diff --git a/windows/configuration/diagnostic-data-viewer-overview.md b/windows/configuration/diagnostic-data-viewer-overview.md index a592053dc2..96db41f3a8 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/diagnostic-data-viewer-overview.md +++ b/windows/configuration/diagnostic-data-viewer-overview.md @@ -1,31 +1,31 @@ -Diangnostic Data Viewer -======================= +--- +description: Use this article to make informed decisions about how you can configure telemetry in your organization. +title: Diagnostic Data Viewer Overview (Windows 10) +keywords: privacy +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +ms.pagetype: security +ms.localizationpriority: high +author: eross-msft +ms.author: lizross +ms.date: 01/09/2018 +--- -## Introduction -The Diagnostic Data Viewer is a Windows application that allows you to see the diagnostic data that your device sends to Microsoft. -This application displays the exact details which are sent from your device and groups this data into simple categories for you to understand it's purpose. +# Diagnostic Data Viewer Overview -## Installation +**Applies to** -### Enable Data Viewing -Before launching the application, you must enable data viewing in the Settings Panel by navigating to Settings->Privacy->Feedback & diagnostics and setting the data viewing toggle button below to On. -Enabling data viewing allows Windows to temporarily persist a copy of the diagnostic data after it is sent to Microsoft. +- Windows 10, version 1709 +- Windows Server -![alt text](data_viewing.jpeg "How to enable data viewing") + -### Download -The application is available for download via this [Windows Store Product Page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/diagnostic-data-viewer/9n8wtrrsq8f7?rtc=1). +The Diagnostic Data Viewer is a Windows app that lets you review the diagnostic data your device is sending to Microsoft, grouping the info into simple categories based on how it's used by Microsoft. -### Launch -The application can be launched form the Settings Panel by navigating to Settings->Privacy->Feedback & diagnostics and clicking the Diangostic Data Viewer button below. You must enable -data viewing as described in the previous step to be able to see the diagnostic data in the tool. +## Diagnostic Data Viewer features +The Diagnostic Data Viewer provides you with the following features to view and filter your device's diagnostic data. -![alt text](settings_launch.jpg "Launching the app from Settings Panel") - -You can also launch the tool from the Start menu by clicking start and searching for Diagnostic Data Viewer. - - -## Features ### View Events The Diagnostic Data Viewer shows diagnostic events in the left column. An event signifies that an some activity occurred and some information was packaged together to sent to Microsoft. Clicking on an event opens up a detailed JSON view which is the exact details uploaded to Microsoft. The information helps Microsoft to continually improve the Windows platform. @@ -36,7 +36,40 @@ which contain the matching text. Clicking on a resulting event will open the det ### Filter Categories Clicking the 3-line menu icon in the top left of the applicaiton will open the detailed menu. Here you can find a list of categories which signify what these events are used for at Microsoft. You can use -the check-boxes to filter between the categories. +the check-boxes to filter between the categories. + +## Install and Use the Diagnostic Data Viewer +You must turn on data viewing and download the app before you can use the Diagnostic Data Viewer to review your device's diagnostic data. + +### Turn on data viewing +Before you can use this tool, you must turn on data viewing in the **Settings** panel. + +**To turn on data viewing** +1. Go to **Start**, select **Settings** > **Privacy** > **Feedback & diagnostics**. + +2. Under **Diagnostic data**, turn on the **If data viewing is enabled, you can syour diagnostics data** option. + + ![Location to turn on data viewing](images/ddv-data-viewing.png) + + By turning on data viewing, Windows can temporarily keep a copy of your diagnostic data after it's sent to Microsoft. + +### Download the Diagnostic Data Viewer +Download the app from the [Windows Store Diagnostic Data Viewer](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/diagnostic-data-viewer/9n8wtrrsq8f7?rtc=1) page. + +### Start the Diagnostic Data Viewer +You must start this app from the **Settings** panel. + +**To start the Diagnostic Data Viewer** +1. Go to **Start**, select **Settings** > **Privacy** > **Feedback & diagnostics**. + +2. Under **Diagnostic data**, select the **Diagnostic Data Viewer** button. + + ![Turn on the Diagnostic Data Viewer](images/ddv-settings-launch.png) + + -OR- +3. Go to **Start** and search for the Diagnostic Data Viewer app. + + ## Event Feedback At the top right of the Diagnostic Data Viewer, there is an icon to provide feedback via the Feedback Hub application. If you selected a certain event in the Diagnostic Data Viewer, the event name will be pre-filled @@ -65,4 +98,3 @@ If you're device is part of this group sending additional diagnostic data, you w as part of the additional diagnostic data to help improve the Windows platform. ![alt text](event_sample.jpg "Event Sampling") -