Windows 10 should be configured to prevent users from receiving suggestions for third-party or additional applications.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| low | V-220872 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | WN10-CC-000390 | SV-220872r958478_rule | 2025-09-24 | 3 |
Description
Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps and content.
ℹ️ Check
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:
Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\
Value Name: DisableThirdPartySuggestions
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)
✔️ Fix
Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Cloud Content >> "Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight" to "Enabled