diff --git a/windows/configuration/index.yml b/windows/configuration/index.yml index 6eff88270a..4bcaa16c51 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/index.yml +++ b/windows/configuration/index.yml @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ ### YamlMime:Landing title: Configure Windows client # < 60 chars -summary: Find out how to apply custom configurations to Windows client devices. Windows provides many features and methods to help you configure or lock down specific parts of Windows client. # < 160 chars +summary: Find out how to apply custom configurations to Windows client devices. # < 160 chars metadata: title: Configure Windows client # Required; page title displayed in search results. Include the brand. < 60 chars. @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ metadata: author: aczechowski ms.author: aaroncz manager: aaroncz - ms.date: 08/05/2021 #Required; mm/dd/yyyy format. + ms.date: 12/20/2023 localization_priority: medium # linkListType: architecture | concept | deploy | download | get-started | how-to-guide | learn | overview | quickstart | reference | tutorial | video | whats-new @@ -22,52 +22,62 @@ landingContent: # Cards and links should be based on top customer tasks or top subjects # Start card title with a verb # Card (optional) - - title: Manage Windows client settings + - title: Customize the appearance linkLists: - - linkListType: overview + - linkListType: how-to-guide links: - - text: Manage the Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout - url: windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md + - text: Customize the Windows 11 Start menu layout + url: customize-start-menu-layout-windows-11.md + - text: Customize the Windows 11 taskbar + url: customize-taskbar-windows-11.md - text: Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen url: windows-spotlight.md - - text: Customize the Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy - url: customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md + - text: Accessibility information for IT pros + url: windows-accessibility-for-itpros.md # Card (optional) - title: Configure a Windows kiosk linkLists: - - linkListType: overview + - linkListType: how-to-guide links: - - text: Guidelines for choosing an app for assigned access - url: guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md + - text: Configure kiosks and digital signs + url: kiosk-methods.md - text: Set up a single-app kiosk url: kiosk-single-app.md - - text: Set up a multi-app kiosk - url: lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps.md + - text: Set up a multi-app kiosk for Windows 11 + url: lock-down-windows-11-to-specific-apps.md + - text: Manage multi-user and guest devices + url: shared-devices-concepts.md # Card (optional) - - title: Windows client provisioning packages + - title: Use provisioning packages linkLists: - - linkListType: overview + - linkListType: how-to-guide links: + - text: Provisioning packages for Windows + url: provisioning-packages/provisioning-packages.md - text: Install Windows Configuration Designer url: provisioning-packages/provisioning-install-icd.md - - text: Provisioning packages for Windows 10 - url: provisioning-packages/provisioning-packages.md + - text: Create a provisioning package + url: provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package.md + - text: Apply a provisioning package + url: provisioning-packages/provisioning-apply-package.md # Card (optional) - title: Use Windows Configuration Designer (WCD) linkLists: - - linkListType: overview + - linkListType: reference links: - text: Windows Configuration Designer (WCD) reference url: wcd/wcd.md - - text: WCD policies reference + - text: Policies url: wcd/wcd-policies.md - - text: WCD OOBE reference - url: wcd/wcd-oobe.md + - text: ProvisioningCommands + url: wcd/wcd-provisioningcommands.md + - text: Accounts + url: wcd/wcd-accounts.md # Card (optional) - title: Configure Cortana in Windows client diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features.md index d0363dd739..5fe5ae97f8 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: 12/15/2023 +ms.date: 12/20/2023 ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals ms.localizationpriority: medium @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ appliesto: # Deprecated features for Windows client -Each version of Windows client adds new features and functionality. Occasionally, new versions also remove features and functionality, often because they've added a newer option. This article provides details about the features and functionalities that are no longer being developed in Windows client. For more information about features that have been removed, see [Windows features removed](removed-features.md). +Each version of Windows client adds new features and functionality. Occasionally, new versions also remove features and functionality, often because they've added a newer option. This article provides details about the features and functionalities that are no longer being developed in Windows client. For more information about features that have been removed, see [Windows features removed](removed-features.md). For more information about features in Windows 11, see [Feature deprecations and removals](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications#table3). @@ -27,6 +27,17 @@ To understand the distinction between *deprecation* and *removal*, see [Windows 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. +> [!TIP] +> You can use RSS to be notified when this page is updated. For example, the following RSS link includes this article: +> +> ``` url +> https://learn.microsoft.com/api/search/rss?search=%22details+about+the+features+and+functionalities+that+are+no+longer+being+developed+in+Windows%22&locale=en-us&%24filter=%28category+eq+%27Documentation%27%29 +> ``` +> +> This example includes the `&locale=en-us` variable. The `locale` variable is required, but you can change it to another supported locale. For example, `&locale=ja-jp`. +> +> For more information on using RSS for notifications, see [How to use the docs](/mem/use-docs#notifications) in the Intune documentation. + ## Deprecated features **The following list is subject to change and might not include every affected feature or functionality.** @@ -34,11 +45,12 @@ The features in this article are no longer being actively developed, and might b > [!NOTE] > If you have feedback about the proposed replacement of any of these features, you can use the [Feedback Hub app](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/send-feedback-to-microsoft-with-the-feedback-hub-app-f59187f8-8739-22d6-ba93-f66612949332). -|Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | +| Feature | Details and mitigation | Deprecation announced | |---|---|---| +| Windows Mixed Reality | [Windows Mixed Reality](/windows/mixed-reality/enthusiast-guide/before-you-start) is deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. This deprecation includes the [Mixed Reality Portal](/windows/mixed-reality/enthusiast-guide/install-windows-mixed-reality) app, and [Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR](/windows/mixed-reality/enthusiast-guide/using-steamvr-with-windows-mixed-reality) and Steam VR Beta. | December 2023 | | Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Edge | [Microsoft Defender Application Guard](/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/microsoft-defender-application-guard/md-app-guard-overview.md), including the [Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs](/windows/win32/api/isolatedapplauncher/), is being deprecated for Microsoft Edge for Business and [will no longer be updated](feature-lifecycle.md). Please download the [Microsoft Edge For Business Security Whitepaper](https://edgestatic.azureedge.net/shared/cms/pdfs/Microsoft_Edge_Security_Whitepaper_v2.pdf) to learn more about Edge for Business security capabilities. | December 2023 | | Legacy console mode | The [legacy console mode](/windows/console/legacymode) is deprecated and no longer being updated. In future Windows releases, it will be available as an optional [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities). This feature won't be installed by default. | December 2023 | -| Windows speech recognition | [Windows speech recognition](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/83ff75bd-63eb-0b6c-18d4-6fae94050571) is being deprecated and is no longer being developed. This feature is being replaced with [voice access](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/4dcd23ee-f1b9-4fd1-bacc-862ab611f55d). Voice access is available for Windows 11, version 22H2, or later devices. Currently, voice access supports five English locales: English - US, English - UK, English - India, English - New Zealand, English - Canada, and English - Australia. For more information, see [Setup voice access](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/set-up-voice-access-9fc44e29-12bf-4d86-bc4e-e9bb69df9a0e). | December 2023 | +| Windows speech recognition | [Windows speech recognition](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/83ff75bd-63eb-0b6c-18d4-6fae94050571) is deprecated and is no longer being developed. This feature is being replaced with [voice access](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/4dcd23ee-f1b9-4fd1-bacc-862ab611f55d). Voice access is available for Windows 11, version 22H2, or later devices. Currently, voice access supports five English locales: English - US, English - UK, English - India, English - New Zealand, English - Canada, and English - Australia. For more information, see [Setup voice access](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/set-up-voice-access-9fc44e29-12bf-4d86-bc4e-e9bb69df9a0e). | December 2023 | | Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office | [Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/app-guard-for-office-install), including the [Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs](/windows/win32/api/isolatedapplauncher/), is being deprecated and will no longer be updated. We recommend transitioning to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint [attack surface reduction rules](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/overview-attack-surface-reduction) along with [Protected View](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/recommended-settings-for-eop-and-office365#global-settings-for-safe-attachments) and [Windows Defender Application Control](/windows/security/application-security/application-control/windows-defender-application-control/wdac). | November 2023 | | Steps Recorder (psr.exe) | Steps Recorder is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. For screen recording, we recommend the Snipping Tool, Xbox Game Bar, or Microsoft Clipchamp. | November 2023 | | Tips | The Tips app is deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. Content in the app will continue to be updated with information about new Windows features until the app is removed. | November 2023 |