Driver Install – Device Driver Search Prompt

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Driver Install – Device Driver Search Prompt

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-29564r1_rule Driver Install – Device Driver Search Prompt

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This check verifies that users will not be prompted to search Windows Updated for device drivers.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Driver Installation “Turn off Windows Update device driver search prompt” to “Enabled”.

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