Update of the feature of AutoPlay Windows (KB971029)

Windows Update recommends this important update, has recently published 08/02/11; However, after reading the article in the Microsoft Support page, I'm still left wondering why this is considered important?  The article does not meet it.  Specifically, the update does not address a potential security exploit?  At least it to do, it's more a disadvantage (poor user experience, functionality removed) for USB flash drive scenarios.  Before going through with this update on all my computers in the family, I would like to know why that should be installed and what are the benefits (security measure?) to the end user.

See http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2011/02/08/deeper-insight-into-the-security-advisory-967940-update.aspx ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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