Windows Server 2022 must prevent users from changing installation options.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-254373 | SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149 | WN22-CC-000420 | SV-254373r1051098_rule | 2025-02-25 | 2 |
| Description |
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| Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| 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 Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> Allow user control over installs to "Disabled". |