Search Companion prevented from automatically downloading content updates.

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Search Companion Content File Updates

Associated with: CCI-001812

SV-29420r1_rule Search Companion prevented from automatically downloading content updates.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Search Companion from automatically downloading content updates during local and Internet searches.

Check content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\SearchCompanion Value Name: DisableContentFileUpdates Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off Search Companion content file updates’ to “Enabled”.

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