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Users must be prevented from changing installation options.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-253410 | WN11-CC-000310 | SV-253410r829314_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-08-31 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-56863r829312_chk ) |
|---|
| 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\Installer\ Value Name: EnableUserControl Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-56813r829313_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled". |