Operating Systems

Intellicom recommends, sells, and supports Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2.

If you need to purchase licensing or upgrade your current operating system, please call us to discuss your options. If you are running XP Professional, Service Pack 1 and wish to upgrade to Service Pack 2 there are a few important things you should know. Although the download is free and the installation is fairly straightforward, Intellicom recommends that you consult an IT professional for guidance before installing Service Pack 2.

Important information about Service Pack 2:

According to Microsoft, “The latest Service Pack for Windows XP—Service Pack 2 (SP2)—is all about security, and it’s one of the most important service packs ever released. It provides better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms, and includes Windows Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new Windows Security Center. It also puts your security settings in one central location. It even gives you the latest updates and drivers for music, videos, gaming, and more. If you have Windows XP, installing Service Pack 2 is one of the most important things you can do to help protect your computer. Get the free update at: http://www.microsoft.com/protect”

Once again, although this download is free, please consult an IT professional for guidance before installing.