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Disable the SAM server TCP listener

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By default, the SAM server (lsass.exe) is constantly listening on a random TCP port, bound to all network interfaces. Enabling this policy disables the TCP listener.

Policy Details

Policy Name
LSA_SamDisableListenOnTCP
Registry Key
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Value Name
SamDisableListenOnTCP
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1
Policy State Values
Enabled: 1
Disabled: 0
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