Rule version WN11-CC-000385 · STIG v2 · 2026-09-01
This action secures Windows Ink, which contains applications and features oriented toward pen computing.
Note: A different registry location is needed when systems are managed by Intune versus GPO.
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\WindowsInkWorkspace (For GPO-managed systems) Or Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\WindowsInkWorkspace (For Intune-managed systems)
Value Name: AllowWindowsInkWorkspace Value Type: REG_DWORD Value data: 1
Disable the convenience PIN sign-in.
For GPO-managed systems:
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Ink Workspace >> Set "Allow Windows Ink Workspace" to "Enabled and set Options On, but disallow access above lock".
For Intune-managed systems:
Set the Windows Ink Workspace Policy to disallow access above lock.