Windows Server 2019 must prevent users from changing installation options.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-205801 | WN19-CC-000420 | SV-205801r1051078_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 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-23 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-205801r1051078_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-6066r355766_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled".