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Windows Messenger (MSN Messenger, .NET messenger) is run at system startup.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3349 5.018 SV-3349r1_rule ECIM-1 Medium
Description
This setting prevents the automatic launch of Windows Messenger at user logon. Instant Messaging clients must be in compliance of with the Instant Messaging STIG. Windows Messenger should not be active on Windows unless the instant messaging system is a Managed Enterprise Service for unclassified data for which the DAA has approved.
STIG Date
Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-5828r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Messenger “Do Not Automatically Start Windows Messenger Initially” to “Enabled”.