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windows/client-management/azure-ad-and-microsoft-intune-automatic-mdm-enrollment-in-the-new-portal.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Automatic MDM enrollment in the Intune admin center
 description: Automatic MDM enrollment in the Intune admin center
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/client-tools/administrative-tools-in-windows.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Windows Tools
 description: The folders for Windows Tools and Administrative Tools are folders in the Control Panel that contain tools for system administrators and advanced users.
 ms.date: 07/01/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
 ms.collection:
 - essentials-manage

windows/client-management/config-lock.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Secured-core configuration lock
 description: A secured-core PC (SCPC) feature that prevents configuration drift from secured-core PC features caused by unintentional misconfiguration.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 appliesto:
 - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/client-management/device-update-management.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Mobile device management MDM for device updates
 description: Windows provides several APIs to help mobile device management (MDM) solutions manage updates. Learn how to use these APIs to implement update management.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ms.collection:
 - highpri

windows/client-management/disconnecting-from-mdm-unenrollment.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Disconnecting from the management infrastructure (unenrollment)
 description: Disconnecting is initiated either locally by the user using a phone or remotely by the IT admin using management server.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/enterprise-app-management.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Enterprise app management
 description: This article covers one of the key mobile device management (MDM) features for managing the lifecycle of apps across Windows devices.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/esim-enterprise-management.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: eSIM Enterprise Management
 description: Learn how Mobile Device Management (MDM) Providers support the eSIM Profile Management Solution on Windows.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/federated-authentication-device-enrollment.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Federated authentication device enrollment
 description: This section provides an example of the mobile device enrollment protocol using federated authentication policy.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Manage Windows devices in your organization - transitioning to modern man
 description: This article offers strategies for deploying and managing Windows devices, including deploying Windows in a mixed environment.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ---
 
 # Manage Windows devices in your organization - transitioning to modern management

windows/client-management/mdm-overview.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Mobile Device Management overview
 description: Windows provides an enterprise-level solution to mobile management, to help IT pros comply with security policies while avoiding compromise of user's privacy.
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.collection:
 - highpri

windows/client-management/mobile-device-enrollment.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Mobile device enrollment
 description: Learn how mobile device enrollment verifies that only authenticated and authorized devices are managed by the enterprise.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ms.collection:
 - highpri

windows/client-management/oma-dm-protocol-support.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: OMA DM protocol support
 description: See how the OMA DM client communicates with the server over HTTPS and uses DM Sync (OMA DM v1.2) as the message payload.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/on-premise-authentication-device-enrollment.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: On-premises authentication device enrollment
 description: This section provides an example of the mobile device enrollment protocol using on-premises authentication policy.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/server-requirements-windows-mdm.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Server requirements for using OMA DM to manage Windows devices
 description: Learn about the general server requirements for using OMA DM to manage Windows devices, including the supported versions of OMA DM.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/using-powershell-scripting-with-the-wmi-bridge-provider.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Using PowerShell scripting with the WMI Bridge Provider
 description: This article covers using PowerShell Cmdlet scripts to configure per-user and per-device policy settings, and how to invoke methods through the WMI Bridge Provider.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/win32-and-centennial-app-policy-configuration.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Win32 and Desktop Bridge app ADMX policy Ingestion
 description: Ingest ADMX files and set ADMX policies for Win32 and Desktop Bridge apps.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Enterprise settings and policy management
 description: The DMClient manages the interaction between a device and a server. Learn more about the client-server management workflow.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/client-management/wmi-providers-supported-in-windows.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: WMI providers supported in Windows
 description: Manage settings and applications on devices that subscribe to the Mobile Device Management (MDM) service with Windows Management Infrastructure (WMI).
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/08/2024
 ---
 

windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-how-it-works.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: How provisioning works in Windows
 description: Learn more about how provisioning package work on Windows client devices. A provisioning package (.ppkg) is a container for a collection of configuration settings.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/09/2024
 ---
 

windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-powershell.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: PowerShell cmdlets for provisioning packages in Windows
 description: Learn more about the Windows PowerShell cmdlets that you can use with Provisioning packages on Windows devices.
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/09/2024
 ---
 

windows/deployment/update/check-release-health.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: How to check Windows release health
 description: Check the release health status of Microsoft 365 services before you call support to see if there's an active service interruption.
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.author: mstewart
 author: mestew
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/media-dynamic-update.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Update Windows installation media with Dynamic Update
 description: Learn how to acquire and apply Dynamic Update packages to existing Windows images prior to deployment
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Assign devices to servicing channels for updates
 description: Learn how to assign devices to servicing channels for Windows 10 updates locally, by using Group Policy, and by using MDM
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Prepare a servicing strategy for Windows client updates
 description: A strong Windows client deployment strategy begins with establishing a simple, repeatable process for testing and deploying each feature update.
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-csp-mdm.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Configure Windows Update for Business by using CSPs and MDM
 description: Walk through demonstration of how to configure Windows Update for Business settings using Configuration Service Providers and MDM.
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-group-policy.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Walk through of how to configure Windows Update for Business settin
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
 manager: aaroncz
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.author: mstewart

windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-configuration-intune.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ titleSuffix: Windows Update for Business reports
 description: How to configure devices to use Windows Update for Business reports from Microsoft Intune.
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-enable.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ titleSuffix: Windows Update for Business reports
 description: How to enable the Windows Update for Business reports service through the Azure portal or the Microsoft 365 admin center.
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-use.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ titleSuffix: Windows Update for Business reports
 description: How to use the Windows Update for Business reports data for custom solutions using tools like Azure Monitor Logs.
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-workbook.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ titleSuffix: Windows Update for Business reports
 description: How to use the Windows Update for Business reports workbook from the Azure portal.
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz

windows/deployment/update/wufb-wsus.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Use Windows Update for Business and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
 description: Learn how to use Windows Update for Business and WSUS together using the new scan source policy.
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-updates
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ The Windows update scan source policy enables you to choose what types of update
 We added the scan source policy starting with the [September 1, 2021—KB5005101 (OS Builds 19041.1202, 19042.1202, and 19043.1202) Preview](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5005101) update and it applies to Window 10, version 2004 and above and Windows 11. This policy changes the way devices determine whether to scan against a local WSUS server or Windows Update service.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> The policy **Do not allow update deferral policies to cause scans against Windows Update**, also known as Dual Scan, is no longer supported on Windows 11 and on Windows 10 it is replaced by the new Windows scan source policy and is not recommended for use. If you configure both on Windows 10, you will not get updates from Windows Update.
+> The policy **Do not allow update deferral policies to cause scans against Windows Update**, also known as Dual Scan, is no longer supported on Windows 11 and on Windows 10 it's replaced by the new Windows scan source policy and isn't recommended for use. If you configure both on Windows 10, you won't get updates from Windows Update.
 
 ## About the scan source policy
 
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ To help you better understand the scan source policy, see the default scan behav
 > The only two relevant policies for where your updates come from are the specify scan source policy and whether or not you have configured a WSUS server. This should simplify the configuration options.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> If you have devices configured for WSUS and do not configure the scan source policy for feature updates to come from Windows update or set any Windows Update for Business offering policies, then users who select "Check online for updates" on the Settings page may see the optional upgrade to Windows 11. We recommend configuring the scan source policy or a Windows Update for Business offering policy to prevent such.
+> If you have devices configured for WSUS and don't configure the scan source policy for feature updates to come from Windows update or set any Windows Update for Business offering policies, then users who select "Check online for updates" on the Settings page may see the optional upgrade to Windows 11. We recommend configuring the scan source policy or a Windows Update for Business offering policy to prevent such.
 
 ## Configure the scan sources
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ The policy can be configured using the following two methods:
 2. Configuration Service Provider (CSP) Policies: **SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceFor<Update Type>**:
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> - You should configure **all** of these policies if you are using CSPs.
+> - You should configure **all** of these policies if you're using CSPs.
 > - Editing the registry to change the behavior of update policies isn't recommended. Use Group Policy or the Configuration Service Provider (CSP) policy instead of directly writing to the registry. However, if you choose to edit the registry, ensure you've configured the `UseUpdateClassPolicySource` registry key too, or the scan source won't be altered.
 > - If you're also using the **Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair** policy to enable content for FoDs and language packs, see [How to make Features on Demand and language packs available when you're using WSUS or Configuration Manager](fod-and-lang-packs.md) to verify your policy configuration. 
 

windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 author: frankroj
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: upgrade-and-migration-article
 ms.collection:
   - highpri
   - tier2

windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ manager: aaroncz
 ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: upgrade-and-migration-article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 ms.date: 08/30/2024
 ---

windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-upgrade-paths.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium
 author: frankroj
 manager: aaroncz
 ms.author: frankroj
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: upgrade-and-migration-article
 ms.collection:
   - highpri
   - tier2

windows/deployment/usmt/migrate-application-settings.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/migration-store-types-overview.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: overview
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/understanding-migration-xml-files.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-choose-migration-store-type.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: overview
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-command-line-syntax.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: overview
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-common-migration-scenarios.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-determine-what-to-migrate.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-estimate-migration-store-size.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-extract-files-from-a-compressed-migration-store.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-hard-link-migration-store.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-how-to.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: overview
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-migrate-efs-files-and-certificates.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-migrate-user-accounts.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-migration-store-encryption.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-plan-your-migration.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-test-your-migration.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-what-does-usmt-migrate.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/usmt/verify-the-condition-of-a-compressed-migration-store.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 author: frankroj
 ms.date: 01/29/2025
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/AppIdTagging/appcontrol-appid-tagging-guide.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Designing, creating, managing, and troubleshooting App Control for Busine
 description: How to design, create, manage, and troubleshoot your App Control AppId Tagging policies
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ---
 
 # App Control Application ID (AppId) Tagging guide

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/add-rules-for-packaged-apps-to-existing-applocker-rule-set.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Add rules for packaged apps to existing AppLocker rule-set
 description: This article for IT professionals describes how to update your existing AppLocker policies for packaged apps using the Remote Server Administration Toolkit (RSAT).
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/applocker-architecture-and-components.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: AppLocker architecture and components
 description: This article for IT professional describes AppLocker’s basic architecture and its major components.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/applocker-functions.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: AppLocker functions
 description: This article for the IT professional lists the functions and security levels for AppLocker.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/applocker-overview.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: This article provides a description of AppLocker and can help you d
 ms.collection:
 - tier3
 - must-keep
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/applocker-policies-design-guide.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: AppLocker design guide
 description: This article for the IT professional introduces the design and planning steps required to deploy application control policies by using AppLocker.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/applocker-policy-use-scenarios.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: AppLocker policy use scenarios
 description: This article for the IT professional lists the various application control scenarios in which AppLocker policies can be effectively implemented.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/applocker-processes-and-interactions.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: AppLocker processes and interactions
 description: This article for the IT professional describes the process dependencies and interactions when AppLocker evaluates and enforces rules.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/determine-group-policy-structure-and-rule-enforcement.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Determine the Group Policy structure and rule enforcement
 description: This overview article describes the process to follow when you're planning to deploy AppLocker rules.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/dll-rules-in-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: DLL rules in AppLocker
 description: This article describes the file formats and available default rules for the DLL rule collection.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/document-your-application-list.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Document your app list
 description: This planning article describes the app information that you should document when you create a list of apps for AppLocker policies.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/enforce-applocker-rules.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Enforce AppLocker rules
 description: This article for IT professionals describes how to enforce application control rules by using AppLocker.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/executable-rules-in-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Executable rules in AppLocker
 description: This article describes the file formats and available default rules for the executable rule collection.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/how-applocker-works-techref.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: How AppLocker works
 description: This article for the IT professional provides links to articles about AppLocker architecture and components, processes and interactions, rules and policies.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/optimize-applocker-performance.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Optimize AppLocker performance
 description: This article for IT professionals describes how to optimize AppLocker policy enforcement.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/packaged-apps-and-packaged-app-installer-rules-in-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Packaged apps and packaged app installer rules in AppLocker
 description: This article explains the AppLocker rule collection for packaged app installers and packaged apps.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/requirements-to-use-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Requirements to use AppLocker
 description: This article for the IT professional lists software requirements to use AppLocker on the supported Windows operating systems.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/rule-collection-extensions.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: This article describes the RuleCollectionExtensions added in Window
 ms.collection:
 - tier3
 - must-keep
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/script-rules-in-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Script rules in AppLocker
 description: This article describes the file formats and available default rules for the script rule collection.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The following table lists the default rules that are available for the script ru
 | Allow all users to run scripts in the Program Files folder| (Default Rule) All scripts located in the Program Files folder | Everyone | Path: `%programfiles%\*`|
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> When a script runs that is not allowed by policy, AppLocker raises an event indicating that the script was "blocked". However, the actual script enforcement behavior is handled by the script host. In the case of PowerShell, "blocked" scripts will still run, but only in [Constrained Language Mode](/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_language_modes). Authorized scripts run in Full Language Mode.
+> When a script runs that isn't allowed by policy, AppLocker raises an event indicating that the script was "blocked". However, the actual script enforcement behavior is handled by the script host. In the case of PowerShell, "blocked" scripts will still run, but only in [Constrained Language Mode](/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_language_modes). Authorized scripts run in Full Language Mode.
 
 ## Related articles
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/security-considerations-for-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Security considerations for AppLocker
 description: This article for the IT professional describes the security considerations you need to address when implementing AppLocker.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/select-types-of-rules-to-create.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Select the types of rules to create
 description: This article lists resources you can use when selecting your application control policy rules by using AppLocker.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/tools-to-use-with-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Tools to use with AppLocker
 description: This article for the IT professional describes the tools available to create and administer AppLocker policies.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/understanding-applocker-rule-condition-types.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Understanding AppLocker rule condition types
 description: This article for the IT professional describes the three types of AppLocker rule conditions.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/use-the-applocker-windows-powershell-cmdlets.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Use the AppLocker Windows PowerShell cmdlets
 description: This article for IT professionals describes how each AppLocker Windows PowerShell cmdlet can help you administer your AppLocker application control policies.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/using-event-viewer-with-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Using Event Viewer with AppLocker
 description: This article lists AppLocker events and describes how to use Event Viewer with AppLocker.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/windows-installer-rules-in-applocker.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Windows Installer rules in AppLocker
 description: This article describes the file formats and available default rules for the Windows Installer rule collection.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/working-with-applocker-policies.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Working with AppLocker policies
 description: This article for IT professionals provides links to procedural articles about creating, maintaining, and testing AppLocker policies.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/working-with-applocker-rules.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: This article for IT professionals describes AppLocker rule types an
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 msauthor: jsuther
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ---
 
 # Working with AppLocker rules

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/deployment/use-code-signing-for-better-control-and-protection.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Use code signing for added control and protection with App Control
 description: Code signing can be used to better control Win32 app authorization and add protection for your App Control for Business policies.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/appcontrol-and-dotnet.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: App Control for Business and .NET
 description: Understand how App Control and .NET work together and use Dynamic Code Security to verify code loaded by .NET at runtime.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ---
 
 # App Control for Business and .NET

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/appcontrol-design-guide.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: App Control for Business design guide
 description: Microsoft App Control for Business allows organizations to control what apps and drivers will run on their managed Windows devices.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/appcontrol-wizard-create-base-policy.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: App Control for Business Wizard Base Policy Creation
 description: Creating new base App Control policies with the App Control Wizard.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/appcontrol-wizard-create-supplemental-policy.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: App Control for Business Wizard Supplemental Policy Creation
 description: Creating supplemental App Control policies with the App Control Wizard.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/appcontrol-wizard-editing-policy.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Editing App Control for Business Policies with the Wizard
 description: Editing existing base and supplemental policies with the Microsoft App Control Wizard.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/appcontrol-wizard-merging-policies.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: App Control for Business Wizard Policy Merging Operation
 description: Merging multiple policies into a single App Control policy with the App Control Wizard.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/appcontrol-wizard-parsing-event-logs.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: App Control for Business Wizard App Control Event Parsing
 description: Creating App Control policy rules from the App Control event logs and the MDE Advanced Hunting App Control events.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/appcontrol-wizard.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: App Control for Business Wizard
 description: The App Control for Business policy wizard tool allows you to create, edit, and merge App Control policies in a simple to use Windows application.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/operations/event-tag-explanations.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Understanding App Control event tags
 description: Learn what different App Control for Business event tags signify.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ---
 
 # Understanding App Control event tags

windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/operations/inbox-appcontrol-policies.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Inbox App Control policies
 description: This article describes the inbox App Control policies that may be active on a device.
 ms.manager: jsuther
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-control/introduction-to-virtualization-based-security-and-appcontrol.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: vinaypamnani-msft
 ms.author: vinpa
 manager: aaroncz
 ms.date: 09/11/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 appliesto:
 - ✅ <a href=\"https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client\" target=\"_blank\">Windows 11</a>
 - ✅ <a href=\"https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client\" target=\"_blank\">Windows 10</a>

windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/microsoft-defender-application-guard/test-scenarios-md-app-guard.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Testing scenarios with Microsoft Defender Application Guard
 description: Suggested testing scenarios for Microsoft Defender Application Guard, showing how it works in both Standalone and Enterprise-managed mode.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 07/11/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ---
 
 # Application Guard testing scenarios

windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-architecture.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Windows Sandbox architecture
 description: Windows Sandbox architecture
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 09/09/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-versions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Windows Sandbox versions
 description: Windows Sandbox versions
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 10/22/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/hardware-security/how-hardware-based-root-of-trust-helps-protect-windows.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: How System Guard helps protect Windows
 description: Learn how System Guard reorganizes the existing Windows system integrity features under one roof.
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 07/10/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ---
 
 # System Guard: How a hardware-based root of trust helps protect Windows

windows/security/hardware-security/kernel-dma-protection-for-thunderbolt.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Kernel DMA Protection
 description: Learn how Kernel DMA Protection protects Windows devices against drive-by Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks using PCI hot plug devices.
 ms.collection:
   - tier1
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/10/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/hardware-security/pluton/microsoft-pluton-security-processor.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Microsoft Pluton security processor
 description: Learn more about Microsoft Pluton security processor
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/10/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/hardware-security/pluton/pluton-as-tpm.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Microsoft Pluton as Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)
 description: Learn more about Microsoft Pluton security processor as Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ms.date: 07/10/2024
 ---
 

windows/security/hardware-security/system-guard-secure-launch-and-smm-protection.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: System Guard Secure Launch and SMM protection
 description: Explains how to configure System Guard Secure Launch and System Management Mode (SMM protection) to improve the startup security of Windows devices.
 ms.date: 07/10/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: article
 ---
 
 # System Guard Secure Launch and SMM protection