Users must be prevented from changing installation options.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-220856 | WN10-CC-000310 | SV-220856r1016416_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features. |
| STIG | Date |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-11-25 |
Details
| Check Text (C-22571r555053_chk) |
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: EnableUserControl Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-22560r555054_fix) |
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled". |