Other Microsoft Documents/Information/Tools for SP2

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Here's a bunch of stuff Microsoft has published on SP2:

• Detailed Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation walkthrough
  
  MSKB 875364
  
• Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 2
  
  MSKB 835935
  
• Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
  
  This document describes how Windows Firewall works, the common problems with using Windows Firewall, and the set of tools used to troubleshoot Windows Firewall issues.
  
  Download 292 KB
  
• Application Compatibility Guide for Windows XP SP 2
  
  Windows XP SP2 introduces new security technologies to better enable Windows XP computers to withstand viruses, worms and other kinds of attacks. This guide will assist IT Professionals to test and mitigate application compatibility issues arising from these more stringent security technologies.
  
  Download 2.88 MB
  
• Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Tools
  
  The Windows Support Tools for Microsoft Windows XP are intended for use by Microsoft support personnel and experienced users to assist in diagnosing and resolving computer problems.
  
  Download 4.7 MB ENG
  
  Other Languages (CN, DE, FR, KR)
  
• Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
  
  This spreadsheet lists the full set of Group Policy settings described in Administrative Template (.adm) files shipped with Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2.
  
  Download 1.47 MB
  
• Managing Windows XP Service Pack 2 Features Using Group Policy
  
  This white paper includes information about assessing, deploying, and using the new Group Policy settings delivered with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).
  
  Download 957 KB
  
• Deploying Windows Firewall Settings for Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
  
  Windows XP Service Pack 2 provides Windows Firewall, an enhanced firewall that is enabled by default. This white paper describes the methods used to deploy Windows Firewall settings in a managed environment.
  
  Download 942 KB - ENG
  
  Download 1.85 MB - JAP
  
• Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic Updates and Windows
  
  While recognizing the security benefits of Windows XP SP2, some organizations have requested the ability to temporarily disable delivery of this update via Automatic Updates (AU) and Windows Update (WU).
  
  Download 96 KB
  
  More Info
  
• Executable to Temporarily Block Delivery of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic Updates and Windows Update
  
  This Microsoft signed executable creates the registry value and sets the associated value that temporarily blocks the delivery Windows XP SP2 to the system via Automatic Updates (AU) or Windows Update (WU).
  
  Download 90 KB
  
  More Info
  
• Executable to Un-block Delivery of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic Updates and Windows Update
  
  This Microsoft signed executable removes the previously created registry value that temporarily blocked the delivery Windows XP SP2 to the system via Automatic Updates (AU) or Windows Update (WU).
  
  Download 90 KB
  
  More Info

 

Microsoft SP2 - Support Center

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Support Center

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On this Page:

• Installing Service Pack 2
• What to do after installing Service Pack 2
• Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2

Most Popular Knowledge Base Articles

• You receive a "Stop: c0000135" and "winsrv was not found" error message after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Your computer stops responding when you restart after you install Windows XP SP2
• Description of the Windows Firewall feature in SP2
• Some programs seem to stop working after you install SP2
• Detailed Windows XP SP2 installation walkthrough

Must See to Believe - Long List-> List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2 - link
Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 - link
Programs that are known to experience a loss of functionality when they run on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer - link
Spyware interferes with Microsoft patch - link

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Contact a Support Professional by E-Mail, Online or Phone - link

 

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