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Windows 10 must be configured to disable Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-220845 | WN10-CC-000252 | SV-220845r569187_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting is intended for use with games, however it could potentially record screen shots of other applications and expose sensitive data. Disabling the feature will prevent this from occurring. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-08-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-22560r555020_chk ) |
|---|
| This is NA for Windows 10 LTSC\B versions 1507 and 1607. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR\ Value Name: AllowGameDVR Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
| Fix Text (F-22549r555021_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting >> "Enables or disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting" to "Disabled". |