I do indeed have the 3.5.1 release; thanks for the advice. I also appreciate the SP2 vote of confidence. I upgraded early and re-verted. I just want to make sure everything is ship-shape before I head into uncharted waters.

Here's something you may be interested in. Microsoft has released a security update for WMP earlier than the Jan 10 expected date. Tell a friend: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-001.mspx (Please delete if this is somehow against forum rules or in some way inappropriate.)