5.208 - Device Install - PnP Interface Remote Access

Information

This check verifies that remote access to the Plug and Play interface is disabled.

Solution

Vista - Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation 'Allow remote access to the PnP interface' to 'Disabled'.

See Also

http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/Oct2016/U_Windows_Vista_V6R41_STIG.zip