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The system will be prevented from joining a homegroup.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21975 | 5.282 | SV-32462r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting will prevent a system from being joined to a homegroup. Homegroups are a method of sharing data and printers on a home network. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-22967r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> HomeGroup -> “Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup” to “Enabled”. |