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Device Installation Restrictions

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Allow remote access to the Plug and Play interface
Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Vista
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Configure device installation time-out
At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
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Do not send a Windows error report when a generic driver is installed on a device
Windows Server 2016 Version 1709, Windows 10 Version 1709, Windows Server 2016 Version 1703, Windows 10 Version 1703, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista only
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Prevent automatic download of applications associated with device metadata
At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
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Prevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore point
At least Windows Vista
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Prevent Windows from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation
Windows Server 2016 Version 1709, Windows 10 Version 1709, Windows Server 2016 Version 1703, Windows 10 Version 1703, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 only
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Prioritize all digitally signed drivers equally during the driver ranking and selection process
At least Windows Vista
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Specify search order for device driver source locations
At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
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Specify the search server for device driver updates
At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
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Turn off "Found New Hardware" balloons during device installation
At least Windows Vista