3.131 - User Account Control - Behavior of elevation prompt for standard users.

Information

This check verifies whether the logged on user is prompted for credentials when attempting to complete a task that requires raised privileges.

Solution

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> 'User Account Control- Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users' to 'Prompt for credentials'.

See Also

http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/Oct2016/U_Windows_Vista_V6R41_STIG.zip