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|Feature | Details and mitigation | Announced in version | |Feature | Details and mitigation | Announced in version |
| ----------- | --------------------- | ---- | | ----------- | --------------------- | ---- |
| Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 |
| Windows Phone Backup | Windows Phone Backup is deprecated. Data backed up by Windows Phone Backup will no longer be available starting January, 2021. | 20H2 |
| Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 | | Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 |
| Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 | | Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 |
| Dynamic Disks | The [Dynamic Disks](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/fileio/basic-and-dynamic-disks#dynamic-disks) feature is no longer being developed. This feature will be fully replaced by [Storage Spaces](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/storage-spaces/overview) in a future release.| 2004 | | Dynamic Disks | The [Dynamic Disks](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/fileio/basic-and-dynamic-disks#dynamic-disks) feature is no longer being developed. This feature will be fully replaced by [Storage Spaces](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/storage-spaces/overview) in a future release.| 2004 |
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|[Software Restriction Policies](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/software-restriction-policies/software-restriction-policies) in Group Policy|Instead of using the Software Restriction Policies through Group Policy, you can use [AppLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/applocker/applocker-overview) or [Windows Defender Application Control](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control) to control which apps users can access and what code can run in the kernel.| 1803 | |[Software Restriction Policies](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/identity/software-restriction-policies/software-restriction-policies) in Group Policy|Instead of using the Software Restriction Policies through Group Policy, you can use [AppLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/applocker/applocker-overview) or [Windows Defender Application Control](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control) to control which apps users can access and what code can run in the kernel.| 1803 |
|[Offline symbol packages](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/debugger/debugger-download-symbols) (Debug symbol MSIs)|We're no longer making the symbol packages available as a downloadable MSI. Instead, the [Microsoft Symbol Server is moving to be an Azure-based symbol store](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/windbg/2017/10/18/update-on-microsofts-symbol-server/). If you need the Windows symbols, connect to the Microsoft Symbol Server to cache your symbols locally or use a manifest file with SymChk.exe on a computer with internet access.| 1803 | |[Offline symbol packages](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/debugger/debugger-download-symbols) (Debug symbol MSIs)|We're no longer making the symbol packages available as a downloadable MSI. Instead, the [Microsoft Symbol Server is moving to be an Azure-based symbol store](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/windbg/2017/10/18/update-on-microsofts-symbol-server/). If you need the Windows symbols, connect to the Microsoft Symbol Server to cache your symbols locally or use a manifest file with SymChk.exe on a computer with internet access.| 1803 |
|Windows Help Viewer (WinHlp32.exe)|All Windows help information is [available online](https://support.microsoft.com/products/windows?os=windows-10). The Windows Help Viewer is no longer supported in Windows 10. If for any reason you see an error message about "help not supported," possibly when using a non-Microsoft application, read [this support article](https://support.microsoft.com/help/917607/error-opening-help-in-windows-based-programs-feature-not-included-or-h) for additional information and any next steps.| 1803 | |Windows Help Viewer (WinHlp32.exe)|All Windows help information is [available online](https://support.microsoft.com/products/windows?os=windows-10). The Windows Help Viewer is no longer supported in Windows 10. If for any reason you see an error message about "help not supported," possibly when using a non-Microsoft application, read [this support article](https://support.microsoft.com/help/917607/error-opening-help-in-windows-based-programs-feature-not-included-or-h) for additional information and any next steps.| 1803 |
|MBAE service metadata|The MBAE app experience is replaced by an MO UWP app. For more information, see [Developer guide for creating service metadata](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/mobilebroadband/developer-guide-for-creating-service-metadata) | 1803 |
|Contacts feature in File Explorer|We're no longer developing the Contacts feature or the corresponding [Windows Contacts API](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/ff800913.aspx). Instead, you can use the People app in Windows 10 to maintain your contacts.| 1803 | |Contacts feature in File Explorer|We're no longer developing the Contacts feature or the corresponding [Windows Contacts API](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/ff800913.aspx). Instead, you can use the People app in Windows 10 to maintain your contacts.| 1803 |
|Phone Companion|Use the **Phone** page in the Settings app. In Windows 10, version 1709, we added the new **Phone** page to help you sync your mobile phone with your PC. It includes all the Phone Companion features.| 1803 | |Phone Companion|Use the **Phone** page in the Settings app. In Windows 10, version 1709, we added the new **Phone** page to help you sync your mobile phone with your PC. It includes all the Phone Companion features.| 1803 |
|IPv4/6 Transition Technologies (6to4, ISATAP, Teredo, and Direct Tunnels)|6to4 has been disabled by default since Windows 10, version 1607 (the Anniversary Update), ISATAP has been disabled by default since Windows 10, version 1703 (the Creators Update), Teredo has been disabled since Windows 10, version 1803, and Direct Tunnels has always been disabled by default. Please use native IPv6 support instead.| 1803 | |IPv4/6 Transition Technologies (6to4, ISATAP, Teredo, and Direct Tunnels)|6to4 has been disabled by default since Windows 10, version 1607 (the Anniversary Update), ISATAP has been disabled by default since Windows 10, version 1703 (the Creators Update), Teredo has been disabled since Windows 10, version 1803, and Direct Tunnels has always been disabled by default. Please use native IPv6 support instead.| 1803 |

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|Feature | Details and mitigation | Removed in version | |Feature | Details and mitigation | Removed in version |
| ----------- | --------------------- | ------ | | ----------- | --------------------- | ------ |
|MBAE service metadata|The MBAE app experience is replaced by an MO UWP app. Metadata for the MBAE service is removed. | 20H2 |
| Connect app | The **Connect** app for wireless projection using Miracast is no longer installed by default, but is available as an optional feature. To install the app, click on **Settings** > **Apps** > **Optional features** > **Add a feature** and then install the **Wireless Display** app. | 2004 | | Connect app | The **Connect** app for wireless projection using Miracast is no longer installed by default, but is available as an optional feature. To install the app, click on **Settings** > **Apps** > **Optional features** > **Add a feature** and then install the **Wireless Display** app. | 2004 |
| Rinna and Japanese Address suggestion | The Rinna and Japanese Address suggestion service for Microsoft Japanese Input Method Editor (IME) ended on August 13th, 2020. For more information, see [Rinna and Japanese Address suggestion will no longer be offered](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4576767/windows-10-rinna-and-japanese-address-suggestion) | 2004 | | Rinna and Japanese Address suggestion | The Rinna and Japanese Address suggestion service for Microsoft Japanese Input Method Editor (IME) ended on August 13th, 2020. For more information, see [Rinna and Japanese Address suggestion will no longer be offered](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4576767/windows-10-rinna-and-japanese-address-suggestion) | 2004 |
| Cortana | Cortana has been updated and enhanced in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. With [these changes](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-2004#cortana), some previously available consumer skills such as music, connected home, and other non-Microsoft skills are no longer available. | 2004 | | Cortana | Cortana has been updated and enhanced in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. With [these changes](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-2004#cortana), some previously available consumer skills such as music, connected home, and other non-Microsoft skills are no longer available. | 2004 |

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To download and install Windows 10, version 2004, use Windows Update (**Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update**). To download and install Windows 10, version 2004, use Windows Update (**Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update**).
## Security ## Microsoft Edge
### Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) This release automatically includes the new Chromium-based [Microsoft Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/business) browser instead of the legacy version of Edge.
This release includes improved support for non-ASCII file paths has been added for Microsoft Defender ATP Auto Incident Response (IR). ## Servicing
The [DisableAntiSpyware](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/unattend/security-malware-windows-defender-disableantispyware) parameter is deprecated in this release. ### Windows Update
There are several changes that help improve the security of devices that scan Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for updates. For more information, see [Changes to improve security for Windows devices scanning WSUS](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/changes-to-improve-security-for-windows-devices-scanning-wsus/ba-p/1645547).
## Device management ## Device management
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There is no new ADK for Windows 10, version 20H2. The ADK for Windows 10, version 2004 will also work with Windows 10, version 20H2. For more information, see [Download and install the Windows ADK](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install). There is no new ADK for Windows 10, version 20H2. The ADK for Windows 10, version 2004 will also work with Windows 10, version 20H2. For more information, see [Download and install the Windows ADK](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
## Servicing ## Security
### Windows Update ### Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
There are several changes that help improve the security of devices that scan Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for updates. For more information, see [Changes to improve security for Windows devices scanning WSUS](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/changes-to-improve-security-for-windows-devices-scanning-wsus/ba-p/1645547). This release includes improved support for non-ASCII file paths has been added for Microsoft Defender ATP Auto Incident Response (IR).
The [DisableAntiSpyware](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/unattend/security-malware-windows-defender-disableantispyware) parameter is deprecated in this release.
## Virtualization ## Virtualization
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In addition [Windows Virtual Desktop is now generally available in the Azure Government cloud](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/windows-virtual-desktop-is-now-generally-available-in-the-azure-government-cloud/). In addition [Windows Virtual Desktop is now generally available in the Azure Government cloud](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/windows-virtual-desktop-is-now-generally-available-in-the-azure-government-cloud/).
## Microsoft Edge
This release automatically includes the new Chromium-based [Microsoft Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/business) browser instead of the legacy version of Edge.
## Windows Shell ## Windows Shell
Several enhancements to the Windows 10 user interface are implemented in this release: Several enhancements to the Windows 10 user interface are implemented in this release: