Unsigned driver installation behavior

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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 .