diff --git a/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar.md index a90fd2bb19..cbdc9361aa 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar.md +++ b/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar.md @@ -1,10 +1,7 @@ --- -title: Configure Windows 10 taskbar (Windows 10) +title: Configure Windows 10 taskbar description: Administrators can pin more apps to the taskbar and remove default pinned apps from the taskbar by adding a section to a layout modification XML file. -keywords: [taskbar layout, pin apps] ms.prod: windows-client -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: lizgt2000 ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article @@ -12,9 +9,12 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 01/18/2018 ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure --- + # Configure Windows 10 taskbar Starting in Windows 10, version 1607, administrators can pin more apps to the taskbar and remove default pinned apps from the taskbar by adding a `` section to a layout modification XML file. This method never removes user-pinned apps from the taskbar. diff --git a/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout.md b/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout.md index 77f7406fb8..edd95b2265 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout.md +++ b/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Customize and export Start layout (Windows 10) +title: Customize and export Start layout description: The easiest method for creating a customized Start layout is to set up the Start screen and export the layout. ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz @@ -9,20 +9,21 @@ ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 09/18/2018 -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier1 ms.technology: itpro-configure --- # Customize and export Start layout - **Applies to** -- Windows 10 +- Windows 10 >**Looking for consumer information?** See [Customize the Start menu](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=623630) -The easiest method for creating a customized Start layout to apply to other Windows 10 devices is to set up the Start screen on a test computer and then export the layout. +The easiest method for creating a customized Start layout to apply to other Windows 10 devices is to set up the Start screen on a test computer and then export the layout. After you export the layout, decide whether you want to apply a *full* Start layout or a *partial* Start layout. @@ -31,7 +32,7 @@ When a full Start layout is applied, the users cannot pin, unpin, or uninstall a When [a partial Start layout](#configure-a-partial-start-layout) is applied, the contents of the specified tile groups cannot be changed, but users can move those groups, and can also create and customize their own groups. >[!NOTE] ->Partial Start layout is only supported on Windows 10, version 1511 and later. +>Partial Start layout is only supported on Windows 10, version 1511 and later. @@ -49,7 +50,7 @@ To prepare a Start layout for export, you simply customize the Start layout on a **To prepare a test computer** -1. Set up a test computer on which to customize the Start layout. Your test computer should have the operating system that is installed on the users’ computers (Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education). Install all apps and services that the Start layout should display. +1. Set up a test computer on which to customize the Start layout. Your test computer should have the operating system that is installed on the users' computers (Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education). Install all apps and services that the Start layout should display. 2. Create a new user account that you will use to customize the Start layout. @@ -63,7 +64,7 @@ To prepare a Start layout for export, you simply customize the Start layout on a To view all apps, click **All apps** in the bottom-left corner of Start. Right-click any app, and pin or unpin it from Start. - - **Unpin apps** that you don’t want to display. To unpin an app, right-click the app, and then click **Unpin from Start**. + - **Unpin apps** that you don't want to display. To unpin an app, right-click the app, and then click **Unpin from Start**. - **Drag tiles** on Start to reorder or group apps. @@ -89,7 +90,7 @@ When you have the Start layout that you want your users to see, use the [Export- 2. On a device running Windows 10, version 1607, 1703, or 1803, at the Windows PowerShell command prompt, enter the following command: - `Export-StartLayout –path .xml` + `Export-StartLayout -path .xml` On a device running Windows 10, version 1809 or higher, run the **Export-StartLayout** with the switch **-UseDesktopApplicationID**. For example: diff --git a/windows/configuration/customize-start-menu-layout-windows-11.md b/windows/configuration/customize-start-menu-layout-windows-11.md index f043da3ecb..0fa0a01630 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/customize-start-menu-layout-windows-11.md +++ b/windows/configuration/customize-start-menu-layout-windows-11.md @@ -7,7 +7,9 @@ ms.author: lizlong ms.reviewer: ericpapa ms.prod: windows-client ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier1 ms.technology: itpro-configure ms.date: 01/10/2023 ms.topic: article diff --git a/windows/configuration/customize-taskbar-windows-11.md b/windows/configuration/customize-taskbar-windows-11.md index a630b2ac0b..dfcaee8191 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/customize-taskbar-windows-11.md +++ b/windows/configuration/customize-taskbar-windows-11.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Configure and customize Windows 11 taskbar | Microsoft Docs +title: Configure and customize Windows 11 taskbar description: On Windows 11 devices, pin and unpin default apps and organization apps on the taskbar using an XML file. Deploy the taskbar XML file using Group Policy or MDM and Microsoft Intune. See what happens to the taskbar when the Windows OS client is installed or upgraded. manager: aaroncz ms.author: lizlong @@ -7,7 +7,9 @@ ms.reviewer: chataylo ms.prod: windows-client author: lizgt2000 ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier1 ms.technology: itpro-configure ms.date: 12/31/2017 ms.topic: article diff --git a/windows/configuration/customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md b/windows/configuration/customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md index baffd2a688..40b7d5daac 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/configuration/customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy (Windows 10) +title: Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with group policy description: In Windows 10, you can use a Group Policy Object (GPO) to deploy a customized Start layout to users in a domain. ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz @@ -8,7 +8,9 @@ author: lizgt2000 ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure ms.date: 12/31/2017 --- diff --git a/windows/configuration/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md b/windows/configuration/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md index 2a9bbd1494..ee9ad89242 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md +++ b/windows/configuration/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md @@ -8,7 +8,9 @@ ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.prod: windows-client -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure ms.date: 12/31/2017 --- diff --git a/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md b/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md index 48abdda3c1..f1159c1544 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md +++ b/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md @@ -1,17 +1,16 @@ --- -title: Guidelines for choosing an app for assigned access (Windows 10/11) +title: Guidelines for choosing an app for assigned access description: The following guidelines may help you choose an appropriate Windows app for your assigned access experience. -keywords: [kiosk, lockdown, assigned access] ms.prod: windows-client -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: lizgt2000 ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article ms.reviewer: sybruckm manager: aaroncz -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure ms.date: 12/31/2017 --- @@ -50,7 +49,7 @@ Avoid selecting Windows apps that are designed to launch other apps as part of t Starting with Windows 10 version 1809+, Microsoft Edge includes support for kiosk mode. [Learn how to deploy Microsoft Edge kiosk mode.](/microsoft-edge/deploy/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy) -In Windows client, you can install the **Kiosk Browser** app from Microsoft to use as your kiosk app. For digital signage scenarios, you can configure **Kiosk Browser** to navigate to a URL and show only that content -- no navigation buttons, no address bar, etc. For kiosk scenarios, you can configure more settings, such as allowed and blocked URLs, navigation buttons, and end session buttons. For example, you could configure your kiosk to show the online catalog for your store, where customers can navigate between departments and items, but aren’t allowed to go to a competitor's website. +In Windows client, you can install the **Kiosk Browser** app from Microsoft to use as your kiosk app. For digital signage scenarios, you can configure **Kiosk Browser** to navigate to a URL and show only that content -- no navigation buttons, no address bar, etc. For kiosk scenarios, you can configure more settings, such as allowed and blocked URLs, navigation buttons, and end session buttons. For example, you could configure your kiosk to show the online catalog for your store, where customers can navigate between departments and items, but aren't allowed to go to a competitor's website. >[!NOTE] >Kiosk Browser supports a single tab. If a website has links that open a new tab, those links will not work with Kiosk Browser. Kiosk Browser does not support .pdfs. @@ -155,7 +154,7 @@ You can create your own web browser Windows app by using the WebView class. Lear ## Secure your information -Avoid selecting Windows apps that may expose the information you don’t want to show in your kiosk, since kiosk usually means anonymous access and locates in a public setting like a shopping mall. For example, an app that has a file picker allows the user to gain access to files and folders on the user's system, avoid selecting these types of apps if they provide unnecessary data access. +Avoid selecting Windows apps that may expose the information you don't want to show in your kiosk, since kiosk usually means anonymous access and locates in a public setting like a shopping mall. For example, an app that has a file picker allows the user to gain access to files and folders on the user's system, avoid selecting these types of apps if they provide unnecessary data access. ## App configuration diff --git a/windows/configuration/index.yml b/windows/configuration/index.yml index fe0ebfbafc..2891f614c0 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/index.yml +++ b/windows/configuration/index.yml @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ ### YamlMime:Landing title: Configure Windows client # < 60 chars -summary: Find out how to apply custom configurations to Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. Windows 10 provides many features and methods to help you configure or lock down specific parts of Windows client. # < 160 chars +summary: Find out how to apply custom configurations to Windows client devices. Windows provides many features and methods to help you configure or lock down specific parts of Windows client. # < 160 chars metadata: title: Configure Windows client # Required; page title displayed in search results. Include the brand. < 60 chars. @@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ metadata: ms.prod: windows-client ms.collection: - highpri + - tier1 author: aczechowski ms.author: aaroncz manager: dougeby diff --git a/windows/configuration/kiosk-single-app.md b/windows/configuration/kiosk-single-app.md index 3724425208..d48592fdfc 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/kiosk-single-app.md +++ b/windows/configuration/kiosk-single-app.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: Set up a single-app kiosk on Windows 10/11 -description: A single-use device is easy to set up in Windows 10 and Windows 11 for desktop editions (Pro, Enterprise, and Education). +title: Set up a single-app kiosk on Windows +description: A single-use device is easy to set up in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. ms.reviewer: sybruckm manager: aaroncz ms.author: lizlong @@ -8,7 +8,9 @@ ms.prod: windows-client author: lizgt2000 ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier1 ms.technology: itpro-configure ms.date: 12/31/2017 --- diff --git a/windows/configuration/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps.md b/windows/configuration/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps.md index 5e74a0ca9d..800e7781f6 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps.md +++ b/windows/configuration/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps.md @@ -9,7 +9,9 @@ manager: aaroncz ms.reviewer: sybruckm ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: how-to -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.date: 12/31/2017 --- @@ -247,7 +249,7 @@ A few things to note here: - The test device on which you customize the Start layout should have the same OS version that is installed on the device where you plan to deploy the multi-app assigned access configuration. - Since the multi-app assigned access experience is intended for fixed-purpose devices, to ensure the device experiences are consistent and predictable, use the *full* Start layout option instead of the *partial* Start layout. - There are no apps pinned on the taskbar in the multi-app mode, and it's not supported to configure Taskbar layout using the `` tag in a layout modification XML as part of the assigned access configuration. -- The following example uses `DesktopApplicationLinkPath` to pin the desktop app to start. When the desktop app doesn’t have a shortcut link on the target device, [learn how to provision .lnk files using Windows Configuration Designer](#lnk-files). +- The following example uses `DesktopApplicationLinkPath` to pin the desktop app to start. When the desktop app doesn't have a shortcut link on the target device, [learn how to provision .lnk files using Windows Configuration Designer](#lnk-files). The following example pins Groove Music, Movies & TV, Photos, Weather, Calculator, Paint, and Notepad apps on Start: @@ -284,7 +286,7 @@ The following example pins Groove Music, Movies & TV, Photos, Weather, Calculato ##### Taskbar -Define whether you want to have the taskbar present in the kiosk device. For tablet-based or touch-enabled all-in-one kiosks, when you don’t attach a keyboard and mouse, you can hide the taskbar as part of the multi-app experience if you want. +Define whether you want to have the taskbar present in the kiosk device. For tablet-based or touch-enabled all-in-one kiosks, when you don't attach a keyboard and mouse, you can hide the taskbar as part of the multi-app experience if you want. The following example exposes the taskbar to the end user: @@ -607,7 +609,7 @@ Lock the Taskbar | Enabled Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars | Enabled Prevent users from resizing the taskbar | Enabled Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu | Enabled -Remove ‘Map Network Drive’ and ‘Disconnect Network Drive’ | Enabled +Remove 'Map Network Drive' and 'Disconnect Network Drive' | Enabled Remove the Security and Maintenance icon | Enabled Turn off all balloon notifications | Enabled Turn off feature advertisement balloon notifications | Enabled @@ -615,7 +617,7 @@ Turn off toast notifications | Enabled Remove Task Manager | Enabled Remove Change Password option in Security Options UI | Enabled Remove Sign Out option in Security Options UI | Enabled -Remove All Programs list from the Start Menu | Enabled – Remove and disable setting +Remove All Programs list from the Start Menu | Enabled - Remove and disable setting Prevent access to drives from My Computer | Enabled - Restrict all drivers >[!NOTE] diff --git a/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-install-icd.md b/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-install-icd.md index c77e2f658e..8796ceac18 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-install-icd.md +++ b/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-install-icd.md @@ -1,14 +1,16 @@ --- -title: Install Windows Configuration Designer (Windows 10/11) +title: Install Windows Configuration Designer description: Learn how to install and use Windows Configuration Designer so you can easily configure devices running Windows 10/11. ms.prod: windows-client author: lizgt2000 ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.reviewer: gkomatsu +ms.reviewer: kevinsheehan manager: aaroncz -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure ms.date: 12/31/2017 --- diff --git a/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-packages.md b/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-packages.md index 4f0004d334..a6fac6c279 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-packages.md +++ b/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-packages.md @@ -1,14 +1,16 @@ --- -title: Provisioning packages overview on Windows 10/11 +title: Provisioning packages overview description: With Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can create provisioning packages that let you quickly and efficiently configure a device without having to install a new image. Learn about what provisioning packages, are and what they do. -ms.reviewer: gkomatsu +ms.reviewer: kevinsheehan manager: aaroncz ms.prod: windows-client author: lizgt2000 ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure ms.date: 12/31/2017 --- diff --git a/windows/configuration/stop-employees-from-using-microsoft-store.md b/windows/configuration/stop-employees-from-using-microsoft-store.md index 3ebc98f62f..9d33ff603e 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/stop-employees-from-using-microsoft-store.md +++ b/windows/configuration/stop-employees-from-using-microsoft-store.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Configure access to Microsoft Store (Windows 10) +title: Configure access to Microsoft Store description: Learn how to configure access to Microsoft Store for client computers and mobile devices in your organization. ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz @@ -9,7 +9,9 @@ ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: conceptual ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 11/29/2022 -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure --- diff --git a/windows/configuration/windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md b/windows/configuration/windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md index eec297b628..a3d8dd29c1 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md +++ b/windows/configuration/windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Customize and manage the Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout (Windows 10) | Microsoft Docs +title: Customize and manage the Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout description: On Windows devices, customize the start menu layout and taskbar using XML, group policy, provisioning package, or MDM policy. You can add pinned folders, add a start menu size, pin apps to the taskbar, and more. ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz @@ -9,7 +9,9 @@ ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 08/05/2021 -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure --- @@ -25,7 +27,7 @@ ms.technology: itpro-configure > > **Looking for OEM information?** See [Customize the Taskbar](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-taskbar) and [Customize the Start layout](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-start-menu). -Your organization can deploy a customized Start and taskbar to Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, or Education devices. Use a standard, customized Start layout on devices that are common to multiple users, and devices that are locked down. Configuring the taskbar allows you to pin useful apps for your users, and remove apps that are pinned by default. +Your organization can deploy a customized Start and taskbar to Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, or Education devices. Use a standard, customized Start layout on devices that are common to multiple users, and devices that are locked down. Configuring the taskbar allows you to pin useful apps for your users, and remove apps that are pinned by default. >[!NOTE] >Support for applying a customized taskbar using MDM is added in Windows 10, version 1703. @@ -215,7 +217,7 @@ On Windows 10 version 1607 and later, the new taskbar layout for upgrades apply If your Start layout customization isn't applied as you expect, open the **Event Viewer**. Go to **Applications and Services Log** > **Microsoft** > **Windows** > **ShellCommon-StartLayoutPopulation** > **Operational**. Look for the following events: -- **Event 22**: The XML is malformed. The specified file isn’t valid XML. This event can happen if the file has extra spaces or unexpected characters. Or, if the file isn't saved in the UTF8 format. +- **Event 22**: The XML is malformed. The specified file isn't valid XML. This event can happen if the file has extra spaces or unexpected characters. Or, if the file isn't saved in the UTF8 format. - **Event 64**: The XML is valid, and has unexpected values. This event can happen when the configuration isn't understood, elements aren't in [the required order](start-layout-xml-desktop.md#required-order), or source isn't found, such as a missing or misspelled `.lnk`. ## Next steps diff --git a/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight.md b/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight.md index b9bfa40f0f..33bd24bcc8 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight.md +++ b/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen (Windows 10) +title: Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen description: Windows Spotlight is an option for the lock screen background that displays different background images on the lock screen. ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz @@ -9,7 +9,9 @@ ms.author: lizlong ms.topic: article ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 04/30/2018 -ms.collection: highpri +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 ms.technology: itpro-configure --- @@ -23,7 +25,7 @@ ms.technology: itpro-configure Windows Spotlight is an option for the lock screen background that displays different background images and occasionally offers suggestions on the lock screen. Windows Spotlight is available in all desktop editions of Windows 10. -For managed devices running Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education, enterprise administrators can configure a mobile device management (MDM) or Group Policy setting to prevent users from using the Windows Spotlight background. For managed devices running Windows 10 Pro, version 1607, administrators can disable suggestions for third party apps. +For managed devices running Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education, enterprise administrators can configure a mobile device management (MDM) or Group Policy setting to prevent users from using the Windows Spotlight background. For managed devices running Windows 10 Pro, version 1607, administrators can disable suggestions for third party apps. >[!NOTE] @@ -99,4 +101,4 @@ The recommendation for custom lock screen images that include text (such as a le [Manage Windows 10 Start layout options](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) -  +