5.246 - Windows Mail - Disable Application

Information

This check verifies that Windows Mail will be disabled.

Solution

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Mail 'Turn off Windows Mail application' to 'Enabled'

See Also

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