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The download location prompt must be configured.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-235765 | EDGE-00-000052 | SV-235765r626523_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting provides positive feedback before a download starts, limiting the possibility of inadvertent downloads without notifying the user. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38984r626491_chk ) |
|---|
| The policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Ask where to save downloaded files" must be set to "enabled". Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge If the value for "PromptForDownloadLocation" is not set to "REG_DWORD = 1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-38947r626492_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Ask where to save downloaded files" to "enabled". |