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Title: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Clive on December 16, 2011, 15:30

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/12/15/internet-explorer-to-upgrade-automatically-unless-you-say-no/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=c8c38e6e1e-naked%252Bsecurity

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Simon on December 16, 2011, 16:36

Is that a bad thing?

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Rik on December 16, 2011, 17:22

It is in my book. :)

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Simon on December 16, 2011, 17:43

But you don't use it!  :laugh:

If it's applying security patches, where people might otherwise not do so, I can't see the problem.  If, however, it upgrades to a full and very different new version without warning the user, then I guess that's a bit of a liberty.

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Rik on December 16, 2011, 17:55

Which is what's implied will happen.

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Simon on December 16, 2011, 18:12

In which case, it's a question of saying no.  I guess an opt in option would be preferable.

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Rik on December 16, 2011, 18:14

I always say no. ;D

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Simon on December 16, 2011, 18:17

Except to DR offers.  ;)

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Rik on December 16, 2011, 18:24

Well, that's different. :)

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: Clive on December 16, 2011, 20:14

 :pmsl:

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: sam on December 16, 2011, 20:34

If wasn't a Microsoft update it would sound sensible

Title: Re: Internet Explorer to upgrade automatically, unless you say no
Post by: chorleydave on December 17, 2011, 10:51

Yeah, Google Chrome does it without any user input, but as Sam points out - it is a Microshaft update!  :ack: