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Automatic download of updates from the Windows Store must be turned off.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36710 WN08-CC-000109 SV-48341r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. Obtaining update components from an outside source may also potentially allow sensitive information outside of the enterprise. Application updates must be obtained from an internal source.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-45013r1_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\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate\

Value Name: AutoDownload

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 2
Fix Text (F-41474r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Store -> "Turn off Automatic Download of updates" to "Enabled".