STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 8 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows 11 must be configured to prevent users from receiving suggestions for third-party or additional applications.

DISA Rule

SV-253425r958478_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253425

Group Title

SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000390

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates. >> Windows Components >> Cloud Content >> "Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight" to "Enabled".

Check Contents

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)

Vulnerability Number

V-253425

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000390

Severity Override Guidance

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)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5471