Because XP Service Pack 2 does have some implications for web sites (for example, pop up blocking being supported directly from IE), I have installed and tested with it to check for issues. There does not appear to be any problems, and I would recommend it to everyone because of the security enhancements. (Although you install it at your own risk.)
Available from windows update next week, or as a huge 'one off' 270 meg download for sys. admins. right now.
-Russ
I actually installed it yesterday afternoon and then used RHP all night without any ill-affects, looks like Microsoft got it right with this one.
Although, I would suggest that you unplug any USB devices before running it and make sure you have about 500mb of free space on your hard drive as it creates a large backup before it installs.
The only side effect I have noticed now is that Outlook Express now blocks images by default - so RHP emails can now look a little strange. There is good reason why this is off by default now though.
The alternative, embedding images, bulks out the emails significantly, so not that desirable.
-Russ
Originally posted by RussI would guess it is off by default in order to stop 'gif' spammers. You know the one's that send you an email with a clear gif. As soon as you look at the mail your registered in a spam database.
The only side effect I have noticed now is that Outlook Express now blocks images by default - so RHP emails can now look a little strange. There is good reason why this is off by default now though.
The alternative, embedding images, bulks out the emails significantly, so not that desirable.
-Russ
Originally posted by marinakatombThat is exactly the reason - to stop tracking who has received (or rather read) emails.
I would guess it is off by default in order to stop 'gif' spammers. You know the one's that send you an email with a clear gif. As soon as you look at the mail your registered in a spam database.
-Russ