Re: SP1 with Critical Updates vs. SP2

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SP2 is considered a comprehensive "Critical Update" and updates over
5 million lines of code in Windows XP. You'll experience stronger
security and a bit more performance by installing SP2.

Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/community/columns/security/essays/srvpatch.mspx

Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/bowman_introtosp2.mspx

List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811113&Product=windowsxpsp2

Learn About Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"Greg Strong" wrote:

| What are the differences of SP1 with the critical updates versus SP2 with
| critical updates?
|
| Is it just the interface as the 'security settings' in the control panel &
| other bells & whistles with everything under the hood, sort to speak, being
| the same?
|
| TIA!
|
| --
| Regards,
|
| Greg Strong
.



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