Windows Server 2019 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-205686 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | WN19-CC-000010 | SV-205686r958478_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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| Slide shows that are displayed on the lock screen could display sensitive information to unauthorized personnel. Turning off this feature will limit access to the information to a logged-on user. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\ Value Name: NoLockScreenSlideshow Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled". |