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EDGE-00-000052 The download location prompt must be configured.

DISA STIG library V2R5
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT III

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000381

Title

The download location prompt must be configured.

Control

The policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Ask where to save downloaded files" must be set to "enabled". Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge If the value for "PromptForDownloadLocation" is not set to "REG_DWORD = 1", this is a finding.

Discussion

This setting provides positive feedback before a download starts, limiting the possibility of inadvertent downloads without notifying the user.

Related controls

CCI-000381

Fix

Set the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Ask where to save downloaded files" to "enabled".