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title: Resources for deprecated features in the Windows client
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description: Resources and details for deprecated features in the Windows client.
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ms.date: 08/14/2024
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ms.date: 04/08/2025
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ms.service: windows-client
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ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
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Maps is deprecated and will be removed from the Microsoft Store by **[DATE TBD]**. At this time, there will also be a final update to the app from the Store that makes it nonfunctional. If you remove the app before **[DATE TBD]**, you can still reinstall it from the Store, but past **[DATE TBD]** you won't be able to reinstall it. You'll be able to uninstall the app at any time. Any personal data or files you have saved, such as guided navigation or URLs to maps, won't be removed, but they'll no longer function in the Maps app past **[DATE TBD]**. If you wish to still use maps powered by the Bing service, please visit [https://www.bing.com/maps](https://www.bing.com/maps). Maps is no longer preinstalled with Windows starting with the Windows 11, version 24H2 release.
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## Windows UWP Map control and Windows Maps platform APIs
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In May 2024, we announced the unification of [Bing Maps for Enterprise](https://blogs.bing.com/maps/2024-05/Microsoft-Announces-Vision-for-Next-Generation-of-Enterprise-Maps) with [Azure Maps](https://azure.microsoft.com/products/azure-maps). This means that going forward, Azure Maps will combine the best of Bing Maps for Enterprise and Azure Maps. If your solution uses the Windows UWP Map control, look to move to an Azure Maps based replacement within one year of this deprecation notice rather than the end date for the entire Bing Maps for Enterprise platform. The following resources can help you with this transition:
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- [Migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps](/azure/azure-maps/migrate-bing-maps-overview)
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- [Use the Azure Maps map control](/azure/azure-maps/how-to-use-map-control)
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- [Azure Maps code samples](https://samples.azuremaps.com/)
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- [Bing Maps Blog](https://blogs.bing.com/maps)
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- [Azure Maps Blog](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/category/azure/blog/azuremapsblog)
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## Paint 3D
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Paint 3D is deprecated and will be removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024. Existing installations of Paint 3D will continue to work, but the app will no longer be available for download from the Microsoft Store. If you remove the app, you can reinstall it from the Microsoft Store until November 4, 2024. After that date, Paint 3D will no longer be available for download. Paint 3D was preinstalled on some Windows 10 devices, but wasn't preinstalled on Windows 11 devices. Some alternatives to Paint 3D include:
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title: Deprecated features in the Windows client
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description: Review the list of features that Microsoft is no longer actively developing in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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ms.date: 02/19/2025
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ms.date: 04/08/2025
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ms.service: windows-client
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ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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| Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced |
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| Maps app <!--9853653--> | Maps app is deprecated and will be removed from the Microsoft Store on **[Date TBD]** and will no longer be supported. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](deprecated-features-resources.md#maps-app). | April 2025 |
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=======
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| VBS enclaves for Windows 11, version 23H2 and earlier <!--9693593-->| [VBS enclaves](/windows/win32/trusted-execution/vbs-enclaves) are being deprecated on Windows 11, version 23H2 and earlier versions of Windows. Support for VBS enclaves will continue for Windows 11, version 24H2 and later. </br> </br> VBS enclaves are being [deprecated on Windows Server 2022](/windows-server/get-started/removed-deprecated-features-windows-server) and earlier versions of Windows Server. Support for VBS enclaves will continue for Windows Server 2025 and later. | April 2025 |
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| Windows UWP Map control and Windows Maps platform APIs <!--9853556--> | The [Windows UWP Map control](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps) and [Windows Maps platform APIs](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) within Windows have been deprecated as of April 8, 2025. The Maps UWP Control and Maps platform support within Windows will continue to function but will not be updated. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](deprecated-features-resources.md#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis). | April 8, 2025 |
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| Line printer daemon (LPR/LPD) <!--9787121--> | Deprecation reminder: [The line printer daemon protocol (LPR/LPD) was deprecated](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/hh831568(v=ws.11)#printing) starting in Windows Server 2012. As removal of the line printer daemon protocol nears, we'd like to remind customers to ensure their environments are prepared for removal. When these features are eventually removed, clients that print to a server using this protocol, such as UNIX clients, will not be able to connect or print. Instead, UNIX clients should use IPP. Windows clients can connect to UNIX shared printers using the [Windows Standard Port Monitor](/troubleshoot/windows-server/printing/standard-port-monitor-for-tcpip). | [Original announcement: Windows Server 2012](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/hh831568(v=ws.11)#printing) </br> <br> Courtesy reminder: February 2025 |
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| Location History <!--9798092--> | We are deprecating and removing the Location History feature, an [API](/uwp/api/windows.devices.geolocation.geolocator.getgeopositionhistoryasync) that allowed Cortana to access 24 hours of device history when location was enabled. With the removal of the Location History feature, location data will no longer be saved locally and the corresponding settings will also be removed from the **Privacy & Security** > **Location** page in **Settings**. | February 2025 |
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| Suggested actions <!--9614241-->| Suggested actions that appear when you copy a phone number or future date in Windows 11 are deprecated and will be removed in a future Windows 11 update. | December 2024 |
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manager: aaroncz
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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ms.topic: article
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ms.date: 03/18/2025
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ms.date: 04/14/2025
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Individuals or organizations who elect to continue using Windows 10 after support ends on October 14, 2025, will have the option of enrolling their PCs into a paid ESU subscription. The ESU program enables PCs to continue to receive critical and important security updates through an annual subscription service after support ends. The [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/) defines the [severity rating for security updates](https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/security-update-severity-rating-system).
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> [!Note]
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> Looking for consumer information? For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, more information about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 is available in the frequently asked questions section of the [End of support for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/end-of-support) page. <!--10013381-->
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## Device prerequisites
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### How much does ESU cost?
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Extended Security Updates for organizations and businesses on Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see [When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628). The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is available at no additional cost for Windows 10 virtual machines running in Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop. Additionally, Windows 10 endpoints connecting to Windows 365 Cloud PCs will be entitled to the ESU for up to three years, with an active Windows 365 subscription license. For more information about Windows 365, see [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/overview).
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Extended Security Updates for organizations and businesses on Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see [When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628). The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is available at no additional cost for Windows 10 virtual machines in the following services:
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- [Windows 365](/windows-365/overview)
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- [Azure Virtual Desktop](/azure/virtual-desktop/overview)
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- [Azure virtual machines](/azure/virtual-machines/overview)
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- [Azure Dedicated Host](/azure/virtual-machines/dedicated-hosts)
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- [Azure VMware Solution](/azure/azure-vmware/introduction)
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- [Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure](/azure/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-on-azure/about-nc2-on-azure)
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- [Azure Local](/azure/azure-local/overview) (Azure Local is the new name for Azure Stack HCI)
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- [Azure Stack Hub](/azure-stack/operator/azure-stack-overview)
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- [Azure Stack Edge](/azure/databox-online/)
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Additionally, Windows 10 endpoints connecting to Windows 365 Cloud PCs will be entitled to the ESU for up to three years, with an active Windows 365 subscription license. For more information about Windows 365, see [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/overview).
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For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 will be available for purchase at $30 for one year.
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ms.topic: include
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ms.date: 03/27/2025
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---
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> [!Tip]
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> If you'd like to know what's coming to Windows, check out the [Windows Roadmap](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/business/roadmap). The roadmap is a high-level overview of the features and functionality that are planned for future releases of Windows.
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<!--This file is used by temporary-enterprise-feature-control.md, windows-11-overview.md, windows-11-plan.md, and deployment/update/release-cycle.md. Headings are driven by article context. 9881227 -->
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## Updates
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Windows Update for Business enables information technology administrators to keep the Windows 10-based devices in their organization always up to date with the latest security defenses and Windows features by directly connecting these systems to Microsoft's Windows Update service.
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Windows Update client policies enable information technology administrators to keep the Windows 10-based devices in their organization always up to date with the latest security defenses and Windows features by directly connecting these systems to Microsoft's Windows Update service.
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By using group policy objects, Windows Update for Business is an easily established and implemented system that enables organizations and administrators to exercise control on how their Windows 10-based devices are updated, by allowing:
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By using group policy objects, Windows Update client policies are an easily established and implemented system that enables organizations and administrators to exercise control on how their Windows 10-based devices are updated, by allowing:
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- **Deployment and validation groups**; where administrators can specify which devices go first in an update wave, and which devices will come later (to ensure any quality bars are met).
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- **Use with existing tools** such as Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager.
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Together, these Windows Update for Business features help reduce device management costs, provide controls over update deployment, offer quicker access to security updates, and provide access to the latest innovations from Microsoft on an ongoing basis. Windows Update for Business is a free service for all Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions, and can be used independent of, or in conjunction with, existing device management solutions such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and [Microsoft Configuration Manager](/configmgr).
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Together, these Windows Update client policies features help reduce device management costs, provide controls over update deployment, offer quicker access to security updates, and provide access to the latest innovations from Microsoft on an ongoing basis. Windows Update client policies are a free service for all Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions, and can be used independent of, or in conjunction with, existing device management solutions such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and [Microsoft Configuration Manager](/configmgr).
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Learn more about [Windows Update for Business](/windows/deployment/update/waas-manage-updates-wufb).
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Learn more about [Windows Update client policies](/windows/deployment/update/waas-manage-updates-wufb).
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For more information about updating Windows 10, see [Windows 10 servicing options for updates and upgrades](/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates).
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### Optimize update delivery
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With changes delivered in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, [express updates](/windows/deployment/do/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates#express-update-delivery) are now fully supported with Configuration Manager. It's also supported with other third-party updating and management products that [implement this new functionality](/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/deploy/express-update-delivery-isv-support). This support is in addition to current express support on Windows Update, Windows Update for Business and WSUS.
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With changes delivered in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, [express updates](/windows/deployment/do/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates#express-update-delivery) are now fully supported with Configuration Manager. It's also supported with other third-party updating and management products that [implement this new functionality](/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/deploy/express-update-delivery-isv-support). This support is in addition to current express support on Windows Update, Windows Update client policies, and WSUS.
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>[!NOTE]
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> The above changes can be made available to Windows 10, version 1607, by installing the April 2017 cumulative update.
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ms.date: 11/01/2023
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ms.date: 03/27/2025
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Features that are turned off by default are listed in the KB article for the monthly cumulative update. Typically, a feature is selected to be off by default because it either impacts the user experience or IT administrators significantly. For example, a feature might be turned off by default if it requires a change in user behavior or if it requires IT administrators to take action before the feature can be used.
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[!INCLUDE [Windows roadmap](./includes/windows-roadmap.md)]
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## Temporary enterprise feature control
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Features behind temporary enterprise control are automatically disabled for devices that have their Windows updates managed by policies.
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| Windows Spotlight provides a minimized experience, opportunities to learn more about each image, and allows users to preview images at full screen.<!--8092554, WIP.23511 & WIP.25281, AllowWindowsSpotlight-->| [September 2023 - KB5030310](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5030310) | [Feature Update to Windows 11, version 23H2](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5027397) | This feature also has a permanent control: </br></br> **CSP**: ./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Experience/[AllowWindowsSpotlight](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#allowwindowsspotlight)</br> </br>**Group Policy**: User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Cloud Content\\**Turn off all Windows spotlight features**|
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| Copilot in Windows <!--8092554, WIP.23493 -->| [September 2023 - KB5030310](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5030310) | [Feature Update to Windows 11, version 23H2](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5027397) | This feature has a permanent control. For more information, see the [Windows 11 features with permanent enterprise feature control](#windows-11-features-with-permanent-enterprise-feature-control) section. |
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| Dev Home <!--8092554, WIP.23506-->| [September 2023 - KB5030310](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5030310) | [Feature Update to Windows 11, version 23H2](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5027397) | `Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.Windows.DevHome` |
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| Dev Drive <!--8092554, WIP.23466-->| [September 2023 - KB5030310](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5030310) | [Feature Update to Windows 11, version 23H2](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5027397) | This feature has multiple permanent controls. For more information, see the [Windows 11 features with permanent enterprise feature control](#windows-11-features-with-permanent-enterprise-feature-control) section |
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| Dev Drive <!--8092554, WIP.23466-->| [September 2023 - KB5030310](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5030310) | [Feature Update to Windows 11, version 23H2](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5027397) | This feature has multiple permanent controls. For more information, see the [Windows 11 features with permanent enterprise feature control](#windows-11-features-with-permanent-enterprise-feature-control) section |
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## Permanent enterprise feature control
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- **Windows 10 Professional**: Serviced for 18 months from the release date.
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- **Windows 10 Enterprise**: Serviced for 30 months from the release date.
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Windows 10, version 22H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services including Configuration Manager, Windows Update for Business, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2022/10/18/how-to-get-the-windows-10-2022-update/).
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Windows 10, version 22H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services including Configuration Manager, Windows Update client policies, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2022/10/18/how-to-get-the-windows-10-2022-update/).
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Devices running earlier supported versions of Windows 10 can update to version 22H2 using an enablement package. For more information, see [Feature update to Windows 10, version 22H2 by using an enablement package](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/kb5015684-featured-update-to-windows-10-version-22h2-by-using-an-enablement-package-09d43632-f438-47b5-985e-d6fd704eee61).
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- **Windows 11 Pro**: Serviced for 24 months from the release date.
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- **Windows 11 Enterprise**: Serviced for 36 months from the release date.
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Windows 11, version 22H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update for Business, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [How to get the Windows 11, version 22H2 update](https://aka.ms/W11/how-to-get-22H2). Review the [Windows 11, version 22H2 Windows IT Pro blog post](https://aka.ms/new-in-22H2) to discover information about available deployment resources such as the [Windows Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
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Windows 11, version 22H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update client policies, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [How to get the Windows 11, version 22H2 update](https://aka.ms/W11/how-to-get-22H2). Review the [Windows 11, version 22H2 Windows IT Pro blog post](https://aka.ms/new-in-22H2) to discover information about available deployment resources such as the [Windows Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
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To learn more about the status of the update rollout, known issues, and new information, see [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/).
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Devices updating from Windows 11, version 22H2 use an enablement package. Most the files for the 23H2 update already exist on Windows 11, version 22H2 devices that have installed a recent monthly security update. Many of the new features have already been enabled on Windows 11, version 22H2 clients. However, some features are just in an inactive and dormant state because they are under [temporary enterprise feature control](temporary-enterprise-feature-control.md). These new features remain dormant until they're turned on through the enablement package, a small, quick-to-install switch that activates all of the Windows 11, version 23H2 features.
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Windows 11, version 23H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update for Business, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [How to get the Windows 11, version 23H2 update](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/?p=178531). Review the [Windows 11, version 23H2 Windows IT Pro blog post](https://aka.ms/new-in-23H2) to discover information about available deployment resources such as the [Windows Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
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Windows 11, version 23H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update client policies, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [How to get the Windows 11, version 23H2 update](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/?p=178531). Review the [Windows 11, version 23H2 Windows IT Pro blog post](https://aka.ms/new-in-23H2) to discover information about available deployment resources such as the [Windows Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
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To learn more about the status of the update rollout, known issues, and new information, see [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/).
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## Features no longer under temporary enterprise control
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[Temporary enterprise feature control](temporary-enterprise-feature-control.md) temporarily turns off certain features that were introduced during monthly cumulative updates for managed Windows 11, version 22H2 devices. For the purposes of temporary enterprise control, a system is considered managed if it's configured to get updates from Windows Update for Business or [Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)](/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/get-started/windows-server-update-services-wsus). Clients that get updates from Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune are considered managed since their updates ultimately come from WSUS or Windows Updates for Business.
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[Temporary enterprise feature control](temporary-enterprise-feature-control.md) temporarily turns off certain features that were introduced during monthly cumulative updates for managed Windows 11, version 22H2 devices. For the purposes of temporary enterprise control, a system is considered managed if it's configured to get updates from Windows Update client policies or [Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)](/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/get-started/windows-server-update-services-wsus). Clients that get updates from Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune are considered managed since their updates ultimately come from WSUS or Windows Updates for Business.
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When a managed Windows 11, version 22H2 device installs [version 23H2](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5027397), the following features will no longer be under temporary enterprise feature control:
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Devices must be running Windows 11, version 23H2 or 22H2 with the May 2024 nonsecurity preview update, or a later update, installed in order to update to version 24H2. Windows 11, version 24H2 is a full OS swap so it isn't available as an enablement package. Windows 10 devices can be upgraded to to Windows 11, version 24H2 using the same familiar processes, policies, and management solutions you used to originally deploy Windows 10.
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Windows 11, version 24H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update for Business, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [How to get the Windows 11, version 24H2 update](https://aka.ms/how-to-get-24H2). Review the [Windows 11, version 24H2 Windows IT Pro blog post](https://aka.ms/new-in-24H2) to discover information about available deployment resources such as the [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
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Windows 11, version 24H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update client policies, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [How to get the Windows 11, version 24H2 update](https://aka.ms/how-to-get-24H2). Review the [Windows 11, version 24H2 Windows IT Pro blog post](https://aka.ms/new-in-24H2) to discover information about available deployment resources such as the [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
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To learn more about the status of the update rollout, known issues, and new information, see [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/).
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## Features no longer under temporary enterprise control
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[Temporary enterprise feature control](temporary-enterprise-feature-control.md) temporarily turns off certain features that were introduced during monthly cumulative updates for managed Windows 11 devices. For the purposes of temporary enterprise control, a system is considered managed if it's configured to get updates from Windows Update for Business or [Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)](/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/get-started/windows-server-update-services-wsus). Clients that get updates from Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune are considered managed since their updates ultimately come from WSUS or Windows Updates for Business.
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[Temporary enterprise feature control](temporary-enterprise-feature-control.md) temporarily turns off certain features that were introduced during monthly cumulative updates for managed Windows 11 devices. For the purposes of temporary enterprise control, a system is considered managed if it's configured to get updates from Windows Update client policies or [Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)](/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/get-started/windows-server-update-services-wsus). Clients that get updates from Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune are considered managed since their updates ultimately come from WSUS or Windows Updates for Business.
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There aren't any features under temporary enterprise control between Windows 11, version 23H2 and Windows 11, version 24H2. For a list of features that were under temporary enterprise control between Windows 11, version 22H2 and Windows 11, version 23H2, see, [Windows 11 features behind temporary enterprise feature control](temporary-enterprise-feature-control.md).
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### Enable optional updates
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In addition to the monthly cumulative update, optional updates are available to provide new features and nonsecurity changes. Most optional updates are released on the fourth Tuesday of the month, known as optional nonsecurity preview releases. Optional updates can also include features that are gradually rolled out, known as controlled feature rollouts (CFRs). Installation of optional updates isn't enabled by default for devices that receive updates using Windows Update for Business. However, you can enable optional updates for devices by using the **Enable optional updates** policy. For more information about optional content, see [Enable optional updates](/windows/deployment/update/waas-configure-wufb#enable-optional-updates).
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In addition to the monthly cumulative update, optional updates are available to provide new features and nonsecurity changes. Most optional updates are released on the fourth Tuesday of the month, known as optional nonsecurity preview releases. Optional updates can also include features that are gradually rolled out, known as controlled feature rollouts (CFRs). Installation of optional updates isn't enabled by default for devices that receive updates using Windows Update client policies. However, you can enable optional updates for devices by using the **Enable optional updates** policy. For more information about optional content, see [Enable optional updates](/windows/deployment/update/waas-configure-wufb#enable-optional-updates).
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### Remote Desktop Connection improvements
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@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ manager: aaroncz
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author: mestew
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ms.author: mstewart
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ms.service: windows-client
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ms.date: 01/31/2024
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ms.date: 03/27/2025
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ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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ms.topic: overview
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@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ Your investments in updates and device management are carried forward. For examp
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This article lists what's new, and some of the features & improvements. For more information on what's new for OEMs, see [What's new in manufacturing, customization, and design](/windows-hardware/get-started/what-s-new-in-windows).
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[!INCLUDE [Windows roadmap](./includes/windows-roadmap.md)]
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## Security and scanning
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||||
The security and privacy features in Windows 11 are similar to Windows 10. Security for your devices starts with the hardware, and includes OS security, application security, and user & identity security. There are features available in the Windows OS to help in these areas. This section describes some of these features. For a more comprehensive view, including zero trust, see [Windows security](/windows/security/).
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@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.collection:
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- tier1
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||||
- essentials-get-started
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||||
ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
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||||
ms.date: 07/12/2024
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||||
ms.date: 03/27/2025
|
||||
appliesto:
|
||||
- ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
|
||||
---
|
||||
@ -55,13 +55,13 @@ Managed devices are devices that are under organizational control. Managed devic
|
||||
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||||
If you manage devices on behalf of your organization, you can upgrade eligible devices to Windows 11 using your existing deployment and management tools.
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||||
|
||||
Organizations that use Windows Update for Business also have the following benefits:
|
||||
Organizations that use Windows Update client policies also have the following benefits:
|
||||
|
||||
- Ensuring that devices that don't meet the minimum hardware requirements aren't automatically offered the Windows 11 upgrade.
|
||||
- More insight into safeguard holds. While safeguard holds function for Windows 11 devices just as they do for Windows 10 today, administrators using Windows Update for Business have access to information on which safeguard holds are preventing individual devices from taking the upgrade to Windows 11.
|
||||
- More insight into safeguard holds. While safeguard holds function for Windows 11 devices just as they do for Windows 10 today, administrators using Windows Update client policies have access to information on which safeguard holds are preventing individual devices from taking the upgrade to Windows 11.
|
||||
|
||||
> [!NOTE]
|
||||
> Also, Windows 11 has new Microsoft Software License Terms. If you deploy with Windows Update for Business or Windows Server Update Services, you accept these new license terms on behalf of the users in your organization.
|
||||
> Also, Windows 11 has new Microsoft Software License Terms. If you deploy with Windows Update client policies or Windows Server Update Services, you accept these new license terms on behalf of the users in your organization.
|
||||
|
||||
### Unmanaged devices
|
||||
|
||||
@ -104,6 +104,8 @@ A consolidated [Windows 11 update history](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/5
|
||||
|
||||
It's important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows 11. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations have a mix of Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates, and incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page.
|
||||
|
||||
[!INCLUDE [Windows roadmap](./includes/windows-roadmap.md)]
|
||||
|
||||
## Application compatibility
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft's compatibility promise for Windows 10 is maintained for Windows 11. Data from the App Assure program shows that Windows 10 compatibility rates are over 99.7% for enterprise organizations, including line of business (LOB) apps. Microsoft remains committed to ensuring that the apps you rely upon continue to work as expected when you upgrade. Windows 11 is subject to the same app compatibility validation requirements that are in place for Windows 10 today, for both feature and quality updates.
|
||||
|
||||
@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ The tools that you use for core workloads during Windows 10 deployments can stil
|
||||
|
||||
### Cloud-based solutions
|
||||
|
||||
- If you use [Windows Update for Business](/windows/deployment/update/waas-manage-updates-wufb) policies, you need to use the **Target Version** capability. This option is either through policy or [Windows Autopatch](/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-overview). You need to use this option instead of only using feature update deferrals to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Feature update deferrals are great for moving to newer versions of your current product. For example, Windows 10, version 21H2 to version 22H2. They don't automatically move devices between products, for example Windows 10 to Windows 11.
|
||||
- If you use [Windows Update client policies](/windows/deployment/update/waas-manage-updates-wufb) policies, you need to use the **Target Version** capability. This option is either through policy or [Windows Autopatch](/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-overview). You need to use this option instead of only using feature update deferrals to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Feature update deferrals are great for moving to newer versions of your current product. For example, Windows 10, version 21H2 to version 22H2. They don't automatically move devices between products, for example Windows 10 to Windows 11.
|
||||
|
||||
- If you use [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/) and have a Microsoft 365 E3 license, use the [feature update deployments](/mem/intune/protect/windows-10-feature-updates) page to select the latest version of Windows 11 and upgrade Windows 10 devices to Windows 11. You can also continue using the same update experience controls to manage Windows 10 and Windows 11 on the **Update Rings** page in Intune. If you aren't ready to move to Windows 11, keep the feature update version set at the version you're currently on. When you're ready to start upgrading devices, change the feature update deployment setting to specify Windows 11.
|
||||
|
||||
@ -52,10 +52,10 @@ The tools that you use for core workloads during Windows 10 deployments can stil
|
||||
|
||||
- The product field must specify Windows 11 in order for devices to upgrade to Windows 11. If only the target version field is configured, the service offers the device matching versions of the same product.
|
||||
|
||||
- Quality update deferrals continue to work the same across both Windows 10 and Windows 11. This behavior is true regardless of which management tool you use to configure Windows Update for Business policies.
|
||||
- Quality update deferrals continue to work the same across both Windows 10 and Windows 11. This behavior is true regardless of which management tool you use to configure Windows Update client policies.
|
||||
|
||||
> [!NOTE]
|
||||
> Endpoints managed by Windows Update for Business don't automatically upgrade to Windows 11 unless an administrator explicitly configures a **Target Version** using the [TargetReleaseVersion](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#update-targetreleaseversion) setting using a Windows CSP, a [feature update profile](/mem/intune/protect/windows-10-feature-updates) in Intune, or the [Select target Feature Update version setting](/windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-group-policy#i-want-to-stay-on-a-specific-version) group policy.
|
||||
> Endpoints managed by Windows Update client policies don't automatically upgrade to Windows 11 unless an administrator explicitly configures a **Target Version** using the [TargetReleaseVersion](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#update-targetreleaseversion) setting using a Windows CSP, a [feature update profile](/mem/intune/protect/windows-10-feature-updates) in Intune, or the [Select target Feature Update version setting](/windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-group-policy#i-want-to-stay-on-a-specific-version) group policy.
|
||||
|
||||
## Cloud-based management
|
||||
|
||||
@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ To validate that your apps, infrastructure, and deployment processes are ready f
|
||||
|
||||
If you use [Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)](/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/get-started/windows-server-update-services-wsus), you can deploy directly from the Windows Insider Prerelease category using one of the following processes:
|
||||
|
||||
- Set **Manage Preview Builds** to **Release Preview** in Windows Update for Business.
|
||||
- Set **Manage Preview Builds** to **Release Preview** in Windows Update client policies.
|
||||
- Use Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Marketplace images.
|
||||
- Download and deploy ISOs from Microsoft's Windows Insider Program ISO download page.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user