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 1/5] 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 2/5] 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 3/5] 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 4/5] 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 5/5] 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)