Vulnerability V-220834

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection\ Value Name: AllowTelemetry Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) (Security) 0x00000001 (1) (Basic) If an organization is using v1709 or later of Windows 10, this may be configured to "Enhanced" to support Windows Analytics. V-220833 must also be configured to limit the Enhanced diagnostic data to the minimum required by Windows Analytics. This registry value will then be 0x00000002 (2).

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Data Collection and Preview Builds >> "Allow Telemetry" to "Enabled" with "0 - Security [Enterprise Only]" or "1 - Basic" selected in "Options:". If an organization is using v1709 or later of Windows 10, this may be configured to "2 - Enhanced" to support Windows Analytics. V-220833 must also be configured to limit the Enhanced diagnostic data to the minimum required by Windows Analytics.