Information about enhanced browser security in Windows XP Service Pack 2 for Internet developers (884451)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2)

INTRODUCTION

In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), there are several changes to functionality, particularly enhanced browsing security. This article points you to several topics that describe the changes and the functions that you may want to know about as an Internet developer.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the changes that have been made to enhance browser security, visit the following Microsoft Web site: The following topics are included:
  • Download, Attachment, and Authenticode Enhancements
  • Internet Explorer Add-on Management and Crash Detection
  • Internet Explorer Binary Behaviors Security Setting
  • Internet Explorer BindToObject Mitigation
  • Internet Explorer Information Bar
  • Internet Explorer Using Feature Control Registry Settings with Security Zone Settings
  • Internet Explorer Feature Control Settings in Group Policy
  • Internet Explorer UrlAction Settings in Group Policy
  • Internet Explorer Local Machine Zone Lockdown
  • Internet Explorer MIME Handling Enforcement
  • Internet Explorer Object Caching
  • Internet Explorer Pop-up Blocker
  • Internet Explorer Untrusted Publishers Mitigations
  • Internet Explorer Window Restrictions
  • Internet Explorer Zone Elevation Blocks

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/26/2004
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