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Windows Anytime Upgrade is not disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21978 | 5.284 | SV-25304r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting will prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from running. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-26863r1_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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\WAU\ Value Name: Disabled Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-22970r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Anytime Upgrade -> “Prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from running” to “Enabled”. |