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The system must not boot into multiple operating systems (dual-boot).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-226243 WN12-GE-000010 SV-226243r794576_rule Medium
Description
Allowing a system to boot into multiple operating systems (dual-booting) may allow security to be circumvented on a secure system.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-03-01

Details

Check Text ( C-27945r476573_chk )
Verify the local system boots directly into Windows.

Open Control Panel.
Select "System".
Select the "Advanced System Settings" link.
Select the "Advanced" tab.
Click the "Startup and Recovery" Settings button.

If the drop-down list box "Default operating system:" shows any operating system other than Windows Server 2012, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-27933r476574_fix)
Ensure Windows Server 2012 is the only operating system installed for the system to boot into. Remove alternate operating systems.