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A system restore point will be created when a new device driver is installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15701 | 5.209 | SV-32471r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that a system restore point will be created when a new device driver is installed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-32788r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: DisableSystemRestore Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-28864r1_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”. |