Do not allow web search| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:29799 | Date: (C)2015-10-14 (M)2023-07-14 |
| Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Enabling this policy removes the option of searching the Web from Windows Desktop Search.
When this policy is disabled or not configured, the Web option is available and users can search the Web via their default browser search engine.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search!Do not allow web search
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search!DisableWebSearch
| Platform: |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
