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title: Deprecated features in the Windows client 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. description: Review the list of features that Microsoft is no longer actively developing in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
ms.date: 12/15/2023 ms.date: 12/20/2023
ms.prod: windows-client ms.prod: windows-client
ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals
ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.localizationpriority: medium
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# Deprecated features for Windows client # Deprecated features for Windows client
Each version of Windows client adds new features and functionality. Occasionally, new versions also remove features and functionality, often because they've added a newer option. This article provides details about the features and functionalities that are no longer being developed in Windows client. For more information about features that have been removed, see [Windows features removed](removed-features.md). Each version of Windows client adds new features and functionality. Occasionally, new versions also remove features and functionality, often because they've added a newer option. This article provides details about the features and functionalities that are no longer being developed in Windows client.<!-- this sentence is used by tip for RSS --> For more information about features that have been removed, see [Windows features removed](removed-features.md).
For more information about features in Windows 11, see [Feature deprecations and removals](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications#table3). For more information about features in Windows 11, see [Feature deprecations and removals](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications#table3).
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The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might be removed in a future update. Some features have been replaced with other features or functionality and some are now available from other sources. The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might be removed in a future update. Some features have been replaced with other features or functionality and some are now available from other sources.
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## Deprecated features ## Deprecated features
**The following list is subject to change and might not include every affected feature or functionality.** **The following list is subject to change and might not include every affected feature or functionality.**
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> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> If you have feedback about the proposed replacement of any of these features, you can use the [Feedback Hub app](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/send-feedback-to-microsoft-with-the-feedback-hub-app-f59187f8-8739-22d6-ba93-f66612949332). > If you have feedback about the proposed replacement of any of these features, you can use the [Feedback Hub app](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/send-feedback-to-microsoft-with-the-feedback-hub-app-f59187f8-8739-22d6-ba93-f66612949332).
|Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | | Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced |
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| Windows Mixed Reality <!--8412877--> | [Windows Mixed Reality](/windows/mixed-reality/enthusiast-guide/before-you-start) is deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. This deprecation includes the [Mixed Reality Portal](/windows/mixed-reality/enthusiast-guide/install-windows-mixed-reality) app, and [Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR](/windows/mixed-reality/enthusiast-guide/using-steamvr-with-windows-mixed-reality) and Steam VR Beta. | December 2023 |
| Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Edge <!--8591267-->| [Microsoft Defender Application Guard](/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/microsoft-defender-application-guard/md-app-guard-overview.md), including the [Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs](/windows/win32/api/isolatedapplauncher/), is being deprecated for Microsoft Edge for Business and [will no longer be updated](feature-lifecycle.md). Please download the [Microsoft Edge For Business Security Whitepaper](https://edgestatic.azureedge.net/shared/cms/pdfs/Microsoft_Edge_Security_Whitepaper_v2.pdf) to learn more about Edge for Business security capabilities. | December 2023 | | Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Edge <!--8591267-->| [Microsoft Defender Application Guard](/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/microsoft-defender-application-guard/md-app-guard-overview.md), including the [Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs](/windows/win32/api/isolatedapplauncher/), is being deprecated for Microsoft Edge for Business and [will no longer be updated](feature-lifecycle.md). Please download the [Microsoft Edge For Business Security Whitepaper](https://edgestatic.azureedge.net/shared/cms/pdfs/Microsoft_Edge_Security_Whitepaper_v2.pdf) to learn more about Edge for Business security capabilities. | December 2023 |
| Legacy console mode <!-- 8577271 -->| The [legacy console mode](/windows/console/legacymode) is deprecated and no longer being updated. In future Windows releases, it will be available as an optional [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities). This feature won't be installed by default. | December 2023 | | Legacy console mode <!-- 8577271 -->| The [legacy console mode](/windows/console/legacymode) is deprecated and no longer being updated. In future Windows releases, it will be available as an optional [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities). This feature won't be installed by default. | December 2023 |
| Windows speech recognition <!--8396142-->| [Windows speech recognition](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/83ff75bd-63eb-0b6c-18d4-6fae94050571) is being deprecated and is no longer being developed. This feature is being replaced with [voice access](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/4dcd23ee-f1b9-4fd1-bacc-862ab611f55d). Voice access is available for Windows 11, version 22H2, or later devices. Currently, voice access supports five English locales: English - US, English - UK, English - India, English - New Zealand, English - Canada, and English - Australia. For more information, see [Setup voice access](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/set-up-voice-access-9fc44e29-12bf-4d86-bc4e-e9bb69df9a0e). | December 2023 | | Windows speech recognition <!--8396142-->| [Windows speech recognition](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/83ff75bd-63eb-0b6c-18d4-6fae94050571) is deprecated and is no longer being developed. This feature is being replaced with [voice access](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/4dcd23ee-f1b9-4fd1-bacc-862ab611f55d). Voice access is available for Windows 11, version 22H2, or later devices. Currently, voice access supports five English locales: English - US, English - UK, English - India, English - New Zealand, English - Canada, and English - Australia. For more information, see [Setup voice access](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/set-up-voice-access-9fc44e29-12bf-4d86-bc4e-e9bb69df9a0e). | December 2023 |
| Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office <!--8396036-->| [Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/app-guard-for-office-install), including the [Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs](/windows/win32/api/isolatedapplauncher/), is being deprecated and will no longer be updated. We recommend transitioning to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint [attack surface reduction rules](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/overview-attack-surface-reduction) along with [Protected View](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/recommended-settings-for-eop-and-office365#global-settings-for-safe-attachments) and [Windows Defender Application Control](/windows/security/application-security/application-control/windows-defender-application-control/wdac). | November 2023 | | Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office <!--8396036-->| [Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/app-guard-for-office-install), including the [Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs](/windows/win32/api/isolatedapplauncher/), is being deprecated and will no longer be updated. We recommend transitioning to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint [attack surface reduction rules](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/overview-attack-surface-reduction) along with [Protected View](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/recommended-settings-for-eop-and-office365#global-settings-for-safe-attachments) and [Windows Defender Application Control](/windows/security/application-security/application-control/windows-defender-application-control/wdac). | November 2023 |
| Steps Recorder (psr.exe) <!--8412957-->| Steps Recorder is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. For screen recording, we recommend the Snipping Tool, Xbox Game Bar, or Microsoft Clipchamp. | November 2023 | | Steps Recorder (psr.exe) <!--8412957-->| Steps Recorder is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. For screen recording, we recommend the Snipping Tool, Xbox Game Bar, or Microsoft Clipchamp. | November 2023 |
| Tips <!--8412913--> | The Tips app is deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. Content in the app will continue to be updated with information about new Windows features until the app is removed. | November 2023 | | Tips <!--8412913--> | The Tips app is deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. Content in the app will continue to be updated with information about new Windows features until the app is removed. | November 2023 |