Prevent Windows Update for device driver search

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Prevent Windows Update for device driver search

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-25291r1_rule Prevent Windows Update for device driver search

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This setting will prevent from searching Windows Update for device drivers.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> “Specify Search Order for device driver source locations” to “Enabled: Do not search Windows Update”.

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