You can download SP2, burn it to CD and use it on multiple PCs. The advantage of this full download is that it can be used on any system – plus it doesn’t require an Internet connection to install. XP SP2 fixes the security holes so you won’t get attacked. You don’t even have to receive email or go to a web site – just being connected is enough. They come through an open port on your system. Nasty viruses and worms like Sasser and Blaster can enter an unpatched system as soon as it is connected to the Web. If you are going to reinstall the original release of Windows XP on a PC, it is important that you apply this Service Pack BEFORE connecting to the Web. It doesn’t matter what XP updates you have previously applied to your system, SP2 will update any unpatched, partially patched or completely updated system (it includes all previously released patches and updates).

The file is a large download and can be applied to any version of Windows XP Home, Professional, TabletPC or Media Center. Some major PC manufacturers such as IBM and HP have not yet finished their own compatibility testing of SP2, and have not yet recommended that their customers install the update.The Windows XP Service Pack 2 (XP SP2) fixes a range of bugs in Windows XP. Due to compatibility issues, the release of SP2 was delayed several times. SP2 also includes major updates to Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows XP Media Center Edition. Other features include enhancements to the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), now the Windows Firewall (which is also turned on by default), advanced memory protection that takes advantage of the NX instruction that is incorporated into newer processors to stop buffer overflow attacks, and improvements to email and web browsing. This edition helps to suppress spyware and viruses.

It also includes a new API to allow third party virus scanners and firewalls to interface with a new security center application which provides a general overview of security on the system. Unlike previous service packs, SP2 adds new functionality to Windows XP, including a new firewall, a WiFi utility, a pop-up ad blocker, and Bluetooth support.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) was released on Augand focuses on security.

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