this is exactly the reason why I didn't download and install SP3 for Win2K right away, I was pretty sure there was some kinda catch
Earlier today I played a divX movie which had no sound, now what I normally do when the Playa blocks on a file I check it with WMP 6.4, I found that a good way to see if there simply is a codec missing.
So I reboot in Windoze and notice that, like I thought WMP attempts to download a M$ codec.
I downloaded it without installing, read the EULA and it contains the exact same bullshit about DRM and secure content.
No more security fixes or updates from M$ for me, that's it! Windoze is far too buggy and insecure to be patched anyway.