ipKonfig.com has posted an article on the upcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2

As we have mentioned here recently, Microsoft is releasing some new security features with its upcoming SP2 for Windows XP. Having a new security feature within Windows XP is extremely important for Microsoft, but even more for users. And of course this will be the beginning, or foundation, for Microsoft's security measures to be enhanced as part of its new resolution to play safe. With the coming events and release of Longhorn, though public release is still some time away, Microsoft is now taking steps towards a better and more secure Windows environment for the consumer. Sadly, it has taken this much damage, this much time, and this much frustration for users before it finally responded.

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