5.46 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Live Game Save (XblGameSave)' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

This service syncs save data for Xbox Live save enabled games.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled

Xbox Live is a gaming service and has no place in an enterprise managed environment (perhaps unless it is a gaming company).

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Xbox Live Game Save

Impact:

Game save data will not upload to or download from Xbox Live.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/21994

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: c912ae2d020a1d3a56f5ee03b28137618f9d0fff3c04d74dc461a5718df8ebee