Windows XP broadcast SSID issues

I was having difficulty with my Windows XP wireless
networking. Specifically, I wanted to turn off the SSID
broadcast from my router because of the numerous wireless
networks (and snoopy neighbors) operating in my building.
Windows XP, however, automatically connects to broadcast
SSIDs if the preferred SSID (mine) is not broadcast.

I decided to lookup a fix on the microsoft website, and
found this:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...id=kb%3Ben-us%
3B811427

"All access points must broadcast their SSID to identify
themselves to potential clients that are in the area.
Disabling SSID broadcasts on an access point is not
considered a valid method for securing a wireless network."

Question answered, right?

Unhappy with this option - lack of security and all - I
looked a little further before I gave up. Then, I ran
across this in the security for wireless networking
section:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...lumns/5min/5mi
n-106.mspx

"Protecting Yourself: Getting Started

If your AP supports SSID broadcasting, turn it off. This
action essentially creates a closed network, so that new
clients must enter the correct SSID before they can
connect."

You bet this is a secure option! Even I, the owner of the
AP, can't get in.

I just thought you should know that you've got conflicting
information on your website, and that Windows XP - touted
for its ease of use - is giving at least 5 families in my
building alone problems.