Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides the latest updates to the Windows 2000 family of operating systems. These updates are a collection of fixes in the following areas: application compatibility, operating system reliability, security, and setup. Windows 2000 SP2 includes the updates contained in Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Windows 2000 SP2 is not considered a required upgrade. To determine whether to install Windows 2000 SP2, Microsoft recommends that customers review the Windows 2000 SP2 documentation found under Learn More.<BR> <BR>Windows 2000 SP2 Encryption<BR>Windows 2000 SP2 automatically upgrades your system to 128-bit encryption. It is not possible to disable or uninstall this feature. If you remove Windows 2000 SP2 after installation, your system will continue to use 128-bit encryption; it will not revert to back to 56-bit encryption.<BR> <BR>Windows 2000 SP2 adds high encryption support for all Windows 2000 encryption-based services, including Kerberos, Encrypting File System, RAS, RPC, SSL/TLS, CryptoAPI, Terminal Services RDP, and IPSec. High encryption support improves the security of local data and online transactions, as well as any other content you share over networks or the Internet.<BR> <BR>For more information on 128-bit encryption, please read the High Encryption Market Bulletin.<BR> <BR>Important Windows 2000 SP2 is eligible for export from the United States to all customers worldwide, except to U.S.-embargoed destinations. Other countries may exercise separate jurisdiction over the import, export, or use of encryption products. Users who install Windows 2000 SP2 should observe any local regulations that may apply to the distribution or use of encryption products. Details on exporting Microsoft products are available at <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/</A> <BR> <BR>Get Windows 2000 SP2 Now<BR>There are two ways to get Windows 2000 SP2. You can download it directly from this Web site, or you can order the Windows 2000 SP2 CD.<P><A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp2/sp2lang.asp" TARGET=_blank>Download Windows 2000 SP2</A><P><A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp2/ordercd.asp" TARGET=_blank>Order Service Pack 2 on CD</A><P>Customers in the United States and Canada can order the CD from this Web site. International customers can obtain the CD through their local Microsoft subsidiary.