'Prevent backing up to optical media (CD\/DVD)' for Computer ConfigurationID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:29004 | Date: (C)2015-10-14 (M)2023-07-14 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This setting lets you prevent users from selecting optical media (CD/DVD) for storing backups.
If this setting is enabled, users will be blocked from selecting optical media as a backup location.
If this setting is disabled or not configured, users can select optical media as a backup location.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Backup\Client!Prevent backing up to optical media (CD/DVD)
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Backup\Client!DisableBackupToOptical
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |