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Activate the option Empty Internet Explorer cache when exiting if
you want the web browser to delete the cache when it is finished. This
should only be the case, if you are very safety-conscious and you would
not like a third party to be able to reconstruct what you did online by
using the data in the cache.
• Tab Internet Explorer
You should activate the option Block information on surfing habits
through "Alexa" if you want to deactivate the Windows "souvenir"
Alexa. It sends information about your surf habits over the Internet to
the company that created Alexa to allow the "Show Related Links"
service.
When the option Disable integrated Windows authentication is
activated, Internet Explorer does not try anymore to log on to websites
automatically via the Windows authentication.
When the option Prevent check for updates is activated, Internet
Explorer does not frequently contact the Microsoft Server anymore to
inform you about possible updates.
• Tab Update
This tab deals with the Windows function called "Windows Update". If
the option Activate automatic Windows updates is turned on and an
Internet connection exists, Windows is allowed to connect to the
Microsoft server to check whether updates for your system are
available.
The option Activate step by step installation can be activated if you
want to be in control of your computer's actions. As a result, Windows
asks for your permission before downloading updates instead of silently