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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-15701 | WN08-CC-000021 | SV-48240r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| A system restore point allows a rollback if an issue is encountered when a new device driver is installed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41376r1_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". |