Check: 5.277
Win7 Audit:
5.277
(in version v1 r16)
Title
Prevent access to Windows Online Troubleshooting Service (WOTS). (Cat III impact)
Discussion
This setting prevents users from searching troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers. Only local content will be available.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Troubleshooting and Diagnostics -> Scripted Diagnostics -> “Troubleshooting: Allow users to access online troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers from the Troubleshooting Control Panel (via Windows Online Troubleshooting Service - WOTS)” to “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25295r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-21969
Group Title: Windows Online Troubleshooting Service
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