Compulsory IE update coming

[vulcanised]

For those that use IE (both of you)

Microsoft gets tough on IE6 retirement | Desktop Apps | ZDNet UK (http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/desktop-apps/2011/12/16/microsoft-gets-tough-on-ie6-retirement-40094662/)

[Loose rivets]

just seen this as well:


BBC News - Internet Explorer: Microsoft plans 'silent' updates (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16214912)

[TZ350]

I have an Acer (5 months old ) , Windows 7. How do I check auto updates is disabled ? I use FF as a browser. I have a feeling it is enabled as there are times when I log off that there is a message " not to turn off/unplug as adding upgrades "

Thanks

[Spurlash2]

Instructions HERE (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Turn-automatic-updating-on-or-off).

[TZ350]

Thank you Spurlash2. :)

[green granite]

Be aware though that if you turn off auto updates you'll need to check for essential security updates manually or your M/c will be vulnerable.

[TZ350]

" Be aware though that if you turn off auto updates you'll need to check for essential security updates manually or your M/c will be vulnerable."

Does the auto - update cover other programs then , other than MS/Windows ?

I run MS Security Essentials as an AV.

[Spurlash2]

It will offer updates to other areas. Your graphics card or wireless adapter, for instance.

MSSE is also covered, but I prefer to do a daily update on that, and a weekly check for the bigger stuff. MS normally publishes its updates on the second Tuesday of the month.

[Saab Dastard]

MS Security Essentials can be updated automatically, independent of general update settings.

SD