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Configure device installation time-out

This policy setting allows you to configure the number of seconds Windows waits for a device installation task to complete.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows waits for the number of seconds you specify before terminating the installation.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows waits 240 seconds for a device installation task to complete before terminating the installation.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductDevice Installation
CategoryDevice Installation
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows7
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsDeviceInstallSettings

Policy Settings

Device Installation Timeout (in seconds)

Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsDeviceInstallSettings
Value NameInstallTimeout
TypeREG_DWORD
Min value240
Max value4294968
Default300