Windows is prevented from using Windows Update to search for drivers.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Windows Update Device Drive Searching

Associated with: CCI-001812

SV-25165r1_rule Windows is prevented from using Windows Update to search for drivers.

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This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows from searching Windows Update for device drivers when no local drivers for a device are present.

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If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching Value Name: DontSearchWindowsUpdate Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off Windows Update device driver searching’ to “Enabled”.

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