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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14261 5.131 SV-25165r1_rule DCSL-1 Medium
Description
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.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-24

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-13586r1_fix)
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”.