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A system restore point must be created when a new device driver is installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-225331 | WN12-CC-000021 | SV-225331r569185_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| A system restore point allows a rollback if an issue is encountered when a new device driver is installed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-10-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27030r471335_chk ) |
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| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: DisableSystemRestore Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-27018r471336_fix) |
|---|
| 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". |