Title

Windows Messenger prevented from collecting anonymous information. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows Messenger from collecting anonymous information about how the Windows Messenger software and service is used.

Check Content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client Value Name: CEIP Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program’ to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29417r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-14257

Group Title: Windows Messenger Experience Improvement

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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