Automatic checking for Internet Explorer updates must be disallowed.

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI775 - Internet Explorer Update Checking

SV-45103r1_rule Automatic checking for Internet Explorer updates must be disallowed.

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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.

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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page-> "Automatically check for Internet Explorer updates" to "Disabled".

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