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The user is allowed to launch Windows Messenger (MSN Messenger, .NET Messenger).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3348 5.017 SV-29237r1_rule ECIM-1 Medium
Description
This setting prevents the Windows Messenger client from being run. Instant Messaging clients must be in compliance of with the Instant Messaging STIG. Windows Messenger should not be active on Windows unless the instant messaging system is a Managed Enterprise Service for unclassified data for which the DAA has approved.
STIG Date
Win2k3 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

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Fix Text (F-5827r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Messenger “Do Not Allow Windows Messenger to be Run” to “Enabled”.