| Hostname | IP Address | Status | Assigned To | Last Scan | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONT-WS-92010 | 164.231.187.45 | 2026-01-14 | |||
Finding DetailsEvaluate-STIG 1.2507.5 (Scan-AdobeAcrobatProDCContinuous_Checks) found this to be NOT A FINDING on 10/23/2025 ResultHash: 749267257648F36620C0EB29B80E1D861E77BD6A ~~~~~ 'Disable PDF handler switching' is Enabled Registry Path: HKLM:\Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\DC\FeatureLockDown Value Name: bDisablePDFHandlerSwitching Value: 0x00000001 (1) Type: REG_DWORD Comments |
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Verify the following registry configuration: Using the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\DC\FeatureLockDown Value Name: bDisablePDFHandlerSwitching Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for bDisablePDFHandlerSwitching is not set to “1” and Type is not configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, this is a finding. GUI path: Edit > Preferences > General > Verify the 'Select As Default PDF Handler' option is greyed out (locked). If the option is not greyed out, this is a finding. Admin Template path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Continuous > Preferences > General > 'Disable PDF handler switching' must be set to 'Enabled'.
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Configure the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\DC\FeatureLockDown Value Name: bDisablePDFHandlerSwitching Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Continuous > Preferences > General > 'Disable PDF handler switching' to 'Enabled'.