CIS Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Release 1909 Benchmark

5.38 (L2) Ensure 'Windows PushToInstall Service (PushToInstall)' is set to 'Disabled' (Scored)

ProfileApplicability:

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

Description:

This service manages Apps that are pushed to the device from the Microsoft Store App running on other devices or the web.

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\PushToInstall: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\Windows PushToInstall Service (PushToInstall)

Impact:

Users will not be able to push Apps to this device from the Microsoft Store running on other devices or the web.

Default Value:

Manual (Trigger Start)

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