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Users must be prevented from changing installation options.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-73583 WN16-CC-000450 SV-88247r1_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
Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-73665r1_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

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)
Fix Text (F-80033r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled".