18.10.67.5 Ensure 'Turn off the Store application' is set to 'Enabled'

Information

This setting denies or allows access to the Store application.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: Per Microsoft TechNet and MSKB 3135657, this policy setting does not apply to any Windows 10 editions other than Enterprise and Education.

Rationale:

Only applications approved by an IT department should be installed. Allowing users to install 3rd party applications can lead to missed patches and potential zero day vulnerabilities.

Impact:

Access to the Microsoft Store application is denied.

Warning: Disabling this setting will cause Microsoft Store App (WinGet) new installations to fail.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Enabled:

To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page:

Click Devices

Click Configuration profiles

Click Create profile

Select the platform (Windows 10 and later)

Select the profile (Administrative Templates)

Click Create

Enter a Name

Click Next

Configure the following Setting

Path: Computer Configuration\Windows Components\Store
Setting Name: Turn off the Store application
Configuration: Enabled

Select OK

Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.)

Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy.

Default Value:

Disabled. (Access to the Microsoft Store application is allowed.)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/14355

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7(5), 800-53|CM-10, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Windows

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