Windows XP Service Pack 2

Resources from the Experts

Install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers. Its enhanced security infrastructure provides increased manageability and control for IT professionals and an improved experience for Windows XP users.

• Getting started with Windows XP SP2 (download)
  Installing Service Pack 2? Start with these overviews of what to do after installing SP2 and using programs and hardware with SP2.
• Deploy Windows XP SP2 the easy way
  Get end-to-end guidance for efficient planning, building, testing, and “zero-touch” deployment of Windows and Office. (Updated with support for Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system.)
• IT Pro Windows XP Newsgroups
• Windows XP Expert Zone Community

Advanced

Managing the Environment

• Managing the Windows XP Service Pack 2 environment
  Get details on managing Windows Firewall, controlling users’ access to the Internet, and using Group Policy.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Windows XP SP2 support site for IT professionals
• Windows XP SP2 support site for home users

Security

• Security help and support for IT pros

Related Resources

• Desktop Deployment
  How-to guidance for IT pros.