Device driver searches using Windows Update will be prevented.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Prevent Windows Update for device driver search

Associated with: CCI-001812

SV-32455r1_rule Device driver searches using Windows Update will be prevented.

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

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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: SearchOrderConfig Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

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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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