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Automatic download of updates from the Windows Store must be turned off.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36710 WN12-CC-000109 SV-51750r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. Obtaining update components from an outside source may also potentially allow sensitive information outside of the enterprise. Application updates must be obtained from an internal source.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-46879r2_chk )
The Windows Store is not installed by default. If the \Windows\WindowsStore directory does not exist, this is NA.

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\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate\

Value Name: AutoDownload

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 2
Fix Text (F-44825r2_fix)
If the \Windows\WindowsStore directory exists, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Store -> "Turn off Automatic Download of updates" to "Enabled".