Allow search and Cortana to use locationID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:79366 | Date: (C)2022-05-07 (M)2023-07-04 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting specifies whether search and Cortana can provide location aware search and Cortana results.
If this is enabled, search and Cortana can access location information.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organizations requirements.
Potential Impact:
Search and Cortana cannot access device location information.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Allow search and Cortana to use location
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search!AllowSearchToUseLocation
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 11 |