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Gadgets – User Installed Gadgets
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15726 | 5.252 | SV-16665r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that Windows Sidebar will not run any user installed gadgets. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-15618r1_fix) |
|---|
| Vista - Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Sidebar “Turn Off User Installed Windows Sidebar Gadgets” to “Enabled” |