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The Windows Store application must be turned off.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36711 WN08-CC-000110 SV-48344r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Uncontrolled installation of applications can introduce various issues including system instability, and provide access to sensitive information. Installation of applications must be controlled by the enterprise. Turning off access to the Windows Store will limit access to publicly available applications.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-45015r1_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\

Value Name: RemoveWindowsStore

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-41476r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Store -> "Turn off the Store application" to "Enabled".