DavidR
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Optional updates A) aren’t compulsory and B) they usually say what they are for as these are normally for software that you have installed.
That KB isn’t just for Vista, it is also there for my win7 system. Did you not click on the More Information or Support information for that KB as that could give an idea what it is for and if it is necessary. You have to use the information that is to hand (or search) find the information to be able to make an informed decision.
I very rarely install optional updates.