This model allows a user to plug in the hardware, then Windows searches for an appropriate device driver package and automatically configures it to work without interfering with other devices.īecause device driver software runs as if it's a part of the operating system with unrestricted access to the entire computer, it's critical that only known and authorized device drivers be permitted.Ĭonstant: SeLoadDriverPrivilege Possible values Prior to Plug and Play, users needed to manually configure devices before attaching them to the device. Windows supports the Plug and Play specifications that define how a computer can detect and configure newly added hardware, and then automatically install the device driver. Device drivers run as highly privileged code.

This user right isn't required if a signed driver for the new hardware already exists in the driver.cab file on the device. This policy setting determines which users can dynamically load and unload device drivers. Describes the best practices, location, values, policy management, and security considerations for the Load and unload device drivers security policy setting.

Windows driver loader