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Users must be prevented from changing installation options.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15685 WN12-CC-000115 SV-53061r1_rule Medium
Description
Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-47366r2_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\

Value Name: EnableUserControl

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-45986r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled".