Windows Server 2025 must prevent users from changing installation options.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-278120 | SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149 | WN25-CC-000420 | SV-278120r1181066_rule | 2026-02-20 | 1 |
Description
Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features.
ℹ️ Check
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:
Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\
Value Name: EnableUserControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)
✔️ Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> Allow user control over installs to "Disabled".