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Alternate operating systems must not be permitted on the same system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1119 | WN08-GE-000008 | SV-48037r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing other operating systems to run on a secure system may allow security to be circumvented. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44776r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the local system boots directly into Windows. Open Control Panel. Select "System". Select the "Advanced System Settings" link. Select the "Advanced" tab. Click the Startup and Recovery "Settings" button. If the drop-down list box "Default operating system:" shows any operating system other than Windows 8, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-41175r1_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure Windows 8 is the only operating system on a device. Remove alternate operating systems. |