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Hyper-V must not be installed on a workstation.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-GE-000021 | WN08-GE-000021 | WN08-GE-000021_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing other operating systems to run on a secure system may allow users to circumvent security. If more than one operating system is installed on a computer, each must be configured to be compliant with STIG guidance. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-GE-000021_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify Hyper-V has not been installed on the system: Open Control Panel. Select "Programs and Features". If Hyper-V is listed, this may be a finding. If all additional operating systems are STIG compliant, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-GE-000021_fix) |
|---|
| Uninstall Hyper-V through "Turn Windows Features on or off" or remove non-compliant alternate operating systems. |