Prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from runningID: oval:gov.nist.usgcb.windowsseven:def:285 | Date: (C)2012-04-13 (M)2023-07-04 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
By default Windows Anytime Upgrade is available for all administrators.
If you enable this policy setting, Windows Anytime Upgrade will not run.
If you disable this policy setting or set it to Not Configured, Windows Anytime Upgrade will run.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Anytime Upgrade\Prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from running
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\WAU!Disabled
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |