What is Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack?
Released in 2001, Microsoft Windows XP is an operating system for a computer. Microsoft issues service packs periodically to update computers against security attacks and to address problems customers experience in the software.Service Packs for XPThere are three main service packs for XP. In 2002, Microsoft released Service Pack 1 followed by Service Pack 2 in 2004 and Service Pack 3 came out in 2008.Service Pack 1Service Pack 1 fixed a security hole that allowed files to be deleted if a user clicked on links sent via email or on a web page. It also enabled technologies, such as the Tablet PC, to function .Service Pack 2Some of the fixes in this service pack include a popup blocker for Internet Explorer and a new firewall. Service Pack 2 added more email protection for Outlook.Service Pack 3Network Access Protection (NAP) is included in this service pack. NAP allows system administrators the ability to block network access for computers on their system who are not running the latest u