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Windows Messenger will be prevented from collecting anonymous information about how the service is used.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14257 | 5.127 | SV-32399r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows Messenger from collecting anonymous information about how the Windows Messenger software and service is used. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-11604r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client Value Name: CEIP Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2 |
| Fix Text (F-13582r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program’ to “Enabled”. |