User-installed gadgets must be turned off.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-15726	5.252	SV-25269r2_rule	ECSC-1	Medium

Description
Uncontrolled installation of applications can introduce various issues, including system instability, and allow access to sensitive information. Installation of applications must be controlled by the enterprise. This setting prevents user-installed gadgets from running.

STIG	Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-12-13

Details

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Fix Text (F-62297r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Desktop Gadgets - > "Turn Off user-installed desktop gadgets" to "Enabled". To turn off Desktop Gadgets completely, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Desktop Gadgets -> "Turn off desktop gadgets" to "Enabled".