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Disable the Windows Connect Now wizards.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15699 | 5.207 | SV-25144r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that access to the Windows Connect Now wizards is disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15387r1_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\WCN\UI\ Value Name: DisableWcnUi Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-15591r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now “Prohibit Access of the Windows Connect Now wizards” to “Enabled”. |