5.241 - Windows Installer - IE Security Prompt

Information

This check verifies that users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

Solution

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer 'Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts' to 'Disabled'.

See Also

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