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| Inactivity Timeout| Default: 30 seconds <br>Option: Any numeric value <br>Data Type: Integer <br> Type: REG_DWORD | This setting allows you to manage the period of inactivity before dimming the device. If you do not configure this setting, the inactivity timeout is 30 seconds.|
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| Telemetry Enabled | Default: 01 <br>Option: 01, 00 <br> Type: REG_BINARY | This setting allows you to manage the sharing of app usage information to improve software and provide better user experience. To disable telemetry, set the value to 00. If you do not configure this setting, telemetry information is shared with Microsoft in accordance with the [Microsoft Privacy Statement](https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement). |
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## Changes and updates
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### Version 1.12.239.0
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*Release Date: 26 April 2019*<br>
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This version of Surface Brightness Control adds support for the following:
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- Touch delay fixes.
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## Related topics
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- [Battery limit setting](battery-limit.md)
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To run SDT for Business, download the components listed in the following table.
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>[!NOTE]
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>In contrast to the way you typically install MSI packages, the SDT distributable MSI package can only be created by running Windows Installer (msiexec.exe) at a command prompt and setting the custom flag `ADMINMODE = 1`. For details, see [Run Surface Diagnostic Toolkit using commands](surface-diagnostic-toolkit-command-line.md).
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Mode | Primary scenarios | Download | Learn more
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--- | --- | --- | ---
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Desktop mode | Assist users in running SDT on their Surface devices to troubleshoot issues.<br>Create a custom package to deploy on one or more Surface devices allowing users to select specific logs to collect and analyze. | SDT distributable MSI package:<br>Microsoft Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business Installer<br>[Surface Tools for IT](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46703) | [Use Surface Diagnostic Toolkit in desktop mode](surface-diagnostic-toolkit-desktop-mode.md)
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Command line | Directly troubleshoot Surface devices remotely without user interaction, using standard tools such as Configuration Manager. It includes the following commands:<br>`-DataCollector` collects all log files<br>`-bpa` runs health diagnostics using Best Practice Analyzer.<br>`-windowsupdate` checks Windows update for missing firmware or driver updates.<br><br>**Note:** Support for the ability to confirm warranty information will be available via the command `-warranty` | SDT console app:<br>Microsoft Surface Diagnostics App Console<br>[Surface Tools for IT](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46703) | [Run Surface Diagnostic Toolkit using commands](surface-diagnostic-toolkit-command-line.md)
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Command line | Directly troubleshoot Surface devices remotely without user interaction, using standard tools such as Configuration Manager. It includes the following commands:<br>`-DataCollector` collects all log files<br>`-bpa` runs health diagnostics using Best Practice Analyzer.<br>`-windowsupdate` checks Windows update for missing firmware or driver updates.<br>`-warranty` checks warranty information. <br><br>| SDT console app:<br>Microsoft Surface Diagnostics App Console<br>[Surface Tools for IT](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46703) | [Run Surface Diagnostic Toolkit using commands](surface-diagnostic-toolkit-command-line.md)
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## Supported devices
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## Installing Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business
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To create an SDT package that you can distribute to users in your organization, you first need to install SDT at a command prompt and set a custom flag to install the tool in admin mode. SDT contains the following install option flags:
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To create an SDT package that you can distribute to users in your organization:
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1. Sign in to your Surface device using the Administrator account.
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2. Download SDT Windows Installer Package (.msi) from the [Surface Tools for IT download page](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46703) and copy it to a preferred location on your Surface device, such as Desktop.
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3. The SDT setup wizard appears, as shown in figure 1. Click **Next**.
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>[!NOTE]
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>If the setup wizard does not appear, ensure that you are signed into the Administrator account on your computer.
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*Figure 1. Surface Diagnostic Toolkit setup wizard*
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4. When the SDT setup wizard appears, click **Next**, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA)
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5. On the Install Options screen, change the default install location if desired.
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6. Under Setup Type, select **Advanced**.
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>[!NOTE]
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>The standard option allows users to run the diagnostic tool directly on their Surface device provided they are signed into their device using an Administrator account.
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7. Click **Next** and then click **Install**.
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## Installing using the command line
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If desired, you can install SDT at a command prompt and set a custom flag to install the tool in admin mode. SDT contains the following install option flags:
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- `SENDTELEMETRY` sends telemetry data to Microsoft. The flag accepts `0` for disabled or `1` for enabled. The default value is `1` to send telemetry.
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- `ADMINMODE` configures the tool to be installed in admin mode. The flag accepts `0` for client mode or `1` for IT Administrator mode. The default value is `0`.
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**To install SDT in ADMINMODE:**
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### To install SDT from the command line:
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1. Sign in to your Surface device using the Administrator account.
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2. Download SDT Windows Installer Package (.msi) from the [Surface Tools for IT download page](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46703) and copy it to a preferred location on your Surface device, such as Desktop.
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3. Open a command prompt and enter:
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1. Open a command prompt and enter:
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```
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msiexec.exe /i <the path of installer> ADMINMODE=1.
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C:\Users\Administrator> msiexec.exe/I"C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Microsoft_Surface_Diagnostic_Toolkit_for_Business_Installer.msi" ADMINMODE=1
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```
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4. The SDT setup wizard appears, as shown in figure 1. Click **Next**.
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>[!NOTE]
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>If the setup wizard does not appear, ensure that you are signed into the Administrator account on your computer.
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*Figure 1. Surface Diagnostic Toolkit setup wizard*
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5. When the SDT setup wizard appears, click **Next**, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA), and select a location to install the package.
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6. Click **Next** and then click **Install**.
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## Locating SDT on your Surface device
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Both SDT and the SDT app console are installed at `C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Surface\Microsoft Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business`.
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- [Use Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business using commands](surface-diagnostic-toolkit-command-line.md)
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## Changes and updates
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### Version 2.36.139.0
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*Release date: April 26, 2019*<br>
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This version of Surface Diagnostic Toolkit for Business adds support for the following:
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- Advanced Setup option to unlock admin capabilities through the installer UI, without requiring command line configuration.
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- Accessibility improvements.
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- Surface brightness control settings included in logs.
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- External monitor compatibility support link in report generator.
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