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Windows 11 must be configured to prevent users from receiving suggestions for third-party or additional applications.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-253425 | WN11-CC-000390 | SV-253425r829359_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps and content. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-08-31 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-56878r829357_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\ Value Name: DisableThirdPartySuggestions Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| Fix Text (F-56828r829358_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates. >> Windows Components >> Cloud Content >> "Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight" to "Enabled". |