5.242 - Windows Installer - User Control

Information

This check verifies that users are prevented from changing installation options.

Solution

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer 'Enable user control over installs' to 'Disabled'.

See Also

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