Wie Microsoft verkündet, wird der Internet Explorer 7 ab dem 1. November 2006 mittels der in Windows integrierten Updatefunktion zum Bezug bereit gestellt. Microsoft stuft den Browser als kritisches Update (high-priority update) ein.

Zur Deaktivierung der automatischen Installierung des Internet Explorers 7 bietet Microsoft das Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit an.

Note:
▪ The Blocker Toolkit will prevent machines from receiving Internet Explorer 7 as a high-priority update via Automatic Updates and the “Express” install option on the Windows Update and Microsoft Update sites. The Blocker Toolkit will not expire.
▪ The Blocker Toolkit will not prevent users from manually installing Internet Explorer 7 as a recommended update from the Windows Update or Microsoft Update sites, from the Microsoft Download Center, or from external media.
▪ Organizations do not need to deploy the Blocker Toolkit in environments managed with an update management solution such as Windows Server Update Services or Systems Management Server 2003. Organizations can use those products to fully manage deployment of updates released through Windows Update and Microsoft Update, including Internet Explorer 7, within their environment.

Microsoft - Overview: Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit
Microsoft - Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 7