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Access to the Windows Store must be turned off.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36680 WN08-CC-000030 SV-48300r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Uncontrolled installation of applications can introduce various issues, including system instability and allow 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 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-12-19

Details

Check Text ( C-44978r1_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\Windows\Explorer\

Value Name: NoUseStoreOpenWith

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-41435r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off access to the Store" to "Enabled".