Web Publishing and online ordering wizards prevented from downloading list of providers.

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Internet Download / Online Ordering

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-29416r1_rule Web Publishing and online ordering wizards prevented from downloading list of providers.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows from downloading a list of providers for the Web publishing and online ordering wizards.

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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer Value Name: NoWebServices 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 Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards’ to “Enabled”.

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