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Windows Server 2022 must prevent users from changing installation options.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-254373 WN22-CC-000420 SV-254373r1000164_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 Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2024-06-14

Details

Check Text ( C-57858r848933_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

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)
Fix Text (F-57809r848934_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> Allow user control over installs to "Disabled".