Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Version

V3 · R6

CurrentPublished Mon Jan 05 2026

Windows 10 must be configured to disable Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.

Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

Windows 10 must be configured to disable Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.

Description

Discussion Text

Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting is intended for use with games, however it could potentially record screen shots of other applications and expose sensitive data. Disabling the feature will prevent this from occurring.

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Objective

V-220845

Rule

SV-220845r958478_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

WN10-CC-000252

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

This is NA for Windows 10 LTSC\B versions 1507 and 1607.

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\GameDVR\

Value Name: AllowGameDVR

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting >> "Enables or disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting" to "Disabled".

STIG check 145 of 267 in the Microsoft Windows 10 STIG checklist

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