Windows Server 2022 must prevent users from changing installation options.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-254373 | WN22-CC-000420 | SV-254373r1051098_rule | CCI-003980 | 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 | |||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-15 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-254373r1051098_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-57809r848934_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> Allow user control over installs to "Disabled".