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Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157
Windows Server 2019 User Account Control approval mode for the built-in Administrator must be enabled.
Windows Server 2019 User Account Control approval mode for the built-in Administrator must be enabled.
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Windows Server 2019 User Account Control approval mode for the built-in Administrator must be enabled.
Medium Severity
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