Hide the Add programs from Microsoft optionID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:27845 | Date: (C)2015-10-08 (M)2022-10-10 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Removes the Add programs from Microsoft section from the Add New Programs page. This setting prevents users from using Add or Remove Programs to connect to Windows Update.
If you disable this setting or do not configure it, Add programs from Microsoft is available to all users.
This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to connect to Windows Update.
Note: If the Hide Add New Programs page setting is enabled, this setting is ignored.
Fix:
(1) GPO: User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Add or Remove Programs!Hide the Add programs from Microsoft option
(2) REG: HKEY_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall!NoAddFromInternet
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |