Disable Periodic Check for Internet Explorer software updates
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Key metadata and intent for this policy.

Computer
Category
Windows Components > Internet Explorer
Supported on
Only Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0

Prevents Internet Explorer from checking whether a new version of the browser is available. If you enable this policy, it prevents Internet Explorer from checking to see whether it is the latest available browser version and notifying users if a new version is available. If you disable this policy or do not configure it, Internet Explorer checks every 30 days by default, and then notifies users if a new version is available. This policy is intended to help the administrator maintain version control for Internet Explorer by preventing users from being notified about new versions of the browser.

Internal name
NoUpdateCheck
Policy ID
b9ef128ced34
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

ScopeRegistry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled valueCopy
Computer
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
Value name
NoUpdateCheck
REG_DWORD
HKLM
1
HKLM
0
Registry location
Type REG_DWORD · Computer
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
Value name
NoUpdateCheck
Hive
HKLM
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0

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