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Thread ID: 48834 2004-09-02 10:10:00 XP SP 2 Whats in it. kirrie kiwi (279) Press F1
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268398 2004-09-02 10:10:00 Can anyone tell me exactly whats is in SP2. I have had no problems with xp as I think due to keeping my antiviris up to date also fire wall and being careful when surfing.I am supicious of MS the possible restrictions they might try to put on you in say downloading music kirrie kiwi (279)
268399 2004-09-02 10:23:00 Hi Kirrie.

I've just put it on my machine.
No real noticable differences so far except for the 'security center' that comes up and warns you about whether or not you have windows firewall turned on, antivirus software installed etc etc. I turned this straight off as it was annoying.

Windows messenger is removed. That's both versions (the ones with the annoying popups and also the chat software). No big deal there - just saves me removing them myself.

Outlook express blocks pictures until you click on a button. Just an extra security measure. Obviously if you use another client then you won't notice this.

I suppose the changes are barely noticable on the surface. It's probably just the normal few bug fixes and security loopholes tightened.

If you always turn windows firewall off (like I do) and use third party software, then you probably won't notice much.
barmypom (6048)
268400 2004-09-02 20:41:00 Windows Xp SP2 also inclused better wireless support,. ilikelinux (1418)
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