FAQ: Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Internet Explorer

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Created: 06 Jul 2005 ::: Last updated: 15 Aug 2007

Applies to:   Win95   Win98   WinMe   Win 2000/NT   WinXP   WinVista   MacOS

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By Andy Walker

This article is part of the Cyberwalker XP SP2 FAQ: Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Internet Explorer, the free web browser that comes with XP, has a few problems solved with SP2.

Check out the IE Add On Manger in Internet Explorer’s Tools menu. This lets you manage the add-on programs (like toolbars and other extra programs) that IE uses. It’s a good place to go in the event that you get a browser hijacker installed or other spyware or adware.

IE also has a pop up ad blocker. You’ll find it in the Tools menu under the Privacy tab at the bottom.

Here’s a web site with more info about SP2 and its new features: Windows XP Service Pack 2 Feature List