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Windows will be prevented from using Windows Update to search for drivers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14261 | 5.131 | SV-32403r1_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 Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-01-22 |
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”. |