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The More Gadgets link must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15725 5.251 SV-25268r2_rule 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 access to gadgets through the More Gadgets link.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-62295r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Desktop Gadgets -> "Override the More Gadgets Link" to "Enabled" with "about:blank" entered in the "Override Gadget Location".

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".