Microsoft to begin automatic IE upgrades in 2012

Steve R Jones · 2011/12/16

Microsoft to begin automatic Internet Explorer upgrades in 2012

In January 2012, Microsoft will begin installing the latest version of Internet Explorer on Windows PCs automatically, via Windows Update.

Automatic browser updates will begin rolling out worldwide in Australia and Brazil and will gradually scale up to additional countries and continents over time. Customers running Windows 7 and Windows Vista will be updated to Internet Explorer 9. Those who are using Windows XP will get Internet Explorer 8â€”the highest version available for that platform.

The new policy represents a major change for Redmond, which currently classifies new browser versions as Important updates but requires the user to manually consent before installing an upgraded version.
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Probably not a bad idea...

Christer · 2011/12/16

Well, I hope there's a way to avoid it. As long as I dual boot Windows XP and Windows 7 I want to run IE8 on both. The simple (?) reason is that the two OS share the same data partition, Favorites and all. If running IE8 on one and IE9 on the other, I see problems at the horizon.

Arie · 2011/12/16

I don't see any problem there Christer...

Also, before some people get their panties in a knot, carefully read the actual announcement from Microsoft

The Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer 9 Automatic Update Blocker toolkits prevent automatic upgrades of IE for Windows customers who do not want them. Of course, we firmly believe that IE9 is the most compelling browser for business customers, and we want them to make the decision to upgrade at their convenience.

Similarly, customers who have declined previous installations of IE8 or IE9 through Windows Update will not be automatically updated. Customers have the ability to uninstall updates and continue to receive support for the version of IE that came with their copy of Windows. And similar to organizations, consumers can block the update all together and upgrade on their own. Finally, future versions of IE will provide an option in the product for consumers to opt out of automatic upgrading.
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SpywareDr · 2011/12/16

IE to Start Automatic Upgrades across Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7

Respecting Customer Choice and Control

While the benefits of upgrading are numerous, we recognize that some organizations and individuals may want to opt-out and set their own upgrade pace. One of the things weâ€™re committed to as we move to auto updates is striking the right balance for consumers and enterprises "“ getting consumers the most up-to-date version of their browser while allowing enterprises to update their browsers on their schedule. The Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer 9 Automatic Update Blocker toolkits prevent automatic upgrades of IE for Windows customers who do not want them. Of course, we firmly believe that IE9 is the most compelling browser for business customers, and we want them to make the decision to upgrade at their convenience.

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Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 8

Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 9

...future versions of IE will provide an option in the product for consumers to opt out of automatic upgrading.
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Christer · 2011/12/16

Arie,

I don't see any problem there Christer...
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Usually, you're right and maybe I'll try. If it works fine and I feel comfortable switching between IE8 on XP and IE9 on W7 ... ... then IE9 stays. If not ... ... I'll let Ghost do its "thing ".

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