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Access to the Windows Store must be turned off.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36680 WN12-CC-000030 SV-51609r1_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 Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-07-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-44730r2_fix)
If the \Windows\WindowsStore directory exists, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off access to the Store" to "Enabled".