The system must be prevented from joining a homegroup.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21975 | WN08-CC-000094 | SV-48479r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Homegroups are a method of sharing data and printers on a home network. This setting will prevent a system from being joined to a homegroup. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-12-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-45140r2_chk ) |
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| 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\Homegroup\ Value Name: DisableHomeGroup Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41603r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> HomeGroup -> "Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup" to "Enabled". |