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XP Service Pack 1 
Microsoft released Service Pack 1 for Windows
XP today, and it's available for download here
In addition to the numerous bug fixes that are
normally part of a service pack release, SP1
includes modifications designed to comply with
the recently proposed antitrust settlement.
For more information, see the SP 1 release notes.
HOW TO: Download
Windows Updates and Drivers from the Windows
Update Catalog
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 323166 - This
step-by-step article describes how to use Windows
XP to download Windows updates and enhancements
and Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality (WHQL)
logo device drivers from the Windows Update
Catalog.
Important
Security Patch for Windows XP
This update resolves the ŠUnchecked Buffer in
Universal Plug and Play Can Lead to System CompromiseŠ
security vulnerability in Windows XP. Download
now to prevent a malicious user from compromising
your computer, or using it to interfere with
another computer's operation. (12/20/01)
Microsoft
Baseline Security Analyzer v1.1.1 (for Professionals)
Microsoft has released an updated version of
their BaseLine Security Analyzer, which is available
as a free download. Version 1.1.1 of MBSA includes
a graphical and command line interface that
can perform local or remote scans of Windows
systems. MBSA runs on Windows Server 2003, Windows
2000, and Windows XP systems and will scan for
common security misconfigurations in the following
products: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Server 2003, Internet Information
Server (IIS) 4.0 and 5.0, SQL Server 7.0 and
2000, Internet Explorer (IE) 5.01 and later,
and Office 2000 and 2002. MBSA also scans for
missing security updates for Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
IIS, SQL, Exchange, IE, and Windows Media Player.
Windows XP Home Edition Setup Disk Program File (English)
The Windows XP startup disk allows computers
without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation
of the operating system. The Windows XP startup
disk will automatically load the correct drivers
to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start
a new installation of Setup. You cannot upgrade
from a Windows XP startup disk. Windows XP Home
Edition startup disks will not work for Windows
XP Professional installations and vice-versa
Windows XP Professional Setup Disk
Program File (English)
The Windows XP startup disk allows computers
without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation
of the operating system. The Windows XP startup
disk will automatically load the correct drivers
to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start
a new installation of Setup. You cannot upgrade
from a Windows XP startup disk. Windows XP Home
Edition startup disks will not work for Windows
XP Professional installations and vice-versa
Download the Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP
A holiday gift for you with a nifty collection
of cool utilities, MP3 converter, PowerToys,
striking visualizations, new skins, and more.
Remote Desktop Connection Software
This software package will
install the client portion of Remote Desktop
on any of the following operating systems: Windows
95, Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition, Windows
Me, Windows NTŠ 4.0, or Windows 2000.
Windows Update Catalog
The Windows Update Corporate site provides a
comprehensive catalog of updates that can be
distributed over a corporate network. It is
a one-stop location for Windows Update content
and Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL)
logo device drivers.
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