Disable Internet File Association Service

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Internet File Association Service

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-29439r1_rule Disable Internet File Association Service

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that unhandled file associations will not use the Microsoft Web service to find an application.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off Internet File Association service” to “Enabled”.

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