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  • Microsoft extends block to SP2 auto update

    Microsoft is doubling the number of months that corporate customers can block automatic delivery of Windows XP Service Pack 2.

  • Windows update will be late, Microsoft says

    Microsoft said Monday that the long-awaited update of Windows XP will be sent to manufacturing in August, a month later than expected. The product should be in customers' hands later that month.

  • Microsoft lets companies block SP2 upgrade

    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.

  • After delays, Windows security update ready to go

    Microsoft on Friday in the US wrapped up development on a long-awaited security update to Windows XP, paving the way for businesses and consumers to upgrade in the coming days and months.

  • Much ado about SP2

    Two years ago, the IT community was abuzz with a Microsoft "breakthrough" called Service Pack 1. The mega software patch mainly comprised of security updates for Windows XP. Will things get any better with the much-publicised Service Pack 2?

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  • Ready to install SP2?

    Problems, delays dominate headlines; CNET expert offers advice for home users.

  • Much ado about SP2

    Two years ago, the IT community was abuzz with a Microsoft "breakthrough" called Service Pack 1. The mega software patch mainly comprised of security updates for Windows XP. Will things get any better with the much-publicised Service Pack 2?

  • Microsoft sends security update to home PCs

    Microsoft has started to send out its latest major security patch to home PCs--but some people won't get it for a while.

  • Windows XP SP2: almost here

    Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.

  • Why SP2 might crash Windows XP

    Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on a PC with a "Prescott" CPU and certain chip sets can cause it to fail to reboot completely. The problem can be solved with a workaround or a BIOS update.

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Reviews (67)

  • Ready to install SP2?

    Problems, delays dominate headlines; CNET expert offers advice for home users.

  • Windows XP SP2: almost here

    Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.

  • Microsoft Office 2000 SP2

    Get past cures for Office 2000's ills in one convenient pill with Office 2000 SP2.

  • Microsoft Windows XP SP2

    We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

  • Windows XP SP2 more secure? Not so fast

    While XP SP2 is a huge step forward for Microsoft, there are important caveats. For example, don't expect the new Windows Firewall to prevent keystroke-logging Trojans from stealing your credit card info.

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