Users must not be prompted to search Windows Update for device drivers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15703 | WN08-CC-000026 | SV-48242r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
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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 users from being prompted to search Windows Update for device drivers. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-41378r2_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Driver Installation -> "Turn off Windows Update device driver search prompt" to "Enabled". |