Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer on systems running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 run automatically to upgrade to the latest version. Companies can have their automatic updates, if desired, to disable.
Until recently, there were new versions of Internet Explorer offered as optional updates or were new versions of browsers included in service packs. However, Microsoft has announced that it updatestrategie going to change, to begin in Australia and Brazil. From January, Microsoft will in these countries be automatically the latest version of Internet Explorer to install on systems running XP, Vista or Windows 7 to run. Currently, that is version 9, or, for Windows XP, version 8. It is still unclear when Microsoft this modified update method in other countries is going to handle.
According to Microsoft, the modified strategy is important for the internet, because Windows users are better protected and also the last browserfeatures can use. Further, the software giant know that it is outdated and vulnerable IE6 to want to replace with the automatic upgrade process.
For companies that do not yet want to upgrade to a current version of IE, Microsoft will automatic update blocker tool release. This allows system administrators to prevent the browser is refreshed automatically. In addition, the automatic update will not be offered if a company has a previously upgradeverzoek via Windows Update has refused. Also promises to Microsoft, consumers, the automatic upgrade process can block it, an option also in future IE-versions available.