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Windows WN11-CC-000315

DISA STIG WN11-CC-000315 (CAT I): The Windows Installer feature "Always install with elevated privileges" must be disabled. = REG_DWORD = 0

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WN11-CC-000315 CAT I

The Windows Installer feature "Always install with elevated privileges" must be disabled.

Value: REG_DWORD = 0

NIST SP 800-53: CM-11(2)

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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: AlwaysInstallElevated Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled".

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