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Check: WN10-CC-000390

Microsoft Windows 10 STIG: WN10-CC-000390 (in versions v2 r9 through v1 r20)

Title

Windows 10 should be configured to prevent users from receiving suggestions for third-party or additional applications. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps and content.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\ Value Name: DisableThirdPartySuggestions Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Cloud Content >> "Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight" to "Enabled

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-220872r569187_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-220872

Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000381	The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-7	Least Functionality