Update for Windows XP KB971029 question

luckyvic · Feb 23, 2011

How will this effect my SanDisk Cruzer usb autorun?

Update for Windows XP (KB971029)
Date last published: 2/22/2011
Typical download size: 935 KB
Install this update to restrict AutoRun entries in the AutoPlay dialog to only CD and DVD drives. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Caliban · Feb 23, 2011

Greetings, luckyvic.

From http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029:

* Many existing devices in market, and many upcoming devices, use the AutoRun feature with the AutoPlay dialog box to present and install software when DVDs, CDs, and USB flash drives are inserted.
* Users who install this update will no longer receive a setup message that prompts them to install programs that are delivered by USB flash drives. Users will have to manually install the software. To do this, users click Open folder to view the files, browse to the software's Setup program, and then double-click the Setup program to run the program manually.
* Some USB flash drives have firmware that present these USB flash drives as CD drives when you insert them into computers. These USB flash drives are not affected by this update.
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IMO, it's a good thing: the AutoRun feature has been known as an entry point for malware, and you certainly don't need the feature to be able to use your drive.

luckyvic · Feb 23, 2011

Thank you for your help.

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