Users must be prevented from changing installation options.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Windows Installer – User Control

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-48232r1_rule Users must be prevented from changing installation options.

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Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled".

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