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	2023-09-29

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".