Access to Windows Online Troubleshooting Service (WOTS) will be prevented.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Windows Online Troubleshooting Service

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-32457r1_rule Access to Windows Online Troubleshooting Service (WOTS) will be prevented.

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This setting prevents users from searching troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers. Only local content will be available.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Troubleshooting and Diagnostics -> Scripted Diagnostics -> “Troubleshooting: Allow users to access online troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers from the Troubleshooting Control Panel (via Windows Online Troubleshooting Service - WOTS)” to “Disabled”.

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