137-Turn off Windows Update device driver search prompt

Computer/User Node :

   MACHINE

Policy Path :

   Administrative Templates\System

Supported on :

   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2

Help/Explain Text :

   Specifies whether the administrator will be prompted about going to Windows Update to search for device drivers using the Internet. Note: This setting only has effect if Turn off Windows Update device driver searching in Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings is disabled or not configured. If this setting is enabled, administrators will not be prompted to search Windows Update. If this setting is disabled or not configured and Turn off Windows Update device driver searching is disabled or not configured, the administrator will be prompted for consent before going to Windows Update to search for device drivers.

Registry Settings :

  HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching!DontPromptForWindowsUpdate