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The Windows Store application must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226208 | WN12-CC-000110 | SV-226208r794444_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Uncontrolled installation of applications can introduce various issues, including system instability, and provide access to sensitive information. Installation of applications must be controlled by the enterprise. Turning off access to the Windows Store will limit access to publicly available applications. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-10-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27910r475947_chk ) |
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| The Windows Store is not installed by default. If the \Windows\WinStore directory does not exist, this is NA. 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\WindowsStore\ Value Name: RemoveWindowsStore Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-27898r475948_fix) |
|---|
| The Windows Store is not installed by default. If the \Windows\WinStore directory does not exist, this is NA. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Store -> "Turn off the Store application" to "Enabled". |