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Microsoft Zone Internet Games are installed on the system.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3363 5.021 SV-3363r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
The setup wizard in Windows XP does not allow as much flexibility in component selection as previous version of Windows. Since that is the case, several default components are installed. These components must be removed from the system. These components include the Microsoft Zone Internet Games.
STIG Date
Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-02

Details

Check Text ( C-563r1_chk )
Select “Start”
Select “Control Panel”
Select the “Add or Remove Programs” applet.
Select “Add/Remove Windows Components”.
Highlight “Accessories and Utilities”
Highlight “Games” and select details.

If the entry for “Internet Games” is selected, then this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-5830r1_fix)
Configure the system to remove Internet Games.