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Service Pack 2 for Windows XP was released on August 6, 2004
This 'service pack' is unlike any of its predecessors and it's much more
than what a service pack should be. At nearly half of the size of the entire
Windows XP Operating System itself, XP SP2 promises tighter security -- but
as we all know, there is constant battle between better security and ease of
use.
While SP2 provides a number of very positive changes and upgrades to XP, the
changes to the firewall could cause a serious ripple affect among IT
organizations that will rival Y2K. This is mainly due to the fact that upon
installing SP2, the Windows Firewall gets enabled (you have no choice). The firewall, by
default, blocks all remote access to the computer. That means no access
to administrative shares; no remote registry access; no access to remote
control and management clients. If you install SP2 without proper planning
and preparation -- you may just have inadvertently tasked yourself with a
visit to each and every client on your network.
Now for the good news: ScriptLogic Corporation has been working hard to
ensure proper compatibility between our desktop products and XP SP2. We
began our testing early in the development cycle of SP2 and started to build in
support to both ScriptLogic and
Desktop Authority version
5.51. Full support for SP2 became available with version 5.60. For more
detailed information, refer to ScriptLogic
knowledge base article 1302.
As ready as we are, we must recommend you test XP SP2 in a controlled
environment. Make sure your critical network applications continue to
function. Test SP2 before deploying to production systems, then deploy SP2
in a controlled manor -- one department at a time.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Deployment Information
Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows XP SP2 FAQ's
This important document does not describe all of the changes that are
included in the service pack, but instead highlights those changes that will
have the most impact on your use of Windows XP SP2 and provide references to
additional information.
Service Pack 2 in the news...
Microsoft Poised to Post XP Pro SP2 On Automatic Update
WinXP SP2 Home To Be Available On Auto Update Aug. 18
Microsoft comes through with Windows Service Pack 2
Microsoft delays SP2 auto update
Some programs seem to stop working after you install Win XP Service Pack 2
Microsoft XP SP2's long
List of Doom
Windows XP SP2
New Security Features Review
Microsoft Battens Down Windows XP's Hatches
IBM tells employees not to install Windows XP update
Initial Windows XP SP2 fallout limited
Symantec Rushes To Add Visibility Into Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows XP SP2: The journey from Redmond to your desktop
Should You Put Windows XP SP2 Deployment on Autopilot?
Windows XP Service Pack 2: Install With Care
CIO jury: Wait-and-see on Windows XP SP2
Custom script utilization for Service Pack 2
C1058 - Closes an open Windows Firewall port (Windows XP SP2 or greater)
C1059 - Opens a port in the Windows Firewall (Windows XP SP2 or greater)
C1060 - Enables/disables the Windows Firewall (Windows XP SP2 or greater).
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