IE 5.5 Security Settings

A vendor has requested the following changes to be made to each of our Win2K Professional clients in order to run their software correctly:

– Use PCT 1.0
– Enable Microsoft VM & Java Console through Internet Options / Advanced

We have run allthe latest Microsoft Patches including Win2K SP2, SRP1, IE 5.5 SP2, May15 cumulative IE55 patch, March 02 java patch, Win2kvbs, high encryption pack Win2k IE55, etc.

Can any of the requested changes to Internet Explorer 5.5 pose any security risks or any other issues of concern?

Thanks,
Dan