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5.44 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, run the following PowerShell command:

Set-Service -Name XblGameSave -StartupType Disabled

Impact:

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

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/28052

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

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

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 2ddce723789c15d3d496ac35164a780d15c3898266e5dfd4060df174ffca3315