From f4d31b487e0f58220b1f916837dc8dddad1479b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lovina Saldanha Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2021 14:44:14 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 01/79] update-5388078 updated per task 5388078 - Windows 11 update --- .../administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md | 9 +++++---- .../advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md | 3 +-- windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md | 1 + 3 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md b/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md index 6da0fdfdb9..6f70ffdfb5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Administrative Tools in Windows 10 (Windows 10) +title: Administrative Tools in Windows (Windows 10 and Windows 11) description: Administrative Tools is a folder in Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators and advanced users. ms.assetid: FDC63933-C94C-43CB-8373-629795926DC8 ms.reviewer: @@ -14,12 +14,13 @@ ms.date: 07/27/2017 ms.topic: article --- -# Administrative Tools in Windows 10 +# Administrative Tools in Windows **Applies to** -- Windows 10 +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 Administrative Tools is a folder in Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators and advanced users. @@ -29,7 +30,7 @@ The tools in the folder might vary depending on which edition of Windows you are ![Screenshot of folder of admin tools.](images/admin-tools-folder.png) -These tools were included in previous versions of Windows. The associated documentation for each tool should help you use these tools in Windows 10. The following list provides links to documentation for each tool. The tools are located within the folder C:\Windows\System32\ or its subfolders. +These tools were included in previous versions of Windows. The associated documentation for each tool should help you use these tools in Windows. The following list provides links to documentation for each tool. The tools are located within the folder C:\Windows\System32\ or its subfolders. diff --git a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md index d039c10c17..493bf99dba 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md +++ b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md @@ -31,8 +31,7 @@ There are several reasons why a Windows-based computer may have problems during **1. PreBoot** -The PC’s firmware initiates a Power-On Self Test (POST) and loads firmware settings. This pre-boot process ends when a valid system disk is detected. Firmware reads the master boot record (MBR), and then starts Windows Boot -Manager. +The PC’s firmware initiates a Power-On Self Test (POST) and loads firmware settings. This pre-boot process ends when a valid system disk is detected. Firmware reads the master boot record (MBR), and then starts Windows Boot Manager. **2. Windows Boot Manager** diff --git a/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md b/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md index 4d8f35673e..a038b6738d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md @@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ ms.topic: article **Applies to** - Windows 10 +- Windows 11 From its release, Windows 10 has supported remote connections to PCs joined to Active Directory. Starting in Windows 10, version 1607, you can also connect to a remote PC that is [joined to Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)](/azure/active-directory/devices/concept-azure-ad-join). Starting in Windows 10, version 1809, you can [use biometrics to authenticate to a remote desktop session](/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1809#remote-desktop-with-biometrics). From 84e0dd479c2a03113a665fad621cf506cb1cccdc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lovina Saldanha Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2021 10:17:54 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 02/79] update-windows11-5388078 updated windows 11 terms per task 5388078 --- ...nced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md | 2 +- .../determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md | 2 +- ...s-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md | 1 + .../manage-corporate-devices.md | 25 ++++++++++--------- ...e-device-installation-with-group-policy.md | 11 ++++---- .../manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md | 2 +- .../mandatory-user-profile.md | 1 + .../new-policies-for-windows-10.md | 1 + .../troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md | 2 +- .../client-management/windows-libraries.md | 2 +- 10 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md index c2a8ea0c57..80304a3e5f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md +++ b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ This article includes general troubleshooting for 802.1X wireless and wired clie ## Scenarios -This troubleshooting technique applies to any scenario in which wireless or wired connections with 802.1X authentication is attempted and then fails to establish. The workflow covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 for clients, and Windows Server 2008 R2 through Windows Server 2012 R2 for NPS. +This troubleshooting technique applies to any scenario in which wireless or wired connections with 802.1X authentication is attempted and then fails to establish. The workflow covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (and Windows 11) for clients, and Windows Server 2008 R2 through Windows Server 2012 R2 for NPS. ## Known issues diff --git a/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md b/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md index 8daf0f4ce4..da6bb869ab 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md +++ b/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ By default, page files are system-managed. This means that the page files increa For example, when the system commit charge is more than 90 percent of the system commit limit, the page file is increased to back it. This continues to occur until the page file reaches three times the size of physical memory or 4 GB, whichever is larger. This all assumes that the logical disk that is hosting the page file is large enough to accommodate the growth. -The following table lists the minimum and maximum page file sizes of system-managed page files in Windows 10. +The following table lists the minimum and maximum page file sizes of system-managed page files in Windows 10 and Windows 11. |Minimum page file size |Maximum page file size| |---------------|------------------| diff --git a/windows/client-management/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md b/windows/client-management/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md index 8b2eb55f2f..12d6c0051f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md +++ b/windows/client-management/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ ms.topic: troubleshooting **Applies to** - Windows 10 +- Windows 11 In Windows 10, version 1607, the following Group Policy settings apply only to Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education. diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-corporate-devices.md b/windows/client-management/manage-corporate-devices.md index f7fdbd3994..fec82aeb5a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-corporate-devices.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-corporate-devices.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: Manage corporate devices (Windows 10) -description: You can use the same management tools to manage all device types running Windows 10 desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. +title: Manage corporate devices (Windows 10 and Windows 11) +description: You can use the same management tools to manage all device types running Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. ms.assetid: 62D6710C-E59C-4077-9C7E-CE0A92DFC05D ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp @@ -22,20 +22,21 @@ ms.topic: article **Applies to** - Windows 10 +- Windows 11 -You can use the same management tools to manage all device types running Windows 10 : desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. And your current management tools, such as Group Policy, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), PowerShell scripts, System Center tools, and so on, will continue to work for Windows 10. +You can use the same management tools to manage all device types running Windows 10 and Windows 11 : desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. And your current management tools, such as Group Policy, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), PowerShell scripts, System Center tools, and so on, will continue to work for Windows 10 and Windows 11. ## In this section | Topic | Description | | --- | --- | -| [Manage Windows 10 in your organization - transitioning to modern management](manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management.md) | Strategies for deploying and managing Windows 10, including deploying Windows 10 in a mixed environment | +| [Manage Windows 10 (and Windows 11) in your organization - transitioning to modern management](manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management.md) | Strategies for deploying and managing Windows 10 (and Windows 11), including deploying Windows 10 (and Windows 11) in a mixed environment | | [Connect to remote Azure Active Directory-joined PC](connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md) | How to use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to an Azure AD-joined PC | -| [Manage Windows 10 and Microsoft Store tips, tricks, and suggestions](/windows/configuration/manage-tips-and-suggestions) | Options to manage user experiences to provide a consistent and predictable experience for employees | -| [New policies for Windows 10](new-policies-for-windows-10.md) | New Group Policy settings added in Windows 10 | +| [Manage Windows 10 (and Windows 11) and Microsoft Store tips, tricks, and suggestions](/windows/configuration/manage-tips-and-suggestions) | Options to manage user experiences to provide a consistent and predictable experience for employees | +| [New policies for Windows 10 (and Windows 11)](new-policies-for-windows-10.md) | New Group Policy settings added in Windows 10 | | [Group Policies that apply only to Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education](group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md) | Group Policy settings that apply only to Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education | -| [Changes to Group Policy settings for Start in Windows 10](/windows/configuration/changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10) | Changes to the Group Policy settings that you use to manage Start | -| [Introduction to configuration service providers (CSPs) for IT pros](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/how-it-pros-can-use-configuration-service-providers) | How IT pros and system administrators can take advantage of many settings available through CSPs to configure devices running Windows 10 in their organizations | +| [Changes to Group Policy settings for Start in Windows 10 (and Windows 11)](/windows/configuration/changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10) | Changes to the Group Policy settings that you use to manage Start | +| [Introduction to configuration service providers (CSPs) for IT pros](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/how-it-pros-can-use-configuration-service-providers) | How IT pros and system administrators can take advantage of many settings available through CSPs to configure devices running Windows 10 (and Windows 11) in their organizations | ## Learn more @@ -46,13 +47,13 @@ You can use the same management tools to manage all device types running Windows [Microsoft Intune End User Enrollment Guide](/samples/browse/?redirectedfrom=TechNet-Gallery) -[Azure AD Join on Windows 10 devices](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=616791) +[Azure AD Join on Windows 10 (and Windows 11) devices](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=616791) -[Azure AD support for Windows 10](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=615765) +[Azure AD support for Windows 10 (and Windows 11)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=615765) -[Windows 10 and Azure Active Directory: Embracing the Cloud](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=615768) +[Windows 10 (and Windows 11) and Azure Active Directory: Embracing the Cloud](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=615768) -[How to manage Windows 10 devices using Intune](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=613620) +[How to manage Windows 10 (and Windows 11) devices using Intune](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=613620) [Using Intune alone and with Configuration Manager](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=613207) diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md index db00986ab0..50d666639a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Manage Device Installation with Group Policy (Windows 10) +title: Manage Device Installation with Group Policy (Windows 10 and Windows 11) description: Find out how to manage Device Installation Restrictions with Group Policy. ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: manage @@ -14,14 +14,13 @@ ms.topic: article # Manage Device Installation with Group Policy - **Applies to** - Windows 10, Windows Server 2022 - +- Windows 11 ## Summary -By using Windows 10 operating systems, administrators can determine what devices can be installed on computers they manage. This guide summarizes the device installation process and demonstrates several techniques for controlling device installation by using Group Policy. +By using Windows 10 (and Windows 11) operating systems, administrators can determine what devices can be installed on computers they manage. This guide summarizes the device installation process and demonstrates several techniques for controlling device installation by using Group Policy. ## Introduction @@ -44,7 +43,7 @@ It is important to understand that the Group Policies that are presented in this This guide is targeted at the following audiences: -- Information technology planners and analysts who are evaluating Windows 10 and Windows Server 2022 +- Information technology planners and analysts who are evaluating Windows 10 (and Windows 11) and Windows Server 2022 - Enterprise information technology planners and designers - Security architects who are responsible for implementing trustworthy computing in their organization - Administrators who want to become familiar with the technology @@ -223,7 +222,7 @@ Some of these policies take precedence over other policies. The flowchart shown To complete each of the scenarios, please ensure your have: -- A client computer running Windows 10. +- A client computer running Windows 10 (and Windows 11). - A USB thumb drive. The scenarios described in this guide use a USB thumb drive as the example device (also known as a “removable disk drive”, "memory drive," a "flash drive," or a "keyring drive"). Most USB thumb drives do not require any manufacturer-provided drivers, and these devices work with the inbox drivers provided with the Windows build. diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md index f64ee0de0c..03a62619ca 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md @@ -14,10 +14,10 @@ ms.topic: article # Manage the Settings app with Group Policy - **Applies to** - Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 +- Windows 11 You can now manage the pages that are shown in the Settings app by using Group Policy. When you use Group Policy to manage pages, you can hide specific pages from users. Before Windows 10, version 1703, you could either show everything in the Settings app or hide it completely. To make use of the Settings App group policies on Windows server 2016, install fix [4457127](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4457127/windows-10-update-kb4457127) or a later cumulative update. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md b/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md index 7b77f47742..3ba302eee0 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md @@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ ms.topic: article **Applies to** - Windows 10 +- Windows 11 A mandatory user profile is a roaming user profile that has been pre-configured by an administrator to specify settings for users. Settings commonly defined in a mandatory profile include (but are not limited to): icons that appear on the desktop, desktop backgrounds, user preferences in Control Panel, printer selections, and more. Configuration changes made during a user's session that are normally saved to a roaming user profile are not saved when a mandatory user profile is assigned. diff --git a/windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md b/windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md index 183335b55e..06f5b50ca7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md @@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ ms.topic: reference **Applies to** - Windows 10 +- Windows 11 As of September 2020 This page will no longer be updated. To find the Group Polices that ship in each version of Windows, refer to the Group Policy Settings Reference Spreadsheet. You can always locate the most recent version of the Spreadsheet by searching the Internet for "Windows Version + Group Policy Settings Reference". diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md index 4c1e8b1b7f..26ba85c430 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md @@ -196,4 +196,4 @@ goto loop - [Port Exhaustion and You!](/archive/blogs/askds/port-exhaustion-and-you-or-why-the-netstat-tool-is-your-friend) - this article gives a detail on netstat states and how you can use netstat output to determine the port status -- [Detecting ephemeral port exhaustion](/archive/blogs/yongrhee/windows-server-2012-r2-ephemeral-ports-a-k-a-dynamic-ports-hotfixes): this article has a script which will run in a loop to report the port status. (Applicable for Windows 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows 10) +- [Detecting ephemeral port exhaustion](/archive/blogs/yongrhee/windows-server-2012-r2-ephemeral-ports-a-k-a-dynamic-ports-hotfixes): this article has a script which will run in a loop to report the port status. (Applicable for Windows 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 11) diff --git a/windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md b/windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md index a287d48be1..66162e05f3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md +++ b/windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.date: 04/19/2017 --- # Windows libraries -> Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 +> Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 Libraries are virtual containers for users’ content. A library can contain files and folders stored on the local computer or in a remote storage location. In Windows Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would interact with other folders. Libraries are built upon the legacy known folders (such as My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music) that users are familiar with, and these known folders are automatically included in the default libraries and set as the default save location. From 9eca1f6ad789ea405828b01a3ba683b6002fe418 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021 15:20:33 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 03/79] Create essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...tial-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 319 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 319 insertions(+) create mode 100644 windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..3e1363a9b3 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -0,0 +1,319 @@ +**Essential Services and Connected Experiences for Windows** + +**Applies to** + +- Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 1903 and later. + +Windows includes built-in apps, services, and features, that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These are called “connected experiences”. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. + +When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. This data is crucial because this information enables us to deliver these cloud-based connected experiences. We refer to this data as required service data. Required service data can include information related to the operation of the connected experience that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected. Required service data can also include information needed by a connected experience to perform its task, such as configuration information about Windows. + +We give you the ability to choose which connected experiences you want to use in Windows, which then determines what required service data is sent to us. + +Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential services. Essential services are used to keep the product **secure, up to date, performing as expected** or are **integral** to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. + +Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we recommend that where applicable you consider hosting the services on-premises and carefully assess the impact of turning off remaining services. The following list describes the essential services and connected experiences that are available to you in Windows and provides links to further information about each one. + +Note: The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. **Windows** **Essential Services** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Essential ServiceDescription
Authentication

The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.

+

To turn it off, see Microsoft Account

Certificates

Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
+If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.

+

To turn it off, see Automatic Root Certificates Update

Services Configuration

Services Configuration is used by Windows components and apps, such as the telemetry service, to dynamically update their configuration. If you turn off this service, apps using this service may stop working.

+

To turn it off, see Services Services Configuration.

Licensing

Licensing services are used for the activation of Windows, and apps purchased from the Microsoft Store. If you disable the Windows License Manager Service or the Software Protection Platform Service, it may prevent activation of genuine Windows as well as store applications.

+

To turn it off, see License Manager and Software Protection Platform.

Networking

Networking in Windows provides connectivity to and from your devices to the local intranet and internet. If you turn off networking, Windows devices will lose network connectivity.

+

To turn off Network Adapters, see Disable-NetAdapter

Device setup

The first time a user sets up a new device, the Windows out-of-box experience (OOBE) guides the user through the steps to accept the license agreement, connect to the internet, sign in to (or sign up for) a Microsoft account, and takes care of other important tasks. Most settings can also be changed after setup is completed.

+

To customize the initial setup experience, see Customize Setup

Diagnostic Data

Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your device with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find, and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.

+

To turn it off, see Telemetry Services.

Update

Windows Update ensures devices are kept up to date and secure by downloading the latest updates and security patches for Windows. This service also enables users download apps from the Microsoft Store and keep them up to date.

+

Turning off Windows Update will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.

+

Other services like Device metadata retrieval and Font streaming also ensure that the content on your devices is kept up to date.

+

To turn it off, see Windows Update, Device Metadata Retrieval and Font Streaming.

Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store enables users to purchase and download apps, games, and digital content. The Store also enables the developers of these apps to send toast, tile, badge, and raw updates from their own cloud service. This provides a mechanism to deliver new updates to store apps in a power-efficient and dependable way. The Store can also revoke malicious apps.

+

To turn it off, see Microsoft Store.

+ +**Windows Connected Experiences** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Connected ExperienceDescription
Activity History

Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user.

+

Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.

+

To turn it off, see Activity History.

Cloud Clipboard

Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.

+

To turn it off, see Cloud Clipboard

Date and Time

The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

+

To turn it off, see Date and Time

Delivery optimization

Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.

+

If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.

+

By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.

+

To turn it off, see Delivery Optimization.

Emojis and more

The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs,  symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11

+

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Find My Device

Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to logon to the device, the user is an administrator on the device and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to https://account.microsoft.com/devices under the Find My Device tab.

+

To turn it off, see Find My Device.

Location services

The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.

+

To turn it off, see Location Services.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.

+

Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.

+

To turn it off, see Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files.

+

Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.

+

To turn it off, see Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.

OneDrive

OneDrive is a cloud storage system that allows you to save your files and photos, and access them from any device, anywhere.

+

To turn off OneDrive, see OneDrive.

Troubleshooting Service

Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running, make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.

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To turn it off, see Troubleshooting service

Voice TypingVoice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows you to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology. To turn it off, see Speech Recognition.
Windows backup

With settings synchronization is turned on, a user's settings are synced across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account.

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To turn it off, see Sync Your Settings

Windows Dashboard Widgets

Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows you personalized content like news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. It provides a glanceable view which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11

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Windows Insider Program

The Windows Insider Preview program lets you help shape the future of Windows, be part of the community, and get early access to builds of Windows. Once you've registered for the program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Learn how to join the Windows Insider program by visiting the program’s website.

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To turn it off, see Windows Insider Program.

Windows Search

Windows Search lets users use the search box on the taskbar to find what they are looking for, whether it’s on their device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search can provide results for items from the device (including apps, settings, and files), the users account (including OneDrive, SharePoint, and other Microsoft services), and the internet.

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To turn it off, see Windows Search.

Windows Spotlight

Windows Spotlight displays new background images on the lock screen each day. Additionally, it provides feature suggestions, fun facts, and tips on the lock screen background.

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To turn it off, see Windows Spotlight.

+ +**Edge Essential Services and Connected Experiences** + +Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience. + +You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper/). + +To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#13-microsoft-edge). + +**IE Essential Services and Connected Experiences** + +Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. The following table provides more details on the essential services and connected experiences specific to Internet Explorer. + +Note: Apart from ActiveX Filtering, which is an essential service, all other features listed below are connected experiences. To turn off specific connected experiences, see [Internet Explorer](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#8-internet-explorer). + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Connected ExperiencesDescription
ActiveX Filtering

ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.

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ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.

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To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls.

Suggested SitesSuggested Sites is an online experience that recommends websites, images, or videos a user might be interested in. When Suggested Sites is turned on, a user’s web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft.
Address Bar and Search suggestionsWith search suggestions enabled, users will be offered suggested search terms as they type in the Address Bar. As users type information it will be sent to the default search provider.
Auto-complete feature for web addressesThe auto-complete feature suggests possible matches when users are typing web addresses in the browser address bar.
Compatibility loggingThis feature is designed for use by developers and IT professionals to determine the compatibility of their websites with Internet Explorer. It is disabled by default and needs to be enabled to start logging Internet Explorer events in the Windows Event Viewer. These events describe failures that might have happened on the site and can include information about specific controls and webpages that failed.
Compatibility ViewCompatibility View helps make websites designed for older browsers look better when viewed in Internet Explorer. The compatibility view setting allows you to choose whether an employee can fix website display problems they encounter while browsing.
Flip aheadFlip ahead enables your users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting your users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website.
Web SlicesA Web Slice enables users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates to content directly within a Web page. Disabling the RSS Feeds setting will turn off background synchronization for feeds and Web Slices.
Accelerators

Accelerators are menu options in Internet Explorer that help automate common browser-related tasks. In Internet Explorer, when you right-click selected text, Accelerators appear in the list of available options.

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For example, if you select a word, you can use the "Translate with Bing" Accelerator to obtain a translation of that word.

Pinning websites to StartWhen a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email website might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has.
+ +**Related links** + +[Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services) + +[Connected Experiences in Office.](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences) + +[Essential Services in Office.](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/privacy/essential-services) + +To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: + +- + +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-20h2-endpoints)[Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1909-endpoints) + +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1903](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1903-endpoints) + +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1809](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1809-endpoints) + +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1803-endpoints) + +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1709](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1709-endpoints) + +To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows 10 editions, see: + +- Windows 10, version 20H2, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions + +- [Windows 10, version 1909, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1909-non-enterprise-editions) + +- [Windows 10, version 1903, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1903-non-enterprise-editions) + +- [Windows 10, version 1809, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1809-non-enterprise-editions) + +- [Windows 10, version 1803, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1803-non-enterprise-editions) + +- [Windows 10, version 1709, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1709-non-enterprise-editions) From c249765865768d4b96d1e21ce9a15095a7d91fb3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 12:26:33 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 04/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...tial-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 60 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 38 insertions(+), 22 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 3e1363a9b3..95a06854e5 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -1,8 +1,24 @@ -**Essential Services and Connected Experiences for Windows** +--- +title: Essential services and connected experiences for Windows +description: Explains what the essential services and connected experiences are for Windows +keywords: privacy, manage connections to Microsoft +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +ms.localizationpriority: high +audience: ITPro +author: siosulli +ms.author: dansimp +manager: dansimp +ms.date: 12/1/2020 +--- + +# Essential services and connected experiences for Windows **Applies to** -- Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 1903 and later. +- Windows 11 +- Windows 10, version 1903 and later Windows includes built-in apps, services, and features, that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These are called “connected experiences”. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. @@ -14,17 +30,18 @@ Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential serv Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we recommend that where applicable you consider hosting the services on-premises and carefully assess the impact of turning off remaining services. The following list describes the essential services and connected experiences that are available to you in Windows and provides links to further information about each one. -Note: The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. **Windows** **Essential Services** +> [!Note:] +> The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. + +## Windows essential services + +| **Essential Service** | **Description** | +| --- | --- | +|Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#12-microsoft-account) +|Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#automatic-root-certificates-update) + + +**Windows connected experiences** @@ -214,7 +232,7 @@ If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working
-**Edge Essential Services and Connected Experiences** +**Edge essential services and connected experiences** Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience. @@ -222,7 +240,7 @@ You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential servic To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#13-microsoft-edge). -**IE Essential Services and Connected Experiences** +**IE essential services and connected experiences** Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. The following table provides more details on the essential services and connected experiences specific to Internet Explorer. @@ -292,17 +310,15 @@ Note: Apart from ActiveX Filtering, which is an essential service, all other fea To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: -- +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-20h2-endpoints)[Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1909-endpoints) -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-20h2-endpoints)[Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1909-endpoints) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1903](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1903-endpoints) -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1903](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1903-endpoints) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1809](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1809-endpoints) -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1809](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1809-endpoints) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1803-endpoints) -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1803-endpoints) - -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1709](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1709-endpoints) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1709](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1709-endpoints) To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows 10 editions, see: From f2721bf732ff94a0ee7aaee37fa479d1821b3cb9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 12:35:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 05/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...tial-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 272 +----------------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 263 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 95a06854e5..407cf18dc5 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -40,277 +40,23 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco |Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#12-microsoft-account) |Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#automatic-root-certificates-update) - -**Windows connected experiences** +## IE essential services and connected experiences** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Activity History

Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user.

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Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.

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Cloud Clipboard

Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.

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Date and Time

The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

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Delivery optimization

Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.

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If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.

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To turn it off, see Delivery Optimization.

Emojis and more

The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs,  symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11

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Find My Device

Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to logon to the device, the user is an administrator on the device and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to https://account.microsoft.com/devices under the Find My Device tab.

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Location services

The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.

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Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.

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Microsoft Defender SmartScreen

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files.

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OneDrive

OneDrive is a cloud storage system that allows you to save your files and photos, and access them from any device, anywhere.

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Troubleshooting Service

Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running, make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.

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Voice TypingVoice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows you to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology. To turn it off, see Speech Recognition.
Windows backup

With settings synchronization is turned on, a user's settings are synced across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account.

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To turn it off, see Sync Your Settings

Windows Dashboard Widgets

Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows you personalized content like news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. It provides a glanceable view which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11

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Windows Insider Program

The Windows Insider Preview program lets you help shape the future of Windows, be part of the community, and get early access to builds of Windows. Once you've registered for the program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Learn how to join the Windows Insider program by visiting the program’s website.

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Windows Search

Windows Search lets users use the search box on the taskbar to find what they are looking for, whether it’s on their device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search can provide results for items from the device (including apps, settings, and files), the users account (including OneDrive, SharePoint, and other Microsoft services), and the internet.

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Windows Spotlight

Windows Spotlight displays new background images on the lock screen each day. Additionally, it provides feature suggestions, fun facts, and tips on the lock screen background.

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+## Related links** -**Edge essential services and connected experiences** +[Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services) -Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience. +[Connected Experiences in Office.](https://docs.microsoft.com/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences) -You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper/). - -To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#13-microsoft-edge). - -**IE essential services and connected experiences** - -Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. The following table provides more details on the essential services and connected experiences specific to Internet Explorer. - -Note: Apart from ActiveX Filtering, which is an essential service, all other features listed below are connected experiences. To turn off specific connected experiences, see [Internet Explorer](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#8-internet-explorer). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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ActiveX Filtering

ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.

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ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.

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To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls.

Suggested SitesSuggested Sites is an online experience that recommends websites, images, or videos a user might be interested in. When Suggested Sites is turned on, a user’s web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft.
Address Bar and Search suggestionsWith search suggestions enabled, users will be offered suggested search terms as they type in the Address Bar. As users type information it will be sent to the default search provider.
Auto-complete feature for web addressesThe auto-complete feature suggests possible matches when users are typing web addresses in the browser address bar.
Compatibility loggingThis feature is designed for use by developers and IT professionals to determine the compatibility of their websites with Internet Explorer. It is disabled by default and needs to be enabled to start logging Internet Explorer events in the Windows Event Viewer. These events describe failures that might have happened on the site and can include information about specific controls and webpages that failed.
Compatibility ViewCompatibility View helps make websites designed for older browsers look better when viewed in Internet Explorer. The compatibility view setting allows you to choose whether an employee can fix website display problems they encounter while browsing.
Flip aheadFlip ahead enables your users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting your users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website.
Web SlicesA Web Slice enables users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates to content directly within a Web page. Disabling the RSS Feeds setting will turn off background synchronization for feeds and Web Slices.
Accelerators

Accelerators are menu options in Internet Explorer that help automate common browser-related tasks. In Internet Explorer, when you right-click selected text, Accelerators appear in the list of available options.

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For example, if you select a word, you can use the "Translate with Bing" Accelerator to obtain a translation of that word.

Pinning websites to StartWhen a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email website might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has.
- -**Related links** - -[Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services) - -[Connected Experiences in Office.](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences) - -[Essential Services in Office.](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/privacy/essential-services) +[Essential Services in Office.](https://docs.microsoft.com/deployoffice/privacy/essential-services) To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-20h2-endpoints)[Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1909-endpoints) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-20h2-endpoints)[Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1909-endpoints) - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1903](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1903-endpoints) @@ -324,7 +70,7 @@ To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows 10 editions, see: - Windows 10, version 20H2, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions -- [Windows 10, version 1909, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1909-non-enterprise-editions) +- [Windows 10, version 1909, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1909-non-enterprise-editions) - [Windows 10, version 1903, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1903-non-enterprise-editions) From d74cf091d0d63176011c361bb81ee67a5721b298 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 13:49:22 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...tial-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 44 +++++++------------ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 407cf18dc5..35361d5374 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -37,8 +37,8 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | **Essential Service** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#12-microsoft-account) -|Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#automatic-root-certificates-update) +|Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#12-microsoft-account) +|Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#automatic-root-certificates-update) ## Windows connected experiences @@ -48,34 +48,24 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco ## Related links** -[Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services) - -[Connected Experiences in Office.](https://docs.microsoft.com/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences) - -[Essential Services in Office.](https://docs.microsoft.com/deployoffice/privacy/essential-services) +- [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md) +- [Connected Experiences in Office.](/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences.md) +- [Essential Services in Office.](/deployoffice/privacy/essential-services.md) To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-20h2-endpoints)[Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1909-endpoints) - -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1903](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1903-endpoints) - -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1809](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1809-endpoints) - -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1803-endpoints) - -- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1709](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1709-endpoints) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](manage-windows-20h2-endpoints.md) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](manage-windows-1909-endpoints.md) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1903](manage-windows-1903-endpoints.md) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1809](manage-windows-1809-endpoints.md) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1803](manage-windows-1803-endpoints.md) +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1709](manage-windows-1709-endpoints.md) To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows 10 editions, see: -- Windows 10, version 20H2, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions - -- [Windows 10, version 1909, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1909-non-enterprise-editions) - -- [Windows 10, version 1903, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1903-non-enterprise-editions) - -- [Windows 10, version 1809, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1809-non-enterprise-editions) - -- [Windows 10, version 1803, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1803-non-enterprise-editions) - -- [Windows 10, version 1709, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/windows-endpoints-1709-non-enterprise-editions) +- [Windows 10, version 20H2, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-20H2-non-enterprise-editions) +- [Windows 10, version 1909, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1909-non-enterprise-editions.md) +- [Windows 10, version 1903, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1903-non-enterprise-editions.md) +- [Windows 10, version 1809, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1809-non-enterprise-editions.md) +- [Windows 10, version 1803, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1803-non-enterprise-editions.md) +- [Windows 10, version 1709, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1709-non-enterprise-editions.md) From 0688525f9418d782464f191509be3a463f06d60f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 13:51:52 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 35361d5374..87d18e28f5 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows 10 editions, see: -- [Windows 10, version 20H2, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-20H2-non-enterprise-editions) +- [Windows 10, version 20H2, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-20H2-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 1909, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1909-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 1903, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1903-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 1809, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1809-non-enterprise-editions.md) From b9da42087649f62ea9adf20f36f9f9f55d83e0c0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 13:57:35 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 87d18e28f5..1136e003a7 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -30,8 +30,8 @@ Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential serv Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we recommend that where applicable you consider hosting the services on-premises and carefully assess the impact of turning off remaining services. The following list describes the essential services and connected experiences that are available to you in Windows and provides links to further information about each one. -> [!Note:] -> The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. +>[!Note:] +>The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. ## Windows essential services @@ -44,13 +44,13 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco ## Edge essential services and connected experiences -## IE essential services and connected experiences** +## IE essential services and connected experiences -## Related links** +## Related links - [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md) -- [Connected Experiences in Office.](/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences.md) -- [Essential Services in Office.](/deployoffice/privacy/essential-services.md) +- [Connected Experiences in Office](/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences.md) +- [Essential Services in Office](/deployoffice/privacy/essential-services.md) To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: @@ -68,4 +68,4 @@ To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows 10 editions, see: - [Windows 10, version 1903, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1903-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 1809, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1809-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 1803, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1803-non-enterprise-editions.md) -- [Windows 10, version 1709, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1709-non-enterprise-editions.md) +- [Windows 10, version 1709, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1709-non-enterprise-editions.md) \ No newline at end of file From b7edef14405bd7946e0d4ecc3aa26c17455f8bdd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 14:05:18 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- .../privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 1136e003a7..63bb96c43a 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -30,8 +30,8 @@ Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential serv Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we recommend that where applicable you consider hosting the services on-premises and carefully assess the impact of turning off remaining services. The following list describes the essential services and connected experiences that are available to you in Windows and provides links to further information about each one. ->[!Note:] ->The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. +> [!NOTE] +> The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. ## Windows essential services From 5af2c4a0a7667efb0228e778d209edbf5c3fe3b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 14:19:40 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...tial-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 19 ++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 63bb96c43a..da2e065acf 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -35,17 +35,34 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco ## Windows essential services -| **Essential Service** | **Description** | +| **Essential service** | **Description** | | --- | --- | |Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#12-microsoft-account) |Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#automatic-root-certificates-update) ## Windows connected experiences +| **Connected experience* | **Description** | +| --- | --- | +|Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user. Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history) +|Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows 10 devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard) + ## Edge essential services and connected experiences +Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows 10 devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience.
You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper).
To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#13-microsoft-edge). + ## IE essential services and connected experiences +Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. The following table provides more details on the essential services and connected experiences specific to Internet Explorer. + +> [!NOTE] +> Apart from ActiveX Filtering, which is an essential service, all other features listed below are connected experiences.
To turn off specific connected experiences, see [Internet Explorer](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#8-internet-explorer). + +| **Connected experience* | **Description** | +| --- | --- | +|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. +|Suggested Sites|Suggested Sites is an online experience that recommends websites, images, or videos a user might be interested in. When Suggested Sites is turned on, a user’s web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft.| + ## Related links - [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md) From 58cba274b50b79739fadb3f25a9b6522bfdac388 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 14:25:02 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 11/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...sential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 16 ++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index da2e065acf..6e5c37def6 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -37,19 +37,19 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | **Essential service** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#12-microsoft-account) -|Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#automatic-root-certificates-update) +|Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#12-microsoft-account). +|Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#automatic-root-certificates-update). ## Windows connected experiences -| **Connected experience* | **Description** | +| **Connected experience** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user. Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history) -|Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows 10 devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard) +|Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user. Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history). +|Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows 10 devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). ## Edge essential services and connected experiences -Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows 10 devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience.
You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper).
To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#13-microsoft-edge). +Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows 10 devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience.
You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper). To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#13-microsoft-edge). ## IE essential services and connected experiences @@ -58,9 +58,9 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th > [!NOTE] > Apart from ActiveX Filtering, which is an essential service, all other features listed below are connected experiences.
To turn off specific connected experiences, see [Internet Explorer](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#8-internet-explorer). -| **Connected experience* | **Description** | +| **Connected experience** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. +|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on. To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. |Suggested Sites|Suggested Sites is an online experience that recommends websites, images, or videos a user might be interested in. When Suggested Sites is turned on, a user’s web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft.| ## Related links From 0e14e99d1624d803c49cd49f06b1ffa32807c9cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Karl Wester-Ebbinghaus <45657752+Karl-WE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 00:07:25 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 12/79] Update script to ensure PowerShell 7 compatibility Windows 11 has built in PowerShell 7 and Windows Terminal. The aliases gwmi and gcim has been replaced by non alias commands to ensure this script does actually work with PowerShell 7.x --- .../credential-guard/dg-readiness-tool.md | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/dg-readiness-tool.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/dg-readiness-tool.md index 8d3185afd9..5e6d9befec 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/dg-readiness-tool.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/dg-readiness-tool.md @@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ ms.reviewer: - Windows 11 - Windows Server 2016 - Windows Server 2019 +- Windows Server 2022 ```powershell # Script to find out if a machine is Device Guard compliant. @@ -780,7 +781,7 @@ function CheckOSSKU function CheckOSArchitecture { - $OSArch = $(gwmi win32_operatingsystem).OSArchitecture.ToLower() + $OSArch = $(Get-WmiObject win32_operatingsystem).OSArchitecture.ToLower() Log $OSArch if($OSArch -match ("^64\-?\s?bit")) { @@ -818,9 +819,9 @@ function CheckSecureBootState function CheckVirtualization { - $_vmmExtension = $(gwmi -Class Win32_processor).VMMonitorModeExtensions - $_vmFirmwareExtension = $(gwmi -Class Win32_processor).VirtualizationFirmwareEnabled - $_vmHyperVPresent = (gcim -Class Win32_ComputerSystem).HypervisorPresent + $_vmmExtension = $(Get-WMIObject -Class Win32_processor).VMMonitorModeExtensions + $_vmFirmwareExtension = $(Get-WMIObject -Class Win32_processor).VirtualizationFirmwareEnabled + $_vmHyperVPresent = (Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_ComputerSystem).HypervisorPresent Log "VMMonitorModeExtensions $_vmmExtension" Log "VirtualizationFirmwareEnabled $_vmFirmwareExtension" Log "HyperVisorPresent $_vmHyperVPresent" @@ -1046,7 +1047,7 @@ if(!$TestForAdmin) exit } -$isRunningOnVM = (get-wmiobject win32_computersystem).model +$isRunningOnVM = (Get-WmiObject win32_computersystem).model if($isRunningOnVM.Contains("Virtual")) { LogAndConsoleWarning "Running on a Virtual Machine. DG/CG is supported only if both guest VM and host machine are running with Windows 10, version 1703 or later with English localization." From 6a9407b27d8a52aa206f63671e269cd68ce6ddc0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 15:52:30 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 13/79] Update windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md --- .../windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 28 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index bf24ccb668..70ec74822e 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Applies to: At Microsoft, we are committed to data privacy across all our products and services. With this guide, we provide administrators and compliance professionals with data privacy considerations for Windows. -Microsoft collects data through multiple interactions with users of Windows devices. This information can contain personal data that may be used to provide, secure, and improve Windows services. To help users and organizations control the collection of personal data, Windows provides comprehensive transparency features, settings choices, controls, and support for data subject requests, all of which are detailed in this article. +Microsoft collects data through multiple interactions with users of Windows devices. This information can contain personal data that may be used to provide, secure and improve Windows, and to provide connected experiences. To help users and organizations control the collection of personal data, Windows provides comprehensive transparency features, settings choices, controls, and support for data subject requests, all of which are detailed in this article. This information allows administrators and compliance professionals to work together to better manage personal data privacy considerations and related regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ When setting up a device, a user can configure their privacy settings. Those pri The following table provides an overview of the Windows 10 and Windows 11 privacy settings presented during the device setup experience that involve processing personal data and where to find additional information. > [!NOTE] -> This table is limited to the privacy settings that are most commonly avaialable when setting up a current version of Windows 10 or newer. For the full list of settings that involve data collection, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). +> This table is limited to the privacy settings that are most commonly available when setting up a current version of Windows 10 or newer. For the full list of settings that involve data collection, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). | Feature/Setting | Description | Supporting Content | Privacy Statement | | --- | --- | --- | --- | @@ -111,19 +111,19 @@ You can use the following articles to learn more about Autopilot and how to use - [Overview of Windows Autopilot](/windows/deployment/windows-Autopilot/windows-Autopilot) - [Windows Autopilot deployment process](/windows/deployment/windows-Autopilot/deployment-process) -#### _2.3.2 Managing connections from Windows components to Microsoft services_ +#### _2.3.2 Managing Windows connected experiences and essential services_ -Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring settings associated with the functionality provided by Windows components. +Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. -For more details, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This topic includes the different methods available on how to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and which versions of Windows that are applicable. +Essential services are services in the product that connect to Microsoft to keep the product secure, up to date, performing as expected or are integral to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. -#### _2.3.3 Managing Windows connections_ +[Windows essential services and connected experiences](essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md) provides a list of the most common Windows essential services and connected experiences. -Some Windows components, apps, and related services transfer data to Microsoft network endpoints. An administrator may want to block these endpoints for their organization to meet their specific compliance objectives. +When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring settings associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more details, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services). This topic includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. -The **Manage Windows connection endpoints** section on the left-hand navigation menu provides a list of endpoints for the latest Windows releases, along with descriptions of any functionality that would be impacted by restricting data collection. +The article [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, version 21H1](manage-windows-21h1-endpoints.md) provides a list of endpoints to which data is transferred by Windows connected experiences for the latest Windows 10 release, along with descriptions of any functionality that would be impacted by restricting data collection. -#### _2.3.4 Limited functionality baseline_ +#### _2.3.3 Limited functionality baseline_ An organization may want to minimize the amount of data sent back to Microsoft or shared with Microsoft apps by managing the connections and configuring additional settings on their devices. Similar to [Windows security baselines](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-security-baselines), Microsoft has released a limited functionality baseline focused on configuring settings to minimize the data sent back to Microsoft. However, the functionality of the device could be impacted by applying these settings. The [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md) article provides details on how to apply the baseline, along with the full list of settings covered in the baseline and the functionality that would be impacted. Administrators that don’t want to apply the baseline can still find details on how to configure each setting individually to find the right balance between data sharing and impact to functionality for their organization. @@ -131,15 +131,15 @@ An organization may want to minimize the amount of data sent back to Microsoft o > - We recommend that you fully test any modifications to these settings before deploying them in your organization. > - We also recommend that if you plan to enable the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration, adjust the limited configuration baseline before deploying it to ensure the Windows diagnostic setting is not turned off. -#### _2.3.5 Diagnostic data: Managing notifications for change of level at logon_ +#### _2.3.4 Diagnostic data: Managing notifications for change of level at logon_ Starting with Windows 10, version 1803 and Windows 11, if an administrator modifies the diagnostic data collection setting, users are notified of this change during the initial device sign in. For example, if you configure the device to send optional diagnostic data, users will be notified the next time they sign into the device. You can disable these notifications by using the Group Policy: **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Data Collection and Preview Builds** > **Configure telemetry opt-in change notifications** or the MDM policy `ConfigureTelemetryOptInChangeNotification`. -#### _2.3.6 Diagnostic data: Managing end user choice for changing the setting_ +#### _2.3.5 Diagnostic data: Managing end user choice for changing the setting_ -Windows 10, version 1803 and later and Windows 11 allows users to change their diagnostic data level to a lower setting than what their administrator has set. For example, if you have configured the device to send optional diagnostic data, a user can change the setting so that only required diagnostic data is sent by opening the Settings app in Windows. Administrators can restrict a user’s ability to change the setting by enabling the Group Policy: **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Data Collection and Preview Builds** > **Configure telemetry opt-in setting user interface** or the MDM policy `ConfigureTelemetryOptInSettingsUx`. +Windows 10, version 1803 and later and Windows 11 allows users to change their diagnostic data level to a lower setting than what their administrator has set. For example, if you have configured the device to send optional diagnostic data, a user can change the setting so that only required diagnostic data is sent by opening the Settings app in Windows and navigating to **Diagnostic & feedback**. Administrators can restrict a user’s ability to change the setting by enabling the Group Policy: **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Data Collection and Preview Builds** > **Configure telemetry opt-in setting user interface** or the MDM policy `ConfigureTelemetryOptInSettingsUx`. -#### _2.3.7 Diagnostic data: Managing device-based data delete_ +#### _2.3.6 Diagnostic data: Managing device-based data delete_ Windows 10, version 1809 and later and Windows 11 allow a user to delete diagnostic data collected from their device by opening the Settings app in Windows and navigating to **Diagnostic & feedback** and clicking the **Delete** button under the **Delete diagnostic data** heading. An administrator can also delete diagnostic data for a device using the [Clear-WindowsDiagnosticData](/powershell/module/windowsdiagnosticdata/Clear-WindowsDiagnosticData) PowerShell cmdlet. @@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ An administrator can disable a user’s ability to delete their device’s diagn >[!Note] >If the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration is enabled, the Delete diagnostic data button will be disabled and the powershell cmdlet will not delete data collected under this configuration. IT administrators can instead delete diagnostic data collected by invoking a delete request from the admin portal. -#### _2.3.8 Diagnostic data: Enabling the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration_ +#### _2.3.7 Diagnostic data: Enabling the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration_ **Applies to:** From 6c78f75a0635761f58dcd22c44a1ec7867758664 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 16:00:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 14/79] Update windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md --- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index 70ec74822e..1eaf63cbfc 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ The following table provides an overview of the privacy settings discussed earli | [Speech](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-priv-speech) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Control Panel** > **Regional and Language Options** > **Allow users to enable online speech recognition services**

MDM: [Privacy/AllowInputPersonalization](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-allowinputpersonalization) | Off | Off | | [Location](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-priv-location) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **App Privacy** > **Let Windows apps access location**

MDM: [Privacy/LetAppsAccessLocation](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-allowinputpersonalization) | Off (Windows 10, version 1903 and later and Windows 11) | Off | | [Find my device](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#find-my-device) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Find My Device** > **Turn On/Off Find My Device**

MDM: [Experience/AllFindMyDevice](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-allowfindmydevice) | Off | Off | -| [Diagnostic Data](configure-windows-diagnostic-data-in-your-organization.md) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Data Collection and Preview Builds** > **Allow Telemetry** (or **Allow diagnostic data** in Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022)

MDM: [System/AllowTelemetry](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system#system-allowtelemetry)

**Note**: If you are planning to configure devices, using the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration option, the state to minimize data collection is not recommended. See [Enabling the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration](#238-diagnostic-data-enabling-the-windows-diagnostic-data-processor-configuration) below for more information. | Required diagnostic data (Windows 10, version 1903 and later and Windows 11)

Server editions:
Enhanced diagnostic data | Security (Off) and block endpoints | +| [Diagnostic Data](configure-windows-diagnostic-data-in-your-organization.md) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Data Collection and Preview Builds** > **Allow Telemetry** (or **Allow diagnostic data** in Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022)

MDM: [System/AllowTelemetry](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system#system-allowtelemetry)

**Note**: If you are planning to configure devices, using the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration option, the state to minimize data collection is not recommended. See [Enabling the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration](#237-diagnostic-data-enabling-the-windows-diagnostic-data-processor-configuration) below for more information. | Required diagnostic data (Windows 10, version 1903 and later and Windows 11)

Server editions:
Enhanced diagnostic data | Security (Off) and block endpoints | | [Inking and typing diagnostics](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-priv-ink) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Text Input** > **Improve inking and typing recognition**

MDM: [TextInput/AllowLinguisticDataCollection](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinput#textinput-allowlinguisticdatacollection) | Off (Windows 10, version 1809 and later and Windows 11) | Off | | Tailored Experiences | Group Policy:
**User Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Cloud Content** > **Do not use diagnostic data for tailored experiences**

MDM: [Experience/AllowTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-allowtailoredexperienceswithdiagnosticdata) | Off | Off | | Advertising ID | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **System** > **User Profile** > **Turn off the advertising Id**

MDM: [Privacy/DisableAdvertisingId](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-disableadvertisingid) | Off | Off | @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ Essential services are services in the product that connect to Microsoft to keep [Windows essential services and connected experiences](essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md) provides a list of the most common Windows essential services and connected experiences. -When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring settings associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more details, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services). This topic includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. +When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring settings associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more details, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This topic includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. The article [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, version 21H1](manage-windows-21h1-endpoints.md) provides a list of endpoints to which data is transferred by Windows connected experiences for the latest Windows 10 release, along with descriptions of any functionality that would be impacted by restricting data collection. From ff6d89d721766550ac4e377beb91a7513ba95fc6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 16:44:06 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 15/79] Update windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md --- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index 1eaf63cbfc..b8ef1bb3f5 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ The following table provides an overview of the privacy settings discussed earli | [Speech](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-priv-speech) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Control Panel** > **Regional and Language Options** > **Allow users to enable online speech recognition services**

MDM: [Privacy/AllowInputPersonalization](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-allowinputpersonalization) | Off | Off | | [Location](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-priv-location) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **App Privacy** > **Let Windows apps access location**

MDM: [Privacy/LetAppsAccessLocation](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-allowinputpersonalization) | Off (Windows 10, version 1903 and later and Windows 11) | Off | | [Find my device](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#find-my-device) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Find My Device** > **Turn On/Off Find My Device**

MDM: [Experience/AllFindMyDevice](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-allowfindmydevice) | Off | Off | -| [Diagnostic Data](configure-windows-diagnostic-data-in-your-organization.md) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Data Collection and Preview Builds** > **Allow Telemetry** (or **Allow diagnostic data** in Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022)

MDM: [System/AllowTelemetry](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system#system-allowtelemetry)

**Note**: If you are planning to configure devices, using the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration option, the state to minimize data collection is not recommended. See [Enabling the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration](#237-diagnostic-data-enabling-the-windows-diagnostic-data-processor-configuration) below for more information. | Required diagnostic data (Windows 10, version 1903 and later and Windows 11)

Server editions:
Enhanced diagnostic data | Security (Off) and block endpoints | +| [Diagnostic Data](configure-windows-diagnostic-data-in-your-organization.md) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Data Collection and Preview Builds** > **Allow Telemetry** (or **Allow diagnostic data** in Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022)

MDM: [System/AllowTelemetry](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system#system-allowtelemetry)

**Note**: If you are planning to configure devices, using the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration option, the state to minimize data collection is not recommended. For more information, see [Enabling the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration](#237-diagnostic-data-enabling-the-windows-diagnostic-data-processor-configuration). | Required diagnostic data (Windows 10, version 1903 and later and Windows 11)

Server editions:
Enhanced diagnostic data | Security (Off) and block endpoints | | [Inking and typing diagnostics](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-priv-ink) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Text Input** > **Improve inking and typing recognition**

MDM: [TextInput/AllowLinguisticDataCollection](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinput#textinput-allowlinguisticdatacollection) | Off (Windows 10, version 1809 and later and Windows 11) | Off | | Tailored Experiences | Group Policy:
**User Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Cloud Content** > **Do not use diagnostic data for tailored experiences**

MDM: [Experience/AllowTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-allowtailoredexperienceswithdiagnosticdata) | Off | Off | | Advertising ID | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **System** > **User Profile** > **Turn off the advertising Id**

MDM: [Privacy/DisableAdvertisingId](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-disableadvertisingid) | Off | Off | @@ -115,11 +115,11 @@ You can use the following articles to learn more about Autopilot and how to use Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. -Essential services are services in the product that connect to Microsoft to keep the product secure, up to date, performing as expected or are integral to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. +Essential services are services in the product that connect to Microsoft to keep the product secure, up to date and performing as expected, or are integral to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. [Windows essential services and connected experiences](essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md) provides a list of the most common Windows essential services and connected experiences. -When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring settings associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more details, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This topic includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. +When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring settings associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more information, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This topic includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. The article [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, version 21H1](manage-windows-21h1-endpoints.md) provides a list of endpoints to which data is transferred by Windows connected experiences for the latest Windows 10 release, along with descriptions of any functionality that would be impacted by restricting data collection. From 40d1d6559fd7220d3a2248c655252d22effecefd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: afirodiya <42394035+afirodiya@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 15:50:09 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 16/79] Update enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md --- .../enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index ea4b252a30..03ca52bd5e 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -311,6 +311,6 @@ Set-VMSecurity -VMName -VirtualizationBasedSecurityOptOut $true ### Requirements for running HVCI in Hyper-V virtual machines - The Hyper-V host must run at least Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10 version 1607. - The Hyper-V virtual machine must be Generation 2, and running at least Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10. -- HVCI and [nested virtualization](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/nested-virtualization) can be enabled at the same time +- HVCI and [nested virtualization](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/nested-virtualization) can be enabled at the same time. To enable HyperV role on the VM, first install the HyperV role in a Windows nested virtualization environment. - Virtual Fibre Channel adapters are not compatible with HVCI. Before attaching a virtual Fibre Channel Adapter to a virtual machine, you must first opt out of virtualization-based security using `Set-VMSecurity`. - The AllowFullSCSICommandSet option for pass-through disks is not compatible with HVCI. Before configuring a pass-through disk with AllowFullSCSICommandSet, you must first opt out of virtualization-based security using `Set-VMSecurity`. From c262c14d3bd6dad51251c0cbbb6d1f2b59b3b1a1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benzy Dharmanayagam Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 11:58:34 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 17/79] Updated-5244097 Updated connected experience documentation. --- ...tial-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 42 ++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 6e5c37def6..58c2c0ab36 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -37,19 +37,41 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | **Essential service** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#12-microsoft-account). -|Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#automatic-root-certificates-update). +|Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#12-microsoft-account).| +|Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#automatic-root-certificates-update).| +| Services Configuration | Services Configuration is used by Windows components and apps, such as the telemetry service, to dynamically update their configuration. If you turn off this service, apps using this service may stop working.
To turn it off, see [Services Configuration](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#31-services-configuration).| +| Licensing | Licensing services are used for the activation of Windows, and apps purchased from the Microsoft Store. If you disable the Windows License Manager Service or the Software Protection Platform Service, it may prevent activation of genuine Windows as well as store applications.
To turn it off, see [License Manager](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#9-license-manager) and [Software Protection Platform](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#19-software-protection-platform).| +| Networking | Networking in Windows provides connectivity to and from your devices to the local intranet and internet. If you turn off networking, Windows devices will lose network connectivity.
To turn off Network Adapters, see [Disable-NetAdapter](/powershell/module/netadapter/disable-netadapter).| +| Device setup | The first time a user sets up a new device, the Windows out-of-box experience (OOBE) guides the user through the steps to accept the license agreement, connect to the internet, sign in to (or sign up for) a Microsoft account, and takes care of other important tasks. Most settings can also be changed after setup is completed.
To customize the initial setup experience, see [Customize Setup](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-oobe).| +| Diagnostic Data | Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your device with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find, and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.
To turn it off, see [Telemetry Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1816-feedback--diagnostics).| +| Update | Windows Update ensures devices are kept up to date and secure by downloading the latest updates and security patches for Windows. This service also enables users download apps from the Microsoft Store and keep them up to date.
Turning off Windows Update will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
Other services like Device metadata retrieval and Font streaming also ensure that the content on your devices is kept up to date.
To turn it off, see [Windows Update](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#29-windows-update), [Device Metadata Retrieval](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#4-device-metadata-retrieval), and [Font Streaming](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#6-font-streaming).| +| Microsoft Store | Microsoft Store enables users to purchase and download apps, games, and digital content. The Store also enables the developers of these apps to send toast, tile, badge, and raw updates from their own cloud service. This provides a mechanism to deliver new updates to store apps in a power-efficient and dependable way. The Store can also revoke malicious apps.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Store](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#26-microsoft-store).| ## Windows connected experiences | **Connected experience** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user. Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history). -|Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows 10 devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). +|Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user.
Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history). | +|Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). | +| Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | +| Delivery optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | +| Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
PLACEHOLDER | +| Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to logon to the device, the user is an administrator on the device and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | +| Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | +| Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.
Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | +| Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files.
Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#241-microsoft-defender-smartscreen). | +| OneDrive | OneDrive is a cloud storage system that allows you to save your files and photos, and access them from any device, anywhere.
To turn off OneDrive, see [OneDrive](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#16-onedrive). | +| Troubleshooting Service | Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running, make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.
To turn it off, see [Troubleshooting service](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting). | +| Voice Typing | Voice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows you to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology.
To turn it off, see [Speech Recognition](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#186-speech). | +| Windows backup | With settings synchronization is turned on, a user's settings are synced across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Sync Your Settings](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#21-sync-your-settings). | +| Windows Dashboard Widgets | Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows you personalized content like news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. It provides a glanceable view, which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
PLACEHOLDER | +| Windows Insider Program | The Windows Insider Preview program lets you help shape the future of Windows, be part of the community, and get early access to builds of Windows. Once you've registered for the program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Learn how to join the Windows Insider program by visiting the program’s [website](https://insider.windows.com/).
To turn it off, see [Windows Insider Program](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#7-insider-preview-builds). | +| Windows Search | Windows Search lets users use the search box on the taskbar to find what they are looking for, whether it’s on their device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search can provide results for items from the device (including apps, settings, and files), the users account (including OneDrive, SharePoint, and other Microsoft services), and the internet.
To turn it off, see [Windows Search](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#2-cortana-and-search). | +| Windows Spotlight | Windows Spotlight displays new background images on the lock screen each day. Additionally, it provides feature suggestions, fun facts, and tips on the lock screen background.
Administrators can turn off Windows Spotlight features to prevent users from using the Windows Spotlight background.
To turn it off, see [Windows Spotlight](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#25-windows-spotlight). | ## Edge essential services and connected experiences -Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows 10 devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience.
You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper). To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#13-microsoft-edge). +Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience.
You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper). To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#13-microsoft-edge). ## IE essential services and connected experiences @@ -60,8 +82,16 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th | **Connected experience** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on. To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. +|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. | |Suggested Sites|Suggested Sites is an online experience that recommends websites, images, or videos a user might be interested in. When Suggested Sites is turned on, a user’s web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft.| +| Address Bar and Search suggestions | With search suggestions enabled, users will be offered suggested search terms as they type in the Address Bar. As users type information, it will be sent to the default search provider. | +| Auto-complete feature for web addresses | The auto-complete feature suggests possible matches when users are typing web addresses in the browser address bar. | +| Compatibility logging | This feature is designed for use by developers and IT professionals to determine the compatibility of their websites with Internet Explorer. It is disabled by default and needs to be enabled to start logging Internet Explorer events in the Windows Event Viewer. These events describe failures that might have happened on the site and can include information about specific controls and webpages that failed. | +| Compatibility View | Compatibility View helps make websites designed for older browsers look better when viewed in Internet Explorer. The compatibility view setting allows you to choose whether an employee can fix website display problems they encounter while browsing. | +| Flip ahead | Flip ahead enables your users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting your users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website. | +| Web Slices | A Web Slice enables users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates to content directly within a Web page. Disabling the RSS Feeds setting will turn off background synchronization for feeds and Web Slices. | +| Accelerators | Accelerators are menu options in Internet Explorer that help automate common browser-related tasks. In Internet Explorer, when you right-click selected text, Accelerators appear in the list of available options.
For example, if you select a word, you can use the "Translate with Bing" Accelerator to obtain a translation of that word. | +| Pinning websites to Start | When a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email website might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has. | ## Related links From 3ec75ee83c3313b375ff9da855b7f716b0b90f17 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 12:29:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 18/79] Update toc.yml --- windows/privacy/toc.yml | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/privacy/toc.yml b/windows/privacy/toc.yml index 96516c4786..af35fd6f4f 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/toc.yml +++ b/windows/privacy/toc.yml @@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ href: manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md - name: Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services using MDM href: manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md + - name: Essential services and connected experiences for Windows + href: essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md - name: Connection endpoints for Windows 11 href: manage-windows-11-endpoints.md - name: Connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 21H1 From 9ea750d0228292ee02e5850fbb28608d4867c486 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 14:36:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 19/79] Update windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md --- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index b8ef1bb3f5..af9c8e7a03 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Windows provides the ability to manage privacy settings through several differen ### 2.1 Privacy setting options for users -Once a Windows device is set up, a user can manage data collection settings by opening the Settings app in Windows. Administrators can control privacy settings via setting policy on the device (see Section 2.2 below). If this is the case, the user will see an alert that says **Some settings are hidden or managed by your organization** when they navigate to the Settings page. In this case, the user can only change settings in accordance with the policies that the administrator has applied to the device. +Once a Windows device is set up, a user can manage data collection settings by opening the Settings app in Windows. Administrators can control privacy settings via setting policy on the device (see Section 2.2 below). If this is the case, the user will see an alert that says **Some settings are hidden or managed by your organization** when they navigate to the settings page. In this case, the user can only change settings in accordance with the policies that the administrator has applied to the device. ### 2.2 Privacy setting controls for administrators @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Administrators can configure and control privacy settings across their organizat The following table provides an overview of the privacy settings discussed earlier in this document with details on how to configure these policies. The table also provides information on what the default value would be for each of these privacy settings if you do not manage the setting by using policy and suppress the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) during device setup. If you’re interested in minimizing data collection, we also provide the recommended value to set. > [!NOTE] -> This is not a complete list of settings that involve managing data collection or connecting to Microsoft services. For a more detailed list, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). +> This is not a complete list of settings that involve managing data collected or connecting to connected experiences in Windows. For a more detailed list, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). | Feature/Setting | GP/MDM Documentation | Default State if the Setup experience is suppressed | State to stop/minimize data collection | |---|---|---|---| From d02d62187fca204b37bcbf1581eae3e151d441ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 14:59:44 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 20/79] Update windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md --- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index af9c8e7a03..9d28f8f85e 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Administrators can configure and control privacy settings across their organizat The following table provides an overview of the privacy settings discussed earlier in this document with details on how to configure these policies. The table also provides information on what the default value would be for each of these privacy settings if you do not manage the setting by using policy and suppress the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) during device setup. If you’re interested in minimizing data collection, we also provide the recommended value to set. > [!NOTE] -> This is not a complete list of settings that involve managing data collected or connecting to connected experiences in Windows. For a more detailed list, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). +> This is not a complete list of settings that involve managing data collection or connecting to connected experiences in Windows. For a more detailed list, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). | Feature/Setting | GP/MDM Documentation | Default State if the Setup experience is suppressed | State to stop/minimize data collection | |---|---|---|---| From 515a1236125152b31121ef200f32e845d325ba01 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 16:54:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 21/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...tial-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 24 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 58c2c0ab36..35f05bf092 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -40,31 +40,31 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco |Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#12-microsoft-account).| |Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#automatic-root-certificates-update).| | Services Configuration | Services Configuration is used by Windows components and apps, such as the telemetry service, to dynamically update their configuration. If you turn off this service, apps using this service may stop working.
To turn it off, see [Services Configuration](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#31-services-configuration).| -| Licensing | Licensing services are used for the activation of Windows, and apps purchased from the Microsoft Store. If you disable the Windows License Manager Service or the Software Protection Platform Service, it may prevent activation of genuine Windows as well as store applications.
To turn it off, see [License Manager](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#9-license-manager) and [Software Protection Platform](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#19-software-protection-platform).| +| Licensing | Licensing services are used for the activation of Windows, and apps purchased from the Microsoft Store. If you disable the Windows License Manager Service or the Software Protection Platform Service, it may prevent activation of genuine Windows as well as store applications.
To turn off licensing services, see [License Manager](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#9-license-manager) and [Software Protection Platform](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#19-software-protection-platform).| | Networking | Networking in Windows provides connectivity to and from your devices to the local intranet and internet. If you turn off networking, Windows devices will lose network connectivity.
To turn off Network Adapters, see [Disable-NetAdapter](/powershell/module/netadapter/disable-netadapter).| | Device setup | The first time a user sets up a new device, the Windows out-of-box experience (OOBE) guides the user through the steps to accept the license agreement, connect to the internet, sign in to (or sign up for) a Microsoft account, and takes care of other important tasks. Most settings can also be changed after setup is completed.
To customize the initial setup experience, see [Customize Setup](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-oobe).| -| Diagnostic Data | Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your device with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find, and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.
To turn it off, see [Telemetry Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1816-feedback--diagnostics).| -| Update | Windows Update ensures devices are kept up to date and secure by downloading the latest updates and security patches for Windows. This service also enables users download apps from the Microsoft Store and keep them up to date.
Turning off Windows Update will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
Other services like Device metadata retrieval and Font streaming also ensure that the content on your devices is kept up to date.
To turn it off, see [Windows Update](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#29-windows-update), [Device Metadata Retrieval](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#4-device-metadata-retrieval), and [Font Streaming](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#6-font-streaming).| +| Diagnostic Data | Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your device with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.
To turn it off, see [Telemetry Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1816-feedback--diagnostics).| +| Update | Windows Update ensures devices are kept up to date and secure by downloading the latest updates and security patches for Windows. This service also enables users download apps from the Microsoft Store and keep them up to date. Turning off Windows Update will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
Other services like Device metadata retrieval and Font streaming also ensure that the content on your devices is kept up to date.
To turn off updates, see [Windows Update](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#29-windows-update), [Device Metadata Retrieval](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#4-device-metadata-retrieval), and [Font Streaming](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#6-font-streaming).| | Microsoft Store | Microsoft Store enables users to purchase and download apps, games, and digital content. The Store also enables the developers of these apps to send toast, tile, badge, and raw updates from their own cloud service. This provides a mechanism to deliver new updates to store apps in a power-efficient and dependable way. The Store can also revoke malicious apps.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Store](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#26-microsoft-store).| ## Windows connected experiences | **Connected experience** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user.
Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history). | +|Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user. Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history). | |Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). | | Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | -| Delivery optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | +| Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | | Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
PLACEHOLDER | | Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to logon to the device, the user is an administrator on the device and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | -| Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | +| Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | | Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.
Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | -| Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files.
Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#241-microsoft-defender-smartscreen). | +| Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#241-microsoft-defender-smartscreen). | | OneDrive | OneDrive is a cloud storage system that allows you to save your files and photos, and access them from any device, anywhere.
To turn off OneDrive, see [OneDrive](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#16-onedrive). | | Troubleshooting Service | Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running, make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.
To turn it off, see [Troubleshooting service](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting). | -| Voice Typing | Voice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows you to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology.
To turn it off, see [Speech Recognition](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#186-speech). | -| Windows backup | With settings synchronization is turned on, a user's settings are synced across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Sync Your Settings](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#21-sync-your-settings). | -| Windows Dashboard Widgets | Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows you personalized content like news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. It provides a glanceable view, which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
PLACEHOLDER | +| Voice Typing | Voice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows you to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology.
To turn it off, see [Speech recognition](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#186-speech). | +| Windows backup | When settings synchronization is turned on, a user's settings are synced across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Sync your settings](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#21-sync-your-settings). | +| Windows Dashboard Widgets | Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows you personalized content like news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. It provides a quick glance view, which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
PLACEHOLDER | | Windows Insider Program | The Windows Insider Preview program lets you help shape the future of Windows, be part of the community, and get early access to builds of Windows. Once you've registered for the program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Learn how to join the Windows Insider program by visiting the program’s [website](https://insider.windows.com/).
To turn it off, see [Windows Insider Program](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#7-insider-preview-builds). | | Windows Search | Windows Search lets users use the search box on the taskbar to find what they are looking for, whether it’s on their device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search can provide results for items from the device (including apps, settings, and files), the users account (including OneDrive, SharePoint, and other Microsoft services), and the internet.
To turn it off, see [Windows Search](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#2-cortana-and-search). | | Windows Spotlight | Windows Spotlight displays new background images on the lock screen each day. Additionally, it provides feature suggestions, fun facts, and tips on the lock screen background.
Administrators can turn off Windows Spotlight features to prevent users from using the Windows Spotlight background.
To turn it off, see [Windows Spotlight](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#25-windows-spotlight). | @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th | **Connected experience** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. | +|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
Note: To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. | |Suggested Sites|Suggested Sites is an online experience that recommends websites, images, or videos a user might be interested in. When Suggested Sites is turned on, a user’s web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft.| | Address Bar and Search suggestions | With search suggestions enabled, users will be offered suggested search terms as they type in the Address Bar. As users type information, it will be sent to the default search provider. | | Auto-complete feature for web addresses | The auto-complete feature suggests possible matches when users are typing web addresses in the browser address bar. | @@ -101,6 +101,7 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 21H1](manage-windows-21H1-endpoints.md) - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](manage-windows-20h2-endpoints.md) - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](manage-windows-1909-endpoints.md) - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1903](manage-windows-1903-endpoints.md) @@ -110,6 +111,7 @@ To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows 10 editions, see: +- [Windows 10, version 21H1, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-21H1-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 20H2, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-20H2-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 1909, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1909-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 1903, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1903-non-enterprise-editions.md) From 97416189c9d72c789798dbda5d1b7fddb7e40242 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 17:30:07 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 22/79] updates --- .../essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 8 ++++---- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 6 +++--- 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 35f05bf092..9facfe7e9c 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ ms.date: 12/1/2020 - Windows 11 - Windows 10, version 1903 and later -Windows includes built-in apps, services, and features, that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These are called “connected experiences”. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. +Windows includes built-in apps, services, and features, that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. This data is crucial because this information enables us to deliver these cloud-based connected experiences. We refer to this data as required service data. Required service data can include information related to the operation of the connected experience that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected. Required service data can also include information needed by a connected experience to perform its task, such as configuration information about Windows. @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ We give you the ability to choose which connected experiences you want to use in Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential services. Essential services are used to keep the product **secure, up to date, performing as expected** or are **integral** to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. -Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we recommend that where applicable you consider hosting the services on-premises and carefully assess the impact of turning off remaining services. The following list describes the essential services and connected experiences that are available to you in Windows and provides links to further information about each one. +Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we recommend, where applicable, you consider hosting the services on-premises and carefully assess the impact of turning off remaining services. The following list describes the essential services and connected experiences that are available to you in Windows and provides links to further information about each one. > [!NOTE] > The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco |Authentication|The authentication service is required to enable sign in to work or school accounts. It validates a user’s identity and provides access to multiple apps and system components like OneDrive and activity history. Using a work or school account to sign in to Windows enables Microsoft to provide a consistent experience across your devices. If the authentication service is turned off, many apps and components may lose functionality and users may not be able to sign in.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Account](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#12-microsoft-account).| |Certificates|Certificates are digital files, stored on client devices, used to both encrypt data and verify the identity of an individual or organization. Trusted root certificates issued by a certification authority (CA), are stored in a certificate trust list (CTL). The Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism contacts Windows Updates to update the CTL. If a new version of the CTL is identified, the list of trusted root certificates cached on the local device will be updated. Untrusted certificates are certificates that are publicly known to be fraudulent. Untrusted certificates are also stored in a list on the local device and updated by the Automatic Root Certificates Update mechanism.
If automatic updates are turned off, applications and websites may stop working because they did not receive an updated root certificate that the application uses. Additionally, the list of untrusted certificates will no longer be updated, which increases the attack vector on the device.
To turn it off, see [Automatic Root Certificates Update](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#automatic-root-certificates-update).| | Services Configuration | Services Configuration is used by Windows components and apps, such as the telemetry service, to dynamically update their configuration. If you turn off this service, apps using this service may stop working.
To turn it off, see [Services Configuration](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#31-services-configuration).| -| Licensing | Licensing services are used for the activation of Windows, and apps purchased from the Microsoft Store. If you disable the Windows License Manager Service or the Software Protection Platform Service, it may prevent activation of genuine Windows as well as store applications.
To turn off licensing services, see [License Manager](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#9-license-manager) and [Software Protection Platform](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#19-software-protection-platform).| +| Licensing | Licensing services are used for the activation of Windows, and apps purchased from the Microsoft Store. If you disable the Windows License Manager Service or the Software Protection Platform Service, it may prevent activation of genuine Windows and store applications.
To turn off licensing services, see [License Manager](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#9-license-manager) and [Software Protection Platform](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#19-software-protection-platform).| | Networking | Networking in Windows provides connectivity to and from your devices to the local intranet and internet. If you turn off networking, Windows devices will lose network connectivity.
To turn off Network Adapters, see [Disable-NetAdapter](/powershell/module/netadapter/disable-netadapter).| | Device setup | The first time a user sets up a new device, the Windows out-of-box experience (OOBE) guides the user through the steps to accept the license agreement, connect to the internet, sign in to (or sign up for) a Microsoft account, and takes care of other important tasks. Most settings can also be changed after setup is completed.
To customize the initial setup experience, see [Customize Setup](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-oobe).| | Diagnostic Data | Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your device with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.
To turn it off, see [Telemetry Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1816-feedback--diagnostics).| @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | | Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | | Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
PLACEHOLDER | -| Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to logon to the device, the user is an administrator on the device and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | +| Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to log on to the device, the user is an administrator on the device, and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | | Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | | Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.
Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#241-microsoft-defender-smartscreen). | diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index 9d28f8f85e..fa1a4416d7 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ This information allows administrators and compliance professionals to work toge ## 1. Windows data collection transparency -Transparency is an important part of the data collection process in Windows. Comprehensive information about the features and processes used to collect data is available to users and administrators directly within Windows, both during and after device set up. +Transparency is an important part of the data collection process in Windows. Comprehensive information about the features and processes used to collect data is available to users and administrators directly within Windows, both during and after device setup. ### 1.1 Device set up experience and support for layered transparency @@ -113,13 +113,13 @@ You can use the following articles to learn more about Autopilot and how to use #### _2.3.2 Managing Windows connected experiences and essential services_ -Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. +Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and more capabilities. These are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. Essential services are services in the product that connect to Microsoft to keep the product secure, up to date and performing as expected, or are integral to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. [Windows essential services and connected experiences](essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md) provides a list of the most common Windows essential services and connected experiences. -When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring settings associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more information, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This topic includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. +When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring the settings that are associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more information, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This article includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. The article [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, version 21H1](manage-windows-21h1-endpoints.md) provides a list of endpoints to which data is transferred by Windows connected experiences for the latest Windows 10 release, along with descriptions of any functionality that would be impacted by restricting data collection. From 29ad55134e1a21d6dbbf58d425f6d2a2de9f9305 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 10:08:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 23/79] updates 7-10 --- .../privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 4 ++-- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 9facfe7e9c..c842975578 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco |Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). | | Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | | Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | -| Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
PLACEHOLDER | +| Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
To turn it off, see [Emojis availability](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinpu.md#textinput-touchkeyboardemojibuttonavailability) | | Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to log on to the device, the user is an administrator on the device, and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | | Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | | Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.
Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | Troubleshooting Service | Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running, make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.
To turn it off, see [Troubleshooting service](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting). | | Voice Typing | Voice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows you to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology.
To turn it off, see [Speech recognition](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#186-speech). | | Windows backup | When settings synchronization is turned on, a user's settings are synced across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Sync your settings](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#21-sync-your-settings). | -| Windows Dashboard Widgets | Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows you personalized content like news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. It provides a quick glance view, which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
PLACEHOLDER | +| Windows Dashboard Widgets | Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows you personalized content like news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. It provides a quick glance view, which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11. | | Windows Insider Program | The Windows Insider Preview program lets you help shape the future of Windows, be part of the community, and get early access to builds of Windows. Once you've registered for the program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Learn how to join the Windows Insider program by visiting the program’s [website](https://insider.windows.com/).
To turn it off, see [Windows Insider Program](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#7-insider-preview-builds). | | Windows Search | Windows Search lets users use the search box on the taskbar to find what they are looking for, whether it’s on their device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search can provide results for items from the device (including apps, settings, and files), the users account (including OneDrive, SharePoint, and other Microsoft services), and the internet.
To turn it off, see [Windows Search](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#2-cortana-and-search). | | Windows Spotlight | Windows Spotlight displays new background images on the lock screen each day. Additionally, it provides feature suggestions, fun facts, and tips on the lock screen background.
Administrators can turn off Windows Spotlight features to prevent users from using the Windows Spotlight background.
To turn it off, see [Windows Spotlight](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#25-windows-spotlight). | diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index fa1a4416d7..228e0a16ad 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ Essential services are services in the product that connect to Microsoft to keep When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring the settings that are associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more information, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This article includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. -The article [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, version 21H1](manage-windows-21h1-endpoints.md) provides a list of endpoints to which data is transferred by Windows connected experiences for the latest Windows 10 release, along with descriptions of any functionality that would be impacted by restricting data collection. +The article [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 11 Enterprise](manage-windows-11-endpoints.md) provides a list of endpoints to which data is transferred by Windows connected experiences for the latest Windows release, along with descriptions of any functionality that would be impacted by restricting data collection. #### _2.3.3 Limited functionality baseline_ From ffd2596aeb6b83b43391bd869f2cd24cf2e7f1db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 10:14:11 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 24/79] update dates --- windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 2 +- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index c842975578..8958a39396 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ audience: ITPro author: siosulli ms.author: dansimp manager: dansimp -ms.date: 12/1/2020 +ms.date: --- # Essential services and connected experiences for Windows diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index 228e0a16ad..ce508c60bd 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ms.author: brianlic manager: dansimp ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: article -ms.date: 07/21/2020 +ms.date: --- # Windows Privacy Compliance:
A Guide for IT and Compliance Professionals From 86c4b28cdc15d1eb52c9a74db1eb5d4516102df6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 10:38:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 25/79] Update windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md --- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index ce508c60bd..84781d9b7f 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -113,13 +113,13 @@ You can use the following articles to learn more about Autopilot and how to use #### _2.3.2 Managing Windows connected experiences and essential services_ -Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and more capabilities. These are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. +Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These features are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. Essential services are services in the product that connect to Microsoft to keep the product secure, up to date and performing as expected, or are integral to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. [Windows essential services and connected experiences](essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md) provides a list of the most common Windows essential services and connected experiences. -When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring the settings that are associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more information, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This article includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. +When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. Administrators can manage the data sent from their organization to Microsoft by configuring settings that are associated with the functionality provided by Windows connected experiences and essential services. For more information, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). This article includes the different methods available to configure each setting, the impact to functionality, and the versions of Windows that are applicable. The article [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 11 Enterprise](manage-windows-11-endpoints.md) provides a list of endpoints to which data is transferred by Windows connected experiences for the latest Windows release, along with descriptions of any functionality that would be impacted by restricting data collection. From 79d67f855a3c210205490293b6f1cec5888e177c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 11:40:30 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 26/79] updates --- .../essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 8 ++++---- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 8958a39396..abea067f98 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ ms.date: - Windows 11 - Windows 10, version 1903 and later -Windows includes built-in apps, services, and features, that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. +Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional service-based capabilities. These features are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. This data is crucial because this information enables us to deliver these cloud-based connected experiences. We refer to this data as required service data. Required service data can include information related to the operation of the connected experience that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected. Required service data can also include information needed by a connected experience to perform its task, such as configuration information about Windows. @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco |Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). | | Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | | Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | -| Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
To turn it off, see [Emojis availability](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinpu.md#textinput-touchkeyboardemojibuttonavailability) | +| Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
To turn it off, see [Emojis availability](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinpu.md#textinput-touchkeyboardemojibuttonavailability). | | Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to log on to the device, the user is an administrator on the device, and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | | Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | | Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.
Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | @@ -89,9 +89,9 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th | Compatibility logging | This feature is designed for use by developers and IT professionals to determine the compatibility of their websites with Internet Explorer. It is disabled by default and needs to be enabled to start logging Internet Explorer events in the Windows Event Viewer. These events describe failures that might have happened on the site and can include information about specific controls and webpages that failed. | | Compatibility View | Compatibility View helps make websites designed for older browsers look better when viewed in Internet Explorer. The compatibility view setting allows you to choose whether an employee can fix website display problems they encounter while browsing. | | Flip ahead | Flip ahead enables your users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting your users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website. | -| Web Slices | A Web Slice enables users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates to content directly within a Web page. Disabling the RSS Feeds setting will turn off background synchronization for feeds and Web Slices. | +| Web Slices | A Web Slice enables users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates to content directly within a web page. Disabling the RSS Feeds setting will turn off background synchronization for feeds and Web Slices. | | Accelerators | Accelerators are menu options in Internet Explorer that help automate common browser-related tasks. In Internet Explorer, when you right-click selected text, Accelerators appear in the list of available options.
For example, if you select a word, you can use the "Translate with Bing" Accelerator to obtain a translation of that word. | -| Pinning websites to Start | When a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email website might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has. | +| Pinning websites to Start | When a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email service might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has. | ## Related links diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index 84781d9b7f..36203bd9bd 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ You can use the following articles to learn more about Autopilot and how to use #### _2.3.2 Managing Windows connected experiences and essential services_ -Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional capabilities. These features are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. +Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced experiences and additional service-based capabilities. These features are called connected experiences. For example, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a connected experience that delivers updated protection to keep the devices in your organization secure. Essential services are services in the product that connect to Microsoft to keep the product secure, up to date and performing as expected, or are integral to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. From f89f51c70cda70d370a792d6b162df878daeb0eb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 14:01:59 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 27/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- ...sential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 16 ++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index abea067f98..ef71c7d2b1 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced exper When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. This data is crucial because this information enables us to deliver these cloud-based connected experiences. We refer to this data as required service data. Required service data can include information related to the operation of the connected experience that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected. Required service data can also include information needed by a connected experience to perform its task, such as configuration information about Windows. -We give you the ability to choose which connected experiences you want to use in Windows, which then determines what required service data is sent to us. +Users have the ability to choose the connected experiences they want to use in Windows, which then determines what required service data is sent to Microsoft. Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential services. Essential services are used to keep the product **secure, up to date, performing as expected** or are **integral** to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | Device setup | The first time a user sets up a new device, the Windows out-of-box experience (OOBE) guides the user through the steps to accept the license agreement, connect to the internet, sign in to (or sign up for) a Microsoft account, and takes care of other important tasks. Most settings can also be changed after setup is completed.
To customize the initial setup experience, see [Customize Setup](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-oobe).| | Diagnostic Data | Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your device with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.
To turn it off, see [Telemetry Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1816-feedback--diagnostics).| | Update | Windows Update ensures devices are kept up to date and secure by downloading the latest updates and security patches for Windows. This service also enables users download apps from the Microsoft Store and keep them up to date. Turning off Windows Update will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
Other services like Device metadata retrieval and Font streaming also ensure that the content on your devices is kept up to date.
To turn off updates, see [Windows Update](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#29-windows-update), [Device Metadata Retrieval](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#4-device-metadata-retrieval), and [Font Streaming](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#6-font-streaming).| -| Microsoft Store | Microsoft Store enables users to purchase and download apps, games, and digital content. The Store also enables the developers of these apps to send toast, tile, badge, and raw updates from their own cloud service. This provides a mechanism to deliver new updates to store apps in a power-efficient and dependable way. The Store can also revoke malicious apps.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Store](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#26-microsoft-store).| +| Microsoft Store | Microsoft Store enables users to purchase and download apps, games, and digital content. The Store also enables the developers of these apps to send toast, tile, badge, and raw updates from their own cloud service, providing a mechanism to deliver new updates to store apps in a power-efficient and dependable way. The Store can also revoke malicious apps.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Store](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#26-microsoft-store).| ## Windows connected experiences @@ -54,9 +54,9 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco |Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user. Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history). | |Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). | | Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | -| Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | +| Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers, which helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | | Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
To turn it off, see [Emojis availability](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinpu.md#textinput-touchkeyboardemojibuttonavailability). | -| Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to log on to the device, the user is an administrator on the device, and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | +| Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to sign in to the device, the user is an administrator on the device, and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | | Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | | Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.
Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#241-microsoft-defender-smartscreen). | @@ -69,9 +69,9 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | Windows Search | Windows Search lets users use the search box on the taskbar to find what they are looking for, whether it’s on their device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search can provide results for items from the device (including apps, settings, and files), the users account (including OneDrive, SharePoint, and other Microsoft services), and the internet.
To turn it off, see [Windows Search](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#2-cortana-and-search). | | Windows Spotlight | Windows Spotlight displays new background images on the lock screen each day. Additionally, it provides feature suggestions, fun facts, and tips on the lock screen background.
Administrators can turn off Windows Spotlight features to prevent users from using the Windows Spotlight background.
To turn it off, see [Windows Spotlight](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#25-windows-spotlight). | -## Edge essential services and connected experiences +## Microsoft Edge essential services and connected experiences -Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience.
You can find details on all of Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper). To turn off specific Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#13-microsoft-edge). +Windows ships with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows devices. Microsoft Edge is the default browser and is recommended for the best web browsing experience.
You can find details on all of Microsoft Edge's connected experiences and essential services [here](/microsoft-edge/privacy-whitepaper). To turn off specific Microsoft Edge feature, see [Microsoft Edge](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#13-microsoft-edge). ## IE essential services and connected experiences @@ -82,13 +82,13 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th | **Connected experience** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps. This can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
Note: To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. | +|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps which, can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
Note: To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. | |Suggested Sites|Suggested Sites is an online experience that recommends websites, images, or videos a user might be interested in. When Suggested Sites is turned on, a user’s web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft.| | Address Bar and Search suggestions | With search suggestions enabled, users will be offered suggested search terms as they type in the Address Bar. As users type information, it will be sent to the default search provider. | | Auto-complete feature for web addresses | The auto-complete feature suggests possible matches when users are typing web addresses in the browser address bar. | | Compatibility logging | This feature is designed for use by developers and IT professionals to determine the compatibility of their websites with Internet Explorer. It is disabled by default and needs to be enabled to start logging Internet Explorer events in the Windows Event Viewer. These events describe failures that might have happened on the site and can include information about specific controls and webpages that failed. | | Compatibility View | Compatibility View helps make websites designed for older browsers look better when viewed in Internet Explorer. The compatibility view setting allows you to choose whether an employee can fix website display problems they encounter while browsing. | -| Flip ahead | Flip ahead enables your users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting your users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website. | +| Flip ahead | Flip ahead enables your users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting, your users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website. | | Web Slices | A Web Slice enables users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates to content directly within a web page. Disabling the RSS Feeds setting will turn off background synchronization for feeds and Web Slices. | | Accelerators | Accelerators are menu options in Internet Explorer that help automate common browser-related tasks. In Internet Explorer, when you right-click selected text, Accelerators appear in the list of available options.
For example, if you select a word, you can use the "Translate with Bing" Accelerator to obtain a translation of that word. | | Pinning websites to Start | When a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email service might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has. | From f217d5a70e7551f713e4dea1ec0cc8df580d1da7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 14:26:20 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 28/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- .../privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index ef71c7d2b1..3862177845 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | Licensing | Licensing services are used for the activation of Windows, and apps purchased from the Microsoft Store. If you disable the Windows License Manager Service or the Software Protection Platform Service, it may prevent activation of genuine Windows and store applications.
To turn off licensing services, see [License Manager](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#9-license-manager) and [Software Protection Platform](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#19-software-protection-platform).| | Networking | Networking in Windows provides connectivity to and from your devices to the local intranet and internet. If you turn off networking, Windows devices will lose network connectivity.
To turn off Network Adapters, see [Disable-NetAdapter](/powershell/module/netadapter/disable-netadapter).| | Device setup | The first time a user sets up a new device, the Windows out-of-box experience (OOBE) guides the user through the steps to accept the license agreement, connect to the internet, sign in to (or sign up for) a Microsoft account, and takes care of other important tasks. Most settings can also be changed after setup is completed.
To customize the initial setup experience, see [Customize Setup](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-oobe).| -| Diagnostic Data | Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your device with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.
To turn it off, see [Telemetry Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1816-feedback--diagnostics).| +| Diagnostic Data | Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your devices with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.
To turn it off, see [Telemetry Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1816-feedback--diagnostics).| | Update | Windows Update ensures devices are kept up to date and secure by downloading the latest updates and security patches for Windows. This service also enables users download apps from the Microsoft Store and keep them up to date. Turning off Windows Update will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
Other services like Device metadata retrieval and Font streaming also ensure that the content on your devices is kept up to date.
To turn off updates, see [Windows Update](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#29-windows-update), [Device Metadata Retrieval](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#4-device-metadata-retrieval), and [Font Streaming](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#6-font-streaming).| | Microsoft Store | Microsoft Store enables users to purchase and download apps, games, and digital content. The Store also enables the developers of these apps to send toast, tile, badge, and raw updates from their own cloud service, providing a mechanism to deliver new updates to store apps in a power-efficient and dependable way. The Store can also revoke malicious apps.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Store](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#26-microsoft-store).| @@ -54,11 +54,11 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco |Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user. Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history). | |Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). | | Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | -| Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers, which helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet.
By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | +| Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers, which helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet. By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | | Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
To turn it off, see [Emojis availability](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinpu.md#textinput-touchkeyboardemojibuttonavailability). | | Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to sign in to the device, the user is an administrator on the device, and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | | Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | -| Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization.
Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | +| Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization. Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#241-microsoft-defender-smartscreen). | | OneDrive | OneDrive is a cloud storage system that allows you to save your files and photos, and access them from any device, anywhere.
To turn off OneDrive, see [OneDrive](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#16-onedrive). | | Troubleshooting Service | Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running, make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.
To turn it off, see [Troubleshooting service](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting). | From faeb825d0ddc810de64146f9259b0866b2b41a4c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 14:34:05 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 29/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- .../privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 3862177845..ac4a221c33 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -62,9 +62,9 @@ Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we reco | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#241-microsoft-defender-smartscreen). | | OneDrive | OneDrive is a cloud storage system that allows you to save your files and photos, and access them from any device, anywhere.
To turn off OneDrive, see [OneDrive](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#16-onedrive). | | Troubleshooting Service | Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running, make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.
To turn it off, see [Troubleshooting service](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting). | -| Voice Typing | Voice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows you to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology.
To turn it off, see [Speech recognition](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#186-speech). | +| Voice Typing | Voice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows users to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology.
To turn it off, see [Speech recognition](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#186-speech). | | Windows backup | When settings synchronization is turned on, a user's settings are synced across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Sync your settings](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#21-sync-your-settings). | -| Windows Dashboard Widgets | Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows you personalized content like news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. It provides a quick glance view, which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11. | +| Windows Dashboard Widgets | Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows users personalized content like news, weather, their calendar and to-do list, and recent photos. It provides a quick glance view, which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11. | | Windows Insider Program | The Windows Insider Preview program lets you help shape the future of Windows, be part of the community, and get early access to builds of Windows. Once you've registered for the program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Learn how to join the Windows Insider program by visiting the program’s [website](https://insider.windows.com/).
To turn it off, see [Windows Insider Program](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#7-insider-preview-builds). | | Windows Search | Windows Search lets users use the search box on the taskbar to find what they are looking for, whether it’s on their device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search can provide results for items from the device (including apps, settings, and files), the users account (including OneDrive, SharePoint, and other Microsoft services), and the internet.
To turn it off, see [Windows Search](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#2-cortana-and-search). | | Windows Spotlight | Windows Spotlight displays new background images on the lock screen each day. Additionally, it provides feature suggestions, fun facts, and tips on the lock screen background.
Administrators can turn off Windows Spotlight features to prevent users from using the Windows Spotlight background.
To turn it off, see [Windows Spotlight](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#25-windows-spotlight). | @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th | Auto-complete feature for web addresses | The auto-complete feature suggests possible matches when users are typing web addresses in the browser address bar. | | Compatibility logging | This feature is designed for use by developers and IT professionals to determine the compatibility of their websites with Internet Explorer. It is disabled by default and needs to be enabled to start logging Internet Explorer events in the Windows Event Viewer. These events describe failures that might have happened on the site and can include information about specific controls and webpages that failed. | | Compatibility View | Compatibility View helps make websites designed for older browsers look better when viewed in Internet Explorer. The compatibility view setting allows you to choose whether an employee can fix website display problems they encounter while browsing. | -| Flip ahead | Flip ahead enables your users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting, your users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website. | +| Flip ahead | Flip ahead enables users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting, users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website. | | Web Slices | A Web Slice enables users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates to content directly within a web page. Disabling the RSS Feeds setting will turn off background synchronization for feeds and Web Slices. | | Accelerators | Accelerators are menu options in Internet Explorer that help automate common browser-related tasks. In Internet Explorer, when you right-click selected text, Accelerators appear in the list of available options.
For example, if you select a word, you can use the "Translate with Bing" Accelerator to obtain a translation of that word. | | Pinning websites to Start | When a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email service might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has. | From a70b7e94e16f27307b943e6a85b6978f6c6aee12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 14:49:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 30/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index ac4a221c33..7dc04a0384 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced exper When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. This data is crucial because this information enables us to deliver these cloud-based connected experiences. We refer to this data as required service data. Required service data can include information related to the operation of the connected experience that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected. Required service data can also include information needed by a connected experience to perform its task, such as configuration information about Windows. -Users have the ability to choose the connected experiences they want to use in Windows, which then determines what required service data is sent to Microsoft. +Microsoft gives you the ability to choose which connected experiences you want to use in Windows, this will determines what required service data is sent to Microsoft. Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential services. Essential services are used to keep the product **secure, up to date, performing as expected** or are **integral** to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. From 1b2f8b5ba365ef67dc145f56bcb7edaffcdd9737 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 15:05:03 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 31/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 7dc04a0384..0ccfb8e476 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Windows includes features that connect to the internet to provide enhanced exper When a connected experience is used, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide that connected experience. This data is crucial because this information enables us to deliver these cloud-based connected experiences. We refer to this data as required service data. Required service data can include information related to the operation of the connected experience that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected. Required service data can also include information needed by a connected experience to perform its task, such as configuration information about Windows. -Microsoft gives you the ability to choose which connected experiences you want to use in Windows, this will determines what required service data is sent to Microsoft. +The connected experiences you choose to use in Windows will impact what required service data is sent to us. Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential services. Essential services are used to keep the product **secure, up to date, performing as expected** or are **integral** to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. From d80acaa8b2bfcdf7338a0ccb80313b28ceb821a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 15:19:59 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 32/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 0ccfb8e476..d5d2775754 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ The connected experiences you choose to use in Windows will impact what required Required service data is also collected and sent to Microsoft for essential services. Essential services are used to keep the product **secure, up to date, performing as expected** or are **integral** to how the product works. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you’re properly licensed to use Windows. -Although most essential services can be turned off by enterprise admins, we recommend, where applicable, you consider hosting the services on-premises and carefully assess the impact of turning off remaining services. The following list describes the essential services and connected experiences that are available to you in Windows and provides links to further information about each one. +Although enterprise admins can turn off most essential services, we recommend, where applicable, you consider hosting the services on-premises and carefully assess the impact of turning off remaining services. The following list describes the essential services and connected experiences that are available to you in Windows and provides links to further information about each one. > [!NOTE] > The information in this article describes the most common connected experiences and essential services. We will continue to update our list of connected experiences over time as Windows evolves. From e4e1af71ed95ff4e262ae6713b6093210282d3d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 15:39:48 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 33/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- .../essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index d5d2775754..a124f59bd9 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Although enterprise admins can turn off most essential services, we recommend, w | Device setup | The first time a user sets up a new device, the Windows out-of-box experience (OOBE) guides the user through the steps to accept the license agreement, connect to the internet, sign in to (or sign up for) a Microsoft account, and takes care of other important tasks. Most settings can also be changed after setup is completed.
To customize the initial setup experience, see [Customize Setup](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-oobe).| | Diagnostic Data | Microsoft collects diagnostic data including error data about your devices with the help of the telemetry service. Diagnostic data gives every user a voice in the operating system’s development and ongoing improvement. It helps us understand how Windows behaves in the real world, focus on user priorities, find and fix problems, and improve services. This data allows Microsoft to improve the Windows experience. Setting diagnostic data to off means important information to help fix issues and improve quality will not be available to Microsoft.
To turn it off, see [Telemetry Services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1816-feedback--diagnostics).| | Update | Windows Update ensures devices are kept up to date and secure by downloading the latest updates and security patches for Windows. This service also enables users download apps from the Microsoft Store and keep them up to date. Turning off Windows Update will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
Other services like Device metadata retrieval and Font streaming also ensure that the content on your devices is kept up to date.
To turn off updates, see [Windows Update](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#29-windows-update), [Device Metadata Retrieval](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#4-device-metadata-retrieval), and [Font Streaming](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#6-font-streaming).| -| Microsoft Store | Microsoft Store enables users to purchase and download apps, games, and digital content. The Store also enables the developers of these apps to send toast, tile, badge, and raw updates from their own cloud service, providing a mechanism to deliver new updates to store apps in a power-efficient and dependable way. The Store can also revoke malicious apps.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Store](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#26-microsoft-store).| +| Microsoft Store | Microsoft Store enables users to purchase and download apps, games, and digital content. The Store also enables the developers of these apps to send toast, tile, badge, and raw updates from their own cloud service. This provides a mechanism to deliver new updates to store apps in a power-efficient and dependable way. The Store can also revoke malicious apps.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Store](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#26-microsoft-store).| ## Windows connected experiences @@ -53,15 +53,15 @@ Although enterprise admins can turn off most essential services, we recommend, w | --- | --- | |Activity History|Activity History shows a history of activities a user has performed and can even synchronize activities across multiple devices for the same user. Synchronization across devices only works when a user signs in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Activity History](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#1822-activity-history). | |Cloud Clipboard|Cloud Clipboard enables users to copy images and text across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account. Users can paste from their clipboard history and also pin items.
To turn it off, see [Cloud Clipboard](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#30-cloud-clipboard). | -| Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It is installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | -| Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network), in addition to Microsoft servers, which helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet. By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | +| Date and Time | The Windows Time service is used to synchronize and maintain the most accurate date and time on your devices. It's installed by default and starts automatically on devices that are part of a domain. It can be started manually on other devices. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
To turn it off, see [Date and Time](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#3-date--time). | +| Delivery Optimization | Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed, peer-to-peer client and a downloader service for Windows updates, upgrades, and applications to an organization's networked devices. Delivery Optimization allows devices to download updates from alternate sources, such as other peers on the network, in addition to Microsoft servers. This helps when you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection and reduces the bandwidth needed to keep all your organization's devices up to date.
If you have Delivery Optimization Peer-to-Peer option turned on, devices on your network may send and receive updates and apps to other devices on your local network, if you choose, or to devices on the Internet. By default, devices running Windows will only use Delivery Optimization to get and receive updates for devices and apps on your local network.
To turn it off, see [Delivery Optimization](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#28-delivery-optimization). | | Emojis and more | The Emoji and more menu allows users to insert a variety of content like emoji, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and clipboard history. This connected experience is new in Windows 11.
To turn it off, see [Emojis availability](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinpu.md#textinput-touchkeyboardemojibuttonavailability). | | Find My Device | Find My Device is a feature that can help users locate their Windows device if it's lost or stolen. This feature only works if a Microsoft account is used to sign in to the device, the user is an administrator on the device, and when location is turned on for the device. Users can find their device by logging in to [https://account.microsoft.com/devices](https://account.microsoft.com/devices) under the Find My Device tab.
To turn it off, see [Find My Device](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#5-find-my-device). | | Location services | The device location setting enables certain Windows features such as auto setting the time zone or Find My Device to function properly. When the device location setting is enabled, the Microsoft location service will use a combination of global positioning service (GPS), nearby wireless access points, cell towers, and IP address to determine the device’s location. Depending on the capabilities of the device, its location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely.
To turn it off, see [Location services](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#182-location). | | Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides cloud-delivered protection against new and emerging threats for the devices in your organization. Turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus will potentially leave your Windows devices in a vulnerable state and more prone to security threats.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#bkmk-defender). | | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a feature of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. It helps protect users against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. Turning off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen means you cannot block a website or warn users they may be accessing a malicious site.
To turn it off, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#241-microsoft-defender-smartscreen). | | OneDrive | OneDrive is a cloud storage system that allows you to save your files and photos, and access them from any device, anywhere.
To turn off OneDrive, see [OneDrive](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#16-onedrive). | -| Troubleshooting Service | Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running, make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.
To turn it off, see [Troubleshooting service](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting). | +| Troubleshooting Service | Windows troubleshooting service will automatically fix critical issues like corrupt settings that keep critical services from running. The service will also make adjustments to work with your hardware, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate with the hardware, apps, and settings you’ve selected. In addition, it will recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.
To turn it off, see [Troubleshooting service](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting). | | Voice Typing | Voice typing (also referred to as Windows dictation in earlier versions of Windows) allows users to write text by speaking by using Microsoft’s online speech recognition technology.
To turn it off, see [Speech recognition](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#186-speech). | | Windows backup | When settings synchronization is turned on, a user's settings are synced across all Windows devices when they sign in with the same account.
To turn it off, see [Sync your settings](/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#21-sync-your-settings). | | Windows Dashboard Widgets | Windows Dashboard widget is a dynamic view that shows users personalized content like news, weather, their calendar and to-do list, and recent photos. It provides a quick glance view, which allows users to be productive without needing to go to multiple apps or websites. This connected experience is new in Windows 11. | From d241b64eb755ba45f185bc0ce1411f04ecf98862 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 16:07:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 34/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- .../privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index a124f59bd9..2a94ace0da 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th | **Connected experience** | **Description** | | --- | --- | -|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps which, can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
Note: To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. | +|ActiveX Filtering|ActiveX controls are small apps that allow websites to provide content such as videos and games, and let users interact with controls like toolbars and stock tickers. However, these apps can sometimes malfunction, and in some cases, they might be used to collect information from user devices, install software without a user's agreement, or be used to control a device remotely without a user's permission.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer prevents sites from installing and using these apps which, can help keep users safer as they browse, but it can also affect the user experience of certain sites as interactive content might not work when ActiveX Filtering is on.
Note: To further enhance security, Internet Explorer also allows you to block out-of-date ActiveX controls. | |Suggested Sites|Suggested Sites is an online experience that recommends websites, images, or videos a user might be interested in. When Suggested Sites is turned on, a user’s web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft.| | Address Bar and Search suggestions | With search suggestions enabled, users will be offered suggested search terms as they type in the Address Bar. As users type information, it will be sent to the default search provider. | | Auto-complete feature for web addresses | The auto-complete feature suggests possible matches when users are typing web addresses in the browser address bar. | @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th | Flip ahead | Flip ahead enables users to flip through web content quickly by swiping across the page or by clicking forward. When flip ahead is turned on, web browsing history is periodically sent to Microsoft. If you turn off this setting, users will no longer be able swipe across a screen or click forward to go to the next pre-loaded page of a website. | | Web Slices | A Web Slice enables users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates to content directly within a web page. Disabling the RSS Feeds setting will turn off background synchronization for feeds and Web Slices. | | Accelerators | Accelerators are menu options in Internet Explorer that help automate common browser-related tasks. In Internet Explorer, when you right-click selected text, Accelerators appear in the list of available options.
For example, if you select a word, you can use the "Translate with Bing" Accelerator to obtain a translation of that word. | -| Pinning websites to Start | When a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email service might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has. | +| Pinning websites to Start | When a user pins a website to the Start menu, it displays as a tile similar to the way apps are displayed. Like Microsoft Store apps, website tiles might display updates if the website has been designed to do so. For example, an online email website might send updates to the tile indicating how many new messages a user has. | ## Related links From 9d71d77578c21700e24cadbc18dff6e31fa16502 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 16:13:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 35/79] Update essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md --- .../privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md index 2a94ace0da..5ad54e7a9e 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md +++ b/windows/privacy/essential-services-and-connected-experiences.md @@ -99,8 +99,9 @@ Internet Explorer shares many of the Windows essential services listed above. Th - [Connected Experiences in Office](/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences.md) - [Essential Services in Office](/deployoffice/privacy/essential-services.md) -To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: +To view endpoints for Windows Enterprise, see: +- [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 11](manage-windows-11-endpoints.md) - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 21H1](manage-windows-21H1-endpoints.md) - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 20H2](manage-windows-20h2-endpoints.md) - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1909](manage-windows-1909-endpoints.md) @@ -109,8 +110,9 @@ To view endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, see: - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1803](manage-windows-1803-endpoints.md) - [Manage connection endpoints for Windows 10, version 1709](manage-windows-1709-endpoints.md) -To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows 10 editions, see: +To view endpoints for non-Enterprise Windows editions, see: +- [Windows 11 connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-11-endpoints-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 21H1, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-21H1-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 20H2, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-20H2-non-enterprise-editions.md) - [Windows 10, version 1909, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions](windows-endpoints-1909-non-enterprise-editions.md) From 4e77f2107da79f8bf2fcbfedd06413d6d51e89d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alice-at-Microsoft <79878795+Alice-at-Microsoft@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2021 17:02:06 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 36/79] Add content on safeguards --- .../deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md b/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md index 546749d1dd..28854e1093 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md @@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ The deployment service is designed for IT Pros who are looking for more control - You can stage deployments over a period of days or weeks by using rich expressions (for example, deploy 20H2 to 500 devices per day, beginning on March 14, 2021). - You can bypass pre-configured Windows Update for Business policies to immediately deploy a security update across your organization when emergencies arise. - You can benefit from deployments with automatic piloting tailored to your unique device population to ensure coverage of hardware and software in your organization. +- You can leverage safeguards against likely update issues, as identified by Microsoft machine learning algorithms, and automatically put the deployment on hold for any affected devices. The service is privacy focused and backed by leading industry compliance certifications. @@ -52,7 +53,6 @@ Using the deployment service typically follows a common pattern: 2. The chosen tool conveys your approval, scheduling, and device selection information to the deployment service. 3. The deployment service processes the content approval and compares it with previously approved content. Final update applicability is determined and conveyed to Windows Update, which then offers approved content to devices on their next check for updates. - The deployment service exposes these capabilities through Microsoft [Graph REST APIs](/graph/overview). You can call the APIs directly, through a Graph SDK, or integrate them with a management tool such as Microsoft Endpoint Manager. ## Prerequisites @@ -74,7 +74,6 @@ Additionally, your organization must have one of the following subscriptions: - Windows Virtual Desktop Access E3 or E5 - Microsoft 365 Business Premium - ## Getting started To use the deployment service, you use a management tool built on the platform, script common actions using PowerShell, or build your own application. @@ -87,7 +86,6 @@ Microsoft Endpoint Manager integrates with the deployment service to provide Win The Microsoft Graph SDK includes a PowerShell extension that you can use to script and automate common update actions. For more information, see [Get started with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK](/graph/powershell/get-started). - ### Building your own application Microsoft Graph makes deployment service APIs available through. Get started with these learning paths: @@ -113,14 +111,17 @@ This built-in piloting capability complements your existing ring structure and p You should continue to use deployment rings as part of the servicing strategy for your organization, but use gradual rollouts to add scheduling convenience and additional protections within each ring. +### Safeguard holds against likely and known issues + +[Safeguard holds](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/update/safeguard-holds) are a key technology Microsoft uses to protect devices from encountering known quality or compatibility issues, by preventing them from installing the update or upgrade. For Windows 11 deployments, the deployment service extends these safeguard holds to also protect devices that Microsoft identifies as being at a higher risk of experiencing post-update issues (such as OS rollbacks, app crashes, or graphics issues) and temporarily puts the deployment on hold for these devices while Microsoft investigates the likely issue. Safeguard holds apply to deployments by default, but you may opt out if desired. + ### Monitoring deployments to detect rollback issues During deployments of Windows 11 or Windows 10 feature updates, driver combinations can sometimes result in an unexpected update failure that makes the device revert to the previously installed operating system version. The deployment service can monitor devices for such issues and automatically pause deployments when this happens, giving you time to detect and mitigate issues. - ### How to enable deployment protections -Deployment scheduling controls are always available, but to take advantage of the unique deployment protections tailored to your organization, devices must share diagnostic data with Microsoft. +Deployment scheduling controls are always available, but to take advantage of the unique deployment protections tailored to your population, devices must share diagnostic data with Microsoft. #### Device prerequisites @@ -174,7 +175,6 @@ Follow these suggestions for the best results with the service. Avoid using different channels to manage the same resources. If you use Microsoft Endpoint Manager along with Microsoft Graph APIs or PowerShell, aspects of resources (such as devices, deployments, updatable asset groups) might be overwritten if you use both channels to manage the same resources. Instead, only manage each resource through the channel that created it. - ## Next steps To learn more about the deployment service, try the following: From f6d6c426d78f33a770ea693b721bf81fea31a3ca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: afirodiya <42394035+afirodiya@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2021 10:13:58 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 37/79] Update windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md Co-authored-by: JohanFreelancer9 <48568725+JohanFreelancer9@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index 03ca52bd5e..5d7ffa6cd9 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -311,6 +311,6 @@ Set-VMSecurity -VMName -VirtualizationBasedSecurityOptOut $true ### Requirements for running HVCI in Hyper-V virtual machines - The Hyper-V host must run at least Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10 version 1607. - The Hyper-V virtual machine must be Generation 2, and running at least Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10. -- HVCI and [nested virtualization](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/nested-virtualization) can be enabled at the same time. To enable HyperV role on the VM, first install the HyperV role in a Windows nested virtualization environment. +- HVCI and [nested virtualization](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/nested-virtualization) can be enabled at the same time. To enable the HyperV role on the virtual machine, you must first install the HyperV role in a Windows nested virtualization environment. - Virtual Fibre Channel adapters are not compatible with HVCI. Before attaching a virtual Fibre Channel Adapter to a virtual machine, you must first opt out of virtualization-based security using `Set-VMSecurity`. - The AllowFullSCSICommandSet option for pass-through disks is not compatible with HVCI. Before configuring a pass-through disk with AllowFullSCSICommandSet, you must first opt out of virtualization-based security using `Set-VMSecurity`. From 00486ad7c37489f306758d6e249e9dc986abb054 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Cl=C3=A9ment=20Notin?= Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:35:00 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 38/79] Fix default location of Authenticated Users special identity --- .../identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md index f0c84a4b48..d97d4fecb9 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Any user who accesses the system through a sign-in process has the Authenticated | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-11 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| -|Default Location in Active Directory |cn=System,cn=WellKnown Security Principals, cn=Configuration, dc=\| +|Default Location in Active Directory |cn=WellKnown Security Principals, cn=Configuration, dc=\| |Default User Rights| [Access this computer from the network](/windows/device-security/security-policy-settings/access-this-computer-from-the-network): SeNetworkLogonRight
[Add workstations to domain](/windows/device-security/security-policy-settings/add-workstations-to-domain): SeMachineAccountPrivilege
[Bypass traverse checking](/windows/device-security/security-policy-settings/bypass-traverse-checking): SeChangeNotifyPrivilege| ## Batch From 50093836827e70076bd6b549f749104ef662bbdc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Cl=C3=A9ment=20Notin?= Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:02:38 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 39/79] Fix Authenticated Users name --- .../identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md index f0c84a4b48..6bf47c2e9e 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ The special identity groups are described in the following tables: - [Anonymous Logon](#anonymous-logon) -- [Authenticated User](#authenticated-users) +- [Authenticated Users](#authenticated-users) - [Batch](#batch) From e998fa0bf2b958635a284c5751959d96cb3733fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Denise Vangel-MSFT Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:02:50 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 40/79] Update special-identities.md --- .../identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md index 6bf47c2e9e..fbc28f98f2 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ manager: dansimp ms.collection: M365-identity-device-management ms.topic: article ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.date: 04/19/2017 +ms.date: 10/12/2021 ms.reviewer: --- From e89052838304eb882827c85618c5cdf4042b1f5a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Denise Vangel-MSFT Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:04:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 41/79] Update special-identities.md --- .../identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md index d97d4fecb9..1ae787f9f7 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ manager: dansimp ms.collection: M365-identity-device-management ms.topic: article ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.date: 04/19/2017 +ms.date: 10/12/2021 ms.reviewer: --- From 05da7d5caea72cf7c2f6b6b1a85ac5bf485bcf2e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Palko Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:32:47 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 42/79] update PIN reset note about DC connectivity requirement --- .../hello-for-business/hello-feature-pin-reset.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-feature-pin-reset.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-feature-pin-reset.md index 25b4269de7..29bce3f5dc 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-feature-pin-reset.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-feature-pin-reset.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ There are two forms of PIN reset called destructive and non-destructive. Destruc Destructive and non-destructive PIN reset use the same entry points for initiating a PIN reset. If a user has forgotten their PIN, but has an alternate logon method, they can navigate to Sign-in options in Settings and initiate a PIN reset from the PIN options. If they do not have an alternate way to sign into their device, PIN reset can also be initiated from above the lock screen in the PIN credential provider. >[!IMPORTANT] ->For hybrid Azure AD joined devices, users must have corporate network connectivity to domain controllers to reset their PIN. If AD FS is being used for certificate trust or for on-premises only deployments, users must also have corporate network connectivity to federation services to reset their PIN. +>For hybrid Azure AD joined devices, users must have corporate network connectivity to domain controllers to complete destructive PIN reset. If AD FS is being used for certificate trust or for on-premises only deployments, users must also have corporate network connectivity to federation services to reset their PIN. ### Reset PIN from Settings From 71ba07e4aa799459999be782674aa4175c8e9a76 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:42:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 43/79] Deleted spaces from table that might've caused [Suggestion-column-header-missing] --- .../identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md index f0c84a4b48..ffe15e807d 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md @@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ Any user who accesses the system through a dial-up connection has the Dial-Up id | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-1 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| |Default Location in Active Directory |cn=WellKnown Security Principals, cn=Configuration, dc=\| -|Default User Rights| none|  +|Default User Rights| none| ## Digest Authentication @@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ Any user who accesses the system through a dial-up connection has the Dial-Up id | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-64-21 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| |Default Location in Active Directory |cn=WellKnown Security Principals, cn=Configuration, dc=\| -|Default User Rights| none|  +|Default User Rights| none| ## Enterprise Domain Controllers From f1aa97ff937b086be9fb8014a6de986129d7dbb4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:54:52 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 44/79] Correct font weight of table headings Table headings are bold by default. Adding formatting for bold results in a lighter weight font than is standard on docs.microsoft.com. --- .../access-control/special-identities.md | 48 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md index ffe15e807d..4476afbc90 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/special-identities.md @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ The special identity groups are described in the following tables: Any user who accesses the system through an anonymous logon has the Anonymous Logon identity. This identity allows anonymous access to resources, such as a web page that is published on corporate servers. The Anonymous Logon group is not a member of the Everyone group by default. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-7 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Any user who accesses the system through an anonymous logon has the Anonymous Lo Any user who accesses the system through a sign-in process has the Authenticated Users identity. This identity allows access to shared resources within the domain, such as files in a shared folder that should be accessible to all the workers in the organization. Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-11 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Any user who accesses the system through a sign-in process has the Authenticated Any user or process that accesses the system as a batch job (or through the batch queue) has the Batch identity. This identity allows batch jobs to run scheduled tasks, such as a nightly cleanup job that deletes temporary files. Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-3 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ The person who created the file or the directory is a member of this special ide A placeholder security identifier (SID) is created in an inheritable access control entry (ACE). When the ACE is inherited, the system replaces this SID with the SID for the primary group of the object’s current owner. The primary group is used only by the Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX (POSIX) subsystem. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-3-1 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ A placeholder security identifier (SID) is created in an inheritable access cont The person who created the file or the directory is a member of this special identity group. Windows Server operating systems use this identity to automatically grant access permissions to the creator of a file or directory. A placeholder SID is created in an inheritable ACE. When the ACE is inherited, the system replaces this SID with the SID for the object’s current owner. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-3-0 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ The person who created the file or the directory is a member of this special ide Any user who accesses the system through a dial-up connection has the Dial-Up identity. This identity distinguishes dial-up users from other types of authenticated users. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-1 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ Any user who accesses the system through a dial-up connection has the Dial-Up id ## Digest Authentication -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-64-21 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ Any user who accesses the system through a dial-up connection has the Dial-Up id This group includes all domain controllers in an Active Directory forest. Domain controllers with enterprise-wide roles and responsibilities have the Enterprise Domain Controllers identity. This identity allows them to perform certain tasks in the enterprise by using transitive trusts. Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-9 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ On computers running Windows 2000 and earlier, the Everyone group included the Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-1-0 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ Membership is controlled by the operating system. Any user who is logged on to the local system has the Interactive identity. This identity allows only local users to access a resource. Whenever a user accesses a given resource on the computer to which they are currently logged on, the user is automatically added to the Interactive group. Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-4 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ Any user who is logged on to the local system has the Interactive identity. This The Local Service account is similar to an Authenticated User account. The Local Service account has the same level of access to resources and objects as members of the Users group. This limited access helps safeguard your system if individual services or processes are compromised. Services that run as the Local Service account access network resources as a null session with anonymous credentials. The name of the account is NT AUTHORITY\\LocalService. This account does not have a password. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-19 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ The Local Service account is similar to an Authenticated User account. The Local This is a service account that is used by the operating system. The LocalSystem account is a powerful account that has full access to the system and acts as the computer on the network. If a service logs on to the LocalSystem account on a domain controller, that service has access to the entire domain. Some services are configured by default to log on to the LocalSystem account. Do not change the default service setting. The name of the account is LocalSystem. This account does not have a password. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-18 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ This is a service account that is used by the operating system. The LocalSystem This group implicitly includes all users who are logged on through a network connection. Any user who accesses the system through a network has the Network identity. This identity allows only remote users to access a resource. Whenever a user accesses a given resource over the network, the user is automatically added to the Network group. Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-2 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ This group implicitly includes all users who are logged on through a network con The Network Service account is similar to an Authenticated User account. The Network Service account has the same level of access to resources and objects as members of the Users group. This limited access helps safeguard your system if individual services or processes are compromised. Services that run as the Network Service account access network resources by using the credentials of the computer account. The name of the account is NT AUTHORITY\\NetworkService. This account does not have a password. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-20 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ The Network Service account is similar to an Authenticated User account. The Net ## NTLM Authentication -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-64-10 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ The Network Service account is similar to an Authenticated User account. The Net This group implicitly includes all users who are logged on to the system through a dial-up connection. Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-1000 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ This group implicitly includes all users who are logged on to the system through This identity is a placeholder in an ACE on a user, group, or computer object in Active Directory. When you grant permissions to Principal Self, you grant them to the security principal that is represented by the object. During an access check, the operating system replaces the SID for Principal Self with the SID for the security principal that is represented by the object. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-10 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ This identity is a placeholder in an ACE on a user, group, or computer object in This identity represents all users who are currently logged on to a computer by using a Remote Desktop connection. This group is a subset of the Interactive group. Access tokens that contain the Remote Interactive Logon SID also contain the Interactive SID. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-14| |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ This identity represents all users who are currently logged on to a computer by Users and computers with restricted capabilities have the Restricted identity. This identity group is used by a process that is running in a restricted security context, such as running an application with the RunAs service. When code runs at the Restricted security level, the Restricted SID is added to the user’s access token. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-12 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ Users and computers with restricted capabilities have the Restricted identity. T ## SChannel Authentication -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-64-14 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ Users and computers with restricted capabilities have the Restricted identity. T Any service that accesses the system has the Service identity. This identity group includes all security principals that are signed in as a service. This identity grants access to processes that are being run by Windows Server services. Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-6 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ Any service that accesses the system has the Service identity. This identity gro Any user accessing the system through Terminal Services has the Terminal Server User identity. This identity allows users to access Terminal Server applications and to perform other necessary tasks with Terminal Server services. Membership is controlled by the operating system. -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-13 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ Any user accessing the system through Terminal Services has the Terminal Server ## This Organization -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | S-1-5-15 | |Object Class| Foreign Security Principal| @@ -362,7 +362,7 @@ Any user accessing the system through Terminal Services has the Terminal Server ## Window Manager\\Window Manager Group -| **Attribute** | **Value** | +| Attribute | Value | | :--: | :--: | | Well-Known SID/RID | | |Object Class| | From ad7c23fb423ad6dd25f8a3a9b3c5ebbad27df06c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Palko Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:01:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 45/79] adding new message around WHFB cloud trust --- .../hello-for-business/hello-deployment-guide.md | 5 ++++- .../identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml | 4 ++++ .../hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md | 5 ++++- .../identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md | 3 +++ .../hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md | 3 +++ 5 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-deployment-guide.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-deployment-guide.md index 80a1ca91b3..4e7d1f7942 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-deployment-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-deployment-guide.md @@ -50,7 +50,10 @@ Do not begin your deployment until the hosting servers and infrastructure (not r ## Deployment and trust models -Windows Hello for Business has three deployment models: Cloud, hybrid, and on-premises. Hybrid and on-premises deployment models have two trust models: *Key trust* and *certificate trust*. +Windows Hello for Business has three deployment models: Azure AD cloud only, hybrid, and on-premises. Hybrid and on-premises deployment models have two trust models: *Key trust* and *certificate trust*. + +> [!NOTE] +> Windows Hello for Business is introducing a new trust model called cloud trust in early 2022. This trust model will enable deployment of Windows Hello for Business using the infrastructure introduced for supporting [security key sign-in on Hybrid Azure AD joined devices and on-premises resource access on Azure AD Joined devices](/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key-on-premises). More information will be available on Windows Hello for Business cloud trust once it is generally available. Hybrid deployments are for enterprises that use Azure Active Directory. On-premises deployments are for enterprises who exclusively use on-premises Active Directory. Remember that the environments that use Azure Active Directory must use the hybrid deployment model for all domains in that forest. diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml index 735e563fb8..a11d68959d 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml @@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ summary: | sections: - name: Ignored questions: + - question: What is Windows Hello for Business cloud trust? + answer: | + Windows Hello for Business cloud trust is a new trust model that is planned to be introduced in early 2022. This trust model will enable Windows Hello for Business deployment using the infrastructure introduced for supporting [security key sign-in on Hybrid Azure AD joined devices and on-premises resource access on Azure AD Joined devices](/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key-on-premises). More information will be available on Windows Hello for Business cloud trust once it is generally available. + - question: What about virtual smart cards? answer: | Windows Hello for Business is the modern, two-factor credential for Windows 10. Microsoft will be deprecating virtual smart cards in the future, but no date is set at this time. Customers using Windows 10 and virtual smart cards should move to Windows Hello for Business. Microsoft will publish the date early to ensure customers have adequate lead time to move to Windows Hello for Business. Microsoft recommends that new Windows 10 deployments use Windows Hello for Business. Virtual smart card remain supported for Windows 7 and Windows 8. diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md index 3660d85201..26a25c7342 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ ms.date: 1/22/2021 This article lists the infrastructure requirements for the different deployment models for Windows Hello for Business. -## Cloud Only Deployment +## Azure AD Cloud Only Deployment * Windows 10, version 1511 or later, or Windows 11 * Microsoft Azure Account @@ -35,6 +35,9 @@ This article lists the infrastructure requirements for the different deployment The table shows the minimum requirements for each deployment. For key trust in a multi-domain/multi-forest deployment, the following requirements are applicable for each domain/forest that hosts Windows Hello for business components or is involved in the Kerberos referral process. +> [!NOTE] +> Windows Hello for Business is introducing a new trust model called cloud trust in early 2022. This trust model will enable deployment of Windows Hello for Business using the infrastructure introduced for supporting [security key sign-in on Hybrid Azure AD joined devices and on-premises resource access on Azure AD Joined devices](/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key-on-premises). More information will be available on Windows Hello for Business cloud trust once it is generally available. + | Key trust
Group Policy managed | Certificate trust
Mixed managed | Key trust
Modern managed | Certificate trust
Modern managed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Windows 10, version 1511 or later| **Hybrid Azure AD Joined:**
*Minimum:* Windows 10, version 1703
*Best experience:* Windows 10, version 1709 or later (supports synchronous certificate enrollment).
**Azure AD Joined:**
Windows 10, version 1511 or later| Windows 10, version 1511 or later | Windows 10, version 1511 or later | diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md index cd38c11105..b191dbc916 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md @@ -97,6 +97,9 @@ Windows Hello for Business can use either keys (hardware or software) or certifi Windows Hello for Business with a key does not support supplied credentials for RDP. RDP does not support authentication with a key or a self signed certificate. RDP with Windows Hello for Business is supported with certificate based deployments as a supplied credential. Windows Hello for Business key trust can be used with [Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard](../remote-credential-guard.md). +> [!NOTE] +> Windows Hello for Business is introducing a new trust model called cloud trust in early 2022. This trust model will enable deployment of Windows Hello for Business using the infrastructure introduced for supporting [security key sign-in on Hybrid Azure AD joined devices and on-premises resource access on Azure AD Joined devices](/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key-on-premises). More information will be available on Windows Hello for Business cloud trust once it is generally available. + ## Learn more [Implementing strong user authentication with Windows Hello for Business](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itshowcase/implementing-strong-user-authentication-with-windows-hello-for-business) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md index 617be85699..d0de57c65c 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md @@ -95,6 +95,9 @@ It's fundamentally important to understand which deployment model to use for a s A deployment's trust type defines how each Windows Hello for Business client authenticates to the on-premises Active Directory. There are two trust types: key trust and certificate trust. +> [!NOTE] +> Windows Hello for Business is introducing a new trust model called cloud trust in early 2022. This trust model will enable deployment of Windows Hello for Business using the infrastructure introduced for supporting [security key sign-in on Hybrid Azure AD joined devices and on-premises resource access on Azure AD Joined devices](/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key-on-premises). More information will be available on Windows Hello for Business cloud trust once it is generally available. + The key trust type does not require issuing authentication certificates to end users. Users authenticate using a hardware-bound key created during the built-in provisioning experience. This requires an adequate distribution of Windows Server 2016 or later domain controllers relative to your existing authentication and the number of users included in your Windows Hello for Business deployment. Read the [Planning an adequate number of Windows Server 2016 or later Domain Controllers for Windows Hello for Business deployments](hello-adequate-domain-controllers.md) to learn more. The certificate trust type issues authentication certificates to end users. Users authenticate using a certificate requested using a hardware-bound key created during the built-in provisioning experience. Unlike key trust, certificate trust does not require Windows Server 2016 domain controllers (but still requires [Windows Server 2016 or later Active Directory schema](./hello-hybrid-cert-trust-prereqs.md#directories)). Users can use their certificate to authenticate to any Windows Server 2008 R2, or later, domain controller. From 983e42ac90688abaa1d375d0122da7796af33557 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Palko Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:21:44 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 46/79] fixing reference to Azure AD cloud only deployment --- .../hello-for-business/hello-aad-join-cloud-only-deploy.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-aad-join-cloud-only-deploy.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-aad-join-cloud-only-deploy.md index aa4d0faa2f..8e5fd2f049 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-aad-join-cloud-only-deploy.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-aad-join-cloud-only-deploy.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ You may wish to disable the automatic Windows Hello for Business enrollment prom Cloud only deployments will use Azure AD multi-factor authentication (MFA) during Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) enrollment and there's no additional MFA configuration needed. If you aren't already registered in Azure AD MFA, you will be guided though the MFA registration as part of the Windows Hello for Business enrollment process. -The necessary Windows Hello for Business prerequisites are located at [Cloud Only Deployment](hello-identity-verification.md#cloud-only-deployment). +The necessary Windows Hello for Business prerequisites are located at [Cloud Only Deployment](hello-identity-verification.md#azure-ad-cloud-only-deployment). Also note that it's possible for federated domains to enable the “Supports MFA” flag in your federated domain settings. This flag tells Azure AD that the federated IDP will perform the MFA challenge. From 8c301bbc8d1fbfd469239a6b9abb43605641d82b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Simpson Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:43:14 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 47/79] Update index.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/index.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md index a7236eea80..792bdcb30c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Mobile device management -description: Windows 10 provides an enterprise-level solution to mobile management, to help IT pros comply with security policies while avoiding compromise of user's privacy +description: Windows 10 and Windows 11 provides an enterprise-level solution to mobile management, to help IT pros comply with security policies while avoiding compromise of user's privacy MS-HAID: - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.provisioning\_and\_device\_management' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.mobile\_device\_management\_windows\_mdm' @@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ author: dansimp # Mobile device management -Windows 10 provides an enterprise management solution to help IT pros manage company security policies and business applications, while avoiding compromise of the users’ privacy on their personal devices. A built-in management component can communicate with the management server. +Windows 10 and Windows 11 provides an enterprise management solution to help IT pros manage company security policies and business applications, while avoiding compromise of the users’ privacy on their personal devices. A built-in management component can communicate with the management server. -There are two parts to the Windows 10 management component: +There are two parts to the Windows management component: - The enrollment client, which enrolls and configures the device to communicate with the enterprise management server. - The management client, which periodically synchronizes with the management server to check for updates and apply the latest policies set by IT. From 5d111d7f0f0de24bfa1b9eb66668c46e5bb168b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sinead O'Sullivan Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:35:22 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 48/79] final_updates --- windows/privacy/toc.yml | 2 +- windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/toc.yml b/windows/privacy/toc.yml index af35fd6f4f..25fc676681 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/toc.yml +++ b/windows/privacy/toc.yml @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ href: windows-diagnostic-data-1703.md - name: Windows 10 diagnostic data events and fields collected through the limit enhanced diagnostic data policy href: enhanced-diagnostic-data-windows-analytics-events-and-fields.md - - name: Manage Windows connection endpoints + - name: Manage Windows connected experiences items: - name: Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services href: manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md diff --git a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md index a9a8a0ecca..0930e7356b 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md +++ b/windows/privacy/windows-10-and-privacy-compliance.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ The following table provides an overview of the Windows 10 and Windows 11 privac > [!NOTE] > This table is limited to the privacy settings that are most commonly available when setting up a current version of Windows 10 or newer. For the full list of settings that involve data collection, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). -| Feature/Setting | Description | Supporting Content | Privacy Statement | +| Feature/Setting | Description | Supporting content | Privacy statement | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Diagnostic Data |

Microsoft uses diagnostic data to keep Windows secure, up to date, troubleshoot problems, and make product improvements. Regardless of what choices you make for diagnostic data collection, the device will be just as secure and will operate normally. This data is collected by Microsoft to quickly identify and address issues affecting its customers.

Diagnostic data is categorized into the following:

  • **Required diagnostic data**
    Required diagnostic data includes information about your device, its settings, capabilities, and whether it is performing properly, whether a device is ready for an update, and whether there are factors that may impede the ability to receive updates, such as low battery, limited disk space, or connectivity through a paid network. You can find out what is collected with required diagnostic data [here](./required-windows-diagnostic-data-events-and-fields-2004.md).
  • **Optional diagnostic data**
    Optional diagnostic data includes more detailed information about your device and its settings, capabilities, and device health. When you choose to send optional diagnostic data, required diagnostic data will always be included. You can find out the types of optional diagnostic data collected [here](./windows-diagnostic-data.md).

| [Learn more](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4468236/diagnostics-feedback-and-privacy-in-windows-10-microsoft-privacy)

[Configure Windows diagnostic data in your organization](configure-windows-diagnostic-data-in-your-organization.md) | [Privacy Statement](https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement#maindiagnosticsmodule) | | Inking & typing | Microsoft collects optional inking and typing diagnostic data to improve the language recognition and suggestion capabilities of apps and services running on Windows. | [Learn more](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4468236/diagnostics-feedback-and-privacy-in-windows-10-microsoft-privacy) | [Privacy Statement](https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement#maindiagnosticsmodule) | @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ The following table provides an overview of the privacy settings discussed earli > [!NOTE] > This is not a complete list of settings that involve managing data collection or connecting to connected experiences in Windows. For a more detailed list, see [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md). -| Feature/Setting | GP/MDM Documentation | Default State if the Setup experience is suppressed | State to stop/minimize data collection | +| Connected experience /setting | GP/MDM documentation | Default state if the setup experience is suppressed | State to stop/minimize data collection | |---|---|---|---| | [Speech](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-priv-speech) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Control Panel** > **Regional and Language Options** > **Allow users to enable online speech recognition services**

MDM: [Privacy/AllowInputPersonalization](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-allowinputpersonalization) | Off | Off | | [Location](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-priv-location) | Group Policy:
**Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **App Privacy** > **Let Windows apps access location**

MDM: [Privacy/LetAppsAccessLocation](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-allowinputpersonalization) | Off (Windows 10, version 1903 and later and Windows 11) | Off | From b9601479b32f556843bc249f70b074af20fd3444 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MaratMussabekov <48041687+MaratMussabekov@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:30:06 +0500 Subject: [PATCH 49/79] Update enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md --- ...roll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md index c9f13235e0..8c53bccf46 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md @@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ Requirements: If this folder does not exist, then be aware that you will be switching to a [central policy store](https://support.microsoft.com/help/3087759/how-to-create-and-manage-the-central-store-for-group-policy-administra) for your entire domain. -6. Wait for the SYSVOL DFSR replication to be completed and then restart the Domain Controller for the policy to be available. +6. Wait for the SYSVOL DFSR replication to be completed for the policy to be available. This procedure will work for any future version as well. From 3a1a328871814a1eba09911934a532369292e7c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jaime Ondrusek Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:51:26 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 50/79] Update deployment-service-overview.md Small updates for style; corrected article cross-link. --- windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md b/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md index 28854e1093..6064c7ae15 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The deployment service is designed for IT Pros who are looking for more control - You can stage deployments over a period of days or weeks by using rich expressions (for example, deploy 20H2 to 500 devices per day, beginning on March 14, 2021). - You can bypass pre-configured Windows Update for Business policies to immediately deploy a security update across your organization when emergencies arise. - You can benefit from deployments with automatic piloting tailored to your unique device population to ensure coverage of hardware and software in your organization. -- You can leverage safeguards against likely update issues, as identified by Microsoft machine learning algorithms, and automatically put the deployment on hold for any affected devices. +- You can use safeguards against likely update issues that have been identified by Microsoft machine-learning algorithms and automatically hold the deployment for any affected devices. The service is privacy focused and backed by leading industry compliance certifications. @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ You should continue to use deployment rings as part of the servicing strategy fo ### Safeguard holds against likely and known issues -[Safeguard holds](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/update/safeguard-holds) are a key technology Microsoft uses to protect devices from encountering known quality or compatibility issues, by preventing them from installing the update or upgrade. For Windows 11 deployments, the deployment service extends these safeguard holds to also protect devices that Microsoft identifies as being at a higher risk of experiencing post-update issues (such as OS rollbacks, app crashes, or graphics issues) and temporarily puts the deployment on hold for these devices while Microsoft investigates the likely issue. Safeguard holds apply to deployments by default, but you may opt out if desired. +Microsoft uses [safeguard holds](/windows/deployment/update/safeguard-holds) to protect devices from encountering known quality or compatibility issues by preventing them from installing the update or upgrade. For Windows 11 deployments, the deployment service extends these safeguard holds to also protect devices that Microsoft identifies as being at a higher risk of experiencing problems after an update (such as operating system rollbacks, app crashes, or graphics issues). The service temporarily holds the deployment for these devices while Microsoft investigates the likely issue. Safeguard holds apply to deployments by default, but you can opt out. ### Monitoring deployments to detect rollback issues From 63609d921a0b0c0092ea8863049c7e23270b9faa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jaime Ondrusek Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:19:34 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 51/79] Revert "Add content on safeguards" --- .../deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md b/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md index 6064c7ae15..546749d1dd 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview.md @@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ The deployment service is designed for IT Pros who are looking for more control - You can stage deployments over a period of days or weeks by using rich expressions (for example, deploy 20H2 to 500 devices per day, beginning on March 14, 2021). - You can bypass pre-configured Windows Update for Business policies to immediately deploy a security update across your organization when emergencies arise. - You can benefit from deployments with automatic piloting tailored to your unique device population to ensure coverage of hardware and software in your organization. -- You can use safeguards against likely update issues that have been identified by Microsoft machine-learning algorithms and automatically hold the deployment for any affected devices. The service is privacy focused and backed by leading industry compliance certifications. @@ -53,6 +52,7 @@ Using the deployment service typically follows a common pattern: 2. The chosen tool conveys your approval, scheduling, and device selection information to the deployment service. 3. The deployment service processes the content approval and compares it with previously approved content. Final update applicability is determined and conveyed to Windows Update, which then offers approved content to devices on their next check for updates. + The deployment service exposes these capabilities through Microsoft [Graph REST APIs](/graph/overview). You can call the APIs directly, through a Graph SDK, or integrate them with a management tool such as Microsoft Endpoint Manager. ## Prerequisites @@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ Additionally, your organization must have one of the following subscriptions: - Windows Virtual Desktop Access E3 or E5 - Microsoft 365 Business Premium + ## Getting started To use the deployment service, you use a management tool built on the platform, script common actions using PowerShell, or build your own application. @@ -86,6 +87,7 @@ Microsoft Endpoint Manager integrates with the deployment service to provide Win The Microsoft Graph SDK includes a PowerShell extension that you can use to script and automate common update actions. For more information, see [Get started with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK](/graph/powershell/get-started). + ### Building your own application Microsoft Graph makes deployment service APIs available through. Get started with these learning paths: @@ -111,17 +113,14 @@ This built-in piloting capability complements your existing ring structure and p You should continue to use deployment rings as part of the servicing strategy for your organization, but use gradual rollouts to add scheduling convenience and additional protections within each ring. -### Safeguard holds against likely and known issues - -Microsoft uses [safeguard holds](/windows/deployment/update/safeguard-holds) to protect devices from encountering known quality or compatibility issues by preventing them from installing the update or upgrade. For Windows 11 deployments, the deployment service extends these safeguard holds to also protect devices that Microsoft identifies as being at a higher risk of experiencing problems after an update (such as operating system rollbacks, app crashes, or graphics issues). The service temporarily holds the deployment for these devices while Microsoft investigates the likely issue. Safeguard holds apply to deployments by default, but you can opt out. - ### Monitoring deployments to detect rollback issues During deployments of Windows 11 or Windows 10 feature updates, driver combinations can sometimes result in an unexpected update failure that makes the device revert to the previously installed operating system version. The deployment service can monitor devices for such issues and automatically pause deployments when this happens, giving you time to detect and mitigate issues. + ### How to enable deployment protections -Deployment scheduling controls are always available, but to take advantage of the unique deployment protections tailored to your population, devices must share diagnostic data with Microsoft. +Deployment scheduling controls are always available, but to take advantage of the unique deployment protections tailored to your organization, devices must share diagnostic data with Microsoft. #### Device prerequisites @@ -175,6 +174,7 @@ Follow these suggestions for the best results with the service. Avoid using different channels to manage the same resources. If you use Microsoft Endpoint Manager along with Microsoft Graph APIs or PowerShell, aspects of resources (such as devices, deployments, updatable asset groups) might be overwritten if you use both channels to manage the same resources. Instead, only manage each resource through the channel that created it. + ## Next steps To learn more about the deployment service, try the following: From 2515c5784a919ec7fdca66ebd90c4687ffd9bdf8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Denise Vangel-MSFT Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:36:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 52/79] Update enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md --- ...ll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md index 8c53bccf46..58d590e4b2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy.md @@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ ms.author: dansimp ms.topic: article ms.prod: w10 ms.technology: windows -author: manikadhiman -ms.date: 06/02/2021 +author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/14/2021 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp --- From b1619045ffbec8088992768de3d22a1f2ebb2b4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:48:52 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 53/79] Applied valid slugs for labeling code blocks The complete list is here: https://review.docs.microsoft.com/en-us/help/contribute/metadata-taxonomies?branch=master#dev-lang --- .../troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md index d3a3ceb2db..10fbfe6f45 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ You can view the dynamic port range on a computer by using the following netsh c The range is set separately for each transport (TCP or UDP). The port range is now a range that has a starting point and an ending point. Microsoft customers who deploy servers that are running Windows Server may have problems that affect RPC communication between servers if firewalls are used on the internal network. In these situations, we recommend that you reconfigure the firewalls to allow traffic between servers in the dynamic port range of **49152** through **65535**. This range is in addition to well-known ports that are used by services and applications. Or, the port range that is used by the servers can be modified on each server. You adjust this range by using the netsh command, as follows. The above command sets the dynamic port range for TCP. -```cmd +```console netsh int set dynamic start=number num=range ``` @@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ You may also see CLOSE_WAIT state connections in the same output, however CLOSE_ 4. Open a command prompt in admin mode and run the below command - ```cmd + ```console Netsh trace start scenario=netconnection capture=yes tracefile=c:\Server.etl ``` @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ The key is to identify which process or application is using all the ports. Belo Start by looking at the netstat output. If you are using Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016, then you can run the command `netstat -anobq` and check for the process ID which has maximum entries as BOUND. Alternately, you can also run the below Powershell command to identify the process: -```Powershell +```powershell Get-NetTCPConnection | Group-Object -Property State, OwningProcess | Select -Property Count, Name, @{Name="ProcessName";Expression={(Get-Process -PID ($_.Name.Split(',')[-1].Trim(' '))).Name}}, Group | Sort Count -Descending ``` @@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ Finally, if the above methods did not help you isolate the process, we suggest y As a workaround, rebooting the computer will get the it back in normal state and would help you resolve the issue for the time being. However, when a reboot is impractical, you can also consider increasing the number of ports on the machine using the below commands: -```cmd +```console netsh int ipv4 set dynamicport tcp start=10000 num=1000 ``` @@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ This will set the dynamic port range to start at port 10000 and to end at port 1 For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, you can use the below script to collect the netstat output at defined frequency. From the outputs, you can see the port usage trend. -``` +```console @ECHO ON set v=%1 :loop From 05d50c14123517ecb7105d86d7fdd53b3ed691a9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:52:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 54/79] Corrected indentation of images & second-level list items These images should have been indented as part of their respective second-level list items. For this to work correctly, though, the second-level list items also needed to be laid out correctly, and that often doesn't happen unless the list items rely on automatic numbering (1, 1, 1) instead of specifying the enumeration (a, b, c). --- .../client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md index 10fbfe6f45..a09a0c7ea4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md @@ -82,13 +82,13 @@ If you suspect that the machine is in a state of port exhaustion: 2. Open event viewer and under the system logs, look for the events which clearly indicate the current state: - a. **Event ID 4227** + 1. **Event ID 4227** - ![Screenshot of event id 4227 in Event Viewer.](images/tcp-ts-18.png) + ![Screenshot of event id 4227 in Event Viewer.](images/tcp-ts-18.png) - b. **Event ID 4231** + 1. **Event ID 4231** - ![Screenshot of event id 4231 in Event Viewer.](images/tcp-ts-19.png) + ![Screenshot of event id 4231 in Event Viewer.](images/tcp-ts-19.png) 3. Collect a `netstat -anob` output from the server. The netstat output will show you a huge number of entries for TIME_WAIT state for a single PID. From 2503158cabfdfc6ba9ee37c1d035161ecde678ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:59:13 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 55/79] Added lightbox functionality to some images These images aren't easy to read. Lightbox allows the images to be viewed in an expanded window. --- .../client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md index a09a0c7ea4..b7b25c7d2d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Since outbound connections start to fail, you will see a lot of the below behavi - Unable to sign in to the machine with domain credentials, however sign-in with local account works. Domain sign-in will require you to contact the DC for authentication which is again an outbound connection. If you have cache credentials set, then domain sign-in might still work. - ![Screenshot of error for NETLOGON in Event Viewer.](images/tcp-ts-14.png) + :::image type="content" alt-text="Screenshot of error for NETLOGON in Event Viewer." source="images/tcp-ts-14.png" lightbox="images/tcp-ts-14.png"::: - Group Policy update failures: @@ -84,11 +84,11 @@ If you suspect that the machine is in a state of port exhaustion: 1. **Event ID 4227** - ![Screenshot of event id 4227 in Event Viewer.](images/tcp-ts-18.png) + :::image type="content" alt-text="Screenshot of event ID 4227 in Event Viewer." source="images/tcp-ts-18.png" lightbox="images/tcp-ts-18.png"::: 1. **Event ID 4231** - ![Screenshot of event id 4231 in Event Viewer.](images/tcp-ts-19.png) + :::image type="content" alt-text="Screenshot of event ID 4231 in Event Viewer." source="images/tcp-ts-19.png" lightbox="images/tcp-ts-19.png"::: 3. Collect a `netstat -anob` output from the server. The netstat output will show you a huge number of entries for TIME_WAIT state for a single PID. @@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ Steps to use Process explorer: File \Device\AFD - ![Screenshot of Process Explorer.](images/tcp-ts-22.png) + :::image type="content" alt-text="Screenshot of Process Explorer." source="images/tcp-ts-22.png" lightbox="images/tcp-ts-22.png"::: 10. Some are normal, but large numbers of them are not (hundreds to thousands). Close the process in question. If that restores outbound connectivity, then you have further proven that the app is the cause. Contact the vendor of that app. From eacfe32e51fd32f391a9f3f6945be9871c4af381 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:02:03 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 56/79] Updated code block label to a valid value The complete list is here: https://review.docs.microsoft.com/en-us/help/contribute/metadata-taxonomies?branch=master#dev-lang --- windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md b/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md index 8b2e2bc3e9..5a566f1410 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ First, you create a default user profile with the customizations that you want, 1. At a command prompt, type the following command and press **ENTER**. - ```dos + ```console sysprep /oobe /reboot /generalize /unattend:unattend.xml ``` From e89a0f19ffc81e4d9846b4d3c3a80fbbbfaccddf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:04:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 57/79] Indented images in second-level list items --- windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md b/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md index 5a566f1410..25245fa812 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md @@ -100,11 +100,11 @@ First, you create a default user profile with the customizations that you want, - If the device is joined to the domain and you are signed in with an account that has permissions to write to a shared folder on the network, you can enter the shared folder path. - ![Example of Copy profile to.](images/copy-to-path.png) + ![Example of Copy profile to.](images/copy-to-path.png) - If the device is not joined to the domain, you can save the profile locally and then copy it to the shared folder location. - ![Example of Copy To UI with UNC path.](images/copy-to-path.png) + ![Example of Copy To UI with UNC path.](images/copy-to-path.png) 1. Click **OK** to copy the default user profile. From 8ffec9b20f1f0249aa9b83b7f6f4370163cb069d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:19:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 58/79] Indented note in a list item --- .../manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md index cadcf9664a..8e177ae184 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md @@ -342,8 +342,8 @@ Getting the right device identifier to prevent it from being installed: > ClassGuid = {4d36e979-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\ > This class includes printers. -> [!NOTE] -> As mentioned before, preventing an entire Class could block you from using your system completely. Please make sure you understand which devices are going to be blocked when specifying a Class. For our scenario, there are other classes that relate to printers but before you apply them, make sure they are not blocking any other existing device that is crucial to your system. + > [!NOTE] + > As mentioned before, preventing an entire Class could block you from using your system completely. Please make sure you understand which devices are going to be blocked when specifying a Class. For our scenario, there are other classes that relate to printers but before you apply them, make sure they are not blocking any other existing device that is crucial to your system. Creating the policy to prevent all printers from being installed: From 746eb537749f49d492fbbc48a267a8f355fb26fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:01:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 59/79] Applied ordered list to sequential steps --- .../manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md index 8e177ae184..4088d331ab 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md @@ -376,9 +376,9 @@ Creating the policy to prevent all printers from being installed: 1. If you have not completed step #9 – follow these steps: - - Uninstall your printer: Device Manager > Printers > right click the Canon Printer > click “Uninstall device”. - - For USB printer – unplug and plug back the cable; for network device – make a search for the printer in the Windows Settings app. - - You should not be able to reinstall the printer. + 1. Uninstall your printer: Device Manager > Printers > right click the Canon Printer > click “Uninstall device”. + 1. For USB printer – unplug and plug back the cable; for network device – make a search for the printer in the Windows Settings app. + 1. You should not be able to reinstall the printer. 2. If you completed step #9 above and restarted the machine, simply look for your printer under Device Manager or the Windows Settings app and see that it is no-longer available for you to use. From 3658e39021c2595afe94caf999f887a732128632 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:07:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 60/79] Correct slash location in self-closing BR tags --- .../hello-identity-verification.md | 24 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md index 26a25c7342..1a9e16072a 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md @@ -38,37 +38,37 @@ The table shows the minimum requirements for each deployment. For key trust in a > [!NOTE] > Windows Hello for Business is introducing a new trust model called cloud trust in early 2022. This trust model will enable deployment of Windows Hello for Business using the infrastructure introduced for supporting [security key sign-in on Hybrid Azure AD joined devices and on-premises resource access on Azure AD Joined devices](/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key-on-premises). More information will be available on Windows Hello for Business cloud trust once it is generally available. -| Key trust
Group Policy managed | Certificate trust
Mixed managed | Key trust
Modern managed | Certificate trust
Modern managed | +| Key trust
Group Policy managed | Certificate trust
Mixed managed | Key trust
Modern managed | Certificate trust
Modern managed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | -| Windows 10, version 1511 or later| **Hybrid Azure AD Joined:**
*Minimum:* Windows 10, version 1703
*Best experience:* Windows 10, version 1709 or later (supports synchronous certificate enrollment).
**Azure AD Joined:**
Windows 10, version 1511 or later| Windows 10, version 1511 or later | Windows 10, version 1511 or later | +| Windows 10, version 1511 or later| **Hybrid Azure AD Joined:**
*Minimum:* Windows 10, version 1703
*Best experience:* Windows 10, version 1709 or later (supports synchronous certificate enrollment).
**Azure AD Joined:**
Windows 10, version 1511 or later| Windows 10, version 1511 or later | Windows 10, version 1511 or later | | Windows Server 2016 or later Schema | Windows Server 2016 or later Schema | Windows Server 2016 or later Schema | Windows Server 2016 or later Schema | | Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain/Forest functional level | Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain/Forest functional level| Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain/Forest functional level |Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain/Forest functional level | | Windows Server 2016 or later Domain Controllers | Windows Server 2008 R2 or later Domain Controllers | Windows Server 2016 or later Domain Controllers | Windows Server 2008 R2 or later Domain Controllers | | Windows Server 2012 or later Certificate Authority | Windows Server 2012 or later Certificate Authority | Windows Server 2012 or later Certificate Authority | Windows Server 2012 or later Certificate Authority | -| N/A | Windows Server 2016 AD FS with [KB4088889 update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4088889) (hybrid Azure AD joined clients),
and
Windows Server 2012 or later Network Device Enrollment Service (Azure AD joined) | N/A | Windows Server 2012 or later Network Device Enrollment Service | -| Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | +| N/A | Windows Server 2016 AD FS with [KB4088889 update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4088889) (hybrid Azure AD joined clients),
and
Windows Server 2012 or later Network Device Enrollment Service (Azure AD joined) | N/A | Windows Server 2012 or later Network Device Enrollment Service | +| Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | | Azure Account | Azure Account | Azure Account | Azure Account | | Azure Active Directory | Azure Active Directory | Azure Active Directory | Azure Active Directory | | Azure AD Connect | Azure AD Connect | Azure AD Connect | Azure AD Connect | | Azure AD Premium, optional | Azure AD Premium, needed for device write-back | Azure AD Premium, optional for automatic MDM enrollment | Azure AD Premium, optional for automatic MDM enrollment | > [!Important] -> 1. Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models.
-> **Requirements:**
-> Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903
+> 1. Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models.
+> **Requirements:**
+> Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903
> Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 > -> 2. On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models.
-> **Requirements:**
-> Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional
-> Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional
+> 2. On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models.
+> **Requirements:**
+> Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional
+> Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional
> Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 ## On-premises Deployments The table shows the minimum requirements for each deployment. -| Key trust
Group Policy managed | Certificate trust
Group Policy managed| +| Key trust
Group Policy managed | Certificate trust
Group Policy managed| | --- | --- | | Windows 10, version 1703 or later | Windows 10, version 1703 or later | | Windows Server 2016 Schema | Windows Server 2016 Schema| From f57263c1a54e3e1826d6b43db7f435bd36d4eb63 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:09:31 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 61/79] Add bullets to vertical lists --- .../hello-identity-verification.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md index 1a9e16072a..065df8dd49 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md @@ -54,15 +54,15 @@ The table shows the minimum requirements for each deployment. For key trust in a > [!Important] > 1. Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models.
-> **Requirements:**
-> Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903
-> Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 +> **Requirements:** +> - Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903 +> - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 > > 2. On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models.
-> **Requirements:**
-> Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional
-> Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional
-> Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 +> **Requirements:** +> - Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional +> - Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional +> - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 ## On-premises Deployments From 2a14c0b54de61760c79f38009ff9e24409be42d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:11:41 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 62/79] Replace numbers with bullets in unordered list --- .../hello-identity-verification.md | 20 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md index 065df8dd49..641d92045a 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md @@ -53,16 +53,18 @@ The table shows the minimum requirements for each deployment. For key trust in a | Azure AD Premium, optional | Azure AD Premium, needed for device write-back | Azure AD Premium, optional for automatic MDM enrollment | Azure AD Premium, optional for automatic MDM enrollment | > [!Important] -> 1. Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models.
-> **Requirements:** -> - Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903 -> - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 +> - Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models. > -> 2. On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models.
-> **Requirements:** -> - Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional -> - Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional -> - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 +> **Requirements:** +> - Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903 +> - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 +> +> - On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models. + +> **Requirements:** +> - Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional +> - Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional +> - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 ## On-premises Deployments From 86f28739efab1a49050d1e284e437c25fae93787 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:14:09 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 63/79] Add lightbox functionality for legibility --- .../identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md index b191dbc916..72fda09ca8 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ In Windows 10, Windows Hello replaces passwords. When the identity provider sup >[!NOTE] >Windows Hello as a convenience sign-in uses regular user name and password authentication, without the user entering the password. -![How authentication works in Windows Hello.](images/authflow.png) +:::image type="content" alt-text="How authentication works in Windows Hello." source="images/authflow.png" lightbox="images/authflow.png"::: Imagine that someone is looking over your shoulder as you get money from an ATM and sees the PIN that you enter. Having that PIN won't help them access your account because they don't have your ATM card. In the same way, learning your PIN for your device doesn't allow that attacker to access your account because the PIN is local to your specific device and doesn't enable any type of authentication from any other device. From cae6cc2ccd6124169492945c64cfa242e890eaea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:15:05 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 64/79] Add blank lines for readability --- .../hello-for-business/hello-overview.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md index 72fda09ca8..33d820a1a7 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview.md @@ -81,12 +81,19 @@ Windows Hello helps protect user identities and user credentials. Because the us ## How Windows Hello for Business works: key points - Windows Hello credentials are based on certificate or asymmetrical key pair. Windows Hello credentials can be bound to the device, and the token that is obtained using the credential is also bound to the device. + - Identity provider (such as Active Directory, Azure AD, or a Microsoft account) validates user identity and maps the Windows Hello public key to a user account during the registration step. + - Keys can be generated in hardware (TPM 1.2 or 2.0 for enterprises, and TPM 2.0 for consumers) or software, based on the policy. + - Authentication is the two-factor authentication with the combination of a key or certificate tied to a device and something that the person knows (a PIN) or something that the person is (biometrics). The Windows Hello gesture does not roam between devices and is not shared with the server. Biometrics templates are stored locally on a device. The PIN is never stored or shared. + - The private key never leaves a device when using TPM. The authenticating server has a public key that is mapped to the user account during the registration process. + - PIN entry and biometric gesture both trigger Windows 10 to use the private key to cryptographically sign data that is sent to the identity provider. The identity provider verifies the user's identity and authenticates the user. + - Personal (Microsoft account) and corporate (Active Directory or Azure AD) accounts use a single container for keys. All keys are separated by identity providers' domains to help ensure user privacy. + - Certificate private keys can be protected by the Windows Hello container and the Windows Hello gesture. For details, see [How Windows Hello for Business works](hello-how-it-works.md). From c58fe7af5e8cb4d4d6e79e8517d7a00f4fa76404 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:16:27 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 65/79] Correct slash location in self-closing BR tags --- .../hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md index d0de57c65c..611f55ea0d 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md @@ -74,19 +74,19 @@ The hybrid deployment model is for organizations that: - Use applications hosted in Azure Active Directory, and want a single sign-in user experience for both on-premises and Azure Active Directory resources > [!Important] -> Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models.
-> **Requirements:**
-> Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903
+> Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models.
+> **Requirements:**
+> Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903
> Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 ##### On-premises The on-premises deployment model is for organizations that do not have cloud identities or use applications hosted in Azure Active Directory. > [!Important] -> On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models.
-> **Requirements:**
-> Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional
-> Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional
+> On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models.
+> **Requirements:**
+> Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional
+> Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional
> Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 It's fundamentally important to understand which deployment model to use for a successful deployment. Some aspects of the deployment may have already been decided for you based on your current infrastructure. From ab5f819050520acff45c400cab109a4e06695328 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:17:54 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 66/79] Add bullets to vertical lists --- .../hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md index 611f55ea0d..c8d18101d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md @@ -75,19 +75,19 @@ The hybrid deployment model is for organizations that: > [!Important] > Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models.
-> **Requirements:**
-> Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903
-> Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 +> **Requirements:** +> - Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903 +> - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 ##### On-premises The on-premises deployment model is for organizations that do not have cloud identities or use applications hosted in Azure Active Directory. > [!Important] > On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models.
-> **Requirements:**
-> Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional
-> Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional
-> Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 +> **Requirements:** +> - Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional +> - Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional +> - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 It's fundamentally important to understand which deployment model to use for a successful deployment. Some aspects of the deployment may have already been decided for you based on your current infrastructure. From 15e39694808a7d8ac40737f67c7129d36419e696 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:19:13 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 67/79] Removed unnecessary BR tags --- .../hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md index c8d18101d8..8aada054b6 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-planning-guide.md @@ -74,7 +74,8 @@ The hybrid deployment model is for organizations that: - Use applications hosted in Azure Active Directory, and want a single sign-in user experience for both on-premises and Azure Active Directory resources > [!Important] -> Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models.
+> Hybrid deployments support non-destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and key trust models. +> > **Requirements:** > - Microsoft PIN Reset Service - Windows 10, versions 1709 to 1809, Enterprise Edition. There is no licensing requirement for this service since version 1903 > - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 @@ -83,7 +84,8 @@ The hybrid deployment model is for organizations that: The on-premises deployment model is for organizations that do not have cloud identities or use applications hosted in Azure Active Directory. > [!Important] -> On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models.
+> On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models. +> > **Requirements:** > - Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional > - Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional From 88129581d474fce062c5e20061069da4b290f681 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:26:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 68/79] Added missing angle bracket --- .../hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md index 641d92045a..92c2b72d61 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ The table shows the minimum requirements for each deployment. For key trust in a > - Reset above lock screen (_I forgot my PIN_ link) - Windows 10, version 1903 > > - On-premises deployments support destructive PIN reset that works with both the certificate trust and the key trust models. - +> > **Requirements:** > - Reset from settings - Windows 10, version 1703, Professional > - Reset above lock screen - Windows 10, version 1709, Professional From 438a77ac54ba0fe6b72d1a469d1922f092089035 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:15:28 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 69/79] Corrected labels on code blocks to valid type Here's the list of valid types: https://review.docs.microsoft.com/en-us/help/contribute/metadata-taxonomies?branch=master#dev-lang --- ...tion-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 30 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index 5d7ffa6cd9..d4507b1ee4 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ Set the following registry keys to enable HVCI. This provides exactly the same s Recommended settings (to enable virtualization-based protection of Code Integrity policies, without UEFI Lock): -``` commands +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "RequirePlatformSecurityFeatures" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f @@ -94,49 +94,49 @@ If you want to customize the preceding recommended settings, use the following s **To enable VBS** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` **To enable VBS and require Secure boot only (value 1)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "RequirePlatformSecurityFeatures" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` **To enable VBS with Secure Boot and DMA (value 3)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "RequirePlatformSecurityFeatures" /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f ``` **To enable VBS without UEFI lock (value 0)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "Locked" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f ``` **To enable VBS with UEFI lock (value 1)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "Locked" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` **To enable virtualization-based protection of Code Integrity policies** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" /v "Enabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` **To enable virtualization-based protection of Code Integrity policies without UEFI lock (value 0)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" /v "Locked" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f ``` **To enable virtualization-based protection of Code Integrity policies with UEFI lock (value 1)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" /v "Locked" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` @@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorE Recommended settings (to enable virtualization-based protection of Code Integrity policies, without UEFI Lock): -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "RequirePlatformSecurityFeatures" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f @@ -158,31 +158,31 @@ If you want to customize the preceding recommended settings, use the following s **To enable VBS (it is always locked to UEFI)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` **To enable VBS and require Secure boot only (value 1)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "RequirePlatformSecurityFeatures" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` **To enable VBS with Secure Boot and DMA (value 3)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "RequirePlatformSecurityFeatures" /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f ``` **To enable virtualization-based protection of Code Integrity policies (with the default, UEFI lock)** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` **To enable virtualization-based protection of Code Integrity policies without UEFI lock** -``` command +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "Unlocked" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ``` From 170846294085a37742491866ef21020c73bffa8b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:21:44 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 70/79] Replace single BR tags with proper paragraph breaks --- ...able-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index d4507b1ee4..3bedae6d12 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -71,7 +71,10 @@ Set the following registry keys to enable HVCI. This provides exactly the same s > [!IMPORTANT] -> - Among the commands that follow, you can choose settings for **Secure Boot** and **Secure Boot with DMA**. In most situations, we recommend that you choose **Secure Boot**. This option provides Secure Boot with as much protection as is supported by a given computer’s hardware. A computer with input/output memory management units (IOMMUs) will have Secure Boot with DMA protection. A computer without IOMMUs will simply have Secure Boot enabled.
In contrast, with **Secure Boot with DMA**, the setting will enable Secure Boot—and VBS itself—only on a computer that supports DMA, that is, a computer with IOMMUs. With this setting, any computer without IOMMUs will not have VBS or HVCI protection, although it can still have WDAC enabled.
+> - Among the commands that follow, you can choose settings for **Secure Boot** and **Secure Boot with DMA**. In most situations, we recommend that you choose **Secure Boot**. This option provides Secure Boot with as much protection as is supported by a given computer’s hardware. A computer with input/output memory management units (IOMMUs) will have Secure Boot with DMA protection. A computer without IOMMUs will simply have Secure Boot enabled. +> +> In contrast, with **Secure Boot with DMA**, the setting will enable Secure Boot—and VBS itself—only on a computer that supports DMA, that is, a computer with IOMMUs. With this setting, any computer without IOMMUs will not have VBS or HVCI protection, although it can still have WDAC enabled. +> > - All drivers on the system must be compatible with virtualization-based protection of code integrity; otherwise, your system may fail. We recommend that you enable these features on a group of test computers before you enable them on users' computers. #### For Windows 10 version 1607 and later From 0a7cdbac239f968c21cc84aa97b33cfd7a30c374 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:22:37 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 71/79] Corrected type label on code block --- ...irtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index 3bedae6d12..d75271bcad 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -294,12 +294,14 @@ C. If you experience a critical error during boot or your system is unstable aft ## How to turn off HVCI -1. Run the following command from an elevated prompt to set the HVCI registry key to off -```ini +1. Run the following command from an elevated prompt to set the HVCI registry key to off: + +```console reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" /v "Enabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f ``` -2. Restart the device. -3. To confirm HVCI has been successfully disabled, open System Information and check **Virtualization-based security Services Running**, which should now have no value displayed. + +1. Restart the device. +1. To confirm HVCI has been successfully disabled, open System Information and check **Virtualization-based security Services Running**, which should now have no value displayed. ## HVCI deployment in virtual machines From dc63e23408a55038ee5a223fc6fd5ba9db6d2eb2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:24:39 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 72/79] Add blank lines for consistent layout --- ...nable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index d75271bcad..a19ca85753 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -54,8 +54,11 @@ Enabling in Intune requires using the Code Integrity node in the [AppLocker CSP] ### Enable HVCI using Group Policy 1. Use Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) to either edit an existing GPO or create a new one. + 2. Navigate to **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **System** > **Device Guard**. + 3. Double-click **Turn on Virtualization Based Security**. + 4. Click **Enabled** and under **Virtualization Based Protection of Code Integrity**, select **Enabled with UEFI lock** to ensure HVCI cannot be disabled remotely or select **Enabled without UEFI lock**. ![Enable HVCI using Group Policy.](../images/enable-hvci-gp.png) @@ -301,6 +304,7 @@ reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorE ``` 1. Restart the device. + 1. To confirm HVCI has been successfully disabled, open System Information and check **Virtualization-based security Services Running**, which should now have no value displayed. ## HVCI deployment in virtual machines From 7577992ae124c1ce3b7bc258382affcb04639a0b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:25:18 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 73/79] Indent a code block in a list item --- ...ble-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index a19ca85753..e331616635 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -299,9 +299,9 @@ C. If you experience a critical error during boot or your system is unstable aft 1. Run the following command from an elevated prompt to set the HVCI registry key to off: -```console -reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" /v "Enabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f -``` + ```console + reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" /v "Enabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f + ``` 1. Restart the device. From 5416ecd0192eb107b0ea6d06951c74b771daaf5a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:33:44 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 74/79] Add lightbox functionality to image --- .../enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index e331616635..a4fc2cfbe2 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ This field lists the computer name. All valid values for computer name. Another method to determine the available and enabled Windows Defender Device Guard features is to run msinfo32.exe from an elevated PowerShell session. When you run this program, the Windows Defender Device Guard properties are displayed at the bottom of the **System Summary** section. -![Windows Defender Device Guard properties in the System Summary.](../images/dg-fig11-dgproperties.png) +:::image type="content" alt-text="Windows Defender Device Guard properties in the System Summary." source="../images/dg-fig11-dgproperties.png" lightbox="../images/dg-fig11-dgproperties.png"::: ## Troubleshooting From ef9db012f5d9aa8d6e4699c39d8388f625e1ec35 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:29:41 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 75/79] Replaced single backticks with tripe to create labeled code block --- ...nable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index a4fc2cfbe2..a7cdb8f8e9 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -196,7 +196,9 @@ reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" /v "Unlocked" /t REG Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 have a WMI class for related properties and features: *Win32\_DeviceGuard*. This class can be queried from an elevated Windows PowerShell session by using the following command: -`Get-CimInstance –ClassName Win32_DeviceGuard –Namespace root\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceGuard` +```powershell +Get-CimInstance –ClassName Win32_DeviceGuard –Namespace root\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceGuard +``` > [!NOTE] > The *Win32\_DeviceGuard* WMI class is only available on the Enterprise edition of Windows 10. From a8c5f1480a6c6d5cb67bcc4525172b56b03897b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:23:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 76/79] Acrolinx: "Powershell" --- windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md index b7b25c7d2d..772f2ec791 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ The key is to identify which process or application is using all the ports. Belo ### Method 1 -Start by looking at the netstat output. If you are using Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016, then you can run the command `netstat -anobq` and check for the process ID which has maximum entries as BOUND. Alternately, you can also run the below Powershell command to identify the process: +Start by looking at the netstat output. If you are using Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016, then you can run the command `netstat -anobq` and check for the process ID which has maximum entries as BOUND. Alternately, you can also run the below PowerShell command to identify the process: ```powershell Get-NetTCPConnection | Group-Object -Property State, OwningProcess | Select -Property Count, Name, @{Name="ProcessName";Expression={(Get-Process -PID ($_.Name.Split(',')[-1].Trim(' '))).Name}}, Group | Sort Count -Descending @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Get-NetTCPConnection | Group-Object -Property State, OwningProcess | Select -Pro Most port leaks are caused by user-mode processes not correctly closing the ports when an error was encountered. At the user-mode level ports (actually sockets) are handles. Both **TaskManager** and **ProcessExplorer** are able to display handle counts which allows you to identify which process is consuming all of the ports. -For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, you can update your Powershell version to include the above cmdlet. +For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, you can update your PowerShell version to include the above cmdlet. ### Method 2 From d97fae2a49c0fe1a2453a7011c6c85107f96e991 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:31:37 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 77/79] Indent multiple types of content in Step 3 --- .../troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md | 20 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md index 772f2ec791..1267dad41f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md @@ -94,16 +94,16 @@ If you suspect that the machine is in a state of port exhaustion: ![Screenshot of netstate command output.](images/tcp-ts-20.png) -After a graceful closure or an abrupt closure of a session, after a period of 4 minutes (default), the port used the process or application would be released back to the available pool. During this 4 minutes, the TCP connection state will be TIME_WAIT state. In a situation where you suspect port exhaustion, an application or process will not be able to release all the ports that it has consumed and will remain in the TIME_WAIT state. - -You may also see CLOSE_WAIT state connections in the same output, however CLOSE_WAIT state is a state when one side of the TCP peer has no more data to send (FIN sent) but is able to receive data from the other end. This state does not necessarily indicate port exhaustion. - ->[!Note] ->Having huge connections in TIME_WAIT state does not always indicate that the server is currently out of ports unless the first two points are verified. Having lot of TIME_WAIT connections does indicate that the process is creating lot of TCP connections and may eventually lead to port exhaustion. -> ->Netstat has been updated in Windows 10 with the addition of the **-Q** switch to show ports that have transitioned out of time wait as in the BOUND state. An update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 has been released that contains this functionality. The PowerShell cmdlet `Get-NetTCPConnection` in Windows 10 also shows these BOUND ports. -> ->Until 10/2016, netstat was inaccurate. Fixes for netstat, back-ported to 2012 R2, allowed Netstat.exe and Get-NetTcpConnection to correctly report TCP or UDP port usage in Windows Server 2012 R2. See [Windows Server 2012 R2: Ephemeral ports hotfixes](https://support.microsoft.com/help/3123245/update-improves-port-exhaustion-identification-in-windows-server-2012) to learn more. + After a graceful closure or an abrupt closure of a session, after a period of 4 minutes (default), the port used the process or application would be released back to the available pool. During this 4 minutes, the TCP connection state will be TIME_WAIT state. In a situation where you suspect port exhaustion, an application or process will not be able to release all the ports that it has consumed and will remain in the TIME_WAIT state. + + You may also see CLOSE_WAIT state connections in the same output, however CLOSE_WAIT state is a state when one side of the TCP peer has no more data to send (FIN sent) but is able to receive data from the other end. This state does not necessarily indicate port exhaustion. + + >[!Note] + >Having huge connections in TIME_WAIT state does not always indicate that the server is currently out of ports unless the first two points are verified. Having lot of TIME_WAIT connections does indicate that the process is creating lot of TCP connections and may eventually lead to port exhaustion. + > + >Netstat has been updated in Windows 10 with the addition of the **-Q** switch to show ports that have transitioned out of time wait as in the BOUND state. An update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 has been released that contains this functionality. The PowerShell cmdlet `Get-NetTCPConnection` in Windows 10 also shows these BOUND ports. + > + >Until 10/2016, netstat was inaccurate. Fixes for netstat, back-ported to 2012 R2, allowed Netstat.exe and Get-NetTcpConnection to correctly report TCP or UDP port usage in Windows Server 2012 R2. See [Windows Server 2012 R2: Ephemeral ports hotfixes](https://support.microsoft.com/help/3123245/update-improves-port-exhaustion-identification-in-windows-server-2012) to learn more. 4. Open a command prompt in admin mode and run the below command From ec0d5181e1a8589794f96e4241ee725923e6ab6d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Palko Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:52:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 78/79] remove reference to whfb feedback --- .../identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml index a11d68959d..3c1cb2a112 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml @@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ sections: - question: Does Windows Hello for Business work with third-party federation servers? answer: | - Windows Hello for Business works with any third-party federation servers that support the protocols used during the provisioning experience. Interested third-parties can inquiry at [whfbfeedback@microsoft.com](mailto:whfbfeedback@microsoft.com?subject=collaboration).

+ Windows Hello for Business works with any third-party federation servers that support the protocols used during the provisioning experience.

| Protocol | Description | | :---: | :--- | From dbf11b4c9e094fb11be7f5363df7682dea3b631d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Denise Vangel-MSFT Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:56:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 79/79] Update hello-faq.yml --- .../identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml index 3c1cb2a112..34170a5423 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-faq.yml @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ metadata: ms.collection: M365-identity-device-management ms.topic: article localizationpriority: medium - ms.date: 01/14/2021 + ms.date: 10/15/2021 ms.reviewer: title: Windows Hello for Business Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) @@ -224,4 +224,4 @@ sections: - question: Does Windows Hello for Business work with Mac and Linux clients? answer: | Windows Hello for Business is a feature of the Windows platform. At this time, Microsoft is not developing clients for other platforms. - \ No newline at end of file +