Windows Messenger prevented from collecting anonymous information.

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Windows Messenger Experience Improvement

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-29418r1_rule Windows Messenger prevented from collecting anonymous information.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows Messenger from collecting anonymous information about how the Windows Messenger software and service is used.

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\Messenger\Client Value Name: CEIP Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program’ to “Enabled”.

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