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Windows
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 ©Unchecked Buffer in Universal Plug and
Play Can Lead to System Compromise© 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 NT© 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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