Other features include enhancements to the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), now the Windows Firewall (which is also turned on by default), advanced memory protection that takes advantage of the NX instruction that is incorporated into newer processors to stop buffer overflow attacks, and improvements to email and web browsing. This edition helps to suppress spyware and viruses.
It also includes a new API to allow third party virus scanners and firewalls to interface with a new security center application which provides a general overview of security on the system. Unlike previous service packs, SP2 adds new functionality to Windows XP, including a new firewall, a WiFi utility, a pop-up ad blocker, and Bluetooth support. Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) was released on Augand focuses on security.
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