Install new versions of Internet Explorer automatically
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Computer
Category
Windows Components > Internet Explorer
Supported on
At least Internet Explorer 10.0

This policy setting configures Internet Explorer to automatically install new versions of Internet Explorer when they are available. If you enable this policy setting, automatic upgrade of Internet Explorer will be turned on. If you disable this policy setting, automatic upgrade of Internet Explorer will be turned off. If you do not configure this policy, users can turn on or turn off automatic updates from the About Internet Explorer dialog. Note: This policy is deprecated starting with Windows 10 version 1703.

Internal name
EnableAutoUpgrade
Policy ID
587f44a3c595
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

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

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