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WN11-CC-000310 Users must be prevented from changing installation options.

DISA STIG library V2R11
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first version loaded CAT II

Maps to CM-11(2) via CCI-003980, CCI-001812

Title

Users must be prevented from changing installation options.

Control

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: EnableUserControl Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Discussion

Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features.

Related controls

CCI-001812, CCI-003980

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled".