Hyper-V must not be installed on a workstation.

From Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-48376r3_rule Hyper-V must not be installed on a workstation.

Vulnerability discussion

Allowing other operating systems to run on a secure system may allow users to circumvent security.

Check content

Verify the Hyper-V platform has not been installed on the system. Open Control Panel. Select "Programs and Features". Select "Turn Windows features on or off". If "Hyper-V Platform" is selected, this is a finding. (Hyper-V Platform is a subcategory under Hyper-V) If Hyper-V is installed on a workstation, the organization must have an approved use case for it. Any virtual OS's must be secured. This would not be a finding.

Fix text

Uninstall the Hyper-V platform through "Turn Windows Features on or off".

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