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Game Explorer Information Downloads
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15709 | 5.228 | SV-16648r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that game information is not downloaded from Windows Metadata Services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15397r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameUX\ Value Name: DownloadGameInfo Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-15601r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Game Explorer “Turn off downloading of game information” to “Enabled”. |