diff --git a/windows/manage/uev-administering-uev-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md b/windows/manage/uev-administering-uev-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md index 18ba1e781b..081924a8c9 100644 --- a/windows/manage/uev-administering-uev-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md +++ b/windows/manage/uev-administering-uev-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.prod: w10 User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) provides Windows PowerShell cmdlets to help administrators perform various UE-V tasks. The following sections provide more information about using Windows PowerShell in UE-V. **Note**   -Administering UE-V with Windows PowerShell requires Windows PowerShell 3.0 or higher. For a complete list of UE-V PowerShell cmdlets, see [UE-V Cmdlet Reference](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=393495). +Administering UE-V with Windows PowerShell requires PowerShell 3.0 or higher. For a complete list of UE-V PowerShell cmdlets, see [UE-V Cmdlet Reference](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=393495). ## Managing the UE-V service and packages by using Windows PowerShell and WMI diff --git a/windows/manage/uev-for-windows.md b/windows/manage/uev-for-windows.md index a18d0d16ed..4d79229c20 100644 --- a/windows/manage/uev-for-windows.md +++ b/windows/manage/uev-for-windows.md @@ -8,9 +8,11 @@ ms.sitesec: library ms.prod: w10 --- -# User Experience Virtualization for Windows 10, version 1607 +# User Experience Virtualization overview -Many users customize their settings for Windows and for specific applications. Customizable Windows settings include Windows Store appearance, language, background picture, font size, and accent colors. Customizable application settings include language, appearance, behavior, and user interface options. With User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), you can capture user-customized Windows and application settings and store them on a centrally managed network file share. When users log on, their personalized settings are applied to their work session, regardless of which device or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) sessions they log on to. +Many users customize their settings for Windows and for specific applications. Customizable Windows settings include Windows Store appearance, language, background picture, font size, and accent colors. Customizable application settings include language, appearance, behavior, and user interface options. + +With User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), you can capture user-customized Windows and application settings and store them on a centrally managed network file share. When users log on, their personalized settings are applied to their work session, regardless of which device or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) sessions they log on to. **With UE-V you can…** diff --git a/windows/manage/user-experience-virtualization-privacy-statement.md b/windows/manage/uev-privacy-statement.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/manage/user-experience-virtualization-privacy-statement.md rename to windows/manage/uev-privacy-statement.md diff --git a/windows/manage/uev-synchronizing-microsoft-office-with-uev.md b/windows/manage/uev-synchronizing-microsoft-office-with-uev.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6ac863cf37 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/manage/uev-synchronizing-microsoft-office-with-uev.md @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +--- +title: Synchronizing Microsoft Office with UE-V +description: Synchronizing Office with UE-V +author: MaggiePucciEvans +ms.pagetype: mdop, virtualization +ms.mktglfcycl: deploy +ms.sitesec: library +ms.prod: w10 +--- + + +# Synchronizing Office with UE-V + + +Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) 2.0 supports the synchronization of Microsoft Office application settings using a template available from the UE-V template gallery. The combination of UE-V 2 and App-V 5.0 SP2 support of Office Professional Plus enables the same experience on virtualized instance of Office 2013 from any UE-V-enabled device or virtualized desktop. + +To activate UE-V application settings support of Office 2013, you can download official UE-V Office 2013 templates from the [Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) 2 Template Gallery](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=246589). This resource provides Microsoft-authored UE-V settings location templates as well as community-developed settings location templates. + +## Microsoft Office support in UE-V + + +UE-V 1.0 and UE-V 2 include settings location templates for Microsoft Office 2010. These templates are distributed and registered as part of the UE-V Agent installation process. These templates help synchronize users’ Office experience between devices. The UE-V templates for Office 2013 provide a very similar settings experience to the templates for Office 2010. Microsoft Office 2013 settings roamed by Office 365 experience are not included in these settings. For a list of Office 365-specific settings, see [Overview of user and roaming settings for Office 2013](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=391220). + +## Synchronized Office 2013 Settings + + +The following tables contain the details for Office 2013 support in UE-V: + +### Supported UE-V templates for Microsoft Office + + ++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Office 2013 templates (UE-V 2.0, available on UE-V gallery):Office 2010 templates (UE-V 1.0 & 1.0 SP1):

MicrosoftOffice2013Win32.xml

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MicrosoftOffice2013Win64.xml

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MicrosoftLync2013Win32.xml

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MicrosoftLync2013Win64.xml

MicrosoftOffice2010Win32.xml

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MicrosoftOffice2010Win64.xml

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MicrosoftLync2010.xml

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+ +  + +### Microsoft Office Applications supported by the UE-V templates + + ++++ + + + + + + +

Microsoft Access 2013

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Microsoft Lync 2013

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Microsoft Excel 2013

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Microsoft InfoPath 2013

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Microsoft OneNote 2013

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Microsoft Outlook 2013

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Microsoft PowerPoint 2013

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Microsoft Project 2013

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Microsoft Publisher 2013

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Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013

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Microsoft Visio 2013

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Microsoft Word 2013

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Microsoft Office Upload Manager

Microsoft Access 2010

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Microsoft Lync 2010

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Microsoft Excel 2010

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Microsoft InfoPath 2010

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Microsoft OneNote 2010

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Microsoft Outlook 2010

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Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

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Microsoft Project 2010

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Microsoft Publisher 2010

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Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010

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Microsoft Visio 2010

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Microsoft Word 2010

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+ +  + +## Deploying the Office 2013 templates + + +You can deploy UE-V settings location template with the following methods: + +- **Registering template via PowerShell**. If you use Windows PowerShell to manage computers, run the following Windows PowerShell command open as an administrator to register this settings location template: + + ``` syntax + Register-UevTemplate -Path + ``` + + For more information using UE-V and Windows PowerShell, see [Managing UE-V Settings Location Templates Using Windows PowerShell and WMI](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md). + +- **Registering template via Template Catalog Path**. If you use the Settings Template Catalog Path to manage templates on users’ computers, copy the Office 2013 template into the folder defined in the UE-V service. The next time the Template Auto Update (ApplySettingsCatalog.exe) scheduled task runs, the settings location template will be registered on the device. For more information, see [Deploying the Settings Template Catalog for UE-V 2](http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn458942.aspx#deploycatalogue). + +- **Registering template via Configuration Manager**. If you use Configuration Manager to manage your UE-V settings storage templates, then recreate the Template Baseline CAB, import it into Configuration Manager, and then deploy the baseline to your clients. For more information, see the guidance provided in the documentation for the [System Center 2012 Configuration Pack for Microsoft User Experience Virtualization 2](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=317263). + +## Have a suggestion for UE-V? + + +Add or vote on suggestions [here](http://uev.uservoice.com/forums/280428-microsoft-user-experience-virtualization). For UE-V issues, use the [UE-V TechNet Forum](https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/home?forum=mdopuev&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc). diff --git a/windows/manage/uev-upgrade-uev-from-previous-releases b/windows/manage/uev-upgrade-uev-from-previous-releases new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e0b16fac4b --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/manage/uev-upgrade-uev-from-previous-releases @@ -0,0 +1,70 @@ +--- +title: Upgrading UE-V from previous releases +description: Explains how to upgrade to the latest version of UE-V. +author: MaggiePucciEvans +ms.pagetype: mdop, virtualization +ms.mktglfcycl: deploy +ms.sitesec: library +ms.prod: w10 +--- + +# Upgrade to UE-V for Windows, version 1607 + +Applies to: Windows 10, version 1607 + +If you’re already using UE-V 2.x and you’re planning to upgrade user devices to Windows 10, version 1607 or later releases, you need to make only a few adjustments to your existing environment. These steps are explained in more detail below. + +1. Upgrade user devices to Windows 10, version 1607 or later release. Performing an in-place upgrade automatically installs the UE-V service, updates the settings location path, and migrates users’ UE-V configurations. +2. Verify that UE-V settings were migrated correctly. +3. Enable the UE-V service on user devices. +4. Install the UE-V template generator. + +Important: You can upgrade your existing UE-V installation to Windows 10 from UE-V versions 2.1 or 2.0 only. If you are using a previous version of UE-V, you’ll need to upgrade from that version to UE-V 2.x before you upgrade to Windows 10. +Upgrade user devices to Windows 10, version 1607 + +Performing an in-place upgrade on user devices automatically installs the UE-V service and migrates UE-V settings. See the Windows 10 documentation for information about upgrading user devices to Windows 10. + +Verify that UE-V settings were migrated correctly (existing installations only) +After upgrading a user device to Windows 10, it’s important to verify that UE-V settings and template registrations were migrated correctly during the upgrade. You can verify UE-V settings using Windows Powershell or the device’s registry. + +To verify UE-V settings using Windows PowerShell: + +1. Run PowerShell as Administrator and enter Get-UEVConfiguration to view current configurations. +2. Check that the settings were successfully updated. +3. Enter Get-UEVTemplate to check that your templates are still registered. +Note: You’ll need to register the Notepad template again after you upgrade the device to Windows 10. +To verify UE-V settings using the device’s registry: + +1. In a command prompt, run Regedit as Administrator. +2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\UEV\Agent\Configuration. +3. Verify that the settings storage path and the settings template catalog path are pointing to the same locations as before you upgraded the device to Windows 10. + +Enable the UE-V service on user devices +The UE-V service is the client-side component that captures user-personalized application and Windows settings and saves them in settings packages. Settings packages are built, locally stored, and copied to the settings storage location. + +With Windows 10, version 1607 and later, the UE-V service is installed on user devices. Enable the service to start using UE-V. You can enable the service with the Group Policy editor or with Windows PowerShell. + +Important: The UE-V agent used in prior releases of UE-V is not supported in Windows 10. The UE-V service included with Windows 10, version 1607 and later releases, does not include the agent user interface and is configurable through cmdlets or registry settings only. + +To enable the UE-V service with Group Policy: +5. Open the device’s Group Policy Editor. +6. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft User Experience Virtualization. +7. Run Enable UEV. +8. Restart the device. +To enable the UE-V service with Windows PowerShell: +4. Run PowerShell as Administrator and enter Enable-UEV. +5. Restart the device. +6. Enter Get-UEVStatus to verify that the service was successfully enabled. + +Install the UE-V template generator + +The UE-V template generator is included in the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 10. +To install the UE-V template generator: + +1. Go to https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/windows-assessment-deployment-kit to access the ADK. +2. Click or press the Get Windows ADK for Windows 10 button on this page to start the ADK installer. On the screen pictured below, select Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Template Generator and then click or press Install. + +3. To open the generator, select Microsoft User Experience Virtualization Generator from the Start menu. + + + diff --git a/windows/manage/uev-whats-new-in-uev-for-windows.1.md b/windows/manage/uev-whats-new-in-uev-for-windows.1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d51cfea71d --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/manage/uev-whats-new-in-uev-for-windows.1.md @@ -0,0 +1,105 @@ +--- +title: What's New in UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 +description: What's New in UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 +author: MaggiePucciEvans +ms.pagetype: mdop, virtualization +ms.mktglfcycl: deploy +ms.sitesec: library +ms.prod: w10 +--- + +# What's New in UE-V + +Applies to: Windows 10, version 1607 + +User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) for Windows 10, version 1607, includes these new features and capabilities compared to UE-V 2.1. See [UE-V Release notes](uev-release-notes-1607.md) for more information about the UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 release. + +## UE-V is now a feature in Windows 10 + +With Windows 10, version 1607 and later releases, UE-V is included with [Windows 10 for Enterprise](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-for-enterprise) and no longer part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack. + +The changes in UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 impact already existing implementations of UE-V in the following ways: + +- The UE-V Agent is replaced by the UE-V service. The UE-V service is installed with Windows 10, version 1607 and no longer has to be deployed separately. Performing an in-place upgrade to Windows 10, version 1607, on user devices automatically installs the UE-V service, migrates users’ UE-V configurations, and updates the settings storage path. + +- The UE-V template generator is available from the Windows 10 ADK. In previous releases of UE-V, the template generator was included in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack. Although you’ll need to use the new template generator to create new settings location templates, existing settings location templates will continue to work. + +For more information about how to configure an existing UE-V installation after upgrading user devices to Windows 10, see . + + + +> **Important**  You can upgrade your existing UE-V installation to Windows 10 from UE-V versions 2.1 or 2.0 only. If you are using a previous version of UE-V, you’ll need to upgrade from that version to UE-V 2.x before you upgrade to Windows 10. + +## New UE-V template generator is available from the Windows 10 ADK + +UE-V for Windows 10 includes a new template generator, available from a new location. If you are upgrading from an existing UE-V installation, you’ll need to use the new generator to create settings location templates. The UE-V for Windows 10 template generator is now available in the [Windows 10 Assessment and Deployment Kit](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/windows-assessment-deployment-kit) (Windows ADK). + +## Compatibility with Microsoft Enterprise State Roaming + +With Windows 10, version 1607, users can synchronize Windows application settings and Windows operating system settings to Azure instead of to OneDrive. You can use the Windows 10 enterprise sync functionality together with UE-V on on-premises domain-joined devices only. + +In hybrid cloud environments, UE-V can roam win32 applications on-premise while [Enterprise State Roaming](https://azure.microsoft.com/documentation/articles/active-directory-windows-enterprise-state-roaming-overview/) (ESR) can roam the rest, e.g., Windows and desktop settings, themes, colors, etc., to an Azure cloud installation. + +To configure UE-V to roam Windows desktop and application data only, change the following group policies: + +- Disable “Roam Windows settings” group policy + +- Enable “Do not synchronize Windows Apps” group policy + +For more information about using UE-V with Enterprise State Roaming, see [Settings and data roaming FAQ](https://azure.microsoft.com/documentation/articles/active-directory-windows-enterprise-state-roaming-faqs/#what-are-the-options-for-roaming-settings-for-existing-windows-desktop-applications). + +Additionally, to enable Windows 10 and UE-V to work together, configure these policy settings in the Microsoft User Experience Virtualization node: + +- Enable “Do Not Synchronize Windows Apps” + +- Disable “Sync Windows Settings” + +## Settings Synchronization Behavior Changed in UE-V for Windows 10 + +While earlier versions of UE-V roamed taskbar settings between Windows 10 devices, UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 does not synchronize taskbar settings between devices running Windows 10 and devices running previous versions of Windows. + +In addition, UE-for Windows does not synchronize settings between the Microsoft Calculator in Windows 10 and the Microsoft Calculator in previous versions of Windows. + +## Support Added for Roaming Network Printers + +Users can now print to their saved network printers from any network device, including their default network printer. + +Printer roaming in UE-V requires one of these scenarios: + +- The print server can download the required driver when it roams to a new device. + +- The driver for the roaming network printer is pre-installed on any device that needs to access that network printer. + +- The printer driver can be imported from Windows Update. + +> **Note**  The UE-V printer roaming feature does not roam printer settings or preferences, such as printing double-sided. + +## Office 2016 Settings Location Template + +UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 includes the Microsoft Office 2016 settings location template with improved Outlook signature support. We’ve added synchronization of default signature settings for new, reply, and forwarded emails. Users no longer have to choose the default signature settings. + +> **Note**  An Outlook profile must be created on any device on which a user wants to synchronize their Outlook signature. If the profile is not already created, the user can create one and then restart Outlook on that device to enable signature synchronization. + +UE-V works with Office 365 to determine whether Office 2016 settings are roamed by Office 365. If settings are roamed by Office 365, they are not roamed by UE-V. See [Overview of user and roaming settings for Microsoft Office](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj733593.aspx) for more information. + +To enable settings synchronization using UE-V, do one of the following: + +- Use Group Policy to disable Office 365 synchronization + +- Do not enable the Office 365 synchronization experience during Office 2013 installation + +UE-V includes Office 2016, Office 2013, and Office 2010 templates. Office 2007 templates are no longer supported. Users can still use Office 2007 templates from UE-V 2.0 or earlier and can still get the templates from the UE-V template gallery located [here](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=246589). + +## Have a suggestion for UE-V? + +Add or vote on suggestions [here](http://uev.uservoice.com/forums/280428-microsoft-user-experience-virtualization). For UE-V issues, use the [UE-V TechNet Forum](https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/home?forum=mdopuev&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc). + +## Related topics + +- [Microsoft User Experience Virtualization](uev-for-windows.md) + +- [Get Started with UE-V](uev-getting-started.md) + +- [Prepare a UE-V Deployment](uev-prepare-for-deployment.md) + +- [User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Release Notes](uev-release-notes-1607.md) for Windows 10, version 1607 diff --git a/windows/manage/uev-working-with-custom-templates-and-the-uev-generator.md b/windows/manage/uev-working-with-custom-templates-and-the-uev-generator.md index 5ff075b1e3..87b33d7a61 100644 --- a/windows/manage/uev-working-with-custom-templates-and-the-uev-generator.md +++ b/windows/manage/uev-working-with-custom-templates-and-the-uev-generator.md @@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ ms.prod: w10 # Working with Custom UE-V Templates and the UE-V Template Generator +Applies to: Windows 10, version 1607 To synchronize application settings between user computers, User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) uses *settings location templates*. Some settings location templates are included in User Experience Virtualization. You can also create, edit, or validate custom settings location templates by using the UE-V template generator.