Hotfix v upgrade for compatability issue for epowertray?

A solution was posted after the compatibility issue message below appeared on 3/13/2013. My laptop is not listed in the update chart so the "solution" suggests a provided hotfix instead of an update. Is a hotfix as safe and dependable as a true update? Thank you.

This Program has Known Compatibility Issues

Check online to see if solutions are available from Microsoft website. If solutions are found Windows will automatically display a website that lists steps you can take.

Program Acer Updater

Publisher Acer Incorporated

Location c:\Program Files\Acer\Acer ePower Management\ePower Tray.exe

Acer updater has a known compatibility issue with this version of Windows. For an update that is compatible with this version of Windows, contact Acer Incorporated.

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Annn

OK, posted this question too soon. I saw another post in which Acer said to go ahead and use the hotfix. downloading now. never mind. thank you.

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Annn

OK, posted this question too soon. I saw another post in which Acer said to go ahead and use the hotfix. downloading now. never mind. thank you.

Elena2758

Did it work? I've tried it twice now but it's made no difference

Annn

My Acer laptop was not listed specifically, so I downloaded the hotlink yesterday morning. I've turned the laptop on and off several times since then. The compatibility warning hasn't come back and I haven't noticed anything wrong with performance. So far, so good, it seems to be working.