From 8b6721bda01790a657f6ec78d5ec167854b8894f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 29 May 2024 15:56:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] verifiergui-dep-8995057 --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 35fd910e40..633b7697ca 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- 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. -ms.date: 04/23/2024 +ms.date: 05/30/2024 ms.service: windows-client ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals ms.localizationpriority: medium @@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b | Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | |---|---|---| +| Driver Verifier GUI (verifiergui.exe) | Driver Verifier GUI, verifiergui.exe, is deprecated and will be removed in a future version of Windows. You can use [Verifier Command Line](/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/verifier-command-line) (verifier.exe) instead of the Driver Verifier GUI.| May 2024 | | NPLogonNotify and NPPasswordChangeNotify APIs | Starting in Windows 11, version 24H2, the inclusion of password payload in MPR notifications is set to disabled by default through group policy in [NPLogonNotify](/windows/win32/api/npapi/nf-npapi-nplogonnotify) and [NPPasswordChangeNotify](/windows/win32/api/npapi/nf-npapi-nppasswordchangenotify) APIs. The APIs may be removed in a future release. The primary reason for disabling this feature is to enhance security. When enabled, these APIs allow the caller to retrieve a user's password, presenting potential risks for password exposure and harvesting by malicious users. To include password payload in MPR notifications, set the [EnableMPRNotifications](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon#enablemprnotifications) policy to `enabled`.| March 2024 | | TLS server authentication certificates using RSA keys with key lengths shorter than 2048 bits | Support for certificates using RSA keys with key lengths shorter than 2048 bits will be deprecated. Internet standards and regulatory bodies disallowed the use of 1024-bit keys in 2013, recommending specifically that RSA keys should have a key length of 2048 bits or longer. For more information, see [Transitioning of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Sizes - Discussion Paper (nist.gov)](https://csrc.nist.gov/CSRC/media/Projects/Key-Management/documents/transitions/Transitioning_CryptoAlgos_070209.pdf). This deprecation focuses on ensuring that all RSA certificates used for TLS server authentication must have key lengths greater than or equal to 2048 bits to be considered valid by Windows.

TLS certificates issued by enterprise or test certification authorities (CA) aren't impacted with this change. However, we recommend that they be updated to RSA keys greater than or equal to 2048 bits as a security best practice. This change is necessary to preserve security of Windows customers using certificates for authentication and cryptographic purposes.| March 2024| | Test Base | [Test Base for Microsoft 365](/microsoft-365/test-base/overview), an Azure cloud service for application testing, is deprecated. The service will be retired in the future and will be no longer available for use after retirement. | March 2024 | From ca1b0a6c753f5a100e8a4a90dc2b6240215b73b0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 29 May 2024 16:05:14 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] verifiergui-dep-8995057 --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 633b7697ca..d06a4e9689 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b | Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | |---|---|---| -| Driver Verifier GUI (verifiergui.exe) | Driver Verifier GUI, verifiergui.exe, is deprecated and will be removed in a future version of Windows. You can use [Verifier Command Line](/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/verifier-command-line) (verifier.exe) instead of the Driver Verifier GUI.| May 2024 | +| Driver Verifier GUI (verifiergui.exe) | Driver Verifier GUI, verifiergui.exe, is deprecated and will be removed in a future version of Windows. You can use the [Verifier Command Line](/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/verifier-command-line) (verifier.exe) instead of the Driver Verifier GUI.| May 2024 | | NPLogonNotify and NPPasswordChangeNotify APIs | Starting in Windows 11, version 24H2, the inclusion of password payload in MPR notifications is set to disabled by default through group policy in [NPLogonNotify](/windows/win32/api/npapi/nf-npapi-nplogonnotify) and [NPPasswordChangeNotify](/windows/win32/api/npapi/nf-npapi-nppasswordchangenotify) APIs. The APIs may be removed in a future release. The primary reason for disabling this feature is to enhance security. When enabled, these APIs allow the caller to retrieve a user's password, presenting potential risks for password exposure and harvesting by malicious users. To include password payload in MPR notifications, set the [EnableMPRNotifications](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon#enablemprnotifications) policy to `enabled`.| March 2024 | | TLS server authentication certificates using RSA keys with key lengths shorter than 2048 bits | Support for certificates using RSA keys with key lengths shorter than 2048 bits will be deprecated. Internet standards and regulatory bodies disallowed the use of 1024-bit keys in 2013, recommending specifically that RSA keys should have a key length of 2048 bits or longer. For more information, see [Transitioning of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Sizes - Discussion Paper (nist.gov)](https://csrc.nist.gov/CSRC/media/Projects/Key-Management/documents/transitions/Transitioning_CryptoAlgos_070209.pdf). This deprecation focuses on ensuring that all RSA certificates used for TLS server authentication must have key lengths greater than or equal to 2048 bits to be considered valid by Windows.

TLS certificates issued by enterprise or test certification authorities (CA) aren't impacted with this change. However, we recommend that they be updated to RSA keys greater than or equal to 2048 bits as a security best practice. This change is necessary to preserve security of Windows customers using certificates for authentication and cryptographic purposes.| March 2024| | Test Base | [Test Base for Microsoft 365](/microsoft-365/test-base/overview), an Azure cloud service for application testing, is deprecated. The service will be retired in the future and will be no longer available for use after retirement. | March 2024 | From cdc79f0061059a932e76b6546f92b155e712c293 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tiaraquan Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:03:50 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] filename cleanup --- ...ishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json | 64 +++++++++++++++---- ...atch-customize-windows-update-settings.md} | 0 ...manage-windows-feature-update-releases.md} | 0 ...opatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md} | 0 ...h-windows-feature-update-status-report.md} | 0 ...ndows-feature-update-summary-dashboard.md} | 0 ...windows-feature-update-trending-report.md} | 0 ...ty-and-feature-update-reports-overview.md} | 0 ...-windows-quality-update-communications.md} | 0 ...ch-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp.md} | 0 ...opatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md} | 0 ...topatch-windows-quality-update-signals.md} | 0 ...h-windows-quality-update-status-report.md} | 0 ...ndows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md} | 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windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-summary-dashboard.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-trending-report.md => windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-trending-report.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-and-feature-update-reports-overview.md => windows-autopatch-windows-quality-and-feature-update-reports-overview.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-communications.md => windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-communications.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp.md => windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-overview.md => windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-signals.md => windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-signals.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-status-report.md => windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-status-report.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md => windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md} (100%) rename windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/{windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-trending-report.md => windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-trending-report.md} (100%) diff --git a/.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json b/.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json index 993bc42d4d..f84461f581 100644 --- a/.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json +++ b/.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json @@ -791,8 +791,8 @@ "redirect_document_id": true }, { - "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md", - "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-overview", + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-overview.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview", "redirect_document_id": true }, { @@ -806,8 +806,8 @@ "redirect_document_id": true }, { - "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-communications.md", - "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-communications", + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-communications.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-communications", "redirect_document_id": true }, { @@ -816,8 +816,8 @@ "redirect_document_id": false }, { - "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp.md", - "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp", + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp", "redirect_document_id": true }, { @@ -826,8 +826,8 @@ "redirect_document_id": false }, { - "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md", - "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-overview", + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-overview.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview", "redirect_document_id": true }, { @@ -836,13 +836,13 @@ "redirect_document_id": true }, { - "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-signals.md", - "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-signals", + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-signals.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-signals", "redirect_document_id": true }, { - "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md", - "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard", + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard", "redirect_document_id": true }, { @@ -1139,6 +1139,46 @@ "source_path": "windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-windows-10-clients-vamt.md", "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-windows-clients-vamt", "redirect_document_id": false + }, + { + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-manage-windows-feature-update-release.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-manage-windows-feature-update-releases", + "redirect_document_id": false + }, + { + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-trending-report.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-trending-report", + "redirect_document_id": false + }, + { + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-status-report.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-status-report", + "redirect_document_id": false + }, + { + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-update.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-customize-windows-update-settings", + "redirect_document_id": false + }, + { + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-status-report.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-status-report", + "redirect_document_id": true + }, + { + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-summary-dashboard.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-status-report", + "redirect_document_id": true + }, + { + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-trending-report.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-trending-report", + "redirect_document_id": true + }, + { + "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-and-feature-update-reports-overview.md", + "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-and-feature-update-reports-overview", + "redirect_document_id": true } ] } diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-update.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-customize-windows-update-settings.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-update.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-customize-windows-update-settings.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-manage-windows-feature-update-release.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-manage-windows-feature-update-releases.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-manage-windows-feature-update-release.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-manage-windows-feature-update-releases.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-overview.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-overview.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-status-report.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-status-report.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-status-report.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-status-report.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-summary-dashboard.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-summary-dashboard.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-summary-dashboard.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-summary-dashboard.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-trending-report.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-trending-report.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-trending-report.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-trending-report.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-and-feature-update-reports-overview.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-and-feature-update-reports-overview.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-and-feature-update-reports-overview.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-and-feature-update-reports-overview.md diff --git 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a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-overview.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-overview.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-signals.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-signals.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-signals.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-signals.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-status-report.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-status-report.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-status-report.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-status-report.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-summary-dashboard.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-trending-report.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-trending-report.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-quality-update-trending-report.md rename to windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-trending-report.md From 860aa8d733da53082431920809199c19e8850edc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tiaraquan Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:13:17 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Fixed broken links --- .openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json | 2 +- .../windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml | 4 ++-- .../prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md | 2 +- .../whats-new/windows-autopatch-whats-new-2023.md | 4 ++-- 4 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json b/.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json index f84461f581..ef42ecb141 100644 --- a/.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json +++ b/.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json @@ -1163,7 +1163,7 @@ { "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-status-report.md", "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-status-report", - "redirect_document_id": true + "redirect_document_id": false }, { "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-groups-windows-feature-update-summary-dashboard.md", diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml index 4081f4c8e6..f92f2bf122 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml @@ -108,13 +108,13 @@ sections: The decision of when to move to the next ring is handled by Windows Autopatch; it isn't customer configurable. - question: Can you customize the scheduling of an update rollout to only install on certain days and times? answer: | - No, you can't customize update scheduling. However, you can specify [active hours](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp.md#servicing-window) to prevent users from updating during business hours. + No, you can't customize update scheduling. However, you can specify [active hours](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-end-user-exp.md) to prevent users from updating during business hours. - question: Does Autopatch support include and exclude groups, or dynamic groups to define deployment ring membership? answer: | Windows Autopatch doesn't support managing update deployment ring membership using your Microsoft Entra groups. For more information, see [Moving devices in between deployment rings](../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md#moving-devices-in-between-deployment-rings). - question: Does Autopatch have two release cadences per update or are there two release cadences per-ring? answer: | - The release cadences are defined based on the update type. For example, a [regular cadence](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md#windows-quality-update-releases) (for a Windows quality update would be a gradual rollout from the Test ring to the Broad ring over 14 days whereas an [expedited release](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md#expedited-releases) would roll out more rapidly. + The release cadences are defined based on the update type. For example, a [regular cadence](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md) (for a Windows quality update would be a gradual rollout from the Test ring to the Broad ring over 14 days whereas an [expedited release](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md#expedited-releases) would roll out more rapidly. - name: Support questions: - question: What support is available for customers who need help with onboarding to Windows Autopatch? diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md index c9728ea4ad..c5a7d98976 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ The following Windows 10 editions, build version and architecture are supported - Windows 10 (1809+)/11 Pro for Workstations > [!IMPORTANT] -> While Windows Autopatch supports registering devices below the [minimum Windows OS version enforced by the service](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md#enforcing-a-minimum-windows-os-version), once registered, devices are automatically offered with the [minimum windows OS version](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md#enforcing-a-minimum-windows-os-version). The devices must be on a [minimum Windows OS currently serviced](/windows/release-health/release-information?msclkid=ee885719baa511ecb838e1a689da96d2) by the [Windows servicing channels](/windows/release-health/release-information?msclkid=ee885719baa511ecb838e1a689da96d2) to keep receiving monthly security updates that are critical to security and the health Windows. +> While Windows Autopatch supports registering devices below the [minimum Windows OS version enforced by the service](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md), once registered, devices are automatically offered with the [minimum windows OS version](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md). The devices must be on a [minimum Windows OS currently serviced](/windows/release-health/release-information?msclkid=ee885719baa511ecb838e1a689da96d2) by the [Windows servicing channels](/windows/release-health/release-information?msclkid=ee885719baa511ecb838e1a689da96d2) to keep receiving monthly security updates that are critical to security and the health Windows. > [!NOTE] > Windows Autopatch supports registering [Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)](/windows/whats-new/ltsc/) devices that are being currently serviced by the [Windows LTSC](/windows/release-health/release-information). The service only supports managing the [Windows quality updates](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md) workload for devices currently serviced by the LTSC. Windows Update for Business service and Windows Autopatch don't offer Windows feature updates for devices that are part of the LTSC. You must either use [LTSC media](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-10-enterprise) or the [Configuration Manager Operating System Deployment capabilities to perform an in-place upgrade](/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-cm/upgrade-to-windows-10-with-configuration-manager) for Windows devices that are part of the LTSC. diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/whats-new/windows-autopatch-whats-new-2023.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/whats-new/windows-autopatch-whats-new-2023.md index 6c2340a5cb..79867750b3 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/whats-new/windows-autopatch-whats-new-2023.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/whats-new/windows-autopatch-whats-new-2023.md @@ -211,8 +211,8 @@ Minor corrections such as typos, style, or formatting issues aren't listed. | Article | Description | | ----- | ----- | | [Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise](../operate/windows-autopatch-microsoft-365-apps-enterprise.md) | Added [Allow or block Microsoft 365 App updates](../operate/windows-autopatch-microsoft-365-apps-enterprise.md#allow-or-block-microsoft-365-app-updates) section | -| [Windows feature updates](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md#) | Added note about [Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) support](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md#enforcing-a-minimum-windows-os-version) | -| [Windows quality updates](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md) | Added note about [Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) support](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md#device-eligibility) | +| [Windows feature updates](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md#) | Added note about [Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) support](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-feature-update-overview.md) | +| [Windows quality updates](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md) | Added note about [Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) support](../operate/windows-autopatch-windows-quality-update-overview.md) | | [Register your devices](../deploy/windows-autopatch-register-devices.md) | Added note about [Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) support](../deploy/windows-autopatch-register-devices.md#prerequisites-for-device-registration) | | [Prerequisites](../prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md) | Added note about [Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) support](../prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md#more-about-licenses) | | [Privacy](../overview/windows-autopatch-privacy.md) | Added additional resources to the [Microsoft Windows 10/11 diagnostic data](../overview/windows-autopatch-privacy.md#microsoft-windows-1011-diagnostic-data) section |