Turn off Automatic Download of updates on Win8 machinesID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35146 | Date: (C)2016-06-10 (M)2022-12-02 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Enables or disables the automatic download of app updates on PCs running Windows 8.
If you enable this setting, the automatic download of app updates is turned off.
If you disable this setting, the automatic download of app updates is turned on.
If you don't configure this setting, the automatic download of app updates is determined by a registry setting that the user can change using Settings in the Windows Store.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
The automatic download of app updates is prevented.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store\Turn off Automatic Download of updates on Win8 machines
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore!AutoDownload
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |