Information
This setting ensures that Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is not installed on the system. Internet Explorer hits its End of Life (EOL) on June 22, 2022. For more information visit: The future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge | Windows Experience Blog.
Rationale:
Installed software that is no longer supported can introduce vulnerabilities and make the system susceptible to attacks.
Impact:
Internet Explorer can not be used as a web browser.
NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Uninstall Microsoft Internet Explorer from the system.
On the system, uninstall Internet Explorer via Apps & Features
Navigate to Settings
Navigate to Apps & Features
Click on Internet Explorer
Click Uninstall
Reboot the system
Ensure IE uninstalled by following the audit procedure
Note: Recommendation 'Only Authorized Software is Installed' can also ensure that Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed on the system.
Default Value:
N/A