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WN11-CC-000390 Windows 11 must be configured to prevent users from receiving suggestions for third-party or additional applications.

DISA STIG library V2R11
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT III

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000381

Title

Windows 11 must be configured to prevent users from receiving suggestions for third-party or additional applications.

Control

Note: This Check must be performed for each interactive user profile on the system. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\ Value Name: DisableThirdPartySuggestions Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) Note: This requirement is applicable to profiles for interactive logins. It is not applicable for Service accounts. To determine the system's enabled user profiles: Run "PowerShell" as an administrator. Execute the following command: Get-LocalUser | Where-Object {$_.Enabled -eq $true}

Discussion

Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps and content.

Related controls

CCI-000381

Fix

For each user profile on the system, configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates. >> Windows Components >> Cloud Content >> "Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight" to "Enabled".