From: John Beckett 

"Brian"  wrote in message
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> Not really, if you harden the box and remove things like ISAPI and WebDav,
> your chances of getting hacked are much lower. Part of the problem with IIS
> is that the hacks spread through pieces of code most people aren't using.
> Anyone here use WebDav?

You sort-of have a point. However, the cold shower of reality says that you
will NEVER know all the items patched in a service pack, and you have NO
chance of hardening your system by following random advice found on the
Internet.

Your advice is good, AFTER applying the latest service pack and all critical updates.

Besides, a service pack can fix important bugs. Yes, a service pack can
also introduce unwanted behaviour. If you insist on a quiet life, just turn
the power off!

John

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