Last Friday Microsoft began rolling out the long awaited Windows XP SP2. The rollout is being controlled because of the possible complications with installing SP2 as well as the fact that they didn't want to bring their update servers to their knees with 100 million users trying to get the update at the same time.
The update is loaded with security features, has easier wireless network setup features, and several modifications to Internet Explorer, including a pop up blocker. The main concern with the service pack is the security changes. When you install SP2 a software firewall is turned on by default. This WILL cause some problems with some applications.
We are advising that all Clients implement SP2. However, we suggest your rollout be controlled and staged to minimize problems. We have been and will continue to test SP2 to determine where problem areas may come up.
If you have Windows Auto Update turned on you may want to disable it for a short period until you are ready to install SP2. If you do this, make sure you manually install any other critical updates that Microsoft may release. If you are running Microsoft CRM do not install SP2 until you install an update for CRM.
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