This document discusses how to secure a Windows XP PC by installing Service Pack 2. It explains that hackers have become more sophisticated and attacks are increasing. Service Pack 2 helps secure Windows XP by including a firewall, safer email and web browsing features, and memory protection. It also discusses how Service Pack 2 makes security easier to manage through tools like Windows Security Center and Windows Update. The document recommends installing Service Pack 2 and other basic security practices like using antivirus software and updating applications to help secure a Windows XP PC.

1. How hard is it to hack a PC?

2. Securing your desktop PC using Windows XP SP2 Itai Almog Software development Engineer Security Business and Technology Unit Microsoft Corporation [email_address]

8. Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Protection Safer Email & IM Safer Web Browsing Memory Protection Easier to Manage

9. Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Protection Safer Email & IM Safer Web Browsing Memory Protection Easier to Manage

12. Windows Firewall

18. Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Protection Safer Email & IM Safer Web Browsing Memory Protection Easier to Manage

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23. Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Protection Safer Email & IM Safer Web Browsing Memory Protection Easier to Manage

27. Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Protection Safer Email & IM Safer Web Browsing Memory Protection Easier to Manage

29. Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Protection Safer Email & IM Safer Web Browsing Memory Protection Easier to Manage

32. Before Service Pack 2 Blaster

33. After Service Pack 2 No Execute Lower Privilege Windows Updates RPC Restrictions Firewall Blaster Blaster

34. What you should do Use a firewall Update Windows and applications Don’t open unsafe attachments Use an Anti-Virus software Don’t install unsafe ActiveX Deploy XP Service Pack 2

36. Get Secured!