diff --git a/devices/hololens/hololens-cortana.md b/devices/hololens/hololens-cortana.md index d7ca664169..82ded27dd3 100644 --- a/devices/hololens/hololens-cortana.md +++ b/devices/hololens/hololens-cortana.md @@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ Get around HoloLens faster with these basic commands. In order to use these you Use these commands throughout Windows Mixed Reality to get around faster. Some commands use the gaze cursor, which you bring up by saying “select.” +>[!NOTE] +>Hand rays are not supported on HoloLens (1st Gen). + | Say this | To do this | | - | - | | "Select" | Say "select" to bring up the gaze cursor. Then, turn your head to position the cursor on the thing you want to select, and say “select” again. | diff --git a/devices/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md b/devices/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md index 0ee065cb59..00ad750ca8 100644 --- a/devices/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md +++ b/devices/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.topic: article -ms.date: 10/10/2019 +ms.date: 12/30/2019 ms.reviewer: scottmca manager: dansimp ms.audience: itpro @@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ The following devices are supported for WOL: * Surface Go * Surface Go with LTE Advanced * Surface Studio 2 (see Surface Studio 2 instructions below) +* Surface Pro 7 +* Surface Laptop 3 ## WOL driver @@ -66,15 +68,15 @@ To enable WOL on Surface Studio 2, you must use the following procedure 1. Create the following registry keys: - ``` -; Set CONNECTIVITYINSTANDBY to 1: -[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\F15576E8-98B7-4186-B944-EAFA664402D9] -"Attributes"=dword:00000001 -; Set EnforceDisconnectedStandby to 0 and AllowSystemRequiredPowerRequests to 1: -[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power] -"EnforceDisconnectedStandby"=dword:00000000 -"AllowSystemRequiredPowerRequests"=dword:00000001 -``` + ```console + ; Set CONNECTIVITYINSTANDBY to 1: + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\F15576E8-98B7-4186-B944-EAFA664402D9] + "Attributes"=dword:00000001 + ; Set EnforceDisconnectedStandby to 0 and AllowSystemRequiredPowerRequests to 1: + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power] + "EnforceDisconnectedStandby"=dword:00000000 + "AllowSystemRequiredPowerRequests"=dword:00000001 + ``` 2. Run the following command diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md index 7608a417e2..44d416b67a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Mobile device management -description: Windows 10 provides an enterprise management solution to help IT pros manage company security policies and business applications, while avoiding compromise of the users’ privacy on their personal devices. +description: Windows 10 provides an enterprise-level solution to mobile management, to help IT pros comply with security policies while avoiding compromise of user's privacy MS-HAID: - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.provisioning\_and\_device\_management' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.mobile\_device\_management\_windows\_mdm' diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/new-in-windows-mdm-enrollment-management.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/new-in-windows-mdm-enrollment-management.md index 15f103ba47..77441ceba1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/new-in-windows-mdm-enrollment-management.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/new-in-windows-mdm-enrollment-management.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: What's new in MDM enrollment and management -description: This topic provides information about what's new and breaking changes in Windows 10 mobile device management (MDM) enrollment and management experience across all Windows 10 devices. +description: Discover what's new and breaking changes in Windows 10 mobile device management (MDM) enrollment and management experience across all Windows 10 devices. MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.mdm\_enrollment\_and\_management\_overview' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.new\_in\_windows\_mdm\_enrollment\_management' diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/register-your-free-azure-active-directory-subscription.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/register-your-free-azure-active-directory-subscription.md index 0f8b376074..30c3b3aa9f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/register-your-free-azure-active-directory-subscription.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/register-your-free-azure-active-directory-subscription.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Register your free Azure Active Directory subscription -description: If you have paid subscriptions to Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Enterprise Mobility Suite, or other Microsoft services, you have a free subscription to Azure AD. +description: Paid subscribers to Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Enterprise Mobility Suite, or other Microsoft services, have a free subscription to Azure AD. ms.assetid: 97DCD303-BB11-4AFF-84FE-B7F14CDF64F7 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md index 41ad075f64..5b16192077 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Reporting DDF file -description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Reporting configuration service provider. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1511. Support for desktop security auditing was added for the desktop in Windows 10, version 1607. +description: View the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Reporting configuration service provider. ms.assetid: 7A5B79DB-9571-4F7C-ABED-D79CD08C1E35 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md index f9ff52da32..ae0b5e11c1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: UnifiedWriteFilter CSP -description: The UnifiedWriteFilter (UWF) configuration service provider enables the IT administrator to remotely manage the UWF to help protect physical storage media including any writable storage type. +description: The UnifiedWriteFilter (UWF) configuration service provider allows you to remotely manage the UWF. Understand how it helps protect physical storage media. ms.assetid: F4716AC6-0AA5-4A67-AECE-E0F200BA95EB ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md index 75f0d91a1b..a8be6bba9c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Enterprise settings, policies, and app management -description: The actual management interaction between the device and server is done via the DM client. The DM client communicates with the enterprise management server via DM v1.2 SyncML syntax. +description: The DM client manages the interaction between a device and a server. Learn more about the client-server management workflow. MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.enterprise\_settings\_\_policies\_\_and\_app\_management' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.windows\_mdm\_enterprise\_settings' diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowssecurityauditing-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowssecurityauditing-ddf-file.md index a42d7ec535..c4710fae63 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowssecurityauditing-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowssecurityauditing-ddf-file.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: WindowsSecurityAuditing DDF file -description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the WindowsSecurityAuditing configuration service provider. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1511. +description: View the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the WindowsSecurityAuditing configuration service provider. ms.assetid: B1F9A5FA-185B-48C6-A7F4-0F0F23B971F0 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/configuration/cortana-at-work/cortana-at-work-overview.md b/windows/configuration/cortana-at-work/cortana-at-work-overview.md index cca8151178..fb9e1c7935 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/cortana-at-work/cortana-at-work-overview.md +++ b/windows/configuration/cortana-at-work/cortana-at-work-overview.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: Cortana integration in your business or enterprise (Windows 10) ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp -description: The world’s first personal digital assistant helps users get things done, even at work. Cortana includes powerful configuration options specifically to optimize for unique small to medium-sized business and enterprise environments. +description: Cortana includes powerful configuration options specifically to optimize for unique small to medium-sized business and enterprise environments. ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: manage ms.sitesec: library diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-mdt/replace-a-windows-7-computer-with-a-windows-10-computer.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-mdt/replace-a-windows-7-computer-with-a-windows-10-computer.md index dee4dd39d2..f02158277d 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-mdt/replace-a-windows-7-computer-with-a-windows-10-computer.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-mdt/replace-a-windows-7-computer-with-a-windows-10-computer.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Replace a Windows 7 computer with a Windows 10 computer (Windows 10) -description: A computer replace scenario for Windows 10 is quite similar to a computer refresh for Windows 10; however, because you are replacing a machine, you cannot store the backup on the old computer. +description: Learn how to replace a Windows 7 device with a Windows 10 device. Although the process is similar to performing a refresh, you'll need to backup data externally ms.assetid: acf091c9-f8f4-4131-9845-625691c09a2a ms.reviewer: manager: laurawi diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-sccm/create-a-custom-windows-pe-boot-image-with-configuration-manager.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-sccm/create-a-custom-windows-pe-boot-image-with-configuration-manager.md index 34a005a021..975eb2a944 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-sccm/create-a-custom-windows-pe-boot-image-with-configuration-manager.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-sccm/create-a-custom-windows-pe-boot-image-with-configuration-manager.md @@ -1,117 +1,118 @@ ---- -title: Create a custom Windows PE boot image with Configuration Manager (Windows 10) -description: In Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, you can create custom Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) boot images that include extra components and features. -ms.assetid: b9e96974-324d-4fa4-b0ce-33cfc49c4809 -ms.reviewer: -manager: laurawi -ms.author: greglin -keywords: tool, customize, deploy, boot image -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: deploy -ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.sitesec: library -audience: itpro author: greg-lindsay -ms.topic: article ---- - -# Create a custom Windows PE boot image with Configuration Manager - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 versions 1507, 1511 - ->[!IMPORTANT] ->For instructions to deploy the most recent version of Windows 10 with Configuration Manager, see [Scenarios to deploy enterprise operating systems with System Center Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/osd/deploy-use/scenarios-to-deploy-enterprise-operating-systems). ->Configuration Manager 2012 and 2012 R2 provide support for Windows 10 versions 1507 and 1511 only. Later versions of Windows 10 require an updated Configuration Manager release. For a list of Configuration Manager versions and the corresponding Windows 10 client versions that are supported, see [Support for Windows 10 for System Center Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/plan-design/configs/support-for-windows-10). - -In Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, you can create custom Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) boot images that include extra components and features. This topic shows you how to create a custom Windows PE 5.0 boot image with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) wizard. You can also add the Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) 10 to the boot image as part of the boot image creation process. - -For the purposes of this topic, we will use two machines: DC01 and CM01. DC01 is a domain controller and CM01 is a machine running Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard. Both are members of the domain contoso.com for the fictitious Contoso Corporation. For more details on the setup for this topic, please see [Deploy Windows 10 with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](../deploy-windows-mdt/deploy-windows-10-with-the-microsoft-deployment-toolkit.md). - -## Add DaRT 10 files and prepare to brand the boot image - - -The steps below outline the process for adding DaRT 10 installation files to the MDT installation directory. You also copy a custom background image to be used later. We assume you have downloaded Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2015 and copied the x64 version of MSDaRT10.msi to the C:\\Setup\\DaRT 10 folder. We also assume you have created a custom background image and saved it in C:\\Setup\\Branding on CM01. In this section, we use a custom background image named ContosoBackground.bmp. - -1. Install DaRT 10 (C:\\Setup\\DaRT 10\\MSDaRT10.msi) using the default settings. - -2. Using File Explorer, navigate to the **C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft DaRT\\v10** folder. - -3. Copy the Toolsx64.cab file to the **C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Deployment Toolkit\\Templates\\Distribution\\Tools\\x64** folder. - -4. Copy the Toolsx86.cab file to the **C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Deployment Toolkit\\Templates\\Distribution\\Tools\\x86** folder. - -5. Using File Explorer, navigate to the **C:\\Setup** folder. - -6. Copy the **Branding** folder to **E:\\Sources\\OSD**. - -## Create a boot image for Configuration Manager using the MDT wizard - - -By using the MDT wizard to create the boot image in Configuration Manager, you gain additional options for adding components and features to the boot image. In this section, you create a boot image for Configuration Manager using the MDT wizard. - -1. Using the Configuration Manager Console, in the Software Library workspace, expand **Operating Systems**, right-click **Boot Images**, and select **Create Boot Image using MDT**. - -2. On the **Package Source** page, in the **Package source folder to be created (UNC Path):** text box, type **\\\\CM01\\Sources$\\OSD\\Boot\\Zero Touch WinPE x64** and click **Next**. - - >[!NOTE] - >The Zero Touch WinPE x64 folder does not yet exist. The folder will be created later by the wizard. - -3. On the **General Settings** page, assign the name **Zero Touch WinPE x64** and click **Next**. - -4. On the **Options** page, select the **x64** platform, and click **Next**. - -5. On the **Components** page, in addition to the default selected **Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC/ADO)** support, select the **Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolkit (DaRT)** check box. - - ![Add the DaRT component to the Configuration Manager boot image](../images/mdt-06-fig16.png "Add the DaRT component to the Configuration Manager boot image") - - Figure 15. Add the DaRT component to the Configuration Manager boot image. - -6. On the **Customization** page, select the **Use a custom background bitmap file** check box, and in the **UNC path:** text box, browse to **\\\\CM01\\Sources$\\OSD\\Branding\\ ContosoBackground.bmp**. Then click **Next** twice. - - >[!NOTE] - >It will take a few minutes to generate the boot image. - -7. Distribute the boot image to the CM01 distribution point by selecting the **Boot images** node, right-clicking the **Zero Touch WinPE x64** boot image, and selecting **Distribute Content**. - -8. In the Distribute Content Wizard, add the CM01 distribution point, and complete the wizard. - -9. Using Configuration Manager Trace, review the E:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Configuration Manager\\Logs\\distmgr.log file. Do not continue until you can see that the boot image is distributed. Look for the line that reads STATMSG: ID=2301. You also can view Content Status in the Configuration Manager Console by selecting **the Zero Touch WinPE x86** boot image. - - ![Content status for the Zero Touch WinPE x64 boot image](../images/fig16-contentstatus.png "Content status for the Zero Touch WinPE x64 boot image") - - Figure 16. Content status for the Zero Touch WinPE x64 boot image - -10. Using the Configuration Manager Console, right-click the **Zero Touch WinPE x64** boot image and select **Properties**. - -11. In the **Data Source** tab, select the **Deploy this boot image from the PXE-enabled distribution point** check box, and click **OK**. - -12. Using Configuration Manager Trace, review the E:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Configuration Manager\\Logs\\distmgr.log file and look for this text: Expanding PS10000B to E:\\RemoteInstall\\SMSImages. - -13. Review the **E:\\RemoteInstall\\SMSImages** folder. You should see three folders containing boot images. Two are from the default boot images, and the third folder (PS10000B) is from your new boot image with DaRT. - -## Related topics - - -[Integrate Configuration Manager with MDT](../deploy-windows-mdt/integrate-configuration-manager-with-mdt.md) - -[Prepare for Zero Touch Installation of Windows 10 with Configuration Manager](prepare-for-zero-touch-installation-of-windows-10-with-configuration-manager.md) - -[Add a Windows 10 operating system image using Configuration Manager](add-a-windows-10-operating-system-image-using-configuration-manager.md) - -[Create an application to deploy with Windows 10 using Configuration Manager](create-an-application-to-deploy-with-windows-10-using-configuration-manager.md) - -[Add drivers to a Windows 10 deployment with Windows PE using Configuration Manager](add-drivers-to-a-windows-10-deployment-with-windows-pe-using-configuration-manager.md) - -[Create a task sequence with Configuration Manager and MDT](../deploy-windows-mdt/create-a-task-sequence-with-configuration-manager-and-mdt.md) - -[Deploy Windows 10 using PXE and Configuration Manager](deploy-windows-10-using-pxe-and-configuration-manager.md) - -[Refresh a Windows 7 SP1 client with Windows 10 using Configuration Manager](refresh-a-windows-7-client-with-windows-10-using-configuration-manager.md) - -[Replace a Windows 7 SP1 client with Windows 10 using Configuration Manager](replace-a-windows-7-client-with-windows-10-using-configuration-manager.md) - -  - -  +--- +title: Create a custom Windows PE boot image with Configuration Manager (Windows 10) +description: Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager can create custom Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) boot images with extra features. +ms.assetid: b9e96974-324d-4fa4-b0ce-33cfc49c4809 +ms.reviewer: +manager: laurawi +ms.author: greglin +keywords: tool, customize, deploy, boot image +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: deploy +ms.localizationpriority: medium +ms.sitesec: library +audience: itpro +author: greg-lindsay +ms.topic: article +--- + +# Create a custom Windows PE boot image with Configuration Manager + + +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 versions 1507, 1511 + +>[!IMPORTANT] +>For instructions to deploy the most recent version of Windows 10 with Configuration Manager, see [Scenarios to deploy enterprise operating systems with System Center Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/osd/deploy-use/scenarios-to-deploy-enterprise-operating-systems). +>Configuration Manager 2012 and 2012 R2 provide support for Windows 10 versions 1507 and 1511 only. Later versions of Windows 10 require an updated Configuration Manager release. For a list of Configuration Manager versions and the corresponding Windows 10 client versions that are supported, see [Support for Windows 10 for System Center Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/plan-design/configs/support-for-windows-10). + +In Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, you can create custom Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) boot images that include extra components and features. This topic shows you how to create a custom Windows PE 5.0 boot image with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) wizard. You can also add the Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) 10 to the boot image as part of the boot image creation process. + +For the purposes of this topic, we will use two machines: DC01 and CM01. DC01 is a domain controller and CM01 is a machine running Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard. Both are members of the domain contoso.com for the fictitious Contoso Corporation. For more details on the setup for this topic, please see [Deploy Windows 10 with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](../deploy-windows-mdt/deploy-windows-10-with-the-microsoft-deployment-toolkit.md). + +## Add DaRT 10 files and prepare to brand the boot image + + +The steps below outline the process for adding DaRT 10 installation files to the MDT installation directory. You also copy a custom background image to be used later. We assume you have downloaded Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2015 and copied the x64 version of MSDaRT10.msi to the C:\\Setup\\DaRT 10 folder. We also assume you have created a custom background image and saved it in C:\\Setup\\Branding on CM01. In this section, we use a custom background image named ContosoBackground.bmp. + +1. Install DaRT 10 (C:\\Setup\\DaRT 10\\MSDaRT10.msi) using the default settings. + +2. Using File Explorer, navigate to the **C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft DaRT\\v10** folder. + +3. Copy the Toolsx64.cab file to the **C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Deployment Toolkit\\Templates\\Distribution\\Tools\\x64** folder. + +4. Copy the Toolsx86.cab file to the **C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Deployment Toolkit\\Templates\\Distribution\\Tools\\x86** folder. + +5. Using File Explorer, navigate to the **C:\\Setup** folder. + +6. Copy the **Branding** folder to **E:\\Sources\\OSD**. + +## Create a boot image for Configuration Manager using the MDT wizard + + +By using the MDT wizard to create the boot image in Configuration Manager, you gain additional options for adding components and features to the boot image. In this section, you create a boot image for Configuration Manager using the MDT wizard. + +1. Using the Configuration Manager Console, in the Software Library workspace, expand **Operating Systems**, right-click **Boot Images**, and select **Create Boot Image using MDT**. + +2. On the **Package Source** page, in the **Package source folder to be created (UNC Path):** text box, type **\\\\CM01\\Sources$\\OSD\\Boot\\Zero Touch WinPE x64** and click **Next**. + + >[!NOTE] + >The Zero Touch WinPE x64 folder does not yet exist. The folder will be created later by the wizard. + +3. On the **General Settings** page, assign the name **Zero Touch WinPE x64** and click **Next**. + +4. On the **Options** page, select the **x64** platform, and click **Next**. + +5. On the **Components** page, in addition to the default selected **Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC/ADO)** support, select the **Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolkit (DaRT)** check box. + + ![Add the DaRT component to the Configuration Manager boot image](../images/mdt-06-fig16.png "Add the DaRT component to the Configuration Manager boot image") + + Figure 15. Add the DaRT component to the Configuration Manager boot image. + +6. On the **Customization** page, select the **Use a custom background bitmap file** check box, and in the **UNC path:** text box, browse to **\\\\CM01\\Sources$\\OSD\\Branding\\ ContosoBackground.bmp**. Then click **Next** twice. + + >[!NOTE] + >It will take a few minutes to generate the boot image. + +7. Distribute the boot image to the CM01 distribution point by selecting the **Boot images** node, right-clicking the **Zero Touch WinPE x64** boot image, and selecting **Distribute Content**. + +8. In the Distribute Content Wizard, add the CM01 distribution point, and complete the wizard. + +9. Using Configuration Manager Trace, review the E:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Configuration Manager\\Logs\\distmgr.log file. Do not continue until you can see that the boot image is distributed. Look for the line that reads STATMSG: ID=2301. You also can view Content Status in the Configuration Manager Console by selecting **the Zero Touch WinPE x86** boot image. + + ![Content status for the Zero Touch WinPE x64 boot image](../images/fig16-contentstatus.png "Content status for the Zero Touch WinPE x64 boot image") + + Figure 16. Content status for the Zero Touch WinPE x64 boot image + +10. Using the Configuration Manager Console, right-click the **Zero Touch WinPE x64** boot image and select **Properties**. + +11. In the **Data Source** tab, select the **Deploy this boot image from the PXE-enabled distribution point** check box, and click **OK**. + +12. Using Configuration Manager Trace, review the E:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Configuration Manager\\Logs\\distmgr.log file and look for this text: Expanding PS10000B to E:\\RemoteInstall\\SMSImages. + +13. Review the **E:\\RemoteInstall\\SMSImages** folder. You should see three folders containing boot images. Two are from the default boot images, and the third folder (PS10000B) is from your new boot image with DaRT. + +## Related topics + + +[Integrate Configuration Manager with MDT](../deploy-windows-mdt/integrate-configuration-manager-with-mdt.md) + +[Prepare for Zero Touch Installation of Windows 10 with Configuration Manager](prepare-for-zero-touch-installation-of-windows-10-with-configuration-manager.md) + +[Add a Windows 10 operating system image using Configuration Manager](add-a-windows-10-operating-system-image-using-configuration-manager.md) + +[Create an application to deploy with Windows 10 using Configuration Manager](create-an-application-to-deploy-with-windows-10-using-configuration-manager.md) + +[Add drivers to a Windows 10 deployment with Windows PE using Configuration Manager](add-drivers-to-a-windows-10-deployment-with-windows-pe-using-configuration-manager.md) + +[Create a task sequence with Configuration Manager and MDT](../deploy-windows-mdt/create-a-task-sequence-with-configuration-manager-and-mdt.md) + +[Deploy Windows 10 using PXE and Configuration Manager](deploy-windows-10-using-pxe-and-configuration-manager.md) + +[Refresh a Windows 7 SP1 client with Windows 10 using Configuration Manager](refresh-a-windows-7-client-with-windows-10-using-configuration-manager.md) + +[Replace a Windows 7 SP1 client with Windows 10 using Configuration Manager](replace-a-windows-7-client-with-windows-10-using-configuration-manager.md) + +  + +  diff --git a/windows/deployment/planning/searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md b/windows/deployment/planning/searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md index 955117dcd6..f0e3ef4473 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/planning/searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md +++ b/windows/deployment/planning/searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Searching for Fixed Applications in Compatibility Administrator (Windows 10) -description: With the search functionality in Compatibility Administrator, you can locate specific executable (.exe) files with previously applied compatibility fixes, compatibility modes, or AppHelp messages. +description: Compatibility Administrator can locate specific executable (.exe) files with previously applied compatibility fixes, compatibility modes, or AppHelp messages. ms.assetid: 1051a2dc-0362-43a4-8ae8-07dae39b1cb8 ms.reviewer: manager: laurawi diff --git a/windows/deployment/planning/testing-your-application-mitigation-packages.md b/windows/deployment/planning/testing-your-application-mitigation-packages.md index 6782e5861f..c3c759c319 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/planning/testing-your-application-mitigation-packages.md +++ b/windows/deployment/planning/testing-your-application-mitigation-packages.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Testing Your Application Mitigation Packages (Windows 10) -description: This topic provides details about testing your application-mitigation packages, including recommendations about how to report your information and how to resolve any outstanding issues. +description: Learn how to test your application-mitigation packages, including how to report your information and how to resolve any outstanding issues. ms.assetid: ae946f27-d377-4db9-b179-e8875d454ccf ms.reviewer: manager: laurawi diff --git a/windows/deployment/planning/windows-to-go-overview.md b/windows/deployment/planning/windows-to-go-overview.md index ba83d6224b..d162aa111d 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/planning/windows-to-go-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/planning/windows-to-go-overview.md @@ -92,9 +92,9 @@ As of the date of publication, the following are the USB drives currently certif > [!WARNING] > Using a USB drive that has not been certified is not supported. -- IronKey Workspace W700 ([http://www.ironkey.com/windows-to-go-drives/ironkey-workspace-w700.html](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618714)) -- IronKey Workspace W500 ([http://www.ironkey.com/windows-to-go-drives/ironkey-workspace-w500.html](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618717)) -- IronKey Workspace W300 ([http://www.ironkey.com/windows-to-go-drives/ironkey-workspace-w300.html](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618718)) +- IronKey Workspace W700 ([http://www.ironkey.com/windows-to-go-drives/ironkey-workspace-w700.html](https://www.kingston.com/support/technical/products?model=dtws)) +- IronKey Workspace W500 ([http://www.ironkey.com/windows-to-go-drives/ironkey-workspace-w500.html](https://www.kingston.com/support/technical/products?model=dtws)) +- IronKey Workspace W300 ([http://www.ironkey.com/windows-to-go-drives/ironkey-workspace-w300.html](https://www.kingston.com/support/technical/products?model=dtws)) - Kingston DataTraveler Workspace for Windows To Go ([http://www.kingston.com/wtg/](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618719)) - Spyrus Portable Workplace ([http://www.spyruswtg.com/](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618720)) diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md index 39f4344b23..07047dd903 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md @@ -1,79 +1,80 @@ ---- -title: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (Windows 10) -description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to perform VAMT proxy activation and to track and monitor several types of product keys. -ms.assetid: b11f0aee-7b60-44d1-be40-c960fc6c4c47 -ms.reviewer: -manager: laurawi -ms.author: greglin -keywords: vamt, volume activation, activation, windows activation -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: deploy -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: activation -audience: itpro author: greg-lindsay -ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.date: 07/27/2017 -ms.topic: article ---- - -# Use the Volume Activation Management Tool - -**Applies to** -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 R2 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -**Looking for retail activation?** -- [Get Help Activating Microsoft Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644) - -The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to perform VAMT proxy activation and to track and monitor several types of product keys. - -By using the VAMT, you can automate and centrally manage the volume, retail, and MAK activation process for Windows, Office, and select other Microsoft products. The VAMT can manage volume activation by using MAKs or KMS. It is a standard Microsoft Management Console snap-in, and it can be -installed on any computer running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2. - -The VAMT is distributed as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK), which is a free download available from Microsoft Download Center. For more information, see [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 10](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740). - -In Windows Server 2012 R2, you can install the VAMT directly from Server Manager without downloading the Windows ADK by selecting the Volume Activation Services role or the Remote Server Administration Tools/Role Administration Tools/Volume Activation Tools feature. - -## Activating with the Volume Activation Management Tool - -You can use the VAMT to complete the activation process in products by using MAK and retail keys, and you can work with computers individually or in groups. The VAMT enables two activation scenarios: -- **Online activation**. Online activation enables you to activate over the Internet any products that are installed with MAK, KMS host, or retail product keys. You can activate one or more connected computers within a network. This process requires that each product communicate activation information directly to Microsoft. -- **Proxy activation**. This activation method enables you to perform volume activation for products that are installed on client computers that do not have Internet access. The VAMT host computer distributes a MAK, KMS host key, or retail product key to one or more client products and collects the installation ID from each client product. The VAMT host sends the installation IDs to Microsoft on behalf of the client products and obtains the corresponding confirmation IDs. The VAMT host then installs the confirmation IDs on the client products to complete their activation. - By using this method, only the VAMT host computer requires Internet access. Proxy activation by using the VAMT is beneficial for isolated network segments and for cases where your organization has a mix of retail, MAK, and KMS-based activations. - -## Tracking products and computers with the Volume Activation Management Tool - -The VAMT provides an overview of the activation and licensing status of computers across your network, as shown in Figure 18. Several prebuilt reports are also available to help you proactively manage licensing. - -![VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers](../images/volumeactivationforwindows81-18.jpg) - -**Figure 18**. The VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers - -## Tracking key usage with the Volume Activation Management Tool - -The VAMT makes it easier to track the various keys that are issued to your organization. You can enter each key into VAMT, and then the VAMT can use those keys for online or proxy activation of clients. The tool can also describe what type of key it is and to which product group it belongs. The VAMT is the most convenient way to quickly determine how many activations remain on a MAK. Figure 19 shows an example of key types and usage. - -![VAMT showing key types and usage](../images/volumeactivationforwindows81-19.jpg) - -**Figure 19**. The VAMT showing key types and usage - -## Other Volume Activation Management Tool features - -The VAMT stores information in a Microsoft SQL Server database for performance and flexibility, and it provides a single graphical user interface for managing activations and performing other activation-related tasks, such as: -- **Adding and removing computers**. You can use the VAMT to discover computers in the local environment. The VAMT can discover computers by querying AD DS, workgroups, or individual computer names or IP addresses, or through a general LDAP query. -- **Discovering products**. You can use the VAMT to discover Windows, Windows Server, Office, and select other products that are installed on the client computers. -- **Managing activation data**. The VAMT stores activation data in a SQL Server database. The tool can export this data in XML format to other VAMT hosts or to an archive. - -For more information, see: -- [Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Overview](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618266) -- [VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618267) - -## See also -- [Volume Activation for Windows 10](volume-activation-windows-10.md) -  -  +--- +title: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (Windows 10) +description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to track and monitor several types of product keys. +ms.assetid: b11f0aee-7b60-44d1-be40-c960fc6c4c47 +ms.reviewer: +manager: laurawi +ms.author: greglin +keywords: vamt, volume activation, activation, windows activation +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: deploy +ms.sitesec: library +ms.pagetype: activation +audience: itpro +author: greg-lindsay +ms.localizationpriority: medium +ms.date: 07/27/2017 +ms.topic: article +--- + +# Use the Volume Activation Management Tool + +**Applies to** +- Windows 10 +- Windows 8.1 +- Windows 8 +- Windows 7 +- Windows Server 2012 R2 +- Windows Server 2012 +- Windows Server 2008 R2 + +**Looking for retail activation?** +- [Get Help Activating Microsoft Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644) + +The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to perform VAMT proxy activation and to track and monitor several types of product keys. + +By using the VAMT, you can automate and centrally manage the volume, retail, and MAK activation process for Windows, Office, and select other Microsoft products. The VAMT can manage volume activation by using MAKs or KMS. It is a standard Microsoft Management Console snap-in, and it can be +installed on any computer running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2. + +The VAMT is distributed as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK), which is a free download available from Microsoft Download Center. For more information, see [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 10](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740). + +In Windows Server 2012 R2, you can install the VAMT directly from Server Manager without downloading the Windows ADK by selecting the Volume Activation Services role or the Remote Server Administration Tools/Role Administration Tools/Volume Activation Tools feature. + +## Activating with the Volume Activation Management Tool + +You can use the VAMT to complete the activation process in products by using MAK and retail keys, and you can work with computers individually or in groups. The VAMT enables two activation scenarios: +- **Online activation**. Online activation enables you to activate over the Internet any products that are installed with MAK, KMS host, or retail product keys. You can activate one or more connected computers within a network. This process requires that each product communicate activation information directly to Microsoft. +- **Proxy activation**. This activation method enables you to perform volume activation for products that are installed on client computers that do not have Internet access. The VAMT host computer distributes a MAK, KMS host key, or retail product key to one or more client products and collects the installation ID from each client product. The VAMT host sends the installation IDs to Microsoft on behalf of the client products and obtains the corresponding confirmation IDs. The VAMT host then installs the confirmation IDs on the client products to complete their activation. + By using this method, only the VAMT host computer requires Internet access. Proxy activation by using the VAMT is beneficial for isolated network segments and for cases where your organization has a mix of retail, MAK, and KMS-based activations. + +## Tracking products and computers with the Volume Activation Management Tool + +The VAMT provides an overview of the activation and licensing status of computers across your network, as shown in Figure 18. Several prebuilt reports are also available to help you proactively manage licensing. + +![VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers](../images/volumeactivationforwindows81-18.jpg) + +**Figure 18**. The VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers + +## Tracking key usage with the Volume Activation Management Tool + +The VAMT makes it easier to track the various keys that are issued to your organization. You can enter each key into VAMT, and then the VAMT can use those keys for online or proxy activation of clients. The tool can also describe what type of key it is and to which product group it belongs. The VAMT is the most convenient way to quickly determine how many activations remain on a MAK. Figure 19 shows an example of key types and usage. + +![VAMT showing key types and usage](../images/volumeactivationforwindows81-19.jpg) + +**Figure 19**. The VAMT showing key types and usage + +## Other Volume Activation Management Tool features + +The VAMT stores information in a Microsoft SQL Server database for performance and flexibility, and it provides a single graphical user interface for managing activations and performing other activation-related tasks, such as: +- **Adding and removing computers**. You can use the VAMT to discover computers in the local environment. The VAMT can discover computers by querying AD DS, workgroups, or individual computer names or IP addresses, or through a general LDAP query. +- **Discovering products**. You can use the VAMT to discover Windows, Windows Server, Office, and select other products that are installed on the client computers. +- **Managing activation data**. The VAMT stores activation data in a SQL Server database. The tool can export this data in XML format to other VAMT hosts or to an archive. + +For more information, see: +- [Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Overview](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618266) +- [VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618267) + +## See also +- [Volume Activation for Windows 10](volume-activation-windows-10.md) +  +  diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md index f308f019a8..a820b9e25b 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Volume Activation for Windows 10 -description: This guide is designed to help organizations that are planning to use volume activation to deploy and activate Windows 10, including organizations that have used volume activation for earlier versions of Windows. +description: Learn how to use volume activation to deploy & activate Windows 10. Includes details for orgs that have used volume activation for earlier versions of Windows. ms.assetid: 6e8cffae-7322-4fd3-882a-cde68187aef2 ms.reviewer: manager: laurawi diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/add-devices.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/add-devices.md index 096ebe1151..86c2c3e316 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/add-devices.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/add-devices.md @@ -63,6 +63,9 @@ Note that the hardware hash also contains details about when it was generated, s Starting with System Center Configuration Manager current branch version 1802, the hardware hashes for existing Windows 10 version 1703 and higher devices are automatically collected by Configuration Manager. See the [What’s new in version 1802](https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/plan-design/changes/whats-new-in-version-1802#report-on-windows-autopilot-device-information) documentation for more details. The hash information can be extracted from Configuration Manager into a CSV file. +> [!Note] +> Before uploading the CSV file on Intune, please make sure that the first row contains the device serial number, Windows product ID, hardware hash, group tag, and assigned user. If there is header information on the top of CSV file, please delete that header information. See details at [Enroll Windows devices in Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/intune/enrollment/enrollment-autopilot). + ### Collecting the hardware ID from existing devices using PowerShell The hardware ID, or hardware hash, for an existing device is available through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), as long as that device is running Windows 10 version 1703 or later. To help gather this information, as well as the serial number of the device (useful to see at a glance the machine to which it belongs), a PowerShell script called [Get-WindowsAutoPilotInfo.ps1 has been published to the PowerShell Gallery website](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Get-WindowsAutoPilotInfo). diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/existing-devices.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/existing-devices.md index 9f4cdcfc25..0fd535d10e 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/existing-devices.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/existing-devices.md @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ See the following examples. - In the following command, replace the example user principal name for Azure authentication (admin@M365x373186.onmicrosoft.com) with your user account. Be sure that the user account you specify has sufficient administrative rights. ```powershell - Connect-AutopilotIntune -user admin@M365x373186.onmicrosoft.com + Connect-MSGraph -user admin@M365x373186.onmicrosoft.com ``` The password for your account will be requested using a standard Azure AD form. Type your password and then click **Sign in**.
See the following example: diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/credential-guard-how-it-works.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/credential-guard-how-it-works.md index 00a4a3e6bb..4eaf65890c 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/credential-guard-how-it-works.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/credential-guard-how-it-works.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: How Windows Defender Credential Guard works -description: Using virtualization-based security, Windows Defender Credential Guard features a new component called the isolated LSA process, which stores and protects secrets, isolating them from the rest of the operating system, so that only privileged system software can access them. +description: Learn how Windows Defender Credential Guard uses virtualization to protect secrets, so that only privileged system software can access them. ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: explore ms.sitesec: library diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/collect-wip-audit-event-logs.md b/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/collect-wip-audit-event-logs.md index 0d7d91e071..78edc9a59e 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/collect-wip-audit-event-logs.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/collect-wip-audit-event-logs.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: How to collect Windows Information Protection (WIP) audit event logs (Windows 10) -description: How to collect and understand your Windows Information Protection audit event logs by using the Reporting configuration service provider (CSP) or the Windows Event Forwarding (for Windows desktop domain-joined devices only). +description: How to collect & understand Windows Information Protection audit event logs via the Reporting configuration service provider (CSP) or Windows Event Forwarding. ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: explore ms.sitesec: library diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/guidance-and-best-practices-wip.md b/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/guidance-and-best-practices-wip.md index f9e51d4cb9..576fe7cf71 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/guidance-and-best-practices-wip.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/guidance-and-best-practices-wip.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: General guidance and best practices for Windows Information Protection (WIP) (Windows 10) -description: This section includes info about the enlightened Microsoft apps, including how to add them to your Protected Apps list in Microsoft Intune. It also includes some testing scenarios that we recommend running through with Windows Information Protection (WIP). +description: Find resources about apps that can work with Windows Information Protection (WIP) to protect data. Enlightened apps can tell corporate and personal data apart. ms.assetid: aa94e733-53be-49a7-938d-1660deaf52b0 ms.reviewer: keywords: WIP, Windows Information Protection, EDP, Enterprise Data Protection diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/overview-create-wip-policy-sccm.md b/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/overview-create-wip-policy-sccm.md index 40ab9e148d..e8ad475fda 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/overview-create-wip-policy-sccm.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/windows-information-protection/overview-create-wip-policy-sccm.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Create a Windows Information Protection (WIP) policy using System Center Configuration Manager (Windows 10) -description: System Center Configuration Manager helps you create and deploy your enterprise data protection (WIP) policy, including letting you choose your protected apps, your WIP-protection level, and how to find enterprise data on the network. +description: System Center Configuration Manager helps you create & deploy your enterprise data protection (WIP) policy. ms.assetid: d2059e74-94bd-4e54-ab59-1a7b9b52bdc6 ms.reviewer: ms.prod: w10 diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-account-lockout.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-account-lockout.md index 34e1304ce4..1ea3e878e6 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-account-lockout.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-account-lockout.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit Account Lockout (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the advanced security audit policy setting, Audit Account Lockout, which enables you to audit security events that are generated by a failed attempt to log on to an account that is locked out. +description: The policy setting, Audit Account Lockout, enables you to audit security events generated by a failed attempt to log on to an account that is locked out. ms.assetid: da68624b-a174-482c-9bc5-ddddab38e589 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-application-group-management.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-application-group-management.md index 96f7a50301..8dce282dfa 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-application-group-management.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-application-group-management.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit Application Group Management (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the advanced security audit policy setting, Audit Application Group Management, which determines whether the operating system generates audit events when application group management tasks are performed. +description: The policy setting, Audit Application Group Management, determines if audit events are generated when application group management tasks are performed. ms.assetid: 1bcaa41e-5027-4a86-96b7-f04eaf1c0606 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-computer-account-management.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-computer-account-management.md index d0d902a868..ab838fd042 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-computer-account-management.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-computer-account-management.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit Computer Account Management (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the advanced security audit policy setting, Audit Computer Account Management, which determines whether the operating system generates audit events when a computer account is created, changed, or deleted. +description: The policy setting, Audit Computer Account Management, determines if audit events are generated when a computer account is created, changed, or deleted. ms.assetid: 6c406693-57bf-4411-bb6c-ff83ce548991 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-detailed-file-share.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-detailed-file-share.md index 41ed83320d..69a9d636c7 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-detailed-file-share.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-detailed-file-share.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit Detailed File Share (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the Advanced Security Audit policy setting, Audit Detailed File Share, which allows you to audit attempts to access files and folders on a shared folder. +description: The Advanced Security Audit policy setting, Audit Detailed File Share, allows you to audit attempts to access files and folders on a shared folder. ms.assetid: 60310104-b820-4033-a1cb-022a34f064ae ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-directory-service-access.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-directory-service-access.md index ae15d23652..0a13f90a87 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-directory-service-access.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-directory-service-access.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit Directory Service Access (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the advanced security audit policy setting, Audit Directory Service Access, which determines whether the operating system generates audit events when an Active Directory Domain Services (ADÂ DS) object is accessed. +description: The policy setting Audit Directory Service Access determines if audit events are generated when an Active Directory Domain Services (ADA DS) object is accessed. ms.assetid: ba2562ba-4282-4588-b87c-a3fcb771c7d0 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-driver.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-driver.md index 0f0a9fa7b5..d396f0ed40 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-driver.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-driver.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit IPsec Driver (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the Advanced Security Audit policy setting, Audit IPsec Driver, which determines whether the operating system generates audit events for the activities of the IPsec driver. +description: The Advanced Security Audit policy setting, Audit IPsec Driver, determines if audit events are generated for the activities of the IPsec driver. ms.assetid: c8b8c02f-5ad0-4ee5-9123-ea8cdae356a5 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-extended-mode.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-extended-mode.md index af3502ddce..37421d3b3e 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-extended-mode.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-extended-mode.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit IPsec Extended Mode (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the advanced security audit policy setting, Audit IPsec Extended Mode, which determines whether the operating system generates audit events for the results of the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol and Authenticated Internet Protocol (AuthIP) during Extended Mode negotiations. +description: The setting, Audit IPsec Extended Mode, determines if audit events are generated for the results of IKE protocol and AuthIP during Extended Mode negotiations. ms.assetid: 2b4fee9e-482a-4181-88a8-6a79d8fc8049 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-pnp-activity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-pnp-activity.md index 6e2ce1aa93..2d1298584a 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-pnp-activity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-pnp-activity.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit PNP Activity (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the advanced security audit policy setting, Audit PNP Activity, which determines when plug and play detects an external device. +description: The advanced security audit policy setting, Audit PNP Activity, determines when plug and play detects an external device. ms.assetid: A3D87B3B-EBBE-442A-953B-9EB75A5F600E ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-state-change.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-state-change.md index f002a9938a..c10e8072f7 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-state-change.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-state-change.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit Security State Change (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the Advanced Security Audit policy setting, Audit Security State Change, which determines whether Windows generates audit events for changes in the security state of a system. +description: The policy setting, Audit Security State Change, which determines whether Windows generates audit events for changes in the security state of a system. ms.assetid: decb3218-a67d-4efa-afc0-337c79a89a2d ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-special-logon.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-special-logon.md index cae080c72b..ec7e84c990 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-special-logon.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-special-logon.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit Special Logon (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional describes the Advanced Security Audit policy setting, Audit Special Logon, which determines whether the operating system generates audit events under special sign on (or log on) circumstances. +description: The Advanced Security Audit policy setting, Audit Special Logon, determines if audit events are generated under special sign in (or logon) circumstances. ms.assetid: e1501bac-1d09-4593-8ebb-f311231567d3 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp @@ -37,9 +37,9 @@ This subcategory allows you to audit events generated by special logons such as | Computer Type | General Success | General Failure | Stronger Success | Stronger Failure | Comments | |-------------------|-----------------|-----------------|------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -| Domain Controller | Yes | No | Yes | No | This subcategory is very important because of [Special Groups](http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/03/11/special-groups-auditing-via-group-policy-preferences.aspx) related events, you must enable this subcategory for Success audit if you use this feature.
At the same time this subcategory allows you to track account logon sessions to which sensitive privileges were assigned.
This subcategory doesn’t have Failure events, so there is no recommendation to enable Failure auditing for this subcategory. | -| Member Server | Yes | No | Yes | No | This subcategory is very important because of [Special Groups](http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/03/11/special-groups-auditing-via-group-policy-preferences.aspx) related events, you must enable this subcategory for Success audit if you use this feature.
At the same time this subcategory allows you to track account logon sessions to which sensitive privileges were assigned.
This subcategory doesn’t have Failure events, so there is no recommendation to enable Failure auditing for this subcategory. | -| Workstation | Yes | No | Yes | No | This subcategory is very important because of [Special Groups](http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/03/11/special-groups-auditing-via-group-policy-preferences.aspx) related events, you must enable this subcategory for Success audit if you use this feature.
At the same time this subcategory allows you to track account logon sessions to which sensitive privileges were assigned.
This subcategory doesn’t have Failure events, so there is no recommendation to enable Failure auditing for this subcategory. | +| Domain Controller | Yes | No | Yes | No | This subcategory is very important because of [Special Groups](https://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/03/11/special-groups-auditing-via-group-policy-preferences.aspx) related events, you must enable this subcategory for Success audit if you use this feature.
At the same time this subcategory allows you to track account logon sessions to which sensitive privileges were assigned.
This subcategory doesn’t have Failure events, so there is no recommendation to enable Failure auditing for this subcategory. | +| Member Server | Yes | No | Yes | No | This subcategory is very important because of [Special Groups](https://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/03/11/special-groups-auditing-via-group-policy-preferences.aspx) related events, you must enable this subcategory for Success audit if you use this feature.
At the same time this subcategory allows you to track account logon sessions to which sensitive privileges were assigned.
This subcategory doesn’t have Failure events, so there is no recommendation to enable Failure auditing for this subcategory. | +| Workstation | Yes | No | Yes | No | This subcategory is very important because of [Special Groups](https://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/03/11/special-groups-auditing-via-group-policy-preferences.aspx) related events, you must enable this subcategory for Success audit if you use this feature.
At the same time this subcategory allows you to track account logon sessions to which sensitive privileges were assigned.
This subcategory doesn’t have Failure events, so there is no recommendation to enable Failure auditing for this subcategory. | **Events List:** diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/basic-audit-object-access.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/basic-audit-object-access.md index 438dd850c9..b6b09ddae8 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/basic-audit-object-access.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/basic-audit-object-access.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Audit object access (Windows 10) -description: Determines whether to audit the event of a user accessing an object--for example, a file, folder, registry key, printer, and so forth--that has its own system access control list (SACL) specified. +description: The policy setting, Audit object access, determines whether to audit the event generated when a user accesses an object that has its own SACL specified. ms.assetid: D15B6D67-7886-44C2-9972-3F192D5407EA ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-5027.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-5027.md index 326fc606d7..23bf6e5c30 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-5027.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-5027.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: 5027(F) The Windows Firewall Service was unable to retrieve the security policy from the local storage. The service will continue enforcing the current policy. (Windows 10) -description: Describes security event 5027(F) The Windows Firewall Service was unable to retrieve the security policy from the local storage. The service will continue enforcing the current policy. +description: Details on security event 5027(F) The Windows Firewall Service was unable to retrieve the security policy from the local storage. ms.pagetype: security ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: deploy diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-5148.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-5148.md index 7206b6d8af..6787ac6329 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-5148.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-5148.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: 5148(F) The Windows Filtering Platform has detected a DoS attack and entered a defensive mode; packets associated with this attack will be discarded. (Windows 10) -description: Describes security event 5148(F) The Windows Filtering Platform has detected a DoS attack and entered a defensive mode; packets associated with this attack will be discarded. +description: Details on Security event 5148(F), The Windows Filtering Platform has detected a DoS attack and entered a defensive mode. ms.pagetype: security ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: deploy diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md index 7bce69882c..3313e1d680 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md @@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ search.appverid: met150 --- # Prevent malware infection -Malware authors are always looking for new ways to infect computers. Follow the simple tips below to stay protected and minimize threats to your data and accounts. +Malware authors are always looking for new ways to infect computers. Follow the tips below to stay protected and minimize threats to your data and accounts. -## Keep software up-to-date +## Keep software up to date [Exploits](exploits-malware.md) typically use vulnerabilities in popular software such as web browsers, Java, Adobe Flash Player, and Microsoft Office to infect devices. Software updates patch vulnerabilities so they aren't available to exploits anymore. @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ To keep Microsoft software up to date, ensure that [automatic Microsoft Updates] ## Be wary of links and attachments -Email and other messaging tools are a few of the most common ways your device can get infected. Attachments or links in messages can open malware directly or can stealthily trigger a download. Some emails will give instructions to allow macros or other executable content designed to make it easier for malware to infect your devices. +Email and other messaging tools are a few of the most common ways your device can get infected. Attachments or links in messages can open malware directly or can stealthily trigger a download. Some emails give instructions to allow macros or other executable content designed to make it easier for malware to infect your devices. * Use an email service that provides protection against malicious attachments, links, and abusive senders. [Microsoft Office 365](https://support.office.com/article/Anti-spam-and-anti-malware-protection-in-Office-365-5ce5cf47-2120-4e51-a403-426a13358b7e) has built-in antimalware, link protection, and spam filtering. @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ For more information, see [phishing](phishing.md). ## Watch out for malicious or compromised websites -By visiting malicious or compromised sites, your device can get infected with malware automatically or you can get tricked into downloading and installing malware. See [exploits and exploit kits](exploits-malware.md) as an example of how some of these sites can automatically install malware to visiting computers. +When you visit malicious or compromised sites, your device can get infected with malware automatically or you can get tricked into downloading and installing malware. See [exploits and exploit kits](exploits-malware.md) as an example of how some of these sites can automatically install malware to visiting computers. To identify potentially harmful websites, keep the following in mind: @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ To identify potentially harmful websites, keep the following in mind: * Sites that aggressively open popups and display misleading buttons often trick users into accepting content through constant popups or mislabeled buttons. -To block malicious websites, use a modern web browser like [Microsoft Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/microsoft-edge?ocid=cx-wdsi-articles) which identifies phishing and malware websites and checks downloads for malware. +To block malicious websites, use a modern web browser like [Microsoft Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/microsoft-edge?ocid=cx-wdsi-articles) that identifies phishing and malware websites and checks downloads for malware. If you encounter an unsafe site, click **More […] > Send feedback** on Microsoft Edge. You can also [report unsafe sites directly to Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/support/report-unsafe-site). @@ -53,11 +53,11 @@ Using pirated content is not only illegal, it can also expose your device to mal Users do not openly discuss visits to these sites, so any untoward experience are more likely to stay unreported. -To stay safe, download movies, music, and apps from official publisher websites or stores. Consider running a streamlined OS such as [Windows 10 Pro SKU S Mode](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/s-mode?ocid=cx-wdsi-articles), which ensures that only vetted apps from the Windows Store are installed. +To stay safe, download movies, music, and apps from official publisher websites or stores. Consider running a streamlined OS such as [Windows 10 Pro SKU S Mode](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/s-mode), which ensures that only vetted apps from the Windows Store are installed. ## Don't attach unfamiliar removable drives -Some types of malware can spread by copying themselves to USB flash drives or other removable drives. There are malicious individuals that intentionally prepare and distribute infected drives—leaving these drives in public places to victimize unsuspecting individuals. +Some types of malware spread by copying themselves to USB flash drives or other removable drives. There are malicious individuals that intentionally prepare and distribute infected drives by leaving them in public places for unsuspecting individuals. Only use removable drives that you are familiar with or that come from a trusted source. If a drive has been used in publicly accessible devices, like computers in a café or a library, make sure you have antimalware running on your computer before you use the drive. Avoid opening unfamiliar files you find on suspect drives, including Office and PDF documents and executable files. @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Only use removable drives that you are familiar with or that come from a trusted At the time they are launched, whether inadvertently by a user or automatically, most malware run under the same privileges as the active user. This means that by limiting account privileges, you can prevent malware from making consequential changes any devices. -By default, Windows uses [User Account Control (UAC)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/access-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-overview) to provide automatic, granular control of privileges—it temporarily restricts privileges and prompts the active user every time an application attempts to make potentially consequential changes to the system. Although UAC helps limit the privileges of admin users, users can simply override this restriction when prompted. As a result, it is quite easy for an admin user to inadvertently allow malware to run. +By default, Windows uses [User Account Control (UAC)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-overview) to provide automatic, granular control of privileges—it temporarily restricts privileges and prompts the active user every time an application attempts to make potentially consequential changes to the system. Although UAC helps limit the privileges of admin users, users can override this restriction when prompted. As a result, it is quite easy for an admin user to inadvertently allow malware to run. To help ensure that everyday activities do not result in malware infection and other potentially catastrophic changes, it is recommended that you use a non-administrator account for regular use. By using a non-administrator account, you can prevent installation of unauthorized apps and prevent inadvertent changes to system settings. Avoid browsing the web or checking email using an account with administrator privileges. @@ -75,9 +75,9 @@ Whenever necessary, log in as an administrator to install apps or make configura ## Other safety tips -To further ensure that data is protected from malware as well as other threats: +To further ensure that data is protected from malware and other threats: -* Backup files. Follow the 3-2-1 rule: make **3 copies**, store in at least **2 locations**, with at least **1 offline copy**. Use [OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/about/?ocid=cx-wdsi-articles) for reliable cloud-based copies that allows access to files from multiple devices and helps recover damaged or lost files, including files locked by ransomware. +* Backup files. Follow the 3-2-1 rule: make **3 copies**, store in at least **2 locations**, with at least **1 offline copy**. Use [OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/about) for reliable cloud-based copies that allow access to files from multiple devices and helps recover damaged or lost files, including files locked by ransomware. * Be wary when connecting to public hotspots, particularly those that do not require authentication. @@ -91,9 +91,9 @@ To further ensure that data is protected from malware as well as other threats: Microsoft provides comprehensive security capabilities that help protect against threats. We recommend: -* [Automatic Microsoft updates](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq) keeps software up-to-date to get the latest protections. +* [Automatic Microsoft updates](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq) keeps software up to date to get the latest protections. -* [Controlled folder access](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/enable-controlled-folders-exploit-guard) stops ransomware in its tracks by preventing unauthorized access to your important files. Controlled folder access locks down folders, allowing only authorized apps to access files. Unauthorized apps, including ransomware and other malicious executable files, DLLs, and scripts are denied access. +* [Controlled folder access](../microsoft-defender-atp/enable-controlled-folders.md) stops ransomware in its tracks by preventing unauthorized access to your important files. Controlled folder access locks down folders, allowing only authorized apps to access files. Unauthorized apps, including ransomware and other malicious executable files, DLLs, and scripts are denied access. * [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) browser protects against threats such as ransomware by preventing exploit kits from running. By using [Windows Defender SmartScreen](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index), Microsoft Edge blocks access to malicious websites. @@ -101,13 +101,13 @@ Microsoft provides comprehensive security capabilities that help protect against * [Microsoft Safety Scanner](safety-scanner-download.md) helps remove malicious software from computers. NOTE: This tool does not replace your antimalware product. -* [Microsoft 365](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/#pivot=itadmin&panel=it-security) includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. These resources power productivity while providing intelligent security across users, devices, and data. +* [Microsoft 365](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/) includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. These resources power productivity while providing intelligent security across users, devices, and data. -* [Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/exchange-online-advanced-threat-protection-service-description.aspx) includes machine learning capabilities that block dangerous emails, including millions of emails carrying ransomware downloaders. +* [Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection](https://docs.microsoft.com/office365/servicedescriptions/office-365-advanced-threat-protection-service-description) includes machine learning capabilities that block dangerous emails, including millions of emails carrying ransomware downloaders. * [OneDrive for Business](https://support.office.com/article/restore-a-previous-version-of-a-file-in-onedrive-159cad6d-d76e-4981-88ef-de6e96c93893?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US) can back up files, which you would then use to restore files in the event of an infection. -* [Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection) provides comprehensive endpoint protection, detection, and response capabilities to help prevent ransomware. In the event of a breach, Microsoft Defender ATP alerts security operations teams about suspicious activities and automatically attempts to resolve the problem. This includes alerts for suspicious PowerShell commands, connecting to a TOR website, launching self-replicated copies, and deletion of volume shadow copies. Try Microsoft Defender ATP free of charge. +* [Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection](../microsoft-defender-atp/microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) provides comprehensive endpoint protection, detection, and response capabilities to help prevent ransomware. In the event of a breach, Microsoft Defender ATP alerts security operations teams about suspicious activities and automatically attempts to resolve the problem. This includes alerts for suspicious PowerShell commands, connecting to a TOR website, launching self-replicated copies, and deletion of volume shadow copies. Try Microsoft Defender ATP free of charge. * [Windows Hello for Business](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification) replaces passwords with strong two-factor authentication on your devices. This authentication consists of a new type of user credential that is tied to a device and uses a biometric or PIN. It lets user authenticate to an Active Directory or Azure Active Directory account. @@ -117,6 +117,6 @@ Microsoft provides comprehensive security capabilities that help protect against ## What to do with a malware infection -Microsoft Defender ATP antivirus capabilities helps reduce the chances of infection and will automatically remove threats that it detects. +Microsoft Defender ATP antivirus capabilities help reduce the chances of infection and will automatically remove threats that it detects. In case threat removal is unsuccessful, read about [troubleshooting malware detection and removal problems](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4466982/windows-10-troubleshoot-problems-with-detecting-and-removing-malware). diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-tags.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-tags.md index 608409befc..daf8b70f1e 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-tags.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-tags.md @@ -76,8 +76,8 @@ Machines with similar tags can be handy when you need to apply contextual action Use the following registry key entry to add a tag on a machine: - Registry key: `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Advanced Threat Protection\DeviceTagging\` -- Registry key name: `Group` -- Registry key value (REG_SZ): `Name of the tag you want to set` +- Registry key value (REG_SZ): `Group` +- Registry key data: `Name of the tag you want to set` >[!NOTE] >The device tag is part of the machine information report that's generated once a day. As an alternative, you may choose to restart the endpoint that would transfer a new machine information report. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/threat-and-vuln-mgt-scenarios.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/threat-and-vuln-mgt-scenarios.md index df23634446..d7e6403064 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/threat-and-vuln-mgt-scenarios.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/threat-and-vuln-mgt-scenarios.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Threat & Vulnerability Management scenarios -description: Learn how to use Threat & Vulnerability Management in the context of scenarios that Security Administrators encounter when you collaborate with IT Administrators and SecOps as you protect your organization from cybersecurity threats. +description: Learn how Threat & Vulnerability Management can be used to help security admins, IT admins, and SecOps collaborate in defending against security threats. keywords: mdatp-tvm scenarios, mdatp, tvm, tvm scenarios, reduce threat & vulnerability exposure, reduce threat and vulnerability, improve security configuration, increase configuration score, increase threat & vulnerability configuration score, configuration score, exposure score, security controls search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh search.appverid: met150 diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-remediation.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-remediation.md index 1d7a8392e8..e10d5c43c0 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-remediation.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-remediation.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Remediation and exception -description: You can lower down your organization's exposure from vulnerabilities and increase your security configuration by remediating the security recommendations or filing exceptions provided there are compensation controls. Threat & Vulnerability Management bridges the gap between security administration and IT administration during remediation process. It does so by creating a security task or ticket through integration with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). +description: Remediate security weaknesses and fill exceptions by integrating Microsoft Intune and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). keywords: microsoft defender atp tvm remediation, mdatp tvm, threat & vulnerability management, threat & vulnerability management remediation, tvm remediation intune, tvm remediation sccm search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh search.appverid: met150 diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-weaknesses.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-weaknesses.md index 4a0ed9a714..aa146289f2 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-weaknesses.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-weaknesses.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Weaknesses -description: The **Weaknesses** page lists down the vulnerabilities found in the infected software running in your organization, their severity, Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) rating, its prevalence in your organization, breach, and threat insights. +description: Windows Defender Security Center offers a Weaknesses page, which lists vulnerabilities found in the infected software running in your organization. keywords: mdatp threat & vulnerability management, mdatp tvm weaknesses page, finding weaknesses through tvm, tvm vulnerability list, vulnerability details in tvm search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh search.appverid: met150 @@ -50,8 +50,8 @@ You can access the list of vulnerabilities in a few places in the portal: ![tvm-vuln-globalsearch](images/tvm-vuln-globalsearch.png) 3. Select the CVE and a flyout panel opens up with more information - the vulnerability description, exploits available, severity level, CVSS v3 rating, publishing and update dates. ->[!NOTE] ->To see the rest of the vulnerabilities in the **Weaknesses** page, type CVE, then click search. + > [!NOTE] + > To see the rest of the vulnerabilities in the **Weaknesses** page, type CVE, then click search. *Weaknesses page in the menu* 1. Go to the Threat & Vulnerability Management navigation menu and select **Weaknesses** to open up the list of vulnerabilities found in your organization. @@ -116,8 +116,8 @@ You can report a false positive when you see any vague, inaccurate, missing, or 5. Include your machine name for investigation context. ->[!NOTE] -> You can also provide details regarding the inaccuracy you reported in the **Tell us more (optional)** field to give the threat and vulnerability management investigators context. + > [!NOTE] + > You can also provide details regarding the inaccuracy you reported in the **Tell us more (optional)** field to give the threat and vulnerability management investigators context. 6. Click **Submit**. Your feedback is immediately sent to the Threat & Vulnerability Management experts with its context. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-number-of-previous-logons-to-cache-in-case-domain-controller-is-not-available.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-number-of-previous-logons-to-cache-in-case-domain-controller-is-not-available.md index de6c9be4ad..93b8bde24d 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-number-of-previous-logons-to-cache-in-case-domain-controller-is-not-available.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-number-of-previous-logons-to-cache-in-case-domain-controller-is-not-available.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Interactive logon Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available) (Windows 10) -description: Describes the best practices, location, values, policy management and security considerations for the Interactive logon Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available) security policy setting. +description: Best practices and more for the security policy setting, Interactive logon Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available). ms.assetid: 660e925e-cc3e-4098-a41e-eb8db8062d8d ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-disconnect-clients-when-logon-hours-expire.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-disconnect-clients-when-logon-hours-expire.md index 6e1da49f14..d763e077ca 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-disconnect-clients-when-logon-hours-expire.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-disconnect-clients-when-logon-hours-expire.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Microsoft network server Disconnect clients when logon hours expire (Windows 10) -description: Describes the best practices, location, values, and security considerations for the Microsoft network server Disconnect clients when logon hours expire security policy setting. +description: Best practices, location, values, and security considerations for the policy setting, Microsoft network server Disconnect clients when logon hours expire. ms.assetid: 48b5c424-9ba8-416d-be7d-ccaabb3f49af ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-sharing-and-security-model-for-local-accounts.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-sharing-and-security-model-for-local-accounts.md index 4ec22d8d3f..8ae8bcfd3d 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-sharing-and-security-model-for-local-accounts.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-sharing-and-security-model-for-local-accounts.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Network access Sharing and security model for local accounts (Windows 10) -description: Describes the best practices, location, values, policy management and security considerations for the Network access Sharing and security model for local accounts security policy setting. +description: Best practices, security considerations, and more for the security policy setting, Network access Sharing and security model for local accounts. ms.assetid: 0b3d703c-ea27-488f-8f59-b345af75b994 ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-local-system-to-use-computer-identity-for-ntlm.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-local-system-to-use-computer-identity-for-ntlm.md index 0d0633f105..43611938d0 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-local-system-to-use-computer-identity-for-ntlm.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-local-system-to-use-computer-identity-for-ntlm.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Network security Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM (Windows 10) -description: Describes the location, values, policy management, and security considerations for the Network security Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM security policy setting. +description: Location, values, policy management, and security considerations for the policy setting, Network security Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM. ms.assetid: c46a658d-b7a4-4139-b7ea-b9268c240053 ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-do-not-store-lan-manager-hash-value-on-next-password-change.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-do-not-store-lan-manager-hash-value-on-next-password-change.md index 17bf06d448..32ad4fc2b7 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-do-not-store-lan-manager-hash-value-on-next-password-change.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-do-not-store-lan-manager-hash-value-on-next-password-change.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Network security Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change (Windows 10) -description: Describes the best practices, location, values, policy management and security considerations for the Network security Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change security policy setting. +description: Best practices, security considerations, and more for the security policy setting, Network security Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change. ms.assetid: 6452b268-e5ba-4889-9d38-db28f919af51 ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp @@ -38,8 +38,8 @@ By attacking the SAM file, attackers can potentially gain access to user names a ### Best practices -1. Set **Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change** to **Enabled**. -2. Require all users to set new passwords the next time they log on to the domain so that LAN Manager hashes are removed. + - Set **Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change** to **Enabled**. + - Require all users to set new passwords the next time they log on to the domain so that LAN Manager hashes are removed. ### Location diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-restrict-ntlm-incoming-ntlm-traffic.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-restrict-ntlm-incoming-ntlm-traffic.md index 01de4dd73c..2b0c20bc29 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-restrict-ntlm-incoming-ntlm-traffic.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-restrict-ntlm-incoming-ntlm-traffic.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Network security Restrict NTLM Incoming NTLM traffic (Windows 10) -description: Describes the best practices, location, values, management aspects, and security considerations for the Network Security Restrict NTLM Incoming NTLM traffic security policy setting. +description: Best practices, security considerations, and more for the security policy setting, Network Security Restrict NTLM Incoming NTLM traffic. ms.assetid: c0eff7d3-ed59-4004-908a-2205295fefb8 ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/smbv1-microsoft-network-client-digitally-sign-communications-if-server-agrees.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/smbv1-microsoft-network-client-digitally-sign-communications-if-server-agrees.md index db0f82e3ff..47483249d7 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/smbv1-microsoft-network-client-digitally-sign-communications-if-server-agrees.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/smbv1-microsoft-network-client-digitally-sign-communications-if-server-agrees.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: SMBv1 Microsoft network client Digitally sign communications (if server agrees) (Windows 10) -description: For SMBv1 only, describes the best practices, location, values, and security considerations for the Microsoft network client Digitally sign communications (if server agrees) security policy setting. +description: Best practices, location, values, and security considerations for the policy setting, Microsoft network client Digitally sign communications (if server agrees). ms.assetid: e553f700-aae5-425c-8650-f251c90ba5dd ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp @@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ There are three other policy settings that relate to packet-signing requirements ### Best practices -1. Configure the following security policy settings as follows: + - Configure the following security policy settings as follows: - Disable [Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)](smbv1-microsoft-network-client-digitally-sign-communications-always.md). - Disable [Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)](smbv1-microsoft-network-server-digitally-sign-communications-always.md). - Enable **Microsoft Network Client: Digitally Sign Communications (If Server Agrees)**. - Enable [Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)](smbv1-microsoft-network-server-digitally-sign-communications-if-client-agrees.md). -2. Alternately, you can set all of these policy settings to Enabled, but enabling them can cause slower performance on client devices and prevent them from communicating with legacy SMB applications and operating systems. + - Alternately, you can set all of these policy settings to Enabled, but enabling them can cause slower performance on client devices and prevent them from communicating with legacy SMB applications and operating systems. ### Location @@ -107,7 +107,8 @@ Configure the settings as follows: In highly secure environments we recommend that you configure all of these settings to Enabled. However, that configuration may cause slower performance on client devices and prevent communications with earlier SMB applications and operating systems. ->**Note:**  An alternative countermeasure that could protect all network traffic is to implement digital signatures with IPsec. There are hardware-based accelerators for IPsec encryption and signing that could be used to minimize the performance impact on the servers' CPUs. No such accelerators are available for SMB signing. +> [!NOTE] +> An alternative countermeasure that could protect all network traffic is to implement digital signatures with IPsec. There are hardware-based accelerators for IPsec encryption and signing that could be used to minimize the performance impact on the servers' CPUs. No such accelerators are available for SMB signing. ### Potential impact diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-virtualize-file-and-registry-write-failures-to-per-user-locations.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-virtualize-file-and-registry-write-failures-to-per-user-locations.md index 3ec0475be4..8fb6f6ead6 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-virtualize-file-and-registry-write-failures-to-per-user-locations.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-virtualize-file-and-registry-write-failures-to-per-user-locations.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: User Account Control Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations (Windows 10) -description: Describes the best practices, location, values, policy management and security considerations for the User Account Control Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations security policy setting. +description: Best practices, security considerations and more for the policy setting, User Account Control Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations. ms.assetid: a7b47420-cc41-4b1c-b03e-f67a05221261 ms.reviewer: ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/wannacrypt-ransomware-worm-targets-out-of-date-systems-wdsi.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/wannacrypt-ransomware-worm-targets-out-of-date-systems-wdsi.md index 0a5d73d832..017b3050a2 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/wannacrypt-ransomware-worm-targets-out-of-date-systems-wdsi.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/wannacrypt-ransomware-worm-targets-out-of-date-systems-wdsi.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: WannaCrypt ransomware worm targets out-of-date systems -description: In this blog, we provide an early analysis of the end-to-end ransomware attack. Please note this threat is still under investigation. The attack is still active, and there is a possibility that the attacker will attempt to react to our detection response. +description: This is an early analysis of the WannaCrypt ransomware attack. Microsoft antimalware diagnostic data immediately picked up signs of this campaign in May 2017. keywords: wannacry, wannacrypt, wanna, ransomware search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh ms.pagetype: security diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/understand-applocker-policy-design-decisions.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/understand-applocker-policy-design-decisions.md index fedd0c187e..7baf71b5df 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/understand-applocker-policy-design-decisions.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/understand-applocker-policy-design-decisions.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Understand AppLocker policy design decisions (Windows 10) -description: This topic for the IT professional lists the design questions, possible answers, and ramifications of the decisions when you plan a deployment of application control policies by using AppLocker within a Windows operating system environment. +description: Review some common considerations while you are planning to use AppLocker to deploy application control policies within a Windows environment. ms.assetid: 3475def8-949a-4b51-b480-dc88b5c1e6e6 ms.reviewer: ms.author: macapara diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-managed-installer.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-managed-installer.md index e22de90c86..8b552f93a6 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-managed-installer.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-managed-installer.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Authorize apps deployed with a WDAC managed installer (Windows 10) -description: Explains how you can use a managed installer to automatically authorize applications deployed and installed by a designated software distribution solution, such as System Center Configuration Manager. +description: Learn how to use a managed installer to automatically authorize apps added by a designated software distribution solution, such as SCCM. keywords: whitelisting, security, malware ms.assetid: 8d6e0474-c475-411b-b095-1c61adb2bdbb ms.prod: w10 diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/open-windows-firewall-with-advanced-security.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/open-windows-firewall-with-advanced-security.md index 17d43619ee..cbf3fd9257 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/open-windows-firewall-with-advanced-security.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/open-windows-firewall-with-advanced-security.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ To complete this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group. Fo ## To open Windows Defender Firewall using the UI -Click Start, type **Windows Defender Firewall**, and the press ENTER. +Click Start, type **Windows Defender Firewall**, and then press ENTER. ## To open Windows Defender Firewall from a command prompt