Windows Server 2019 network selection user interface (UI) must not be displayed on the logon screen.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-205690WN19-CC-000170SV-205690r958478_ruleCCI-000381medium
Description
Enabling interaction with the network selection UI allows users to change connections to available networks without signing in to Windows.
STIGDate
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-05-23

Details

Check Text (C-205690r958478_chk)

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\System\ Value Name: DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Text (F-5955r354989_fix)

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Logon >> "Do not display network selection UI" to "Enabled".