Internet Connection Wizard ISP Downloads

From Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Internet Connection Wizard ISP Downloads

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-29436r1_rule Internet Connection Wizard ISP Downloads

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the Internet Connection Wizard cannot download a list of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from Microsoft.

Check content

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off Internet Connection Wizard if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com” to “Enabled”.

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