You need to have windows validated in order to use windows update or download stuff from microsoft's website now, which usually isnt a problem mut it is for some people.
And the built in firewall in XP SP2 only protects you from outbound threats, not inbound. But as Praetor said, for those who dont have any 3rd party apps, its a great baseline.
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