Windows XP Service Pack 1 review

Verdict

Windows XP's first service pack is a worthwhile download -- if only for the security patches -- as long as you have the bandwidth. If not, you're better off using Windows Update or ordering it on CD... Read Full Review.

Pros

• More than 300 security and other patches in one installation
• Easy deployment instructions for network installations
• Java Virtual Machine included.

Cons

• Huge download and installation footprint needed
• Not all of the features worked as well as expected on our test systems.

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