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8dot3 name creation is prevented.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-16007 3.139 SV-25126r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
This check verifies Windows is configured to allow the generation of 8.3 style file names for compatibility issues.
STIG Date
Win7 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-17273r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation) Enable the computer to stop generating 8.3 style filenames (recommended)” to “Disabled”.