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Help
protect your PC from harmful attachments.
By
alerting you to potentially unsafe attachments,
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) helps guard your
computer from viruses that can spread through Internet
Explorer, Outlook Express, and Windows Messenger. |
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Improve your privacy when you’re on the Web.
SP2 helps
protect your private information by applying the
security settings that guard your PC to the files and
content downloaded using Internet Explorer. |
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Avoid
potentially unsafe downloads.
Internet
Explorer download monitoring and the
Internet Explorer Information Bar warn you about
potentially harmful downloads and give you the option to
block files that could be malicious. |
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Reduce annoying pop-ups.
Internet Explorer Pop-Up Blocker makes browsing the
Internet more enjoyable by helping you reduce the
unwanted ads and content that pop up when you’re
browsing the Web. |
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Get
firewall protection from startup to shutdown.
The
powerful, built-in
Windows Firewall is now turned on by default. This
helps protect Windows XP against viruses and worms that
can spread over the Internet. |
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Take
control of your security settings.
The new
Windows Security Center allows you to easily view
your security status and manage key security settings in
one convenient place. |
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Get
the latest updates easily.
Enhancements to Windows XP’s Automatic Updates feature
make it even easier to access Windows updates. Plus, new
technology has been added to help dial-up customers
download updates more efficiently. |
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Help
protect your e-mail address.
Improvements to Outlook Express help reduce unwanted
e-mail by limiting the possibility of your e-mail
address being validated by potential spammers. |
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Take
action against crashes caused by browser add-ons.
The new
Add-On Manager in Internet Explorer lets you easily view
and control add-ons to reduce the potential for crashes
and enjoy a more trouble-free browsing experience. |
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Go
wireless without the hassle.
SP2
improves wireless support and simplifies the process of
discovering and connecting to wireless networks in your
home or on the road. |
