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Turn off Windows Error Reporting to Microsoft.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15715 | 5.236 | SV-25188r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that Windows Error Reporting is disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15403r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 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\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\ Value Name: Disabled Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-15607r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Error Reporting “Disable Windows Error Reporting” to “Enabled”. |