Windows Registration Wizard
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15675 | 5.218 | SV-29440r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the Windows Registration Wizard is blocked from online registration. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15319r1_chk ) |
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| 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\Registration Wizard Control\ Value Name: NoRegistration Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-15542r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off Registration if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com” to “Enabled”. |