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The option to update to the latest version of Windows from the Store must be turned off.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-43244 WN08-CC-000144 SV-55997r3_rule Medium
Description
Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues into the environment. Updates to the latest version of Windows must be done through proper change management. This setting will prevent the option to update to the latest version of Windows from being offered through the Store.
STIG Date
Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-05-17

Details

Check Text ( C-66275r1_chk )
Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore\

Value Name: DisableOSUpgrade

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-71663r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Store >> "Turn off the offer to update to the latest version of Windows" to "Enabled".