Users must be prevented from changing installation options.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-220856 | WN10-CC-000310 | SV-220856r1051031_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 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-02-25 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-220856r1051031_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
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-22560r555054_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled".