Users will not be prompted to search Windows Update for device drivers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15703 | 5.211 | SV-32426r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that users will not be prompted to search Windows Update for device drivers. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-06-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15391r1_chk ) |
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| 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\DriverSearching\ Value Name: DontPromptForWindowsUpdate Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-15595r1_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”. |