Windows Anytime Upgrade will be disabled.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-32707r2_rule Windows Anytime Upgrade will be disabled.

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This setting will prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from running.

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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\WAU\ Value Name: Disabled Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Anytime Upgrade -> “Prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from running” to “Enabled”.

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