Rough patches for XP update
Microsoft's security-minded SP2 update to Windows XP finally makes it out the door, but not without stumbling.
Microsoft's security-minded SP2 update to Windows XP finally makes it out the door, but not without stumbling.
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Microsoft tackles AMD conflict
Under certain circumstances, SP2 may not work on computers powered by chipmaker's 64-bit processors.August 27, 2004
Tackling the SP2 vs. AMD issue
blog For a conflict that causes a computer to continually restart, the only guaranteed fix is to uninstall the XP update.August 27, 2004
Microsoft preps XP push, mulls Longhorn 'priorities'
With SP2 out the door, the software giant readies a slew of new products for the holidays and revisits options for major Windows revision, CNET News.com has learned.August 26, 2004
Microsoft offers SP2 compatibility guide
Windows XP update can be tough on other applications. Guidelines are meant to help professionals "test and mitigate."August 25, 2004
SP2: To install or not to install
editors' picks After a long wait and many Microsoft promises, SP2 is finally here. But will you (or should you) install it?August 25, 2004
"If SP2 works for you and your needs, then fabulous, that's what it's there for. But if it just creates a whole new list of headaches to deal with, then hold off."
--Casey Davis
SP2: Bad for your blood pressure?
That's what some IT managers say, a survey finds. Even more believe it will be the toughest Windows update ever.August 24, 2004
Microsoft addresses networking conflict
One SP2-injected change involves a loss of network connectivity for workstations that use a Microsoft VPN client.August 24, 2004
IE flaw: User's problem or Microsoft's?
blog A malicious exploit raises questions about how far the software maker must go to keep users from being their own worst enemies.August 23, 2004
Drag-and-drop flaw mars update
Independent researcher finds an Internet Explorer vulnerability that could turn drag-and-drop into drag-and-infect.August 20, 2004
Stumbling over SP2
perspective CNET News.com's Mike Ricciuti says Microsoft has no choice but to get the Windows XP update on solid footing, and soon.August 20, 2004 previous coverage
Firm points to flaws in Windows security update
German security company says it found minor problems in SP2; researchers predict more critical issues will emerge.August 18, 2004
Microsoft delays SP2 auto update
Slowdown will give big companies more time to hunt down compatibility problems, the company says.August 17, 2004
From Microsoft, a list of SP2 conflicts
Software giant tells just which programs are having issues with its Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP.August 16, 2004
Up against the firewall with SP2
blog The tally after one week: 47 conflicts between the Windows XP update's firewall and commonly used applications.August 16, 2004
More secure? Not so fast
CNET Reviews Before you get too excited about SP2's security shakeup, take a moment to slice through the hoopla. There's still a lot of work yet to be done toward eliminating Internet threats.August 13, 2004
No SP2 over P2P
Peer-to-peer advocacy group says it has stopped distributing Windows Service Pack 2 after legal move by software giant.August 13, 2004
Microsoft's blast from the past
A year after the MSBlast worm, the software giant releases SP2 for Windows XP. Would it have stopped the fast-spreading virus?August 12, 2004
Fencing off the SP2 upgrade
Temporary block allows companies to make sure that there are no problems with custom applications and other software.August 11, 2004
Windows update hits file-sharing networks
Boosters say P2P is about more than just bootlegging Hollywood movies and swapping Britney's latest single. Really.August 10, 2004
IE is evolving, but is it enough?
Internet Explorer is getting its first update in two years. Many want more, but Microsoft still says no new browser until Longhorn.August 10, 2004
CIOs: No hurry to install SP2
Fears about software stability are behind a corporate wait-and-see approach toward the Windows XP update.August 10, 2004
IBM goes slow on XP update
As Microsoft ships Service Pack 2 to manufacturing, IBM tells its workers not to install the software pending more compatibility tests.August 9, 2004
Update will power AMD security features
Installation of SP2 will trigger automatic enhancements to AMD64 chips, which, the chipmaker says, puts it ahead of rival Intel.August 9, 2004
The business end of SP2
news.commentary For enterprises, mass implementation of the Windows XP service pack isn't a practical reality.August 9, 2004
Security vendors face new kid on block: Microsoft
Update for Windows XP includes security features such as a firewall, but antivirus firms say they aren't worried.August 9, 2004
After delays, Windows security update ready to go
Microsoft hands XP Service Pack 2 to PC makers and says that for many customers, automatic updates are the way to go.August 6, 2004
Patch pre-empts problem in update
Flaw in the upcoming Service Pack 2 conflicts with Microsoft business program.August 4, 2004
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