Security enhancements in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (832490)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SUMMARY

With Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft is introducing a set of security technologies that will help to improve Windows XP-based computers' ability to withstand malicious attacks from viruses and worms. The technologies enhance the following services:
  • Network protection
  • Memory protection
  • E-mail
  • Browsing

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about some of the security enhancements that are included in Windows XP SP2, visit the following Microsoft Web site: For additional information about the latest service pack for Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322389 How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/26/2004
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