diff --git a/devices/surface/surface-diagnostic-toolkit-business.md b/devices/surface/surface-diagnostic-toolkit-business.md index 0a73499333..f67a2cb1db 100644 --- a/devices/surface/surface-diagnostic-toolkit-business.md +++ b/devices/surface/surface-diagnostic-toolkit-business.md @@ -27,8 +27,6 @@ Specifically, SDT for Business enables you to: To run SDT for Business, download the components listed in the following table. ->[!NOTE] ->In contrast to the way you typically install MSI packages, the SDT distributable MSI package can only be created by running Windows Installer (msiexec.exe) at a command prompt and setting the custom flag `ADMINMODE = 1`. For details, see [Run Surface Diagnostic Toolkit using commands](surface-diagnostic-toolkit-command-line.md). Mode | Primary scenarios | Download | Learn more --- | --- | --- | --- @@ -57,16 +55,40 @@ SDT for Business is supported on Surface 3 and later devices, including: ## Installing Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business -To create an SDT package that you can distribute to users in your organization, you first need to install SDT at a command prompt and set a custom flag to install the tool in admin mode. SDT contains the following install option flags: +To create an SDT package that you can distribute to users in your organization: + +1. Sign in to your Surface device using the Administrator account. +2. Download SDT Windows Installer Package (.msi) from the [Surface Tools for IT download page](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46703) and copy it to a preferred location on your Surface device, such as Desktop. +3. The SDT setup wizard appears, as shown in figure 1. Click **Next**. + + >[!NOTE] + >If the setup wizard does not appear, ensure that you are signed into the Administrator account on your computer. + + ![welcome to the Surface Diagnostic Toolkit setup wizard](images/sdt-1.png) + + *Figure 1. Surface Diagnostic Toolkit setup wizard* + +4. When the SDT setup wizard appears, click **Next**, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) + +5. On the Install Options screen, change the default install location if desired. +6. Under Setup Type, select **Advanced**. + + >[!NOTE] + >The standard option allows users to run the diagnostic tool directly on their Surface device provided they are signed into their device using an Administrator account. + + ![Install Options: Advanced](images/sdt-install.png) + +7. Click **Next** and then click **Install**. + +## Installing using the command line +If desired, you can install SDT at a command prompt and set a custom flag to install the tool in admin mode. SDT contains the following install option flags: - `SENDTELEMETRY` sends telemetry data to Microsoft. The flag accepts `0` for disabled or `1` for enabled. The default value is `1` to send telemetry. - `ADMINMODE` configures the tool to be installed in admin mode. The flag accepts `0` for client mode or `1` for IT Administrator mode. The default value is `0`. -**To install SDT in ADMINMODE:** +### To install SDT from the command line: -1. Sign in to your Surface device using the Administrator account. -2. Download SDT Windows Installer Package (.msi) from the [Surface Tools for IT download page](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46703) and copy it to a preferred location on your Surface device, such as Desktop. -3. Open a command prompt and enter: +1. Open a command prompt and enter: ``` msiexec.exe /i ADMINMODE=1. @@ -77,19 +99,6 @@ To create an SDT package that you can distribute to users in your organization, C:\Users\Administrator> msiexec.exe/I"C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Microsoft_Surface_Diagnostic_Toolkit_for_Business_Installer.msi" ADMINMODE=1 ``` -4. The SDT setup wizard appears, as shown in figure 1. Click **Next**. - - >[!NOTE] - >If the setup wizard does not appear, ensure that you are signed into the Administrator account on your computer. - - ![welcome to the Surface Diagnostic Toolkit setup wizard](images/sdt-1.png) - - *Figure 1. Surface Diagnostic Toolkit setup wizard* - -5. When the SDT setup wizard appears, click **Next**, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA), and select a location to install the package. - -6. Click **Next** and then click **Install**. - ## Locating SDT on your Surface device Both SDT and the SDT app console are installed at `C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Surface\Microsoft Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business`. @@ -154,7 +163,14 @@ You can select to run a wide range of logs across applications, drivers, hardwar - [Use Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business using commands](surface-diagnostic-toolkit-command-line.md) - +# Version history +## Version 2.36.139.0 +Release date: April 26, 2019
+This version of Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business adds support for the following: +- Advanced Setup option to unlock admin capabilities through the installer UI , without requiring command line configuration. +- Accessibility improvements. +- Surface brightness control settings included in logs. +- External monitor compatibility support link in report generator.