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Users must be prevented from changing installation options.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15685 WN08-CC-000115 SV-48232r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-44911r1_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\

Value Name: EnableUserControl

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-41368r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled".