Service
Pack 2 includes the following new security
enhancements for your computer:
Windows Security Centre
The Security
Centre makes it easy for you to view
and manage your computer's security
settings in one place.
Windows Firewall
Windows
Firewall is installed and turned on
by default. A firewall helps protect
your computer against viruses and
other security threats, such as
unauthorised users trying to access
your computer over the Internet or a
network.
Download protection for Internet
Explorer
Download
protection for Internet Explorer
warns you about potentially harmful
downloads and allows you to block
unwanted programs.
Attachment Manager
Attachment
Manager enhances Outlook Express,
Windows Messenger, and Internet
Explorer by protecting against
viruses that can spread over the
Internet.
Pop-up Blocker in Internet Explorer
The Pop-up
Blocker in Internet Explorer is on
by default and makes browsing the
Internet more enjoyable and safer by
blocking unwanted pop-ups.
Windows Media
Player
Windows Media
Player helps you enjoy music, video,
and broadband content more securely.
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