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Oh.. How can my first blog be without any techie additions.... here you go..

Windows XP SP2 can be pushed to 'Automatic Update' anytime soon... ready to install these hot fixes if you have BizTalk2004 on your machines....

1) BizTalk Server 2004 will stop functioning after the installation ofWindows XP SP2 due to changes in the DCOM security model. Windows XP SP2 isavailable for download now and will be pushed through WindowsUpdate in lateAugust.Modify the registry with the instructions below to resolve this issue:http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;841893

2) The BizTalk Server 2004 Rules Engine component will stop functioning after the installation of the .NET FW 1.1 SP1 (is part of WindowsXP SP2) due to issues in ourimplementation. It is expected that all other existing user-level codewritten in the .NET FW 1.1 will continue to work in the .NET FW 1.1 SP1.The .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 is not yet publically available but will becomeavailable shortly.Download the hotfix for the rules engine component to resolve this issue:http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;875540

N.B. This hotfix is supported both on the .NET FW 1.1 and the .NET FW 1.1SP1 so you can install it today if you like.