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Device metadata retrieval from the Internet will be prevented.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21964 | 5.273 | SV-32454r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting will prevent Windows from retrieving device metadata from the Internet. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k8 R2 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-22951r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> “Prevent device metadata retrieval from internet” to “Enabled”. |