Turn off Microsoft consumer experiencesID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:83593 | Date: (C)2022-09-02 (M)2023-07-04 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting turns off experiences that help consumers make the most of their devices and Microsoft account.
If you enable this policy setting, users will no longer see personalized recommendations from Microsoft and notifications about their Microsoft account.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users may see suggestions from Microsoft and notifications about their Microsoft account.
Counter Measure:
Enable and configure this setting depending on your organizations requirements.
Potential Impact:
Users will no longer see personalized recommendations from Microsoft and notifications about their Microsoft account.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Cloud Content\Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent!DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |