Changes are coming to https://stigviewer.com.
Take our survey to help us understand your usage and how we can better serve you in the future.
Take Survey
Prevent access to Windows Online Troubleshooting Service (WOTS).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21969 | 5.277 | SV-25295r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting prevents users from searching troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers. Only local content will be available. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win7 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-22956r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Troubleshooting and Diagnostics -> Scripted Diagnostics -> “Troubleshooting: Allow users to access online troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers from the Troubleshooting Control Panel (via Windows Online Troubleshooting Service - WOTS)” to “Disabled”. |