The Internet File Association service will be turned off.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Internet File Association Service

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-32412r1_rule The Internet File Association service will be turned off.

Vulnerability discussion

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

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: NoInternetOpenWith Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

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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