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Windows 2000 Professional Resource Kit
Windows 2000 Group Policy Reference
Computer Configuration
Windows Settings
Security Settings
Local Policies
Security Options
Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available)
Clear virtual memory pagefile when system shuts down
Amount of idle time required before disconnecting a session
Digitally sign client communications (when possible)
Secure channel: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)
Secure channel: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)
Unsigned non-driver installation behavior
Rename guest account
Recovery console: Allow automatic administrative logon
Digitally sign server communications (always)
Audit use of Backup and Restore privilege
Message text for users attempting to log on
Restrict floppy access to locally logged-on user only
LAN Manager Authentication Level
Automatically log off users when logon time expires (local)
Message title for users attempting to log on
Do not display last user name in logon screen
Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user only
Additional restrictions for anonymous connections
Recovery console: Allow floppy copy and access to all drives and all folders
Strengthen default permissions of global system objects (e.g. Symbolic links)
Send unencrypted password to connect to third-party SMB servers
Unsigned driver installation behavior
Secure channel: Require strong (Windows 2000 or later) session key
Allow system to be shut down without having to log on
Digitally sign client communications (always)
Allowed to eject removable NTFS media
Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits
Digitally sign server communications (when possible)
Audit the access of global system objects
Disable CTRL+ALT+DEL requirement for logon
Prevent users from installing printer drivers
Smart card removal behavior
Prevent system maintenance of computer account password
Rename administrator account
Secure system partition (for RISC platforms only)
Prompt user to change password before expiration
Allow server operators to schedule tasks (domain controllers only)
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Unsigned driver installation behavior

Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options

Description

Determines what should happen when an attempt is made to install a device driver (by means of the Windows 2000 device installer) that has not been certified by the Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL).

The options are:

  • Silently succeed

  • Warn but allow installation

  • Do not allow installation

The default setting is to Warn but allow installation .

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