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### <a href="" id="what-can-prov-pkg"></a>What can provisioning packages configure for Surface Hubs?
Currently, you can use provisioning packages to install certificates and to install Universal App Platform (UAP) apps on your Surface Hub. These are the only two supported scenarios.
Currently, you can use provisioning packages to install certificates and to install Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps on your Surface Hub. These are the only two supported scenarios.
You may use provisioning packages to install certificates that will allow the device to authenticate to Microsoft Exchange or Skype for Business, or to sideload apps that don't come from the Windows Store (for example, your own in-house apps).

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- Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14332 or later
- Azure Active Directory
- Office 365
<!--Office 365-->
- Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)
<span style="color:#ED1C24;">[Some information relates to pre-released product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here.]</span>
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They will not be able to change alert states, submit files for deep analysis or perform any state changing operations.
Assigning read only access rights requires adding the users to the “Security Reader” AAD built-in role.
<!--
Your administrator can assign roles using the Office 365 portal, or in the Azure classic portal, or by using the AAD module for Windows PowerShell.
For more information, see [Assigning admin roles in Office 365](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Assigning-admin-roles-in-Office-365-eac4d046-1afd-4f1a-85fc-8219c79e1504?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US) and [Assigning administrator roles in Azure Active Directory](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/active-directory-assign-admin-roles/).
For more information, see [Assigning admin roles in Office 365](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Assigning-admin-roles-in-Office-365-eac4d046-1afd-4f1a-85fc-8219c79e1504?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US) and [Assigning administrator roles in Azure Active Directory](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/active-directory-assign-admin-roles/).-->
Use the following cmdlets to perform the security role assignment:
- Full access:<br>```Add-MsolRoleMember -RoleName "Security Reader" -RoleMemberEmailAddress “reader@Contoso.onmicrosoft.com”```
- Read only access:<br>```Add-MsolRoleMember -RoleName "Security Administrator" -RoleMemberEmailAddress "secadmin@Contoso.onmicrosoft.com"```
For more information see, [Manage Azure AD group and role membership](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/321d532e-407d-4e29-a00a-8afbe23008dd#BKMK_ManageGroups).

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The **Latest ATP alerts** section includes the latest active alerts in your network. Each row includes an alert severity category and a short description of the alert. Click an alert to see its detailed view, or **Alerts queue** at the top of the list to go directly to the Alerts queue. See the [Investigate Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection alerts](investigate-alerts-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) and [View and organize the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Alerts queue](alerts-queue-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) topics for more information.
## Machines at risk
This tile shows you a list of machines with the highest number of active alerts. The total number of alerts for each machine is shown in a circle next to the machine name, and then further categorized by severity levels at the far end of the tile (hover over each severity bar to its label).
This tile shows you a list of machines with the highest number of active alerts. The total number of alerts for each machine is shown in a circle next to the machine name, and then further categorized by severity levels at the far end of the tile (hover over each severity bar to see its label).
![The Machines at risk tile shows a list of machines with the highest number of alerts, and a breakdown of the severity of the alerts](images/machines-at-risk.png)
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You can also click **Machines view** at the top of the tile to go directly to the **Machines view**, sorted by the number of active alerts. See the [Investigate machines in the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Machines view](investigate-machines-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) topic for more information.
## Status
The **Status** tile informs you if the service is active and running and the specific number of machines (endpoints) reporting to Windows Defender ATP.
The **Status** tile informs you if the service is active and running and the unique number of machines (endpoints) reporting over the past 30 days.
![The Status tile shows an overall indicator of the service and the total number of machines reporting to the service](images/status-tile.png)
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## Machines with active malware detections
The **Machines with active malware detections** tile will only appear if your endpoints are using Windows Defender.
Active malware is defined as threats that are actively executing at the time of detection.
Active malware is defined as threats that were actively executing at the time of detection.
Hover over each bar to see the number of active malware detections (as **Malware detections**) and the number of endpoints with at least one active detection (as **Machines**) over the past 30 days.

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You can also filter by:
- Signed or unsigned files
- Detections mode: displays Windows ATP Alerts and detections
- Behaviors mode: displays "detections" and selected events of interest
- Verbose mode: displays "behaviors" (including "detections"), and all reported events

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- Only one VPN LockDown profile is allowed on a device.
> **Note:**  For inbox VPN, Lockdown VPN is only available for the Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2) tunnel type.
 
## Learn about VPN and the Conditional Access Framework in Azure Active Directory
- [Tip of the Day: The Conditional Access Framework and Device Compliance for VPN (Part 1)](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/tip_of_the_day/2016/03/12/tip-of-the-day-the-conditional-access-framework-and-device-compliance-for-vpn/)
- [Tip of the Day: The Conditional Access Framework and Device Compliance for VPN (Part 2)](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/tip_of_the_day/2016/03/14/tip-of-the-day-the-conditional-access-framework-and-device-compliance-for-vpn-part-2/)
- [Tip of the Day: The Conditional Access Framework and Device Compliance for VPN (Part 3)](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/tip_of_the_day/2016/03/15/tip-of-the-day-the-conditional-access-framework-and-device-compliance-for-vpn-part-3/)
- [Tip of the Day: The Conditional Access Framework and Device Compliance for VPN (Part 4)](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/tip_of_the_day/2016/03/16/tip-of-the-day-the-conditional-access-framework-and-device-compliance-for-vpn-part-4/)
## Learn more
[VPNv2 configuration service provider (CSP) reference](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=617588)

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### [Security and data protection considerations for Windows To Go](security-and-data-protection-considerations-for-windows-to-go.md)
### [Windows To Go: frequently asked questions](windows-to-go-frequently-asked-questions.md)
## [Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Technical Reference](act-technical-reference.md)
### [Welcome to ACT](welcome-to-act.md)
#### [What's New in ACT 6.1](whats-new-in-act-60.md)
#### [Software Requirements for ACT](software-requirements-for-act.md)
#### [Software Requirements for RAP](software-requirements-for-rap.md)
### [Configuring ACT](configuring-act.md)
#### [ACT Tools, Packages, and Services](act-tools-packages-and-services.md)
#### [ACT Deployment Options](act-deployment-options.md)
#### [ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md)
#### [ACT Database Migration](act-database-migration.md)
#### [ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md)
### [Using ACT](using-act.md)
#### [Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md)
##### [Identifying Computers for Inventory Collection](identifying-computers-for-inventory-collection.md)
##### [Creating an Inventory-Collector Package](creating-an-inventory-collector-package.md)
##### [Deploying an Inventory-Collector Package](deploying-an-inventory-collector-package.md)
#### [Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform](testing-compatibility-on-the-target-platform.md)
##### [Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md)
##### [Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md)
##### [Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
##### [Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
##### [Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md)
###### [Using Compatibility Monitor to Send Feedback](using-compatibility-monitor-to-send-feedback.md)
###### [Common Compatibility Issues](common-compatibility-issues.md)
#### [Managing Your Data-Collection Packages](managing-your-data-collection-packages.md)
##### [Log File Locations for Data-Collection Packages](log-file-locations-for-data-collection-packages.md)
##### [Exporting a Data-Collection Package](exporting-a-data-collection-package.md)
##### [Deleting a Data-Collection Package](deleting-a-data-collection-package.md)
##### [Labeling Data in ACM](labeling-data-in-acm.md)
#### [Analyzing Your Compatibility Data](analyzing-your-compatibility-data.md)
##### [Viewing Your Compatibility Reports](viewing-your-compatibility-reports.md)
###### [&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report](act-operatingsystem-application-report.md)
####### [&lt;Application&gt; Dialog Box](application-dialog-box.md)
###### [&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report](act-operatingsystem-computer-report.md)
####### [&lt;Computer&gt; Dialog Box](computer-dialog-box.md)
###### [&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report](act-operatingsystem-device-report.md)
####### [&lt;Device&gt; Dialog Box](device-dialog-box.md)
###### [Internet Explorer - Web Site Report](internet-explorer-web-site-report.md)
####### [&lt;WebsiteURL&gt; Dialog Box](websiteurl-dialog-box.md)
###### [Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md)
###### [Customizing Your Report Views](customizing-your-report-views.md)
##### [Organizing Your Compatibility Data](organizing-your-compatibility-data.md)
###### [Organizational Tasks for Each Report Type](organizational-tasks-for-each-report-type.md)
###### [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md)
###### [Selecting Your Deployment Status](selecting-your-deployment-status.md)
###### [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md)
###### [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md)
###### [Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md)
###### [Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions](creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md)
####### [Adding or Editing an Issue](adding-or-editing-an-issue.md)
####### [Adding or Editing a Solution](adding-or-editing-a-solution.md)
####### [Resolving an Issue](resolving-an-issue.md)
##### [Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md)
###### [Example Filter Queries](example-filter-queries.md)
##### [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md)
###### [Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange](data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md)
###### [ACT Community Ratings and Process](act-community-ratings-and-process.md)
#### [Fixing Compatibility Issues](fixing-compatibility-issues.md)
##### [Deciding Whether to Fix an Application or Deploy a Workaround](deciding-whether-to-fix-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md)
##### [SUA User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md)
###### [Using the SUA Wizard](using-the-sua-wizard.md)
###### [Using the SUA Tool](using-the-sua-tool.md)
####### [Tabs on the SUA Tool Interface](tabs-on-the-sua-tool-interface.md)
####### [Showing Messages Generated by the SUA Tool](showing-messages-generated-by-the-sua-tool.md)
####### [Applying Filters to Data in the SUA Tool](applying-filters-to-data-in-the-sua-tool.md)
####### [Fixing Applications by Using the SUA Tool](fixing-applications-by-using-the-sua-tool.md)
##### [Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
###### [Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool](using-the-compatibility-administrator-tool.md)
####### [Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator](available-data-types-and-operators-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
####### [Searching for Fixed Applications in Compatibility Administrator](searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
####### [Searching for Installed Compatibility Fixes with the Query Tool in Compatibility Administrator](searching-for-installed-compatibility-fixes-with-the-query-tool-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
####### [Creating a Custom Compatibility Fix in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-fix-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
####### [Creating a Custom Compatibility Mode in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-mode-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
####### [Creating an AppHelp Message in Compatibility Administrator](creating-an-apphelp-message-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
####### [Viewing the Events Screen in Compatibility Administrator](viewing-the-events-screen-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
####### [Enabling and Disabling Compatibility Fixes in Compatibility Administrator](enabling-and-disabling-compatibility-fixes-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
####### [Installing and Uninstalling Custom Compatibility Databases in Compatibility Administrator](installing-and-uninstalling-custom-compatibility-databases-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
###### [Managing Application-Compatibility Fixes and Custom Fix Databases](managing-application-compatibility-fixes-and-custom-fix-databases.md)
####### [Understanding and Using Compatibility Fixes](understanding-and-using-compatibility-fixes.md)
####### [Compatibility Fix Database Management Strategies and Deployment](compatibility-fix-database-management-strategies-and-deployment.md)
####### [Testing Your Application Mitigation Packages](testing-your-application-mitigation-packages.md)
###### [Using the Sdbinst.exe Command-Line Tool](using-the-sdbinstexe-command-line-tool.md)
### [Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)
#### [Troubleshooting the ACT Configuration Wizard](troubleshooting-the-act-configuration-wizard.md)
#### [Troubleshooting the ACT Log Processing Service](troubleshooting-the-act-log-processing-service.md)
#### [Troubleshooting ACT Database Issues](troubleshooting-act-database-issues.md)
### [ACT User Interface Reference](act-user-interface-reference.md)
#### [Toolbar Icons in ACM](act-toolbar-icons-in-acm.md)
#### [Ratings Icons in ACM](ratings-icons-in-acm.md)
#### [Activating and Closing Windows in ACM](activating-and-closing-windows-in-acm.md)
#### [Settings for ACM](settings-for-acm.md)
##### [Settings Dialog Box - Settings Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-settings-tab.md)
##### [Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-preferences-tab.md)
### [ACT Product and Documentation Resources](act-product-and-documentation-resources.md)
### [ACT Glossary](act-glossary.md)
### [Standard User Analyzer (SUA) User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md)
#### [Using the SUA Wizard](using-the-sua-wizard.md)
#### [Using the SUA Tool](using-the-sua-tool.md)
##### [Tabs on the SUA Tool Interface](tabs-on-the-sua-tool-interface.md)
##### [Showing Messages Generated by the SUA Tool](showing-messages-generated-by-the-sua-tool.md)
##### [Applying Filters to Data in the SUA Tool](applying-filters-to-data-in-the-sua-tool.md)
##### [Fixing Applications by Using the SUA Tool](fixing-applications-by-using-the-sua-tool.md)
### [Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
#### [Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool](using-the-compatibility-administrator-tool.md)
##### [Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator](available-data-types-and-operators-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
##### [Searching for Fixed Applications in Compatibility Administrator](searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
##### [Searching for Installed Compatibility Fixes with the Query Tool in Compatibility Administrator](searching-for-installed-compatibility-fixes-with-the-query-tool-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
##### [Creating a Custom Compatibility Fix in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-fix-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
##### [Creating a Custom Compatibility Mode in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-mode-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
##### [Creating an AppHelp Message in Compatibility Administrator](creating-an-apphelp-message-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
##### [Viewing the Events Screen in Compatibility Administrator](viewing-the-events-screen-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
##### [Enabling and Disabling Compatibility Fixes in Compatibility Administrator](enabling-and-disabling-compatibility-fixes-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
##### [Installing and Uninstalling Custom Compatibility Databases in Compatibility Administrator](installing-and-uninstalling-custom-compatibility-databases-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
#### [Managing Application-Compatibility Fixes and Custom Fix Databases](managing-application-compatibility-fixes-and-custom-fix-databases.md)
##### [Understanding and Using Compatibility Fixes](understanding-and-using-compatibility-fixes.md)
##### [Compatibility Fix Database Management Strategies and Deployment](compatibility-fix-database-management-strategies-and-deployment.md)
##### [Testing Your Application Mitigation Packages](testing-your-application-mitigation-packages.md)
#### [Using the Sdbinst.exe Command-Line Tool](using-the-sdbinstexe-command-line-tool.md)
### [Compatibility Fixes for Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista](compatibility-fixes-for-windows-8-windows-7-and-windows-vista.md)

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---
title: ACT Community Ratings and Process (Windows 10)
description: The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Community uses the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange to share compatibility ratings between all registered ACT Community members.
ms.assetid: be6c8c71-785b-4adf-a375-64ca7d24e26c
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.sitesec: library
ms.pagetype: appcompat
author: TrudyHa
---
# ACT Community Ratings and Process
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Community uses the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange to share compatibility ratings between all registered ACT Community members.
When you access the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange as a registered ACT Community member, you can upload your compatibility data to the community and download issues from other ACT Community members. For information about how compatibility ratings are entered, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md).
ACT takes your information and combines it with all of the information provided by the other ACT Community users and shows the average rating as a color gradient from one to five bars.
![act community](images/dep-win8-e-act-communityexample.gif)
## Process for Synchronizing Compatibility Ratings
The following diagram shows the process for synchronizing compatibility ratings with the ACT Community.
You have the option to exclude applications from being shared with the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. However, you will not get compatibility ratings from the ACT Community for any application that you exclude. For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).
![act community workflow](images/dep-win8-l-act-communityworkflowdiagram.jpg)
 
 
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---
title: ACT Database Configuration (Windows 10)
description: The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) uses a Microsoft® SQL Server® database for storing and sharing compatibility issue data.
ms.assetid: 032bbfe0-86fa-48ff-b638-b9d6a908c45e
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# ACT Database Configuration
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) uses a Microsoft® SQL Server® database for storing and sharing compatibility issue data. If you do not use Microsoft SQL Server, you can download and install Microsoft SQL Server Express. For information about creating Microsoft SQL Server databases, see [Administering the Database Engine](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=64169).
## ACT Database Creation
You can create the ACT database by using one of the following methods:
- Run Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), and then use the ACT Configuration Wizard to create a new database.
-or-
- Run the CreateDB.sql file, located at %SYSTEMDRIVE%\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Application Compatibility Toolkit\\CreateDB.sql.
### ACT Database Permissions
You must assign the following database roles to the following accounts.
- To the user and local service accounts that will run the ACT Log Processing Service (LPS), assign the db\_datareader, db\_datawriter, and db\_owner database roles.
- To the user account that will run Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), assign the db\_datareader and db\_datawriter database roles.
Alternatively, grant the following explicit permissions to each user that will run the ACT LPS or ACM.
- SELECT
- INSERT
- UPDATE
- DELETE
- EXECUTE
### ACT Database Recommendations
We also recommend that you make the following changes to the database as part of your deployment planning:
- **Create a larger database, including a larger log file–size setting, and then set the growth increments appropriately**. If you create a database with the default setting for data storage, the data portion of the database will have an initial size of 1 megabyte (MB), and a growth increment of 1 MB. If you create a database with the default setting for log file storage, the log file portion of the database will have an initial size of 1 MB and a growth increment of 10 percent. We recommend that you maintain a data-to-log file ratio of 5:1 or 4:1. For example, if your data portion is 5 gigabytes (GB), your log file portion should be 1 GB.
- **Change the recovery model of your database**. The default recovery model is **Full**, but we recommend that you change the recovery model to **Simple** to improve performance and reduce disk space requirements.
- **Store the data portion and log file portion of your ACT database on separate hard drives**. Unless otherwise specified by your SQL Administrator, the default is for the data and log files to be stored on the same hard drive. We recommend separating the data from the log files to reduce disk I/O contention.
## Related topics
[ACT Tools, Packages, and Services](act-tools-packages-and-services.md)
[ACT Deployment Options](act-deployment-options.md)
[ACT Database Migration](act-database-migration.md)
[ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md)
 
 
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---
title: ACT Database Migration (Windows 10)
description: The schema for an ACT database can change when ACT is updated or when a new version of ACT is released.
ms.assetid: b13369b4-1fb7-4889-b0b8-6d0ab61aac3d
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# ACT Database Migration
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The schema for an ACT database can change when ACT is updated or when a new version of ACT is released. If the schema for an ACT database does not match the current schema, you can migrate the compatibility data to a new database. You can then use the current version of ACT to open the new database.
To create the new database, you must have database-creation permissions on the instance of SQL Server.
## Migrating Compatibility Data from an ACT Database
You can migrate compatibility data from an ACT database to a new database by using one of the following methods:
- Run Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), and then use the ACT Configuration Wizard to open the database. The wizard guides you through migrating the compatibility data to a new database.
- Run the MigrateDB.sql file, located at %SYSTEMDRIVE%\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Application Compatibility Toolkit\\MigrateDB.sql.. The following table shows the location of the MigrateDB.sql file.
## Database Migration from ACT 5.6
When you migrate compatibility data from an ACT 5.6 database to a new database, the following information is excluded from the migration:
- Issues that were reported by ACT 5.6 data-collection packages (DCPs).
- Solutions that correspond to issues reported by ACT 5.6 DCPs.
- Lists of file names that ACT 5.6 associated with each application.
You cannot migrate any compatibility data from ACT databases that were created on a version of ACT before ACT 5.6.
## Related topics
[ACT Tools, Packages, and Services](act-tools-packages-and-services.md)
[ACT Deployment Options](act-deployment-options.md)
[ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md)
[ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md)
 
 
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title: ACT Deployment Options (Windows 10)
description: While planning your deployment of the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), consider which computers you want running the various tools, packages, and services for ACT.
ms.assetid: 90d56dd8-8d57-44e8-bf7a-29aabede45ba
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# ACT Deployment Options
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
While planning your deployment of the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), consider which computers you want running the various tools, packages, and services for ACT.
The following diagram shows supported deployment options for an ACT installation. The options listed first are the most highly recommended.
![act supported topologies](images/dep-win8-l-act-supportedtopologies.jpg)
## Collecting Data Across Domains
If you plan to deploy inventory-collector packages to computers running Windows XP, where some of the computers are on a different domain than the ACT LPS share, do one of the following:
- Set up a separate ACT LPS share on each domain and configure the inventory-collector package to upload log files to the ACT LPS share on the same domain.
- Set up a single ACT LPS share on one computer. On the computer that hosts the share, use Group Policy to allow connections from anonymous users.
These steps are not necessary if the computers where you deploy inventory-collector packages are running Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.
If you choose to have distributed logging with a subsequent step of moving log files to your central share, move the files to the central share before processing the files. You can move the files manually or use a technology like Distributed File-System Replication (DFSR).
## Related topics
[ACT Tools, Packages, and Services](act-tools-packages-and-services.md)
[ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md)
[ACT Database Migration](act-database-migration.md)
[ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md)
 
 
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title: ACT Glossary (Windows 10)
description: The following table lists terms and definitions used by the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
ms.assetid: 984d1cce-c1ac-4aa8-839a-a23e15da6f32
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# ACT Glossary
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The following table lists terms and definitions used by the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Term</th>
<th align="left">Definition</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>ACT Community</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>An online environment that enables ACT users to share issues and solution data with other registered ACT users.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>ACT Log Processing Service (LPS)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The service that processes the log files uploaded from your client computers, adding the information to your ACT database.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>AppHelp message</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A type of compatibility fix. An AppHelp message is designed to appear when a user starts an application that has compatibility issues. The message can prevent the application from starting, or simply provide information about compatibility issues in the application.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Application Compatibility Manager (ACM)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The user interface that enables you to view reports generated from the ACT database. This is also where you create data-collection packages.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Compatibility Administrator</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A tool that enables you to create and deploy compatibility fixes, compatibility modes, and AppHelp messages, to resolve your compatibility issues.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>compatibility fix</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A small piece of code that intercepts API calls from applications, transforming them so that Windows will provide the same product support for the application as previous versions of the operating system. Previously known as a &quot;shim&quot;.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>compatibility mode</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Group of compatibility fixes found to resolve many common application compatibility issues.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>compatibility solution</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The solution to a known compatibility issue, as entered by the user, Microsoft, or a vendor.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>data-collection package</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A Windows installer (.msi) file created by Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) for deploying to each of your client computers. Data-collection packages include inventory collection packages and runtime analysis packages.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>deployment</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The process of distributing and installing a software program throughout an entire organization. A deployment is not the same as a pilot, which is where you provide the software application to a smaller group of users to identify and evaluate problems that might occur during the actual deployment.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>independent software vendor (ISV)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>An individual or an organization that independently creates computer software.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>inventory-collector package</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A package that examines each of your organization's computers to identify the installed applications and system information. You can view the results on the Analyze screen in ACM.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Microsoft Compatibility Exchange</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A web service that transfers compatibility information between Microsoft and the ACT database.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>runtime-analysis package</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A data-collection package that you deploy to computers in a test environment for compatibility testing. The runtime-analysis package includes tools for monitoring applications for compatibility issues and submitting compatibility feedback.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>session 0</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The session that is used for all of the system services. Previously, users could run in Session 0 without issues; however, this was changed in Windows Vista so that all users are now required to run in Session 1 or later.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>shim</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>See Other Term: compatibility fix</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>User Account Control (UAC)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A security feature that helps prevent unauthorized changes to a computer, by asking the user for permission or administrator credentials before performing actions that could potentially affect the computer's operation or that change settings that affect multiple users.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
 
 
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title: ACT LPS Share Permissions (Windows 10)
description: To upload log files to the ACT Log Processing Service (LPS) share, certain permissions must be set at the share level and folder level.
ms.assetid: 51f6ddf7-f424-4abe-a0e0-71fe616f9e84
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# ACT LPS Share Permissions
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
To upload log files to the ACT Log Processing Service (LPS) share, certain permissions must be set at the share level and folder level.
## Share-Level Permissions
The **Everyone** group must have **Change** and **Read** permissions to the ACT LPS share.
**To set the share-level permissions**
1. Browse to the ACT LPS share, right-click the folder, and select **Properties**.
2. Click the **Sharing** tab, share the folder, and then click **Permissions**.
3. Add the **Everyone** group if it is not already listed, and then select the **Change** and **Read** check boxes in the **Allow** column.
## Folder-Level Permissions (NTFS Only)
The **Everyone** group must have **Write** access to the ACT LPS share.
The ACT Log Processing Service account must have **List Folder Contents**, **Read**, and **Write** permissions.
- If the ACT Log Processing Service account is **Local System Account**, apply the permissions to the *&lt;domain&gt;*\\*&lt;computer&gt;*$ account.
- If the ACT Log Processing Service is a user account, apply the permissions to the specific user.
**To set the folder-level permissions**
1. In Windows Explorer, right-click the folder for the ACT LPS share, and then click **Properties**.
2. Click the **Security** tab, add the account that runs the ACT Log Processing Service, and then select the **List Folder Contents**, **Read**, and **Write** check boxes in the **Allow** column.
3. Add the **Everyone** group if it is not already listed, and then select the **Write** check box in the **Allow** column.
## Related topics
[ACT Tools, Packages, and Services](act-tools-packages-and-services.md)
[ACT Deployment Options](act-deployment-options.md)
[ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md)
[ACT Database Migration](act-database-migration.md)
 
 
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title: OperatingSystem - Application Report (Windows 10)
description: This section describes the compatibility reports in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) and how you can work with the reports.
ms.assetid: 9721485b-6092-4974-8cfe-c84472237a57
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section describes the compatibility reports in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) and how you can work with the reports.
The **&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report** screen shows the following information for the applications from which you have collected data:
- The application name, application vendor, and application version.
- Your organization’s compatibility rating for the application.
- Compatibility ratings from users in your organization who are using a runtime analysis package to test the application.
- Whether the information for the application is included in the synchronization process with the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange.
- Compatibility information for the application from the application vendor.
- Compatibility ratings from the ACT Community, if you are a member of the ACT Community. To join the ACT Community, see [Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-preferences-tab.md).
- The count of active issues for the application.
- The count of computers in your organization on which the application is installed.
**To open the &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report screen**
1. In ACM, on the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. In the **Quick Reports** pane, under an operating system heading, click **Applications**.
## <a href="" id="using-the--operatingsystem----application-report-screen"></a>Using the &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report Screen
On the **&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report** screen, you can perform the following actions:
- Export the report data to a spreadsheet, or import a report. For more information, see [Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md).
- Choose whether to synchronize data for each application with the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. For more information, see [Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md).
- Synchronize your compatibility issues by using the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).
- Filter the report by using the query builder. For more information, see [Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Select your compatibility rating for an application. For more information, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md).
- Select your deployment status for an application. For more information, see [Selecting Your Deployment Status](selecting-your-deployment-status.md).
- Assign categories and subcategories to an application. For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify the importance of an application to your organization. For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Double-click an application name to view the associated dialog box. For more information, see [&lt;Application&gt; Dialog Box](application-dialog-box.md).
 
 
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title: OperatingSystem - Computer Report (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: ed0a56fc-9f2a-4df0-8cef-3a09d6616de8
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The **&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report** screen shows the following information for each computer in your organization:
- The computer name, domain, and operating system.
- The count of applications and devices installed on the computer.
- The count of installed applications and devices that have issues.
**To open the &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report screen**
1. In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. In the **Quick Reports** pane, under an operating system heading, click **Computers**.
## <a href="" id="using-the--operatingsystem----computer-report-screen"></a>Using the &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report Screen
On the **&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report** screen, you can perform the following actions:
- Export the report data to a spreadsheet, or import a report. For more information, see [Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md).
- Synchronize your compatibility issues by using the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).
- Filter the report by using the query builder. For more information, see [Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Assign categories and subcategories to a computer. For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify the importance of a computer to your organization. For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Double-click a computer name to view its associated dialog box. For more information, see [&lt;Computer&gt; Dialog Box](computer-dialog-box.md).
 
 
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title: OperatingSystem - Device Report (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: 8b5a936f-a92e-46a7-ac44-6edace262355
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The **&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report** screen shows the following information for each device installed in your organization:
- The model and manufacturer of the device.
- The class of device, as reported by the device.
- An evaluation from the device manufacturer of whether the device works on a 32-bit operating system or a 64-bit operating system.
- The count of computers on which the device is installed.
**To open the &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report screen**
1. In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. In the **Quick Reports** pane, under an operating system heading, click **Devices**.
## <a href="" id="using-the--operatingsystem----device-report-screen"></a>Using the &lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report Screen
On the **&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report** screen, you can:
- Export the report data to a spreadsheet, or import a report. For more information, see [Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md).
- Synchronize your compatibility issues by using the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).
- Filter the report by using the query builder. For more information, see [Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Assign categories and subcategories to a device. For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify the importance of a device to your organization. For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Double-click a device name to view its associated dialog box. For more information, see [&lt;Device&gt; Dialog Box](device-dialog-box.md).
 
 
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title: ACT Product and Documentation Resources (Windows 10)
description: The following sections provide links to resources and reference material for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
ms.assetid: c7954b5a-164d-4548-af58-cd3a1de5cc43
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
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# ACT Product and Documentation Resources
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The following sections provide links to resources and reference material for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
## Information Related to the Application Compatibility Toolkit
- [Microsoft SQL Server](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=184584). Use Microsoft SQL Server to take full advantage of ACT features. Visit the SQL Server home page for product information, technical resources, and support.
- [Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=690325). If you are not already running SQL Server, download a free version of SQL Server Express and its management tools.
- [Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=690326). Visit the System Center Configuration Manager home page for product information, technical resources, and support.
- [Microsoft Application Verifier](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=52529). Application Verifier is required by the Standard User Analyzer tool.
## Information About Application Compatibility
- [Application Compatibility home page](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=184586). Go here for general application compatibility information, including videos, key resources, advice, and technical guidance.
- [Windows Developer Center home page](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=184587). Find information about the Windows SDK, including how to develop your application, how to get help with compatibility issues, and other development-related content.
## Information About Windows Deployment
- [Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618117). Download the latest version of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) to assist with image creation and automated installation, reduce deployment time, standardize desktop and server images, limit service disruptions, reduce post-deployment help desk costs, and improve security and ongoing configuration management.
- [Windows website](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=731). Visit the Windows home page for product information, technical resources, and support.
## Related topics
[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)
[Using ACT](using-act.md)
[Software Requirements for ACT](software-requirements-for-act.md)
 
 

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title: Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab (Windows 10)
description: To display the Settings dialog box, in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the Tools menu, click Settings.
ms.assetid: deae2100-4110-4d72-b5ee-7c167f80bfa4
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
To display the **Settings** dialog box, in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the **Tools** menu, click **Settings**.
In the **Settings** dialog box, on the **Preferences** tab, use the following controls to join or leave the ACT Community, send ACT usage data to Microsoft, or be notified when there are updates available for ACT.
<a href="" id="yes--i-want-to-join-the-act-community"></a>**Yes, I want to join the ACT Community**
If this check box is selected, you are a member of the ACT Community and can share application compatibility data with other ACT users.
If this check box is cleared, you still receive compatibility data from the Microsoft compatibility database, but not from other ACT users.
For more information about the ACT Community, see [ACT Community Ratings and Process](act-community-ratings-and-process.md).
<a href="" id="send-act-usage-data-to-microsoft"></a>**Send ACT usage data to Microsoft**
If this check box is selected, the following ACT usage data is sent to Microsoft:
- The version of SQL Server being used by the ACT database.
- The count of 32-bit or 64-bit computers in your organization.
- The count of computers running a Windows operating system.
- The operating systems you intend to deploy into your organization.
- The count of computers to which you deployed data-collection packages.
If this check box is cleared, your ACT usage data is not sent to Microsoft.
<a href="" id="notify-me-when-a-newer-version-of-act-is-available--recommended-"></a>**Notify me when a newer version of ACT is available (recommended)**
If this check box is selected, ACM notifies you when an update is available for ACT.
## Related topics
[Settings Dialog Box - Settings Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-settings-tab.md)
 
 
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title: Settings Dialog Box - Settings Tab (Windows 10)
description: To display the Settings dialog box, in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the Tools menu, click Settings.
ms.assetid: aeec1647-cf91-4f8b-9f6d-dbf4b898d901
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Settings Dialog Box - Settings Tab
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
To display the **Settings** dialog box, in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the **Tools** menu, click **Settings**.
In the **Settings** dialog box, on the **Settings** tab, use the following controls to modify the settings for your ACT database and ACT Log Processing Service.
<a href="" id="sql-server"></a>**SQL Server**
Lists the database server name for the SQL Server database server that contains your ACT database.
Click **Browse** to search for available database servers. A **Select Server** dialog box appears from which you can select the database server that contains your ACT database.
<a href="" id="database"></a>**Database**
Lists the database name of your ACT database.
<a href="" id="change"></a>**Change**
Opens the user interface where you can create, open, or migrate an ACT database.
<a href="" id="this-computer-is-configured-as-a-log-processing-service"></a>**This computer is configured as a Log Processing Service**
If selected, indicates that this computer is used for the ACT Log Processing Service. Clear this check box to use a different computer to process the logs.
If there is no designated ACT Log Processing Service, log processing defaults to the local computer.
<a href="" id="log-processing-service-account"></a>**Log Processing Service Account**
Specifies the account information, including the account type and account credentials, to be used to start the ACT Log Processing Service.
The account must have read and write access to the ACT database. For information about setting up database permissions for the ACT Log Processing Service, see [Troubleshooting ACT Database Issues](troubleshooting-act-database-issues.md).
<a href="" id="log-share"></a>**Log Share**
Specifies the absolute path to the ACT Log Processing Service share where log files are processed. Click **Browse** to search for a location. The **Share as** box automatically updates to show the directory name.
For information about ensuring that all computers can access the share, see [Troubleshooting the ACT Log Processing Service](troubleshooting-the-act-log-processing-service.md).
## Related topics
[Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-preferences-tab.md)
 
 
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**Applies to**
- Windows 10, version 1607
We've replaced the majority of functionality included in the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) with Upgrade Analytics, a solution in the Microsoft Operations Management Suite. Upgrade Analytics gives enterprises the tools to plan and manage the upgrade process end to end, allowing them to adopt new Windows releases more quickly. With new Windows versions being released multiple times a year, ensuring application and driver compatibility on an ongoing basis is key to adopting new Windows versions as they are released.
Microsoft developed Upgrade Analytics in response to demand from enterprise customers looking for additional direction and details about upgrading to Windows 10. Upgrade Analytics was built taking into account multiple channels of customer feedback, testing, and Microsoft’s experience upgrading millions of devices to Windows 10.
With Windows telemetry enabled, Upgrade Analytics collects system, application, and driver data for analysis. We then identify compatibility issues that can block an upgrade and suggest fixes when they are known to Microsoft.
Use Upgrade Analytics to get:
- A visual workflow that guides you from pilot to production
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Detailed computer and application inventory
The Microsoft® Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) helps you determine whether the applications, devices, and computers in your organization are compatible with versions of the Windows® operating system.
- Powerful computer level search and drill-downs
By using ACT, you can obtain compatibility information from Microsoft and software vendors, identify compatibility issues within your own organization, and share compatibility ratings with other ACT users. The tools in ACT help you analyze and mitigate compatibility issues before you deploy a version of Windows to your organization.
- Guidance and insights into application and driver compatibility issues, with suggested fixes
ACT is available in the [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 10](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740).
- Data driven application rationalization tools
- Application usage information, allowing targeted validation; workflow to track validation progress and decisions
- Data export to commonly used software deployment tools, including System Center Configuration Manager
The Upgrade Analytics workflow steps you through the discovery and rationalization process until you have a list of computers that are ready to be upgraded. For more information about Upgrade Analytics, see [Manage Windows upgrades with Upgrade Analytics](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics)
At the same time, we've kept the Standard User Analyzer tool, which helps you test your apps and to monitor API calls for potential compatibility issues, and the Compatiblility Administrator, which helps you to resolve potential compatibility issues.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Welcome to ACT](welcome-to-act.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) helps you determine whether the applications, devices, and computers in your organization are compatible with versions of the Windows® operating system. With ACT, you can obtain compatibility information from Microsoft and software vendors, identify compatibility issues within your own organization, and share compatibility ratings with other ACT users. The tools in ACT help you analyze and mitigate compatibility issues before deploying a version of Windows to your organization.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Configuring ACT](configuring-act.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides information about setting up the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) in your organization.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Using ACT](using-act.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section describes how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) in your organization.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides troubleshooting information for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[ACT User Interface Reference](act-user-interface-reference.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section contains information about the user interface for Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), which is a tool in the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[ACT Product and Documentation Resources](act-product-and-documentation-resources.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The following sections provide links to resources and reference material for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[ACT Glossary](act-glossary.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The following table lists terms and definitions used by the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Compatibility Fixes for Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista](compatibility-fixes-for-windows-8-windows-7-and-windows-vista.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can fix some compatibility issues that are due to the changes made between Windows operating system versions. These issues can include User Account Control (UAC) restrictions.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
 
 
|Topic |Description |
|------|------------|
|[Standard User Analyzer (SUA) User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md) |The Standard User Analyzer (SUA) helps you test your applications and monitor API calls to detect compatibility issues related to the User Account Control (UAC) feature in Windows. |
|[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md) |The Compatibility Administrator tool helps you resolve potential application-compatibility issues before deploying a new version of Windows to your organization. |
|[Compatibility Fixes for Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista](compatibility-fixes-for-windows-8-windows-7-and-windows-vista.md) |You can fix some compatibility issues that are due to the changes made between Windows operating system versions. These issues can include User Account Control (UAC) restrictions. |

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---
title: Toolbar Icons in ACM (Windows 10)
description: The following table shows icons that appear on toolbars and navigational elements in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
ms.assetid: 44872da1-c7ad-41b9-8323-d3c3f49b2706
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Toolbar Icons in ACM
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The following table shows icons that appear on toolbars and navigational elements in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="33%" />
<col width="33%" />
<col width="33%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left"><strong>Icon</strong></th>
<th align="left"><strong>Description</strong></th>
<th align="left"><strong>Location</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-home.gif" alt="ACT home icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>Application Compatibility Manager Overview</strong> screen.</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Collect</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-createnewdcp.gif" alt="ACT Create new DCP" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>New Data Collection Package</strong> dialog box.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Collect</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-exportdcp.gif" alt="ACT export DCP" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Exports your data-collection package settings.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Exporting a Data-Collection Package](exporting-a-data-collection-package.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Collect</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-delete.gif" alt="ACT delete icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Deletes a data-collection package that has not yet run on your client computers.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Deleting a Data-Collection Package](deleting-a-data-collection-package.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Collect</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-open.gif" alt="ACT open icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Imports an existing compatibility report.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-savereport.gif" alt="ACT save report" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Saves a compatibility report, including your preferences and settings.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-exportreportdata.gif" alt="ACT export report data" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Exports your report data to a Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheet (.xls) file.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-sendandreceive.gif" alt="ACT send and receive" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Synchronizes your compatibility data with the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-filterdata.gif" alt="ACT filter data" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Turns the query builder on or off.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-riskassessment.gif" alt="ACT Risk Assessment" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>Set Assessment</strong> dialog box.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-deploymentstatus.gif" alt="ACT deployment status" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>Set Deployment Status</strong> dialog box.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Selecting Your Deployment Status](selecting-your-deployment-status.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-categorize.gif" alt="ACT categorize icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>Assign Categories</strong> dialog box.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-prioritize.gif" alt="ACT prioritize icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>Assign Priorities</strong> dialog box.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-sendandreceiveicon.gif" alt="ACT send and receive icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>Send and Receive Status</strong> dialog box.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-addissue.gif" alt="ACT Add issue icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>Add Issue</strong> dialog box.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Adding or Editing an Issue](adding-or-editing-an-issue.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-addsolution.gif" alt="ACT add solution" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the <strong>Add Solution</strong> dialog box.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Adding or Editing a Solution](adding-or-editing-a-solution.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-save.gif" alt="ACT Save icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Saves a compatibility issue.</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Add Issue</strong> dialog box</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-reactivate-resolved-issue.gif" alt="ACT Reactivate resolved issue icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Reactivates a resolved compatibility issue.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Resolving an Issue](resolving-an-issue.md).</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Add Issue</strong> dialog box</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-refresh.gif" alt="ACT refresh icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Refreshes the screen. If you are using the query builder, updates the screen with the query results.</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Collect</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Data Collection Package - Status</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-moveupanddown.gif" alt="ACT move up and down icons" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Enables you to scroll up and down the screen or dialog box information, showing the related details.</p>
<p>This button may not be available for all issues or information.</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p><strong>Report Details</strong> toolbar</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Add Issue</strong> dialog box</p></li>
<li><p><strong>New Data Collection Package</strong> dialog box</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Data Collection Package - Status</strong> toolbar</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-help.gif" alt="ACT help icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Opens the online Help system.</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>All screens</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Ratings Icons in ACM](ratings-icons-in-acm.md)
 
 
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title: ACT Tools, Packages, and Services (Windows 10)
description: The Application Compatibility Toolkit is included with the Windows ADK. Download the Windows ADK.
ms.assetid: f5a16548-7d7b-4be9-835e-c06158dd0b89
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# ACT Tools, Packages, and Services
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Application Compatibility Toolkit is included with the Windows ADK. [Download the Windows ADK.](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740)
ACT includes the following:
- **Application Compatibility Manager (ACM):** A tool that you can use to create your data-collection packages and analyze the collected inventory and compatibility data.
- **Inventory-collector package:** A data-collection package that can be deployed to computers to gather inventory data that will be uploaded to the ACT database.
- **Runtime-analysis package:** A data-collection package that can be deployed to computers in a test environment for compatibility testing on the new operating system.
- **ACT Log Processing Service (LPS):** A service that is used to process the ACT log files uploaded from the computers where your data-collection packages have been installed. The service adds the information to your ACT database.
- **ACT LPS share:** A file share that is accessed by the ACT LPS, to store the log files that will be processed and added to the ACT database.
- **ACT database:** A Microsoft® SQL Server database that stores the collected inventory and compatibility data. You can use ACM to view the information stored in the ACT database.
- **Microsoft Compatibility Exchange:** A web service that propagates application-compatibility issues.
## Related topics
[ACT Deployment Options](act-deployment-options.md)
[ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md)
[ACT Database Migration](act-database-migration.md)
[ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md)
 
 
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title: ACT User Interface Reference (Windows 10)
description: This section contains information about the user interface for Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), which is a tool in the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
ms.assetid: 303d3dd7-2cc1-4f5f-b032-b7e288b04893
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# ACT User Interface Reference
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section contains information about the user interface for Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), which is a tool in the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Toolbar Icons in ACM](act-toolbar-icons-in-acm.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The following table shows icons that appear on toolbars and navigational elements in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Ratings Icons in ACM](ratings-icons-in-acm.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Compatibility ratings can originate from Microsoft, the application vendor, your organization, and from the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) community.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Activating and Closing Windows in ACM](activating-and-closing-windows-in-acm.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The <strong>Windows</strong> dialog box shows the windows that are open in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Settings for ACM](settings-for-acm.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides information about settings that you can configure in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Using ACT](using-act.md)
 
 
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---
title: Activating and Closing Windows in ACM (Windows 10)
description: The Windows dialog box shows the windows that are open in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
ms.assetid: 747bf356-d861-4ce7-933e-fa4ecfac7be5
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics
---
# Activating and Closing Windows in ACM
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The **Windows** dialog box shows the windows that are open in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
**To view a list of the open windows in ACM**
- On the **Window** menu, click **Windows**.
**To show an open window in ACM**
- In the **Windows** dialog box, click the window name from the list of open windows, and then click **Activate**.
The selected window appears on top of any others on your screen.
**To close one or more windows in ACM**
- In the **Windows** dialog box, click one or more window names from the list of open windows, and then click **Close Window(s)**.
## Related topics
[Managing Your Data-Collection Packages](managing-your-data-collection-packages.md)
 
 

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---
title: Adding or Editing a Solution (Windows 10)
description: If you find your own solutions to compatibility issues, you can enter the solutions in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM). You can use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to upload solutions to Microsoft Corporation.
ms.assetid: 86cb8804-d577-4af6-b96f-5e0409784a23
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Adding or Editing a Solution
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
If you find your own solutions to compatibility issues, you can enter the solutions in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM). You can use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to upload solutions to Microsoft Corporation.
## Adding Solutions for Compatibility Issues with Your Applications and Websites
You can view or add solutions only for applications or websites.
**Note**  
The following examples use the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box. The procedures for websites are similar.
 
**To add a solution**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application to display the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box.
2. Click the **Issues** tab.
3. On the **Actions** menu, click **Add Solution**.
4. Enter the information from the following table, and then click **Save**.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Field</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Title</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Can be up to 100 characters in length.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Solution Type</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You must select a value from the list.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Solution Details</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Information about your solution, including the steps to reproduce your fix.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Solution Details URL</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>URL for a page that shows more information about the solution.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
**To edit an existing solution**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application to display the &lt;Application\_Name&gt; dialog box.
2. Click the **Issues** tab.
3. Double-click the issue that includes the solution that you want to modify.
4. Click the **Solutions** tab.
5. Double-click the solution to edit.
6. Modify the information about the solution, and then click **Save**.
**Note**  
You can only modify your own solutions. You cannot modify solutions entered by other users.
 
 
 
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title: Adding or Editing an Issue (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can enter information about the compatibility issues that you discover.
ms.assetid: 8a9fff79-9f88-4ce2-a4e6-b9382f28143d
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Adding or Editing an Issue
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can enter information about the compatibility issues that you discover.
You can use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to share compatibility information with others. For information about the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).
## Adding Issues for Your Applications and Websites
You can view or add issues only for applications or websites.
**Note**  
The following examples use the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box. The procedures are similar for websites.
 
**To add an issue**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application to display the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box.
2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Add Issue**.
3. Enter the information from the following table, and then click **Save**.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Field</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Title</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Can be up to 256 characters in length.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Priority</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You must select a value from the list.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Severity</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You must select a value from the list.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Symptom</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You must select a value from the list.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Cause</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You must select a value from the list.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Affected Operating Systems</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Operating systems on which the issue occurs. You must select at least one operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Issue Description</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Description of the issue, including the steps to reproduce the problem.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Link to More Information</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>URL for a page that shows more information about the issue.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
**To edit an existing issue**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application that includes the issue you want to modify.
2. In the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box, click the **Issues** tab, and then double-click the specific issue to be edited.
3. Modify the issue information, and then click **Save**.
**Note**  
You can modify your own issues. You cannot modify issues entered by another user.
 
 
 
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title: Analyzing Your Compatibility Data (Windows 10)
description: This section provides information about viewing and working with your compatibility data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
ms.assetid: b98f3d74-fe22-41a2-afe8-2eb2799933a1
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Analyzing Your Compatibility Data
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides information about viewing and working with your compatibility data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Viewing Your Compatibility Reports](viewing-your-compatibility-reports.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section describes the compatibility reports in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) and how you can work with the reports.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Organizing Your Compatibility Data](organizing-your-compatibility-data.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides step-by-step instructions for organizing your compatibility data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can use Query Builder to filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange is a web service that propagates application compatibility issues between various data sources, for example Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the ACT Community. This process involves checking for updated compatibility information from Microsoft over the Internet. You can send and receive data to keep Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) updated with the latest compatibility information.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md)
[Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform](testing-compatibility-on-the-target-platform.md)
[Managing Your Data-Collection Packages](managing-your-data-collection-packages.md)
[Fixing Compatibility Issues](fixing-compatibility-issues.md)
 
 
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title: Application Dialog Box (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), the Application dialog box shows information about the selected application.
ms.assetid: a43e85a6-3cd4-4235-bc4d-01e4d097db7e
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# &lt;Application&gt; Dialog Box
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), the *&lt;Application&gt;* dialog box shows information about the selected application.
**To open the &lt;Application&gt; dialog box**
1. In ACM, in the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. Under an operating system heading, click **Applications**.
3. Double-click the name of an application.
## <a href="" id="tabs-in-the--application--dialog-box"></a>Tabs in the &lt;Application&gt; dialog box
The following table shows the information available in the *&lt;Application&gt;* dialog box.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Tab</th>
<th align="left">Information</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Assessment</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the compatibility ratings for the application from the application vendor, your internal organization, and the ACT Community.</p>
<p>For more information, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Issues</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>For each issue associated with the selected application, shows:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>The issue status, either active (a red X) or resolved (a green check mark).</p></li>
<li><p>The provider who created the record of the issue.</p></li>
<li><p>The severity of the issue as entered by the provider.</p></li>
<li><p>The symptom of the issue as entered by the provider.</p></li>
<li><p>The date on which the issue was added to the ACT database.</p></li>
</ul>
<p>For more information, see [Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions](creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Application Properties</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the following properties for the selected application:</p>
<ul>
<li><p><strong>MSI</strong>. Shows the installer name, vendor, version, language, and so on.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Add/Remove Programs</strong>. Shows the application name that appears in Control Panel, vendor, registry path, and string for uninstalling.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Shell</strong>. Shows the shortcuts for the application and where the shortcuts appear on the <strong>Start</strong> menu.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Registry</strong>. Shows the registry name for the application, registry path, file name, and so on.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Service Control Manager</strong>. Shows the entries in the <strong>Services</strong> console that correspond to the application.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Computers</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the following information for each of the computers that have the specified application installed:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Computer name, domain, and operating system.</p></li>
<li><p>Media Access Control (MAC) address for the computer.</p></li>
<li><p>Manufacturer of the computer.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Labels</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the label for the selected application.</p>
<p>For information about labels, see [Labeling Data in ACM](labeling-data-in-acm.md).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Feedback</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows feedback that your testers have submitted to the ACT database for the selected application.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## <a href="" id="using-the--application--dialog-box"></a>Using the &lt;Application&gt; Dialog Box
In the **&lt;Application&gt;** dialog box, you can perform the following actions:
- Select your compatibility rating for the application. For more information, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md).
- Select your deployment status for the application. For more information, see [Selecting Your Deployment Status](selecting-your-deployment-status.md).
- Assign categories and subcategories to the application. For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify the importance of the application to your organization. For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Choose whether to synchronize data for the application with the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. For more information, see [Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md).
- Add, edit, or resolve an issue for the selected application, and add or edit solutions. For more information, see [Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions](creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md).
 
 
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[Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool](using-the-compatibility-administrator-tool.md)
 

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---
title: Categorizing Your Compatibility Data (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: 6420f012-316f-4ef0-bfbb-14baaa664e6e
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Categorizing Your Compatibility Data
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
To customize and filter your compatibility reports, you can create categories and subcategories to assign to your applications, computers, devices, and websites. By default, Microsoft provides the following categories:
- **Software Vendor**. In this category, you can, for example, create a subcategory for each vendor. You can then use this category to generate reports by software vendor, which can be helpful when having discussions with a specific vendor or evaluating the vendor’s performance relative to your compatibility requirements.
- **Test Complexity**. You can use this category to help with planning and assigning test resources. You can, for example, create subcategories like Critical and Nice-to-Have.
Categories are extensible, multiple-selection string values, so you can use them for almost anything. For example, you can create a category for signoff from multiple owners so that software can be authorized only when all categories have been selected, indicating that each group has signed off.
As another example, you can create a category for unit of deployment. You can use subcategories such as Division and Region. You can use this category to track the software needs of a specific deployment unit. This way, you can see when the software required by the unit has been tested, approved, and is ready for deployment to the unit.
**Note**  
The following examples use the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen. You can alternatively use the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box. You can also complete these procedures in the reports for computers, devices, and websites.
 
## Creating, Renaming, or Deleting Categories and Subcategories
You can manage your categories and subcategories from both the report screen and report-details screen.
**To create, rename, or delete a category or subcategory**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click any application name.
2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Assign Categories**.
3. Click **Category List**.
4. In the **Categories** or **Subcategories** area, do any or all of the following:
- Add a category or subcategory, by clicking **Add**. Type the name of your new category or subcategory, and then click outside the active text area.
You must create at least one subcategory before a category will appear in the **Assign Categories** dialog box.
- Rename a category or subcategory, by selecting the item and then clicking **Rename**. Type the new name, and then click outside the active text area.
- Delete a category or subcategory, by selecting the item and then clicking **Remove**.
5. After you have finished adding, renaming, and deleting categories and subcategories, click **OK** to close the **Category List** dialog box.
## Assigning Data to a Category and Subcategory
You can assign categories and subcategories from both the report screen and report-details screen.
**To assign and unassign categories and subcategories**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click the application name.
2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Assign Categories**.
3. To assign a category, select the check box next to the applicable category or subcategory.
To unassign a category, clear the check box.
4. Click **OK**.
You can use the query builder to filter based on this information.
 
 
description: Steps to customize and filter your compatibility reports through categories and subcategories.
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| [Windows 10 servicing overview](windows-10-servicing-options.md) | Content on this page was summarized. Detailed content about servicing branches was moved to the [Windows 10 servicing options](../manage/introduction-to-windows-10-servicing.md) page. |
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---
title: Common Compatibility Issues (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: f5ad621d-bda2-45b5-ae85-bc92970f602f
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Common Compatibility Issues
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Compatibility issues tend to occur with the following technologies:
- **User Account Control (UAC)**: Adds security to Windows by limiting administrator-level access to the computer, restricting most users to running as Standard Users. UAC limits the context in which a process executes to minimize the ability of the user to inadvertently expose the computer to viruses or other malware. UAC affects any application installer or update that requires Administrator permissions to run, performs Administrator checks or actions, or attempts to write to a non-virtualized registry location.
- **Windows Resource Protection (WRP)**: Enables applications to function properly even if an application attempts to write to protected system files or registry locations. WRP creates a temporary work area and redirects write actions for the application session. WRP affects any application installation that attempts to replace, modify, or delete protected operating system files or registry keys. Attempts typically fail and return an Access Denied error.
- **Internet Explorer Protected Mode**: Helps to defend against elevation-of-privilege attacks by restricting the ability to write to any local-computer-zone resources other than temporary Internet files. This mode affects any website or web application that attempts to modify user files or registry keys or that attempts to open a new window in another domain.
- **Deprecation**: Any application that uses .dll files, executable (.exe) files, COM objects, registry keys, APIs, or other files that have been deprecated from previous versions of Windows may lose functionality or fail to start.
- **Graphical Identification and Authentication (GINA) DLL**: Prior to the release of Windows Vista, independent software vendors (ISVs) were able to modify authentication by installing a GINA DLL. The GINA DLL performed the user identification and authentication.
The current authentication model does not require the GINA DLL and ignores all previous GINA DLLs. This change affects any application or hardware component that attempts to log on by using customized logon applications, including biometric devices (fingerprint readers), customized user interfaces, and virtual private network (VPN) solutions for remote users with customized logon user interfaces.
- **Session 0**: Prior to the release of Windows Vista, the first user who logged on to a computer ran in Session 0, which is the same session that is used for system services. The current model requires all users to run in Session 1 or later so that no user runs in the same session as the system services. Applications will fail to start if they depend on *interactive services*. An interactive service is any service that attempts to send a window message, attempts to locate a window or additional service, or attempts to run any user processes that open the same named object, unless it is a globally named object.
- **Windows Filtering Platform (WFP)**: WFP is an API that enables developers to create code that interacts with the filtering that occurs at several layers in the networking stack and throughout the operating system. If you are using a previous version of the WFP API in your environment, you might experience failures when running network-scanning, antivirus, or firewall applications.
- **Operating System Version Changes**: The operating system version number changes with each operating system release. The **GetVersion** function returns the version number when queried by an application. This change affects any application or application installer that specifically checks for the operating system version and might prevent the installation from occurring or the application from running.
- **Windows 64-bit**: 64-bit versions of Windows use the Windows on Windows 64 (WOW64) emulator. This emulator enables the 64-bit operating system to run 32-bit applications. The use of this emulator might cause an application or a component that uses 16-bit executables or installers, or 32-bit kernel drivers, to fail to start or to function incorrectly.
## Related topics
[Using Compatibility Monitor to Send Feedback](using-compatibility-monitor-to-send-feedback.md)
 
 
description: List of common compatibility issues, based on the type of technology.
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Most of your testing of application-compatibility issues will happen prior to the deployment of a new Windows operating system into your environment. As such, a common approach is to include the custom compatibility-fix database, which includes all of your known issues, in your corporate image. Then, as you update your compatibility-fix database, you can provide the updates by using one of the two mechanisms described in the "Deploying Your Custom Compatibility Fix Databases" section earlier in this topic.
## Related topics
[Managing Application-Compatibility Fixes and Custom Fix Databases](managing-application-compatibility-fixes-and-custom-fix-databases.md)
 
 
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</ul></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
 
 
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---
title: Compatibility Monitor User's Guide (Windows 10)
description: Compatibility Monitor is a tool in the runtime analysis package that you can use to monitor applications for compatibility issues. You can also use the Compatibility Monitor tool to submit compatibility feedback.
ms.assetid: 67d6eff0-1576-44bd-99b4-a3ffa5e205ac
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Compatibility Monitor User's Guide
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Compatibility Monitor is a tool in the runtime analysis package that you can use to monitor applications for compatibility issues. You can also use the Compatibility Monitor tool to submit compatibility feedback.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Using Compatibility Monitor to Send Feedback](using-compatibility-monitor-to-send-feedback.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Microsoft Compatibility Monitor tool is installed as part of the runtime-analysis package. From the computers in your test environment, you can use Compatibility Monitor to submit compatibility information to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) database for your organization.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Common Compatibility Issues](common-compatibility-issues.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Compatibility issues tend to occur with the following technologies:</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md)
[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md)
[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
 
 
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title: Computer Dialog Box (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), the Computer dialog box shows information about the selected computer.
ms.assetid: f89cbb28-adcd-41cd-9a54-402bc4aaffd9
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# &lt;Computer&gt; Dialog Box
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), the *&lt;Computer&gt;* dialog box shows information about the selected computer.
**To open the &lt;Computer&gt; dialog box**
1. In ACM, in the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. Under an operating system heading, click **Computers**.
3. Double-click the name of a computer.
## <a href="" id="tabs-in-the--computer--dialog-box"></a>Tabs in the &lt;Computer&gt; dialog box
The following table shows the information available in the *&lt;Computer&gt;* dialog box.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Tab</th>
<th align="left">Information</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Details</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the following information for the selected computer:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>The computer name, operating system, architecture, and domain.</p></li>
<li><p>The IP address, Media Access Control (MAC) address, and hardware identifier.</p></li>
<li><p>The manufacturer, asset tag, and system number.</p></li>
<li><p>The hardware specifications.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Applications</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the following information for each of the applications installed on the selected computer:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>The application name, version number, and application vendor.</p></li>
<li><p>The compatibility rating for the application as determined by your organization.</p></li>
<li><p>The compatibility information from the application vendor.</p></li>
<li><p>The compatibility information from the ACT Community, which you can view if you are a member of the ACT Community. For more information, see [Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-preferences-tab.md).</p></li>
<li><p>The issues that have been opened for the application.</p></li>
<li><p>The count of computers in your organization on which the application is installed.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Devices</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the following information for each of the devices installed on the selected computer:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>The model and manufacturer of the device.</p></li>
<li><p>An evaluation of whether the device works on a 32-bit operating system or a 64-bit operating system.</p></li>
<li><p>The class of device, as reported by the device.</p></li>
<li><p>The count of computers in your organization on which the device is installed.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Labels</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the label for the selected computer.</p>
<p>For information about labels, see [Labeling Data in ACM](labeling-data-in-acm.md).</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## <a href="" id="using-the--computer--dialog-box"></a>Using the &lt;Computer&gt; Dialog Box
In the *&lt;Computer&gt;* dialog box, you can perform the following actions:
- Assign categories and subcategories to the computer. For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify the importance of the computer to your organization. For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
 
 
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---
title: Configuring ACT (Windows 10)
description: This section provides information about setting up the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) in your organization.
ms.assetid: aacbe35e-ea40-47ac-bebf-ed2660c8fd86
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Configuring ACT
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides information about setting up the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) in your organization.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[ACT Tools, Packages, and Services](act-tools-packages-and-services.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Application Compatibility Toolkit is included with the Windows ADK. [Download the Windows ADK.](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[ACT Deployment Options](act-deployment-options.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>While planning your deployment of the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), consider which computers you want running the various tools, packages, and services for ACT.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) uses a Microsoft® SQL Server® database for storing and sharing compatibility issue data. If you do not use Microsoft SQL Server, you can download and install Microsoft SQL Server Express. For information about creating Microsoft SQL Server databases, see [Administering the Database Engine](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=64169).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[ACT Database Migration](act-database-migration.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The schema for an ACT database can change when ACT is updated or when a new version of ACT is released. If the schema for an ACT database does not match the current schema, you can migrate the compatibility data to a new database. You can then use the current version of ACT to open the new database.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>To upload log files to the ACT Log Processing Service (LPS) share, certain permissions must be set at the share level and folder level.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Welcome to ACT](welcome-to-act.md)
[Using ACT](using-act.md)
[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)
[ACT User Interface Reference](act-user-interface-reference.md)
[ACT Product and Documentation Resources](act-product-and-documentation-resources.md)
[ACT Glossary](act-glossary.md)
[Compatibility Fixes for Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista](compatibility-fixes-for-windows-8-windows-7-and-windows-vista.md)
 
 
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By default, Compatibility Administrator selects the basic matching criteria for your application. As a best practice, use a limited set of matching information to represent your application, because it reduces the size of the database. However, make sure you have enough information to correctly identify your application.
## Related topics
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 

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The compatibility mode is added to your custom database.
## Related topics
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 

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---
title: Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can create runtime-analysis packages, which you can then deploy to computers for compatibility testing in your test environment.
ms.assetid: 3c703ebe-46b3-4dcd-b355-b28344bc159b
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
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---
# Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can create runtime-analysis packages, which you can then deploy to computers for compatibility testing in your test environment.
**To create a runtime-analysis package**
1. In ACM, click **Collect** to open the Collect screen.
2. On the **File** menu, click **New**.
3. Click **Runtime application testing**.
4. Provide the information that is requested for the package, and then click **Create**.
5. Navigate to the location where you want to save the Windows installer (.msi) file for the package.
This .msi file is the file that you can use to install the runtime-analysis package on each computer in your test environment.
6. Type a file name for the .msi file, and then click **Save**.
7. Click **Finish**.
## Related topics
[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md)
[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md)
[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md)
 
 

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- Copying an AppHelp entry for a system database or a custom-compatibility fix from a system database might cause Compatibility Administrator to hide the descriptive text.
## Related topics
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 
 
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---
title: Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing (Windows 10)
description: The goal of the test environment is to model the operating system that you want to deploy and assess compatibility before deploying the operating system to your production environment.
ms.assetid: cbf6d8b6-7ebc-4faa-bbbd-e02653ed4adb
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The goal of the test environment is to model the operating system that you want to deploy and assess compatibility before deploying the operating system to your production environment. Your test environment is composed of computers on which the new operating system is installed. Your test environment can be a long-term investment. Consider retaining the test environment after deployment to assist in future deployment projects.
## Modeling the Production Environment
We recommend the following practices for setting up your test environment:
- Physically separate your test environment from your production environment. Physical separation helps ensure that activity in the test environment does not affect the production environment.
- On the computers in your test environment, install the new operating system.
- Perform all of your tests by using accounts that have similar permissions to the accounts in your production environment. This approach helps to ensure that you can determine potential security issues.
## Configuring the Test Environment for Automated Testing
Typically, tests are run more than once, which requires being able to revert your test environment to a previous state. We recommend the following practices to ensure consistency in testing and consistency in restoring the state of your test environment:
- Use disk-imaging software to create physical disk images.
- Use software virtualization features to reverse changes to virtualized hard disks.
## Determining When Virtualization Is Appropriate
The following table shows some of the advantages and disadvantages of virtualization.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Advantages</th>
<th align="left">Disadvantages</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Supports a large number of servers in a limited amount of physical space. You can run as many virtual servers as the physical computer’s resources allow.</p></li>
<li><p>Easily shares your test environment between teams. For example, your test team can create a virtualized test environment and then provide a copy to your development team for use in its development processes.</p></li>
<li><p>Supports multiple users performing simultaneous testing, mimicking the ability for each user to have a dedicated test environment.</p></li>
<li><p>Easily restores your environment to a previous state. For example, you can revert to a previous state by using the <strong>Undo Disks</strong> option.</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>May reduce performance. Virtualized servers may be slower than their physical counterparts. The performance of virtualized servers is reduced because physical resources such as disks are virtualized.</p></li>
<li><p>May not support all applications and device drivers. Some hardware-specific device drivers and applications are not supported in virtualized servers.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Testing Methodology
When testing an application in a new operating system, we recommend the following methods:
- Retain the default security-feature selections.
- Use test automation tools to run your test cases in a consistent, reproducible way.
- Use your application in the same way that you use it in your production environment.
- Use the Compatibility Monitor tool in the runtime-analysis package to gather compatibility feedback.
- Send and receive compatibility data to obtain data and solutions through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange.
- When testing a website or a web application, include both intranet and extranet sites, prioritizing the list based on how critical the site or the application is to your organization.
## Related topics
[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md)
[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md)
 
 
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---
title: Creating an Inventory-Collector Package (Windows 10)
description: You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to create an inventory-collector package.
ms.assetid: 61d041d6-e308-47b3-921b-709d72926d6d
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Creating an Inventory-Collector Package
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to create an inventory-collector package. You can then deploy the inventory-collector package to other computers to gather inventory data. The package uploads inventory data to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) database.
**To create an inventory-collector package**
1. In ACM, click **Collect** to open the **Collect** screen.
2. On the **File** menu, click **New**.
3. Click **Application inventory**.
4. Provide the information that is requested for the package, and then click **Create**.
5. Browse to the location where you want to save the Windows® Installer (.msi) file for the package.
You can use this .msi file to install the inventory-collector package on each computer for which you want to gather inventory data.
6. Type a file name for the .msi file, and then click **Save**.
7. Click **Finish**.
## Related topics
[Identifying Computers for Inventory Collection](identifying-computers-for-inventory-collection.md)
[Deploying an Inventory-Collector Package](deploying-an-inventory-collector-package.md)
 
 
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---
title: Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions (Windows 10)
description: This section provides step-by-step instructions for adding and editing application compatibility issues and solutions. Your issue and solution data can be uploaded to Microsoft through the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange.
ms.assetid: b64fe4e0-24bd-4bbd-9645-80ae5644e774
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides step-by-step instructions for adding and editing application compatibility issues and solutions. Your issue and solution data can be uploaded to Microsoft through the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Adding or Editing an Issue](adding-or-editing-an-issue.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can enter information about the compatibility issues that you discover.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Adding or Editing a Solution](adding-or-editing-a-solution.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>If you find your own solutions to compatibility issues, you can enter the solutions in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM). You can use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to upload solutions to Microsoft Corporation.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Resolving an Issue](resolving-an-issue.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to flag issues as resolved. Resolving an issue changes the status of the issue from a red <strong>x</strong> to a green check mark on your report and report detail screens.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
 
 
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---
title: Customizing Your Report Views (Windows 10)
description: You can customize how you view your report data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
ms.assetid: ba8da888-6749-43b4-8efb-4f26c7954721
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Customizing Your Report Views
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can customize how you view your report data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
## <a href="" id="modifying-the--operating-system--reports-view"></a>Modifying the &lt;Operating\_System&gt; Reports View
You can choose which operating systems ACM shows in the compatibility reports. For operating systems that you exclude from the reports, the data continues to be collected but ACM does not display it.
If you are using ACM on multiple computers that access the same ACT database, when you remove an operating system from your reports, all of the computers running ACM no longer show the operating system.
**To add or remove an operating system from the Quick Reports pane**
1. On the **Analyze** screen, at the bottom of the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Customize this view**.
2. In the **Deployment Reports** area, select the check boxes for the operating systems you want to show in your reports, and then click **OK**.
3. Select the architectures, **32-bit**, **64-bit**, or **Both**, for which you want to see compatibility ratings in the report screens.
## Adding and Removing Columns from the Report Views
You can add and remove columns from most of the report screens. In the report dialog boxes, you cannot add or remove columns, but you can reorder the columns.
**To add or remove a column**
1. On the selected report screen, right-click the column headings, and then click **Column Options**.
2. Select the check box next to any column that you want to add, and clear the check box next to any column that you want to remove.
3. If you want, reorder the columns by using the **Move Up** and **Move Down** buttons.
4. Click **OK**.
### Columns by Screen
The following table shows the columns that are available for each screen.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="33%" />
<col width="33%" />
<col width="33%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Screen</th>
<th align="left">Default columns</th>
<th align="left">Additional columns</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report](act-operatingsystem-application-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Application Name</p></li>
<li><p>Version</p></li>
<li><p>Company</p></li>
<li><p>My Assessment</p></li>
<li><p>User Assessment</p></li>
<li><p>Send/Receive Status</p></li>
<li><p>Vendor Assessment</p></li>
<li><p>Community Assessment</p></li>
<li><p>Active Issues</p></li>
<li><p>Computers</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Resolved Issues</p></li>
<li><p>Language</p></li>
<li><p>Priority</p></li>
<li><p>Deployment Status</p></li>
<li><p>Issues with Solutions</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report](act-operatingsystem-computer-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Computer Name</p></li>
<li><p>Applications with Issues</p></li>
<li><p>Devices with Issues</p></li>
<li><p>Operating System</p></li>
<li><p>Domain</p></li>
<li><p>Applications</p></li>
<li><p>Devices</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Priority</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report](act-operatingsystem-device-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Model</p></li>
<li><p>Manufacturer</p></li>
<li><p>Assessment</p></li>
<li><p>Device Class</p></li>
<li><p>Computers</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Assessment</p></li>
<li><p>Priority</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Internet Explorer - Web Site Report](internet-explorer-web-site-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Web Site</p></li>
<li><p>My Assessment</p></li>
<li><p>Active Issues</p></li>
<li><p>Resolved Issues</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>None</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
 
 
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---
title: Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange (Windows 10)
description: The Microsoft Compatibility Exchange propagates data of various types between Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Community.
ms.assetid: 3ec61e33-9db8-4367-99d5-e05c2f50e144
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Microsoft Compatibility Exchange propagates data of various types between Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Community.
## Data Sent to Microsoft
During synchronization, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange sends the following information to Microsoft Corporation:
- **Application information and properties**. This data includes the application name, the vendor, the version number, the language, and the deployment type.
The data-synchronization process does not send your list of URLs visited as part of the information exchange.
## Data Sent to the ACT Community
The Microsoft Compatibility Exchange sends the following information to the ACT Community for each application that you decide to share with the ACT Community:
- **Application information and properties**. This data includes the application name, the vendor, the version number, the language, and the deployment type.
- **Miscellaneous data**. This data includes:
- The database GUID that identifies the organization that is the source of the data.
- The issue data.
- The issue ID.
- The platform and destination operating system.
- The severity.
- The cause.
- The symptom.
- The solution data.
- The solution type.
- The issue and solution provider.
- The issue and solution subprovider.
- The issue and solution published date.
- Your risk assessment.
The data-synchronization process does not send your list of URLs visited as part of the information exchange.
## Data Matching
After you send your data, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange matches your application properties against the known issues listed in the Application Profile database. The Microsoft Compatibility Exchange downloads any issues and corresponding solutions that match your application set and then stores the information in your ACT database.
## Data Sent From Microsoft and ISVs
For each application that matches an application in the Application Profile database, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange returns the following information, provided by authoritative sources including Microsoft Corporation and independent software vendors (ISVs).
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Data</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Risk assessment</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The determination of whether the application has compatibility issues.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Symptom</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Behavior exhibited by the application.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Cause</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Reason for the failure.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Provider and subprovider</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Source of the compatibility issue.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Issue ID</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A unique ID number for the compatibility issue.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Severity</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Impact this issue has on the application experience.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Priority</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Degree of impact that this issue has on your organization.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Published Date</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Date that the source entered the data into the database.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Operating system name</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Friendly name of the installed operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Major version</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Major version number of the operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Minor version</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Minor version number of the operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Locale</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Language ID of the application to which the compatibility issue applies.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Title</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Short title of the compatibility issue.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Summary</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Description of the compatibility issue.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Service pack major</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Major version number of the operating system service pack.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Service pack minor</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Minor version number of the operating system service pack.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>URL HREF</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>URL of any links provided for the compatibility issue.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Provider and subprovider IDs</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>IDs for the source of the compatibility issue's solution.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Solution type</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Type of solution provided for the compatibility issue.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Locale</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Language ID of the application to which the solution applies.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Title</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Short title of the solution.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Details</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Description of the solution.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>URL HREF</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>URL of any links provided for the compatibility issue solution.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Data Sent From the ACT Community
For each application that matches an application in the Application Profile database, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange returns the following ACT Community information, which you receive only if you are a member of the ACT Community:
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Data</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><strong>Works</strong></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The count of <strong>Works</strong> ratings, for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><strong>Works with Minor Issues or has Solutions</strong></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The count of <strong>Works with Minor Issues or has Solutions</strong> ratings, for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><strong>Does Not Work</strong></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The count of <strong>Does Not Work</strong> ratings, for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md)
[Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md)
 
 
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title: Deciding Whether to Fix an Application or Deploy a Workaround (Windows 10)
description: You can fix a compatibility issue by changing the code for the application or by deploying a workaround.
ms.assetid: e495d0c8-bfba-4537-bccd-64c4b52206f1
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Deciding Whether to Fix an Application or Deploy a Workaround
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can fix a compatibility issue by changing the code for the application or by deploying a workaround.
## Fixing an Application
Fixing an application by changing the code is often the recommended way to address a compatibility issue. Although applying a fix to the code might involve higher initial costs or additional development time, it can limit long-term maintenance or operational costs. After you change the code, all users can use the application without encountering the issue.
If you do not have access to the code, or if you do not have the time and resources to apply a fix, an alternative approach is to deploy a workaround.
## Deploying a Workaround
A workaround involves applying alternative registry settings to address a compatibility issue. Deploying a workaround might be quicker and easier than changing the code, but you can incur long-term maintenance or operational costs. For example, you must make sure that new users have the correct set of features enabled or disabled on their computers. Using a workaround might also make your application or systems less secure. However, the overall security enhancement associated with deploying the newer version of Windows® may more than offset this reduction in security.
Consider changing registry settings as a short-term solution while you develop the long-term solution of changing the code.
## Related topics
[SUA User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md)
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 
 
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---
title: Deciding Which Applications to Test (Windows 10)
description: Before starting your compatibility testing on the version of Windows that you want to deploy, you can use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to identify which applications should be the focus of your testing.
ms.assetid: d7c1c28f-b7b4-43ac-bf87-2910a2b603bf
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Deciding Which Applications to Test
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Before starting your compatibility testing on the version of Windows that you want to deploy, you can use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to identify which applications should be the focus of your testing.
**To choose the applications to include in compatibility testing**
1. Gather your application and device inventory. For more information, see [Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md).
2. Use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to get the latest compatibility ratings. For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).
3. Organize and group your applications, and determine which applications need to be tested. For more information, see [Organizing Your Compatibility Data](organizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
After completing these steps, you can then start creating and deploying your runtime-analysis packages to the test environment for your compatibility testing.
## Related topics
[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md)
[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md)
 
 
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title: Deleting a Data-Collection Package (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can delete any of your existing data-collection packages from the database.
ms.assetid: 1b397d7a-7216-4078-93d9-47c7becbf73e
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Deleting a Data-Collection Package
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can delete any of your existing data-collection packages from the database.
You cannot undo the deletion of a data-collection package. If you mistakenly delete a data-collection package, you must create a new package to replace the deleted package.
**To delete a data-collection package**
1. In ACM, click **Collect** to open the Collect screen.
2. Select the data-collection package that you want to delete, and then press the DELETE key.
3. In the confirmation box, click **Yes**.
## Related topics
[Log File Locations for Data-Collection Packages](log-file-locations-for-data-collection-packages.md)
[Exporting a Data-Collection Package](exporting-a-data-collection-package.md)
[Labeling Data in ACM](labeling-data-in-acm.md)
 
 
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>**Note:**&nbsp;&nbsp;If you install the 32-bit version of MDT, you can install only 32-bit versions of Windows 10. Ensure that you download and install the 64-bit version of MDT so that you can install 64-bit and 32 bit versions of the operating system.
For more information about installing MDT on the admin device, see [Installing a New Instance of MDT](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#InstallingaNewInstanceofMDT).
For more information about installing MDT on the admin device, see [Installing a New Instance of MDT](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#InstallingaNewInstanceofMDT).
Now, you’re ready to create the MDT deployment share and populate it with the operating system, apps, and device drivers you want to deploy to your devices.
@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ Now that you have an Office 365 subscription, you need to determine how you will
In this method, you have an on-premises AD DS domain. As shown in Figure 4, the Azure AD Connector tool automatically synchronizes AD DS with Azure AD. When you add or change any user accounts in AD DS, the Azure AD Connector tool automatically updates Azure AD.
>**Note:**&nbsp;&nbsp;Azure AD Connect also supports synchronization from any Lightweight Directory Access Protocol version 3 (LDAPv3)–compliant directory by using the information provided in [Generic LDAP Connector for FIM 2010 R2 Technical Reference](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn510997.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396).
>**Note:**&nbsp;&nbsp;Azure AD Connect also supports synchronization from any Lightweight Directory Access Protocol version 3 (LDAPv3)–compliant directory by using the information provided in [Generic LDAP Connector for FIM 2010 R2 Technical Reference](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn510997.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396).
![fig 4](images/deploy-win-10-school-figure4.png)
@ -385,7 +385,7 @@ You can deploy the Azure AD Connect tool by using one of the following methods:
*Figure 7. Azure AD Connect in Azure*
This guide describes how to run Azure AD Connect on premises. For information about running Azure AD Connect in Azure, see [Deploy Office 365 Directory Synchronization (DirSync) in Microsoft Azure](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn635310.aspx).
This guide describes how to run Azure AD Connect on premises. For information about running Azure AD Connect in Azure, see [Deploy Office 365 Directory Synchronization (DirSync) in Microsoft Azure](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn635310.aspx).
### Deploy Azure AD Connect on premises
@ -436,8 +436,8 @@ Several methods are available to bulk-import user accounts into AD DS domains. T
|Method | Description and reason to select this method |
|-------| ---------------------------------------------|
|Ldifde.exe |This command-line tool allows you to import and export objects (such as user accounts) from AD DS. Select this method if you aren’t comfortable with Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript), Windows PowerShell, or other scripting languages. For more information about using Ldifde.exe, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727091.aspx), [LDIFDE—Export/Import data from Active Directory—LDIFDE commands](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/555636), [Import or Export Directory Objects Using Ldifde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc816781.aspx), and [LDIFDE](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc755456.aspx).|
|VBScript | This scripting language uses the Active Directory Services Interfaces (ADSI) Component Object Model interface to manage AD DS objects, including user and group objects. Select this method if you’re comfortable with VBScript. For more information about using VBScript and ADSI, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727091.aspx) and [ADSI Scriptomatic](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd939958.aspx).|
|Ldifde.exe |This command-line tool allows you to import and export objects (such as user accounts) from AD DS. Select this method if you aren’t comfortable with Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript), Windows PowerShell, or other scripting languages. For more information about using Ldifde.exe, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/bb727091.aspx), [LDIFDE—Export/Import data from Active Directory—LDIFDE commands](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/555636), [Import or Export Directory Objects Using Ldifde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc816781.aspx), and [LDIFDE](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc755456.aspx).|
|VBScript | This scripting language uses the Active Directory Services Interfaces (ADSI) Component Object Model interface to manage AD DS objects, including user and group objects. Select this method if you’re comfortable with VBScript. For more information about using VBScript and ADSI, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/bb727091.aspx) and [ADSI Scriptomatic](https://technet.microsoft.com//scriptcenter/dd939958.aspx).|
|Windows PowerShell| This scripting language natively supports cmdlets to manage AD DS objects, including user and group objects. Select this method if you’re comfortable with Window PowerShell scripting. For more information about using Windows PowerShell, see [Import Bulk Users to Active Directory](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/bettertogether/2011/01/09/import-bulk-users-to-active-directory/) and [PowerShell: Bulk create AD Users from CSV file](http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/24541.powershell-bulk-create-ad-users-from-csv-file.aspx).|
<p>
### Create a source file that contains the user and group accounts
@ -448,8 +448,8 @@ After you have selected your user and group account bulk import method, you’re
| Method | Source file format |
|--------| -------------------|
|Ldifde.exe|Ldifde.exe requires a specific format for the source file. Use Ldifde.exe to export existing user and group accounts so that you can see the format. For examples of the format that Ldifde.exe requires, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727091.aspx), [LDIFDE—Export/Import data from Active Directory—LDIFDE commands](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/555636), [Import or Export Directory Objects Using Ldifde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc816781.aspx), and [LDIFDE](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc755456.aspx).|
|VBScript | VBScript can use any .csv file format to create a source file for the bulk-import process. To create the .csv file, use software such as Excel. For examples of how to format your source file in comma-separated values (CSV) format, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727091.aspx).|
|Ldifde.exe|Ldifde.exe requires a specific format for the source file. Use Ldifde.exe to export existing user and group accounts so that you can see the format. For examples of the format that Ldifde.exe requires, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/bb727091.aspx), [LDIFDE—Export/Import data from Active Directory—LDIFDE commands](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/555636), [Import or Export Directory Objects Using Ldifde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc816781.aspx), and [LDIFDE](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc755456.aspx).|
|VBScript | VBScript can use any .csv file format to create a source file for the bulk-import process. To create the .csv file, use software such as Excel. For examples of how to format your source file in comma-separated values (CSV) format, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/bb727091.aspx).|
| Windows PowerShell| Windows PowerShell can use any .csv file format you want to create as a source file for the bulk-import process. To create the .csv file, use software such as Excel. For examples of how to format your source file in CSV format, see [Import Bulk Users to Active Directory](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/bettertogether/2011/01/09/import-bulk-users-to-active-directory/) and [PowerShell: Bulk create AD Users from CSV file](http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/24541.powershell-bulk-create-ad-users-from-csv-file.aspx).|
<p>
### Import the user accounts into AD DS
@ -460,8 +460,8 @@ With the bulk-import source file finished, you’re ready to import the user and
For more information about how to import user accounts into AD DS by using:
- Ldifde.exe, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727091.aspx), [LDIFDE—Export/Import data from Active Directory—LDIFDE commands](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/555636), [Import or Export Directory Objects Using Ldifde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc816781.aspx), and [LDIFDE](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc755456.aspx).
- VBScript, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727091.aspx).
- Ldifde.exe, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/bb727091.aspx), [LDIFDE—Export/Import data from Active Directory—LDIFDE commands](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/555636), [Import or Export Directory Objects Using Ldifde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc816781.aspx), and [LDIFDE](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc755456.aspx).
- VBScript, see [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Import and Export to Active Directory](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/bb727091.aspx).
- Windows PowerShell, see [Import Bulk Users to Active Directory](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/bettertogether/2011/01/09/import-bulk-users-to-active-directory/) and [PowerShell: Bulk create AD Users from CSV file](http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/24541.powershell-bulk-create-ad-users-from-csv-file.aspx).
### Summary
@ -702,14 +702,14 @@ The first step in preparation for Windows 10 deployment is to configure—that i
<tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top">1. Import operating systems</td>
<td>Import the operating systems that you selected in the [Select operating systems](#select-the-operating-systems) section into the deployment share. For more information about how to import operating systems, see [Import an Operating System into the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#ImportanOperatingSystemintotheDeploymentWorkbench).</td>
<td>Import the operating systems that you selected in the [Select operating systems](#select-the-operating-systems) section into the deployment share. For more information about how to import operating systems, see [Import an Operating System into the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#ImportanOperatingSystemintotheDeploymentWorkbench).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">2. Import device drives</td>
<td>Device drivers allow Windows 10 to know a device’s hardware resources and connected hardware accessories. Without the proper device drivers, certain features may be unavailable. For example, without the proper audio driver, a device cannot play sounds; without the proper camera driver, the device cannot take photos or use video chat.<br/><br/>
Import device drivers for each device in your institution. For more information about how to import device drivers, see [Import Device Drivers into the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#ImportDeviceDriversintotheDeploymentWorkbench).
Import device drivers for each device in your institution. For more information about how to import device drivers, see [Import Device Drivers into the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#ImportDeviceDriversintotheDeploymentWorkbench).
</td>
</tr>
@ -724,8 +724,8 @@ If you have Intune, you can deploy Windows Store apps after you deploy Windows 1
In addition, you must prepare your environment for sideloading (deploying) Windows Store apps. For more information about how to:<br/><br/>
<ul>
<li>Prepare your environment for sideloading, see [Sideload LOB apps in Windows 10](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/sideload-apps-in-windows-10).</li>
<li>Create an MDT application, see [Create a New Application in the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#CreateaNewApplicationintheDeploymentWorkbench).</li>
<li>Prepare your environment for sideloading, see [Sideload LOB apps in Windows 10](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/deploy/sideload-apps-in-windows-10).</li>
<li>Create an MDT application, see [Create a New Application in the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#CreateaNewApplicationintheDeploymentWorkbench).</li>
</ul>
@ -737,11 +737,11 @@ In addition, you must prepare your environment for sideloading (deploying) Windo
</td>
<td>You need to create an MDT application for each Windows desktop app you want to deploy. You can obtain the Windows desktop apps from any source, but ensure that you have sufficient licenses for them.<br/><br/>
To help reduce the effort needed to deploy Microsoft Office 2016 desktop apps, use the Office Deployment Tool, as described in [Deploy Click-to-Run for Office 365 products by using the Office Deployment Tool](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219423.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396).<br/><br/>
To help reduce the effort needed to deploy Microsoft Office 2016 desktop apps, use the Office Deployment Tool, as described in [Deploy Click-to-Run for Office 365 products by using the Office Deployment Tool](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/jj219423.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396).<br/><br/>
If you have Intune, you can deploy Windows desktop apps after you deploy Windows 10, as described in the [Deploy apps by using Intune](#deploy-apps-by-using-intune) section. This method provides granular deployment of Windows desktop apps, and you can use it for ongoing management of the apps. This is the preferred method for deploying and managing Windows desktop apps.<br/><br/>**Note:**&nbsp;&nbsp;You can also deploy Windows desktop apps after you deploy Windows 10, as described in the [Deploy apps by using Intune](#deploy-apps-by-using-intune) section.<br/><br/>
For more information about how to create an MDT application for Window desktop apps, see [Create a New Application in the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#CreateaNewApplicationintheDeploymentWorkbench).
For more information about how to create an MDT application for Window desktop apps, see [Create a New Application in the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#CreateaNewApplicationintheDeploymentWorkbench).
</td>
</tr>
@ -757,7 +757,7 @@ For more information about how to create an MDT application for Window desktop a
<li>Upgrade existing devices to Windows 10 Education 32-bit.</li>
</ul>
Again, you will create the task sequences based on the operating systems that you imported in Step 1. For more information about how to create a task sequence, see [Create a New Task Sequence in the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#CreateaNewTaskSequenceintheDeploymentWorkbench).
Again, you will create the task sequences based on the operating systems that you imported in Step 1. For more information about how to create a task sequence, see [Create a New Task Sequence in the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#CreateaNewTaskSequenceintheDeploymentWorkbench).
</td>
</tr>
@ -767,7 +767,7 @@ Again, you will create the task sequences based on the operating systems that yo
</td>
<td>Updating a deployment share generates the MDT boot images you use to initiate the Windows 10 deployment process. You can configure the process to create 32 bit and 64 bit versions of the .iso and .wim files you can use to create bootable media or in Windows Deployment Services.<br/><br/>
For more information about how to update a deployment share, see [Update a Deployment Share in the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#UpdateaDeploymentShareintheDeploymentWorkbench).</td>
For more information about how to update a deployment share, see [Update a Deployment Share in the Deployment Workbench](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#UpdateaDeploymentShareintheDeploymentWorkbench).</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
@ -782,9 +782,9 @@ You can use Windows Deployment Services in conjunction with MDT to automatically
- [Windows Deployment Services overview](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/hh831764.aspx)
- The Windows Deployment Services Help file, included in Windows Deployment Services
- [Windows Deployment Services Getting Started Guide for Windows Server 2012](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj648426.aspx)
- [Windows Deployment Services Getting Started Guide for Windows Server 2012](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/jj648426.aspx)
2. Add LTI boot images (Windows PE images) to Windows Deployment Services.<p>The LTI boot images (.wim files) that you will add to Windows Deployment Services are in the MDT deployment share. Locate the .wim files in the Boot subfolder in the deployment share. For more information about how to perform this step, see [Add LTI Boot Images to Windows Deployment Services](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#AddLTIBootImagestoWindowsDeploymentServices).
2. Add LTI boot images (Windows PE images) to Windows Deployment Services.<p>The LTI boot images (.wim files) that you will add to Windows Deployment Services are in the MDT deployment share. Locate the .wim files in the Boot subfolder in the deployment share. For more information about how to perform this step, see [Add LTI Boot Images to Windows Deployment Services](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#AddLTIBootImagestoWindowsDeploymentServices).
### Summary
@ -897,7 +897,7 @@ Microsoft has several recommended settings for educational institutions. Table 1
<td valign="top">Use of Microsoft accounts</td>
<td>You want faculty and students to use only Azure AD accounts for institution-owned devices. For these devices, do not use Microsoft accounts or associate a Microsoft account with the Azure AD accounts.<br/><br/>
**Note:**&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal devices typically use Microsoft accounts. Faculty and students can associate their Microsoft account with their Azure AD account on these devices.<br/><br/>
**Group Policy.** Configure the [Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj966262.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396) Group Policy setting to use the Users can’t add Microsoft accounts setting option.<br/><br/>
**Group Policy.** Configure the [Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/jj966262.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396) Group Policy setting to use the Users can’t add Microsoft accounts setting option.<br/><br/>
**Intune.** Enable or disable the camera by using the **Allow Microsoft account**, **Allow adding non-Microsoft accounts manually**, and **Allow settings synchronization for Microsoft accounts** policy settings under the **Accounts and Synchronization** section of a **Windows 10 General Configuration** policy.
</td>
</tr>
@ -905,7 +905,7 @@ Microsoft has several recommended settings for educational institutions. Table 1
<tr>
<td valign="top">Restrict local administrator accounts on the devices</td>
<td>Ensure that only authorized users are local administrators on institution-owned devices. Typically, you don’t want students to be administrators on instruction-owned devices. Explicitly specify the users who will be local administrators on a group of devices.<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. Create a **Local Group** Group Policy preference to limit the local administrators group membership. Select the **Delete all member users** and **Delete all member groups** check boxes to remove any existing members. For more information about how to configure Local Group preferences, see [Configure a Local Group Item](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732525.aspx).<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. Create a **Local Group** Group Policy preference to limit the local administrators group membership. Select the **Delete all member users** and **Delete all member groups** check boxes to remove any existing members. For more information about how to configure Local Group preferences, see [Configure a Local Group Item](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/cc732525.aspx).<br/><br/>
**Intune**. Not available.
</td>
</tr>
@ -913,7 +913,7 @@ Microsoft has several recommended settings for educational institutions. Table 1
<tr>
<td valign="top">Restrict the local administrator accounts on the devices</td>
<td>Ensure that only authorized users are local administrators on institution-owned devices. Typically, you don’t want students to be administrators on instruction-owned devices. Explicitly specify the users who will be local administrators on a group of devices.<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. Create a **Local Group** Group Policy preference to limit the local administrators group membership. Select the **Delete all member users** and **Delete all member groups** check boxes to remove any existing members. For more information about how to configure Local Group preferences, see [Configure a Local Group Item](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732525.aspx).<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. Create a **Local Group** Group Policy preference to limit the local administrators group membership. Select the **Delete all member users** and **Delete all member groups** check boxes to remove any existing members. For more information about how to configure Local Group preferences, see [Configure a Local Group Item](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/cc732525.aspx).<br/><br/>
**Intune**. Not available.
</td>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td valign="top">Manage the built-in administrator account created during device deployment</td>
<td>When you use MDT to deploy Windows 10, the MDT deployment process automatically creates a local Administrator account with the password you specified. As a security best practice, rename the built-in Administrator account and optionally disable it.<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. Rename the built-in Administrator account by using the **Accounts: Rename administrator account** Group Policy setting. For more information about how to rename the built-in Administrator account, see [To rename the Administrator account using the Group Policy Management Console](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc747484.aspx). You will specify the new name for the Administrator account. You can disable the built-in Administrator account by using the **Accounts: Administrator account status** Group Policy setting. For more information about how to disable the built-in Administrator account, see [Accounts: Administrator account status](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj852165.aspx).<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. Rename the built-in Administrator account by using the **Accounts: Rename administrator account** Group Policy setting. For more information about how to rename the built-in Administrator account, see [To rename the Administrator account using the Group Policy Management Console](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/cc747484.aspx). You will specify the new name for the Administrator account. You can disable the built-in Administrator account by using the **Accounts: Administrator account status** Group Policy setting. For more information about how to disable the built-in Administrator account, see [Accounts: Administrator account status](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/jj852165.aspx).<br/><br/>
**Intune**. Not available.
</td>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td valign="top">Control Windows Store access</td>
<td>You can control access to Windows Store and whether existing Windows Store apps receive updates. You can only disable the Windows Store app in Windows 10 Education and Windows 10 Enterprise.<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. You can disable the Windows Store app by using the **Turn off the Store Application** Group Policy setting. You can prevent Windows Store apps from receiving updates by using the **Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates** Group Policy setting. For more information about configuring these settings, see [Can I use Group Policy to control the Windows Store in my enterprise environment?](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh832040.aspx#BKMK_UseGP).<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. You can disable the Windows Store app by using the **Turn off the Store Application** Group Policy setting. You can prevent Windows Store apps from receiving updates by using the **Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates** Group Policy setting. For more information about configuring these settings, see [Can I use Group Policy to control the Windows Store in my enterprise environment?](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/hh832040.aspx#BKMK_UseGP).<br/><br/>
**Intune**. You can enable or disable the camera by using the **Allow application store** policy setting in the **Apps** section of a **Windows 10 General Configuration** policy.
</td>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td valign="top">Use of audio recording</td>
<td>Audio recording (by using the Sound Recorder app) can be a source of disclosure or privacy issues in an education environment. Depending on your institution’s policies, you may want to disable the Sound Recorder app on your devices.<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. You can disable the Sound Recorder app by using the **Do not allow Sound Recorder to run** Group Policy setting. You can disable other audio recording apps by using AppLocker policies. Create AppLocker policies by using the information in [Editing an AppLocker Policy](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee791894(v=ws.10).aspx) and [Create Your AppLocker Policies](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee791899.aspx).<br/><br/>
**Group Policy**. You can disable the Sound Recorder app by using the **Do not allow Sound Recorder to run** Group Policy setting. You can disable other audio recording apps by using AppLocker policies. Create AppLocker policies by using the information in [Editing an AppLocker Policy](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/ee791894(v=ws.10).aspx) and [Create Your AppLocker Policies](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/ee791899.aspx).<br/><br/>
**Intune**. You can enable or disable the camera by using the **Allow voice recording** policy setting in the **Features** section of a **Windows 10 General Configuration** policy.
</td>
</tr>
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Now, you’re ready to configure settings by using Group Policy. The steps in this section assume that you have an AD DS infrastructure. You will configure the Group Policy settings you select in the [Select Microsoft-recommended settings](#select-microsoft-recommended-settings) section.
For more information about Group Policy, see [Group Policy Planning and Deployment Guide](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754948.aspx).
For more information about Group Policy, see [Group Policy Planning and Deployment Guide](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/cc754948.aspx).
#### To configure Group Policy settings
1. Create a Group Policy object (GPO) that will contain the Group Policy settings by completing the steps in [Create a new Group Policy object](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738830.aspx).
2. Configure the settings in the GPO by completing the steps in [Edit a Group Policy object](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739902.aspx).
3. Link the GPO to the appropriate AD DS site, domain, or organizational unit by completing the steps in [Link a Group Policy object to a site, domain, or organizational unit](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738954(v=ws.10).aspx).
1. Create a Group Policy object (GPO) that will contain the Group Policy settings by completing the steps in [Create a new Group Policy object](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/cc738830.aspx).
2. Configure the settings in the GPO by completing the steps in [Edit a Group Policy object](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/cc739902.aspx).
3. Link the GPO to the appropriate AD DS site, domain, or organizational unit by completing the steps in [Link a Group Policy object to a site, domain, or organizational unit](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/cc738954(v=ws.10).aspx).
### Configure settings by using Intune
@ -1006,9 +1006,9 @@ For more information about Intune, see [Documentation for Microsoft Intune](http
#### To configure Intune settings
1. Add Intune to your Office 365 subscription by completing the steps in [Get started with a paid subscription to Microsoft Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/get-started/start-with-a-paid-subscription-to-microsoft-intune).
2. Enroll devices with Intune by completing the steps in [Get ready to enroll devices in Microsoft Intune](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn646962.aspx).
3. Configure the settings in Intune Windows 10 policies by completing the steps in [Manage settings and features on your devices with Microsoft Intune policies](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn646984.aspx).
4. Manage Windows 10 devices by completing the steps in [Manage Windows PCs with Microsoft Intune](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn646959.aspx).
2. Enroll devices with Intune by completing the steps in [Get ready to enroll devices in Microsoft Intune](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn646962.aspx).
3. Configure the settings in Intune Windows 10 policies by completing the steps in [Manage settings and features on your devices with Microsoft Intune policies](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn646984.aspx).
4. Manage Windows 10 devices by completing the steps in [Manage Windows PCs with Microsoft Intune](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn646959.aspx).
### Deploy apps by using Intune
@ -1041,14 +1041,14 @@ Prior to deployment of Windows 10, ensure that you complete the tasks listed in
Use the Deployment Wizard to deploy Windows 10. The LTI deployment process is almost fully automated: You provide only minimal information to the Deployment Wizard at the beginning of the process. After the wizard collects the necessary information, the remainder of the process is fully automated.
>**Note:**&nbsp;&nbsp;To fully automate the LTI deployment process, complete the steps in the “Fully Automated LTI Deployment Scenario” section in the [Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Samples Guide](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn781089.aspx).
>**Note:**&nbsp;&nbsp;To fully automate the LTI deployment process, complete the steps in the “Fully Automated LTI Deployment Scenario” section in the [Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Samples Guide](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn781089.aspx).
In most instances, deployments occur without incident. Only in rare occasions do deployments experience problems.
#### To deploy Windows 10
1. **Initiate the LTI deployment process**. Initiate the LTI deployment process booting over the network (PXE boot) or from local media. You selected the method for initiating the LTI deployment process in the [Select a method to initiate deployment](#select-a-method-to-initiate-deployment) section earlier in this guide.
2. **Complete the Deployment Wizard**. For more information about how to complete the Deployment Wizard, see the “Running the Deployment Wizard” topic in [Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn759415.aspx#Running%20the%20Deployment%20Wizard).
2. **Complete the Deployment Wizard**. For more information about how to complete the Deployment Wizard, see the “Running the Deployment Wizard” topic in [Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](https://technet.microsoft.com//library/dn759415.aspx#Running%20the%20Deployment%20Wizard).
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title: Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package (Windows 10)
description: When you deploy a runtime-analysis package, you are deploying it to your test environment for compatibility testing.
ms.assetid: 304bf0be-0e7c-4c5f-baac-bed7f8bef509
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
When you deploy a runtime-analysis package, you are deploying it to your test environment for compatibility testing.
For information about creating the test environment, see [Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md).
To deploy a runtime-analysis package, you can use the same deployment methods that you might use to deploy an inventory-collector package. For information about deployment methods, see [Deploying an Inventory-Collector Package](deploying-an-inventory-collector-package.md).
## Related topics
[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md)
[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md)
[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)
[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md)
 
 
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---
title: Deploying an Inventory-Collector Package (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: 8726ff71-0d17-4449-bdb7-66957ae51c62
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Deploying an Inventory-Collector Package
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can use the following methods to deploy an inventory-collector package to the destination computers:
- **Group Policy Software Installation.** This is a feature of Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server. All computers to which you deploy the package must be part of the Active Directory forest.
- **Logon script.** You can use Windows Script Host to create a logon script. Installing by using a logon script requires administrator credentials on the local computer.
- **Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager.** For information about how to use System Center Configuration Manager, see the product documentation.
- **Manual distribution.** You can use a file server on the network as a software distribution point, or you can distribute removable media. User installation of an inventory-collector package requires administrator credentials on the local computer.
**To deploy an inventory-collector package by using Group Policy Software Installation**
1. Ensure that the computers to which you want to deploy the inventory-collector package are members of the Active Directory forest.
2. Create a Group Policy Object (GPO) for publishing the inventory-collector package.
3. Assign the GPO to the organizational units (OUs) that contain the set of computers.
4. Create and publish a new software installation package by using Group Policy Software Installation.
For information about the Group Policy Software Installation process, see [Best practices for Group Policy Software Installation](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=87996).
**To assign a logon script for installing an inventory-collector package to an organizational unit**
1. Create the logon script. The following script is an example.
``` syntax
Set ws = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
ws.Run("\\servername\collector\package_name.exe")
```
To keep the installation from running repeatedly, your script must create a marker.
For more information about logon scripts, see [Assign a Logon Script to a User in the Active Directory](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=87997).
2. Save your script in the SYSVOL\\Scripts folder.
3. Open the Active Directory Users and Computers console by clicking **Start**, clicking **All Programs**, clicking **Administrative Tools**, and then clicking **Active Directory Users and Computers**.
4. Right-click the OU to which you intend to assign the logon script, click **Properties**, and then click the **Group Policy** tab.
5. Click **New** to add a new GPO, or select an existing GPO and then click **Edit**.
6. In the left pane, expand the **User Configuration** object, expand the **Windows Setting** object, and then click **Scripts (Logon/Logoff)**.
7. In the right pane, double-click the **Logon** script.
8. Click **Add**.
9. Click **Browse**, browse to the \\\\*&lt;domain&gt;*\\Sysvol\\Scripts folder, select your script, and then click **Open**.
10. Click **OK** to close the **Logon Properties** dialog box.
11. Close the Group Policy Management console and the Active Directory Users and Computers console.
12. On a computer that is a member of the domain and a part of the OU, log on as an OU user.
13. Open a **Command Prompt** window, and then type `GPUPDATE /force` to force the update of the Group Policy setting.
14. At the command prompt, type `RSOP.msc` to verify your Group Policy assignment.
15. In the left pane, expand the **Computer Configuration** object, expand the **Windows Setting** object, and then click **Security Settings**.
16. Expand **Account Policies**, click **Password Policy**, and verify the assigned Group Policy setting.
17. Close the Resultant Set of Policy console and the **Command Prompt** window.
**To deploy an inventory-collector package by using System Center Configuration Manager**
1. Verify that the computers to which you want to deploy the package are included in your Configuration Manager inventory.
2. Create a Configuration Manager computer collection that includes the computers.
3. Create a shared folder that contains the source image of the inventory-collector package.
4. Create a Configuration Manager package that is based on the source image from the shared folder.
For more information, see [How to Create a Package](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=131355).
5. Specify the Configuration Manager software distribution points.
6. Create a Configuration Manager program that includes the required commands and command-line options to deploy the inventory-collector package.
For more information, see [How to Create a Program](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=131356).
7. Create a Configuration Manager advertisement that instructs Configuration Manager clients to run the program that you specified in the previous step.
For more information, see [How to Create an Advertisement](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=131357).
**To deploy an inventory-collector package from a network share**
1. Store your package (.msi) file in a shared folder on the network.
2. Notify the users of the computers that require the inventory-collector package to run the .msi file. For example, you might send an email message that includes a hyperlink to the shared folder.
**To deploy an inventory-collector package to offline computers**
1. In your inventory-collector package, specify a local output path for the log file.
2. Burn your.msi file to removable media.
3. Send the removable media to users of the offline computers.
4. Instruct the users to run the .msi file and then return the generated log file. For example, the users might send the log file in an email message or place the file on a network share.
## Related topics
[Identifying Computers for Inventory Collection](identifying-computers-for-inventory-collection.md)
[Creating an Inventory-Collector Package](creating-an-inventory-collector-package.md)
 
 
description: How to deploy an inventory-collector package to your destination computers.
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title: Device Dialog Box (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), the Device dialog box shows information about the selected device.
ms.assetid: 5bd7cfda-31ea-4967-8b64-6c0425092f4e
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# &lt;Device&gt; Dialog Box
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), the *&lt;Device&gt;* dialog box shows information about the selected device.
**To open the &lt;Device&gt; dialog box**
1. In ACM, in the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. Under an operating system heading, click **Devices**.
3. Double-click the name of a device.
## <a href="" id="tabs-in-the--device--dialog-box"></a>Tabs in the &lt;Device&gt; dialog box
The following table shows the information available in the *&lt;Device&gt;* dialog box.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Tab</th>
<th align="left">Information</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Details</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the following information for the selected device:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>The model and manufacturer of the device.</p></li>
<li><p>The class of device, as reported by the device.</p></li>
<li><p>An evaluation of whether the device works on a 32-bit operating system or a 64-bit operating system.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Computers</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Shows the following information for each of the computers on which the device is installed:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Computer name, domain, and operating system.</p></li>
<li><p>The count of installed applications and devices.</p></li>
<li><p>The count of installed applications and devices that have issues.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## <a href="" id="using-the--device--dialog-box"></a>Using the &lt;Device&gt; Dialog Box
In the *&lt;Device&gt;* dialog box, you can perform the following actions:
- Assign categories and subcategories to the device. For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify the importance of the device to your organization. For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
 
 
description: This section describes the compatibility reports in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) and how you can work with the reports.
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2. On the **Database** menu, click **Enable Entry**.
## Related topics
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 
 
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---
title: Example Filter Queries (Windows 10)
description: You can filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria.
ms.assetid: eae59380-56cc-4d57-bd2c-11a0e3c689c9
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Example Filter Queries
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria.
## Example Queries
The following sections show example queries created by using the Query Builder.
### All Applications with Issues
The following example query returns all applications that have one or more known issues.
![act filter example all apps with issues](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleallappswissues.gif)
### All Applications with Solutions for Known Issues
The following example query returns all applications that have solutions for their known issues.
![act filter examples for issues with solutions](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleforissueswsolutions.gif)
### All Applications with Specific Solution Types
The following example query returns all applications that have a solution type of Application Update or Application Configuration.
![act filter example for specific solutions](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleforspecificsolutions.gif)
### All Applications with No Known Issues
The following example query returns all applications that have no known issues.
![act filter example all apps with no issues](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleallapps0issues.gif)
### All Applications with No Active Issues
The following example query returns all applications that have no active issues.
![act filter example all apps with no active issues](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleallapps0activeissues.gif)
### All Applications Appearing in a Specific Category and Subcategory
The following example query returns all applications that have a category of Department and a subcategory of either Human Resources or Finance.
![act filter example category](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexamplecategory.gif)
## Related topics
[Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md)
 
 
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---
title: Exporting a Data-Collection Package (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can export a data-collection package as a Windows installer (.msi) file. You can then use the .msi file to install the data-collection package on the computers from which you want to gather data.
ms.assetid: 98fe19e4-9533-4ffc-a275-8b3776ee93ed
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Exporting a Data-Collection Package
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can export a data-collection package as a Windows installer (.msi) file. You can then use the .msi file to install the data-collection package on the computers from which you want to gather data.
You can export only one data-collection package at a time.
**To export a data-collection package**
1. In ACM, click **Collect** to open the Collect screen.
2. Select the data-collection package that you want to export.
3. On the **File** menu, click **Export**.
4. Navigate to the folder where you want to store the Windows installer (.msi) file for the data-collection package, and then click **Save**.
## Related topics
[Log File Locations for Data-Collection Packages](log-file-locations-for-data-collection-packages.md)
[Deleting a Data-Collection Package](deleting-a-data-collection-package.md)
[Labeling Data in ACM](labeling-data-in-acm.md)
 
 
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---
title: Filtering Your Compatibility Data (Windows 10)
description: You can use Query Builder to filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria.
ms.assetid: b64267b5-83c0-4b4d-a075-0975d3a359c8
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Filtering Your Compatibility Data
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can use Query Builder to filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria.
The following table shows the columns in Query Builder.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Column</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>And/Or</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>If you select <strong>And</strong>, your data must match all query rows to appear as a returned result.</p>
<p>If you select <strong>Or</strong>, your data can match any query row to appear as a returned result.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Field</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Select filter criteria.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Operator</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Select an operator. The available operators depend on the field that you choose.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Value</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Type or select a value.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Creating Basic Queries
You can insert as many query clauses as you want to create a customized view of your compatibility data.
**Note**  
The following examples use the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen. The process is the same for other report types.
 
**To create a basic query**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click **Toggle Filter**.
2. In the Query Builder, enter your filter criteria, pressing the Tab key to add clauses.
To delete a clause, right-click the row, and then click **Delete Clause**.
3. Click **Refresh**.
Your filtered results appear. To close the Query Builder, click **Toggle Filter** again.
## Querying on Objects
You can query your compatibility data based on its relationship with other objects. For example, in the applications report, you can query for applications that have corresponding issues. Fields that have a (+) suffix in Query Builder are collections of objects.
**To query for a collection of objects**
1. In Query Builder, in the **Field** column, click any field that contains a plus sign (+) as suffix.
2. In the **Operator** column, select **Exists**, **Not Exists**, or **All Have**.
Query Builder creates a group clause, which is shown by a bracket that spans the rows that are included in the group.
3. Move your cursor to the next row in the group clause, and then in the **Field** column, select a field.
4. In the **Operator** column, select an operator.
5. In the **Value** column, enter a value, and then click **Refresh**.
## Related topics
[Example Filter Queries](example-filter-queries.md)
 
 
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---
title: Fixing Compatibility Issues (Windows 10)
description: This section provides step-by-step instructions and describes development tools that you can use to help fix your compatibility issues.
ms.assetid: 30ba8d14-a41a-41b3-9019-e8658d6974de
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Fixing Compatibility Issues
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides step-by-step instructions and describes development tools that you can use to help fix your compatibility issues.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Deciding Whether to Fix an Application or Deploy a Workaround](deciding-whether-to-fix-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can fix a compatibility issue by changing the code for the application or by deploying a workaround.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[SUA User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can use Standard User Analyzer (SUA) to test your applications and monitor API calls to detect compatibility issues related to the User Account Control (UAC) feature in Windows.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool helps you resolve potential application-compatibility issues before deploying a new version of Windows to your organization. Compatibility Administrator provides the following:</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md)
[Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform](testing-compatibility-on-the-target-platform.md)
[Managing Your Data-Collection Packages](managing-your-data-collection-packages.md)
[Analyzing Your Compatibility Data](analyzing-your-compatibility-data.md)
[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)
 
 
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---
title: Identifying Computers for Inventory Collection (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: f5bf2d89-fff2-4960-a153-dc1146b442fb
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Identifying Computers for Inventory Collection
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
An inventory-collector package gathers inventory data from the computers on which it is installed. This data includes the following:
- **System inventory.** Information about the client computer. This information includes the memory capacity, the processor speed, and the processor architecture.
- **Device inventory.** Information about the devices that are installed on the client computer. This information includes the model, the manufacturer, and the device class.
- **Software inventory.** An inventory of the applications that are installed on the computer. This information includes system technologies such as Windows® Installer.
To generate a complete inventory and obtain a comprehensive view of your organization, inventory all computers. However, remember that deploying inventory-collector packages to all computers in your organization will require the additional work of analyzing and reducing a larger list of applications. If you do not have the resources to deploy to all computers or you cannot process a larger list of applications, consider deploying inventory-collector packages to representative subsets of computers instead.
If you decide to deploy inventory-collector packages to representative subsets of computers in your organization, consider the following:
- [Managed and Unmanaged Environments](#bmk-managedunmanaged)
- [Role-Based Applications](#bmk-rolebasedapplications)
- [Software Distribution](#bmk-softwaredistribution)
- [Geographic Distribution](#bmk-geographicdistribution)
- [Computer Types](#bmk-computertypes)
## <a href="" id="bmk-managedunmanaged"></a>Managed and Unmanaged Environments
In your organization, you may have managed environments and unmanaged environments.
In a managed environment, IT administrators strictly control and manage the installation and use of applications. In this environment, you can discover the full inventory by deploying inventory-collector packages to a limited subset of computers.
In an unmanaged environment, users have administrator permissions and can install applications at their own discretion. To obtain the full inventory, you must deploy your inventory-collector packages to more computers.
## <a href="" id="bmk-rolebasedapplications"></a>Role-Based Applications
Your organization may use role-based applications that relate to job function. For example, accountants may use finance-related applications. Reviewing application use together with job function helps you better identify which subsets of computers need inventory-collector packages.
## <a href="" id="bmk-softwaredistribution"></a>Software Distribution
You can distribute applications in various ways within an organization. For example, you can use Group Policy, Microsoft® IntelliMirror®, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, or a customized distribution method. Reviewing the policies for your software distribution system helps you better identify which subsets of computers need inventory-collector packages.
## <a href="" id="bmk-geographicdistribution"></a>Geographic Distribution
While you plan for inventory collection, consider the geographic distribution of your organization, and consider application use within each region. Be sure to account for divisional applications, localized applications, and applications that are specific to the geographic location and export restrictions. Consult with technical and business leaders from each region to understand the differences and determine which subsets of computers need inventory-collector packages.
## <a href="" id="bmk-computertypes"></a>Computer Types
Computer types can be an important factor in the deployment of inventory-collector packages. The following sections describe common computer types.
### Mobile Computers
Mobile users are frequently offline, occasionally synchronizing with the corporate network through a LAN or VPN connection. The user must be online for the inventory-collector package to be downloaded and installed, and must be online again for the logged data to be uploaded.
### Multiuser Computers
Multiuser computers are typically in university computer labs, libraries, and organizations that enable job sharing. These computers include a core set of applications that are always available, in addition to many applications that can be installed and removed as necessary. Because these computers typically have a core set of applications, you can identify a narrow subset of computers to receive the inventory-collector package.
### AppStations and TaskStations
AppStations that run vertical applications are typically for marketing, claims and loan processing, and customer service. TaskStations are typically dedicated to running a single application in a location such as a manufacturing floor (as an entry terminal) or a call center. Because AppStations and TaskStations do not typically enable users to add or remove applications, you can identify a narrow subset of computers to receive the inventory-collector package.
### Kiosks
Kiosks are generally in public areas. These computers run unattended. They also generally run a single application by using a single-use account and automatic logon. Because these computers typically run a single application, you can identify a narrow subset of computers to receive the inventory-collector package.
## Related topics
[Creating an Inventory-Collector Package](creating-an-inventory-collector-package.md)
[Deploying an Inventory-Collector Package](deploying-an-inventory-collector-package.md)
 
 
description: To generate a complete inventory and obtain a comprehensive view of your organization, inventory all computers. However, remember that deploying inventory-collector packages to all computers in your organization will require the additional work of analyzing and reducing a larger list of applications. If you do not have the resources to deploy to all computers or you cannot process a larger list of applications, consider deploying inventory-collector packages to representative subsets of computers instead.
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2. On the **File** menu, click **Uninstall**.
## Related topics
[Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool](using-the-compatibility-administrator-tool.md)
 
 
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---
title: Internet Explorer - Web Site Report (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: f072033d-9d42-47ed-8fb0-dbdc28442910
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Internet Explorer - Web Site Report
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The **Internet Explorer - Web Site Report** screen shows the following information for each of the websites visited in your organization:
- The website URL.
- Your organization's compatibility rating for the website.
- The count of issues for the website.
- The count of resolved issues for the website.
**To open the Internet Explorer - Web Site Report screen**
1. In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. In the **Quick Reports** pane, under the **Internet Explorer** heading, click **Web Sites**.
## Using the Internet Explorer - Web Site Report Screen
On the **Internet Explorer - Web Site Report** screen, you can:
- Export the report data to a spreadsheet, or import a report. For more information, see [Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md).
- Synchronize your compatibility issues by using the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).
- Filter the report by using the query builder. For more information, see [Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify your compatibility rating for a website. For more information, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md).
- Select your deployment status for a website. For more information, see [Selecting Your Deployment Status](selecting-your-deployment-status.md).
- Assign categories and subcategories to a website. For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify the importance of a website to your organization. For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Double-click a website name to view its associated dialog box. For more information, see [&lt;WebsiteURL&gt; Dialog Box](websiteurl-dialog-box.md).
 
 
description: The Internet Explorer - Web Site Report screen shows the URL, your organization's compatibility rating, issue count, and resolved issue count, for each of the websites visited in your organization.
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---
title: Labeling Data in ACM (Windows 10)
description: Application data and its associated compatibility issues can vary within an organization.
ms.assetid: d099c747-e68a-4cad-a639-9f33efab35b3
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Labeling Data in ACM
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Application data and its associated compatibility issues can vary within an organization. For example, the applications used by a Human Resources (HR) department might differ from the applications used by a Sales department. Even for applications that are used across an organization, different compatibility issues might be found for each business group because of the unique application use by each business group.
Your data-collection packages can add a *label* to your inventoried applications. To filter by business group when analyzing reports, you can create a different data-collection package for each business group and have each package assign a unique label. For example, you can create a data-collection package for your Sales department with a **Sales** label. During reports analysis, you can filter your results so that only the data with the **Sales** label is visible.
You can specify a label when you create a data-collection package. You cannot change the label for an existing data-collection package.
**To specify the label for a new data-collection package**
1. In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the **Go** menu, click **Collect**.
2. On the **Collect** screen, click **File** from the toolbar, and then click **New** to start creating a new data-collection package.
3. In the wizard, enter the label that you want to be applied by the data-collection package.
## Related topics
[Log File Locations for Data-Collection Packages](log-file-locations-for-data-collection-packages.md)
[Exporting a Data-Collection Package](exporting-a-data-collection-package.md)
[Deleting a Data-Collection Package](deleting-a-data-collection-package.md)
 
 
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---
title: Log File Locations for Data-Collection Packages (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: dcc395e7-2d9c-4935-abab-33c5934ce24a
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Log File Locations for Data-Collection Packages
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
When you create a data-collection package in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can select an output location for your log files. You have the following options:
- Specify an ACT Log Processing Service (LPS) share. The data-collection package automatically writes the log files to the specified ACT LPS share.
If the ACT LPS share is unavailable when the upload time interval is reached, the data-collection package will make two more attempts.
For inventory collector packages, after the third attempt, the inventory collector package no longer attempts to upload data.
For runtime-analysis packages, if the problem persists, the runtime-analysis package will store the log file in %SYSTEMDRIVE%\\Users\\All Users\\Microsoft\\Application Compatibility Toolkit\\LogProcessor\\Failed. The runtime-analysis package will attempt to upload the files again at the next upload interval.
- Select **Local (%ACTAppData%\\DataCollector\\Output)**. If you use this option, the data-collection package creates log files on the local system and the computer administrator must manually copy the files to the ACT LPS share location. Consider this option for mobile users who are not always connected to the network. The log files are located in %SYSTEMDRIVE%\\Users\\All Users\\Microsoft\\Application Compatibility Toolkit\\DataCollector\\Output.
- Type an alternate network share location. If you use this option, verify that the data-collection package can write to the alternate location. You might consider this option if your organization is geographically diverse. For example, administrators can create data-collection packages and file shares individually for each geographic location. Administrators at a central location must then move the log files to a central location and map the files to the ACT LPS share for processing and entry into the ACT database.
## Related topics
[Exporting a Data-Collection Package](exporting-a-data-collection-package.md)
[Deleting a Data-Collection Package](deleting-a-data-collection-package.md)
[Labeling Data in ACM](labeling-data-in-acm.md)
 
 
description: Selecting the output for your data-collection package log files.
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## Related topics
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
[Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool](using-the-compatibility-administrator-tool.md)
 
 
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---
title: Managing Your Data-Collection Packages (Windows 10)
description: This section provides information about using Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to manage your data-collection packages.
ms.assetid: 369ae82f-c8ca-42ec-85df-1b760a74e70a
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Managing Your Data-Collection Packages
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides information about using Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to manage your data-collection packages. Data-collection packages include inventory-collector packages and runtime-analysis packages. The following procedures apply to both package types.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Log File Locations for Data-Collection Packages](log-file-locations-for-data-collection-packages.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>When you create a data-collection package in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can select an output location for your log files. You have the following options:</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Exporting a Data-Collection Package](exporting-a-data-collection-package.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can export a data-collection package as a Windows installer (.msi) file. You can then use the .msi file to install the data-collection package on the computers from which you want to gather data.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Deleting a Data-Collection Package](deleting-a-data-collection-package.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can delete any of your existing data-collection packages from the database.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Labeling Data in ACM](labeling-data-in-acm.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application data and its associated compatibility issues can vary within an organization. For example, the applications used by a Human Resources (HR) department might differ from the applications used by a Sales department. Even for applications that are used across an organization, different compatibility issues might be found for each business group because of the unique application use by each business group.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md)
[Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform](testing-compatibility-on-the-target-platform.md)
[Analyzing Your Compatibility Data](analyzing-your-compatibility-data.md)
[Fixing Compatibility Issues](fixing-compatibility-issues.md)
 
 
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---
title: Organizational Tasks for Each Report Type (Windows 10)
description: The following table shows which tasks can be performed for each report type.
ms.assetid: 7463fab1-ba6e-4a9a-9112-0b69a18fe353
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Organizational Tasks for Each Report Type
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The following table shows which tasks can be performed for each report type.
<table style="width:100%;">
<colgroup>
<col width="14%" />
<col width="14%" />
<col width="14%" />
<col width="14%" />
<col width="14%" />
<col width="14%" />
<col width="14%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Report</th>
<th align="left">[Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md)</th>
<th align="left">[Selecting Your Deployment Status](selecting-your-deployment-status.md)</th>
<th align="left">[Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md)</th>
<th align="left">[Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md)</th>
<th align="left">[Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md)</th>
<th align="left">[Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions](creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report](act-operatingsystem-application-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report](act-operatingsystem-computer-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>No</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>No</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>No</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>No</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report](act-operatingsystem-device-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>No</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>No</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>No</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>No</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;WebsiteURL&gt; Dialog Box](websiteurl-dialog-box.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Yes</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
 
 
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---
title: Organizing Your Compatibility Data (Windows 10)
description: This section provides step-by-step instructions for organizing your compatibility data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
ms.assetid: e91ae444-5d85-4b5f-b655-a765ecc78b1e
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Organizing Your Compatibility Data
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides step-by-step instructions for organizing your compatibility data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Organizational Tasks for Each Report Type](organizational-tasks-for-each-report-type.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The following table shows which tasks can be performed for each report type.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can rate the compatibility of your applications, installation packages, or websites, based on whether they run successfully on a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system. Your rating applies to your entire organization and is based on your own testing results and organizational requirements.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Selecting Your Deployment Status](selecting-your-deployment-status.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can track the deployment status of your applications and websites.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>To customize and filter your compatibility reports, you can create categories and subcategories to assign to your applications, computers, devices, and websites. By default, Microsoft provides the following categories:</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can prioritize your applications, websites, computers, and devices to help customize and filter your compatibility reports. The priority levels are:</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>For each application listed in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can select whether to send and receive specific application data through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions](creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides step-by-step instructions for adding and editing application compatibility issues and solutions. Your issue and solution data can be uploaded to Microsoft through the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Viewing Your Compatibility Reports](viewing-your-compatibility-reports.md)
[Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md)
[Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md)
 
 
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---
title: Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data (Windows 10)
ms.assetid: 103e125a-bd2b-4019-9d6a-2e1d50c380b1
description:
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can prioritize your applications, websites, computers, and devices to help customize and filter your compatibility reports. The priority levels are:
- **Priority 1 - Business Critical**. The highest priority level, applied to an item that is so important to your organization that a compatibility issue with the item would keep you from deploying a new operating system.
- **Priority 2 - Important**. Items that your organization regularly uses but can function without.
- **Priority 3 - Nice to Have**. Lower-priority items that you want to show in your compatibility reports that do not belong in either of the previous two categories.
- **Priority 4 - Unimportant**. Items that are irrelevant to the daily functions of your organization.
- **Unspecified**. The default priority level, applied to items that have not yet been reviewed for deployment.
## Prioritizing Your Applications, Computers, Devices, and Websites
The following example uses the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen. You can alternatively use the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box. The procedure is the same on the reports for computers, devices, and websites.
**To change the priority**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click the name of the application.
2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Set Priority**.
3. Click a priority, and then click **OK**.
**To filter your data by priority**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click **Toggle Filter**.
2. Enter your filter criteria, pressing the Tab key to add clauses.
Consider the following example, which shows a query that filters for all applications that have a priority level of **Business Critical** or **Important**.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">And/Or</th>
<th align="left">Field</th>
<th align="left">Operator</th>
<th align="left">Value</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>And</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Priority</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equals</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Priority 1 - Business Critical</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Or</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Priority</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equals</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Priority 2 - Important</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
To delete a clause, right-click the row, and then click **Delete Clause**.
3. Click **Refresh**.
Your filtered results appear.
 
 
description: Prioritizing your apps, websites, computers, and devices to help customize and filter your compatibilty reports.
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title: Ratings Icons in ACM (Windows 10)
description: Compatibility ratings can originate from Microsoft, the application vendor, your organization, and from the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) community.
ms.assetid: 0165499e-cb47-4d76-98a6-b871d23e4e83
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Ratings Icons in ACM
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Compatibility ratings can originate from Microsoft, the application vendor, your organization, and from the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) community.
For information about specifying your own ratings, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md). For information about community ratings, see [ACT Community Ratings and Process](act-community-ratings-and-process.md).
## Icons
The following table shows icons that appear on the report screens and dialog boxes for **Company Assessment** and **Vendor Assessment**.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Icon</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-greenworksicon.gif" alt="ACT Green icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application, device, or website functions as expected on a 32-bit operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-greenworks64icon.gif" alt="ACT green 64-bit icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application, device, or website functions as expected on a 64-bit operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-minorissuesicon.png" alt="ACT minor issue icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application, device, or website with issues that are minor or have known solutions on a 32-bit operating system. Severity 3 issues are considered minor issues.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-minorissues64icon.gif" alt="ACT Minor issues 64-bit icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application, device, or website with issues that are minor or have known solutions on a 64-bit operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-doesnotworkicon.gif" alt="ACT does not work icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application, device, or website with major issues, such as data loss or severely impaired functionality, on 32-bit operating systems. Severity 1 and Severity 2 issues are considered major issues.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-doesnotwork64icon.gif" alt="ACT does not work 64-bit icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application, device, or website with major issues, such as data loss or severely impaired functionality, on 64-bit operating systems.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-infoicon.gif" alt="ACT Information icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application, device, or website that does not have any application assessment data for 32-bit operating systems. The item does not match any information in the database, or no assessments have been submitted.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><img src="images/dep-win8-e-act-info64icon.gif" alt="ACT 64-bit info icon" /></td>
<td align="left"><p>Application, device, or website that does not have any application assessment data for 64-bit operating systems.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## User Ratings and ACT Community Ratings
Ratings are displayed graphically in the **User Ratings** column and the **Community Assessment** column. The rating color and bar count depend on how the users or community rated the item. There are three possible ratings:
- **Works**. Applications with this rating receive five green bars.
- **Works with minor issues or has solutions**. Applications with this rating receive three light-green bars.
- **Does not work**. Applications with this rating receive a single red bar.
The color gradient from one to five bars shows the average rating.
![act community](images/dep-win8-e-act-communityexample.gif)
## Related topics
[Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md)
[Analyzing Your Compatibility Data](analyzing-your-compatibility-data.md)
 
 
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---
title: Resolving an Issue (Windows 10)
description: You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to flag issues as resolved. Resolving an issue changes the status of the issue from a red x to a green check mark on your report and report detail screens.
ms.assetid: 96195122-185d-4f6a-8e84-79c3d069e933
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Resolving an Issue
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to flag issues as resolved. Resolving an issue changes the status of the issue from a red **x** to a green check mark on your report and report detail screens.
Resolving an issue is not required. However, if you do not resolve the issue, the issue remains active in your ACT database and provides inaccurate reports.
## Resolving Issues for Your Applications and Websites
This procedure describes how to resolve an existing issue that is documented in ACM. For information about adding an issue, see [Adding or Editing an Issue](adding-or-editing-an-issue.md).
**Note**  
The following example uses the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box. The procedure is similar for websites.
 
**To resolve issues**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application to display the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box.
2. Click the **Issues** tab.
3. Double-click the specific issue to resolve.
4. On the **Actions** menu, click **Resolve**, and then close the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt; - &lt;Issue\_Title&gt;** dialog box.
The issue appears with a green check mark in the report details screen.
**Note**  
If you have not entered a solution but have resolved the issue, Microsoft recommends that you enter a solution with **Other** solution type and add text that describes why you resolved the issue without a solution. For information about entering solutions, see [Adding or Editing a Solution](adding-or-editing-a-solution.md).
 
 
 
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---
title: Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports (Windows 10)
description: You can perform several common reporting tasks from the Analyze screen, including saving a compatibility report, opening a saved compatibility report (.adq) file, and exporting your report data to a spreadsheet (.xls) file.
ms.assetid: 8be72a6c-63ab-4451-ad79-815e2ac18aa2
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can perform several common reporting tasks from the **Analyze** screen, including saving a compatibility report, opening a saved compatibility report (.adq) file, and exporting your report data to a spreadsheet (.xls) file.
## Saving Your Compatibility Report
You can save your compatibility report data, including any custom filters created by the query builder tool. You can import this report data back into Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) at a later time.
**To save a report**
1. In the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. Expand the node for the target operating system for which you want to see compatibility reports, and then click a node for a report type.
3. On the **File** menu, click **Save As**.
4. Browse to the folder where you want to save your report, and then click **Save**.
## Opening an Existing Compatibility Report
In ACM, you can open, or import, a compatibility report (.adq) file.
**To open a report**
1. In the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. Expand the node for the target operating system for which you want to see compatibility reports, and then click a node for a report type.
3. On the **File** menu, click **Open Report**.
4. Browse to the folder where you saved your report, and then click **Open**.
## Exporting Compatibility Report Data
You can export your compatibility report data to an Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheet (.xls) file.
**To export report data**
1. In the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. Expand the node for the target operating system for which you want to see compatibility reports, and then click a node for a report type.
3. On the **File** menu, click **Export Report**.
4. Browse to the folder where you want to store the spreadsheet file, and then click **Save**.
 
 
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2. Browse to the location where you want to store your search result file, and then click **Save**.
## Related topics
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 

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2. Browse to the location where you intend to store the search results file, and then click **Save**.
## Related topics
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 

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---
title: Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application (Windows 10)
description: For each application listed in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can select whether to send and receive specific application data through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange.
ms.assetid: ae139093-27cf-4ad8-882d-e0509e78d33a
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
For each application listed in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can select whether to send and receive specific application data through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange
. For information about how to send and receive data, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md).
## Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application
**Note**  
The following example uses the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen. You can alternatively use the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box.
 
**To change the send and receive status for an application**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click the application name for which you want to select the send and receive status.
2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Set Send and Receive Status**.
3. Select one of the following:
- **Do not send to Microsoft**
- **Send to Microsoft** (default)
4. Click **OK**.
**To filter based on send and receive status**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click **Toggle Filter**.
2. In the **Query Builder**, enter your filter criteria, pressing the Tab key to add clauses.
To delete a clause, right-click the row, and then click **Delete Clause**.
The following example shows a query that filters for applications with a send and receive status of **Do not send to Microsoft**.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">And/Or</th>
<th align="left">Field</th>
<th align="left">Operator</th>
<th align="left">Value</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>And</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Send and Receive Status</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equals</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Do not send to Microsoft</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
3. Click **Refresh**.
Your filtered results appear.
 
 
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---
title: Selecting Your Compatibility Rating (Windows 10)
description: You can rate the compatibility of your applications, installation packages, or websites, based on whether they run successfully on a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system.
ms.assetid: 959da499-8fd6-4f32-8771-a0580dd8e0d3
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Selecting Your Compatibility Rating
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can rate the compatibility of your applications, installation packages, or websites, based on whether they run successfully on a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system. Your rating applies to your entire organization and is based on your own testing results and organizational requirements.
Possible ratings include:
- **Works**. During your organization's testing phase, there were no issues with the application, installation package, or website.
- **Works with minor issues or has solutions**. During your organization's testing phase, there were no Severity 1 or Severity 2 issues with the application, installation package, or website. For information about severity levels, see [Adding or Editing an Issue](adding-or-editing-an-issue.md).
- **Does not work**. During your organization's testing phase, the application, installation package, or website experienced a Severity 1 or Severity 2 issue.
- **No data**. You have no compatibility data to provide.
## Selecting a Compatibility Rating
You can select your compatibility rating from the report screen or from the associated dialog box that shows report details. As an example, the following procedures use the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen. You can alternatively use the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box. The procedure is the same on the report for websites.
**To select your compatibility rating**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click the application name.
2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Set Assessment**.
3. Choose your ratings. Select separate ratings for 32-bit operating systems and 64-bit operating systems, and then click **OK**.
If your organization does not use a 32-bit operating system, or does not use a 64-bit operating system, you can hide the option in the **Customize Report Views** dialog box. If you hide the option, the associated column no longer appears in the **Set Assessment** dialog box.
## Filtering By Your Compatibility Ratings
You can filter your applications, installation packages, or website data by your compatibility ratings.
**To filter based on your compatibility ratings**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click **Toggle Filter**.
2. In the **Query Builder**, enter your filter criteria, pressing the Tab key to add additional clauses.
For example, the following query will show applications with a rating of **Works** or a rating of **Works with minor issues or has solutions**.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">And/Or</th>
<th align="left">Field</th>
<th align="left">Operator</th>
<th align="left">Value</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>And</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>My Assessment</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equals</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Works</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Or</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>My Assessment</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equals</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Works with minor issues or has solutions</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
To delete a clause, right-click the row, and then click **Delete Clause**.
3. Click **Refresh**.
 
 
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---
title: Selecting Your Deployment Status (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can track the deployment status of your applications and websites.
ms.assetid: 7735d256-77eb-4498-93aa-c838ee6e00fc
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Selecting Your Deployment Status
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can track the deployment status of your applications and websites.
## Selecting Your Deployment Status
You can change the deployment status from both the report screen and the associated report dialog box.
**Note**  
The following examples use the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen. You can alternatively use the **&lt;Application\_Name&gt;** dialog box. The procedure is the same for setting deployment status on the report for websites.
 
**To change the deployment status of an application**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click the application name.
2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Set Deployment Status**.
3. Select one of the following options:
- **Not Reviewed** (default)
- **Testing**
- **Mitigating**
- **Ready to Deploy**
- **Will Not Deploy**
4. Click **OK**.
## Filtering By Deployment Status
You can filter your applications and websites by your deployment status.
**To filter based on deployment status**
1. On the **&lt;Operating\_System&gt; - Application Report** screen, click **Toggle Filter**.
The **Query Builder** appears with a blank row.
2. In the **Query Builder**, enter your filter criteria, pressing the Tab key to add clauses.
For example, the following query filters for applications with a deployment status of **Mitigating** or **Ready to Deploy**.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">And/Or</th>
<th align="left">Field</th>
<th align="left">Operator</th>
<th align="left">Value</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>And</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Deployment Status</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equals</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Mitigating</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Or</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Deployment Status</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equals</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Ready to Deploy</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
To delete a clause, right-click the row, and then click **Delete Clause**.
3. Click **Refresh**.
Your filtered results appear.
 
 
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---
title: Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data (Windows 10)
description: The Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange is a web service that propagates application compatibility issues between various data sources, for example Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the ACT Community.
ms.assetid: b86d2431-1caa-4f95-baf9-52ff6af546cd
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange is a web service that propagates application compatibility issues between various data sources, for example Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the ACT Community. This process involves checking for updated compatibility information from Microsoft over the Internet. You can send and receive data to keep Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) updated with the latest compatibility information.
The synchronization process includes only the changes made since the last synchronization. During the synchronization process, a dialog box displaying the synchronization status appears. You can continue to work during this process. If no new issues have occurred since your last synchronization, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange uploads your issue information and notifies you that no updates exist.
The synchronization process uses the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to:
- Download new information from Microsoft and ISVs, except for the applications for which you choose not to send application data to Microsoft.
- Upload your compatibility issues to Microsoft.
- Upload and download compatibility information from the ACT Community, if you are a member of the ACT Community and agree to share your data. For information about configuring your membership in the ACT Community, see [Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-preferences-tab.md).
For information about which data is sent and received through the Microsoft Compatibility exchange, see [Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange](data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md).
## Reviewing and Synchronizing Your Data
Prior to sending your application data to Microsoft, you can review your application list and view the exact data being sent as a text (.txt) file. After you are done reviewing the information, you can synchronize your data with Microsoft.
**To review and synchronize your data**
1. On the **Analyze** screen, click **Send and Receive**.
2. Click **Review the data before sending**.
The **Send and Receive Data** dialog box shows all of the application data that is to be sent to Microsoft during the synchronization process. To avoid sending application data for specific applications, see [Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md).
3. Optionally, click **Review all data**, save the resulting .txt file locally, and then review the exact XML data that will be sent to Microsoft.
4. After you finish reviewing the application list and XML data, click **Send**.
## Related topics
[Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange](data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md)
[ACT Community Ratings and Process](act-community-ratings-and-process.md)
 
 
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---
title: Settings for ACM (Windows 10)
description: This section provides information about settings that you can configure in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
ms.assetid: e0126284-4348-4708-8976-a1e404f35971
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Settings for ACM
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides information about settings that you can configure in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Settings Dialog Box - Settings Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-settings-tab.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>To display the <strong>Settings</strong> dialog box, in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the <strong>Tools</strong> menu, click <strong>Settings</strong>.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-preferences-tab.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>To display the <strong>Settings</strong> dialog box, in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), on the <strong>Tools</strong> menu, click <strong>Settings</strong>.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Configuring ACT](configuring-act.md)
[ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md)
[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)
 
 
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title: Software Requirements for ACT (Windows 10)
description: The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) has the following software requirements.
ms.assetid: 9bbc21d4-f2ac-4a91-8add-017b1eacdeee
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Software Requirements for ACT
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) has the following software requirements.
## Operating Systems
ACT can be installed on the following operating systems:
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
You can deploy inventory collector packages to all of the operating systems where you can install ACT. In addition, you can also deploy inventory collector packages to Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
**Note**  
As of Update 2, there is a known issue where the inventory collector package fails on Windows Vista.
 
## Database Components
ACT requires one of the following database components:
- Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012
- Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2
- SQL Server 2008
- SQL Server 2005
- SQL Server 2008 Express
- SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
## .NET Framework
ACT requires .NET Framework 4.
## Related topics
[What's New in Act 6.1](whats-new-in-act-60.md)
[Software Requirements for RAP](software-requirements-for-rap.md)
 
 
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title: Software Requirements for RAP (Windows 10)
description: The runtime-analysis package (RAP) has the following software requirements.
ms.assetid: 0163ce70-f5ba-400c-bdd5-a25511aac91f
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Software Requirements for RAP
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The runtime-analysis package (RAP) has the following software requirements.
## Compatibility Monitor Supported Operating Systems
The Microsoft Compatibility Monitor tool is included in the runtime-analysis package. You can use the Compatibility Monitor on the following operating systems:
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
## SUA Tool and Compatibility Administrator Supported Operating Systems
The Standard User Analyzer (SUA) tool and wizard and the Compatibility Administrator tool are included in the runtime-analysis package. You can use the tools on the following operating systems:
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
## Related topics
[What's New in Act 6.1](whats-new-in-act-60.md)
[Software Requirements for ACT](software-requirements-for-act.md)
 
 
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## Related topics
[Deciding Whether to Fix an Application or Deploy a Workaround](deciding-whether-to-fix-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md)
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 
 

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---
title: Taking Inventory of Your Organization (Windows 10)
description: This section provides information about how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to identify applications and devices that are installed in your organization.
ms.assetid: d52f138d-c6b2-4ab1-bb38-5b036311a51d
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Taking Inventory of Your Organization
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides information about how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to identify applications and devices that are installed in your organization.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Identifying Computers for Inventory Collection](identifying-computers-for-inventory-collection.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>An inventory-collector package gathers inventory data from the computers on which it is installed. This data includes the following:</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Creating an Inventory-Collector Package](creating-an-inventory-collector-package.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to create an inventory-collector package. You can then deploy the inventory-collector package to other computers to gather inventory data. The package uploads inventory data to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) database.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Deploying an Inventory-Collector Package](deploying-an-inventory-collector-package.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can use the following methods to deploy an inventory-collector package to the destination computers:</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform](testing-compatibility-on-the-target-platform.md)
[Managing Your Data-Collection Packages](managing-your-data-collection-packages.md)
[Analyzing Your Compatibility Data](analyzing-your-compatibility-data.md)
[Fixing Compatibility Issues](fixing-compatibility-issues.md)
 
 
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title: Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform (Windows 10)
description: This section provides information about setting up a test environment for compatibility testing, and about creating and deploying runtime-analysis packages to the test environment.
ms.assetid: 8f3e9d58-37c2-41ea-a216-32712baf6cf4
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides information about setting up a test environment for compatibility testing, and about creating and deploying runtime-analysis packages to the test environment.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Before starting your compatibility testing on the version of Windows that you want to deploy, you can use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to identify which applications should be the focus of your testing.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The goal of the test environment is to model the operating system that you want to deploy and assess compatibility before deploying the operating system to your production environment. Your test environment is composed of computers on which the new operating system is installed. Your test environment can be a long-term investment. Consider retaining the test environment after deployment to assist in future deployment projects.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can create runtime-analysis packages, which you can then deploy to computers for compatibility testing in your test environment.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>When you deploy a runtime-analysis package, you are deploying it to your test environment for compatibility testing.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Compatibility Monitor is a tool in the runtime analysis package that you can use to monitor applications for compatibility issues. You can also use the Compatibility Monitor tool to submit compatibility feedback.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md)
[Managing Your Data-Collection Packages](managing-your-data-collection-packages.md)
[Analyzing Your Compatibility Data](analyzing-your-compatibility-data.md)
[Fixing Compatibility Issues](fixing-compatibility-issues.md)
 
 
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If your developers have insufficient resources to resolve the application compatibility issues, outsource the mitigation effort to another organization within your company.
## Related topics
[Managing Application-Compatibility Fixes and Custom Fix Databases](managing-application-compatibility-fixes-and-custom-fix-databases.md)
 
 
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title: Troubleshooting ACT Database Issues (Windows 10)
description: The following solutions may help you resolve issues that are related to your Microsoft® SQL Server® database for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
ms.assetid: c36ab5d8-cc82-4681-808d-3d491551b75e
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Troubleshooting ACT Database Issues
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The following solutions may help you resolve issues that are related to your Microsoft® SQL Server® database for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
For information about how to set up the database, see [ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md).
## Connecting to a SQL Server Database
When you attempt to connect to a SQL Server database, you may receive the following error message:
The SQL Server you entered either does not exist or you do not have the required credentials for access.
This error message indicates that the connection to the database is not valid. To investigate this error, do the following:
1. Verify that the SQL Server database to which you are connecting is a valid database.
2. Verify that you have read and write permissions to the database. If you do not have read and write permissions, contact your SQL Server administrator. For more information, see [Adding a Member to a SQL Server Database Role](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=64170).
If you have read and write permissions to the database but cannot connect to it, you may be able to change the settings for your instance of SQL Server to resolve the issue. Namely, you can enable TCP/IP and firewall exceptions.
**To enable TCP/IP and firewall exceptions for your instance of SQL Server**
1. In a **Command Prompt** window, type the following command to stop your instance of SQL Server.
``` syntax
net stop
<MSSQLSERVER>
```
In the preceding command, *MSSQLSERVER* is the name of the instance of SQL Server. For SQL Server, the default name is MSSQLSERVER. For Microsoft SQL Server Express, the default name is MSSQL$SQLEXPRESS.
2. Enable TCP/IP for your instance of SQL Server:
1. In the **Command Prompt** window, type `SQLServerManager.msc`
2. In SQL Server Configuration Manager, expand **SQL Server 2005 Network Configuration**, and then click **Protocols for MSSQLSERVER**.
3. Right-click **TCP/IP**, and then click **Enable**.
3. Add firewall port exceptions for your instance of SQL Server:
1. In the **Command Prompt** window, type `firewall.cpl`
2. In the Windows® Firewall tool, click the **Exceptions** tab, and then click **Add Port**.
3. Add a firewall exception for TCP port 1433 (SQL Server) and for UDP port 1434 (SQL Server Browser), and then click **OK**.
**Note**  
SQL Server Browser is the service that receives incoming SQL Server requests so that you can access the SQL Server Express database from a remote computer. By default, this service is disabled, which means that you can only access the database locally. If Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) or the ACT Log Processing Service is not installed on the same computer as the database, you must use the Services tool to manually start SQL Server Browser.
 
4. In the **Command Prompt** window, type `net start <MSSQLSERVER>` to start your instance of SQL Server, where *MSSQLSERVER* is the name of the instance.
5. Type `sc config SQLBrowser start= auto` to change the configuration of SQL Server Browser.
6. Type `net start SQLBrowser` to start SQL Server Browser.
## Verifying SQL Server Version
If you attempt to connect to a SQL Server version that is not valid for ACT, you may receive the following error message:
The SQL Server you are trying to connect to is not a supported version. Please check the Help documentation to find out about the supported versions of the SQL Server.
To investigate this error, verify that ACT supports your version of SQL Server or SQL Server Express. For more information, see [Software Requirements for ACT](software-requirements-for-act.md).
## Creating an ACT Database
You cannot create an ACT database by using ACM if you do not have database-creation permissions for the instance of SQL Server. To create the database, add the required permissions to the user account and then use ACM to create it. Alternatively, ask a SQL Server administrator to create the database.
**To grant database-creation permissions to a user account**
1. In SQL Server Management Studio, expand the **Security** folder, right-click **Logins**, and then click **New Logins**.
2. On the **General** page, type the name of the user account that you will use to create the ACT database.
3. Click **Server Roles**.
4. Select the **sysadmin** or **dbcreator** check box, depending on your organization's policy.
**To create an ACT database as a SQL Server administrator**
1. Use SQL Server Management Studio to open and run the CreateDB.sql script against your instance of SQL Server. For information about the location of the CreateDB.sql file, see [ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md).
- or -
Use the OSQL tool, and run the command `osql -E -S <serverName> -I CreateDB.sql`
2. In ACM, in the **Settings** dialog box, update the **Database** box with the information for the newly created database.
To use ACM with the ACT database, the user account must have read and write permissions to the database.
## Granting ACT Database Permissions for the ACT Log Processing Service
The ACT Log Processing Service requires read and write access to the ACT database.
**To grant permissions to the ACT database**
1. In SQL Server Management Studio, expand the **Security** folder, right-click **Logins**, and then click **New Login**.
2. Complete the following information on the **General** page:
- **Login name**. Type the name of the account that requires permissions. If you are using the Local System account for the ACT Log Processing Service, provide access to the *&lt;domain&gt;*\\*&lt;computer\_name&gt;*$ account, where *&lt;computer\_name&gt;* is the name of the computer that is running the ACT Log Processing Service.
- **Default database**. Select the ACT database to which your user account requires permissions.
3. Click **User Mapping**.
4. Select the check box next to your ACT database.
5. Select the **db\_datareader** and **db\_datawriter** check boxes, and then click **OK**.
**Important**  
If you continue to experience issues with the ACT Log Processing Service, even while you are using the Local System account, see [Troubleshooting Kerberos Delegation](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=65474).
 
## Related topics
[ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md)
[Software Requirements for ACT](software-requirements-for-act.md)
 
 
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title: Troubleshooting ACT (Windows 10)
description: This section provides troubleshooting information for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
ms.assetid: 5696b0c0-5db5-4111-a1e1-825129e683d8
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Troubleshooting ACT
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides troubleshooting information for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Troubleshooting the ACT Configuration Wizard](troubleshooting-the-act-configuration-wizard.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>When you start Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) for the first time, the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Configuration Wizard appears. The wizard helps you configure your ACT database, your shared folder for ACT log files, and your ACT Log Processing Service account.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Troubleshooting the ACT Log Processing Service](troubleshooting-the-act-log-processing-service.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The following solutions may help you resolve issues that are related to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Log Processing Service.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Troubleshooting ACT Database Issues](troubleshooting-act-database-issues.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The following solutions may help you resolve issues that are related to your Microsoft® SQL Server® database for the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT).</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Using ACT](using-act.md)
[ACT Product and Documentation Resources](act-product-and-documentation-resources.md)
 
 
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title: Troubleshooting the ACT Configuration Wizard (Windows 10)
description: When you start Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) for the first time, the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Configuration Wizard appears.
ms.assetid: f4f489c7-50b7-4b07-8b03-79777e1aaefd
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Troubleshooting the ACT Configuration Wizard
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
When you start Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) for the first time, the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Configuration Wizard appears. The wizard helps you configure your ACT database, your shared folder for ACT log files, and your ACT Log Processing Service account.
## Selecting a Configuration for ACM
The **Enterprise configuration** option enables all ACT functionality. You must be an administrator on the local computer to select this option.
The **View and manage reports only** option enables you to use ACM to create data-collection packages and analyze your data. You cannot access the ACT Log Processing Service. This option assumes that another computer in your organization is processing the logs and loading the compatibility data into the ACT database.
## Configuring ACT Database Settings
To configure ACT database settings in the ACT Configuration Wizard, you must have read and write permissions to the ACT database. For more information, see [ACT Database Configuration](act-database-configuration.md). If you do not have the appropriate permissions, contact your Microsoft® SQL Server® administrator. For more information, see [Troubleshooting ACT Database Issues](troubleshooting-act-database-issues.md).
## Configuring the ACT Log Processing Service
If you use the Local System account to run the ACT Log Processing Service, your user account must be an Administrator account. Your computer account *&lt;domain&gt;*\\*&lt;computer&gt;*$ must have read and write permissions to the ACT database.
Your user account must also have **Log on as a service** permissions. For more information, see [Troubleshooting the ACT Log Processing Service](troubleshooting-the-act-log-processing-service.md).
## Configuring the Share for the ACT Log Processing Service
For information about how to configure the share for the ACT Log Processing Service, see [ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md).
## Changing Settings After You Finish the ACT Configuration Wizard
In the **Settings** dialog box in ACM, you can change some of the settings that you see in the ACT Configuration Wizard. You can also change other settings that are not available in the wizard. For more information, see [Settings for ACM](settings-for-acm.md).
## Restarting the ACT Configuration Wizard
If you cancel the configuration process before you reach the final page of the ACT Configuration Wizard, your settings are deleted and the wizard restarts the next time that you start ACM.
## Related topics
[Configuring ACT](configuring-act.md)
[Using ACT](using-act.md)
[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)
 
 
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title: Troubleshooting the ACT Log Processing Service (Windows 10)
description: The following solutions may help you resolve issues that are related to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Log Processing Service.
ms.assetid: cb6f90c2-9f7d-4a34-a91e-8ed55b8c256d
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Troubleshooting the ACT Log Processing Service
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The following solutions may help you resolve issues that are related to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Log Processing Service.
For information about how to set up permissions for the service, see [ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md).
## Reviewing Files in ACT Log File Format
When you are reviewing log files for ACT, be aware that the log files are in Unicode format.
## Uploading Files to the ACT Log Processing Service Share After Setting Permissions
If you cannot upload files to the ACT Log Processing Service share, you must first verify that the account permissions are set correctly for the share. For more information, see [ACT LPS Share Permissions](act-lps-share-permissions.md).
If the computers from which you are collecting data and the ACT Log Processing Service share are on different domains, or if the computers are not domain members, you must take additional steps. For the **Anonymous** group, provide explicit write permissions to the ACT Log Processing Service share. Alternatively, you can provide similar permissions to the **Authenticated users** group if you do not want to enable anonymous access. For more information, see [Everyone Group Does Not Include Anonymous Security Identifier](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=79830).
If you are collecting data from computers that are running Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and you are uploading your collected data to a different domain, you must also explicitly enable null session access for the ACT Log Processing Service share.
## Working Around Windows Firewall on the Computer That Hosts the ACT Log Processing Service Share
If your organization has configured Windows Firewall on the computer that hosts your ACT Log Processing Service share, log files will not be copied to your share. To work around this issue, you can use one of the following methods:
- Before you set up the ACT Log Processing Service share, turn off Windows Firewall on the computer that will host the share.
- Continue to use Windows Firewall, but enable the **File Sharing** option.
## Viewing and Assigning "Log on as a service" Permissions
Starting the ACT Log Processing Service requires either a Local System account or a user account. For a user account to start the ACT Log Processing Service and complete the ACT Configuration Wizard, the *&lt;domain&gt;*\\*&lt;user&gt;* account must have **Log on as a service** permissions. By default, these permissions are assigned to built-in computer accounts, such as the Local System account.
**To add rights to a user account for logging on as a service**
1. In Control Panel, double-click **Administrative Tools**, and then double-click **Local Security Policy**.
2. Expand the **Local Policies** folder, and then click **User Rights Assignment**.
3. Double-click the **Log on as a service** policy.
4. Verify that your *&lt;domain&gt;*\\*&lt;user&gt;* account appears. If it does not appear, click **Add User or Group**.
5. Add your user account information, click **OK**, and then click **OK** again.
## Starting the ACT Log Processing Service
If the ACT Log Processing Service does not start and log files are not being processed, the reason may be one of the following:
- **A conflict exists between ACT and the Microsoft® SQL Server® database.** If both ACT and the SQL Server database are on the same computer, the ACT Log Processing Service might have started before the SQL Server service.
- **The ACT Log Processing Service does not have the correct permissions to the ACT database.** To investigate, see [Troubleshooting ACT Database Issues](troubleshooting-act-database-issues.md).
- **The account type is incorrect for the account that is running the ACT Log Processing Service.** The ACT Log Processing Service account must be an Administrator account.
**To manually restart the ACT Log Processing Service**
1. In Control Panel, double-click **Administrative Tools**, and then double-click **Services**.
2. Right-click **ACT Log Processing Service**, and then click **Restart**.
3. In the event log, verify that no issues occurred when the service restarted.
## Related topics
[Troubleshooting ACT Database Issues](troubleshooting-act-database-issues.md)
[Configuring ACT](configuring-act.md)
[Software Requirements for ACT](software-requirements-for-act.md)
 
 
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You can apply the compatibility fixes to any of your applications. However, Microsoft does not provide the tools to use the Compatibility Fix infrastructure to create your own custom fixes.
## Related topics
[Managing Application-Compatibility Fixes and Custom Fix Databases](managing-application-compatibility-fixes-and-custom-fix-databases.md)
 
 
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---
title: Using ACT (Windows 10)
description: This section describes how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) in your organization.
ms.assetid: e6a68f44-7503-450d-a000-a04fbb93a146
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Using ACT
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section describes how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) in your organization.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides information about how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to identify applications and devices that are installed in your organization.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform](testing-compatibility-on-the-target-platform.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides information about setting up a test environment for compatibility testing, and about creating and deploying runtime-analysis packages to the test environment.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Managing Your Data-Collection Packages](managing-your-data-collection-packages.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides information about using Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to manage your data-collection packages. Data-collection packages include inventory-collector packages and runtime-analysis packages. The following procedures apply to both package types.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Analyzing Your Compatibility Data](analyzing-your-compatibility-data.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides information about viewing and working with your compatibility data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Fixing Compatibility Issues](fixing-compatibility-issues.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section provides step-by-step instructions and describes development tools that you can use to help fix your compatibility issues.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Welcome to ACT](welcome-to-act.md)
[Configuring ACT](configuring-act.md)
[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)
[ACT User Interface Reference](act-user-interface-reference.md)
[ACT Product and Documentation Resources](act-product-and-documentation-resources.md)
[ACT Glossary](act-glossary.md)
[Compatibility Fixes for Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista](compatibility-fixes-for-windows-8-windows-7-and-windows-vista.md)
 
 
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---
title: Using Compatibility Monitor to Send Feedback (Windows 10)
description: The Microsoft Compatibility Monitor tool is installed as part of the runtime-analysis package.
ms.assetid: dc59193e-7ff4-4950-8c20-e90c246e469d
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Using Compatibility Monitor to Send Feedback
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Microsoft Compatibility Monitor tool is installed as part of the runtime-analysis package. From the computers in your test environment, you can use Compatibility Monitor to submit compatibility information to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) database for your organization.
**To automatically monitor applications on your computer for compatibility issues**
1. Start the Compatibility Monitor tool.
2. In Compatibility Monitor, click **Start Monitoring**.
3. Leave Compatibility Monitor running, and use the applications that you want to test for compatibility issues.
Compatibility information is automatically detected during monitoring, and is silently submitted to the ACT database at regular intervals.
4. After you finish testing applications, click **Stop Monitoring** to stop the automatic monitoring and submission of compatibility information.
**To submit your compatibility rating for an application**
1. Start the Compatibility Monitor tool.
2. In Compatibility Monitor, click **Give Compatibility Feedback**.
You can enter and submit compatibility ratings whether monitoring is on or off. The process of submitting your compatibility feedback is entirely independent of the monitoring process.
3. Find your application in the list, and then select your compatibility rating for the application.
You can select ratings for one or more applications.
4. Click **Submit** to submit your compatibility ratings to the ACT database.
A copy of your ratings is kept on your computer so that you can review and modify the ratings later.
**To submit a description of a compatibility issue for an application**
1. Start the Compatibility Monitor tool.
2. In Compatibility Monitor, click **Give Compatibility Feedback**.
3. Find your application in the list, and then click the **Add Details** link.
4. In the **Title** box, enter a title for the compatibility issue. The title is typically a phrase that briefly describes the issue. Check with others in your organization to verify your organization’s preferred style for issue titles.
5. In the **Description** box, enter a description of the compatibility issue.
6. Optionally, attach a screen shot or a step-by-step recording of the compatibility issue.
7. Click **Submit** to submit your compatibility issue to the ACT database.
After submitting your compatibility issue, you cannot edit it later. To submit further compatibility issues, you will need to submit a new issue.
## Related topics
[Common Compatibility Issues](common-compatibility-issues.md)
 
 
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</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)
 
 
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The SUA tool generates a custom compatibility-fix database and automatically applies it to the local computer, so that you can test the fixes to see whether they worked.
## Related topics
[Tabs on the SUA Tool Interface](tabs-on-the-sua-tool-interface.md)
[Showing Messages Generated by the SUA Tool](showing-messages-generated-by-the-sua-tool.md)

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If the remedies do not fix the issue with the application, click **No** again, and the wizard may offer additional remedies. If the additional remedies do not fix the issue, the wizard informs you that there are no more remedies available. For information about how to run the SUA tool for additional investigation, see [Using the SUA Tool](using-the-sua-tool.md).
## Related topics
[SUA User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md)
 

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If you open the **Events** screen and then perform the copy operation, you can see a description of the action, along with the time stamp, which enables you to view your fix information without confusion.
## Related topics
[Creating a Custom Compatibility Mode in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-mode-in-compatibility-administrator.md)
[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)

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---
title: Viewing Your Compatibility Reports (Windows 10)
description: This section describes the compatibility reports in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) and how you can work with the reports.
ms.assetid: a28bbfbe-5f05-4a1e-9397-0a3ceb585871
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Viewing Your Compatibility Reports
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section describes the compatibility reports in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) and how you can work with the reports.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Application Report](act-operatingsystem-application-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>This section describes the compatibility reports in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) and how you can work with the reports.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report](act-operatingsystem-computer-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The <strong>&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Computer Report</strong> screen shows the following information for each computer in your organization:</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report](act-operatingsystem-device-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The <strong>&lt;OperatingSystem&gt; - Device Report</strong> screen shows the following information for each device installed in your organization:</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Internet Explorer - Web Site Report](internet-explorer-web-site-report.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The <strong>Internet Explorer - Web Site Report</strong> screen shows the following information for each of the websites visited in your organization:</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Saving, Opening, and Exporting Reports](saving-opening-and-exporting-reports.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can perform several common reporting tasks from the <strong>Analyze</strong> screen, including saving a compatibility report, opening a saved compatibility report (.adq) file, and exporting your report data to a spreadsheet (.xls) file.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Customizing Your Report Views](customizing-your-report-views.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can customize how you view your report data in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM).</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Organizing Your Compatibility Data](organizing-your-compatibility-data.md)
[Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md)
[Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md)
 
 
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---
title: WebsiteURL Dialog Box (Windows 10)
description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), the websiteURL dialog box shows information about the selected website.
ms.assetid: 0dad26e1-4bba-4fef-b160-3fa1f4325da8
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# &lt;WebsiteURL&gt; Dialog Box
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), the *&lt;websiteURL&gt;* dialog box shows information about the selected website.
**To open the &lt;WebsiteURL&gt; Dialog Box**
1. In ACM, in the **Quick Reports** pane, click **Analyze**.
2. Under the **Internet Explorer** heading, click **Web Sites**.
3. Double-click the URL for a website.
## <a href="" id="using-the--websiteurl--dialog-box"></a>Using the &lt;WebsiteURL&gt; Dialog Box
In the *&lt;websiteURL&gt;* dialog box, you can perform the following actions:
- Select your compatibility rating for the website. For more information, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md).
- Select your deployment status for the website. For more information, see [Selecting Your Deployment Status](selecting-your-deployment-status.md).
- Assign categories and subcategories to the website. For more information, see [Categorizing Your Compatibility Data](categorizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Specify the importance of the website to your organization. For more information, see [Prioritizing Your Compatibility Data](prioritizing-your-compatibility-data.md).
- Add or edit an issue for the selected website, and add or edit a solution. For more information, see [Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions](creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md).
 
 
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---
title: Welcome to ACT (Windows 10)
description: The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) helps you determine whether the applications, devices, and computers in your organization are compatible with versions of the Windows® operating system.
ms.assetid: 3963db88-83d2-4b9a-872e-31c275d1a321
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# Welcome to ACT
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) helps you determine whether the applications, devices, and computers in your organization are compatible with versions of the Windows® operating system. With ACT, you can obtain compatibility information from Microsoft and software vendors, identify compatibility issues within your own organization, and share compatibility ratings with other ACT users. The tools in ACT help you analyze and mitigate compatibility issues before deploying a version of Windows to your organization.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[What's New in ACT 6.1](whats-new-in-act-60.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Two major updates have been released since ACT 6.1. They are ACT 6.1 Update and ACT 6.1 Update 2. The following table lists changes made in the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), which is included in the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) download.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Software Requirements for ACT](software-requirements-for-act.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) has the following software requirements.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Software Requirements for RAP](software-requirements-for-rap.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The runtime-analysis package (RAP) has the following software requirements.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
## Related topics
[Configuring ACT](configuring-act.md)
[Using ACT](using-act.md)
[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md)
[ACT User Interface Reference](act-user-interface-reference.md)
[ACT Product and Documentation Resources](act-product-and-documentation-resources.md)
[ACT Glossary](act-glossary.md)
[Compatibility Fixes for Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista](compatibility-fixes-for-windows-8-windows-7-and-windows-vista.md)
 
 
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---
title: What's New in ACT 6.1 (Windows 10)
description: Two major updates have been released since ACT 6.1.
ms.assetid: f12e137d-0b55-4f7d-88e0-149302655d9b
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
author: TrudyHa
---
# What's New in ACT 6.1
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Two major updates have been released since ACT 6.1. They are ACT 6.1 Update and ACT 6.1 Update 2. The following table lists changes made in the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), which is included in the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) download.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left">Version</td>
<td align="left">Changes</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left">ACT 6.1 Update</td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li>Support for Windows 10, including viewing Windows 10 reports on Application Compatibility Manager.</li>
<li><strong>Bug fixes</strong>: this version of ACT fixed an issue where Inventory-Collector package would fail when it tried to inventory the system.</li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left">ACT 6.1 Update 2</td>
<td align="left"><p><strong>Bug fixes</strong>: this version of ACT addresses the following bugs:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Capability to create custom compatibility fixes for Windows versions other than the currently running version.</p></li>
<li><p>Fixed issue where Inventory-Collector Package crashes when running on some Windows 7 x86 systems.</p></li>
<li><p>Fixed issue where not specifying a tag for Inventory-Collector Package would cause an error in the log processing service. The result of this bug was that data collected by the Package would not be processed.</p></li>
<li><p>Fixed issue where Standard User Analyzer (SUA) returns an error when trying to apply mitigations to an app on Windows 7.</p></li>
<li><p>Fixed issue where ACT is unable to create custom compatibility fixes for 32-bit systems correctly.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
**Note**  
The version numbers for ACT 6.1 Update and Update 2 are identical, so you will need to look at the product ID of ACT to tell them apart. To find the product ID, open ACT, go to **Help** &gt; **About**, and compare the product ID to the following list.
- **ACT 6.1 Update**: B264FCCB-3F1F-828F-CCF8-EDB93E860970
- **ACT 6.1 Update 2**: B2BC4686-29A9-9E9D-F2E4-7E20659EECE7
If you run into any of the bugs fixed in Update 2, you likely have ACT 6.1 Update or older. Please download the latest version in the Windows ADK.
 
## Related topics
[Software Requirements for ACT](software-requirements-for-act.md)
[Software Requirements for RAP](software-requirements-for-rap.md)
 
 
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