hello all..sorted and back to full DRM removal thanks to Milotis excellent guide.
However, having switched off Windows auto updates I have today alone had 5 separate Windows security alerts as to "security" downloads so-say necesary 3 of them to do with my WMP (10) being exploited! How does one know whether or not download/install these?..i.e. are they really necessary?

these are what I need (?!) currently

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update (KB951847) x86 Download size: 248.4 MB , 10 minutes Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update provides important application compatibility updates. Details...
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Security Update for Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB952069)
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A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. Details...
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Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP (KB936782)
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A security issue has been identified in Windows Media Player that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
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Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 (KB923689)
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A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media file formats and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
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Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 and 11 (KB941569)
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A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media file formats and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
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