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News (52)

• Reversal: Next IE update divorced from Windows

  Reversing a longstanding Microsoft policy, Bill Gates said on Tuesday that the company will ship an update to its browser separately from the next version of Windows.

• Ready or not, Windows XP update is coming

  Microsoft is alerting customers that it will soon start delivering Windows XP Service Pack 2 to all customers using Automatic Update, whether they want it or not.

• Windows XP update moves ahead

  Microsoft has released a test version of the second major update to its Windows XP operating system.

• 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.

• Microsoft's blast from the past

  A year ago, the author of the MSBlast computer worm taunted Microsoft with a message in the fast-spreading program: "billy gates why do you make this possible? Stop making money and fix your software!!"

Features and Case Studies (29)

• Microsoft AU retracts XP SP2 manufacturing release

  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.

• 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.

• Make or break with Windows XP SP2

  Learn about the plethora of security enhancements that Microsoft has included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, and how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications.

• Microsoft improves Windows XP SP2 security

  Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduces significant changes to the Internet Connection Firewall and to handling buffer overruns. See how these changes could improve the default XP security configuration.

• FAQ: Windows on a Mac

  There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.

Reviews (37)

• 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 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.

• First Look: Windows XP Service Pack 2

  The forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is actually a significant upgrade for Microsoft's OS, delivering much-needed security enhancements. We highlight the key changes.

• Microsoft improves Windows XP SP2 security

  Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduces significant changes to the Internet Connection Firewall and to handling buffer overruns. See how these changes could improve the default XP security configuration.

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