5.209 - Device Install - Drivers System Restore Point

Information

This check verifies that a system restore point will be created when a new device driver is installed.

Solution

Vista - Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation 'Do not create a system restore point when new device driver installed' to 'Disabled'.

See Also

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