diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-administering-uev.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-administering-uev.md index 7bf2b82260..0a76ddcdb0 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-administering-uev.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-administering-uev.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ This topic explains how to use the UE-V template generator and manage custom set ## Back up and restore application and Windows settings that are synchronized with UE-V -Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Windows PowerShell features of UE-V allow you to restore settings packages. By using WMI and Windows PowerShell commands, you can restore application and Windows settings to their original state and restore additional settings when a user adopts a new device. +Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Windows PowerShell features of UE-V allow you to restore settings packages. By using WMI and Windows PowerShell commands, you can restore application and Windows settings to their original state and restore other settings when a user adopts a new device. [Manage Administrative Backup and Restore in UE-V](uev-manage-administrative-backup-and-restore.md) diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-application-template-schema-reference.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-application-template-schema-reference.md index 039d7669a1..3a98106d0c 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-application-template-schema-reference.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-application-template-schema-reference.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ This section details the XML structure of the UE-V settings location template an **Type: String** -The XML declaration must specify the XML version 1.0 attribute (<?xml version="1.0">). Settings location templates created by the UE-V template generator are saved in UTF-8 encoding, although the encoding is not explicitly specified. We recommend that you include the encoding="UTF-8" attribute in this element as a best practice. All templates included with the product specify this tag as well (see the documents in %ProgramFiles%\\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization\\Templates for reference). For example: +The XML declaration must specify the XML version 1.0 attribute (<?xml version="1.0">). Settings location templates created by the UE-V template generator are saved in UTF-8 encoding, although the encoding isn't explicitly specified. We recommend that you include the encoding="UTF-8" attribute in this element as a best practice. All templates included with the product specify this tag as well (see the documents in %ProgramFiles%\\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization\\Templates for reference). For example: `` @@ -74,22 +74,22 @@ UE-V uses the `https://schemas.microsoft.com/UserExperienceVirtualization/2012/S ### Data types -These are the data types for the UE-V application template schema. +These data types are the ones for the UE-V application template schema. **GUID** -GUID describes a standard globally unique identifier regular expression in the form "\\{\[a-fA-F0-9\]{8}-\[a-fA-F0-9\]{4}-\[a-fA-F0-9\]{4}-\[a-fA-F0-9\]{4}-\[a-fA-F0-9\]{12}\\}". This is used in the Filesetting\\Root\\KnownFolder element to verify the formatting of well-known folders. +GUID describes a standard globally unique identifier regular expression in the form "\\{\[a-fA-F0-9\]{8}-\[a-fA-F0-9\]{4}-\[a-fA-F0-9\]{4}-\[a-fA-F0-9\]{4}-\[a-fA-F0-9\]{12}\\}". This GUID is used in the Filesetting\\Root\\KnownFolder element to verify the formatting of well-known folders. **FilenameString** FilenameString refers to the file name of a process to be monitored. Its values are restricted by the regex \[^\\\\\\?\\\*\\|<>/:\]+, (that is, they may not contain backslash characters, asterisk or question mark wild-card characters, the pipe character, the greater than or less than sign, forward slash, or colon characters). **IDString** -IDString refers to the ID value of Application elements, SettingsLocationTemplate, and Common elements (used to describe application suites that share common settings). It is restricted by the same regex as FilenameString (\[^\\\\\\?\\\*\\|<>/:\]+). +IDString refers to the ID value of Application elements, SettingsLocationTemplate, and Common elements (used to describe application suites that share common settings). It's restricted by the same regex as FilenameString (\[^\\\\\\?\\\*\\|<>/:\]+). **TemplateVersion** TemplateVersion is an integer value used to describe the revision of the settings location template. Its value may range from 0 to 2147483647. **Empty** -Empty refers to a null value. This is used in Process\\ShellProcess to indicate that there is no process to monitor. This value should not be used in any application templates. +Empty refers to a null value. This data type is used in Process\\ShellProcess to indicate that there's no process to monitor. This value shouldn't be used in any application templates. **Author** The Author data type is a complex type that identifies the author of a template. It contains two child elements: **Name** and **Email**. Within the Author data type, the Name element is mandatory while the Email element is optional. This type is described in more detail under the SettingsLocationTemplate element. @@ -121,9 +121,9 @@ The Processes data type represents a container for a collection of one or more P **Path** Path is consumed by RegistrySetting and FileSetting to refer to registry and file paths. This element supports two optional attributes: **Recursive** and **DeleteIfNotFound**. Both values are set to default="False". -Recursive indicates that the path and all subfolders are included for file settings or that all child registry keys are included for registry settings. In both cases, all items at the current level are included in the data captured. For a FileSettings object, all files within the specified folder are included in the data captured by UE-V but folders are not included. For registry paths, all values in the current path are captured but child registry keys are not captured. In both cases, care should be taken to avoid capturing large data sets or large numbers of items. +Recursive indicates that the path and all subfolders are included for file settings or that all child registry keys are included for registry settings. In both cases, all items at the current level are included in the data captured. For a FileSettings object, all files within the specified folder are included in the data captured by UE-V but folders aren't included. For registry paths, all values in the current path are captured but child registry keys aren't captured. In both cases, care should be taken to avoid capturing large data sets or large numbers of items. -The DeleteIfNotFound attribute removes the setting from the user's settings storage path data. This may be desirable in cases where removing these settings from the package will save a large amount of disk space on the settings storage path file server. +The DeleteIfNotFound attribute removes the setting from the user’s settings storage path data. This removal may be desirable in cases where removing these settings from the package will save a large amount of disk space on the settings storage path file server. **FileMask** FileMask specifies only certain file types for the folder that is defined by Path. For example, Path might be `C:\users\username\files` and FileMask could be `*.txt` to include only text files. @@ -139,8 +139,8 @@ Settings is a container for all the settings that apply to a particular template |Element|Description| |--- |--- | -|Asynchronous|Asynchronous settings packages are applied without blocking the application startup so that the application start proceeds while the settings are still being applied. This is useful for settings that can be applied asynchronously, such as those get/set through an API, like SystemParameterSetting.| -|PreventOverlappingSynchronization|By default, UE-V only saves settings for an application when the last instance of an application using the template is closed. When this element is set to 'false', UE-V exports the settings even if other instances of an application are running. Suited templates - those that include a Common element section- that are shipped with UE-V use this flag to enable shared settings to always export on application close, while preventing application-specific settings from exporting until the last instance is closed.| +|Asynchronous|Asynchronous settings packages are applied without blocking the application startup so that the application start proceeds while the settings are still being applied. This element is useful for settings that can be applied asynchronously, such as those settings get/set through an API, like SystemParameterSetting.| +|PreventOverlappingSynchronization|By default, UE-V only saves settings for an application when the last instance of an application using the template is closed. When this element is set to ‘false’, UE-V exports the settings even if other instances of an application are running. Suited templates – those templates that include a Common element section– that are shipped with UE-V use this flag to enable shared settings to always export on application close, while preventing application-specific settings from exporting until the last instance is closed.| |AlwaysApplySettings|This parameter forces an imported settings package to be applied even if there are no differences between the package and the current state of the application. This parameter should be used only in special cases since it can slow down settings import.| ### Name Element @@ -149,10 +149,10 @@ Settings is a container for all the settings that apply to a particular template **Type: String** -Name specifies a unique name for the settings location template. This is used for display purposes when referencing the template in WMI, PowerShell, Event Viewer and debug logs. In general, avoid referencing version information, as this can be objected from the ProductVersion element. For example, specify `My Application` rather than `My Application 1.1`. +Name specifies a unique name for the settings location template. This name is used for display purposes when referencing the template in WMI, PowerShell, Event Viewer and debug logs. In general, avoid referencing version information, as this referencing can be objected from the ProductVersion element. For example, specify `My Application` rather than `My Application 1.1`. > [!NOTE] -> UE-V does not reference external DTDs, so it is not possible to use named entities in a settings location template. For example, do not use ® to refer to the registered trade mark sign ®. Instead, use canonical numbered references to include these types of special characters, for example, &\#174 for the ® character. This rule applies to all string values in this document. +> UE-V does not reference external DTDs, so it's not possible to use named entities in a settings location template. For example, do not use ® to refer to the registered trade mark sign ®. Instead, use canonical numbered references to include these types of special characters, for example, &\#174 for the ® character. This rule applies to all string values in this document. See for a complete list of character entities. UTF-8-encoded documents may include the Unicode characters directly. Saving templates through the UE-V template generator converts character entities to their Unicode representations automatically. @@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ See for a complete list of character ent **Type: String** -ID populates a unique identifier for a particular template. This tag becomes the primary identifier that the UE-V service uses to reference the template at runtime (for example, see the output of the Get-UevTemplate and Get-UevTemplateProgram PowerShell cmdlets). By convention, this tag should not contain any spaces, which simplifies scripting. Version numbers of applications should be specified in this element to allow for easy identification of the template, such as `MicrosoftOffice2016Win64`. +ID populates a unique identifier for a particular template. This tag becomes the primary identifier that the UE-V service uses to reference the template at runtime (for example, see the output of the Get-UevTemplate and Get-UevTemplateProgram PowerShell cmdlets). By convention, this tag shouldn't contain any spaces, which simplifies scripting. Version numbers of applications should be specified in this element to allow for easy identification of the template, such as `MicrosoftOffice2016Win64`. ### Version Element @@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ ID populates a unique identifier for a particular template. This tag becomes the **Maximum Value: 2147483647** -Version identifies the version of the settings location template for administrative tracking of changes. The UE-V template generator automatically increments this number by one each time the template is saved. Notice that this field must be a whole number integer; fractional values, such as `2.5` are not allowed. +Version identifies the version of the settings location template for administrative tracking of changes. The UE-V template generator automatically increments this number by one each time the template is saved. Notice that this field must be a whole number integer; fractional values, such as `2.5` aren't allowed. > [!TIP] > You can save notes about version changes using XML comment tags ``, for example: @@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ Author identifies the creator of the settings location template. Two optional ch **Type: Element** -Processes contains at least one `` element, which in turn contains the following child elements: **Filename**, **Architecture**, **ProductName**, **FileDescription**, **ProductVersion**, and **FileVersion**. The Filename child element is mandatory and the others are optional. A fully populated element contains tags similar to this example: +Processes contain at least one `` element, which in turn contains the following child elements: **Filename**, **Architecture**, **ProductName**, **FileDescription**, **ProductVersion**, and **FileVersion**. The Filename child element is mandatory and the others are optional. A fully populated element contains tags similar to this example: ```xml @@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ A value of **True** indicates that the string contains illegal characters. Here -In rare circumstances, the FileName value will not necessarily include the .exe extension, but it should be specified as part of the value. For example, `MyApplication.exe` should be specified instead of `MyApplication`. The second example will not apply the template to the process if the actual name of the executable file is "MyApplication.exe". +In rare circumstances, the FileName value won't necessarily include the .exe extension, but it should be specified as part of the value. For example, `MyApplication.exe` should be specified instead of `MyApplication`. The second example won't apply the template to the process if the actual name of the executable file is “MyApplication.exe”. ### Architecture @@ -279,9 +279,9 @@ In rare circumstances, the FileName value will not necessarily include the .exe **Type: Architecture (String)** -Architecture refers to the processor architecture for which the target executable was compiled. Valid values are Win32 for 32-bit applications or Win64 for 64-bit applications. If present, this tag limits the applicability of the settings location template to a particular application architecture. For an example of this, compare the %ProgramFiles%\\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization\\templates\\ MicrosoftOffice2016Win32.xml and MicrosoftOffice2016Win64.xml files included with UE-V. This is useful when relative paths change between different versions of an executable or if settings have been added or removed when moving from one processor architecture to another. +Architecture refers to the processor architecture for which the target executable was compiled. Valid values are Win32 for 32-bit applications or Win64 for 64-bit applications. If present, this tag limits the applicability of the settings location template to a particular application architecture. For an example of this applicability restriction, compare the %ProgramFiles%\\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization\\templates\\ MicrosoftOffice2016Win32.xml and MicrosoftOffice2016Win64.xml files included with UE-V. This applicability restriction is useful when relative paths change between different versions of an executable or if settings have been added or removed when moving from one processor architecture to another. -If this element is absent, the settings location template ignores the process' architecture and applies to both 32 and 64-bit processes if the file name and other attributes apply. +If this element is absent, the settings location template ignores the process’ architecture and applies to both 32-bit and 64-bit processes if the file name and other attributes apply. > [!NOTE] > UE-V does not support ARM processors in this version. @@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ If this element is absent, the settings location template ignores the process' a **Type: String** -ProductName is an optional element used to identify a product for administrative purposes or reporting. ProductName differs from Filename in that there are no regular expression restrictions on its value. This allows for more easily understood descriptions of a process where the executable name may not be obvious. For example: +ProductName is an optional element used to identify a product for administrative purposes or reporting. ProductName differs from Filename in that there are no regular expression restrictions on its value. This flexibility allows for more easily understood descriptions of a process where the executable name may not be obvious. For example: ```xml @@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ ProductName is an optional element used to identify a product for administrative **Type: String** -FileDescription is an optional tag that allows for an administrative description of the executable file. This is a free text field and can be useful in distinguishing multiple executables within a software package where there is a need to identify the function of the executable. +FileDescription is an optional tag that allows for an administrative description of the executable file. This tag is a free text field and can be useful in distinguishing multiple executables within a software package where there's a need to identify the function of the executable. For example, in a suited application, it might be useful to provide reminders about the function of two executables (MyApplication.exe and MyApplicationHelper.exe), as shown here: @@ -396,13 +396,13 @@ Only the Minor element is present. Major must be included as well. **Type: String** -FileVersion differentiates between the release version of a published application and the internal build details of a component executable. For the majority of commercial applications, these numbers are identical. Where they vary, the product version of a file indicates a generic version identification of a file, while file version indicates a specific build of a file (as in the case of a hotfix or update). This uniquely identifies files without breaking detection logic. +FileVersion differentiates between the release version of a published application and the internal build details of a component executable. For most of the commercial applications, these numbers are identical. Where they vary, the product version of a file indicates a generic version identification of a file, while file version indicates a specific build of a file (as in the example of a hotfix or update). This file version uniquely identifies files without breaking detection logic. To determine the product version and file version of a particular executable, right-click on the file in Windows Explorer, select Properties, then click on the Details tab. -Including a FileVersion element for an application allows for more granular fine-tuning detection logic, but is not necessary for most applications. The ProductVersion element settings are checked first, and then FileVersion is checked. The more restrictive setting will apply. +Including a FileVersion element for an application allows for more granular fine-tuning detection logic, but isn't necessary for most applications. The ProductVersion element settings are checked first, and then FileVersion is checked. The more restrictive setting will apply. -The child elements and syntax rules for FileVersion are identical to those of ProductVersion. +The child elements and syntax rules for FileVersion are identical to those elements and rules of ProductVersion. ```xml @@ -421,38 +421,38 @@ The child elements and syntax rules for FileVersion are identical to those of Pr ### Application Element -Application is a container for settings that apply to a particular application. It is a collection of the following fields/types. +Application is a container for settings that apply to a particular application. It's a collection of the following fields/types. |Field/Type|Description| |--- |--- | -|Name|Specifies a unique name for the settings location template. This is used for display purposes when referencing the template in WMI, PowerShell, Event Viewer and debug logs. For more information, see [Name](#name21).| +|Name|Specifies a unique name for the settings location template. This name is used for display purposes when referencing the template in WMI, PowerShell, Event Viewer and debug logs. For more information, see [Name](#name21).| |ID|Populates a unique identifier for a particular template. This tag becomes the primary identifier that the UE-V service uses to reference the template at runtime. For more information, see [ID](#id21).| |Description|An optional description of the template.| |LocalizedNames|An optional name displayed in the UI, localized by a language locale.| |LocalizedDescriptions|An optional template description localized by a language locale.| |Version|Identifies the version of the settings location template for administrative tracking of changes. For more information, see [Version](#version21).| -|DeferToMSAccount|Controls whether this template is enabled in conjunction with a Microsoft account or not. If Microsoft account syncing is enabled for a user on a machine, then this template will automatically be disabled.| -|DeferToOffice365|Similar to Microsoft account, this controls whether this template is enabled in conjunction with Office365. If Office 365 is being used to sync settings, this template will automatically be disabled.| -|FixedProfile|Specifies that this template can only be associated with the profile specified within this element, and cannot be changed via WMI or PowerShell.| +|DeferToMSAccount|Controls whether this template is enabled in conjunction with a Microsoft account or not. If MSA syncing is enabled for a user on a machine, then this template will automatically be disabled.| +|DeferToOffice365|Similar to MSA, this type controls whether this template is enabled in conjunction with Office365. If Office 365 is being used to sync settings, this template will automatically be disabled.| +|FixedProfile|Specifies that this template can only be associated with the profile specified within this element, and can't be changed via WMI or PowerShell.| |Processes|A container for a collection of one or more Process elements. For more information, see [Processes](#processes21).| |Settings|A container for all the settings that apply to a particular template. It contains instances of the Registry, File, SystemParameter, and CustomAction settings. For more information, see **Settings** in [Data types](#data21)".| ### Common Element -Common is similar to an Application element, but it is always associated with two or more Application elements. The Common section represents the set of settings that are shared between those Application instances. It is a collection of the following fields/types. +Common is similar to an Application element, but it's always associated with two or more Application elements. The Common section represents the set of settings that are shared between those Application instances. It's a collection of the following fields/types. |Field/Type|Description| |--- |--- | -|Name|Specifies a unique name for the settings location template. This is used for display purposes when referencing the template in WMI, PowerShell, Event Viewer and debug logs. For more information, see [Name](#name21).| +|Name|Specifies a unique name for the settings location template. This name is used for display purposes when referencing the template in WMI, PowerShell, Event Viewer and debug logs. For more information, see [Name](#name21).| |ID|Populates a unique identifier for a particular template. This tag becomes the primary identifier that the UE-V service uses to reference the template at runtime. For more information, see [ID](#id21).| |Description|An optional description of the template.| |LocalizedNames|An optional name displayed in the UI, localized by a language locale.| |LocalizedDescriptions|An optional template description localized by a language locale.| |Version|Identifies the version of the settings location template for administrative tracking of changes. For more information, see [Version](#version21).| -|DeferToMSAccount|Controls whether this template is enabled in conjunction with a Microsoft account or not. If Microsoft account syncing is enabled for a user on a machine, then this template will automatically be disabled.| -|DeferToOffice365|Similar to Microsoft account, this controls whether this template is enabled in conjunction with Office365. If Office 365 is being used to sync settings, this template will automatically be disabled.| -|FixedProfile|Specifies that this template can only be associated with the profile specified within this element, and cannot be changed via WMI or PowerShell.| +|DeferToMSAccount|Controls whether this template is enabled in conjunction with a Microsoft account or not. If MSA syncing is enabled for a user on a machine, then this template will automatically be disabled.| +|DeferToOffice365|Similar to MSA, this type controls whether this template is enabled in conjunction with Office365. If Office 365 is being used to sync settings, this template will automatically be disabled.| +|FixedProfile|Specifies that this template can only be associated with the profile specified within this element, and can't be changed via WMI or PowerShell.| |Settings|A container for all the settings that apply to a particular template. It contains instances of the Registry, File, SystemParameter, and CustomAction settings. For more information, see **Settings** in [Data types](#data21).| ### SettingsLocationTemplate Element @@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ This element defines the settings for a single application or a suite of applica |Field/Type|Description| |--- |--- | -|Name|Specifies a unique name for the settings location template. This is used for display purposes when referencing the template in WMI, PowerShell, Event Viewer and debug logs. For more information, see [Name](#name21).| +|Name|Specifies a unique name for the settings location template. This type is used for display purposes when referencing the template in WMI, PowerShell, Event Viewer and debug logs. For more information, see [Name](#name21).| |ID|Populates a unique identifier for a particular template. This tag becomes the primary identifier that the UE-V service uses to reference the template at runtime. For more information, see [ID](#id21).| |Description|An optional description of the template.| |LocalizedNames|An optional name displayed in the UI, localized by a language locale.| @@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ This element defines the settings for a single application or a suite of applica ### Appendix: SettingsLocationTemplate.xsd -Here is the SettingsLocationTemplate.xsd file showing its elements, child elements, attributes, and parameters: +Here's the SettingsLocationTemplate.xsd file showing its elements, child elements, attributes, and parameters: ```xml diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-changing-the-frequency-of-scheduled-tasks.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-changing-the-frequency-of-scheduled-tasks.md index 61ca2b8c88..f9a1b5f123 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-changing-the-frequency-of-scheduled-tasks.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-changing-the-frequency-of-scheduled-tasks.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ When the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) service is enabled, it creates th > [!NOTE] > These tasks must remain enabled, because UE-V cannot function without them. -These scheduled tasks are not configurable with the UE-V tools. Administrators who want to change the scheduled task for these items can create a script that uses the Schtasks.exe command-line options. +These scheduled tasks aren't configurable with the UE-V tools. Administrators who want to change the scheduled task for these items can create a script that uses the Schtasks.exe command-line options. For more information about Schtasks.exe, see [Schtasks](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/cc725744(v=ws.11)). @@ -38,11 +38,11 @@ The following scheduled tasks are included in UE-V with sample scheduled task co ### Monitor Application Settings -The **Monitor Application Settings** task is used to synchronize settings for Windows apps. It is runs at logon but is delayed by 30 seconds to not affect the logon detrimentally. The Monitor Application Status task runs the UevAppMonitor.exe file, which is located in the UE-V Agent installation directory. +The **Monitor Application Settings** task is used to synchronize settings for Windows apps. It's runs at sign in but is delayed by 30 seconds to not affect the logon detrimentally. The Monitor Application Status task runs the UevAppMonitor.exe file, which is located in the UE-V Agent installation directory. |Task name|Default event| |--- |--- | -|\Microsoft\UE-V\Monitor Application Status|Logon| +|\Microsoft\UE-V\Monitor Application Status|Sign in| ### Sync Controller Application @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ The **Sync Controller Application** task is used to start the Sync Controller to |Task name|Default event| |--- |--- | -|\Microsoft\UE-V\Sync Controller Application|Logon, and every 30 minutes thereafter| +|\Microsoft\UE-V\Sync Controller Application|Sign in, and every 30 minutes thereafter| For example, the following command configures the agent to synchronize settings every 15 minutes instead of the default 30 minutes. @@ -60,11 +60,11 @@ Schtasks /change /tn “Microsoft\UE-V\Sync Controller Application” /ri 15 ### Synchronize Settings at Logoff -The **Synchronize Settings at Logoff** task is used to start an application at logon that controls the synchronization of applications at logoff for UE-V. The Synchronize Settings at Logoff task runs the Microsoft.Uev.SyncController.exe file, which is located in the UE-V Agent installation directory. +The **Synchronize Settings at Logoff** task is used to start an application at sign in that controls the synchronization of applications at sign out for UE-V. The Synchronize Settings at Logoff task runs the Microsoft.Uev.SyncController.exe file, which is located in the UE-V Agent installation directory. |Task name|Default event| |--- |--- | -|\Microsoft\UE-V\Synchronize Settings at Logoff|Logon| +|\Microsoft\UE-V\Synchronize Settings at Logoff|Sign in| ### Template Auto Update @@ -88,22 +88,22 @@ The following chart provides additional information about scheduled tasks for UE |Task Name (file name)|Default Frequency|Power Toggle|Idle Only|Network Connection|Description| |--- |--- |--- |--- |--- |--- | -|**Monitor Application Settings** (UevAppMonitor.exe)|Starts 30 seconds after logon and continues until logoff.|No|Yes|N/A|Synchronizes settings for Windows (AppX) apps.| -|**Sync Controller Application** (Microsoft.Uev.SyncController.exe)|At logon and every 30 min thereafter.|Yes|Yes|Only if Network is connected|Starts the Sync Controller which synchronizes local settings with the settings storage location.| -|**Synchronize Settings at Logoff** (Microsoft.Uev.SyncController.exe)|Runs at logon and then waits for Logoff to Synchronize settings.|No|Yes|N/A|Start an application at logon that controls the synchronization of applications at logoff.| -|**Template Auto Update** (ApplySettingsCatalog.exe)|Runs at initial logon and at 3:30 AM every day thereafter.|Yes|No|N/A|Checks the settings template catalog for new, updated, or removed templates. This task only runs if SettingsTemplateCatalog is configured.| +|**Monitor Application Settings** (UevAppMonitor.exe)|Starts 30 seconds after sign in and continues until sign out.|No|Yes|N/A|Synchronizes settings for Windows (AppX) apps.| +|**Sync Controller Application** (Microsoft.Uev.SyncController.exe)|At sign in and every 30 min thereafter.|Yes|Yes|Only if Network is connected|Starts the Sync Controller that synchronizes local settings with the settings storage location.| +|**Synchronize Settings at Logoff** (Microsoft.Uev.SyncController.exe)|Runs at sign in and then waits for sign out to Synchronize settings.|No|Yes|N/A|Start an application at sign in that controls the synchronization of applications at sign out.| +|**Template Auto Update** (ApplySettingsCatalog.exe)|Runs at initial sign in and at 3:30 AM every day thereafter.|Yes|No|N/A|Checks the settings template catalog for new, updated, or removed templates. This task only runs if SettingsTemplateCatalog is configured.| **Legend** - **Power Toggle** – Task Scheduler will optimize power consumption when not connected to AC power. The task might stop running if the computer switches to battery power. -- **Idle Only** – The task will stop running if the computer ceases to be idle. By default the task will not restart when the computer is idle again. Instead the task will begin again on the next task trigger. +- **Idle Only** – The task will stop running if the computer ceases to be idle. By default the task won't restart when the computer is idle again. Instead the task will begin again on the next task trigger. - **Network Connection** – Tasks marked “Yes” only run if the computer has a network connection available. Tasks marked “N/A” run regardless of network connectivity. ### How to Manage Scheduled Tasks -To find Scheduled Tasks, perform the following: +To find Scheduled Tasks, perform the following steps: 1. Open “Schedule Tasks” on the user computer. @@ -117,9 +117,9 @@ The following additional information applies to UE-V scheduled tasks: - All task sequence programs are located in the UE-V Agent installation folder, `%programFiles%\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization\Agent\[architecture]\`, by default. -- The Sync Controller Application Scheduled task is the crucial component when the UE-V SyncMethod is set to “SyncProvider” (UE-V default configuration). This scheduled task keeps the SettingsSToragePath synchronized with the locally cached versions of the settings package files. If users complain that settings do not synchronize often enough, then you can reduce the scheduled task setting to as little as 1 minute.  You can also increase the 30 min default to a higher amount if necessary. +- The Sync Controller Application Scheduled task is the crucial component when the UE-V SyncMethod is set to “SyncProvider” (UE-V default configuration). This scheduled task keeps the SettingsSToragePath synchronized with the locally cached versions of the settings package files. If users complain that settings don't synchronize often enough, then you can reduce the scheduled task setting to as little as 1 minute.  You can also increase the 30-min default to a higher amount if necessary. -- You do not need to disable the Template Auto Update scheduled task if you use another method to keep the clients’ templates in sync (i.e. Group Policy or Configuration Manager Baselines). Leaving the SettingsTemplateCatalog property value blank prevents UE-V from checking the settings catalog for custom templates. This scheduled task runs ApplySettingsCatalog.exe and will essentially return immediately. +- You don't need to disable the Template Auto Update scheduled task if you use another method to keep the clients’ templates in sync (that is, Group Policy or Configuration Manager Baselines). Leaving the SettingsTemplateCatalog property value blank prevents UE-V from checking the settings catalog for custom templates. This scheduled task runs ApplySettingsCatalog.exe and will essentially return immediately. - The Monitor Application Settings scheduled task will update Windows app (AppX) settings in real time, based on Windows app program setting triggers built into each app. diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-configuring-uev-with-system-center-configuration-manager.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-configuring-uev-with-system-center-configuration-manager.md index b8e6955c3d..4377246f93 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-configuring-uev-with-system-center-configuration-manager.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-configuring-uev-with-system-center-configuration-manager.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ The UE-V Configuration Pack includes tools to: |Configuration|Setting|Description| |--- |--- |--- | |Max package size|Enable/disable Windows app sync|Wait for sync on application start| - |Setting import delay|Sync unlisted Windows apps|Wait for sync on logon| + |Setting import delay|Sync unlisted Windows apps|Wait for sync on sign in| |Settings import notification|IT contact URL|Wait for sync timeout| |Settings storage path|IT contact descriptive text|Settings template catalog path| |Sync enablement|Tray icon enabled|Start/Stop UE-V agent service| @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ The UE-V service policy configuration item CAB file is created using the UevTemp - **Unmanaged** to have the configuration item left at its current state - Do not remove lines from this section. Instead, set the DesiredState to ‘Unmanaged’ if you do not want Configuration Manager to alter current or default values. + Don't remove lines from this section. Instead, set the DesiredState to ‘Unmanaged’ if you don't want Configuration Manager to alter current or default values. **CurrentComputerUserPolicy** All UE-V user level settings. These entries override the machine settings for a user. The DesiredState attribute can be @@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ The UE-V service policy configuration item CAB file is created using the UevTemp - **Unmanaged** to have the configuration item left at its current state - Do not remove lines from this section. Instead, set the DesiredState to ‘Unmanaged’ if you do not want Configuration Manager to alter current or default values. + Don't remove lines from this section. Instead, set the DesiredState to ‘Unmanaged’ if you don't want Configuration Manager to alter current or default values. **Services** Entries in this section control service operation. The default configuration file contains a single entry for the UevAgentService. The DesiredState attribute can be set to **Running** or **Stopped**. @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ The UE-V service policy configuration item CAB file is created using the UevTemp - **Cleared** to have the entry removed from UE-V control - Additional lines can be added to this section based on the list of installed Windows apps that can be viewed using the PowerShell cmdlet GetAppxPackage. + More lines can be added to this section based on the list of installed Windows apps that can be viewed using the PowerShell cmdlet GetAppxPackage. **Windows8AppsCurrentComputerUserPolicy** Identical to the Windows8AppsComputerPolicy with settings that override machine settings for an individual user. @@ -159,9 +159,9 @@ The result is a baseline CAB file that is ready for import into Configuration Ma ### Create the First UE-V Template Baseline -1. Create a “master” set of UE-V templates in a stable folder location visible to the machine running your ConfigMgr Admin Console. As templates are added or updated, this folder is where they are pulled for distribution. The initial list of templates can be copied from a machine with UE-V installed. The default template location is C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization\\Templates. +1. Create a “master” set of UE-V templates in a stable folder location visible to the machine running your ConfigMgr Admin Console. As templates are added or updated, this folder is where they're pulled for distribution. The initial list of templates can be copied from a machine with UE-V installed. The default template location is C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization\\Templates. -2. Create a text.bat file where you can add the template generator command. This is optional, but will make regeneration simpler if you save the command parameters. +2. Create a text.bat file where you can add the template generator command. This step is optional, but will make regeneration simpler if you save the command parameters. 3. Add the command and parameters to the .bat file that will generate the baseline. The following example creates a baseline that distributes Notepad and Calculator: diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-deploy-required-features.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-deploy-required-features.md index b41463da76..efe3834122 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-deploy-required-features.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-deploy-required-features.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Deploy required UE-V features -description: Learn how to install and configure User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) features, for example a network share that stores and retrieves user settings. +description: Learn how to install and configure User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) features, for example, a network share that stores and retrieves user settings. author: aczechowski ms.prod: w10 ms.date: 04/19/2017 @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ To get up and running with User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), install and co - [Deploy a settings storage location](#deploy-a-ue-v-settings-storage-location) that is accessible to end users. - This is a standard network share that stores and retrieves user settings. + This feature is a standard network share that stores and retrieves user settings. - [Choose the configuration method for UE-V](#choose-the-configuration-method-for-ue-v) @@ -85,10 +85,10 @@ The UE-V service dynamically creates a user-specific settings storage path, with | Creator/owner | Full control | Subfolders and files only | | Security group of UE-V users | List folder/read data, create folders/append data | This folder only | -With this configuration, the UE-V service creates and secures a Settingspackage folder while it runs in the context of the user, and grants each user permission to create folders for settings storage. Users receive full control to their Settingspackage folder while other users cannot access it. +With this configuration, the UE-V service creates and secures a Settingspackage folder while it runs in the context of the user, and grants each user permission to create folders for settings storage. Users receive full control to their Settingspackage folder while other users can't access it. **Note** -If you create the settings storage share on a computer running a Windows Server operating system, configure UE-V to verify that either the local Administrators group or the current user is the owner of the folder where settings packages are stored. To enable this additional security, specify this setting in the Windows Server Registry Editor: +If you create the settings storage share on a computer running a Windows Server operating system, configure UE-V to verify that either the local Administrators group or the current user is the owner of the folder where settings packages are stored. To enable this extra security, specify this setting in the Windows Server Registry Editor: 1. Add a **REG\_DWORD** registry key named **"RepositoryOwnerCheckEnabled"** to **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Microsoft\\UEV\\Agent\\Configuration**. @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ The UE-V service uses Active Directory (AD) by default if you don’t define a s ## Choose the Configuration Method for UE-V -You’ll need to decide which configuration method you'll use to manage UE-V after deployment since this will be the configuration method you use to deploy the UE-V Agent. Typically, this is the configuration method that you already use in your environment, such as Windows PowerShell or Configuration Manager. +You’ll need to decide which configuration method you'll use to manage UE-V after deployment since this configuration method is the one you'll use to deploy the UE-V Agent. Typically, this configuration method is the one that you already use in your environment, such as Windows PowerShell or Configuration Manager. You can configure UE-V before, during, or after you enable the UE-V service on user devices, depending on the configuration method that you use. diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md index fad99aed73..883ee35328 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md @@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ ms.topic: article **Applies to** - Windows 10, version 1607 -User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) uses XML files called ***settings location templates*** to monitor and synchronize application settings and Windows settings between user devices. By default, some settings location templates are included in UE-V. However, if you want to synchronize settings for desktop applications other than those included in the default templates, you can create your own custom settings location templates with the UE-V template generator. +User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) uses XML files called ***settings location templates*** to monitor and synchronize application settings and Windows settings between user devices. By default, some settings location templates are included in UE-V. However, if you want to synchronize settings for desktop applications other than those settings included in the default templates, you can create your own custom settings location templates with the UE-V template generator. -After you’ve reviewed [Prepare a UE-V Deployment](uev-prepare-for-deployment.md) and decided that you want to synchronize settings for custom applications (third-party, line-of-business, e.g.), you’ll need to deploy the features of UE-V described in this topic. +After you’ve reviewed [Prepare a UE-V Deployment](uev-prepare-for-deployment.md) and decided that you want to synchronize settings for custom applications (for example, third-party, line-of-business), you’ll need to deploy the features of UE-V described in this topic. To start, here are the main steps required to synchronize settings for custom applications: @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Before you start deploying the UE-V features that handle custom applications, re ### The UE-V template generator -Use the UE-V template generator to monitor, discover, and capture the locations where Win32 applications store settings. The template generator does not create settings location templates for the following types of applications: +Use the UE-V template generator to monitor, discover, and capture the locations where Win32 applications store settings. The template generator doesn't create settings location templates for the following types of applications: - Virtualized applications @@ -63,11 +63,11 @@ Use the UE-V template generator to monitor, discover, and capture the locations - Windows applications >**Note** -UE-V settings location templates cannot be created from virtualized applications or Terminal Services applications. However, settings that are synchronized by using the templates can be applied to those applications. To create templates that support Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Terminal Services applications, open a version of the Windows Installer (.msi) package of the application by using the UE-V template generator. For more information about synchronizing settings for virtual applications, see [Using UE-V with virtual applications](uev-using-uev-with-application-virtualization-applications.md). +UE-V settings location templates can't be created from virtualized applications or Terminal Services applications. However, settings that are synchronized by using the templates can be applied to those applications. To create templates that support Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Terminal Services applications, open a version of the Windows Installer (.msi) package of the application by using the UE-V template generator. For more information about synchronizing settings for virtual applications, see [Using UE-V with virtual applications](uev-using-uev-with-application-virtualization-applications.md). -**Excluded Locations:** The discovery process excludes locations that commonly store application software files that do not synchronize settings well between user computers or computing environments. By default, these are excluded: +**Excluded Locations:** The discovery process excludes locations that commonly store application software files that don't synchronize settings well between user computers or computing environments. By default, these files are excluded: -- HKEY\_CURRENT\_USER registry keys and files to which the logged-on user cannot write values +- HKEY\_CURRENT\_USER registry keys and files to which the signed-in user can't write values - HKEY\_CURRENT\_USER registry keys and files that are associated with the core functionality of the Windows operating system @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ If registry keys and files that are stored in excluded locations are required to ### Replace the default Microsoft templates -A default group of settings location templates for common Microsoft applications and Windows settings is included with Windows 10, version 1607. If you customize these templates, or create settings location templates to synchronize settings for custom applications, the UE-V service can be configured to use a settings template catalog to store the templates. In this case, you will need to include the default templates with the custom templates in the settings template catalog. +A default group of settings location templates for common Microsoft applications and Windows settings is included with Windows 10, version 1607. If you customize these templates, or create settings location templates to synchronize settings for custom applications, the UE-V service can be configured to use a settings template catalog to store the templates. In this case, you'll need to include the default templates with the custom templates in the settings template catalog. >**Important** After you enable the UE-V service, you’ll need to register the settings location templates using the `Register-UevTemplate` cmdlet in Windows PowerShell. @@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ If there are customized templates in the settings template catalog that use the You can replace the default templates by using the UE-V Windows PowerShell features. To replace the default Microsoft template with Windows PowerShell, unregister all of the default Microsoft templates, and then register the customized templates. -Old settings packages remain in the settings storage location even if you deploy new settings location templates for an application. These packages are not read by the UE-V service, but neither are they automatically deleted. +Old settings packages remain in the settings storage location even if you deploy new settings location templates for an application. These packages aren't read by the UE-V service, but neither are they automatically deleted. ### Install the UEV template generator @@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ Use the UE-V template generator to create settings location templates for line-o 11. Click **Close** to close the settings template wizard. Exit the UE-V template generator application. -12. After you have created the settings location template for an application, test the template. Deploy the template in a lab environment before you put it into production in the enterprise. +12. After you've created the settings location template for an application, test the template. Deploy the template in a lab environment before you put it into production in the enterprise. See [Application template schema reference for UE-V](uev-application-template-schema-reference.md) for details about the XML structure of the UE-V settings location template and for guidance about editing these files. diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-manage-administrative-backup-and-restore.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-manage-administrative-backup-and-restore.md index 1aa6e9f43e..60b4b6dd82 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-manage-administrative-backup-and-restore.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-manage-administrative-backup-and-restore.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.topic: article **Applies to** - Windows 10, version 1607 -As an administrator of User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), you can restore application and Windows settings to their original state. You can also restore additional settings when a user adopts a new device. +As an administrator of User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), you can restore application and Windows settings to their original state. You can also restore more settings when a user adopts a new device. ## Restore Settings in UE-V when a User Adopts a New Device @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Set-UevTemplateProfile -ID -Profile - <backup> can either be Backup or Roaming -When replacing a user’s device, UE-V automatically restores settings if the user’s domain, username, and device name all match. All synchronized and any backup data is restored on the device automatically. +When a user’s device is being replaced, UE-V automatically restores settings if the user’s domain, username, and device name all match. All synchronized and any backup data is restored on the device automatically. You can also use the Windows PowerShell cmdlet, Restore-UevBackup, to restore settings from a different device. To clone the settings packages for the new device, use the following cmdlet in Windows PowerShell: @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Restore-UevBackup -ComputerName where <ComputerName> is the computer name of the device. -Templates such as the Office 2013 template that include many applications can either all be included in the roamed (default) or backed up profile. Individual apps in a template suite follow the group. Office 2013 in-box templates include both roaming and backup-only settings. Backup-only settings cannot be included in a roaming profile. +Templates such as the Office 2013 template that include many applications can either all be included in the roamed (default) or backed up profile. Individual apps in a template suite follow the group. Office 2013 in-box templates include both roaming and backup-only settings. Backup-only settings can't be included in a roaming profile. As part of the Backup/Restore feature, UE-V added **last known good (LKG)** to the options for rolling back to settings. In this release, you can roll back to either the original settings or LKG settings. The LKG settings let users roll back to an intermediate and stable point ahead of the pre-UE-V state of the settings. @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Templates designated BackupOnly include settings specific to that device that sh **Settings packages location within the Settings Storage Location template** -Roaming Profile settings are stored on the settings storage location. Templates assigned to the Backup or the BackupOnly profile store their settings to the Settings Storage Location in a special Device name directory. Each device with templates in these profiles has its own device name. UE-V does not clean up these directories. +Roaming Profile settings are stored on the settings storage location. Templates assigned to the Backup or the BackupOnly profile store their settings to the Settings Storage Location in a special Device name directory. Each device with templates in these profiles has its own device name. UE-V doesn't clean up these directories. **Backup trigger** @@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ WMI and Windows PowerShell commands let you restore application and Windows sett |`Invoke-WmiMethod -Namespace root\Microsoft\UEV -Class UserSettings -Name RestoreByTemplateId -ArgumentList `|Restores the user settings for an application or restores a group of Windows settings.| >[!NOTE] ->UE-V does not provide a settings rollback for Windows apps. +>UE-V doesn't provide a settings rollback for Windows apps. ## Related topics diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-managing-uev-agent-and-packages-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-managing-uev-agent-and-packages-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md index ab70b3209a..b6ebd53d9d 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-managing-uev-agent-and-packages-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-managing-uev-agent-and-packages-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md @@ -41,8 +41,8 @@ You can use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Windows PowerShell to m |`Set-UevConfiguration -Computer -DisableFirstUseNotification`|Configures the UE-V service to not display notification the first time that the service runs for all users on the computer.| |`Set-UevConfiguration -Computer -EnableSettingsImportNotify`|Configures the UE-V service to notify all users on the computer when settings synchronization is delayed.

Use the DisableSettingsImportNotify parameter to disable notification.| |`Set-UevConfiguration -CurrentComputerUser -EnableSettingsImportNotify`|Configures the UE-V service to notify the current user when settings synchronization is delayed.

Use the DisableSettingsImportNotify parameter to disable notification.| - |`Set-UevConfiguration -Computer -EnableSyncUnlistedWindows8Apps`|Configures the UE-V service to synchronize all Windows apps that are not explicitly disabled by the Windows app list for all users of the computer. For more information, see "Get-UevAppxPackage" in [Managing UE-V Settings Location Templates Using Windows PowerShell and WMI](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md).

Use the DisableSyncUnlistedWindows8Apps parameter to configure the UE-V service to synchronize only Windows apps that are explicitly enabled by the Windows App List.| - |`Set-UevConfiguration -CurrentComputerUser - EnableSyncUnlistedWindows8Apps`|Configures the UE-V service to synchronize all Windows apps that are not explicitly disabled by the Windows app list for the current user on the computer. For more information, see "Get-UevAppxPackage" in [Managing UE-V Settings Location Templates Using Windows PowerShell and WMI](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md).

Use the DisableSyncUnlistedWindows8Apps parameter to configure the UE-V service to synchronize only Windows apps that are explicitly enabled by the Windows App List.| + |`Set-UevConfiguration -Computer -EnableSyncUnlistedWindows8Apps`|Configures the UE-V service to synchronize all Windows apps that aren't explicitly disabled by the Windows app list for all users of the computer. For more information, see "Get-UevAppxPackage" in [Managing UE-V Settings Location Templates Using Windows PowerShell and WMI](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md).

Use the DisableSyncUnlistedWindows8Apps parameter to configure the UE-V service to synchronize only Windows apps that are explicitly enabled by the Windows App List.| + |`Set-UevConfiguration -CurrentComputerUser - EnableSyncUnlistedWindows8Apps`|Configures the UE-V service to synchronize all Windows apps that aren't explicitly disabled by the Windows app list for the current user on the computer. For more information, see "Get-UevAppxPackage" in [Managing UE-V Settings Location Templates Using Windows PowerShell and WMI](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md).

Use the DisableSyncUnlistedWindows8Apps parameter to configure the UE-V service to synchronize only Windows apps that are explicitly enabled by the Windows App List.| |`Set-UevConfiguration -Computer -DisableSync`|Disables UE-V for all the users on the computer.

Use the EnableSync parameter to enable or re-enable.| |`Set-UevConfiguration -CurrentComputerUser -DisableSync`|Disables UE-V for the current user on the computer.

Use the EnableSync parameter to enable or re-enable.| |`Set-UevConfiguration -Computer -EnableTrayIcon`|Enables the UE-V icon in the notification area for all users of the computer.

Use the DisableTrayIcon parameter to disable the icon.| @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ You can use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Windows PowerShell to m |`$config = Get-WmiObject -Namespace root\Microsoft\UEV ComputerConfiguration`

`$config. = `

`$config.Put()`|Updates a specific per-computer setting. To clear the setting, use $null as the setting value.| |`$config = Get-WmiObject -Namespace root\Microsoft\UEV ComputerConfiguration`

`$config. = `

`$config.Put()`|Updates a specific per-user setting for all users of the computer. To clear the setting, use $null as the setting value.| -When you are finished configuring the UE-V service with WMI and Windows PowerShell, the defined configuration is stored in the registry in the following locations. +When you're finished configuring the UE-V service with WMI and Windows PowerShell, the defined configuration is stored in the registry in the following locations. `\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\UEV\Agent\Configuration` diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-migrating-settings-packages.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-migrating-settings-packages.md index eaa34a41eb..2716fc1659 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-migrating-settings-packages.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-migrating-settings-packages.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ In the lifecycle of a User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) deployment, you migh - Migration of a settings storage location share from a test server to a production server -Simply copying the files and folders does not preserve the security settings and permissions. The following steps describe how to correctly copy the settings package along with their NTFS file system permissions to a new share. +Simply copying the files and folders doesn't preserve the security settings and permissions. The following steps describe how to correctly copy the settings package along with their NTFS file system permissions to a new share. **To preserve UE-V settings packages when you migrate to a new server** diff --git a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-prepare-for-deployment.md b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-prepare-for-deployment.md index 81cf471c17..f44d3f47be 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-prepare-for-deployment.md +++ b/windows/configuration/ue-v/uev-prepare-for-deployment.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Whether you want to synchronize settings for only default Windows applications o - [Enable the UE-V service](uev-deploy-required-features.md#enable-the-ue-v-service) on user computers -If you want to use UE-V to synchronize user-defined settings for custom applications (third-party or line-of-business), you'll need to install and configure these optional additional UE-V features: +If you want to use UE-V to synchronize user-defined settings for custom applications (third-party or line-of-business), you’ll need to install and configure these optional extra UE-V features: [Deploy UE-V for custom applications](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md) @@ -90,13 +90,13 @@ When you enable the UE-V service on user devices, it registers a default group o | Microsoft Office 2016 applications | Microsoft Access 2016
Microsoft Lync 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft OneNote 2016
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft Project 2016
Microsoft Publisher 2016
Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013 (not updated for 2016)
Microsoft Visio 2016
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office Upload Manager
Microsoft Infopath has been removed (deprecated) from the Office 2016 suite | | Microsoft Office 2013 applications
[Download a list of all settings synced](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367) | Microsoft Word 2013
Microsoft Excel 2013
Microsoft Outlook 2013
Microsoft Access 2013
Microsoft Project 2013
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
Microsoft Publisher 2013
Microsoft Visio 2013
Microsoft InfoPath 2013
Microsoft Lync 2013
Microsoft OneNote 2013
Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013
Microsoft Office 2013 Upload Center
Microsoft OneDrive for Business 2013 | Microsoft Office 2010 applications
[Download a list of all settings synced](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367) | Microsoft Word 2010
Microsoft Excel 2010
Microsoft Outlook 2010
Microsoft Access 2010
Microsoft Project 2010
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
Microsoft Publisher 2010
Microsoft Visio 2010
Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010
Microsoft InfoPath 2010
Microsoft Lync 2010
Microsoft OneNote 2010
Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 | -| Browser options: Internet Explorer 11 and 10 | Synchronize favorites, home page, tabs, and toolbars.
**Note**
UE-V does not roam settings for Internet Explorer cookies. | +| Browser options: Internet Explorer 11 and 10 | Synchronize favorites, home page, tabs, and toolbars.
**Note**
UE-V doesn't roam settings for Internet Explorer cookies. | | Windows accessories | Microsoft NotePad, WordPad | > [!NOTE] > - An Outlook profile must be created for any device on which a user wants to sync their Outlook signature. If the profile is not already created, the user can create one and then restart Outlook on that device to enable signature synchronization. > -> - UE-V does not synchronize settings between the Microsoft Calculator in Windows 10 and the Microsoft Calculator in previous operating systems. +> - UE-V doesn't synchronize settings between the Microsoft Calculator in Windows 10 and the Microsoft Calculator in previous operating systems. ### Windows settings synchronized by default @@ -106,10 +106,10 @@ UE-V includes settings location templates that capture settings values for these |----------------------|-----------------|--------------|---------------|-------------------| | Desktop background | Currently active desktop background or wallpaper | Log on, unlock, remote connect, Scheduled Task events | Log off, lock, remote disconnect, or scheduled task interval | Enabled | | Ease of Access | Accessibility and input settings, Microsoft Magnifier, Narrator, and on-Screen Keyboard | Log on only | Log off or scheduled task interval | Enabled | -| Desktop settings | Start menu and Taskbar settings, folder options, default desktop icons, additional clocks, and region and language settings | Log on only | Log off or scheduled task | Enabled | +| Desktop settings | Start menu and Taskbar settings, folder options, default desktop icons, more clocks, and region and language settings | Log on only | Log off or scheduled task | Enabled | > [!IMPORTANT] -> UE-V roams taskbar settings between Windows 10 devices. However, UE-V does not synchronize taskbar settings between Windows 10 devices and devices running previous operating systems versions. +> UE-V roams taskbar settings between Windows 10 devices. However, UE-V doesn't synchronize taskbar settings between Windows 10 devices and devices running previous operating systems versions. | Settings group | Category | Capture | Apply | |--------------------------|----------------|----------------|--------------| @@ -142,11 +142,11 @@ Printer roaming in UE-V requires one of these scenarios: - The printer driver can be imported from Windows Update. > [!NOTE] -> The UE-V printer roaming feature does not roam printer settings or preferences, such as printing double-sided. +> The UE-V printer roaming feature doesn't roam printer settings or preferences, such as printing double-sided. ### Determine whether you need settings synchronized for other applications -After you have reviewed the settings that are synchronized automatically in a UE-V deployment, you'll need to decide whether to synchronize settings for other applications as your decision will determine how you deploy UE-V throughout your enterprise. +After you've reviewed the settings that are synchronized automatically in a UE-V deployment, you’ll need to decide whether to synchronize settings for other applications as your decision will determine how you deploy UE-V throughout your enterprise. As an administrator, when you consider which desktop applications to include in your UE-V solution, consider which settings can be customized by users, and how and where the application stores its settings. Not all desktop applications have settings that can be customized or that are routinely customized by users. In addition, not all desktop applications settings can be synchronized safely across multiple devices or environments. @@ -167,14 +167,14 @@ If you've decided that you need to synchronize settings for custom applications, | ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Does this application contain settings that the user can customize? | | ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Is it important for the user that these settings are synchronized? | | ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Are these user settings already managed by an application management or settings policy solution? UE-V applies application settings at application startup and Windows settings at logon, unlock, or remote connect events. If you use UE-V with other settings sharing solutions, users might experience inconsistency across synchronized settings. | -| ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Are the application settings specific to the computer? Application preferences and customizations that are associated with hardware or specific computer configurations do not consistently synchronize across sessions and can cause a poor application experience. | -| ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Does the application store settings in the Program Files directory or in the file directory that is located in the **Users**\\ \[User name\] \\**AppData**\\**LocalLow** directory? Application data that is stored in either of these locations usually should not synchronize with the user, because this data is specific to the computer or because the data is too large to synchronize. | -| ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Does the application store any settings in a file that contains other application data that should not synchronize? UE-V synchronizes files as a single unit. If settings are stored in files that include application data other than settings, then synchronizing this additional data can cause a poor application experience.| +| ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Are the application settings specific to the computer? Application preferences and customizations that are associated with hardware or specific computer configurations don't consistently synchronize across sessions and can cause a poor application experience. | +| ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Does the application store settings in the Program Files directory or in the file directory that is located in the **Users**\\ \[User name\] \\**AppData**\\**LocalLow** directory? Application data that is stored in either of these locations usually shouldn't synchronize with the user, because this data is specific to the computer or because the data is too large to synchronize. | +| ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | Does the application store any settings in a file that contains other application data that shouldn't synchronize? UE-V synchronizes files as a single unit. If settings are stored in files that include application data other than settings, then synchronizing this extra data can cause a poor application experience.| | ![Checklist box.](images/uev-checklist-box.gif) | How large are the files that contain the settings? The performance of the settings synchronization can be affected by large files. Including large files can affect the performance of settings synchronization. | ## Other considerations when preparing a UE-V deployment -You should also consider these things when you are preparing to deploy UE-V: +You should also consider these things when you're preparing to deploy UE-V: - [Managing credentials synchronization](#managing-credentials-synchronization-in-ue-v) @@ -192,19 +192,19 @@ You should also consider these things when you are preparing to deploy UE-V: ### Managing credentials synchronization in UE-V -Many enterprise applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Lync, and Skype for Business prompt users for their domain credentials when they log in. Users have the option of saving their credentials to disk to prevent having to enter them every time they open these applications. Enabling roaming credentials synchronization lets users save their credentials on one computer and avoid re-entering them on every computer they use in their environment. Users can synchronize some domain credentials with UE-V. +Many enterprise applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Lync, and Skype for Business prompt users for their domain credentials when they log in. Users have the option of saving their credentials to disk to prevent having to enter them every time they open these applications. Enabling roaming credentials synchronization lets users save their credentials on one computer and avoid reentering them on every computer they use in their environment. Users can synchronize some domain credentials with UE-V. > [!IMPORTANT] > Credentials synchronization is disabled by default. You must explicitly enable credentials synchronization after you enable the UE-V service to implement this feature. -UE-V can synchronize enterprise credentials, but does not roam credentials intended only for use on the local device. +UE-V can synchronize enterprise credentials, but doesn't roam credentials intended only for use on the local device. -Credentials are synchronous settings, meaning that they are applied to users' profiles the first time they log on to their devices after UE-V synchronizes. +Credentials are synchronous settings, meaning that they're applied to users' profiles the first time they log on to their devices after UE-V synchronizes. Credentials synchronization is managed by its own settings location template, which is disabled by default. You can enable or disable this template through the same methods used for other templates. The template identifier for this feature is RoamingCredentialSettings. > [!IMPORTANT] -> If you are using Active Directory Credential Roaming in your environment, we recommend that you do not enable the UE-V credential roaming template. Instead, use PowerShell or Group Policy to enable credentials synchronization. Note that credentials are encrypted during synchronization. +> If you're using Active Directory Credential Roaming in your environment, we recommend that you do not enable the UE-V credential roaming template. Instead, use PowerShell or Group Policy to enable credentials synchronization. Note that credentials are encrypted during synchronization. [PowerShell](uev-administering-uev-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md)**:** Enter this PowerShell cmdlet to enable credential synchronization: @@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ Credential files saved by applications into the following locations are synchron - %UserProfile%\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\ -Credentials saved to other locations are not synchronized by UE-V. +Credentials saved to other locations aren't synchronized by UE-V. ### Windows applications settings synchronization @@ -256,13 +256,13 @@ UE-V manages Windows application settings synchronization in three ways: - **Windows applications list:** Synchronize a list of Windows applications -- **Unlisted default sync behavior:** Determine the synchronization behavior of Windows applications that are not in the Windows applications list. +- **Unlisted default sync behavior:** Determine the synchronization behavior of Windows applications that aren't in the Windows applications list. For more information, see the [Windows Application List](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md#win8applist). ### Custom UE-V settings location templates -If you are deploying UE-V to synchronize settings for custom applications, you'll use the UE-V template generator to create custom settings location templates for those desktop applications. After you create and test a custom settings location template in a test environment, you can deploy the settings location templates to user devices. +If you're deploying UE-V to synchronize settings for custom applications, you’ll use the UE-V template generator to create custom settings location templates for those desktop applications. After you create and test a custom settings location template in a test environment, you can deploy the settings location templates to user devices. Custom settings location templates must be deployed with an existing deployment infrastructure, such as an enterprise software distribution method, including Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, with preferences, or by configuring a UE-V settings template catalog. Templates that are deployed with Configuration Manager or Group Policy must be registered using UE-V WMI or Windows PowerShell. @@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ UE-V downloads new user settings information from a settings storage location an - When the Sync Controller Application scheduled task is run -If UE-V is installed on computer A and computer B, and the settings that you want for the application are on computer A, then computer A should open and close the application first. If the application is opened and closed on computer B first, then the application settings on computer A are configured to the application settings on computer B. Settings are synchronized between computers on per-application basis. Over time, settings become consistent between computers as they are opened and closed with preferred settings. +If UE-V is installed on computer A and computer B, and the settings that you want for the application are on computer A, then computer A should open and close the application first. If the application is opened and closed on computer B first, then the application settings on computer A are configured to the application settings on computer B. Settings are synchronized between computers on per-application basis. Over time, settings become consistent between computers as they're opened and closed with preferred settings. This scenario also applies to Windows settings. If the Windows settings on computer B should be the same as the Windows settings on computer A, then the user should log on and log off computer A first. @@ -304,17 +304,17 @@ The UE-V settings storage location and settings template catalog support storing - Format the storage volume with an NTFS file system. -- The share can use Distributed File System (DFS) replication, but Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) is specifically not supported. Distributed File System Namespaces (DFSN) are supported. For detailed information, see: +- The share can use Distributed File System (DFS) replication, but Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) is not supported. Distributed File System Namespaces (DFSN) are supported. For detailed information, see: - [Deploying Roaming User Profiles](/windows-server/storage/folder-redirection/deploy-roaming-user-profiles) - [Information about Microsoft support policy for a DFS-R and DFS-N deployment scenario](/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/support-policy-for-dfsr-dfsn-deployment) - In addition, because SYSVOL uses DFSR for replication, SYSVOL cannot be used for UE-V data file replication. + In addition, because SYSVOL uses DFSR for replication, SYSVOL can't be used for UE-V data file replication. - Configure the share permissions and NTFS access control lists (ACLs) as specified in [Deploying the settings storage location for UE-V](uev-deploy-required-features.md). -- Use file server clustering along with the UE-V service to provide access to copies of user state data in the event of communications failures. +- Use file server clustering along with the UE-V service to provide access to copies of user state data if communications failures occur. - You can store the settings storage path data (user data) and settings template catalog templates on clustered shares, on DFSN shares, or on both. @@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ Before you proceed, ensure that your environment meets these requirements for us > [!NOTE] > - Windows Server 2012 operating systems come with .NET Framework 4.5 installed. The Windows 10 operating system comes with .NET Framework 4.6 installed. > -> - The "Delete Roaming Cache" policy for mandatory profiles is not supported with UE-V and should not be used. +> - The “Delete Roaming Cache” policy for mandatory profiles isn't supported with UE-V and shouldn't be used. There are no special random access memory (RAM) requirements specific to UE-V. @@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ Sync Provider is the default setting for users and synchronizes a local cache wi A scheduled task manages this synchronization of settings every 30 minutes or through trigger events for certain applications. For more information, see [Changing the frequency of UE-V scheduled tasks](uev-changing-the-frequency-of-scheduled-tasks.md). -The UE-V service synchronizes user settings for devices that are not always connected to the enterprise network (remote devices and laptops) and devices that are always connected to the network (devices that run Windows Server and host virtual desktop interface (VDI) sessions). +The UE-V service synchronizes user settings for devices that aren't always connected to the enterprise network (remote devices and laptops) and devices that are always connected to the network (devices that run Windows Server and host virtual desktop interface (VDI) sessions). **Synchronization for computers with always-available connections** When you use UE-V on devices that are always connected to the network, you must configure the UE-V service to synchronize settings by using the *SyncMethod=None* parameter, which treats the settings storage server as a standard network share. In this configuration, the UE-V service can be configured to notify if the import of the application settings is delayed.