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Windows 10 should be configured to prevent users from receiving suggestions for third-party or additional applications.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-220872 WN10-CC-000390 SV-220872r569187_rule Low
Description
Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps and content.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-03-10

Details

Check Text ( C-22587r555101_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\

Value Name: DisableThirdPartySuggestions

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Text (F-22576r555102_fix)
Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Cloud Content >> "Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight" to "Enabled