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Windows XP Service Pack 2 - What does it mean to you?
The latest
Service Pack for Windows XP—Service Pack 2 (SP2)—is all about
security, and it’s one of the most important service packs
ever released. It provides better protection against viruses,
hackers, and worms, and includes Windows Firewall,
Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new
Windows Security Center.
With Windows XP SP2, you get safer browsing and communication,
powerful security tools, and improved experiences.
Windows Security Center
Windows XP
Service Pack 2 (SP2) contains a collection of new technologies
designed to help keep your PC and your personal information
more secure. SP2 also makes it easier to monitor these
settings with the new Windows Security Center, available
through the Control Panel.
The Security Center lets you check the status of your
essential security settings. You can also use it to find
information about the latest virus or other security threat or
to get customer support from Microsoft for a security-related
issue.
Pop-up Blocker
Some pop-ups are
helpful. For example, if you click an image to see a larger
version, it might open in a pop-up window. Unfortunately, some
pop-up windows can contain inappropriate content or can be a
way for you to accidentally download dangerous software
(called spyware or adware) onto your computer.
With Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Internet Explorer allows
you to prevent most pop-up windows from appearing over pages
you want to view while you're using the Internet.
Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall,
previously known as Internet Connection Firewall or ICF, is a
protective boundary that monitors and restricts information
that travels between your computer and a network or the
Internet. This provides a line of defense against someone who
might try to access your computer from outside the Windows
Firewall without your permission.
If you're running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows
Firewall is turned on by default.
The Bottom Line
Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 today! It is the single most
important thing you can do to protect yourself and your computer
from the perils of the internet.
Call Lang1PC
for advice on Windows XP SP2 and to schedule a visit for an
upgrade of your PC and home network.
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