Search Companion prevented from automatically downloading content updates.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14258 | 5.128 | SV-25159r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Search Companion from automatically downloading content updates during local and Internet searches. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-32852r1_chk ) |
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| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\SearchCompanion Value Name: DisableContentFileUpdates Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-13583r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off Search Companion content file updates’ to “Enabled”. |