Windows 11 must 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 |
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| low | V-253425 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | WN11-CC-000390 | SV-253425r958478_rule | 2025-02-25 | 2 |
| Description |
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| Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps and content. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| 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 |
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| Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates. >> Windows Components >> Cloud Content >> "Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight" to "Enabled". |