What is new in Windows XP
Service Pack 2?
Microsoft is
continually working to improve its software by
developing and releasing updates. Periodically, these
updates are combined into a single package, which is
called a service pack. Service Pack 2 includes the
following new security enhancements for your computer:
Pop-up
Blocker in Internet Explorer
The Pop-up
Blocker in Internet Explorer is on by default
and makes browsing the Internet more enjoyable
and safer by blocking unwanted pop-ups.
Download
protection in Internet Explorer
Download
protection warns you about potentially harmful
downloads and allows you to block unwanted
programs.
Windows
Security Center
The
Security Center makes it easy for you to view
and manage your computer's security settings in
one place. The Security Center also monitors the
status third-party anti-virus programs,
including Norton 2004 (corporate and retail
versions) and McAfee VirusScan (corporate and
retail versions).
Windows
Firewall
Windows
Firewall is installed and turned on by default.
A firewall helps protect your computer against
viruses and other security threats, such as
unauthorized users trying to access your
computer over the Internet or a network.
Attachment
Manager
Attachment
Manager enhances Outlook Express, Windows
Messenger, and Internet Explorer by protecting
against viruses that can spread over the
Internet.
