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Hide computer from the browse list.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14231 3.126 SV-25067r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
This setting prevents the computer name from displaying in the browse list.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-26726r1_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.

Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options.

If the value for “MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)” is not set to “Enabled”, then this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-22891r1_fix)
Configure the policy "MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)” to "Enabled".