Service pack 2 for xp

[The1calledTKE]

Has anyone downloaded the beta version of it? I just did and its very securirty oriented. Windows xp now has virus check, a better firewall and a new version of internet explorer that blocks pop ups. I like what I see so far. The full version will be out late this summer.

[Senusret I]

I am a little slow....will I have to purchase this, or will it be free once it is rolled out?

[The1calledTKE]

It is free to anyone that has xp. You can get the beta version now at.. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...p2preview.mspx

The full non beta version will be out this summer. I think its a big improvement of the original xp.

[ZTAngel]

When the new service pack officially comes out, will it be available as an automatic update or will we have to manually download it from Microsoft's website?

[The1calledTKE]

I think it will be found under your windows update button. Will they consider it an critical update I have no clue. All I can suggest is if the service pack 2 never ends up on your computer go check the windows update and manually add it if you want it.