The download location prompt must be configured.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| low | V-235765 | SRG-APP-000141 | EDGE-00-000052 | SV-235765r960963_rule | 2024-09-13 | 2 |
| Description |
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| This setting provides positive feedback before a download starts, limiting the possibility of inadvertent downloads without notifying the user. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| The policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Ask where to save downloaded files" must be set to "enabled". Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge If the value for "PromptForDownloadLocation" is not set to "REG_DWORD = 1", this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Set the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Ask where to save downloaded files" to "enabled". |