From 021a75225f5091d586faab5b3fc003cbf9ddb73a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:24:28 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 01/11] wmic-default-8667114 --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index c04bfd3133..ed76b234af 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- title: Deprecated features in the Windows client description: Review the list of features that Microsoft is no longer actively developing in Windows 10 and Windows 11. -ms.date: 01/05/2024 +ms.date: 01/26/2024 ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals ms.localizationpriority: medium @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | | Personalization roaming | Roaming of Personalization settings (including wallpaper, slideshow, accent colors, and lock screen images) is no longer being developed and might be removed in a future release. | 21H1 | -| Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC) tool. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation only applies to the [command-line management tool](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected. | 21H1 | +| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation only applies to the [command-line management tool](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | | Timeline | Starting in July 2021, if you have your activity history synced across your devices through your Microsoft account (MSA), you can't upload new activity in Timeline. For more information, see [Get help with timeline](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/get-help-with-timeline-febc28db-034c-d2b0-3bbe-79aa0c501039).| 20H2 | | Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 | | Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 | From a84763a52685cf9a05b98542a9ecae86e04d5569 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:33:01 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 02/11] wmic-default-8667114 --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index ed76b234af..c31d2a8946 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | | Personalization roaming | Roaming of Personalization settings (including wallpaper, slideshow, accent colors, and lock screen images) is no longer being developed and might be removed in a future release. | 21H1 | -| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation only applies to the [command-line management tool](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | +| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation only applies to the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | | Timeline | Starting in July 2021, if you have your activity history synced across your devices through your Microsoft account (MSA), you can't upload new activity in Timeline. For more information, see [Get help with timeline](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/get-help-with-timeline-febc28db-034c-d2b0-3bbe-79aa0c501039).| 20H2 | | Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 | | Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 | From 6b26a9214a08e4917715ded0e36ebae9602c8a99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:34:33 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 03/11] wmic-default-8667114 --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index c31d2a8946..6a92b5ac5c 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | | Personalization roaming | Roaming of Personalization settings (including wallpaper, slideshow, accent colors, and lock screen images) is no longer being developed and might be removed in a future release. | 21H1 | -| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation only applies to the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | +| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation applies to only the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | | Timeline | Starting in July 2021, if you have your activity history synced across your devices through your Microsoft account (MSA), you can't upload new activity in Timeline. For more information, see [Get help with timeline](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/get-help-with-timeline-febc28db-034c-d2b0-3bbe-79aa0c501039).| 20H2 | | Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 | | Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 | From cd886f62c77da6ff2cefe629b175531681e9bfc4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:35:12 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 04/11] wmic-default-8667114 --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 6a92b5ac5c..6f917e1d39 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | | Personalization roaming | Roaming of Personalization settings (including wallpaper, slideshow, accent colors, and lock screen images) is no longer being developed and might be removed in a future release. | 21H1 | -| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation applies to only the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | +| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC utility is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This utility is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation applies to only the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | | Timeline | Starting in July 2021, if you have your activity history synced across your devices through your Microsoft account (MSA), you can't upload new activity in Timeline. For more information, see [Get help with timeline](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/get-help-with-timeline-febc28db-034c-d2b0-3bbe-79aa0c501039).| 20H2 | | Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 | | Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 | From 46ef464f3a45492fb2ba90623a7060dbf3fb44d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:53:39 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 05/11] wmic-default-8667114 --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 6f917e1d39..3fac9b1b94 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | | Personalization roaming | Roaming of Personalization settings (including wallpaper, slideshow, accent colors, and lock screen images) is no longer being developed and might be removed in a future release. | 21H1 | -| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC utility is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This utility is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation applies to only the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | +| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC utility is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This utility is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation applies to only the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update - January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | | Timeline | Starting in July 2021, if you have your activity history synced across your devices through your Microsoft account (MSA), you can't upload new activity in Timeline. For more information, see [Get help with timeline](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/get-help-with-timeline-febc28db-034c-d2b0-3bbe-79aa0c501039).| 20H2 | | Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 | | Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 | From 8f329a85c7e967df26fded276534d665f8cd210b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aaron Czechowski Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:53:41 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 06/11] fix link --- windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md b/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md index fac9a7f59e..7b2a277708 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md +++ b/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ See the following articles in this section: - [Quick fixes](/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/windows-10-upgrade-quick-fixes?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json): \Level 100\ Steps to take to eliminate many Windows upgrade errors. - [SetupDiag](setupdiag.md): \Level 300\ SetupDiag is a new tool to help isolate the root cause of an upgrade failure. -- [Troubleshooting upgrade errors](/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/windows-upgrade-issues-troubleshooting?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json): \Level 300\ General advice and techniques for troubleshooting Windows upgrade errors, and an explanation of phases used during the upgrade process. +- [Troubleshooting upgrade errors](/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/windows-10-upgrade-issues-troubleshooting?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json): \Level 300\ General advice and techniques for troubleshooting Windows upgrade errors, and an explanation of phases used during the upgrade process. - [Windows Error Reporting](windows-error-reporting.md): \Level 300\ How to use Event Viewer to review details about a Windows upgrade. - [Upgrade error codes](/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/windows-10-upgrade-error-codes?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json): \Level 400\ The components of an error code are explained. - [Result codes](/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/windows-10-upgrade-error-codes?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json#result-codes): Information about result codes. From 4f3f74eef4c934be0a0bcd48802514109caff4d6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stacyrch140 <102548089+Stacyrch140@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:21:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 07/11] pencil edits --- windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md b/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md index 7b2a277708..db42df75b3 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md +++ b/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors.md @@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ description: Resolve Windows upgrade errors for ITPros. Technical information fo author: frankroj ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article -ms.prod: windows-client -ms.technology: itpro-deploy +ms.service: windows-client +ms.subservice: itpro-deploy ms.date: 01/18/2024 appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 From b508dcdad2bb126b2be79463bb7fd6a4826d83f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:59:13 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 08/11] wmic-default --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 3fac9b1b94..bdf7f70696 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | | Personalization roaming | Roaming of Personalization settings (including wallpaper, slideshow, accent colors, and lock screen images) is no longer being developed and might be removed in a future release. | 21H1 | -| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC utility is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This utility is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation applies to only the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update - January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic). In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | +| Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility. | The WMIC utility is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This utility is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation applies to only the [command-line management utility](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself isn't affected.

**[Update - January 2024]**: Currently, WMIC is a Feature on Demand (FoD) that's [preinstalled by default](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod#wmic) in Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2. In the next release of Windows, the WMIC FoD will be disabled by default. | 21H1 | | Timeline | Starting in July 2021, if you have your activity history synced across your devices through your Microsoft account (MSA), you can't upload new activity in Timeline. For more information, see [Get help with timeline](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/get-help-with-timeline-febc28db-034c-d2b0-3bbe-79aa0c501039).| 20H2 | | Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 | | Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 | From 9ad3e9a90457033e37c33871ffa524a4c2419513 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MSRobertD <43757104+MSRobertD@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:39:50 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 09/11] Initial commit with updates for Common Criteria topic. --- .../windows-platform-common-criteria.md | 19 ++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/security-foundations/certification/windows-platform-common-criteria.md b/windows/security/security-foundations/certification/windows-platform-common-criteria.md index adfc44645c..6803a39f95 100644 --- a/windows/security/security-foundations/certification/windows-platform-common-criteria.md +++ b/windows/security/security-foundations/certification/windows-platform-common-criteria.md @@ -18,9 +18,18 @@ Microsoft is committed to optimizing the security of its products and services. The product releases below are currently certified against the cited *Protection Profile*, as listed on the [Common Criteria Portal](https://www.commoncriteriaportal.org/products/): -- The *Security Target* describes the product edition(s) in scope, the security functionality in the product, and the assurance measures from the *Protection Profile* used as part of the evaluation -- The *Administrative Guide* provides guidance on configuring the product to match the evaluated configuration -- The *Certification Report or Validation Report* documents the results of the evaluation by the validation team, with the *Assurance Activity Report* providing details on the evaluator's actions +- The *Security Target* describes the product edition(s) in scope, the security functionality in the product, and the assurance measures from the *Protection Profile* used as part of the evaluation. +- The *Administrative Guide* provides guidance on configuring the product to match the evaluated configuration. +- The *Certification Report or Validation Report* documents the results of the evaluation by the validation team, with the *Assurance Activity Report* providing details on the evaluator's actions. + +### Windows 11 (version 22H2), Windows 10 (version 22H2), Windows Server 2022, Windows Server Datacenter: Azure Edition, Azure Stack HCIv2 version 22H2, Azure Stack Hub and Edge + +Certified against the Protection Profile for General Purpose Operating Systems (4.2.1), the PP-Module for VPN Client (2.4), the PP-Module for Wireless Local Area Network Client (1.0) and the PP-Module for Bluetooth (1.0) + +- [Security Target](https://download.microsoft.com/download/2/6/c/26c2c205-db9f-474b-9ac7-bd8bf6ae463c/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Security%20Target%20(22H2).pdf) +- [Administrative Guide](https://download.microsoft.com/download/c/8/3/c83090c7-d299-4d26-a1c3-fb2bf2d77a7b/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Administrative%20Guide%20(22H2).pdf) +- [Assurance Activity Report](https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/7/f/17fac352-5c93-4e4b-9866-3c0df4080164/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Public%20Assurance%20Activity%20Report%20(22H2).pdf) +- [Certification Report](https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/9/1/69101f35-1373-4262-8c5b-75e08bc2e365/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Validation%20Report%20(22H2).pdf) ### Windows 11, Windows 10 (version 20H2, 21H1, 21H2), Windows Server, Windows Server 2022, Azure Stack HCIv2 version 21H2, Azure Stack Hub and Edge @@ -29,7 +38,7 @@ Certified against the Protection Profile for General Purpose Operating Systems, - [Security Target](https://download.microsoft.com/download/c/5/9/c59832ff-414b-4f15-8273-d0c349a0b154/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Security%20Target%20(21H2%20et%20al).pdf) - [Administrative Guide](https://download.microsoft.com/download/9/1/7/9178ce6a-8117-42e7-be0d-186fc4a89ca6/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Administrative%20Guide%20(21H2%20et%20al).pdf) - [Assurance Activity Report](https://download.microsoft.com/download/4/1/6/416151fe-63e7-48c0-a485-1d87148c71fe/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Assurance%20Activity%20Report%20(21H2%20et%20al).pdf) -- [Validation Report](https://download.microsoft.com/download/e/3/7/e374af1a-3c5d-42ee-8e19-df47d2c0e3d6/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Validation%20Report%20(21H2%20et%20al).pdf) +- [Certification Report](https://download.microsoft.com/download/e/3/7/e374af1a-3c5d-42ee-8e19-df47d2c0e3d6/Microsoft%20Windows,%20Windows%20Server,%20Azure%20Stack%20Validation%20Report%20(21H2%20et%20al).pdf) ### Windows 10, version 2004, Windows Server, version 2004, Windows Server Core Datacenter (Azure Fabric Controller), Windows Server Core Datacenter (Azure Stack) @@ -37,7 +46,7 @@ Certified against the Protection Profile for General Purpose Operating Systems, - [Security Target](https://download.microsoft.com/download/a/5/6/a5650848-e86a-4554-bb13-1ad6ff2d45d2/Windows%2010%202004%20GP%20OS%20Security%20Target.pdf) - [Administrative Guide](https://download.microsoft.com/download/4/a/6/4a66a459-3c73-4c34-84bb-92cb20301206/Windows%2010%202004%20GP%20OS%20Administrative%20Guide.pdf) -- [Validation Report](https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/c/b/1cb65e32-f87d-41dd-bc29-88dc943fad9d/Windows%2010%202004%20GP%20OS%20Validation%20Reports.pdf) +- [Certification Report](https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/c/b/1cb65e32-f87d-41dd-bc29-88dc943fad9d/Windows%2010%202004%20GP%20OS%20Validation%20Reports.pdf) - [Assurance Activity Report](https://download.microsoft.com/download/3/2/4/324562b6-0917-4708-8f9d-8d2d12859839/Windows%2010%202004%20GP%20OS%20Assurance%20Activity%20Report-Public%20.pdf) ### Windows 10, version 1909, Windows Server, version 1909, Windows Server 2019, version 1809 Hyper-V From 211cc6e8a77d6d444011dc8e6f79850fe2f235b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:06:58 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 10/11] wufbr-unknown-8689121 --- windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-faq.yml | 8 ++++++-- windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-workbook.md | 4 +++- 2 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-faq.yml b/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-faq.yml index fe8f250ece..10da60be0e 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-faq.yml +++ b/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-faq.yml @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ metadata: manager: aaroncz author: mestew ms.author: mstewart - ms.date: 06/20/2023 + ms.date: 01/26/2024 title: Frequently Asked Questions about Windows Update for Business reports summary: | This article answers frequently asked questions about Windows Update for Business reports. @@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ summary: | - [Why am I missing devices in reports?](#why-am-i-missing-devices-in-reports) - [What is the difference between OS version and target version?](#what-is-the-difference-between-os-version-and-target-version) - [Why are there multiple records for the same device?](#why-are-there-multiple-records-for-the-same-device) + - [Why are devices showing an unknown state?](#why-are-devices-showing-an-unknown-state) - [When should I use the UCClient, UCClientUpdateStatus, or UCUpdateAlert tables?](#when-should-i-use-the-ucclient--ucclientupdatestatus--or-ucupdatealert-tables) - [What is the difference between quality and security updates?](#what-is-the-difference-between-quality-and-security-updates) - [How do I confirm that devices are sending data?](#how-do-i-confirm-that-devices-are-sending-data) @@ -108,7 +109,10 @@ sections: - **The workbook has limited the results**: The default limit for rows in Azure workbooks is set to 1000. This limit is to avoid any delay in the load time for the interface. If you noticed that you can't find a specific device, you can export the output in Excel, or open the results in the logs view for the full result by selecting the three dots beside each component. - question: Why are there multiple records for the same device? answer: | - Devices have multiple records when the `UCClientUpdateStatus` or `UCClientServiceStatus` tables are queried. These tables contain multiple records because they have the history for all devices that have discovered applicable updates within the past 28 days. For example, it's possible that a device has discovered multiple security updates, each with different update states, at various times over the past 28 days. It's also possible that a device can be in multiple deployments, so multiple records are displayed. + Devices have multiple records when the `UCClientUpdateStatus` or `UCClientServiceStatus` tables are queried. These tables contain multiple records because they have the history for all devices that have discovered applicable updates within the past 28 days. For example, it's possible that a device has discovered multiple security updates, each with different update states, at various times over the past 28 days. It's also possible that a device can be in multiple deployments, so multiple records are displayed. + - question: Why are devices showing an unknown state? + answer: | + An unknown client state is displayed if there isn't an update record for the device. This state can happen for many reasons, like the device not being active, not being able to scan Windows Update, or it doesn't currently have any update related activity occurring. - question: What is the difference between OS version and target version? answer: | The word *target* in data labels refers to the update version, build or KB the client intends to update to. Typically, the fields starting with *OS*, such as OSbuild and OSversion, represents what the device is currently running. diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-workbook.md b/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-workbook.md index d024ceda0d..b5dc85f3c0 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-workbook.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-workbook.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ manager: aaroncz appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 - ✅ Windows 10 -ms.date: 06/23/2023 +ms.date: 1/26/2024 --- # Windows Update for Business reports workbook @@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ To access the Windows Update for Business reports workbook: 1. When the gallery opens, select the **Windows Update for Business reports** workbook. If needed, you can filter workbooks by name in the gallery. 1. When the workbook opens, you may need to specify which **Subscription** and **Workspace** you used when [enabling Windows Update for Business reports](wufb-reports-enable.md). +> [!Important] +> Don't pin the Windows Update for Business reports workbook to an Azure dashboard. Using a pinned report loads an older copy of the report and it won't display any updates to the report template. ## Summary tab From d761e98a8a15f354f418a79462c7b5b8e4a1c34a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vincent Le <5381267+lizhiquan@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:31:50 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 11/11] Update operations-guide.md --- .../data-protection/bitlocker/operations-guide.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/operating-system-security/data-protection/bitlocker/operations-guide.md b/windows/security/operating-system-security/data-protection/bitlocker/operations-guide.md index 380ac306c4..1eaff6b4ec 100644 --- a/windows/security/operating-system-security/data-protection/bitlocker/operations-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/operating-system-security/data-protection/bitlocker/operations-guide.md @@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ Add the desired protectors prior to encrypting the volume. The following example ```powershell $pw = Read-Host -AsSecureString -Enable-BitLockerKeyProtector E: -PasswordProtector -Password $pw +Add-BitLockerKeyProtector E: -PasswordProtector -Password $pw ``` > [!NOTE]