Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizardsID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:83623 | Date: (C)2022-09-02 (M)2023-07-04 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting controls whether Windows will download a list of providers for the Web publishing and online ordering wizards.
Counter Measure:
Enable this setting
Potential Impact:
If this policy setting is enabled, Windows is prevented from downloading providers; only the service providers cached in the local registry will display.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoWebServices
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |