CIS Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Release 1909 Benchmark

5.13 (L2) Ensure 'Microsoft Store Install Service (InstallService)' is set to 'Disabled' (Scored)

ProfileApplicability:

 Level 2 (L2) - High Security/Sensitive Data Environment (limited functionality)

Description:

This service provides infrastructure support for the Microsoft Store.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Rationale:

In a high security managed environment, application installations should be managed centrally by IT staff, not by end users.

Audit:

Navigate to the UI Path articulated in the Remediation section and confirm it is set as prescribed. This group policy setting is backed by the following registry location:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\InstallService:Start

Remediation:

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Microsoft Store Install Service (InstallService)

Note: In older versions of Microsoft Windows 10, this service was initially named Windows Store Install Service (InstallService) , but it was renamed starting withWindows 10 Release 1803.

Impact:

Microsoft Store App installations will not function properly.

Default Value:

Manual.

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