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Automatic checking for Internet Explorer updates is not disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-30777 | DTBI775 | SV-44837r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer checks the Internet for newer versions. When Internet Explorer is set to do this, the checks occur approximately every 30 days, and users are prompted to install new versions as they become available. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer checks the Internet for a new version approximately every 30 days and prompts the user to download new versions when they are available. Newer versions might not comply with the Internet Explorer version requirements of the organization. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 8 STIG | 2014-01-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-38274r2_fix) |
|---|
| The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page-> "Automatically check for Internet Explorer updates" will be set to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: Set the value NoUpdateCheck to REG_DWORD = 1. |