diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md index 98d3fa7f9e..02894befe1 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md @@ -23,13 +23,10 @@ This article provides additional resources about [deprecated features for Window ## Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool resources -The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-msdt-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired](#retired-msdt-troubleshooters). +The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. There are currently 28 built-in troubleshooters for MSDT. Half of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-msdt-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while the other half will be [retired](#retired-msdt-troubleshooters). -If you're using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. Contact Microsoft support if you require +If you're using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This change will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. [Contact Microsoft support](https://support.microsoft.com/contactus) for Windows if you require additional assistance. - -https://support.microsoft.com/contactus#! - ### Redirected MSDT troubleshooters The following troubleshooters will automatically be redirected when you access them from **Start** > **Settings** > **System** > **Troubleshoot**: @@ -42,7 +39,6 @@ The following troubleshooters will automatically be redirected when you access t | Windows Network Diagnostics | Windows Media Player DVD | Windows Media Player Library | | Windows Media Player Settings | Windows Update | | - ### Retired MSDT troubleshooters The following troubleshooters will be removed in a future release of Windows: @@ -57,3 +53,6 @@ The following troubleshooters will be removed in a future release of Windows: ## Next steps +- [Windows feature lifecycle](windows-feature-lifecycle.md) +- [Deprecated Windows features](deprecated-features.md) +- [Removed Windows features](removed-features.md) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 8f3fa6849d..ff87a66480 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b |Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | | ----------- | --------------------- | ---- | -| Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) | [MSDT](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) is deprecated and will be removed in future releases of Windows. MSDT is used to gather diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. For more information, see [***Blog post placeholder***](https://learn.microsoft.com) and [Resources for deprecated features](deprecated-features-resources.md) | January 2023 | +| Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) | [MSDT](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) is deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. MSDT is used to gather diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. For more information, see [***Blog post placeholder***](https://learn.microsoft.com) and [Resources for deprecated features](deprecated-features-resources.md) | January 2023 | | Update Compliance | [Update Compliance](/windows/deployment/update/update-compliance-monitor), a cloud-based service for the Windows client, is no longer being developed. This service has been replaced with [Windows Update for Business reports](/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-overview), which provides reporting on client compliance with Microsoft updates from the Azure portal. | November 2022| | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 |