Downloading of game update information will be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21974 | 5.281 | SV-32461r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting will prevent the system from downloading game update information from Windows Metadata Services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-06-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-26860r1_chk ) |
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| 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\Windows\GameUX\ Value Name: GameUpdateOptions Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-22964r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Game Explorer -> “Turn off game updates” to “Enabled”. |