Trying to enhance the appeal of Windows XP among wireless users, Microsoft on Monday announced it is making a free upgrade available that supports the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with a new security solutions from the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The new software is meant to be a replacement for the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) standard that reportedly has more robust methods of data encryption and network authentication, which gives Windows XP users a better guarantee of security, according to Microsoft officials.

"While most of the feedback has been good on Windows XP and how easy it is to use for Wi-Fi, some also say the security is not quite what it needs to be. Many IT managers are hesitant to enable wireless connectivity in their organizations," said Jawad Khaki, a Microsoft vice president in charge of the company's networking and communications technologies for Windows platforms.

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