diff --git a/windows/configure/TOC.md b/windows/configure/TOC.md index c68be4e8d1..730ad0a216 100644 --- a/windows/configure/TOC.md +++ b/windows/configure/TOC.md @@ -54,5 +54,5 @@ ### [NFC-based device provisioning](provisioning-nfc.md) ### [Windows ICD command-line interface (reference)](provisioning-command-line.md) ### [Create a provisioning package with multivariant settings](provisioning-multivariant.md) -### [Lockdown features from Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry](lockdown-features-windows-10.md) +## [Lockdown features from Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry](lockdown-features-windows-10.md) ## [Change history for Configure Windows 10](change-history-for-configure-windows-10.md) diff --git a/windows/configure/index.md b/windows/configure/index.md index a038927c5e..eceae9b24b 100644 --- a/windows/configure/index.md +++ b/windows/configure/index.md @@ -12,20 +12,24 @@ author: jdeckerMS # Configure Windows 10 +Enterprises often need to apply custom configurations to devices for their users. Windows 10 provides a number of features and methods to help you configure or lock down specific parts of Windows 10. ## In this section | Topic | Description | | --- | --- | -| [Configure Windows telemetry in your organization](configure-windows-telemetry-in-your-organization.md) | | -| [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services] (manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md) | | +| [Configure Windows telemetry in your organization](configure-windows-telemetry-in-your-organization.md) | se this article to make informed decisions about how you can configure Windows telemetry in your organization. | +| [Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services] (manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md) | Learn about the network connections that Windows components make to Microsoft and also the privacy settings that affect data that is shared with either Microsoft or apps and how they can be managed by an IT Pro. | | [Manage Wi-Fi Sense in your company](manage-wifi-sense-in-enterprise.md) | Wi-Fi Sense automatically connects you to Wi-Fi, so you can get online quickly in more places. It can connect you to open Wi-Fi hotspots it knows about through crowdsourcing, or to Wi-Fi networks your contacts have shared with you by using Wi-Fi Sense. The initial settings for Wi-Fi Sense are determined by the options you chose when you first set up your PC with Windows 10. | | [Configure kiosk and shared devices running Windows 10 desktop editions](kiosk-shared-pc.md) | | | [Configure Windows 10 Mobile devices](configure-mobile.md) | | | [Configure Start, taskbar, and lock screen](start-taskbar-lockscreen.md) | | | [Cortana integration in your business or enterprise](cortana-at-work-overview.md) | | -| [Configure access to Windows Store](stop-employees-from-using-the-windows-store.md) | | +| [Configure access to Windows Store](stop-employees-from-using-the-windows-store.md) | IT Pros can configure access to Windows Store for client computers in their organization. For some organizations, business policies require blocking access to Windows Store. | | [Provisioning packages for Windows 10](provisioning-packages.md) | | +| [Lockdown features from Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry](lockdown-features-windows-10.md) | Many of the lockdown features available in Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry have been modified in some form for Windows 10. | | [Change history for Configure Windows 10](change-history-for-configure-windows-10.md) | | + + diff --git a/windows/manage/lock-down-windows-10.md b/windows/manage/lock-down-windows-10.md index a3374f6d0f..63fda8dbd1 100644 --- a/windows/manage/lock-down-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/manage/lock-down-windows-10.md @@ -13,65 +13,4 @@ localizationpriority: high # Lock down Windows 10 -Enterprises often need to manage how people use corporate devices. Windows 10 provides a number of features and methods to help you lock down specific parts of a Windows 10 device. -## In this section - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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[Lockdown features from Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry](lockdown-features-windows-10.md)

Many of the lockdown features available in Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry have been modified in some form for Windows 10.

[Set up a shared or guest PC with Windows 10](set-up-shared-or-guest-pc.md)

Windows 10, Version 1607, introduces *shared PC mode*, which optimizes Windows 10 for shared use scenarios, such as touchdown spaces in an enterprise and temporary customer use in retail.

[Set up a device for anyone to use (kiosk mode)](set-up-a-device-for-anyone-to-use.md)

You can configure a device running Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Mobile, or Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise as a kiosk device, so that users can only interact with a single application that you select.

[Lock down Windows 10 to specific apps](lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps.md)

Learn how to configure a device running Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 10 Education so that users can only run a few specific apps. The result is similar to [a kiosk device](set-up-a-device-for-anyone-to-use.md), but with multiple apps available. For example, you might set up a library computer so that users can search the catalog and browse the Internet, but can't run any other apps or change computer settings.

[Configure Windows telemetry in your organization](configure-windows-telemetry-in-your-organization.md)

Use this article to make informed decisions about how you can configure Windows telemetry in your organization.

[Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md)

Learn about the network connections that Windows components make to Microsoft and also the privacy settings that affect data that is shared with either Microsoft or apps and how they can be managed by an IT Pro.

[Configure access to Windows Store](stop-employees-from-using-the-windows-store.md)

IT Pros can configure access to Windows Store for client computers in their organization. For some organizations, business policies require blocking access to Windows Store.

[Manage Wi-Fi Sense in your company](manage-wifi-sense-in-enterprise.md)

Wi-Fi Sense automatically connects you to Wi-Fi, so you can get online quickly in more places. It can connect you to open Wi-Fi hotspots it knows about through crowdsourcing, or to Wi-Fi networks your contacts have shared with you by using Wi-Fi Sense.

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The initial settings for Wi-Fi Sense are determined by the options you chose when you first set up your PC with Windows 10.

[Configure Windows 10 Mobile using Lockdown XML](lockdown-xml.md)

Windows 10 Mobile allows enterprises to lock down a device, define multiple user roles, and configure custom layouts on a device.

[Reset a Windows 10 Mobile device](reset-a-windows-10-mobile-device.md)

There are two methods for resetting a Windows 10 Mobile device: factory reset and "wipe and persist" reset.

- -## Learn more - -[Customizing Your Device Experience with Assigned Access](https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2016/P508) - -## Related topics - -[Lockdown features from Windows Embedded Industry 8.1](../whats-new/lockdown-features-windows-10.md) diff --git a/windows/manage/manage-wifi-sense-in-enterprise.md b/windows/manage/manage-wifi-sense-in-enterprise.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6f0d6a2526 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/manage/manage-wifi-sense-in-enterprise.md @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +--- +title: Manage Wi-Fi Sense in your company (Windows 10) +description: Wi-Fi Sense automatically connects you to Wi-Fi, so you can get online quickly in more places. +ms.assetid: 1845e00d-c4ee-4a8f-a5e5-d00f2735a271 +keywords: ["WiFi Sense", "automatically connect to wi-fi", "wi-fi hotspot connection"] +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +ms.pagetype: mobile +author: eross-msft +localizationpriority: medium +--- + +# Manage Wi-Fi Sense in your company +**Applies to:** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 10 Mobile + +>Learn more about what features and functionality are supported in each Windows edition at [Compare Windows 10 Editions](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/Compare). + +Wi-Fi Sense learns about open Wi-Fi hotspots your Windows PC or Windows phone connects to by collecting information about the network, like whether the open Wi-Fi network has a high-quality connection to the Internet. By using that information from your device and from other Wi-Fi Sense customers' devices too, Wi-Fi Sense builds a database of these high-quality networks. When you’re in range of one of these Wi-Fi hotspots, you automatically get connected to it. + +The initial settings for Wi-Fi Sense are determined by the options you chose when you first set up your PC with Windows 10. + +**Note**
Wi-Fi Sense isn’t available in all countries or regions. + +## How does Wi-Fi Sense work? +Wi-Fi Sense connects your employees to open Wi-Fi networks. Typically, these are the open (no password required) Wi-Fi hotspots you see when you’re out and about. + +## How to manage Wi-Fi Sense in your company +In a company environment, you will most likely deploy Windows 10 to your employees' PCs using your preferred deployment method and then manage their settings globally. With that in mind, you have a few options for managing how your employees will use Wi-Fi Sense. + +**Important**
Turning off Wi-Fi Sense stops employees from connecting automatically to open hotspots. + +### Using Group Policy (available starting with Windows 10, version 1511) +You can manage your Wi-Fi Sense settings by using Group Policy and your Group Policy editor. + +**To set up Wi-Fi Sense using Group Policy** + +1. Open your Group Policy editor and go to the `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\WLAN Service\WLAN Settings\Allow Windows to automatically connect to suggested open hotspots, to networks shared by contacts, and to hotspots offering paid services` setting. + + ![Group Policy Editor, showing the Wi-Fi Sense setting](images/wifisense-grouppolicy.png) + +2. Turn Wi-Fi Sense on (enabled) or off (disabled), based on your company's environment. + +### Using the Registry Editor +You can manage your Wi-Fi Sense settings by using registry keys and the Registry Editor. + +**To set up Wi-Fi Sense using the Registry Editor** + +1. Open your Registry Editor and go to `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config\` + +2. Create and set a new **DWORD (32-bit) Value** named, **AutoConnectAllowedOEM**, with a **Value data** of **0 (zero)**. +

Setting this value to **0** turns off Wi-Fi Sense and all Wi-Fi sense features. When turned off, the Wi-Fi Sense settings still appear on the **Wi-Fi Settings** screen, but can't be controlled by the employee and all of the Wi-Fi Sense features are turned off. For more info, see [How to configure Wi-Fi Sense on Windows 10 in an enterprise](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=620959). + + ![Registry Editor, showing the creation of a new DWORD value](images/wifisense-registry.png) + +### Using the Windows Provisioning settings +You can manage your Wi-Fi Sense settings by changing the Windows provisioning setting, **WiFISenseAllowed**. + +**To set up Wi-Fi Sense using WiFISenseAllowed** + +- Change the Windows Provisioning setting, **WiFISenseAllowed**, to **0**. +

Setting this value to **0** turns off Wi-Fi Sense and all Wi-Fi sense features. When turned off, the Wi-Fi Sense settings still appear on the **Wi-Fi Settings** screen, but can't be controlled by the employee and all of the Wi-Fi Sense features are turned off. For more info, see the Windows Provisioning settings reference topic, [WiFiSenseAllowed](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=620909). + +### Using Unattended Windows Setup settings +If your company still uses Unattend, you can manage your Wi-Fi Sense settings by changing the Unattended Windows Setup setting, **WiFiSenseAllowed**. + +**To set up Wi-Fi Sense using WiFISenseAllowed** + +- Change the Unattended Windows Setup setting, **WiFISenseAllowed**, to **0**. +

Setting this value to **0** turns off Wi-Fi Sense and all Wi-Fi sense features. When turned off, the Wi-Fi Sense settings still appear on the **Wi-Fi Settings** screen, but can't be controlled by the employee and all of the Wi-Fi Sense features are turned off. For more info, see the Unattended Windows Setup Reference topic, [WiFiSenseAllowed](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=620910). + +### How employees can change their own Wi-Fi Sense settings +If you don’t turn off the ability for your employees to use Wi-Fi Sense, they can turn it on locally by selecting **Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage Wi-Fi settings**, and then turning on **Connect to suggested open hotspots**. + +![Wi-Fi Sense options shown to employees if it's not turned off](images/wifisense-settingscreens.png) + +**Important**
The service that was used to share networks with Facebook friends, Outlook.com contacts, or Skype contacts is no longer available. This means: + +The **Connect to networks shared by my contacts** setting will still appear in **Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage Wi-Fi settings** on your PC and in **Settings > Network & wireless > Wi‑Fi > Wi‑Fi Sense** on your phone. However, this setting will have no effect now. Regardless of what it’s set to, networks won’t be shared with your contacts. Your contacts won’t be connected to networks you’ve shared with them, and you won’t be connected to networks they’ve shared with you. + +Even if you selected **Automatically connect to networks shared by your contacts** when you first set up your Windows 10 device, you still won’t be connected to networks your contacts have shared with you. + +If you select the **Share network with my contacts** check box the first time you connect to a new network, the network won’t be shared. + +## Related topics +- [Wi-Fi Sense and Privacy](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=620911) +- [How to configure Wi-Fi Sense on Windows 10 in an enterprise](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=620959) + +  + +  + + + + +