From 7ced784f4a7a55dcc42274b8d9e0b39e701e99e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022 08:41:51 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] deprecate msdt MAXADO-6968128 --- windows/deployment/TOC.yml | 2 ++ windows/whats-new/TOC.yml | 2 ++ .../deprecated-features-resources.md | 36 +++++++++++++++++++ windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 1 + 4 files changed, 41 insertions(+) create mode 100644 windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md diff --git a/windows/deployment/TOC.yml b/windows/deployment/TOC.yml index 4ac1a97b0f..42af017701 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/TOC.yml +++ b/windows/deployment/TOC.yml @@ -65,6 +65,8 @@ href: /windows/whats-new/feature-lifecycle?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json - name: Deprecated features href: /windows/whats-new/deprecated-features?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json + - name: Resources for deprecated features + href: /windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json - name: Removed features href: /windows/whats-new/removed-features?toc=/windows/deployment/toc.json&bc=/windows/deployment/breadcrumb/toc.json - name: Prepare diff --git a/windows/whats-new/TOC.yml b/windows/whats-new/TOC.yml index d432c8a8ff..0e145097a8 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/TOC.yml +++ b/windows/whats-new/TOC.yml @@ -31,5 +31,7 @@ href: feature-lifecycle.md - name: Deprecated Windows features href: deprecated-features.md + - name: Resources for deprecated features + href: deprecated-features-resources.md - name: Removed Windows features href: removed-features.md \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..986282ca0a --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +--- +title: Resources for deprecated features in the Windows client +description: Resources and details for deprecated features in the Windows Client. +ms.date: 12/10/2022 +ms.prod: windows-client +ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals +ms.localizationpriority: medium +author: mestew +ms.author: mstewart +manager: aaroncz +ms.reviewer: +ms.topic: reference +--- + +# Resources for deprecated features + +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 + +This article provides additional resources about [deprecated features for Windows client](deprecated-features.md) that may be needed by IT professionals. + + +## Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool + +The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired]. + + MSDT also allowed you to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema). + + +### Redirected MSDT troubleshooters + +### Retired MSDT troubleshooters + + diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 3a0bb5caac..1425f2c72f 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b |Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | | ----------- | --------------------- | ---- | +| Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) | [MSDT](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) is deprecated and will be removed in future releases of Windows. MSDT is used to gather diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. | January 2023 | | Update Compliance | [Update Compliance](/windows/deployment/update/update-compliance-monitor), a cloud-based service for the Windows client, is no longer being developed. This service has been replaced with [Windows Update for Business reports](/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-overview), which provides reporting on client compliance with Microsoft updates from the Azure portal. | November 2022| | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | From f3ec6988b3692602f5f4cab4399b1059d5c6dc6c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022 10:29:53 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] deprecate msdt MAXADO-6968128 --- .../deprecated-features-resources.md | 19 +++++++++++++++---- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md index 986282ca0a..a1494738db 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md @@ -19,18 +19,29 @@ ms.topic: reference - Windows 10 - Windows 11 -This article provides additional resources about [deprecated features for Windows client](deprecated-features.md) that may be needed by IT professionals. +This article provides additional resources about [deprecated features for Windows client](deprecated-features.md) that may be needed by IT professionals. The following information is provided to help IT professionals plan for the removal of deprecated features: ## Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool -The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired]. +The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired](#retired-troubleshooters). + +If you are using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. - MSDT also allowed you to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema). - ### Redirected MSDT troubleshooters +The following troubleshooters will automatically be redirected when you access them from **Start** > **Settings** > **System** > **Troubleshoot**: + +| Redirected troubleshooters | | | +| ---|---|---| +| Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) | Bluetooth | Internet Connections | +| Network Adapter | Playing Audio | Printer | +| Program Compatibility Troubleshooter | Recording Audio | Video Playback | +| Windows Network Diagnostics | Windows Media Player DVD | Windows Media Player Library | +| Windows Media Player Settings | Windows Update | | + + ### Retired MSDT troubleshooters diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 1425f2c72f..8f3fa6849d 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Each version of Windows client adds new features and functionality. Occasionally For more information about features in Windows 11, see [Feature deprecations and removals](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications#table3). -To understand the distinction between _deprecation_ and _removal_, see [Windows client features lifecycle](feature-lifecycle.md). +To understand the distinction between *deprecation* and *removal*, see [Windows client features lifecycle](feature-lifecycle.md). The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might be removed in a future update. Some features have been replaced with other features or functionality and some are now available from other sources. @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b |Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | | ----------- | --------------------- | ---- | -| Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) | [MSDT](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) is deprecated and will be removed in future releases of Windows. MSDT is used to gather diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. | January 2023 | +| Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) | [MSDT](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) is deprecated and will be removed in future releases of Windows. MSDT is used to gather diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. For more information, see [***Blog post placeholder***](https://learn.microsoft.com) and [Resources for deprecated features](deprecated-features-resources.md) | January 2023 | | Update Compliance | [Update Compliance](/windows/deployment/update/update-compliance-monitor), a cloud-based service for the Windows client, is no longer being developed. This service has been replaced with [Windows Update for Business reports](/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-overview), which provides reporting on client compliance with Microsoft updates from the Azure portal. | November 2022| | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | From f1d1d0df863d3c73eb201dacc05e9f8503aa4a5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022 11:03:06 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] deprecate msdt MAXADO-6968128 --- .../whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md | 18 +++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md index a1494738db..98d3fa7f9e 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md @@ -21,13 +21,14 @@ ms.topic: reference This article provides additional resources about [deprecated features for Windows client](deprecated-features.md) that may be needed by IT professionals. The following information is provided to help IT professionals plan for the removal of deprecated features: +## Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool resources -## Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool +The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-msdt-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired](#retired-msdt-troubleshooters). -The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired](#retired-troubleshooters). +If you're using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. Contact Microsoft support if you require -If you are using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. +https://support.microsoft.com/contactus#! ### Redirected MSDT troubleshooters @@ -44,4 +45,15 @@ The following troubleshooters will automatically be redirected when you access t ### Retired MSDT troubleshooters +The following troubleshooters will be removed in a future release of Windows: + +| Retired troubleshooters | | | +| ---|---|---| +| Connection to a Workplace using DirectAccess | Devices and Printers | Hardware and Devices | +| HomeGroup | Incoming Connections | Internet Explorer Performance | +| Internet Explorer Safety | Keyboard | Power | +| Search and Indexing | Speech | System Maintenance | +| Shared Folders | Windows Store Apps | | + +## Next steps From 0e64c1a6f267748a3b8c181c33d978c7e570201b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022 11:35:55 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] deprecate msdt MAXADO-6968128 --- windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md | 11 +++++------ windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md index 98d3fa7f9e..02894befe1 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md @@ -23,13 +23,10 @@ This article provides additional resources about [deprecated features for Window ## Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool resources -The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-msdt-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired](#retired-msdt-troubleshooters). +The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. There are currently 28 built-in troubleshooters for MSDT. Half of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-msdt-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while the other half will be [retired](#retired-msdt-troubleshooters). -If you're using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. Contact Microsoft support if you require +If you're using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This change will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. [Contact Microsoft support](https://support.microsoft.com/contactus) for Windows if you require additional assistance. - -https://support.microsoft.com/contactus#! - ### Redirected MSDT troubleshooters The following troubleshooters will automatically be redirected when you access them from **Start** > **Settings** > **System** > **Troubleshoot**: @@ -42,7 +39,6 @@ The following troubleshooters will automatically be redirected when you access t | Windows Network Diagnostics | Windows Media Player DVD | Windows Media Player Library | | Windows Media Player Settings | Windows Update | | - ### Retired MSDT troubleshooters The following troubleshooters will be removed in a future release of Windows: @@ -57,3 +53,6 @@ The following troubleshooters will be removed in a future release of Windows: ## Next steps +- [Windows feature lifecycle](windows-feature-lifecycle.md) +- [Deprecated Windows features](deprecated-features.md) +- [Removed Windows features](removed-features.md) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index 8f3fa6849d..ff87a66480 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b |Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | | ----------- | --------------------- | ---- | -| Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) | [MSDT](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) is deprecated and will be removed in future releases of Windows. MSDT is used to gather diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. For more information, see [***Blog post placeholder***](https://learn.microsoft.com) and [Resources for deprecated features](deprecated-features-resources.md) | January 2023 | +| Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) | [MSDT](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) is deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. MSDT is used to gather diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. For more information, see [***Blog post placeholder***](https://learn.microsoft.com) and [Resources for deprecated features](deprecated-features-resources.md) | January 2023 | | Update Compliance | [Update Compliance](/windows/deployment/update/update-compliance-monitor), a cloud-based service for the Windows client, is no longer being developed. This service has been replaced with [Windows Update for Business reports](/windows/deployment/update/wufb-reports-overview), which provides reporting on client compliance with Microsoft updates from the Azure portal. | November 2022| | Windows Information Protection | [Windows Information Protection](/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/protect-enterprise-data-using-wip) will no longer be developed in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Announcing sunset of Windows Information Protection (WIP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202124).

For your data protection needs, Microsoft recommends that you use [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](/microsoft-365/compliance/information-protection) and [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](/microsoft-365/compliance/dlp-learn-about-dlp). | July 2022 | | BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**
Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows client.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [`manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType`](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | From 1f446deff7574839562f1e421e8ab5f0054a213e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022 11:44:10 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] deprecate msdt MAXADO-6968128 --- .../deprecated-features-resources.md | 44 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md index 02894befe1..419a147e00 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md @@ -31,28 +31,42 @@ If you're using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions The following troubleshooters will automatically be redirected when you access them from **Start** > **Settings** > **System** > **Troubleshoot**: -| Redirected troubleshooters | | | -| ---|---|---| -| Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) | Bluetooth | Internet Connections | -| Network Adapter | Playing Audio | Printer | -| Program Compatibility Troubleshooter | Recording Audio | Video Playback | -| Windows Network Diagnostics | Windows Media Player DVD | Windows Media Player Library | -| Windows Media Player Settings | Windows Update | | +- Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) +- Bluetooth +- Internet Connections +- Network Adapter +- Playing Audio +- Printer +- Program Compatibility Troubleshooter +- Recording Audio +- Video Playback +- Windows Network Diagnostics +- Windows Media Player DVD +- Windows Media Player Library +- Windows Media Player Settings +- Windows Update ### Retired MSDT troubleshooters The following troubleshooters will be removed in a future release of Windows: -| Retired troubleshooters | | | -| ---|---|---| -| Connection to a Workplace using DirectAccess | Devices and Printers | Hardware and Devices | -| HomeGroup | Incoming Connections | Internet Explorer Performance | -| Internet Explorer Safety | Keyboard | Power | -| Search and Indexing | Speech | System Maintenance | -| Shared Folders | Windows Store Apps | | +- Connection to a Workplace using DirectAccess +- Devices and Printers +- Hardware and Devices +- HomeGroup +- Incoming Connections +- Internet Explorer Performance +- Internet Explorer Safety +- Keyboard +- Power +- Search and Indexing +- Speech +- System Maintenance +- Shared Folders +- Windows Store Apps ## Next steps -- [Windows feature lifecycle](windows-feature-lifecycle.md) +- [Windows feature lifecycle](feature-lifecycle.md) - [Deprecated Windows features](deprecated-features.md) - [Removed Windows features](removed-features.md) From bd3bde80238362259e485c1e3bc984556ac86d1e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sccmentor Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:27:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Update windows-autopatch-update-management.md Should be singular --- .../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md index 3c5bb1f346..92e00968e2 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ When the assignment is complete, the **Ring assigned by** column changes to **Ad Windows Autopatch monitors device membership in its deployment rings, except for the **Modern Workplace Devices-Windows Autopatch-Test** ring, to provide automated deployment ring remediation functions to mitigate the risk of not having its managed devices being part of one of its deployment rings. These automated functions help mitigate risk of potentially having devices in a vulnerable state, and exposed to security threats in case they're not receiving update deployments due to either: - Changes performed by the IT admin on objects created by the Windows Autopatch tenant enrollment process, or -- An issue occurred which prevented devices from getting a deployment rings assigned during the [device registration process](../deploy/windows-autopatch-device-registration-overview.md). +- An issue occurred which prevented devices from getting a deployment ring assigned during the [device registration process](../deploy/windows-autopatch-device-registration-overview.md). There are two automated deployment ring remediation functions: