However, by the end of the first week of the updates release, the list of software conflicts neared 50 and users began pleading with Microsoft to shut off the Windows automatic update so they could buy more time to prepare their networks and test the OS. Thats to be expected, even though release was delayed more than a month to fix other bugs. In advance of the release, Microsoft warned that some programs might not work once the new OS was installed (including Microsoft products, which would need to be you guessed it upgraded in order to work properly). But in the name of security (or sloppy software design), Microsoft created a lot of headaches. The new release was designed to plug myriad security holes that existed in earlier versions of Windows and Internet Explorer. Vista includes many of the features stated above, as well as the new Windows Defender.Earlier this month, Microsoft released its much-anticipated Service Pack 2 for the Windows XP operating system. The security updates in SP2 were the base for the security in Windows Vista.

Environment - There were non trackable changes in the environment of SP2 from SP1.

The sliding bars were changed to the color blue. The copyright at the bottom of the screen was removed, and the words 'Home Edition' and 'Professional' were wiped off.

Startup screen - The startup screen was significantly changed.

Windows Media Player 10 - WMP 10 was released with SP2 with an improved interface, and new capability features.Windows Movie Maker 2 - The next edition of Windows Movie Maker was introduced in SP2 with dozens of new effects.Pop-up blocker - The pop-up blocker was built into Internet Explorer after Microsoft drew some criticism for releasing IE without any pop-up blockers.This included the addition of Windows Firewall, and the enhanced monitoring of virus protection and system updates.

Security - Huge security updates were included in Service Pack 2.

Service Pack 2 included many important addons and updates:

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