The Security Mentor

Microsoft has a security problem that isn't their fault. A lot of non-Microsoft programs make assumptions about what they can do that interfere with making security changes. Microsoft has had the dilemma that if they improve operating system security beyond a certain point, customers will start having problems with non-Microsoft applications.

Microsoft is biting the bullet with Service Pack 2. Techrepublic has technical details, but the bottom line is that MS says about 10% of applications will have problems and everyone else expects more than 10%.

Upgrade anyway. It'll be like getting a tooth pulled. The pain of doing it is easier to take than the pain of putting it off.