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WN11-CC-000391 Internet Explorer must be disabled for Windows 11.

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

Maps to CM-6 via CCI-000366

Title

Internet Explorer must be disabled for Windows 11.

Control

Determine if IE11 is installed or enabled on Windows 11 semi-annual channel. If IE11 is installed or not disabled on Windows 11 semi-annual channel, this is a finding. If IE11 is installed on an unsupported operating system and is enabled or installed, this is a finding. For more information, visit: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge#what-is-the-lifecycle-policy-for-internet-explorer-

Discussion

Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) is not supported on Windows 11 semi-annual channel.

Related controls

CCI-000366

Fix

For Windows 11 semi-annual channel, remove or disable the IE11 application. To disable IE11 as a standalone browser: Set the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Disable Internet Explorer 11 as a standalone browser" to "Enabled" with the option value set to "Never".