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System pagefile is cleared upon shutdown.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1084 | 3.003 | SV-28975r1_rule | ECRC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that Windows is not configured to wipe clean the system page file during a controlled system shutdown. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-6897r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Shutdown: Clear virtual memory pagefile” to “Disabled”. |