A system restore point will be created when a new device driver is installed.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Device Install – Drivers System Restore Point

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-32471r1_rule A system restore point will be created when a new device driver is installed.

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This check verifies that a system restore point will be created when a new device driver is installed.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation “Prevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore point” to “Disabled”.

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