Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Thu 2nd Sep 2004 19:56 UTC, submitted by Jon Cooper
"We evaluated the security features of Windows XP SP2 on a test machine, following a clean install of XP Pro with no configuration changes and no third-party software or drivers installed. We installed XP with the NTFS file system, choosing all of the factory defaults, then patched it with each recommended security update including SP-1 (required), before installing SP2." Read the rest at TheRegister.
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I found out that "Secondary Logon" is mandatory for a secure system. Its the same as sudo on unix.
Do not login as root and dont login with an account that has administrator privileges. Use "RUNAS /USER:Administrator" to perform administrative task. So put this service on manual instead of disabled.
Checkout http://www.technet.com for more information.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/pro...
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windowsserv/2003/s...
Find out more about services at http://www.blkviper.com
Still i refuse to install SP2. There are no updates in my updatelist beside the Bookshelf 7 "critical" update (ahum). Do i really need that second service pack then?
If you are unable/incapable to control your 3rd party personal firewall due to not reading manuals, you will not be able to do so with SP2 installed. Then it only gives a false sense of security.
This is my opinion and so is the article "just another opinion".
Dont just let Microsoft decide what's good for you, think yourself.