Compaq nx9010 Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Busi - Page 9

Appendix D: Questions and answers Q . When is Microsoft releasing Windows XP SP2? A . Microsoft is expected to make Windows XP SP2 generally available on August 25, 2004. Q . Will HP be changing its factory installed images to SP2? A . HP will update the pre-installed Windows operating systems on business notebook products lines from Windows XP SP1a to Windows XP SP2 during the 4th quarter of 2004. This is considered a critical update. Q . Why is Windows XP SP2 so important? A . Security has become the number one issue for Microsoft. Windows XP SP2 will contain new technology that can help reduce the risk of security threats. Q . What security fixes will be included in Windows XP SP2? A . Microsoft will rollup the security fixes released for Windows XP prior to the availability of Windows XP SP2 in addition to some new features. For more information on Windows XP SP2 please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/winxpsp2.mspx Q . Is there a website where I can get information about HP systems and Windows XP SP2? A . For more information on HP systems and Windows XP SP2 please visit: http://www.hp.com/go/windowsxp 9