XP SP2: Do's & Don'ts for web sites

InternetNews | at | by Mike

If you manage a Web site that uses ActiveX controls, file downloads, pop-up windows or the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (MSJVM), chances are you will need to tweak your code to deal with the new security features in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).

As part of preparations for the final release of the service pack, Microsoft is again urging Web developers to closely examine the XP changes and make the necessary code modifications to minimize disruptions.

Windows XP SP2 will make significant changes to deal with increased network protection, memory protection, improved e-mail security and enhanced browsing security; but these changes will lead to major disruption unless developers tweak their applications.