A security company has warned that hackers can silently and remotely take over any Windows XP SP2 machine, but Microsoft has rubbished the claims.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (XP SP2) makes Microsoft's operating system 15 times less likely to be infected by some of the most dangerous forms of malware compared to XP SP1, according to internal analysis by the software giant.
Microsoft has now extended the Windows XP service pack 2 footprint even further - to a whole range of smaller footprint devices including shop tills, thin clients and medical systems.
One million copies of Windows XP SP2 will be distributed on CD by Microsoft to make it easier for those without broadband to install the 80MB update.
A red-faced Microsoft Australia has backflipped on a statement issued earlier today that said Windows XP Service Pack 2 had been released to manufacturing.
Security experts have identified a modified exploit that can target computers running Windows XP SP2.
Trend Micro apologised on Monday for distributing a faulty software update that caused IT workers around the world to spend the weekend fixing their systems.
A senior Microsoft Australia manager has warned customers the newly-released Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not a "silver bullet" for security problems.
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Microsoft has released a test version of the second major update to its Windows XP operating system.
Microsoft has pushed out a patch for a software bug responsible for crashing some Windows systems that had third-party antivirus and firewalls installed.
One-third of business users blame Microsoft for the recent worm outbreak, despite the company's security efforts, according to a poll.
Microsoft is set to release a test version of the next update to Windows XP, which adds security features as well as improved support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks.
Microsoft has said it will take "appropriate action" to fix a problem in Internet Explorer and Windows XP SP2 that allows a malicious Web site to bypass the browser's warnings when downloading potentially harmful content.
Although Microsoft recommends that consumers turn on Automatic Update to get the latest version of Windows, the company is offering to let companies temporarily block such upgrades.
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