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Generally, the CDs and DVDs are slower as the data needs to be written on them through the burner. It will take a minute or two, depending upon the speed of the bootable media. Click on OK to confirm and finally begin the process. Now wait, and a warning prompt will appear. Everything is set click the START button to start the bootable creation process.ĥ. Fill in any name for your bootable device.Ĥ. A volume label option will appear after loading and scanning the ISO. Next, locate the downloaded Windows XP ISO through the select button in boot selection.ģ. Anything with 1 GB of space would do it.Ģ. Launch Rufus and select your plugged-in CD/DVD or a USB drive.

Install Rufus (portable version is available)ġ.

Some major PC manufacturers such as IBM and HP have not yet finished their own compatibility testing of SP2, and have not yet recommended that their customers install the update. Due to compatibility issues, the release of SP2 was delayed several times. SP2 also includes major updates to Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows XP Media Center Edition. Other features include enhancements to the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), now the Windows Firewall (which is also turned on by default), advanced memory protection that takes advantage of the NX instruction that is incorporated into newer processors to stop buffer overflow attacks, and improvements to email and web browsing. This edition helps to suppress spyware and viruses.

It also includes a new API to allow third party virus scanners and firewalls to interface with a new security center application which provides a general overview of security on the system.

Unlike previous service packs, SP2 adds new functionality to Windows XP, including a new firewall, a WiFi utility, a pop-up ad blocker, and Bluetooth support. Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) was released on Augand focuses on security.