Prevent Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) interactive communication with Microsoft.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21967 | 5.276 | SV-25293r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| This setting prevents the MSDT from communicating with and sending collected data to Microsoft, the default support provider. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win7 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-22955r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Troubleshooting and Diagnostics -> Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool -> “Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool: Turn on MSDT interactive communication with Support Provider” to “Disabled”. |