Windows must be prevented from using Windows Update to search for drivers.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Windows Update Device Drive Searching

Associated with IA controls: DCSL-1

SV-48215r1_rule Windows must be prevented from using Windows Update to search for drivers.

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Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and uncontrolled updates to the system. This setting prevents Windows from searching Windows Update for device drivers when no local drivers for a device are present.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off Windows Update device driver searching" to "Enabled".

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