Policy

Specify the search server for device driver updates

This policy setting allows you to specify the search server that Windows uses to find updates for device drivers. If you enable this policy setting, you can select whether Windows searches Windows Update (WU), searches a Managed Server, or a combination of both. Note that if both are specified, then Windows will first search the Managed Server, such as a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server. Only if no update is found will Windows then also search Windows Update. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, members of the Administrators group can determine the server used in the search for device drivers.

Policy
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategorySystem / Device Installation
Policy ID6f42bf854995
Internal nameDriverSearchPlaces_SearchServerConfiguration

Registry

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HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching\DriverServerSelection

Policy notes

This policy setting allows you to specify the search server that Windows uses to find updates for device drivers. If you enable this policy setting, you can select whether Windows searches Windows Update (WU), searches a Managed Server, or a combination of both. Note that if both are specified, then Windows will first search the Managed Server, such as a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server. Only if no update is found will Windows then also search Windows Update. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, members of the Administrators group can determine the server used in the search for device drivers.

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Allow remote access to the Plug and Play interfaceConfigure device installation time-outDo not send a Windows error report when a generic driver is installed on a devicePrevent automatic download of applications associated with device metadataPrevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore pointPrevent Windows from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installationPrioritize all digitally signed drivers equally during the driver ranking and selection process