'Disable pre-release features or settings' (EnableConfigFlighting)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35125 | Date: (C)2016-06-10 (M)2023-07-14 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting determines the level that Microsoft can experiment with the product to study user preferences or device behavior. A value of 1 permits Microsoft to configure device settings only. A value of 2 allows Microsoft to conduct full experimentations.
If you disable this policy setting, all experimentations will be turned off.
If you do not configure this policy setting, user can configure the "Let Microsoft try features on this build" option in Settings.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
All experimentations will be turned off or only device settings can be experimented with.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Disable pre-release features or settings
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PreviewBuilds!EnableConfigFlighting
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |