From 921a7db2bc0c6374ec8fe85fe43a31cf33a0c177 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2020 12:09:08 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 001/192] Update bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md --- .../bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md | 20 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md index 876cf87f79..03ddda7058 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md @@ -29,9 +29,10 @@ When protecting data at rest on an operating system volume, during the boot proc ## BitLocker and BCD Settings -In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, BitLocker validated nearly all BCD settings with the winload, winresume, and memtest prefixes. However, this high degree of validation caused BitLocker to go into recovery mode for benign setting changes, for example, when applying a language pack BitLocker would enter recovery. +In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, BitLocker validated BCD settings with the winload, winresume, and memtest prefixes to a large degree. However, this high degree of validation caused BitLocker to go into recovery mode for benign setting changes, for example, when applying a language pack BitLocker would enter recovery mode. -In Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and later operating systems BitLocker narrows the set of BCD settings validated to reduce the chance of benign changes causing a BCD validation problem. If you believe that there is a risk in excluding a particular BCD setting from the validation profile, you can increase BCD validation coverage to suit your validation preferences. Alternatively, if a default BCD setting is persistently triggering recovery for benign changes, then you can exclude that BCD setting from the validation profile. +In Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and subsequent versions, BitLocker narrows the set of BCD settings validated to reduce the chance of benign changes causing a BCD validation problem. If you believe that there is a risk in excluding a particular BCD setting from the validation profile—Include that BCD setting in the BCD validation coverage to suit your validation preferences. +If a default BCD setting is found to persistently trigger a recovery for benign changes—Exclude that BCD setting from the validation coverage. ### When secure boot is enabled @@ -43,20 +44,21 @@ One of the benefits of using Secure Boot is that it can correct BCD settings dur To modify the BCD settings BitLocker validates the IT Pro will add or exclude BCD settings from the platform validation profile by enabling and configuring the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** Group Policy setting. -For the purposes of BitLocker validation, BCD settings are associated with a specific set of Microsoft boot applications. BCD settings are either associated with a specific boot application or can apply to all boot applications by associating a prefix to the BCD setting entered in the Group Policy setting. Prefix values include: +For the purposes of BitLocker validation, BCD settings are associated with a specific set of Microsoft boot applications, by default. In addition to this default association with a specific set of boot applications (or a specific boot application), BCD settings extend coverage to all boot applications by attaching any of the following prefixes: - winload - winresume - memtest -- all +- all of the above +**Note:** The inclusion of prefix(es) is done when the BCD settings are being entered in the Group Policy setting. All BCD settings are specified by combining the prefix value with either a hexadecimal (hex) value or a “friendly name.” -The BCD setting hex value is reported when BitLocker enters recovery mode and is stored in the event log (event ID 523). The hex value uniquely identifies which BCD setting caused the recovery event. +The BCD setting hex value is reported when BitLocker enters recovery mode and is stored in the event log (event ID 523). The hex value uniquely identifies the BCD setting that caused the recovery event. You can quickly obtain the friendly name for the BCD settings on your computer by using the command “`bcdedit.exe /enum all`”. -Not all BCD settings have friendly names, for those settings the hex value is the only way to configure an exclusion policy. +Not all BCD settings have friendly names; for those settings without a friendly name, the hex value is the only way to configure an exclusion policy. When specifying BCD values in the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** Group Policy setting, use the following syntax: @@ -67,13 +69,13 @@ When specifying BCD values in the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validat For example, either “`winload:hypervisordebugport`” or “`winload:0x250000f4`” yield the same value. -Setting that applies to all boot applications may be applied only to an individual application, however the reverse is not true. For example, one can specify either: “`all:locale`” or “`winresume:locale`”, but as the bcd setting “`win-pe`” does not apply to all boot applications, “`winload:winpe`” is valid, but “`all:winpe`” is not valid. The setting that controls boot debugging (“`bootdebug`” or 0x16000010) will always be validated and will have no effect if it is included in the provided fields. +A setting that applies to all boot applications may be applied only to an individual application; however, the reverse is not true. For example, one can specify either “`all:locale`” or “`winresume:locale`”, but as the bcd setting “`win-pe`” does not apply to all boot applications, “`winload:winpe`” is valid, but “`all:winpe`” is not valid. The setting that controls boot debugging (“`bootdebug`” or 0x16000010) will always be validated and will have no effect if it is included in the provided fields. -> **Note:**  Take care when configuring BCD entries in the Group Policy setting. The Local Group Policy Editor does not validate the correctness of the BCD entry. BitLocker will fail to be enabled if the Group Policy setting specified is invalid. +> **Note:**  Take care when configuring BCD entries in the Group Policy setting. The Local Group Policy Editor does not validate the correctness of the BCD entry. BitLocker will fail to be enabled if the specified Group Policy setting is invalid.   ### Default BCD validation profile -The following table contains the default BCD validation profile used by BitLocker in Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and later operating systems: +The following table contains the default BCD validation profile used by BitLocker in Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and subsequent versions: | Hex Value | Prefix | Friendly Name | | - | - | - | From f6c9500400eb5b8bf353c4772d4ee43885d2ba78 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2020 12:19:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 002/192] Update bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md --- .../bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md index 03ddda7058..ceda6cd84a 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ When specifying BCD values in the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validat For example, either “`winload:hypervisordebugport`” or “`winload:0x250000f4`” yield the same value. -A setting that applies to all boot applications may be applied only to an individual application; however, the reverse is not true. For example, one can specify either “`all:locale`” or “`winresume:locale`”, but as the bcd setting “`win-pe`” does not apply to all boot applications, “`winload:winpe`” is valid, but “`all:winpe`” is not valid. The setting that controls boot debugging (“`bootdebug`” or 0x16000010) will always be validated and will have no effect if it is included in the provided fields. +A setting that applies to all boot applications may be applied only to an individual application; however, the reverse is not true. For example, one can specify either “`all:locale`” or “`winresume:locale`”, but as the BCD setting “`win-pe`” does not apply to all boot applications, “`winload:winpe`” is valid, but “`all:winpe`” is not valid. The setting that controls boot debugging (“`bootdebug`” or 0x16000010) will always be validated and will have no effect if it is included in the provided fields. > **Note:**  Take care when configuring BCD entries in the Group Policy setting. The Local Group Policy Editor does not validate the correctness of the BCD entry. BitLocker will fail to be enabled if the specified Group Policy setting is invalid.   From b68de39d2a5be0ca950a805a263dc67c07c45c0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2020 19:00:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 003/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md - 4318240 --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 73 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 37 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 1167e9121a..2f5b74fefd 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -27,9 +27,9 @@ This topic for the IT professional explains how BitLocker features can be used t ## Using BitLocker to encrypt volumes -BitLocker provides full volume encryption (FVE) for operating system volumes, as well as fixed and removable data volumes. To support fully encrypted operating system volumes, BitLocker uses an unencrypted system volume for the files required to boot, decrypt, and load the operating system. This volume is automatically created during a new installation of both client and server operating systems. +BitLocker provides full volume encryption (FVE) for operating system volumes, as well as fixed and removable data drives. To support fully encrypted operating system drives, BitLocker uses an unencrypted system partition for the files required to boot, decrypt, and load the operating system. This partition is automatically created during a new installation of both client and server operating systems. -In the event that the drive was prepared as a single contiguous space, BitLocker requires a new volume to hold the boot files. BdeHdCfg.exe can create these volumes. +In the event that the drive was prepared as a single contiguous space, BitLocker requires a new partition to hold the boot files. BdeHdCfg.exe can create these volumes. > **Note:**  For more info about using this tool, see [Bdehdcfg](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ee732026.aspx) in the Command-Line Reference. @@ -42,12 +42,12 @@ BitLocker encryption can be done using the following methods: ### Encrypting volumes using the BitLocker control panel -Encrypting volumes with the BitLocker control panel (click **Start**, type **bitlocker**, click **Manage BitLocker**) is how many users will utilize BitLocker. The name of the BitLocker control panel is BitLocker Drive Encryption. The BitLocker control panel supports encrypting operating system, fixed data and removable data volumes. The BitLocker control panel will organize available drives in the appropriate category based on how the device reports itself to Windows. Only formatted volumes with assigned drive letters will appear properly in the BitLocker control panel applet. +Encrypting volumes with the BitLocker control panel (click **Start**, type **bitlocker**, click **Manage BitLocker**) is the mechanism implemented by many users to utilize BitLocker. The name of the BitLocker control panel is BitLocker Drive Encryption. The BitLocker control panel supports encrypting operating system, fixed data- and removable data volumes. The BitLocker control panel will organize available drives in the appropriate category based on how the device reports itself to Windows. Only formatted volumes with assigned drive letters will appear properly in the BitLocker control panel applet. To start encryption for a volume, select **Turn on BitLocker** for the appropriate drive to initialize the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard. BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard options vary based on volume type (operating system volume or data volume). ### Operating system volume -Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies the computer meets the BitLocker system requirements for encrypting an operating system volume. By default, the system requirements are: +Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies whether the computer meets the BitLocker system requirements for encrypting an operating system volume. By default, the system requirements are: @@ -97,14 +97,13 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies the computer meets t Upon passing the initial configuration, users are required to enter a password for the volume. If the volume does not pass the initial configuration for BitLocker, the user is presented with an error dialog describing the appropriate actions to be taken. Once a strong password has been created for the volume, a recovery key will be generated. The BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt for a location to save this key. A BitLocker recovery key is a special key that you can create when you turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption for the first time on each drive that you encrypt. You can use the recovery key to gain access to your computer if the drive that Windows is installed on (the operating system drive) is encrypted using BitLocker Drive Encryption and BitLocker detects a condition that prevents it from unlocking the drive when the computer is starting up. A recovery key can also be used to gain access to your files and folders on a removable data drive (such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive) that is encrypted using BitLocker To Go, if for some reason you forget the password or your computer cannot access the drive. -You should store the recovery key by printing it, saving it on removable media, or saving it as a file in a network folder or on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot be stored on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make additional copies. +You should store the recovery key by printing it; saving it on a removable media; or saving it as a file in a network folder, on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot store it on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on a removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make additional copies. When the recovery key has been properly stored, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt the user to choose how to encrypt the drive. There are two options: + Encrypt used disk space only—Encrypts only disk space that contains data + Encrypt entire drive—Encrypts the entire volume including free space -- Encrypt used disk space only - Encrypts only disk space that contains data -- Encrypt entire drive - Encrypts the entire volume including free space - -It is recommended that drives with little to no data utilize the **used disk space only** encryption option and that drives with data or an operating system utilize the **encrypt entire drive** option. +It is recommended that drives with little-to-no data utilize the **used disk space only** encryption option and that drives with data or an operating system utilize the **encrypt entire drive** option. > **Note:**  Deleted files appear as free space to the file system, which is not encrypted by **used disk space only**. Until they are wiped or overwritten, deleted files hold information that could be recovered with common data forensic tools. @@ -116,13 +115,13 @@ Until encryption is completed, the only available options for managing BitLocker ### Data volume -Encrypting data volumes using the BitLocker control panel interface works in a similar fashion to encryption of the operating system volumes. Users select **Turn on BitLocker** within the control panel to begin the BitLocker Drive Encryption wizard. +Encrypting data volumes using the BitLocker control panel interface works in a fashion similar to encryption of the operating system volumes. Users select **Turn on BitLocker** within the control panel to launch the BitLocker Drive Encryption wizard. Unlike for operating system volumes, data volumes are not required to pass any configuration tests for the wizard to proceed. Upon launching the wizard, a choice of authentication methods to unlock the drive appears. The available options are **password** and **smart card** and **automatically unlock this drive on this computer**. Disabled by default, the latter option will unlock the data volume without user input when the operating system volume is unlocked. After selecting the desired authentication method and choosing **Next**, the wizard presents options for storage of the recovery key. These options are the same as for operating system volumes. -With the recovery key saved, selecting **Next** in the wizard will show available options for encryption. These options are the same as for operating system volumes; **used disk space only** and **full drive encryption**. If the volume being encrypted is new or empty, it is recommended that used space only encryption is selected. +With the recovery key saved, selecting **Next** in the wizard will show available options for encryption. These options are the same as for operating system volumes—**used disk space only** and **full drive encryption**. If the volume being encrypted is new or empty, it is recommended that **used disk space only** is selected. -With an encryption method chosen, a final confirmation screen displays before beginning the encryption process. Selecting **Start encrypting** will begin encryption. +With an encryption method chosen, a final confirmation screen is displayed before the encryption process begins. Selecting **Start encrypting** will begin encryption. Encryption status displays in the notification area or within the BitLocker control panel. @@ -130,7 +129,7 @@ Encryption status displays in the notification area or within the BitLocker cont There is a new option for storing the BitLocker recovery key using the OneDrive. This option requires that computers are not members of a domain and that the user is using a Microsoft Account. Local accounts do not give the option to utilize OneDrive. Using the OneDrive option is the default, recommended recovery key storage method for computers that are not joined to a domain. -Users can verify the recovery key was saved properly by checking their OneDrive for the BitLocker folder which is created automatically during the save process. The folder will contain two files, a readme.txt and the recovery key. For users storing more than one recovery password on their OneDrive, +Users can verify whether the recovery key was saved properly by checking their OneDrive for the BitLocker folder which is created automatically during the save process. The folder will contain two files, a readme.txt and the recovery key. For users storing more than one recovery password on their OneDrive, they can identify the required recovery key by looking at the file name. The recovery key ID is appended to the end of the file name. ### Using BitLocker within Windows Explorer @@ -139,7 +138,7 @@ Windows Explorer allows users to launch the BitLocker Drive Encryption wizard by ## Down-level compatibility -The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been BitLocker enabled then presented to a different version of Windows. +The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been BitLocker-enabled and then presented to a different version of Windows. Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes @@ -188,7 +187,7 @@ Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Window ## Encrypting volumes using the manage-bde command line interface Manage-bde is a command-line utility that can be used for scripting BitLocker operations. Manage-bde offers additional options not displayed in the BitLocker control panel. For a complete list of the options, see [Manage-bde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff829849.aspx). -Manage-bde offers a multitude of wider options for configuring BitLocker. This means that using the command syntax may require care and possibly later customization by the user. For example, using just the `manage-bde -on` command on a data volume will fully encrypt the volume without any authenticating protectors. A volume encrypted in this manner still requires user interaction to turn on BitLocker protection, even though the command successfully completed because an authentication method needs to be added to the volume for it to be fully protected. +Manage-bde offers a multitude of wider options for configuring BitLocker. This means that using the command syntax may require care and, possibly later, customization by the user. For example, using just the `manage-bde -on` command on a data volume will fully encrypt the volume without any authenticating protectors. A volume encrypted in this manner still requires user interaction to turn on BitLocker protection, even though the command successfully completed, because an authentication method needs to be added to the volume for it to be fully protected. Command line users need to determine the appropriate syntax for a given situation. The following section covers general encryption for operating system volumes and data volumes. ### Operating system volume @@ -205,7 +204,7 @@ This command returns the volumes on the target, current encryption status and vo **Enabling BitLocker without a TPM** -For example, suppose that you want to enable BitLocker on a computer without a TPM chip. To properly enable BitLocker for the operating system volume, you will need to use a USB flash drive as a startup key to boot (in this example, the drive letter E). You would first create the startup key needed for BitLocker using the –protectors option and save it to the USB drive on E: and then begin the encryption process. You will need to reboot the computer when prompted to complete the encryption process. +For example, suppose that you want to enable BitLocker on a computer without a TPM chip. To properly enable BitLocker for the operating system volume, you will need to use a USB flash drive as a startup key to boot (in this example, the drive letter E). You would first create the startup key needed for BitLocker using the –protectors option, save it to the USB drive on E: and begin the encryption process. You will need to reboot the computer when prompted to complete the encryption process. ```powershell manage-bde –protectors -add C: -startupkey E: @@ -218,17 +217,17 @@ It is possible to encrypt the operating system volume without any defined protec `manage-bde -on C:` -This will encrypt the drive using the TPM as the protector. If a user is unsure of the protector for a volume, they can use the -protectors option in manage-bde to list this information with the command: +This will encrypt the drive using the TPM as the protector. If users are unsure of the protector for a volume, they can use the -protectors option in manage-bde to list this information by executing the following command: `manage-bde -protectors -get ` **Provisioning BitLocker with two protectors** -Another example is a user on non-TPM hardware who wishes to add a password and SID-based protector to the operating system volume. In this instance, the user adds the protectors first. This is done with the command: +Another example is a user on a non-TPM hardware who wishes to add a password and SID-based protector to the operating system volume. In this instance, the user adds the protectors first. This is done with the command: `manage-bde -protectors -add C: -pw -sid ` -This command will require the user to enter and then confirm the password protector before adding them to the volume. With the protectors enabled on the volume, the user just needs to turn BitLocker on. +This command will require the user to enter and then confirm the password protectors before adding them to the volume. With the protectors enabled on the volume, the user just needs to turn BitLocker on. ### Data volume @@ -374,15 +373,15 @@ Windows PowerShell cmdlets provide an alternative way to work with BitLocker. Us
Similar to manage-bde, the Windows PowerShell cmdlets allow configuration beyond the options offered in the control panel. As with manage-bde, users need to consider the specific needs of the volume they are encrypting prior to running Windows PowerShell cmdlets. -A good initial step is to determine the current state of the volume(s) on the computer. You can do this using the Get-BitLocker volume cmdlet. The output from this cmdlet displays information on the volume type, protectors, protection status, and other useful information. +A good initial step is to determine the current state of the volume(s) on the computer. You can do this using the Get-BitLocker volume cmdlet. The output from this cmdlet displays information on the volume type, protectors, protection status and other useful information. Occasionally, all protectors may not be shown when using Get-BitLockerVolume due to lack of space in the output display. If you do not see all of the protectors for a volume, you can use the Windows PowerShell pipe command (|) to format a listing of the protectors. > **Note:**  In the event that there are more than four protectors for a volume, the pipe command may run out of display space. For volumes with more than four protectors, use the method described in the section below to generate a listing of all protectors with protector ID. `Get-BitLockerVolume C: | fl` -If you wanted to remove the existing protectors prior to provisioning BitLocker on the volume, you can utilize the `Remove-BitLockerKeyProtector` cmdlet. Accomplishing this requires the GUID associated with the protector to be removed. -A simple script can pipe the values of each **Get-BitLockerVolume** return out to another variable as seen below: +If you want to remove the existing protectors prior to provisioning BitLocker on the volume, you can utilize the `Remove-BitLockerKeyProtector` cmdlet. Accomplishing this requires the GUID associated with the protector to be removed. +A simple script can pipe out the values of each **Get-BitLockerVolume** return to another variable as seen below: ```powershell $vol = Get-BitLockerVolume $keyprotectors = $vol.KeyProtector @@ -392,12 +391,12 @@ Using this information, we can then remove the key protector for a specific volu ```powershell Remove-BitLockerKeyProtector : -KeyProtectorID "{GUID}" ``` -> **Note:**  The BitLocker cmdlet requires the key protector GUID enclosed in quotation marks to execute. Ensure the entire GUID, with braces, is included in the command. +> **Note:**  The BitLocker cmdlet requires the key protector GUID (enclosed in quotation marks) to execute. Ensure the entire GUID, with braces, is included in the command. ### Operating system volume Using the BitLocker Windows PowerShell cmdlets is similar to working with the manage-bde tool for encrypting operating system volumes. Windows PowerShell offers users a lot of flexibility. For example, users can add the desired protector as part command for encrypting the volume. Below are examples of common user scenarios and steps to accomplish them using the BitLocker cmdlets for Windows PowerShell. -To enable BitLocker with just the TPM protector. This can be done using the command: +To enable BitLocker with just the TPM protector, execute the following command: ```powershell Enable-BitLocker C: @@ -409,16 +408,16 @@ Enable-BitLocker C: -StartupKeyProtector -StartupKeyPath -SkipHardwareTes ``` ### Data volume -Data volume encryption using Windows PowerShell is the same as for operating system volumes. You should add the desired protectors prior to encrypting the volume. The following example adds a password protector to the E: volume using the variable $pw as the password. The $pw variable is held as a SecureString value to store the user defined password. Last, encryption begins. +Data volume encryption using Windows PowerShell is the same as for operating system volumes. You should add the desired protectors prior to encrypting the volume. The following example adds a password protector to the E: volume using the variable $pw as the password. The $pw variable is held as a SecureString value to store the user-defined password. Last, encryption begins. ```powershell $pw = Read-Host -AsSecureString Enable-BitLockerKeyProtector E: -PasswordProtector -Password $pw ``` -### Using a SID based protector in Windows PowerShell +### Using an SID-based protector in Windows PowerShell -The ADAccountOrGroup protector is an Active Directory SID-based protector. This protector can be added to both operating system and data volumes, although it does not unlock operating system volumes in the pre-boot environment. The protector requires the SID for the domain account or group to link with the protector. BitLocker can protect a cluster-aware disk by adding a SID-based protector for the Cluster Name Object (CNO) that lets the disk properly failover and be unlocked to any member computer of the cluster. +The ADAccountOrGroup protector is an Active Directory SID-based protector. This protector can be added to both operating system and data volumes, although it does not unlock operating system volumes in the pre-boot environment. The protector requires the SID for association with a domain account or group. BitLocker can protect a cluster-aware disk by adding a SID-based protector for the Cluster Name Object (CNO) that lets the disk properly failover and be unlocked to any member computer of the cluster. >**Warning:**  The SID-based protector requires the use of an additional protector (such as TPM, PIN, recovery key, etc.) when used on operating system volumes. @@ -434,14 +433,14 @@ get-aduser -filter {samaccountname -eq "administrator"} ``` > **Note:**  Use of this command requires the RSAT-AD-PowerShell feature. > -> **Tip:**  In addition to the Windows PowerShell command above, information about the locally logged on user and group membership can be found using: WHOAMI /ALL. This does not require the use of additional features. +> **Tip:**  In addition to the Windows PowerShell command above, information about the locally logged-on user and group membership can be found using: WHOAMI /ALL. This does not require the use of additional features. -In the example below, the user wishes to add a domain SID based protector to the previously encrypted operating system volume. The user knows the SID for the user account or group they wish to add and uses the following command: +In the example below, the user wishes to add a domain SID-based protector to the previously encrypted operating system volume. The user knows the SID for the user account or group they wish to add and uses the following command: ```powershell Add-BitLockerKeyProtector C: -ADAccountOrGroupProtector -ADAccountOrGroup "" ``` -> **Note:**  Active Directory-based protectors are normally used to unlock Failover Cluster enabled volumes. +> **Note:**  Active Directory-based protectors are normally used to unlock Failover Cluster-enabled volumes. ## Checking BitLocker status @@ -458,7 +457,7 @@ Checking BitLocker status with the control panel is the most common method used | **Suspended** | BitLocker is suspended and not actively protecting the volume | | **Waiting for Activation**| BitLocker is enabled with a clear protector key and requires further action to be fully protected| -If a drive is pre-provisioned with BitLocker, a status of "Waiting for Activation" displays with a yellow exclamation icon on the volume. This status means that there was only a clear protector used when encrypting the volume. In this case, the volume is not in a protected state and needs to have a secure key added to the volume before the drive is fully protected. Administrators can use the control panel, manage-bde tool, or WMI APIs to add an appropriate key protector. Once complete, the control panel will update to reflect the new status. +If a drive is pre-provisioned with BitLocker, a status of "Waiting for Activation" displays with a yellow exclamation icon on the volume. This status means that there was only a clear protector used when encrypting the volume. In this case, the volume is not in a protected state and needs to have a secure key added to it before the drive is fully protected. Administrators can use the control panel, manage-bde tool, or WMI APIs to add an appropriate key protector. Once complete, the control panel will update to reflect the new status. Using the control panel, administrators can choose **Turn on BitLocker** to start the BitLocker Drive Encryption wizard and add a protector, like PIN for an operating system volume (or password if no TPM exists), or a password or smart card protector to a data volume. The drive security window displays prior to changing the volume status. Selecting **Activate BitLocker** will complete the encryption process. @@ -488,7 +487,7 @@ This command will display information about the encryption method, volume type, ### Provisioning BitLocker during operating system deployment -Administrators can enable BitLocker prior to operating system deployment from the Windows Pre-installation Environment. This is done with a randomly generated clear key protector applied to the formatted volume and encrypting the volume prior to running the Windows setup process. If the encryption uses the Used Disk Space Only option described later in this document, this step takes only a few seconds and incorporates well into regular deployment processes. +Administrators can enable BitLocker prior to operating system deployment from the Windows Pre-installation environment. This is done with a randomly generated clear key protector applied to the formatted volume and by encrypting the volume prior to running the Windows setup process. If the encryption uses the **Used Disk Space Only** option described later in this document, this step takes only a few seconds and incorporates well into regular deployment processes. ### Decrypting BitLocker volumes @@ -496,12 +495,12 @@ Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volu ### Decrypting volumes using the BitLocker control panel applet -BitLocker decryption using the control panel is done using a Wizard. The control panel can be called from Windows Explorer or by opening the directly. After opening the BitLocker control panel, users will select the Turn off BitLocker option to begin the process. -Once selected, the user chooses to continue by clicking the confirmation dialog. With Turn off BitLocker confirmed, the drive decryption process will begin and report status to the control panel. +BitLocker decryption using the control panel is done using a wizard. The control panel can be called from Windows Explorer or by opening it directly. After opening the BitLocker control panel, users will select the **Turn off BitLocker** option to begin the process. +Once selected, the user chooses to continue by clicking the confirmation dialog. With **Turn off BitLocker** confirmed, the drive decryption process will begin and report status to the control panel. The control panel does not report decryption progress but displays it in the notification area of the task bar. Selecting the notification area icon will open a modal dialog with progress. -Once decryption is complete, the drive will update its status in the control panel and is available for encryption. +Once decryption is complete, the drive will update its status in the control panel and becomes available for encryption. ### Decrypting volumes using the manage-bde command line interface @@ -510,14 +509,14 @@ Decrypting volumes using manage-bde is very straightforward. Decryption with man ```powershell manage-bde -off C: ``` -This command disables protectors while it decrypts the volume and removes all protectors when decryption is complete. If a user wishes to check the status of the decryption, they can use the following command: +This command disables protectors while it decrypts the volume and removes all protectors when decryption is complete. If users wish to check the status of the decryption, they can use the following command: ```powershell manage-bde -status C: ``` ### Decrypting volumes using the BitLocker Windows PowerShell cmdlets -Decryption with Windows PowerShell cmdlets is straightforward, similar to manage-bde. The additional advantage Windows PowerShell offers is the ability to decrypt multiple drives in one pass. In the example below, the user has three encrypted volumes, which they wish to decrypt. +Decryption with Windows PowerShell cmdlets is straightforward, similar to manage-bde. The additional advantage Windows PowerShell offers is the ability to decrypt multiple drives in one pass. In the example below, the users have three encrypted volumes, which they wish to decrypt. Using the Disable-BitLocker command, they can remove all protectors and encryption at the same time without the need for additional commands. An example of this command is: From 45a769a21f858b33d4ae4598710b0eae4a0139b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2020 10:56:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 004/192] Update bcd-settings-and-bitlocker-4318240 Made changes to terms based on convention and consistency --- .../bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md | 23 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md index ceda6cd84a..842360aa41 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md @@ -29,28 +29,27 @@ When protecting data at rest on an operating system volume, during the boot proc ## BitLocker and BCD Settings -In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, BitLocker validated BCD settings with the winload, winresume, and memtest prefixes to a large degree. However, this high degree of validation caused BitLocker to go into recovery mode for benign setting changes, for example, when applying a language pack BitLocker would enter recovery mode. +In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, BitLocker validated BCD settings with the winload, winresume, and memtest prefixes to a large degree. However, this high degree of validation caused BitLocker to go into recovery mode for benign setting changes, for example, when applying a language pack, BitLocker would enter recovery mode. -In Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and subsequent versions, BitLocker narrows the set of BCD settings validated to reduce the chance of benign changes causing a BCD validation problem. If you believe that there is a risk in excluding a particular BCD setting from the validation profile—Include that BCD setting in the BCD validation coverage to suit your validation preferences. -If a default BCD setting is found to persistently trigger a recovery for benign changes—Exclude that BCD setting from the validation coverage. +In Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and subsequent versions, BitLocker narrows the set of BCD settings validated to reduce the chance of benign changes causing a BCD validation problem. If you believe that there is a risk in excluding a particular BCD setting from the validation profile, include that BCD setting in the BCD validation coverage to suit your validation preferences. +If a default BCD setting is found to persistently trigger a recovery for benign changes, exclude that BCD setting from the validation coverage. ### When secure boot is enabled -Computers with UEFI firmware can use Secure Boot to provide enhanced boot security. When BitLocker is able to use Secure Boot for platform and BCD integrity validation, as defined by the **Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation** group policy setting, the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** group policy is ignored. +Computers with UEFI firmware can use secure boot to provide enhanced boot security. When BitLocker is able to use secure boot for platform and BCD integrity validation, as defined by the **Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation** group policy setting, the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** group policy is ignored. -One of the benefits of using Secure Boot is that it can correct BCD settings during boot without triggering recovery events. Secure Boot enforces the same BCD settings as BitLocker. Secure Boot BCD enforcement is not configurable from within the operating system. +One of the benefits of using secure boot is that it can correct BCD settings during boot without triggering recovery events. Secure boot enforces the same BCD settings as BitLocker. Secure boot BCD enforcement is not configurable from within the operating system. ## Customizing BCD validation settings -To modify the BCD settings BitLocker validates the IT Pro will add or exclude BCD settings from the platform validation profile by enabling and configuring the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** Group Policy setting. +To modify the BCD settings that are validated by BitLocker, the administrator will add or exclude BCD settings from the platform validation profile by enabling and configuring the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** group policy setting. -For the purposes of BitLocker validation, BCD settings are associated with a specific set of Microsoft boot applications, by default. In addition to this default association with a specific set of boot applications (or a specific boot application), BCD settings extend coverage to all boot applications by attaching any of the following prefixes: +For the purposes of BitLocker validation, BCD settings are associated with a specific set of Microsoft boot applications. These BCD settings can also be applied to the other Microsoft boot applications that are not part of the set to which the BCD settings are already applicable to. This can be done by attaching any of the following prefixes to the BCD settings which are being entered in the group policy settings dialog: - winload - winresume - memtest - all of the above -**Note:** The inclusion of prefix(es) is done when the BCD settings are being entered in the Group Policy setting. All BCD settings are specified by combining the prefix value with either a hexadecimal (hex) value or a “friendly name.” @@ -60,18 +59,18 @@ You can quickly obtain the friendly name for the BCD settings on your computer b Not all BCD settings have friendly names; for those settings without a friendly name, the hex value is the only way to configure an exclusion policy. -When specifying BCD values in the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** Group Policy setting, use the following syntax: +When specifying BCD values in the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** group policy setting, use the following syntax: - Prefix the setting with the boot application prefix - Append a colon ‘:’ - Append either the hex value or the friendly name - If entering more than one BCD setting, you will need to enter each BCD setting on a new line -For example, either “`winload:hypervisordebugport`” or “`winload:0x250000f4`” yield the same value. +For example, either “`winload:hypervisordebugport`” or “`winload:0x250000f4`” yields the same value. A setting that applies to all boot applications may be applied only to an individual application; however, the reverse is not true. For example, one can specify either “`all:locale`” or “`winresume:locale`”, but as the BCD setting “`win-pe`” does not apply to all boot applications, “`winload:winpe`” is valid, but “`all:winpe`” is not valid. The setting that controls boot debugging (“`bootdebug`” or 0x16000010) will always be validated and will have no effect if it is included in the provided fields. -> **Note:**  Take care when configuring BCD entries in the Group Policy setting. The Local Group Policy Editor does not validate the correctness of the BCD entry. BitLocker will fail to be enabled if the specified Group Policy setting is invalid. +> **Note:**  Take care when configuring BCD entries in the group policy setting. The Local Group Policy Editor does not validate the correctness of the BCD entry. BitLocker will fail to be enabled if the specified group policy setting is invalid.   ### Default BCD validation profile @@ -107,7 +106,7 @@ The following table contains the default BCD validation profile used by BitLocke ### Full list of friendly names for ignored BCD settings -This following is a full list of BCD settings with friendly names which are ignored by default. These settings are not part of the default BitLocker validation profile, but can be added if you see a need to validate any of these settings before allowing a BitLocker–protected operating system drive to be unlocked. +The following is a full list of BCD settings with friendly names which are ignored by default. These settings are not part of the default BitLocker validation profile, but can be added if you see a need to validate any of these settings before allowing a BitLocker–protected operating system drive to be unlocked. > **Note:**  Additional BCD settings exist that have hex values but do not have friendly names. These settings are not included in this list. | Hex Value | Prefix | Friendly Name | From f0ae34d710c4b7172cc34c2354ff678384f1a867 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2020 15:56:22 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 005/192] Update bitlocker-countermeasures.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md | 36 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md index 981252ffbf..4bef840b55 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md @@ -23,12 +23,12 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **Applies to** - Windows 10 -Windows uses technologies including Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Secure Boot, and Measured Boot to help protect BitLocker encryption keys against attacks. +Windows uses technologies including trusted platform module (TPM), secure boot, and measured boot to help protect BitLocker encryption keys against attacks. BitLocker is part of a strategic approach to securing data against offline attacks through encryption technology. Data on a lost or stolen computer is vulnerable. -For example, there could be unauthorized access, either by running a software attack tool against it or by transferring the computer’s hard disk to a different computer. +For example, there could be unauthorized access, either by running a software attack tool against the computer or by transferring the computer’s hard disk to a different computer. -BitLocker helps mitigate unauthorized data access on lost or stolen computers before the authorized operating system is started by: +BitLocker helps mitigate unauthorized data access on lost or stolen computers before the authorized operating system is started. This mitigation is done by: - **Encrypting volumes on your computer.** For example, you can turn on BitLocker for your operating system volume, or a volume on a fixed or removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive, SD card, and so on). Turning on BitLocker for your operating system volume encrypts all system files on the volume, including the paging files and hibernation files. The only exception is for the System partition, which includes the Windows Boot Manager and minimal boot collateral required for decryption of the operating system volume after the key is unsealed. - **Ensuring the integrity of early boot components and boot configuration data.** On devices that have a TPM version 1.2 or higher, BitLocker uses the enhanced security capabilities of the TPM to make data accessible only if the computer’s BIOS firmware code and configuration, original boot sequence, boot components, and BCD configuration all appear unaltered and the encrypted disk is located in the original computer. On systems that leverage TPM PCR[7], BCD setting changes deemed safe are permitted to improve usability. @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ For more information about how to enable the best overall security configuration ## Protection before startup -Before Windows starts, you must rely on security features implemented as part of the device hardware and firmware, including TPM and Secure Boot. Fortunately, many modern computers feature a TPM and Secure Boot. +Before Windows starts, you must rely on security features implemented as part of the device hardware and firmware, including TPM and secure boot. Fortunately, many modern computers feature a TPM and secure boot. ### Trusted Platform Module @@ -48,14 +48,14 @@ On some platforms, TPM can alternatively be implemented as a part of secure firm BitLocker binds encryption keys with the TPM to ensure that a computer has not been tampered with while the system was offline. For more info about TPM, see [Trusted Platform Module](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/device-security/tpm/trusted-platform-module-overview). -### UEFI and Secure Boot +### UEFI and secure boot Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a programmable boot environment that initializes devices and starts the operating system’s bootloader. The UEFI specification defines a firmware execution authentication process called [Secure Boot](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process). -Secure Boot blocks untrusted firmware and bootloaders (signed or unsigned) from being able to start on the system. +Secure boot blocks untrusted firmware and bootloaders (signed or unsigned) from being started on the system. -By default, BitLocker provides integrity protection for Secure Boot by utilizing the TPM PCR[7] measurement. +By default, BitLocker provides integrity protection for secure boot by utilizing the TPM PCR[7] measurement. An unauthorized EFI firmware, EFI boot application, or bootloader cannot run and acquire the BitLocker key. ### BitLocker and reset attacks @@ -71,8 +71,8 @@ The next sections cover pre-boot authentication and DMA policies that can provid ### Pre-boot authentication -Pre-boot authentication with BitLocker is a policy setting that requires the use of either user input, such as a PIN, a startup key, or both to authenticate prior to making the contents of the system drive accessible. -The Group Policy setting is [Require additional authentication at startup](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings#a-href-idbkmk-unlockpol1arequire-additional-authentication-at-startup) and the corresponding setting in the [BitLocker CSP](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/bitlocker-csp) is SystemDrivesRequireStartupAuthentication. +Pre-boot authentication with BitLocker is a policy setting that requires the use of either of the user input, such as a PIN, or a startup key, or both to authenticate prior to making the contents of the system drive accessible. +The group policy setting is [Require additional authentication at startup](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings#a-href-idbkmk-unlockpol1arequire-additional-authentication-at-startup) and the corresponding setting in the [BitLocker CSP](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/bitlocker-csp) is SystemDrivesRequireStartupAuthentication. BitLocker accesses and stores the encryption keys in memory only after pre-boot authentication is completed. If Windows can’t access the encryption keys, the device can’t read or edit the files on the system drive. The only option for bypassing pre-boot authentication is entering the recovery key. @@ -82,19 +82,19 @@ This helps mitigate DMA and memory remanence attacks. On computers with a compatible TPM, operating system drives that are BitLocker-protected can be unlocked in four ways: -- **TPM-only.** Using TPM-only validation does not require any interaction with the user to unlock and provide access to the drive. If the TPM validation succeeds, the user sign in experience is the same as a standard logon. If the TPM is missing or changed or if BitLocker detects changes to the BIOS or UEFI code or configuration, critical operating system startup files, or the boot configuration, BitLocker enters recovery mode, and the user must enter a recovery password to regain access to the data. This option is more convenient for sign-in but less secure than the other options, which require an additional authentication factor. +- **TPM-only.** Using TPM-only validation does not require any interaction with the user to unlock and provide access to the drive. If the TPM validation succeeds, the user sign-in experience is the same as a standard logon. If the TPM is missing, changed, or if BitLocker detects changes to the BIOS, UEFI code or configuration, the critical operating system startup files, or the boot configuration, BitLocker enters recovery mode, and the user must enter a recovery password to regain access to the data. This option is more convenient for sign-in but less secure than the other options which require an additional authentication factor. - **TPM with startup key.** In addition to the protection that the TPM-only provides, part of the encryption key is stored on a USB flash drive, referred to as a startup key. Data on the encrypted volume cannot be accessed without the startup key. - **TPM with PIN.** In addition to the protection that the TPM provides, BitLocker requires that the user enter a PIN. Data on the encrypted volume cannot be accessed without entering the PIN. TPMs also have [anti-hammering protection](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/hardware-protection/tpm/tpm-fundamentals#anti-hammering) that is designed to prevent brute force attacks that attempt to determine the PIN. - **TPM with startup key and PIN.** In addition to the core component protection that the TPM-only provides, part of the encryption key is stored on a USB flash drive, and a PIN is required to authenticate the user to the TPM. This configuration provides multifactor authentication so that if the USB key is lost or stolen, it cannot be used for access to the drive, because the correct PIN is also required. -In the following Group Policy example, TPM + PIN is required to unlock an operating system drive: +In the following group policy example, TPM + PIN is required to unlock an operating system drive: ![Pre-boot authentication setting in Group Policy](images/pre-boot-authentication-group-policy.png) Pre-boot authentication with a PIN can mitigate an attack vector for devices that use a bootable eDrive because an exposed eDrive bus can allow an attacker to capture the BitLocker encryption key during startup. Pre-boot authentication with a PIN can also mitigate DMA port attacks during the window of time between when BitLocker unlocks the drive and Windows boots to the point that Windows can set any port-related policies that have been configured. -On the other hand, Pre-boot authentication prompts can be inconvenient to users. +On the other hand, Pre-boot authentication-prompts can be inconvenient to users. In addition, users who forget their PIN or lose their startup key are denied access to their data until they can contact their organization’s support team to obtain a recovery key. Pre-boot authentication can also make it more difficult to update unattended desktops and remotely administered servers because a PIN needs to be entered when a computer reboots or resumes from hibernation. @@ -112,9 +112,9 @@ You can use the System Information desktop app (MSINFO32) to check if a device h ![Kernel DMA protection](images/kernel-dma-protection.png) -If kernel DMA protection *not* enabled, follow these steps to protect Thunderbolt™ 3 enabled ports: +If kernel DMA protection is *not* enabled, follow these steps to protect Thunderbolt™ 3 enabled ports: -1. Require a password for BIOS changes +1. Require a password for BIOS changes. 2. Intel Thunderbolt Security must be set to User Authorization in BIOS settings. Please refer to [Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 and Security on Microsoft Windows® 10 Operating System documentation](https://thunderbolttechnology.net/security/Thunderbolt%203%20and%20Security.pdf) 3. Additional DMA security may be added by deploying policy (beginning with Windows 10 version 1607): @@ -130,12 +130,12 @@ This section covers countermeasures for specific types of attacks. ### Bootkits and rootkits -A physically-present attacker might attempt to install a bootkit or rootkit-like piece of software into the boot chain in an attempt to steal the BitLocker keys. +A physically present attacker might attempt to install a bootkit- or rootkit-like piece of software into the boot chain in an attempt to steal the BitLocker keys. The TPM should observe this installation via PCR measurements, and the BitLocker key will not be released. This is the default configuration. A BIOS password is recommended for defense-in-depth in case a BIOS exposes settings that may weaken the BitLocker security promise. -Intel Boot Guard and AMD Hardware Verified Boot support stronger implementations of Secure Boot that provide additional resilience against malware and physical attacks. +Intel Boot Guard and AMD Hardware Verified Boot support stronger implementations of secure boot that provides additional resilience against malware and physical attacks. Intel Boot Guard and AMD Hardware Verified Boot are part of platform boot verification [standards for a highly secure Windows 10 device](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-highly-secure). ### Brute force attacks against a PIN @@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ It also blocks automatic or manual attempts to move the paging file. ### Memory remanence -Enable Secure Boot and require a password to change BIOS settings. +Enable secure boot and mandatorily prompt a password to change BIOS settings. For customers requiring protection against these advanced attacks, configure a TPM+PIN protector, disable Standby power management, and shut down or hibernate the device before it leaves the control of an authorized user. ## Attacker countermeasures @@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ Computer Configuration|Administrative Templates|Windows Components|BitLocker Dri This setting is **Not configured** by default. -For secure administrative workstations, Microsoft recommends TPM with PIN protector and disable Standby power management and shut down or hibernate the device. +For secure administrative workstations, Microsoft recommends a TPM with PIN protector and to disable Standby power management and shut down or hibernate the device. ## See also From e09888e69a905743a2fd017d5ef61688672082ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2020 17:14:28 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 006/192] Update bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md --- .../bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md index 842360aa41..c8dcba43f2 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md @@ -25,13 +25,13 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker This topic for IT professionals describes the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings that are used by BitLocker. -When protecting data at rest on an operating system volume, during the boot process BitLocker verifies that the security sensitive BCD settings have not changed since BitLocker was last enabled, resumed, or recovered. +When protecting data at rest on an operating system volume, during the boot process, BitLocker verifies that the security sensitive BCD settings have not changed since BitLocker was last enabled, resumed, or recovered. ## BitLocker and BCD Settings In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, BitLocker validated BCD settings with the winload, winresume, and memtest prefixes to a large degree. However, this high degree of validation caused BitLocker to go into recovery mode for benign setting changes, for example, when applying a language pack, BitLocker would enter recovery mode. -In Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and subsequent versions, BitLocker narrows the set of BCD settings validated to reduce the chance of benign changes causing a BCD validation problem. If you believe that there is a risk in excluding a particular BCD setting from the validation profile, include that BCD setting in the BCD validation coverage to suit your validation preferences. +In Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and later operating systems, BitLocker narrows the set of BCD settings validated to reduce the chance of benign changes causing a BCD validation problem. If you believe that there is a risk in excluding a particular BCD setting from the validation profile, include that BCD setting in the BCD validation coverage to suit your validation preferences. If a default BCD setting is found to persistently trigger a recovery for benign changes, exclude that BCD setting from the validation coverage. ### When secure boot is enabled From b08648c65d83aa2d97b1d783d38305161ffe795d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2020 18:06:28 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 007/192] Update bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq-4318240 Made changes to render sentences as unambiguous --- ...ocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md | 22 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md index ea8ab3bf7a..050fe48e62 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Yes, you can automate the deployment and configuration of BitLocker and the TPM ## Can BitLocker encrypt more than just the operating system drive? -Yes. +Yes. BitLocker can encrypt non-system drives and removable storage devices with BitLocker To Go, as well. ## Is there a noticeable performance impact when BitLocker is enabled on a computer? @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Generally it imposes a single-digit percentage performance overhead. Although BitLocker encryption occurs in the background while you continue to work, and the system remains usable, encryption times vary depending on the type of drive that is being encrypted, the size of the drive, and the speed of the drive. If you are encrypting very large drives, you may want to set encryption to occur during times when you will not be using the drive. -You can also choose whether or not BitLocker should encrypt the entire drive or just the used space on the drive when you turn on BitLocker. On a new hard drive, encrypting just the used spaced can be considerably faster than encrypting the entire drive. When this encryption option is selected, BitLocker automatically encrypts data as it is saved, ensuring that no data is stored unencrypted. +You can also choose whether BitLocker should encrypt the entire drive or just the used space on the drive when you turn on BitLocker. On a new hard drive, encrypting just the used spaced can be considerably faster than encrypting the entire drive. When this encryption option is selected, BitLocker automatically encrypts data as it is saved, ensuring that no data is stored unencrypted. ## What happens if the computer is turned off during encryption or decryption? @@ -51,12 +51,12 @@ No, BitLocker does not encrypt and decrypt the entire drive when reading and wri ## How can I prevent users on a network from storing data on an unencrypted drive? -You can configure Group Policy settings to require that data drives be BitLocker-protected before a BitLocker-protected computer can write data to them. For more info, see [BitLocker Group Policy settings](bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md). +You can configure group policy settings to make it mandatory for data drives to become BitLocker-protected before a BitLocker-protected computer can write data to them. For more info, see [BitLocker Group Policy settings](bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md). When these policy settings are enabled, the BitLocker-protected operating system will mount any data drives that are not protected by BitLocker as read-only. ## What is Used Disk Space Only encryption? -BitLocker in Windows 10 lets users choose to encrypt just their data. Although it's not the most secure way to encrypt a drive, this option can reduce encryption time by more than 99 percent, depending on how much data that needs to be encrypted. For more information, see [Used Disk Space Only encryption](bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md#used-disk-space-only-encryption). +BitLocker in Windows 10 allows the users to choose to encrypt just their data. Although it's not the most secure way to encrypt a drive, this option can reduce encryption time by more than 99 percent, depending on the amount of data that needs to be encrypted. For more information, see [Used Disk Space Only encryption](bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md#used-disk-space-only-encryption). ## What system changes would cause the integrity check on my operating system drive to fail? @@ -78,24 +78,24 @@ For example: - Removing, inserting, or completely depleting the charge on a smart battery on a portable computer. In BitLocker, recovery consists of decrypting a copy of the volume master key using either a recovery key stored on a USB flash drive or a cryptographic key derived from a recovery password. -The TPM is not involved in any recovery scenarios, so recovery is still possible if the TPM fails boot component validation, malfunctions, or is removed. +The TPM is not involved in any recovery scenarios; therefore, recovery is still possible if the TPM fails boot component validation, malfunctions, or is removed. ## What can prevent BitLocker from binding to PCR 7? -This happens if a non-Windows OS booted prior to Windows, or if Secure Boot is not available to the device, either because it has been disabled or the hardware does not support it. +This happens if a non-Windows OS was booted prior to Windows, or if Secure Boot is not available to the device, either because it has been disabled or the hardware does not support it. ## Can I swap hard disks on the same computer if BitLocker is enabled on the operating system drive? -Yes, you can swap multiple hard disks on the same computer if BitLocker is enabled, but only if the hard disks were BitLocker-protected on the same computer. The BitLocker keys are unique to the TPM and operating system drive, so if you want to prepare a backup operating system or data drive for use in case of disk failure, you need to make sure that they were matched with the correct TPM. You can also configure different hard drives for different operating systems and then enable BitLocker on each one with different authentication methods (such as one with TPM-only and one with TPM+PIN) without any conflicts. +Yes, you can swap multiple hard disks on the same computer if BitLocker is enabled, but only if the hard disks were BitLocker-protected on the same computer. The BitLocker keys are unique to the TPM and operating system drive; therefore, if you want to prepare a backup operating system or data drive for use in case of disk a failure, you need to make sure that they were matched with the correct TPM. You can also configure different hard drives for different operating systems and then enable BitLocker on each one with different authentication methods (such as one with TPM-only and one with TPM+PIN) without any conflicts. ## Can I access my BitLocker-protected drive if I insert the hard disk into a different computer? -Yes, if the drive is a data drive, you can unlock it from the **BitLocker Drive Encryption** Control Panel item just as you would any other data drive by using a password or smart card. If the data drive was configured for automatic unlock only, you will have to unlock it by using the recovery key. The encrypted hard disk can be unlocked by a data recovery agent (if one was configured) or it can be unlocked by using the recovery key. +Yes, if the drive is a data drive, you can unlock it from the **BitLocker Drive Encryption** Control Panel item just as you would unlock any other data drive by using a password or smart card. If the data drive was configured for automatic unlock only, you will have to unlock it by using the recovery key. The encrypted hard disk can be unlocked by a data recovery agent (if one was configured) or by using the recovery key. ## Why is "Turn BitLocker on" not available when I right-click a drive? -Some drives cannot be encrypted with BitLocker. Reasons a drive cannot be encrypted include insufficient disk size, an incompatible file system, if the drive is a dynamic disk, or a drive is designated as the system partition. By default, the system drive (or system partition) is hidden from display. However, if it is not created as a hidden drive when the operating system was installed due to a custom installation process, that drive might be displayed but cannot be encrypted. +Some drives cannot be encrypted with BitLocker. The reasons include insufficient disk size, an incompatible file system, the drive being a dynamic disk, or a drive being designated as the system partition. By default, the system drive (or system partition) is hidden from display. However, if it is not created as a hidden drive during the installation of the operating system was installed, due to a custom installation process, that drive might be displayed but cannot be encrypted. -## What type of disk configurations are supported by BitLocker? -Any number of internal, fixed data drives can be protected with BitLocker. On some versions ATA and SATA-based, direct-attached storage devices are also supported. +## What types of disk configurations are supported by BitLocker? +Any number of internal, fixed data drives can be protected with BitLocker. On some versions, ATA and SATA-based, direct-attached storage devices are also supported. From c4711cfa4c43027a7b592cace736ee46d2fdd240 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2020 18:16:56 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 008/192] Update bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md index 050fe48e62..eaae8a3519 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md @@ -96,6 +96,6 @@ Yes, if the drive is a data drive, you can unlock it from the **BitLocker Drive Some drives cannot be encrypted with BitLocker. The reasons include insufficient disk size, an incompatible file system, the drive being a dynamic disk, or a drive being designated as the system partition. By default, the system drive (or system partition) is hidden from display. However, if it is not created as a hidden drive during the installation of the operating system was installed, due to a custom installation process, that drive might be displayed but cannot be encrypted. ## What types of disk configurations are supported by BitLocker? -Any number of internal, fixed data drives can be protected with BitLocker. On some versions, ATA and SATA-based, direct-attached storage devices are also supported. +Any number of internal, fixed data drives can be protected with BitLocker. On some versions, ATA and SATA-based, and direct-attached storage devices are also supported. From 6fbe9b882f19675ef5ba65330626fa90626798b8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2020 19:01:26 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 009/192] Update bitlocker-group-policy-settings-4318240 --- .../bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md | 142 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 71 insertions(+), 71 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md index 8b7918f1f7..6ee33fd3bb 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md @@ -18,26 +18,26 @@ ms.date: 04/17/2019 ms.custom: bitlocker --- -# BitLocker Group Policy settings +# BitLocker group policy settings **Applies to** - Windows 10 -This topic for IT professionals describes the function, location, and effect of each Group Policy setting that is used to manage BitLocker Drive Encryption. +This topic for IT professionals describes the function, location, and effect of each group policy setting that is used to manage BitLocker Drive Encryption. -To control what drive encryption tasks the user can perform from the Windows Control Panel or to modify other configuration options, you can use Group Policy administrative templates or local computer policy settings. How you configure these policy settings depends on how you implement BitLocker and what level of user interaction will be allowed. +To control what drive encryption tasks the user can perform from the Windows Control Panel or to modify other configuration options, you can use group policy administrative templates or local computer policy settings. How you configure these policy settings depends on how you implement BitLocker and what level of user interaction will be allowed. ->**Note:** A separate set of Group Policy settings supports the use of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For details about those settings, see [Trusted Platform Module Group Policy settings](/windows/device-security/tpm/trusted-platform-module-services-group-policy-settings). +>**Note:** A separate set of group policy settings supports the use of the trusted platform module (TPM). For details about those settings, see [Trusted Platform Module Group Policy settings](/windows/device-security/tpm/trusted-platform-module-services-group-policy-settings). -BitLocker Group Policy settings can be accessed using the Local Group Policy Editor and the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) under **Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption**. -Most of the BitLocker Group Policy settings are applied when BitLocker is initially turned on for a drive. If a computer is not compliant with existing Group Policy settings, BitLocker may not be turned on or modified until the computer is in a compliant state. When a drive is out of compliance with Group Policy settings (for example, if a Group Policy setting was changed after the initial BitLocker deployment in your organization, and then the setting was applied to previously encrypted drives), no change can be made to the BitLocker configuration of that drive except a change that will bring it into compliance. +BitLocker group policy settings can be accessed using the Local Group Policy Editor and the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) under **Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption**. +Most of the BitLocker group policy settings are applied when BitLocker is initially turned on for a drive. If a computer is not compliant with existing group policy settings, BitLocker may not be turned on or modified until the computer is in a compliant state. When a drive is out of compliance with group policy settings (for example, if a group policy setting was changed after the initial BitLocker deployment in your organization, and then the setting was applied to previously encrypted drives), no change can be made to the BitLocker configuration of that drive except a change that will bring it into compliance. -If multiple changes are necessary to bring the drive into compliance, you must suspend BitLocker protection, make the necessary changes, and then resume protection. This situation could occur, for example, if a removable drive was initially configured to be unlocked with a password and then Group -Policy settings are changed to disallow passwords and require smart cards. In this situation, you need to suspend BitLocker protection by using the [Manage-bde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff829849.aspx) command-line tool, delete the password unlock method, and add the smart card method. After this is complete, BitLocker is compliant with the Group Policy setting and BitLocker protection on the drive can be resumed. +If multiple changes are necessary to bring the drive into compliance, you must suspend BitLocker protection, make the necessary changes, and then resume protection. This situation could occur, for example, if a removable drive was initially configured to be unlocked with a password and then group +policy settings are changed to disallow passwords and make smart cards mandatory. In this situation, you need to suspend BitLocker protection by using the [Manage-bde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff829849.aspx) command-line tool, delete the password unlock method, and add the smart card method. After this is complete, BitLocker is compliant with the group policy setting and BitLocker protection on the drive can be resumed. -## BitLocker Group Policy settings +## BitLocker group policy settings -The following sections provide a comprehensive list of BitLocker Group Policy settings that are organized by usage. BitLocker Group Policy settings include settings for specific drive types (operating system drives, fixed data drives, and removable data drives) and settings that are applied to all drives. +The following sections provide a comprehensive list of BitLocker group policy settings that are organized by usage. BitLocker group policy settings include settings for specific drive types (operating system drives, fixed data drives, and removable data drives) and settings that are applied to all drives. The following policy settings can be used to determine how a BitLocker-protected drive can be unlocked. @@ -96,9 +96,9 @@ The following policies are used to support customized deployment scenarios in yo - [Allow access to BitLocker-protected fixed data drives from earlier versions of Windows](#bkmk-depopt4) - [Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows](#bkmk-depopt5) -### Allow devices with Secure Boot and protected DMA ports to opt out of preboot PIN +### Allow devices with secure boot and protected DMA ports to opt out of preboot PIN -This policy setting allows users on devices that are compliant with Modern Standby or the Microsoft Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) to not have a PIN for preboot authentication. +This policy setting allows users of devices that are compliant with Modern Standby or the Microsoft Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) to not have a PIN for preboot authentication. @@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ This policy setting allows users on devices that are compliant with Modern Stand - + @@ -189,15 +189,15 @@ This policy is used in addition to the BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock Reference -To use a network key protector to unlock the computer, the computer and the server that hosts BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock must be provisioned with a Network Unlock certificate. The Network Unlock certificate is used to create a network key protector and to protect the information exchange with the server to unlock the computer. You can use the Group Policy setting **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Public Key Policies\\BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock Certificate** on the domain controller to distribute this certificate to computers in your organization. This unlock method uses the TPM on the computer, so computers that do not have a TPM cannot create network key protectors to automatically unlock by using Network Unlock. +To use a network key protector to unlock the computer, the computer and the server that hosts BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock must be provisioned with a Network Unlock certificate. The Network Unlock certificate is used to create a network key protector and to protect the information exchange with the server to unlock the computer. You can use the group policy setting **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Public Key Policies\\BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock Certificate** on the domain controller to distribute this certificate to computers in your organization. This unlock method uses the TPM on the computer; therefore, computers that do not have a TPM cannot create network key protectors to automatically unlock by using Network Unlock feature. >**Note:** For reliability and security, computers should also have a TPM startup PIN that can be used when the computer is disconnected from the wired network or cannot connect to the domain controller at startup. -For more information about Network Unlock, see [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md). +For more information about Network Unlock feature, see [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md). ### Require additional authentication at startup -This policy setting is used to control which unlock options are available for operating system drives. +This policy setting is used to determine which unlock options are available for operating system drives.

When enabled

Users on Modern Standby and HSTI compliant devices will have the choice to turn on BitLocker without preboot authentication.

Users of Modern Standby- and HSTI-compliant devices will have the choice to turn on BitLocker without preboot authentication.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ This policy setting is used to control which unlock options are available for op +

Use of BitLocker with a TPM startup key with/without a PIN must be disallowed if the Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker policy setting is enabled.

@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ This policy setting is used to set a minimum PIN length when you use an unlock m - + @@ -366,8 +366,8 @@ This policy setting is used to set a minimum PIN length when you use an unlock m This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. The startup PIN must have a minimum length of 4 digits and can have a maximum length of 20 digits. -Originally, BitLocker allowed from 4 to 20 characters for a PIN. -Windows Hello has its own PIN for logon, which can be 4 to 127 characters. +Originally, BitLocker allowed a length from 4 to 20 characters for a PIN. +Windows Hello has its own PIN for logon, length of which can be 4 to 127 characters. Both BitLocker and Windows Hello use the TPM to prevent PIN brute-force attacks. The TPM can be configured to use Dictionary Attack Prevention parameters ([lockout threshold and lockout duration](/windows/device-security/tpm/trusted-platform-module-services-group-policy-settings)) to control how many failed authorizations attempts are allowed before the TPM is locked out, and how much time must elapse before another attempt can be made. @@ -382,12 +382,12 @@ Increasing the PIN length requires a greater number of guesses for an attacker. In that case, the lockout duration between each guess can be shortened to allow legitimate users to retry a failed attempt sooner, while maintaining a similar level of protection. Beginning with Windows 10, version 1703, the minimum length for the BitLocker PIN was increased to 6 characters to better align with other Windows features that leverage TPM 2.0, including Windows Hello. -To help organizations with the transition, beginning with Windows 10, version 1709 and Windows 10, version 1703 with the October 2017 [cumulative update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4018124) installed, the BitLocker PIN length is 6 characters by default, but it can be reduced to 4 characters. -If the minimum PIN length is reduced from the default of six characters, then the TPM 2.0 lockout period will be extended. +To help organizations with the transition, beginning with Windows 10, version 1709, and Windows 10, version 1703, with the October 2017 [cumulative update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4018124) installed, the BitLocker PIN length is 6 characters by default, but it can be reduced to 4 characters. +If the minimum PIN length is reduced from the default of 6 characters, then the TPM 2.0 lockout period will be extended. ### Disable new DMA devices when this computer is locked -This policy setting allows you to block direct memory access (DMA) for all hot pluggable PCI ports until a user signs in to Windows. +This policy setting allows you to block direct memory access (DMA) for all hot pluggable PCI ports until a user signs-in to Windows. | | | | - | - | @@ -396,8 +396,8 @@ This policy setting allows you to block direct memory access (DMA) for all hot p | **Drive type** | Operating system drives | | **Policy path** | Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption| | **Conflicts** | None | -| **When enabled** | Every time the user locks the screen, DMA will be blocked on hot pluggable PCI ports until the user signs in again. | -| **When disabled or not configured** | DMA is available on hot pluggable PCI devices if the device is turned on, regardless of whether a user is signed in.| +| **When enabled** | Every time the user locks the screen, DMA will be blocked on hot pluggable PCI ports until the user signs-in again. | +| **When disabled or not configured** | DMA is available on hot pluggable PCI devices if the device is turned on, regardless of whether a user is signed-in.| **Reference** @@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ To change the PIN or password, the user must be able to provide the current PIN ### Configure use of passwords for operating system drives -This policy controls how non-TPM based systems utilize the password protector. Used in conjunction with the **Password must meet complexity requirements** policy, this policy allows administrators to require password length and complexity for using the password protector. By default, passwords must be eight characters in length. Complexity configuration options determine how important domain connectivity is for the client. For the strongest password security, administrators should choose **Require password complexity** because it requires domain connectivity, and it requires that the BitLocker password meets the same password complexity requirements as domain sign-in passwords. +This policy controls how non-TPM based systems utilize the password protector. Used in conjunction with the **Password must meet complexity requirements** policy, this policy allows administrators to make password length and complexity mandatory for using the password protector. By default, passwords must be eight characters in length. Complexity configuration options determine how important domain connectivity is for the client. For the strongest password security, administrators should choose **Require password complexity** because it requires domain connectivity, and it requires the BitLocker password to meet the same password complexity requirements as domain sign-in passwords.

Conflicts

If one authentication method is required, the other methods cannot be allowed.

-

Use of BitLocker with a TPM startup key or with a TPM startup key and a PIN must be disallowed if the Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker policy setting is enabled.

When enabled

When enabled

You can require that startup PINs set by users must have a minimum length you choose that is between 4 and 20 digits.

You can require that startup PINs set by users must have a minimum length that is between 4 and 20 digits, which the users can choose.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -479,7 +479,7 @@ This policy controls how non-TPM based systems utilize the password protector. U - + @@ -1497,7 +1497,7 @@ In **Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information**, select whether Select **Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard** to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you will not be able to specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker. Instead, BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting. -In **Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services**, choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for operating system drives. If you select **Store recovery password and key packages**, the BitLocker recovery password and the key package are stored in AD DS. Storing the key package supports recovering data from a drive that is physically corrupted. If you select **Store recovery password only**, only the recovery password is stored in AD DS. +In **Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services**, choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for operating system drives. If you select **Store recovery password and key packages**, the BitLocker recovery password and the key package are stored in AD DS. Storing the key package supports the recovery of data from a drive that is physically corrupted. If you select **Store recovery password only**, only the recovery password is stored in AD DS. Select the **Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for operating system drives** check box if you want to prevent users from enabling BitLocker unless the computer is connected to the domain and the backup of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS succeeds. From f6043d6b595f9d770c69496eefeeafd713e817f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2020 00:53:29 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 010/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment-AshaReviewed.md Following changes have been done: - Edited some portions for better read. - Embedded questions for clarifications. --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 34 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 2f5b74fefd..103e801ef5 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **Applies to** - Windows 10 -This topic for the IT professional explains how BitLocker features can be used to protect your data through drive encryption. +This topic explains how to use BitLocker features to protect your data through drive encryption. ## Using BitLocker to encrypt volumes @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ BitLocker encryption can be done using the following methods: ### Encrypting volumes using the BitLocker control panel -Encrypting volumes with the BitLocker control panel (click **Start**, type **bitlocker**, click **Manage BitLocker**) is the mechanism implemented by many users to utilize BitLocker. The name of the BitLocker control panel is BitLocker Drive Encryption. The BitLocker control panel supports encrypting operating system, fixed data- and removable data volumes. The BitLocker control panel will organize available drives in the appropriate category based on how the device reports itself to Windows. Only formatted volumes with assigned drive letters will appear properly in the BitLocker control panel applet. +Encrypting volumes with the BitLocker control panel (click **Start**, type **bitlocker**, click **Manage BitLocker**) is the mechanism implemented by many users to utilize BitLocker. The name of the BitLocker control panel is BitLocker Drive Encryption. The BitLocker control panel supports encrypting operating system, fixed data, and removable data volumes. The BitLocker control panel organizes available drives in the appropriate category based on how the device reports itself to Windows. Only formatted volumes with assigned drive letters appear properly in the BitLocker control panel applet. To start encryption for a volume, select **Turn on BitLocker** for the appropriate drive to initialize the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard. BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard options vary based on volume type (operating system volume or data volume). ### Operating system volume @@ -97,9 +97,9 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies whether the computer Upon passing the initial configuration, users are required to enter a password for the volume. If the volume does not pass the initial configuration for BitLocker, the user is presented with an error dialog describing the appropriate actions to be taken. Once a strong password has been created for the volume, a recovery key will be generated. The BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt for a location to save this key. A BitLocker recovery key is a special key that you can create when you turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption for the first time on each drive that you encrypt. You can use the recovery key to gain access to your computer if the drive that Windows is installed on (the operating system drive) is encrypted using BitLocker Drive Encryption and BitLocker detects a condition that prevents it from unlocking the drive when the computer is starting up. A recovery key can also be used to gain access to your files and folders on a removable data drive (such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive) that is encrypted using BitLocker To Go, if for some reason you forget the password or your computer cannot access the drive. -You should store the recovery key by printing it; saving it on a removable media; or saving it as a file in a network folder, on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot store it on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on a removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make additional copies. +You should store the recovery key by printing it; saving it on a removable media; or saving it as a file in a network folder, on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot store it on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on a removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make additional copies.(Please check if this para can be put in as an Important note, as this information is critical). -When the recovery key has been properly stored, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt the user to choose how to encrypt the drive. There are two options: +Once the recovery key has been properly stored, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard prompts the user to choose from one of the following options to encrypt the drive: Encrypt used disk space only—Encrypts only disk space that contains data Encrypt entire drive—Encrypts the entire volume including free space @@ -107,9 +107,11 @@ It is recommended that drives with little-to-no data utilize the **used disk spa > **Note:**  Deleted files appear as free space to the file system, which is not encrypted by **used disk space only**. Until they are wiped or overwritten, deleted files hold information that could be recovered with common data forensic tools. -Selecting an encryption type and choosing **Next** will give the user the option of running a BitLocker system check (selected by default) which will ensure that BitLocker can properly access the recovery and encryption keys before the volume encryption begins. It is recommended to run this system check before starting the encryption process. If the system check is not run and a problem is encountered when the operating system attempts to start, the user will need to provide the recovery key to start Windows. +Selecting an encryption type and choosing **Next** gives user the option of running a BitLocker system check (selected by default) which ensures that BitLocker can properly access the recovery and encryption keys before the volume encryption begins. It is recommended to run this system check before starting the encryption process. If the system check is not run and a problem is encountered when the operating system attempts to start, the user will need to provide the recovery key to start Windows. -After completing the system check (if selected), the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will restart the computer to begin encryption. Upon reboot, users are required to enter the password chosen to boot into the operating system volume. Users can check encryption status by checking the system notification area or the BitLocker control panel. +**Question - In the previous para, the BitLocker system check is selected by default. The following paragraph, states if system check has been selected. Is there an option for the user to deselect system check. Under what circumstance they would deselect the system check, what would be the repercussions of that?** + +After completing the system check (if selected), the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard restarts the computer to begin encryption. Upon reboot, users are required to enter the password chosen to boot into the operating system volume. Users can check encryption status by checking the system notification area or the BitLocker control panel. Until encryption is completed, the only available options for managing BitLocker involve manipulation of the password protecting the operating system volume, backing up the recovery key, and turning BitLocker off. @@ -119,15 +121,15 @@ Encrypting data volumes using the BitLocker control panel interface works in a f Unlike for operating system volumes, data volumes are not required to pass any configuration tests for the wizard to proceed. Upon launching the wizard, a choice of authentication methods to unlock the drive appears. The available options are **password** and **smart card** and **automatically unlock this drive on this computer**. Disabled by default, the latter option will unlock the data volume without user input when the operating system volume is unlocked. After selecting the desired authentication method and choosing **Next**, the wizard presents options for storage of the recovery key. These options are the same as for operating system volumes. -With the recovery key saved, selecting **Next** in the wizard will show available options for encryption. These options are the same as for operating system volumes—**used disk space only** and **full drive encryption**. If the volume being encrypted is new or empty, it is recommended that **used disk space only** is selected. +With the recovery key saved, selecting **Next** in the wizard displays available options for encryption. These options are the same as for operating system volumes—**used disk space only** and **full drive encryption**. If the volume being encrypted is new or empty, it is recommended to selecte **used disk space only** option. -With an encryption method chosen, a final confirmation screen is displayed before the encryption process begins. Selecting **Start encrypting** will begin encryption. +With an encryption method chosen, a final confirmation screen is displayed before the encryption process begins. Selecting **Start encrypting** begins encryption. Encryption status displays in the notification area or within the BitLocker control panel. ### OneDrive option -There is a new option for storing the BitLocker recovery key using the OneDrive. This option requires that computers are not members of a domain and that the user is using a Microsoft Account. Local accounts do not give the option to utilize OneDrive. Using the OneDrive option is the default, recommended recovery key storage method for computers that are not joined to a domain. +There is a new option for storing the BitLocker recovery key using the OneDrive. This option requires that computers are not members of a domain and that the user is using a Microsoft account. Local accounts do not give the option to utilize OneDrive. Using the OneDrive option is the default, recommended recovery key storage method for computers that are not joined to a domain. Users can verify whether the recovery key was saved properly by checking their OneDrive for the BitLocker folder which is created automatically during the save process. The folder will contain two files, a readme.txt and the recovery key. For users storing more than one recovery password on their OneDrive, they can identify the required recovery key by looking at the file name. The recovery key ID is appended to the end of the file name. @@ -200,7 +202,7 @@ A good practice when using manage-bde is to determine the volume status on the t `manage-bde -status` -This command returns the volumes on the target, current encryption status and volume type (operating system or data) for each volume. Using this information, users can determine the best encryption method for their environment. +This command returns the volumes on the target, current encryption statu, and volume type (operating system or data) for each volume. Using this information, users can determine the best encryption method for their environment. **Enabling BitLocker without a TPM** @@ -227,7 +229,7 @@ Another example is a user on a non-TPM hardware who wishes to add a password and `manage-bde -protectors -add C: -pw -sid ` -This command will require the user to enter and then confirm the password protectors before adding them to the volume. With the protectors enabled on the volume, the user just needs to turn BitLocker on. +This command requires the user to enter and then confirm the password protectors before adding them to the volume. With the protectors enabled on the volume, the user just needs to turn BitLocker on. ### Data volume @@ -478,12 +480,12 @@ manage-bde -status Windows PowerShell commands offer another way to query BitLocker status for volumes. Like manage-bde, Windows PowerShell includes the advantage of being able to check the status of a volume on a remote computer. -Using the Get-BitLockerVolume cmdlet, each volume on the system will display its current BitLocker status. To get information that is more detailed on a specific volume, use the following command: +Using the Get-BitLockerVolume cmdlet, each volume on the system displays its current BitLocker status. To get information that is more detailed on a specific volume, use the following command: ```powershell Get-BitLockerVolume -Verbose | fl ``` -This command will display information about the encryption method, volume type, key protectors, etc. +This command displays information about the encryption method, volume type, key protectors, etc. ### Provisioning BitLocker during operating system deployment @@ -496,11 +498,11 @@ Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volu ### Decrypting volumes using the BitLocker control panel applet BitLocker decryption using the control panel is done using a wizard. The control panel can be called from Windows Explorer or by opening it directly. After opening the BitLocker control panel, users will select the **Turn off BitLocker** option to begin the process. -Once selected, the user chooses to continue by clicking the confirmation dialog. With **Turn off BitLocker** confirmed, the drive decryption process will begin and report status to the control panel. +Once selected, the user chooses to continue by clicking the confirmation dialog. With **Turn off BitLocker** confirmed, the drive decryption process begins and reports status to the control panel. -The control panel does not report decryption progress but displays it in the notification area of the task bar. Selecting the notification area icon will open a modal dialog with progress. +The control panel does not report decryption progress but displays it in the notification area of the task bar. Selecting the notification area icon opens a modal dialog with progress. -Once decryption is complete, the drive will update its status in the control panel and becomes available for encryption. +Once decryption is complete, the drive updates its status in the control panel and becomes available for encryption. ### Decrypting volumes using the manage-bde command line interface From b494c69405e91268e820240f764f8869f1a2a0b8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2020 12:05:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 011/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 22 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 103e801ef5..55afaec728 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -95,24 +95,26 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies whether the computer

Conflicts

Passwords cannot be used if FIPS-compliance is enabled.

-Note

The System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing policy setting, which is located at Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options specifies whether FIPS-compliance is enabled.

+Note

The System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing policy setting, which is located at Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options, specifies whether FIPS-compliance is enabled.

@@ -499,22 +499,22 @@ This policy controls how non-TPM based systems utilize the password protector. U **Reference** -If non-TPM protectors are allowed on operating system drives, you can provision a password, enforce complexity requirements on the password, and configure a minimum length for the password. For the complexity requirement setting to be effective, the Group Policy setting **Password must meet complexity requirements**, which is located at **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy\\** must be also enabled. +If non-TPM protectors are allowed on operating system drives, you can provision a password, enforce complexity requirements on the password, and configure a minimum length for the password. For the complexity requirement setting to be effective, the group policy setting **Password must meet complexity requirements**, which is located at **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy\\**, must be also enabled. >**Note:** These settings are enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a volume. BitLocker allows unlocking a drive with any of the protectors that are available on the drive. -When set to **Require complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is necessary when BitLocker is enabled to validate the complexity the password. When set to **Allow complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is attempted to validate that the complexity adheres to the rules set by the policy. If no domain controllers are found, the password will be accepted regardless of actual password complexity, and the drive will be encrypted by using that password as a protector. When set to **Do not allow complexity**, there is no password complexity validation. +When set to **Require complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is necessary when BitLocker is enabled to validate the complexity of the password. When set to **Allow complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is attempted to validate the adherence of the complexity to the rules set by the policy. If no domain controllers are found, the password will be accepted regardless of actual password complexity, and the drive will be encrypted by using that password as a protector. When set to **Do not allow complexity**, there is no password complexity validation. Passwords must be at least 8 characters. To configure a greater minimum length for the password, enter the desired number of characters in the **Minimum password length** box. When this policy setting is enabled, you can set the option **Configure password complexity for operating system drives** to: - Allow password complexity -- Do not allow password complexity +- Deny password complexity - Require password complexity ### Require additional authentication at startup (Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista) -This policy setting is used to control what unlock options are available for computers running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista. +This policy setting is used to determine the unlock options that would be made available for computers running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista. @@ -540,7 +540,7 @@ This policy setting is used to control what unlock options are available for com - + @@ -555,7 +555,7 @@ This policy setting is used to control what unlock options are available for com Reference -On a computer with a compatible TPM, two authentication methods can be used at startup to provide added protection for encrypted data. When the computer starts, it can require users to insert a USB drive that contains a startup key. It can also require users to enter a 6-digit to 20-digit startup PIN. +On a computer with a compatible TPM, two authentication methods can be used at startup to provide added protection for encrypted data. When the computer starts, it can prompt users to insert a USB drive that contains a startup key. It can also prompt users to enter a startup PIN with a length between 6 and 20 digits. A USB drive that contains a startup key is needed on computers without a compatible TPM. Without a TPM, BitLocker-encrypted data is protected solely by the key material that is on this USB drive. @@ -608,7 +608,7 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of smart cards wi - + @@ -623,7 +623,7 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of smart cards wi Reference ->**Note:** These settings are enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a drive. BitLocker allows unlocking a drive by using any of the protectors that are available on the drive. +>**Note:** These settings are enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a drive. BitLocker allows unlocking a drive which is done by using any of the protectors that are available on the drive. ### Configure use of passwords on fixed data drives @@ -657,7 +657,7 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of passwords with - + @@ -682,10 +682,10 @@ Passwords must be at least 8 characters. To configure a greater minimum length f >**Note:** These settings are enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a drive. BitLocker allows unlocking a drive with any of the protectors that are available on the drive. -For the complexity requirement setting to be effective, the Group Policy setting **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy\\Password must meet complexity requirements** must also be enabled. +For the complexity requirement setting to be effective, the group policy setting **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy\\Password must meet complexity requirements** must also be enabled. This policy setting is configured on a per-computer basis. This means that it applies to local user accounts and domain user accounts. Because the password filter that is used to validate password complexity is located on the domain controllers, local user accounts cannot access the password filter because they are not authenticated for domain access. When this policy setting is enabled, if you sign in with a local user account, and you attempt to encrypt a drive or change a password on an existing BitLocker-protected drive, an "Access denied" error message is displayed. In this situation, the password key protector cannot be added to the drive. -Enabling this policy setting requires that connectivity to a domain be established before adding a password key protector to a BitLocker-protected drive. Users who work remotely and have periods of time in which they cannot connect to the domain should be made aware of this requirement so that they can schedule a time when they will be connected to the domain to turn on BitLocker or to change a password on a BitLocker-protected data drive. +Enabling this policy setting requires a connectivity to be established to a domain before adding a password key protector to a BitLocker-protected drive. Users who work remotely and have periods of time in which they cannot connect to the domain should be made aware of this requirement so that they can schedule a time during which they will be connected to the domain to turn on BitLocker or to change a password on a BitLocker-protected data drive. >**Important:** Passwords cannot be used if FIPS compliance is enabled. The **System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing** policy setting in **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Local Policies\\Security Options** specifies whether FIPS compliance is enabled. @@ -721,7 +721,7 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of smart cards wi - + @@ -766,11 +766,11 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of passwords with - + - + @@ -785,14 +785,14 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of passwords with Reference -If you choose to allow the use of a password, you can require a password to be used, enforce complexity requirements, and configure a minimum length. For the complexity requirement setting to be effective, the Group Policy setting **Password must meet complexity requirements**, which is located at -**Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy** must also be enabled. +If you choose to allow the use of a password, you can require a password to be used, enforce complexity requirements, and configure a minimum length. For the complexity requirement setting to be effective, the group policy setting **Password must meet complexity requirements**, which is located at +**Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy**, must also be enabled. >**Note:** These settings are enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a drive. BitLocker allows unlocking a drive with any of the protectors that are available on the drive. Passwords must be at least 8 characters. To configure a greater minimum length for the password, enter the desired number of characters in the **Minimum password length** box. -When set to **Require complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is necessary when BitLocker is enabled to validate the complexity the password. +When set to **Require complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is necessary when BitLocker is enabled to validate the complexity of the password. When set to **Allow complexity**, a connection to a domain controller will be attempted to validate that the complexity adheres to the rules set by the policy. However, if no domain controllers are found, the password will still be accepted regardless of actual password complexity and the drive will be encrypted by using that password as a protector. @@ -804,7 +804,7 @@ For information about this setting, see [System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant ### Validate smart card certificate usage rule compliance -This policy setting is used to determine what certificate to use with BitLocker. +This policy setting is used to determine the certificate that is to be used with BitLocker.

Conflicts

If you choose to require an additional authentication method, other authentication methods cannot be allowed.

If you choose to make an additional authentication method mandatory, other authentication methods cannot be allowed.

When enabled

When enabled

Smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the drive. You can require smart card authentication by selecting the Require use of smart cards on fixed data drives check box.

Smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the drive. You can make smart card authentication mandatory by selecting the Require use of smart cards on fixed data drives check box.

When disabled

When enabled

Users can configure a password that meets the requirements you define. To require the use of a password, select Require password for fixed data drive. To enforce complexity requirements on the password, select Require complexity.

Users can configure a password that meets the requirements you define. To make the use of a password mandatory, select Require password for fixed data drive. To enforce complexity requirements on the password, select Require complexity.

When disabled

When enabled

Smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the drive. You can require smart card authentication by selecting the Require use of smart cards on removable data drives check box.

Smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the drive. You can make smart card authentication mandatory by selecting the Require use of smart cards on removable data drives check box.

When disabled or not configured

Conflicts

To use password complexity, the Password must meet complexity requirements policy setting, which is located at Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy must also be enabled.

To use password complexity, the Password must meet complexity requirements policy setting, which is located at Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy, must also be enabled.

When enabled

Users can configure a password that meets the requirements you define. To require the use of a password, select Require password for removable data drive. To enforce complexity requirements on the password, select Require complexity.

Users can configure a password that meets the requirements you define. To make the use of a password mandatory, select Require password for removable data drive. To enforce complexity requirements on the password, select Require complexity.

When disabled

@@ -851,7 +851,7 @@ The object identifier is specified in the enhanced key usage (EKU) of a certific The default object identifier is 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.67.1.1. ->**Note:** BitLocker does not require that a certificate have an EKU attribute; however, if one is configured for the certificate, it must be set to an object identifier that matches the object identifier configured for BitLocker. +>**Note:** BitLocker does not make it mandatory for a certificate to have an EKU attribute; however, if one is configured for the certificate, it must be set to an object identifier that matches the object identifier configured for BitLocker. ### Enable use of BitLocker authentication requiring preboot keyboard input on slates @@ -889,14 +889,14 @@ This policy setting allows users to enable authentication options that require u - +

When disabled or not configured

The Windows Recovery Environment must be enabled on tablets to support entering the BitLocker recovery password.

The Windows Recovery Environment must be enabled on tablets to support keying in of the BitLocker recovery password.
Reference -The Windows touch keyboard (such as used by tablets) is not available in the preboot environment where BitLocker requires additional information, such as a PIN or password. +The Windows touch keyboard (used by tablets) is not available in the preboot environment where BitLocker requires additional information, such as a PIN or password. It is recommended that administrators enable this policy only for devices that are verified to have an alternative means of preboot input, such as attaching a USB keyboard. @@ -910,7 +910,7 @@ If you do not enable this policy setting, the following options in the **Require ### Deny write access to fixed drives not protected by BitLocker -This policy setting is used to require encryption of fixed drives prior to granting Write access. +This policy setting is used to make encryption of fixed drives mandatory prior to granting Write access. @@ -965,7 +965,7 @@ Conflict considerations include: ### Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker -This policy setting is used to require that removable drives are encrypted prior to granting Write access, and to control whether BitLocker-protected removable drives that were configured in another organization can be opened with Write access. +This policy setting is used to make it mandatory for removable drives to be encrypted prior to granting Write access, and to control whether BitLocker-protected removable drives that were configured in another organization can be opened with Write access.
@@ -1118,9 +1118,9 @@ This policy setting is used to control the encryption method and cipher strength The values of this policy determine the strength of the cipher that BitLocker uses for encryption. Enterprises may want to control the encryption level for increased security (AES-256 is stronger than AES-128). -If you enable this setting, you will be able to configure an encryption algorithm and key cipher strength for fixed data drives, operating system drives, and removable data drives individually. +If you enable this setting, you will be able to configure an encryption algorithm and key cipher strength for fixed data drives, operating system drives, and removable data drives, individually. For fixed and operating system drives, we recommend that you use the XTS-AES algorithm. -For removable drives, you should use AES-CBC 128-bit or AES-CBC 256-bit if the drive will be used in other devices that are not running Windows 10, version 1511 or later. +For removable drives, you should use AES-CBC 128-bit or AES-CBC 256-bit if the drive will be used in other devices that are not running Windows 10, version 1511, or later. Changing the encryption method has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. In these cases, this policy setting is ignored. @@ -1140,7 +1140,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts to systems that are equipped with encr - + @@ -1164,7 +1164,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts to systems that are equipped with encr - + @@ -1219,7 +1219,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts when encrypted drives are used as oper - + @@ -1230,11 +1230,11 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts when encrypted drives are used as oper Reference -If hardware-based encryption is not available, BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead. +If hardware-based encryption is not available, BitLocker software-based encryption is used, instead. >**Note:** The **Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength** policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. -The encryption algorithm that is used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm that is configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The **Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption** option of this setting enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm that is set for the drive is not available, BitLocker disables the use of hardware-based encryption. Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID), for example: +The encryption algorithm that is used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm that is configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The **Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption** option of this setting enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm that is set for the drive is not available, BitLocker disables the use of hardware-based encryption. Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OIDs), for example: - Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128 in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2 - AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42 @@ -1275,7 +1275,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts to encrypted drives when they are used - + @@ -1286,18 +1286,18 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts to encrypted drives when they are used Reference -If hardware-based encryption is not available, BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead. +If hardware-based encryption is not available, BitLocker software-based encryption is used, instead. >**Note:** The **Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength** policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. -The encryption algorithm that is used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm that is configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The **Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption** option of this setting enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm that is set for the drive is not available, BitLocker disables the use of hardware-based encryption. Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID), for example: +The encryption algorithm that is used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm that is configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The **Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption** option of this setting enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm that is set for the drive is not available, BitLocker disables the use of hardware-based encryption. Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OIDs), for example: - Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128 in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2 - AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42 ### Enforce drive encryption type on fixed data drives -This policy controls whether fixed data drives utilize Used Space Only encryption or Full encryption. Setting this policy also causes the BitLocker Setup Wizard to skip the encryption options page so no encryption selection displays to the user. +This policy controls whether fixed data drives utilize Used Space Only encryption or Full encryption. Setting this policy also causes the BitLocker Setup Wizard to skip the encryption options page so that no encryption selection displays to the user.

Policy description

With this policy setting, you can manage BitLocker’s use of hardware-based encryption on fixed data drives and to specify which encryption algorithms BitLocker can use with hardware-based encryption.

With this policy setting, you can manage BitLocker’s use of hardware-based encryption on fixed data drives and specify which encryption algorithms BitLocker can use with hardware-based encryption.

Introduced

When disabled

BitLocker cannot use hardware-based encryption with fixed data drives, and BitLocker software-based encryption is used by default when the drive in encrypted.

BitLocker cannot use hardware-based encryption with fixed data drives, and BitLocker software-based encryption is used by default when the drive is encrypted.

When not configured

When disabled

BitLocker cannot use hardware-based encryption with operating system drives, and BitLocker software-based encryption is used by default when the drive in encrypted.

BitLocker cannot use hardware-based encryption with operating system drives, and BitLocker software-based encryption is used by default when the drive is encrypted.

When not configured

When disabled

BitLocker cannot use hardware-based encryption with removable data drives, and BitLocker software-based encryption is used by default when the drive in encrypted.

BitLocker cannot use hardware-based encryption with removable data drives, and BitLocker software-based encryption is used by default when the drive is encrypted.

When not configured

@@ -1331,14 +1331,14 @@ This policy controls whether fixed data drives utilize Used Space Only encryptio - +

When disabled or not configured

The BitLocker Setup Wizard asks the user to select the encryption type before turning on BitLocker.

The BitLocker Setup Wizard asks the users to select the encryption type before they can turn on BitLocker.
Reference -This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. Changing the encryption type has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. Choose Full encryption to require that the entire drive be encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. Choose Used Space Only encryption to require that only the portion of the drive that is used to store data is encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. +This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. Changing the encryption type has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. Choose Full encryption to make it mandatory for the entire drive to be encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. Choose Used Space Only encryption to make it mandatory to encrypt only that portion of the drive that is used to store data when BitLocker is turned on. >**Note:** This policy is ignored when you are shrinking or expanding a volume and the BitLocker driver uses the current encryption method. For example, when a drive that is using Used Space Only encryption is expanded, the new free space is not wiped as it would be for a drive that is using Full encryption. The user could wipe the free space on a Used Space Only drive by using the following command: **manage-bde -w**. If the volume is shrunk, no action is taken for the new free space. @@ -1346,7 +1346,7 @@ For more information about the tool to manage BitLocker, see [Manage-bde](https: ### Enforce drive encryption type on operating system drives -This policy controls whether operating system drives utilize Full encryption or Used Space Only encryption. Setting this policy also causes the BitLocker Setup Wizard to skip the encryption options page, so no encryption selection displays to the user. +This policy controls whether operating system drives utilize Full encryption or Used Space Only encryption. Setting this policy also causes the BitLocker Setup Wizard to skip the encryption options page so that no encryption selection displays to the user. @@ -1380,14 +1380,14 @@ This policy controls whether operating system drives utilize Full encryption or - +

When disabled or not configured

The BitLocker Setup Wizard asks the user to select the encryption type before turning on BitLocker.

The BitLocker Setup Wizard asks the users to select the encryption type before they can turn on BitLocker.
Reference -This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. Changing the encryption type has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. Choose Full encryption to require that the entire drive be encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. Choose Used Space Only encryption to require that only the portion of the drive that is used to store data is encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. +This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. Changing the encryption type has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. Choose Full encryption to make it mandatory for the entire drive to be encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. Choose Used Space Only encryption to make it mandatory to encrypt only that portion of the drive that is used to store data when BitLocker is turned on. >**Note:** This policy is ignored when shrinking or expanding a volume, and the BitLocker driver uses the current encryption method. For example, when a drive that is using Used Space Only encryption is expanded, the new free space is not wiped as it would be for a drive that uses Full encryption. The user could wipe the free space on a Used Space Only drive by using the following command: **manage-bde -w**. If the volume is shrunk, no action is taken for the new free space. @@ -1395,7 +1395,7 @@ For more information about the tool to manage BitLocker, see [Manage-bde](https: ### Enforce drive encryption type on removable data drives -This policy controls whether fixed data drives utilize Full encryption or Used Space Only encryption. Setting this policy also causes the BitLocker Setup Wizard to skip the encryption options page, so no encryption selection displays to the user. +This policy controls whether fixed data drives utilize Full encryption or Used Space Only encryption. Setting this policy also causes the BitLocker Setup Wizard to skip the encryption options page so that no encryption selection displays to the user. @@ -1429,14 +1429,14 @@ This policy controls whether fixed data drives utilize Full encryption or Used S - +

When disabled or not configured

The BitLocker Setup Wizard asks the user to select the encryption type before turning on BitLocker.

The BitLocker Setup Wizard asks the users to select the encryption type before they can turn on BitLocker.
Reference -This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. Changing the encryption type has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. Choose Full encryption to require that the entire drive be encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. Choose Used Space Only encryption to require that only the portion of the drive that is used to store data is encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. +This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. Changing the encryption type has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. Choose Full encryption to make it mandatory for the entire drive to be encrypted when BitLocker is turned on. Choose Used Space Only encryption to make it mandatory to encrypt only that portion of the drive that is used to store data when BitLocker is turned on. >**Note:** This policy is ignored when shrinking or expanding a volume, and the BitLocker driver uses the current encryption method. For example, when a drive that is using Used Space Only encryption is expanded, the new free space is not wiped as it would be for a drive that is using Full Encryption. The user could wipe the free space on a Used Space Only drive by using the following command: **manage-bde -w**. If the volume is shrunk, no action is taken for the new free space. @@ -1475,7 +1475,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure recovery methods for operating system d

When enabled

You can control the methods that are available to users to recover data from BitLocker-protected operating system drives.

You can control the methods that are available for users to recover data from BitLocker-protected operating system drives.

When disabled or not configured

Upon passing the initial configuration, users are required to enter a password for the volume. If the volume does not pass the initial configuration for BitLocker, the user is presented with an error dialog describing the appropriate actions to be taken. -Once a strong password has been created for the volume, a recovery key will be generated. The BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt for a location to save this key. A BitLocker recovery key is a special key that you can create when you turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption for the first time on each drive that you encrypt. You can use the recovery key to gain access to your computer if the drive that Windows is installed on (the operating system drive) is encrypted using BitLocker Drive Encryption and BitLocker detects a condition that prevents it from unlocking the drive when the computer is starting up. A recovery key can also be used to gain access to your files and folders on a removable data drive (such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive) that is encrypted using BitLocker To Go, if for some reason you forget the password or your computer cannot access the drive. +Once a strong password has been created for the volume, a recovery key is generated. The BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard prompts for a location to save this key. A BitLocker recovery key is a special key that you can create when you turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption for the first time on each drive that you encrypt. You can use the recovery key to gain access to your computer if the drive that Windows is installed on (the operating system drive) is encrypted using BitLocker Drive Encryption and BitLocker detects a condition that prevents it from unlocking the drive when the computer is starting up. A recovery key can also be used to gain access to your files and folders on a removable data drive (such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive) that is encrypted using BitLocker To Go, if for some reason you forget the password or your computer cannot access the drive. -You should store the recovery key by printing it; saving it on a removable media; or saving it as a file in a network folder, on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot store it on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on a removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make additional copies.(Please check if this para can be put in as an Important note, as this information is critical). +**Note:** You should store the recovery key by printing it; saving it on a removable media; or saving it as a file in a network folder, on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot store it on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on a removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make additional copies. Once the recovery key has been properly stored, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard prompts the user to choose from one of the following options to encrypt the drive: Encrypt used disk space only—Encrypts only disk space that contains data Encrypt entire drive—Encrypts the entire volume including free space -It is recommended that drives with little-to-no data utilize the **used disk space only** encryption option and that drives with data or an operating system utilize the **encrypt entire drive** option. +It is recommended that drives with little-to-no data utilize the **used disk space only** encryption option and that the drives with data or an operating system utilize the **encrypt entire drive** option. > **Note:**  Deleted files appear as free space to the file system, which is not encrypted by **used disk space only**. Until they are wiped or overwritten, deleted files hold information that could be recovered with common data forensic tools. -Selecting an encryption type and choosing **Next** gives user the option of running a BitLocker system check (selected by default) which ensures that BitLocker can properly access the recovery and encryption keys before the volume encryption begins. It is recommended to run this system check before starting the encryption process. If the system check is not run and a problem is encountered when the operating system attempts to start, the user will need to provide the recovery key to start Windows. +Selecting an encryption type and choosing **Next** gives user the option of running a BitLocker system check (selected by default) which ensures that BitLocker can properly access the recovery and encryption keys before the volume encryption begins. It is recommended to run this system check before starting the encryption process. If the system check is not run and a problem is encountered when the operating system attempts to start, the user needs to provide the recovery key to start Windows. **Question - In the previous para, the BitLocker system check is selected by default. The following paragraph, states if system check has been selected. Is there an option for the user to deselect system check. Under what circumstance they would deselect the system check, what would be the repercussions of that?** After completing the system check (if selected), the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard restarts the computer to begin encryption. Upon reboot, users are required to enter the password chosen to boot into the operating system volume. Users can check encryption status by checking the system notification area or the BitLocker control panel. +**Question - Can "password chosen to boot into the operating system volume" be rephrased? The rephrase depends on the response for the query "at what stage is the password chosen; is that password only for the purpose of booting into the operating system volume; and are there different passwords for different types of logons ? ** + Until encryption is completed, the only available options for managing BitLocker involve manipulation of the password protecting the operating system volume, backing up the recovery key, and turning BitLocker off. ### Data volume @@ -121,7 +123,7 @@ Encrypting data volumes using the BitLocker control panel interface works in a f Unlike for operating system volumes, data volumes are not required to pass any configuration tests for the wizard to proceed. Upon launching the wizard, a choice of authentication methods to unlock the drive appears. The available options are **password** and **smart card** and **automatically unlock this drive on this computer**. Disabled by default, the latter option will unlock the data volume without user input when the operating system volume is unlocked. After selecting the desired authentication method and choosing **Next**, the wizard presents options for storage of the recovery key. These options are the same as for operating system volumes. -With the recovery key saved, selecting **Next** in the wizard displays available options for encryption. These options are the same as for operating system volumes—**used disk space only** and **full drive encryption**. If the volume being encrypted is new or empty, it is recommended to selecte **used disk space only** option. +With the recovery key saved, selecting **Next** in the wizard displays available options for encryption. These options are the same as for operating system volumes—**used disk space only** and **full drive encryption**. If the volume being encrypted is new or empty, it is recommended to select **used disk space only** option. With an encryption method chosen, a final confirmation screen is displayed before the encryption process begins. Selecting **Start encrypting** begins encryption. @@ -194,7 +196,7 @@ Command line users need to determine the appropriate syntax for a given situatio ### Operating system volume -Listed below are examples of basic valid commands for operating system volumes. In general, using only the `manage-bde -on ` command will encrypt the operating system volume with a TPM-only protector and no recovery key. However, many environments require more secure protectors such as passwords or PIN and expect to be able to recover information with a recovery key. +Listed below are examples of basic valid commands for operating system volumes. In general, using only the `manage-bde -on ` command encrypts the operating system volume with a TPM-only protector and no recovery key. However, many environments require more secure protectors such as passwords or PIN and expect to be able to recover information with a recovery key. **Determining volume status** @@ -202,7 +204,7 @@ A good practice when using manage-bde is to determine the volume status on the t `manage-bde -status` -This command returns the volumes on the target, current encryption statu, and volume type (operating system or data) for each volume. Using this information, users can determine the best encryption method for their environment. +This command returns the volumes on the target, current encryption status, and volume type (operating system or data) for each volume. Using this information, users can determine the best encryption method for their environment. **Enabling BitLocker without a TPM** @@ -450,7 +452,7 @@ To check the BitLocker status of a particular volume, administrators can look at ### Checking BitLocker status with the control panel -Checking BitLocker status with the control panel is the most common method used by most users. Once opened, the status for each volume will display next to the volume description and drive letter. Available status return values with the control panel include: +Checking BitLocker status with the control panel is the most common method used by most users. Once opened, the status for each volume is displayed next to the volume description and drive letter. Available status return values with the control panel include: | Status | Description | | - | - | @@ -491,6 +493,8 @@ This command displays information about the encryption method, volume type, key Administrators can enable BitLocker prior to operating system deployment from the Windows Pre-installation environment. This is done with a randomly generated clear key protector applied to the formatted volume and by encrypting the volume prior to running the Windows setup process. If the encryption uses the **Used Disk Space Only** option described later in this document, this step takes only a few seconds and incorporates well into regular deployment processes. +**Question: Is the clear key protector automatically generated or manually generated?** + ### Decrypting BitLocker volumes Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volumes. Decryption should occur when protection is no longer required. BitLocker decryption should not occur as a troubleshooting step. BitLocker can be removed from a volume using the BitLocker control panel applet, manage-bde, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. We will discuss each method further below. @@ -498,7 +502,7 @@ Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volu ### Decrypting volumes using the BitLocker control panel applet BitLocker decryption using the control panel is done using a wizard. The control panel can be called from Windows Explorer or by opening it directly. After opening the BitLocker control panel, users will select the **Turn off BitLocker** option to begin the process. -Once selected, the user chooses to continue by clicking the confirmation dialog. With **Turn off BitLocker** confirmed, the drive decryption process begins and reports status to the control panel. +After selecting the **Turn off BitLocker** option, the user chooses to continue by clicking the confirmation dialog. With **Turn off BitLocker** confirmed, the drive decryption process begins and reports status to the control panel. The control panel does not report decryption progress but displays it in the notification area of the task bar. Selecting the notification area icon opens a modal dialog with progress. From df6cf6e4c647d69428c0cd697049a819e5bb98f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2020 17:44:53 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 012/192] Update bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md --- .../bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md | 116 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 59 insertions(+), 57 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md index 6ee33fd3bb..025e4bd12a 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md @@ -1550,7 +1550,7 @@ This policy is only applicable to computers running Windows Server 2008 or Windo Two recovery options can be used to unlock BitLocker-encrypted data in the absence of the required startup key information. Users can type a 48-digit numerical recovery password, or they can insert a USB drive that contains a 256-bit recovery key. -Saving the recovery password to a USB drive stores the 48-digit recovery password as a text file and the 256-bit recovery key as a hidden file. Saving it to a folder stores the 48-digit recovery password as a text file. Printing it sends the 48-digit recovery password to the default printer. For example, not allowing the 48-digit recovery password prevents users from printing or saving recovery information to a folder. +Saving the recovery password to a USB drive stores the 48-digit recovery password as a text file and the 256-bit recovery key as a hidden file. Saving the recovery password to a folder stores the 48-digit recovery password as a text file. Printing the recovery password sends the 48-digit recovery password to the default printer. For example, not allowing the 48-digit recovery password prevents users from printing or saving recovery information to a folder. > **Important:** If TPM initialization is performed during the BitLocker setup, TPM owner information is saved or printed with the BitLocker recovery information. > The 48-digit recovery password is not available in FIPS-compliance mode. @@ -1695,7 +1695,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure recovery methods for fixed data drives.

When enabled

-

You can control the methods that are available to users to recover data from BitLocker-protected fixed data drives.

+

You can control the methods that are available for users to recover data from BitLocker-protected fixed data drives.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -1710,12 +1710,12 @@ This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. The **Allow data recovery agent** check box is used to specify whether a data recovery agent can be used with BitLocker-protected fixed data drives. Before a data recovery agent can be used, it must be added from **Public Key Policies**, which is located in the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) or in the Local Group Policy Editor. -In **Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information**, select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key. +In **Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information**, select whether users can be allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key. Select **Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard** to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you cannot specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker. Instead, BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting. -In **Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services**, choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for fixed data drives. If you select **Backup recovery password and key package**, the BitLocker recovery password and the key package are stored in AD DS. -Storing the key package supports recovering data from a drive that has been physically corrupted. To recover this data, you can use the **Repair-bde** command-line tool. If you select **Backup recovery password only**, only the recovery password is stored in AD DS. +In **Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services**, choose which BitLocker recovery information is to be stored in AD DS for fixed data drives. If you select **Backup recovery password and key package**, the BitLocker recovery password and the key package are stored in AD DS. +Storing the key package supports recovery of data from a drive that has been physically corrupted. To recover this data, you can use the **Repair-bde** command-line tool. If you select **Backup recovery password only**, only the recovery password is stored in AD DS. For more information about the BitLocker repair tool, see [Repair-bde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff829851.aspx). @@ -1756,7 +1756,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure recovery methods for removable data dri

When enabled

-

You can control the methods that are available to users to recover data from BitLocker-protected removable data drives.

+

You can control the methods that are available for users to recover data from BitLocker-protected removable data drives.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -1771,11 +1771,11 @@ This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. The **Allow data recovery agent** check box is used to specify whether a data recovery agent can be used with BitLocker-protected removable data drives. Before a data recovery agent can be used, it must be added from **Public Key Policies** , which is accessed using the GPMC or the Local Group Policy Editor. -In **Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information**, select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password. +In **Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information**, select whether users can be allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password. Select **Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard** to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you cannot specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker. Instead, BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting. -In **Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services**, choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for removable data drives. If you select **Backup recovery password and key package**, the BitLocker recovery password and the key package are stored in AD DS. If you select **Backup recovery password only**, only the recovery password is stored in AD DS. +In **Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services**, choose which BitLocker recovery information is to be stored in AD DS for removable data drives. If you select **Backup recovery password and key package**, the BitLocker recovery password and the key package are stored in AD DS. If you select **Backup recovery password only**, only the recovery password is stored in AD DS. Select the **Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for removable data drives** check box if you want to prevent users from enabling BitLocker unless the computer is connected to the domain and the backup of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS succeeds. @@ -1817,7 +1817,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure the entire recovery message and to repl

When disabled or not configured

-

If the setting has not been previously enabled the default pre-boot recovery screen is displayed for BitLocker recovery. If the setting previously was enabled and is subsequently disabled the last message in Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is displayed whether it was the default recovery message or the custom message.

+

If the setting has not been previously enabled, the default pre-boot recovery screen is displayed for BitLocker recovery. If the setting was previously enabled and is subsequently disabled, the last message in Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is displayed whether it was the default recovery message or the custom message.

@@ -1826,19 +1826,19 @@ This policy setting is used to configure the entire recovery message and to repl Enabling the **Configure the pre-boot recovery message and URL** policy setting allows you to customize the default recovery screen message and URL to assist customers in recovering their key. -Once you enable the setting you have three options: +Once you enable the setting, you have three options: - If you select the **Use default recovery message and URL** option, the default BitLocker recovery message and URL will be displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen. - If you select the **Use custom recovery message** option, type the custom message in the **Custom recovery message option** text box. The message that you type in the **Custom recovery message option** text box will be displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen. If a recovery URL is available, include it in the message. - If you select the **Use custom recovery URL** option, type the custom message URL in the **Custom recovery URL option** text box. The URL that you type in the **Custom recovery URL option** text box replaces the default URL in the default recovery message, which will be displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen. -> **Important:** Not all characters and languages are supported in the pre-boot environment. We strongly recommended that you verify the correct appearance of the characters that you use for the custom message and URL on the pre-boot recovery screen. +> **Important:** Not all characters and languages are supported in the pre-boot environment. We strongly recommend that you verify the correct appearance of the characters that you use for the custom message and URL on the pre-boot recovery screen. > -> **Important:** Because you can alter the BCDEdit commands manually before you have set Group Policy settings, you cannot return the policy setting to the default setting by selecting the **Not Configured** option after you have configured this policy setting. To return to the default pre-boot recovery screen leave the policy setting enabled and select the **Use default message** options from the **Choose an option for the pre-boot recovery message** drop-down list box. +> **Important:** Because you can alter the BCDEdit commands manually before you have set group policy settings, you cannot return the policy setting to the default setting by selecting the **Not Configured** option after you have configured this policy setting. To return to the default pre-boot recovery screen, leave the policy setting enabled and select the **Use default message** options from the **Choose an option for the pre-boot recovery message** drop-down list box. -### Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation +### Allow secure boot for integrity validation -This policy controls how BitLocker-enabled system volumes are handled in conjunction with the Secure Boot feature. Enabling this feature forces Secure Boot validation during the boot process and verifies Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings according to the Secure Boot policy. +This policy controls how BitLocker-enabled system volumes are handled in conjunction with the secure boot feature. Enabling this feature forces secure boot validation during the boot process and verifies Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings according to the secure boot policy. @@ -1848,7 +1848,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker-enabled system volumes are handled in conjunc - + @@ -1864,24 +1864,24 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker-enabled system volumes are handled in conjunc - - + - +

Policy description

With this policy setting, you can configure whether Secure Boot will be allowed as the platform integrity provider for BitLocker operating system drives.

With this policy setting, you can configure whether secure boot will be allowed as the platform integrity provider for BitLocker operating system drives.

Introduced

Conflicts

If you enable Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation, make sure the Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations Group Policy setting is not enabled or include PCR 7 to allow BitLocker to use Secure Boot for platform or BCD integrity validation.

+

If you enable Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation, make sure the Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations group policy setting is not enabled or include PCR 7 to allow BitLocker to use secure boot for platform or BCD integrity validation.

For more information about PCR 7, see Platform Configuration Register (PCR) in this topic.

When enabled or not configured

BitLocker uses Secure Boot for platform integrity if the platform is capable of Secure Boot-based integrity validation.

BitLocker uses secure boot for platform integrity if the platform is capable of secure boot-based integrity validation.

When disabled

BitLocker uses legacy platform integrity validation, even on systems that are capable of Secure Boot-based integrity validation.

BitLocker uses legacy platform integrity validation even on systems that are capable of secure boot-based integrity validation.
Reference -Secure Boot ensures that the computer's preboot environment loads only firmware that is digitally signed by authorized software publishers. Secure Boot also provides more flexibility for managing preboot configurations than BitLocker integrity checks prior to Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. -When this policy is enabled and the hardware is capable of using Secure Boot for BitLocker scenarios, the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** Group Policy setting is ignored, and Secure Boot verifies BCD settings according to the Secure Boot policy setting, which is configured separately from BitLocker. +Secure boot ensures that the computer's pre-boot environment loads only firmware that is digitally signed by authorized software publishers. Secure boot also started providing more flexibility for managing pre-boot configurations than BitLocker integrity checks prior to Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. +When this policy is enabled and the hardware is capable of using secure boot for BitLocker scenarios, the **Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile** group policy setting is ignored, and secure boot verifies BCD settings according to the secure boot policy setting, which is configured separately from BitLocker. >**Warning:** Disabling this policy might result in BitLocker recovery when manufacturer-specific firmware is updated. If you disable this policy, suspend BitLocker prior to applying firmware updates. @@ -1913,7 +1913,7 @@ This policy setting is used to establish an identifier that is applied to all dr

Conflicts

-

Identification fields are required to manage certificate-based data recovery agents on BitLocker-protected drives. BitLocker manages and updates certificate-based data recovery agents only when the identification field is present on a drive and it is identical to the value that is configured on the computer.

+

Identification fields are required to manage certificate-based data recovery agents on BitLocker-protected drives. BitLocker manages and updates certificate-based data recovery agents only when the identification field is present on a drive and its value is identical to the value that is configured on the computer.

When enabled

@@ -1930,7 +1930,7 @@ This policy setting is used to establish an identifier that is applied to all dr These identifiers are stored as the identification field and the allowed identification field. The identification field allows you to associate a unique organizational identifier to BitLocker-protected drives. This identifier is automatically added to new BitLocker-protected drives, and it can be updated on existing BitLocker-protected drives by using the [Manage-bde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff829849.aspx) command-line tool. -An identification field is required to manage certificate-based data recovery agents on BitLocker-protected drives and for potential updates to the BitLocker To Go Reader. BitLocker manages and updates data recovery agents only when the identification field on the drive matches the value that is configured in the identification field. In a similar manner, BitLocker updates the BitLocker To Go Reader only when the identification field on the drive matches the value that is configured for the identification field. +An identification field is required to manage certificate-based data recovery agents on BitLocker-protected drives and for potential updates to the BitLocker To Go Reader. BitLocker manages and updates data recovery agents only when the identification field on the drive matches the value that is configured in the identification field. In a similar manner, BitLocker updates the BitLocker To Go Reader only when the identification field's value on the drive matches the value that is configured for the identification field. For more information about the tool to manage BitLocker, see [Manage-bde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff829849.aspx). @@ -1938,9 +1938,9 @@ The allowed identification field is used in combination with the **Deny write ac You can configure the identification fields on existing drives by using the [Manage-bde](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff829849.aspx) command-line tool. -When a BitLocker-protected drive is mounted on another BitLocker-enabled computer, the identification field and the allowed identification field are used to determine whether the drive is from an outside organization. +When a BitLocker-protected drive is mounted on another BitLocker-enabled computer, the identification field and the allowed identification field are used to determine whether the drive is from an external organization. -Multiple values separated by commas can be entered in the identification and allowed identification fields. The identification field can be any value up to 260 characters. +Multiple values separated by commas can be entered in the identification and allowed identification fields. The identification field can be any value upto 260 characters. ### Prevent memory overwrite on restart @@ -1989,7 +1989,7 @@ This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. BitLocker secrets inc ### Configure TPM platform validation profile for BIOS-based firmware configurations -This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates early boot components before it unlocks an operating system drive on a computer with a BIOS configuration or with UEFI firmware that has the Compatibility Support Module (CSM) enabled. +This policy setting determines the values that are measured by TPM when it validates early boot components before it unlocks an operating system drive on a computer with a BIOS configuration or with UEFI firmware that has the Compatibility Support Module (CSM) enabled. @@ -2019,7 +2019,7 @@ This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates ea - + @@ -2032,7 +2032,7 @@ This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates ea This policy setting does not apply if the computer does not have a compatible TPM or if BitLocker has already been turned on with TPM protection. ->**Important:** This Group Policy setting only applies to computers with BIOS configurations or to computers with UEFI firmware with the CSM enabled. Computers that use a native UEFI firmware configuration store different values in the Platform Configuration Registers (PCRs). Use the **Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations** Group Policy setting to configure the TPM PCR profile for computers that use native UEFI firmware. +>**Important:** This group policy setting only applies to computers with BIOS configurations or to computers with UEFI firmware with the CSM enabled. Computers that use a native UEFI firmware configuration store different values in the Platform Configuration Registers (PCRs). Use the **Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations** group policy setting to configure the TPM PCR profile for computers that use native UEFI firmware. A platform validation profile consists of a set of PCR indices that range from 0 to 23. The default platform validation profile secures the encryption key against changes to the following: @@ -2046,9 +2046,9 @@ A platform validation profile consists of a set of PCR indices that range from 0 >**Note:** Changing from the default platform validation profile affects the security and manageability of your computer. BitLocker’s sensitivity to platform modifications (malicious or authorized) is increased or decreased depending on inclusion or exclusion (respectively) of the PCRs. -The following list identifies all of the PCRs available: +The following list identifies all of the available PCRs: -- PCR 0: Core root-of-trust for measurement, BIOS, and Platform extensions +- PCR 0: Core root-of-trust for measurement, BIOS, and platform extensions - PCR 1: Platform and motherboard configuration and data. - PCR 2: Option ROM code - PCR 3: Option ROM data and configuration @@ -2064,7 +2064,7 @@ The following list identifies all of the PCRs available: ### Configure TPM platform validation profile (Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2) -This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates early boot components before unlocking a drive on a computer running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7. +This policy setting determines the values that are measured by the TPM when it validates early boot components before unlocking a drive on a computer running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7.

When enabled

You can configure the boot components that the TPM validates before unlocking access to the BitLocker-encrypted operating system drive. If any of these components change while BitLocker protection is in effect, the TPM does not release the encryption key to unlock the drive. Instead, the computer displays the BitLocker Recovery console and requires that the recovery password or the recovery key is provided to unlock the drive.

You can configure the boot components that are validated by the TPM before unlocking access to the BitLocker-encrypted operating system drive. If any of these components change while BitLocker protection is in effect, the TPM does not release the encryption key to unlock the drive. Instead, the computer displays the BitLocker Recovery console and makes it mandatory to provide the recovery password or the recovery key to unlock the drive.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -2094,7 +2094,7 @@ This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates ea - + @@ -2119,7 +2119,7 @@ A platform validation profile consists of a set of PCR indices that range from 0 >**Note:** The default TPM validation profile PCR settings for computers that use an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) are the PCRs 0, 2, 4, and 11 only. -The following list identifies all of the PCRs available: +The following list identifies all of the available PCRs: - PCR 0: Core root-of-trust for measurement, EFI boot and run-time services, EFI drivers embedded in system ROM, ACPI static tables, embedded SMM code, and BIOS code - PCR 1: Platform and motherboard configuration and data. Hand-off tables and EFI variables that affect system configuration @@ -2139,7 +2139,7 @@ The following list identifies all of the PCRs available: ### Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations -This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates early boot components before unlocking an operating system drive on a computer with native UEFI firmware configurations. +This policy setting determines the values to be measured by the TPM when it validates early boot components before unlocking an operating system drive on a computer with native UEFI firmware configurations.

When enabled

You can configure the boot components that the TPM validates before unlocking access to the BitLocker-encrypted operating system drive. If any of these components change while BitLocker protection is in effect, the TPM does not release the encryption key to unlock the drive. Instead, the computer displays the BitLocker Recovery console and requires that the recovery password or the recovery key is provided to unlock the drive.

You can configure the boot components that are validated by the TPM before it unlocks access to the BitLocker-encrypted operating system drive. If any of these components change while BitLocker protection is in effect, the TPM does not release the encryption key to unlock the drive. Instead, the computer displays the BitLocker Recovery console and makes it mandatory to provide the recovery password or the recovery key to unlock the drive.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -2149,7 +2149,7 @@ This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates ea - + @@ -2165,13 +2165,13 @@ This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates ea - - + @@ -2184,11 +2184,11 @@ This policy setting determines what values the TPM measures when it validates ea This policy setting does not apply if the computer does not have a compatible TPM or if BitLocker is already turned on with TPM protection. ->**Important:** This Group Policy setting only applies to computers with a native UEFI firmware configuration. Computers with BIOS or UEFI firmware with a Compatibility Support Module (CSM) enabled store different values in the Platform Configuration Registers (PCRs). Use the **Configure TPM platform validation profile for BIOS-based firmware configurations** Group Policy setting to configure the TPM PCR profile for computers with BIOS configurations or for computers with UEFI firmware with a CSM enabled. +>**Important:** This group policy setting only applies to computers with a native UEFI firmware configuration. Computers with BIOS or UEFI firmware with a Compatibility Support Module (CSM) enabled store different values in the Platform Configuration Registers (PCRs). Use the **Configure TPM platform validation profile for BIOS-based firmware configurations** group policy setting to configure the TPM PCR profile for computers with BIOS configurations or for computers with UEFI firmware with a CSM enabled. -A platform validation profile consists of a set of Platform Configuration Register (PCR) indices ranging from 0 to 23. The default platform validation profile secures the encryption key against changes to the core system firmware executable code (PCR 0), extended or pluggable executable code (PCR 2), boot manager (PCR 4), and the BitLocker access control (PCR 11). +A platform validation profile consists of a set of PCR indices ranging from 0 to 23. The default platform validation profile secures the encryption key against changes to the core system firmware executable code (PCR 0), extended or pluggable executable code (PCR 2), boot manager (PCR 4), and the BitLocker access control (PCR 11). -The following list identifies all of the PCRs available: +The following list identifies all of the available PCRs: - PCR 0: Core System Firmware executable code - PCR 1: Core System Firmware data @@ -2214,7 +2214,7 @@ The following list identifies all of the PCRs available: ### Reset platform validation data after BitLocker recovery -This policy setting determines if you want platform validation data to refresh when Windows is started following a BitLocker recovery. A platform validation data profile consists of the values in a set of Platform Configuration Register (PCR) indices that range from 0 to 23. +This policy setting determines if you want platform validation data to refresh when Windows is started following a BitLocker recovery. A platform validation data profile consists of the values in a set of PCR indices that range from 0 to 23.

Policy description

With this policy setting, you can configure how the computer's Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security hardware secures the BitLocker encryption key.

With this policy setting, you can configure how the computer's TPM security hardware secures the BitLocker encryption key.

Introduced

Conflicts

Setting this policy with PCR 7 omitted, overrides the Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation Group Policy setting, and it prevents BitLocker from using Secure Boot for platform or Boot Configuration Data (BCD) integrity validation.

-

If your environments use TPM and Secure Boot for platform integrity checks, this policy should not be configured.

+

Setting this policy with PCR 7 omitted results in an override of the Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation group policy setting, and this new setting prevents BitLocker from using secure boot for platform or Boot Configuration Data (BCD) integrity validation.

+

If your environments use TPM and secure boot for platform integrity checks, this policy should not be configured.

For more information about PCR 7, see Platform Configuration Register (PCR) in this topic.

When enabled

Before you turn on BitLocker, you can configure the boot components that the TPM validates before it unlocks access to the BitLocker-encrypted operating system drive. If any of these components change while BitLocker protection is in effect, the TPM does not release the encryption key to unlock the drive. Instead, the computer displays the BitLocker Recovery console and requires that the recovery password or the recovery key is provided to unlock the drive.

Before you turn on BitLocker, you can configure the boot components that are to be validated by the TPM before it unlocks access to the BitLocker-encrypted operating system drive. If any of these components change while BitLocker protection is in effect, the TPM does not release the encryption key to unlock the drive. Instead, the computer displays the BitLocker Recovery console and makes it mandatory to provide the recovery password or the recovery key to unlock the drive.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -2263,7 +2263,7 @@ For more information about the recovery process, see the [BitLocker recovery gui ### Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile -This policy setting determines specific Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings to verify during platform validation. A platform validation uses the data in the platform validation profile, which consists of a set of Platform Configuration Register (PCR) indices that range from 0 to 23. +This policy setting determines specific Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings to be verified during platform validation. A platform validation uses the data in the platform validation profile, which consists of a set of PCR indices that range from 0 to 23.
@@ -2273,7 +2273,7 @@ This policy setting determines specific Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings t - + @@ -2289,7 +2289,7 @@ This policy setting determines specific Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings t - + @@ -2308,11 +2308,11 @@ This policy setting determines specific Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings t Reference ->**Note:** The setting that controls boot debugging (0x16000010) is always validated, and it has no effect if it is included in the inclusion or the exclusion list. +>**Note:** The setting that controls boot debugging (0x16000010) is always validated, and it has no effect if it is included in the inclusion or exclusion list. ### Allow access to BitLocker-protected fixed data drives from earlier versions of Windows -This policy setting is used to control whether access to drives is allowed by using the BitLocker To Go Reader, and if the application is installed on the drive. +This policy setting is used to control whether access to drives is allowed by using the BitLocker To Go Reader, and whether BitLocker To Go Reader can be installed on the drive.

Policy description

With this policy setting, you can specify Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings to verify during platform validation.

With this policy setting, you can specify Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings to be verified during platform validation.

Introduced

Conflicts

When BitLocker is using Secure Boot for platform and Boot Configuration Data integrity validation, the Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile Group Policy setting is ignored (as defined by the Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation Group Policy setting).

When BitLocker is using Secure Boot for platform and BCD integrity validation, the Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile group policy setting is ignored (as defined by the Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation group policy setting).

When enabled

@@ -2357,6 +2357,8 @@ This policy setting is used to control whether access to drives is allowed by us When this policy setting is enabled, select the **Do not install BitLocker To Go Reader on FAT formatted fixed drives** check box to help prevent users from running BitLocker To Go Reader from their fixed drives. If BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is present on a drive that does not have an identification field specified, or if the drive has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting, the user is prompted to update BitLocker, and BitLocker To Go Reader is deleted from the drive. In this situation, for the fixed drive to be unlocked on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3, or Windows XP with SP2, BitLocker To Go Reader must be installed on the computer. If this check box is not selected, BitLocker To Go Reader will be installed on the fixed drive to enable users to unlock the drive on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3, or Windows XP with SP2. +**Question**: "If BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is present on a drive that does not have an identification field specified, or if the drive has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting". Does this sentence indicate that "BitLocker To Go Reader" may also be present on a dtive that has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting? + ### Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows This policy setting controls access to removable data drives that are using the BitLocker To Go Reader and whether the BitLocker To Go Reader can be installed on the drive. @@ -2393,7 +2395,7 @@ This policy setting controls access to removable data drives that are using the - +

When disabled

Removable data drives that are formatted with the FAT file system that are BitLocker-protected cannot be unlocked on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3, or Windows XP with SP2. BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is not installed.

Removable data drives that are formatted with the FAT file system and are BitLocker-protected cannot be unlocked on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3, or Windows XP with SP2. BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is not installed.
@@ -2432,11 +2434,11 @@ You can configure the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) setting for

Conflicts

-

Some applications, such as Terminal Services, do not support FIPS-140 on all operating systems.

+

Some applications, such as terminal services, do not support FIPS-140 on all operating systems.

When enabled

-

Users will be unable to save a recovery password to any location. This includes AD DS and network folders. In addition, you cannot use WMI or the BitLocker Drive Encryption Setup wizard to create a recovery password.

+

Users will be unable to save a recovery password to any location, including AD DS and network folders. In addition, you cannot use WMI or the BitLocker Drive Encryption Setup wizard to create a recovery password.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -2447,21 +2449,21 @@ You can configure the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) setting for Reference -This policy needs to be enabled before any encryption key is generated for BitLocker. Note that when this policy is enabled, BitLocker prevents creating or using recovery passwords, so recovery keys should be used instead. +This policy needs to be enabled before any encryption key is generated for BitLocker. Note that when this policy is enabled, BitLocker prevents creating or using recovery passwords; therefore, recovery keys should be used, instead. -You can save the optional recovery key to a USB drive. Because recovery passwords cannot be saved to AD DS when FIPS is enabled, an error is caused if AD DS backup is required by Group Policy. +You can save the optional recovery key to a USB drive. Because recovery passwords cannot be saved to AD DS when FIPS is enabled, an error is caused if AD DS backup is required by group policy. You can edit the FIPS setting by using the Security Policy Editor (Secpol.msc) or by editing the Windows registry. You must be an administrator to perform these procedures. For more information about setting this policy, see [System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj852197.aspx). -## Power management Group Policy settings: Sleep and Hibernate +## Power management group policy settings: Sleep and Hibernate PCs default power settings for a computer will cause the computer to enter Sleep mode frequently to conserve power when idle and to help extend the system’s battery life. When a computer transitions to Sleep, open programs and documents are persisted in memory. When a computer resumes from Sleep, users are not required to re-authenticate with a PIN or USB startup key to access encrypted data. This might lead to conditions where data security is compromised. -However, when a computer hibernates the drive is locked, and when it resumes from hibernation the drive is unlocked, which means that users will need to provide a PIN or a startup key if using multifactor authentication with BitLocker. Therefore, organizations that use BitLocker may want to use Hibernate instead of Sleep for improved security. This setting does not have an impact on TPM-only mode, because it provides a transparent user experience at startup and when resuming from the Hibernate states. +However, when a computer hibernates, the drive is locked, and when the computer resumes from hibernation the drive is unlocked, which means that users will need to provide a PIN or a startup key if using multifactor authentication with BitLocker. Therefore, organizations that use BitLocker may want to use Hibernate instead of Sleep for improved security. This setting does not have an impact on TPM-only mode, because it provides a transparent user experience at startup and when resuming from the Hibernate states. -You can use disable the following Group Policy settings, which are located in **Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\System\\Power Management** to disable all available sleep states: +You can use disable the following group policy settings, which are located in **Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\System\\Power Management**, to disable all available sleep states: - Allow Standby States (S1-S3) When Sleeping (Plugged In) - Allow Standby States (S1-S3) When Sleeping (Battery) @@ -2474,12 +2476,12 @@ Changing from the default platform validation profile affects the security and m **About PCR 7** -PCR 7 measures the state of Secure Boot. With PCR 7, BitLocker can leverage Secure Boot for integrity validation. Secure Boot ensures that the computer's preboot environment loads only firmware that is digitally signed by authorized software publishers. PCR 7 measurements indicate whether Secure Boot is on and which keys are trusted on the platform. If Secure Boot is on and the firmware measures PCR 7 correctly per the UEFI specification, BitLocker can bind to this information rather than to PCRs 0, 2, and 4 which have the measurements of the exact firmware and Bootmgr images loaded. This -reduces the likelihood of BitLocker starting in recovery mode as a result of firmware and image updates, and it provides you with greater flexibility to manage the preboot configuration. +PCR 7 measures the state of secure boot. With PCR 7, BitLocker can leverage secure boot for integrity validation. Secure boot ensures that the computer's pre-boot environment loads only firmware that is digitally signed by authorized software publishers. PCR 7 measurements indicate whether secure boot is on and which keys are trusted on the platform. If secure boot is on and the firmware measures PCR 7 correctly per the UEFI specification, BitLocker can bind to this information rather than to PCRs 0, 2, and 4 which have the measurements of the exact firmware and Bootmgr images loaded. This +reduces the likelihood of BitLocker starting in recovery mode as a result of firmware and image updates, and it provides you with greater flexibility to manage the pre-boot configuration. PCR 7 measurements must follow the guidance that is described in [Appendix A Trusted Execution Environment EFI Protocol](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/jj923068.aspx). -PCR 7 measurements are a mandatory logo requirement for systems that support Modern Standby (also known as Always On, Always Connected PCs), such as the Microsoft Surface RT. On such systems, if the TPM with PCR 7 measurement and Secure Boot are correctly configured, BitLocker binds to PCR 7 and PCR 11 by default. +PCR 7 measurements are a mandatory logo requirement for systems that support Modern Standby (also known as Always On, Always Connected PCs), such as the Microsoft Surface RT. On such systems, if the TPM with PCR 7 measurement and secure boot are correctly configured, BitLocker binds to PCR 7 and PCR 11 by default. ## See also - [Trusted Platform Module](/windows/device-security/tpm/trusted-platform-module-overview) From c50a8559a08ceb3ac84aed6b7e902e4b490ae2f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2020 17:54:11 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 013/192] Update bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md index 025e4bd12a..6392d2431c 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md @@ -2357,7 +2357,7 @@ This policy setting is used to control whether access to drives is allowed by us When this policy setting is enabled, select the **Do not install BitLocker To Go Reader on FAT formatted fixed drives** check box to help prevent users from running BitLocker To Go Reader from their fixed drives. If BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is present on a drive that does not have an identification field specified, or if the drive has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting, the user is prompted to update BitLocker, and BitLocker To Go Reader is deleted from the drive. In this situation, for the fixed drive to be unlocked on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3, or Windows XP with SP2, BitLocker To Go Reader must be installed on the computer. If this check box is not selected, BitLocker To Go Reader will be installed on the fixed drive to enable users to unlock the drive on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3, or Windows XP with SP2. -**Question**: "If BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is present on a drive that does not have an identification field specified, or if the drive has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting". Does this sentence indicate that "BitLocker To Go Reader" may also be present on a dtive that has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting? +**Question**: "If BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is present on a drive that does not have an identification field specified, or if the drive has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting". Does this sentence indicate that "BitLocker To Go Reader" may also be present on a drive that has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting? ### Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows From 6861638c999165bd54b4d1d85decd6ca27d713ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2020 18:15:41 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 014/192] Update bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md --- .../bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md | 34 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md index 6392d2431c..502fcf5b27 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **Applies to** - Windows 10 -This topic for IT professionals describes the function, location, and effect of each group policy setting that is used to manage BitLocker Drive Encryption. +This topic describes the function, location, and effect of each group policy setting that is used to manage BitLocker Drive Encryption. To control what drive encryption tasks the user can perform from the Windows Control Panel or to modify other configuration options, you can use group policy administrative templates or local computer policy settings. How you configure these policy settings depends on how you implement BitLocker and what level of user interaction will be allowed. @@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ This policy setting allows users of devices that are compliant with Modern Stand

When enabled

-

Users of Modern Standby- and HSTI-compliant devices will have the choice to turn on BitLocker without preboot authentication.

+

Users of Modern Standby- and HSTI-compliant devices will have the choice to turn on BitLocker without pre-boot authentication.

When disabled or not configured

@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ This policy setting permits the use of enhanced PINs when you use an unlock meth Enhanced startup PINs permit the use of characters (including uppercase and lowercase letters, symbols, numbers, and spaces). This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. ->**Important:** Not all computers support enhanced PIN characters in the preboot environment. It is strongly recommended that users perform a system check during the BitLocker setup to verify that enhanced PIN characters can be used. +>**Important:** Not all computers support enhanced PIN characters in the pre-boot environment. It is strongly recommended that users perform a system check during the BitLocker setup to verify that enhanced PIN characters can be used. ### Configure minimum PIN length for startup @@ -383,7 +383,7 @@ In that case, the lockout duration between each guess can be shortened to allow Beginning with Windows 10, version 1703, the minimum length for the BitLocker PIN was increased to 6 characters to better align with other Windows features that leverage TPM 2.0, including Windows Hello. To help organizations with the transition, beginning with Windows 10, version 1709, and Windows 10, version 1703, with the October 2017 [cumulative update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4018124) installed, the BitLocker PIN length is 6 characters by default, but it can be reduced to 4 characters. -If the minimum PIN length is reduced from the default of 6 characters, then the TPM 2.0 lockout period will be extended. +If the minimum PIN length is reduced from the default of 6 characters, then the TPM 2.0 lockout period is extended. ### Disable new DMA devices when this computer is locked @@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to block direct memory access (DMA) for all hot p | **Drive type** | Operating system drives | | **Policy path** | Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption| | **Conflicts** | None | -| **When enabled** | Every time the user locks the screen, DMA will be blocked on hot pluggable PCI ports until the user signs-in again. | +| **When enabled** | Every time the user locks the screen, DMA is blocked on hot pluggable PCI ports until the user signs-in again. | | **When disabled or not configured** | DMA is available on hot pluggable PCI devices if the device is turned on, regardless of whether a user is signed-in.| **Reference** @@ -794,9 +794,9 @@ Passwords must be at least 8 characters. To configure a greater minimum length f When set to **Require complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is necessary when BitLocker is enabled to validate the complexity of the password. -When set to **Allow complexity**, a connection to a domain controller will be attempted to validate that the complexity adheres to the rules set by the policy. However, if no domain controllers are found, the password will still be accepted regardless of actual password complexity and the drive will be encrypted by using that password as a protector. +When set to **Allow complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is be attempted to validate that the complexity adheres to the rules set by the policy. However, if no domain controllers are found, the password is still be accepted regardless of actual password complexity and the drive is encrypted by using that password as a protector. -When set to **Do not allow complexity**, no password complexity validation will be done. +When set to **Do not allow complexity**, no password complexity validation is done. >**Note:** Passwords cannot be used if FIPS compliance is enabled. The **System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing** policy setting in **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Local Policies\\Security Options** specifies whether FIPS compliance is enabled. @@ -853,9 +853,9 @@ The default object identifier is 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.67.1.1. >**Note:** BitLocker does not make it mandatory for a certificate to have an EKU attribute; however, if one is configured for the certificate, it must be set to an object identifier that matches the object identifier configured for BitLocker. -### Enable use of BitLocker authentication requiring preboot keyboard input on slates +### Enable use of BitLocker authentication requiring pre-boot keyboard input on slates -This policy setting allows users to enable authentication options that require user input from the preboot environment even if the platform indicates a lack of preboot input capability. +This policy setting allows users to enable authentication options that require user input from the pre-boot environment even if the platform indicates a lack of pre-boot input capability. @@ -865,7 +865,7 @@ This policy setting allows users to enable authentication options that require u - + @@ -885,7 +885,7 @@ This policy setting allows users to enable authentication options that require u - + @@ -896,9 +896,9 @@ This policy setting allows users to enable authentication options that require u Reference -The Windows touch keyboard (used by tablets) is not available in the preboot environment where BitLocker requires additional information, such as a PIN or password. +The Windows touch keyboard (used by tablets) is not available in the pre-boot environment where BitLocker requires additional information, such as a PIN or password. -It is recommended that administrators enable this policy only for devices that are verified to have an alternative means of preboot input, such as attaching a USB keyboard. +It is recommended that administrators enable this policy only for devices that are verified to have an alternative means of pre-boot input, such as attaching a USB keyboard. When the Windows Recovery Environment is not enabled and this policy is not enabled, you cannot turn on BitLocker on a device that uses the Windows touch keyboard. @@ -1829,8 +1829,8 @@ Enabling the **Configure the pre-boot recovery message and URL** policy setting Once you enable the setting, you have three options: - If you select the **Use default recovery message and URL** option, the default BitLocker recovery message and URL will be displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen. -- If you select the **Use custom recovery message** option, type the custom message in the **Custom recovery message option** text box. The message that you type in the **Custom recovery message option** text box will be displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen. If a recovery URL is available, include it in the message. -- If you select the **Use custom recovery URL** option, type the custom message URL in the **Custom recovery URL option** text box. The URL that you type in the **Custom recovery URL option** text box replaces the default URL in the default recovery message, which will be displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen. +- If you select the **Use custom recovery message** option, type the custom message in the **Custom recovery message option** text box. The message that you type in the **Custom recovery message option** text box is displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen. If a recovery URL is available, include it in the message. +- If you select the **Use custom recovery URL** option, type the custom message URL in the **Custom recovery URL option** text box. The URL that you type in the **Custom recovery URL option** text box replaces the default URL in the default recovery message, which is displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen. > **Important:** Not all characters and languages are supported in the pre-boot environment. We strongly recommend that you verify the correct appearance of the characters that you use for the custom message and URL on the pre-boot recovery screen. > @@ -2459,9 +2459,9 @@ For more information about setting this policy, see [System cryptography: Use FI ## Power management group policy settings: Sleep and Hibernate -PCs default power settings for a computer will cause the computer to enter Sleep mode frequently to conserve power when idle and to help extend the system’s battery life. When a computer transitions to Sleep, open programs and documents are persisted in memory. When a computer resumes from Sleep, users are not required to re-authenticate with a PIN or USB startup key to access encrypted data. This might lead to conditions where data security is compromised. +PCs default power settings for a computer causes the computer to enter Sleep mode frequently to conserve power when idle and to help extend the system’s battery life. When a computer transitions to Sleep, open programs and documents are persisted in memory. When a computer resumes from Sleep, users are not required to re-authenticate with a PIN or USB startup key to access encrypted data. This might lead to conditions where data security is compromised. -However, when a computer hibernates, the drive is locked, and when the computer resumes from hibernation the drive is unlocked, which means that users will need to provide a PIN or a startup key if using multifactor authentication with BitLocker. Therefore, organizations that use BitLocker may want to use Hibernate instead of Sleep for improved security. This setting does not have an impact on TPM-only mode, because it provides a transparent user experience at startup and when resuming from the Hibernate states. +However, when a computer hibernates, the drive is locked, and when the computer resumes from hibernation the drive is unlocked, which means that users need to provide a PIN or a startup key if using multifactor authentication with BitLocker. Therefore, organizations that use BitLocker may want to use Hibernate instead of Sleep for improved security. This setting does not have an impact on TPM-only mode, because it provides a transparent user experience at startup and when resuming from the Hibernate states. You can use disable the following group policy settings, which are located in **Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\System\\Power Management**, to disable all available sleep states: From 8373aba86bc051de07e25609a28b74e566fd9218 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 11:57:22 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 015/192] Update-bitlocker-deployment-on-win-4318240 --- ...tlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md | 40 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md index 4ba7629cc0..de37702230 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md @@ -22,24 +22,27 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker > Applies to: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 -This topic for the IT professional explains how to deploy BitLocker on Windows Server 2012 and later. For all Windows Server editions, BitLocker can be installed using Server Manager or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. BitLocker requires administrator privileges on the server to install. +This topic explains how to deploy BitLocker on Windows Server 2012 and later versions. For all Windows Server editions, BitLocker can be installed using Server Manager or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. BitLocker requires administrator privileges on the server on which it is to be installed. ## Installing BitLocker -### To install BitLocker using Server Manager +### To install BitLocker using server manager -1. Open Server Manager by selecting the Server Manager icon or running servermanager.exe. +1. Open server manager by selecting the server manager icon or running servermanager.exe. 2. Select **Manage** from the **Server Manager Navigation** bar and select **Add Roles and Features** to start the **Add Roles and Features Wizard.** -3. With the **Add Roles and Features Wizard** open, select **Next** at the **Before you begin** pane (if shown). -4. Select **Role-based or feature-based installation** on the **Installation type** pane of the **Add Roles and Features Wizard** pane and select **Next** to continue. -5. Select the **Select a server from the server pool option** in the **Server Selection** pane and confirm the server for the BitLocker feature install. -6. Server roles and features install using the same wizard in Server Manager. Select **Next** on the **Server Roles** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to proceed to the **Features** pane. -7. Select the check box next to **BitLocker Drive Encryption** within the **Features** pane of the **Add Roles and Features Wizard**. The wizard will show the additional management features available for BitLocker. If you do not want to install these features, deselect the **Include management tools option** and select **Add Features**. Once optional features selection is complete, select **Next** to proceed in the wizard. +3. With the **Add Roles and Features** wizard open, select **Next** at the **Before you begin** pane (if shown). +**Question: Which is the icon to click if the "Before you begin" pane is not shown?** +4. Select **Role-based or feature-based installation** on the **Installation type** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard and select **Next** to continue. +5. Select the **Select a server from the server pool option** in the **Server Selection** pane and confirm the server on which the BitLocker feature is to be installed. +**Question: Can "Option"be unbolded?** +6. Select **Next** on the **Server Roles** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to proceed to the **Features** pane. + **Note**: Server roles and features are installed by using the same wizard in Server Manager. +7. Select the check box next to **BitLocker Drive Encryption** within the **Features** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard. The wizard shows the additional management features available for BitLocker. If you do not want to install these features, deselect the **Include management tools option** and select **Add Features**. Once optional features selection is complete, select **Next** to proceed in the wizard. - > **Note:**   The **Enhanced Storage** feature is a required feature for enabling BitLocker. This feature enables support for Encrypted Hard Drives on capable systems. + > **Note:**   The **Enhanced Storage** feature is a required feature for enabling BitLocker. This feature enables support for encrypted hard drives on capable systems.   -8. Select **Install** on the **Confirmation** pane of the **Add Roles and Features Wizard** to begin BitLocker feature installation. The BitLocker feature requires a restart to complete. Selecting the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** option in the **Confirmation** pane will force a restart of the computer after installation is complete. -9. If the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** check box is not selected, the **Results pane** of the **Add Roles and Features Wizard** will display the success or failure of the BitLocker feature installation. If required, a notification of additional action necessary to complete the feature installation, such as the restart of the computer, will be displayed in the results text. +8. Select **Install** on the **Confirmation** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to begin BitLocker feature installation. The BitLocker feature requires a restart for its installation to be complete. Selecting the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** option in the **Confirmation** pane forces a restart of the computer after installation is complete. +9. If the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** check box is not selected, the **Results** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard displays the success or failure of the BitLocker feature installation. If required, a notification of additional action necessary to complete the feature installation, such as the restart of the computer, will be displayed in the results text. ### To install BitLocker using Windows PowerShell @@ -51,20 +54,20 @@ Windows PowerShell offers administrators another option for BitLocker feature in The `servermanager` Windows PowerShell module can use either the `Install-WindowsFeature` or `Add-WindowsFeature` to install the BitLocker feature. The `Add-WindowsFeature` cmdlet is merely a stub to the `Install-WindowsFeature`. This example uses the `Install-WindowsFeature` cmdlet. The feature name for BitLocker in the `servermanager` module is `BitLocker`. -By default, installation of features in Windows PowerShell does not include optional sub-features or management tools as part of the install process. This can be seen using the `-WhatIf` option in Windows PowerShell. +By default, installation of features in Windows PowerShell does not include optional sub-features or management tools as part of the installation process. This can be seen using the `-WhatIf` option in Windows PowerShell. ```powershell Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -WhatIf ``` -The results of this command show that only the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature installs using this command. +The results of this command show that only the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature is installed using this command. -To see what would be installed with the BitLocker feature including all available management tools and sub-features, use the following command: +To see what would be installed with the BitLocker feature, including all available management tools and sub-features, use the following command: ```powershell Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -IncludeAllSubFeature -IncludeManagementTools -WhatIf | fl ``` -The result of this command displays the following list of all the administration tools for BitLocker that would be installed along with the feature, including tools for use with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS). +The result of this command displays the following list of all the administration tools for BitLocker which would be installed along with the feature, including tools for use with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS). - BitLocker Drive Encryption - BitLocker Drive Encryption Tools @@ -74,7 +77,7 @@ The result of this command displays the following list of all the administration - AD DS Tools - AD DS and AD LDS Tools -The command to complete a full installation of the BitLocker feature with all available features and then rebooting the server at completion is: +The command to complete a full installation of the BitLocker feature with all available sub-features and then to reboot the server at completion is: ```powershell Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -IncludeAllSubFeature -IncludeManagementTools -Restart @@ -85,12 +88,13 @@ Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -IncludeAllSubFeature -IncludeManagementTools - ### Using the dism module to install BitLocker The `dism` Windows PowerShell module uses the `Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature` cmdlet to install features. The BitLocker feature name for BitLocker is `BitLocker`. The `dism` module does not support wildcards when searching for feature names. To list feature names for the `dism` module, use the `Get-WindowsOptionalFeatures` cmdlet. The following command will list all of the optional features in an online (running) operating system. +**Question: The phrase "The Bitlocker feature name for BitLockwer is 'BitLocker'" needs clarification. ```powershell Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online | ft ``` -From this output, we can see that there are three BitLocker related optional feature names: BitLocker, BitLocker-Utilities and BitLocker-NetworkUnlock. To install the BitLocker feature, the BitLocker and BitLocker-Utilities features are the only required items. +From this output, we can see that there are three BitLocker-related optional feature names: BitLocker, BitLocker-Utilities and BitLocker-NetworkUnlock. To install the BitLocker feature, the BitLocker and BitLocker-Utilities features are the only required items. To install BitLocker using the `dism` module, use the following command: @@ -98,7 +102,7 @@ To install BitLocker using the `dism` module, use the following command: Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName BitLocker -All ``` -This command will prompt the user for a reboot. The Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature cmdlet does not offer support for forcing a reboot of the computer. This command does not include installation of the management tools for BitLocker. For a complete installation of BitLocker and all available management tools, use the following command: +This command prompts the user for a reboot. The Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature cmdlet does not offer support for forcing a reboot of the computer. This command does not include installation of the management tools for BitLocker. For a complete installation of BitLocker and all available management tools, use the following command: ```powershell Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName BitLocker, BitLocker-Utilities -All From f8efbcba802503e41a94d56bb988b2125a247c28 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 17:10:11 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 016/192] enable-network-unlock-4318240 --- .../bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md | 132 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 67 insertions(+), 65 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md index d8cb2c79de..abc71ef558 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md @@ -23,12 +23,12 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **Applies to** - Windows 10 -This topic for the IT professional describes how BitLocker Network Unlock works and how to configure it. +This topic describes how BitLocker Network Unlock works and how to configure it. -Network Unlock was introduced in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 as a BitLocker protector option for operating system volumes. Network Unlock enables easier management for BitLocker enabled desktops and servers in a domain environment by providing automatic unlock of operating system volumes at system reboot when connected to a wired corporate network. This feature requires the client hardware to have a DHCP driver implemented in its UEFI firmware. +Network Unlock was introduced in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 as a BitLocker protector option for operating system volumes. Network Unlock enables easier management for BitLocker-enabled desktops and servers in a domain environment by providing automatic unlock of operating system volumes at system reboot when connected to a wired corporate network. This feature requires the client hardware to have a DHCP driver implemented in its UEFI firmware. Without Network Unlock, operating system volumes protected by TPM+PIN protectors require a PIN to be entered when a computer reboots or resumes from hibernation (for example, by Wake on LAN). This can make it difficult to enterprises to roll out software patches to unattended desktops and remotely administered servers. -Network Unlock allows BitLocker-enabled systems with TPM+PIN and that meet the hardware requirements to boot into Windows without user intervention. Network Unlock works in a similar fashion to the TPM+StartupKey at boot. Rather than needing to read the StartupKey from USB media, however, the key for Network Unlock is composed from a key stored in the TPM and an encrypted network key that is sent to the server, decrypted and returned to the client in a secure session. +Network Unlock allows BitLocker-enabled systems that have a TPM+PIN and that meet the hardware requirements to boot into Windows without user intervention. Network Unlock works in a similar fashion to the TPM+StartupKey at boot. Rather than needing to read the StartupKey from USB media, however, the Network Unlock feature needs the key to be composed from a key stored in the TPM and an encrypted network key that is sent to the server, decrypted and returned to the client in a secure session. This topic contains: @@ -43,25 +43,25 @@ This topic contains: ## Network Unlock core requirements -Network Unlock must meet mandatory hardware and software requirements before the feature can automatically unlock domain joined systems. These requirements include: +Network Unlock must meet mandatory hardware and software requirements before the feature can automatically unlock domain-joined systems. These requirements include: -- You must be running at least Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012. -- Any supported operating system with UEFI DHCP drivers can be Network Unlock clients. -- Network Unlock clients must have a TPM chip and at least one TPM protector. +- Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 as the current operating system. +- Any supported operating system with UEFI DHCP drivers that can serve as Network Unlock clients. +- Network Unlock clients with a TPM chip and at least one TPM protector. - A server running the Windows Deployment Services (WDS) role on any supported server operating system. - BitLocker Network Unlock optional feature installed on any supported server operating system. - A DHCP server, separate from the WDS server. - Properly configured public/private key pairing. -- Network Unlock Group Policy settings configured. +- Network Unlock group policy settings configured. -The network stack must be enabled to use the Network Unlock feature. Equipment manufacturers deliver their products in various states and with different BIOS menus, so you need to confirm that the network stack has been enabled in the BIOS before starting the computer. +The network stack must be enabled to use the Network Unlock feature. Equipment manufacturers deliver their products in various states and with different BIOS menus; therefore, you need to confirm that the network stack has been enabled in the BIOS before starting the computer. > [!NOTE] > To properly support DHCP within UEFI, the UEFI-based system should be in native mode without a compatibility support module (CSM) enabled. -For Network Unlock to work reliably on computers running Windows 8 and later, the first network adapter on the computer, usually the onboard adapter, must be configured to support DHCP and used for Network Unlock. This is especially worth noting when you have multiple adapters, and you wish to configure one without DHCP, such as for a lights-out management protocol. This configuration is necessary because Network Unlock will stop enumerating adapters when it reaches one with a DHCP port failure for any reason. Thus, if the first enumerated adapter does not support DHCP, is not plugged into the network, or fails to report availability of the DHCP port for any reason, then Network Unlock will fail. +For Network Unlock to work reliably on computers running Windows 8 and later versions, the first network adapter on the computer, usually the onboard adapter, must be configured to support DHCP and must be used for Network Unlock. This is especially worth noting when you have multiple adapters, and you wish to configure one without DHCP, such as for a lights-out management protocol. This configuration is necessary because Network Unlock will stop enumerating adapters when it reaches one with a DHCP port failure for any reason. Thus, if the first enumerated adapter does not support DHCP, is not plugged into the network, or fails to report availability of the DHCP port for any reason, then Network Unlock fails. -The Network Unlock server component installs on supported versions of Windows Server 2012 and later as a Windows feature using Server Manager or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. The feature name is BitLocker Network Unlock in Server Manager and BitLocker-NetworkUnlock in Windows PowerShell. This feature is a core requirement. +The Network Unlock server component is installed on supported versions of Windows Server 2012 and later as a Windows feature that uses Server Manager or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. The feature name is BitLocker Network Unlock in Server Manager and BitLocker-NetworkUnlock in Windows PowerShell. This feature is a core requirement. Network Unlock requires Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in the environment where the feature will be utilized. Configuration of the WDS installation is not required; however, the WDS service needs to be running on the server. @@ -69,11 +69,11 @@ The network key is stored on the system drive along with an AES 256 session key, ## Network Unlock sequence -The unlock sequence starts on the client side, when the Windows boot manager detects the existence of Network Unlock protector. It leverages the DHCP driver in UEFI to obtain an IP address for IPv4 and then broadcasts a vendor-specific DHCP request that contains the network key and a session key for the reply, all encrypted by the server's Network Unlock certificate, as described above. The Network Unlock provider on the supported WDS server recognizes the vendor-specific request, decrypts it with the RSA private key, and returns the network key encrypted with the session key via its own vendor-specific DHCP reply. +The unlock sequence starts on the client side when the Windows boot manager detects the existence of Network Unlock protector. It leverages the DHCP driver in UEFI to obtain an IP address for IPv4 and then broadcasts a vendor-specific DHCP request that contains the network key and a session key for the reply, all encrypted by the server's Network Unlock certificate, as described above. The Network Unlock provider on the supported WDS server recognizes the vendor-specific request, decrypts it with the RSA private key, and returns the network key encrypted with the session key via its own vendor-specific DHCP reply. On the server side, the WDS server role has an optional plugin component, like a PXE provider, which is what handles the incoming Network Unlock requests. The provider can also be configured with subnet restrictions, which would require that the IP address provided by the client in the Network Unlock request belong to a permitted subnet in order to release the network key to the client. In instances where the Network Unlock provider is unavailable, BitLocker fails over to the next available protector to unlock the drive. In a typical configuration, this means the standard TPM+PIN unlock screen is presented to unlock the drive. -The server side configuration to enable Network Unlock also requires provisioning a 2048-bit RSA public/private key pair in the form of an X.509 certificate, and for the public key certificate to be distributed to the clients. This certificate must be managed and deployed through the Group Policy editor directly on a domain controller with at least a Domain Functional Level of Windows Server 2012. This certificate is the public key that encrypts the intermediate network key (which is one of the two secrets required to unlock the drive; the other secret is stored in the TPM). +The server side configuration to enable Network Unlock also requires provisioning a 2048-bit RSA public/private key pair in the form of an X.509 certificate, and distributing the public key certificate to the clients. This certificate must be managed and deployed through the Group Policy editor directly on a domain controller with at least a Domain Functional Level of Windows Server 2012. This certificate is the public key that encrypts the intermediate network key (which is one of the two secrets required to unlock the drive; the other secret is stored in the TPM). ![bitlocker network unlock sequence](images/bitlockernetworkunlocksequence.png) @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ The server side configuration to enable Network Unlock also requires provisionin 1. The Windows boot manager detects that a Network Unlock protector exists in the BitLocker configuration. 2. The client computer uses its DHCP driver in the UEFI to obtain a valid IPv4 IP address. 3. The client computer broadcasts a vendor-specific DHCP request that contains: - 1. A Network Key (a 256-bit intermediate key) encrypted using the 2048-bit RSA Public Key of the Network Unlock certificate from the WDS server. + 1. A network key (a 256-bit intermediate key) that is encrypted by using the 2048-bit RSA Public Key of the Network Unlock certificate from the WDS server. 2. An AES-256 session key for the reply. 4. The Network Unlock provider on the WDS server recognizes the vendor-specific request. 5. The provider decrypts it with the WDS server’s BitLocker Network Unlock certificate RSA private key. @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ The following steps allow an administrator to configure Network Unlock in a doma ### Install the WDS Server role -The BitLocker Network Unlock feature will install the WDS role if it is not already installed. If you want to install it separately before you install BitLocker Network Unlock you can use Server Manager or Windows PowerShell. To install the role using Server Manager, select the **Windows Deployment Services** role in Server Manager. +The BitLocker Network Unlock feature installs the WDS role if it is not already installed. If you want to install it separately before you install BitLocker Network Unlock, you can use Server Manager or Windows PowerShell. To install the role using Server Manager, select the **Windows Deployment Services** role in Server Manager. To install the role using Windows PowerShell, use the following command: @@ -105,13 +105,14 @@ To install the role using Windows PowerShell, use the following command: Install-WindowsFeature WDS-Deployment ``` -You must configure the WDS server so that it can communicate with DHCP (and optionally Active Directory Domain Services) and the client computer. You can do using the WDS management tool, wdsmgmt.msc, which starts the Windows Deployment Services Configuration Wizard. +You must configure the WDS server so that it can communicate with DHCP (and optionally AD DS) and the client computer. You can configure using the WDS management tool, wdsmgmt.msc, which starts the Windows Deployment Services Configuration Wizard. ### Confirm the WDS Service is running -To confirm the WDS service is running, use the Services Management Console or Windows PowerShell. To confirm the service is running in Services Management Console, open the console using **services.msc** and check the status of the Windows Deployment Services service. +To confirm that the WDS service is running, use the Services Management Console or Windows PowerShell. To confirm that the service is running in Services Management Console, open the console using **services.msc** and check the status of the Windows Deployment Services service. +**Question: Is "Windows Deployment" a service or is the service name itself "Windows Deployment Services"? -To confirm the service is running using Windows PowerShell, use the following command: +To confirm that the service is running using Windows PowerShell, use the following command: ```powershell Get-Service WDSServer @@ -131,23 +132,23 @@ A properly configured Active Directory Services Certification Authority can use 1. Open the Certificates Template snap-in (certtmpl.msc). 2. Locate the User template. Right-click the template name and select **Duplicate Template**. -3. On the **Compatibility** tab, change the **Certification Authority** and **Certificate recipient** fields to Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 respectively. Ensure the **Show resulting changes** dialog box is selected. +3. On the **Compatibility** tab, change the **Certification Authority** and **Certificate recipient** fields to Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, respectively. Ensure that the **Show resulting changes** dialog box is selected. 4. Select the **General** tab of the template. The **Template display name** and **Template name** should clearly identify that the template will be used for Network Unlock. Clear the checkbox for the **Publish certificate in Active Directory** option. -5. Select the **Request Handling** tab. Select **Encryption** from the **Purpose** drop down menu. Ensure the **Allow private key to be exported** option is selected. -6. Select the **Cryptography** tab. Set the **Minimum key size** to 2048. (Any Microsoft cryptographic provider that supports RSA can be used for this template, but for simplicity and forward compatibility we recommend using the **Microsoft Software Key Storage Provider**.) -7. Select the **Requests must use one of the following providers** option and clear all options except for the cryptography provider you selected, such as the **Microsoft Software Key Storage Provider**. +5. Select the **Request Handling** tab. Select **Encryption** from the **Purpose** drop-down menu. Ensure that the **Allow private key to be exported** option is selected. +6. Select the **Cryptography** tab. Set the **Minimum key size** to 2048. (Any Microsoft cryptographic provider that supports RSA can be used for this template, but for simplicity and forward compatibility, we recommend using **Microsoft Software Key Storage Provider**.) +7. Select the **Requests must use one of the following providers** option and clear all options except for the cryptography provider you selected, such as **Microsoft Software Key Storage Provider**. 8. Select the **Subject Name** tab. Select **Supply in the request**. Select **OK** if the certificate templates pop-up dialog appears. 9. Select the **Issuance Requirements** tab. Select both **CA certificate manager approval** and **Valid existing certificate** options. 10. Select the **Extensions** tab. Select **Application Policies** and choose **Edit…**. 11. In the **Edit Application Policies Extension** options dialog box, select **Client Authentication**, **Encrypting File System**, **and Secure Email** and choose **Remove**. 12. On the **Edit Application Policies Extension** dialog box, select **Add**. -13. On the **Add Application Policy** dialog box, select **New**. In the **New Application Policy** dialog box enter the following information in the space provided and then click **OK** to create the BitLocker Network Unlock application policy: +13. On the **Add Application Policy** dialog box, select **New**. In the **New Application Policy** dialog box, enter the following information in the space provided and then click **OK** to create the BitLocker Network Unlock application policy: - **Name:** **BitLocker Network Unlock** - **Object Identifier:** **1.3.6.1.4.1.311.67.1.1** 14. Select the newly created **BitLocker Network Unlock** application policy and select **OK**. -15. With the **Extensions** tab still open, select the **Edit Key Usage Extension** dialog, select the **Allow key exchange only with key encryption (key encipherment)** option. Select the **Make this extension critical** option. +15. With the **Extensions** tab still open, select the **Edit Key Usage Extension** dialog. Select the **Allow key exchange only with key encryption (key encipherment)** option. Select the **Make this extension critical** option. 16. Select the **Security** tab. Confirm that the **Domain Admins** group has been granted **Enroll** permission. 17. Select **OK** to complete configuration of the template. @@ -161,26 +162,26 @@ Network Unlock can use imported certificates from an existing PKI infrastructure To enroll a certificate from an existing certification authority (CA), do the following: -1. Open Certificate Manager on the WDS server using **certmgr.msc** -2. Under the Certificates - Current User item, right-click Personal -3. Select All Tasks, then **Request New Certificate** -4. Select **Next** when the Certificate Enrollment wizard opens -5. Select Active Directory Enrollment Policy +1. Open Certificate Manager on the WDS server using **certmgr.msc**. +2. Under the Certificates - Current User item, right-click **Personal**. +3. Select **All Tasks**; then select **Request New Certificate** +4. Select **Next** when the Certificate Enrollment wizard opens. +5. Select **Active Directory Enrollment Policy**. 6. Choose the certificate template created for Network Unlock on the Domain controller and select **Enroll**. When prompted for more information, add the following attribute to the certificate: - Select the **Subject Name** pane and provide a friendly name value. It is suggested that this friendly name include information for the domain or organizational unit for the certificate. For example "BitLocker Network Unlock Certificate for Contoso domain" -7. Create the certificate. Ensure the certificate appears in the Personal folder. -8. Export the public key certificate for Network Unlock +7. Create the certificate. Ensure that the certificate appears in the Personal folder. +8. Export the public key certificate for Network Unlock. - 1. Create a .cer file by right-clicking the previously created certificate, choosing **All Tasks**, then **Export**. + 1. Create a .cer file by right-clicking the previously created certificate, selecting **All Tasks**, and then selecting **Export**. 2. Select **No, do not export the private key**. 3. Select **DER encoded binary X.509** and complete exporting the certificate to a file. 4. Give the file a name such as BitLocker-NetworkUnlock.cer. -9. Export the public key with a private key for Network Unlock +9. Export the public key with a private key for Network Unlock. - 1. Create a .pfx file by right-clicking the previously created certificate, choosing **All Tasks**, then **Export**. + 1. Create a .pfx file by right-clicking the previously created certificate, selecting **All Tasks**, and then selecting **Export**. 2. Select **Yes, export the private key**. 3. Complete the wizard to create the .pfx file. @@ -194,7 +195,7 @@ New-SelfSignedCertificate -CertStoreLocation Cert:\LocalMachine\My -Subject "CN= Certreq example: -1. Create a text file with an .inf extension. For example, notepad.exe BitLocker-NetworkUnlock.inf. +1. Create a text file with an .inf extension, for example, notepad.exe BitLocker-NetworkUnlock.inf. 2. Add the following contents to the previously created file: ```ini @@ -222,33 +223,33 @@ Certreq example: certreq -new BitLocker-NetworkUnlock.inf BitLocker-NetworkUnlock.cer ``` -4. Verify the previous command properly created the certificate by confirming the .cer file exists. +4. Verify that certificate was properly created by the previous command by confirming that the .cer file exists. 5. Launch Certificates - Local Machine by running **certlm.msc**. -6. Create a .pfx file by opening the **Certificates – Local Computer\\Personal\\Certificates** path in the navigation pane, right-clicking the previously imported certificate, selecting **All Tasks**, then **Export**. Follow through the wizard to create the .pfx file. +6. Create a .pfx file by opening the **Certificates – Local Computer\\Personal\\Certificates** path in the navigation pane, right-clicking the previously imported certificate, selecting **All Tasks**, and then selecting **Export**. Follow through the wizard to create the .pfx file. ### Deploy the private key and certificate to the WDS server With the certificate and key created, deploy them to the infrastructure to properly unlock systems. To deploy the certificates, do the following: 1. On the WDS server, open a new MMC and add the certificates snap-in. Select the computer account and local computer when given the options. -2. Right-click the Certificates (Local Computer) - BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock item, choose All Tasks, then **Import**. +2. Right-click the Certificates (Local Computer) - BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock item -, select **All Tasks**, and then select **Import**. 3. In the **File to Import** dialog, choose the .pfx file created previously. 4. Enter the password used to create the .pfx and complete the wizard. -### Configure Group Policy settings for Network Unlock +### Configure group policy settings for Network Unlock -With certificate and key deployed to the WDS server for Network Unlock, the final step is to use Group Policy settings to deploy the public key certificate to computers that you want to be able to unlock using the Network Unlock key. Group Policy settings for BitLocker can be found under **\\Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption** using the Local Group Policy Editor or the Microsoft Management Console. +With certificate and key deployed to the WDS server for Network Unlock, the final step is to use group policy settings to deploy the public key certificate to computers that you want to be able to unlock using the Network Unlock key. Group policy settings for BitLocker can be found under **\\Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption** using the Local Group Policy Editor or the Microsoft Management Console. -The following steps describe how to enable the Group Policy setting that is a requirement for configuring Network Unlock. +The following steps describe how to enable the group policy setting that is a requirement for configuring Network Unlock. 1. Open Group Policy Management Console (gpmc.msc). 2. Enable the policy **Require additional authentication at startup** and select the **Require startup PIN with TPM** or **Allow startup PIN with TPM** option. 3. Turn on BitLocker with TPM+PIN protectors on all domain-joined computers. -The following steps describe how to deploy the required Group Policy setting: +The following steps describe how to deploy the required group policy setting: > [!NOTE] -> The Group Policy settings **Allow network unlock at startup** and **Add Network Unlock Certificate** were introduced in Windows Server 2012. +> The group policy settings **Allow network unlock at startup** and **Add Network Unlock Certificate** were introduced in Windows Server 2012. 1. Copy the .cer file created for Network Unlock to the domain controller. 2. On the domain controller, launch Group Policy Management Console (gpmc.msc). @@ -256,23 +257,23 @@ The following steps describe how to deploy the required Group Policy setting: 4. Deploy the public certificate to clients: 1. Within Group Policy Management Console, navigate to the following location: **Computer Configuration\\Policies\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Public Key Policies\\BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock Certificate**. - 2. Right-click the folder and choose **Add Network Unlock Certificate**. + 2. Right-click the folder and select **Add Network Unlock Certificate**. 3. Follow the wizard steps and import the .cer file that was copied earlier. > [!NOTE] -> Only one network unlock certificate can be available at a time. If a new certificate is required, delete the current certificate before deploying a new one. The Network Unlock certificate is located in the **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP** key on the client computer. +> Only one Network Unlock Certificate can be available at a time. If a new certificate is required, delete the current certificate before deploying a new one. The Network Unlock certificate is located in the **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP** key on the client computer. 5. Reboot the clients after deploying the group policy. > [!NOTE] - > The **Network (Certificate Based)** protector will be added only after a reboot with the policy enabled and a valid certificate present in the FVE_NKP store. + > The **Network (Certificate Based)** protector will be added only after a reboot, with the policy enabled and a valid certificate present in the FVE_NKP store. ### Subnet policy configuration files on WDS Server (Optional) -By default, all clients with the correct Network Unlock Certificate and valid Network Unlock protectors that have wired access to a Network Unlock-enabled WDS server via DHCP are unlocked by the server. A subnet policy configuration file on the WDS server can be created to limit which subnet(s) Network Unlock clients can use to unlock. +By default, all clients with the correct Network Unlock Certificate and valid Network Unlock protectors that have wired access to a Network Unlock-enabled WDS server via DHCP are unlocked by the server. A subnet policy configuration file on the WDS server can be created to limit which are the subnet(s) the Network Unlock clients can use to unlock. -The configuration file, called bde-network-unlock.ini, must be located in the same directory as the Network Unlock provider DLL (%windir%\System32\Nkpprov.dll) and it applies to both IPv6 and IPv4 DHCP implementations. If the subnet configuration policy becomes corrupted, the provider will fail and stop responding to requests. +The configuration file, called bde-network-unlock.ini, must be located in the same directory as the Network Unlock provider DLL (%windir%\System32\Nkpprov.dll) and it applies to both IPv6 and IPv4 DHCP implementations. If the subnet configuration policy becomes corrupted, the provider fails and stops responding to requests. -The subnet policy configuration file must use a “\[SUBNETS\]” section to identify the specific subnets. The named subnets may then be used to specify restrictions in certificate subsections. Subnets are defined as simple name-value pairs, in the common INI format, where each subnet has its own line, with the name on the left of the equals sign, and the subnet identified on the right of the equal sign as a Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) address or range. The key word “ENABLED” is disallowed for subnet names. +The subnet policy configuration file must use a “\[SUBNETS\]” section to identify the specific subnets. The named subnets may then be used to specify restrictions in certificate subsections. Subnets are defined as simple name–value pairs, in the common INI format, where each subnet has its own line, with the name on the left of the equal-sign, and the subnet identified on the right of the equal-sign as a Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) address or range. The key word “ENABLED” is disallowed for subnet names. ```ini [SUBNETS] @@ -281,12 +282,13 @@ SUBNET2=10.185.252.200/28 SUBNET3= 2001:4898:a:2::/64 ; an IPv6 subnet SUBNET4=2001:4898:a:3::/64; in production, the admin would likely give more useful names, like BUILDING9-EXCEPT-RECEP. ``` -Following the \[SUBNETS\] section, there can be sections for each Network Unlock certificate, identified by the certificate thumbprint formatted without any spaces, which define subnets clients can be unlocked from with that certificate. +Following the \[SUBNETS\] section, there can be sections for each Network Unlock certificate, identified by the certificate thumbprint formatted without any spaces, which define the subnets clients that can be unlocked from that certificate. +**Question: Is the above phrase implying the intended technical meaning? > [!NOTE] -> When specifying the certificate thumbprint, do not include any spaces. If spaces are included in the thumbprint the subnet configuration will fail because the thumbprint will not be recognized as valid. +> When specifying the certificate thumbprint, do not include any spaces. If spaces are included in the thumbprint, the subnet configuration fails because the thumbprint will not be recognized as valid. -Subnet restrictions are defined within each certificate section by denoting the allowed list of permitted subnets. If any subnet is listed in a certificate section, then only those subnets listed are permitted for that certificate. If no subnet is listed in a certificate section, then all subnets are permitted for that certificate. If a certificate does not have a section in the subnet policy configuration file, then no subnet restrictions are applied for unlocking with that certificate. This means for restrictions to apply to every certificate, there must be a certificate section for every Network Unlock certificate on the server, and an explicit allowed list set for each certificate section. +Subnet restrictions are defined within each certificate section by denoting the allowed list of permitted subnets. If any subnets are listed in a certificate section, then only those subnets are permitted for that certificate. If no subnet is listed in a certificate section, then all subnets are permitted for that certificate. If a certificate does not have a section in the subnet policy configuration file, then no subnet restrictions are applied for unlocking with that certificate. This means for restrictions to apply to every certificate, there must be a certificate section for every Network Unlock certificate on the server, and an explicit allowed list set for each certificate section. Subnet lists are created by putting the name of a subnet from the \[SUBNETS\] section on its own line below the certificate section header. Then, the server will only unlock clients with this certificate on the subnet(s) specified as in the list. For troubleshooting, a subnet can be quickly excluded without deleting it from the section by simply commenting it out with a prepended semi-colon. ```ini [‎2158a767e1c14e88e27a4c0aee111d2de2eafe60] @@ -301,26 +303,26 @@ To disallow the use of a certificate altogether, its subnet list may contain the ## Turning off Network Unlock -To turn off the unlock server, the PXE provider can be unregistered from the WDS server or uninstalled altogether. However, to stop clients from creating Network Unlock protectors the **Allow Network Unlock at startup** Group Policy setting should be disabled. When this policy setting is updated to disabled on client computers any Network Unlock key protectors on the computer will be deleted. Alternatively, the BitLocker Network Unlock certificate policy can be deleted on the domain controller to accomplish the same task for an entire domain. +To turn off the unlock server, the PXE provider can be unregistered from the WDS server or uninstalled altogether. However, to stop clients from creating Network Unlock protectors, the **Allow Network Unlock at startup** group policy setting should be disabled. When this policy setting is updated to **disabled** on client computers, any Network Unlock key protector on the computer is deleted. Alternatively, the BitLocker Network Unlock certificate policy can be deleted on the domain controller to accomplish the same task for an entire domain. > [!NOTE] > Removing the FVE_NKP certificate store that contains the Network Unlock certificate and key on the WDS server will also effectively disable the server’s ability to respond to unlock requests for that certificate. However, this is seen as an error condition and is not a supported or recommended method for turning off the Network Unlock server. ## Update Network Unlock certificates -To update the certificates used by Network Unlock, administrators need to import or generate the new certificate for the server and then update the Network Unlock certificate Group Policy setting on the domain controller. +To update the certificates used by Network Unlock, administrators need to import or generate the new certificate for the server and then update the Network Unlock certificate group policy setting on the domain controller. ## Troubleshoot Network Unlock Troubleshooting Network Unlock issues begins by verifying the environment. Many times, a small configuration issue will be the root cause of the failure. Items to verify include: -- Verify client hardware is UEFI-based and is on firmware version is 2.3.1 and that the UEFI firmware is in native mode without a Compatibility Support Module (CSM) for BIOS mode enabled. Do this by checking that the firmware does not have an option enabled such as "Legacy mode" or "Compatibility mode" or that the firmware does not appear to be in a BIOS-like mode. -- All required roles and services are installed and started +- Verify that the client hardware is UEFI-based and is on firmware version 2.3.1 and that the UEFI firmware is in native mode without a Compatibility Support Module (CSM) for BIOS mode enabled. Do this by checking that the firmware does not have an option enabled such as "Legacy mode" or "Compatibility mode" or that the firmware does not appear to be in a BIOS-like mode. +- All required roles and services are installed and started. - Public and private certificates have been published and are in the proper certificate containers. The presence of the Network Unlock certificate can be verified in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC.exe) on the WDS server with the certificate snap-ins for the local computer enabled. The client certificate can be verified by checking the registry key **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP** on the client computer. - Group policy for Network Unlock is enabled and linked to the appropriate domains. -- Verify group policy is reaching the clients properly. This can be done using the GPRESULT.exe or RSOP.msc utilities. -- Verify the clients were rebooted after applying the policy. -- Verify the **Network (Certificate Based)** protector is listed on the client. This can be done using either manage-bde or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. For example the following command will list the key protectors currently configured on the C: drive of the local computer: +- Verify whether group policy is reaching the clients properly. This can be done using the GPRESULT.exe or RSOP.msc utilities. +- Verify whether the clients were rebooted after applying the policy. +- Verify whether the **Network (Certificate Based)** protector is listed on the client. This can be done using either manage-bde or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. For exampley, the following command will list the key protectors currently configured on the C: drive of the local computer: ```powershell manage-bde -protectors -get C: @@ -330,9 +332,9 @@ Troubleshooting Network Unlock issues begins by verifying the environment. Many Files to gather when troubleshooting BitLocker Network Unlock include: -1. The Windows event logs. Specifically the BitLocker event logs and the Microsoft-Windows-Deployment-Services-Diagnostics-Debug log +1. The Windows event logs, specifically the BitLocker event logs and the Microsoft-Windows-Deployment-Services-Diagnostics-Debug log - Debug logging is turned off by default for the WDS server role, so you will need to enable it first. You can use either of the following two methods to turn on WDS debug logging. + Debug logging is turned off by default for the WDS server role; therefore, you will need to enable it first. You can use either of the following two methods to turn on WDS debug logging. 1. Start an elevated command prompt and run the following command: @@ -346,12 +348,12 @@ Files to gather when troubleshooting BitLocker Network Unlock include: In the right pane, click **Enable Log**. 2. The DHCP subnet configuration file (if one exists). -3. The output of the BitLocker status on the volume, this can be gathered into a text file using **manage-bde -status** or **Get-BitLockerVolume** in Windows PowerShell. +3. The output of the BitLocker status on the volume. This can be gathered into a text file using **manage-bde -status** or **Get-BitLockerVolume** in Windows PowerShell. 4. Network Monitor capture on the server hosting the WDS role, filtered by client IP address. ## Configure Network Unlock Group Policy settings on earlier versions -Network Unlock and the accompanying Group Policy settings were introduced in Windows Server 2012 but can be deployed using operating systems running Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008. +Network Unlock and the accompanying group policy settings were introduced in Windows Server 2012 but can be deployed using operating systems running Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008. **Requirements** @@ -379,8 +381,8 @@ The following steps can be used to configure Network Unlock on these older syste reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE" /v UseTPMKeyPIN /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f ``` -7. Set up a TPM protector on the clients -8. Reboot the clients to add the Network (Certificate Based) protector +7. Set up a TPM protector on the clients. +8. Reboot the clients to add the Network (certificate based) protector. ## See also From bf3cc259c0ccacf40efecd6de726620d3a9f539c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 17:24:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 017/192] Update bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md index abc71ef558..5abfa6d063 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md @@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ Troubleshooting Network Unlock issues begins by verifying the environment. Many - Group policy for Network Unlock is enabled and linked to the appropriate domains. - Verify whether group policy is reaching the clients properly. This can be done using the GPRESULT.exe or RSOP.msc utilities. - Verify whether the clients were rebooted after applying the policy. -- Verify whether the **Network (Certificate Based)** protector is listed on the client. This can be done using either manage-bde or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. For exampley, the following command will list the key protectors currently configured on the C: drive of the local computer: +- Verify whether the **Network (Certificate Based)** protector is listed on the client. This can be done using either manage-bde or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. For example, the following command will list the key protectors currently configured on the C: drive of the local computer: ```powershell manage-bde -protectors -get C: From 1f3800ffb76a1079b4c2d6c16cd95fe7ce25b88e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 17:32:51 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 018/192] Update bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md --- .../bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md index c8dcba43f2..58b43c969a 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bcd-settings-and-bitlocker.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **Applies to** - Windows 10 -This topic for IT professionals describes the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings that are used by BitLocker. +This topic describes the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings that are used by BitLocker. When protecting data at rest on an operating system volume, during the boot process, BitLocker verifies that the security sensitive BCD settings have not changed since BitLocker was last enabled, resumed, or recovered. From 49a0e659efff649a31d0b7e686a4454f68adb1cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:21:37 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 019/192] Update bitlocker-countermeasures.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md index 4bef840b55..c11eb7f811 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ The next sections cover pre-boot authentication and DMA policies that can provid ### Pre-boot authentication -Pre-boot authentication with BitLocker is a policy setting that requires the use of either of the user input, such as a PIN, or a startup key, or both to authenticate prior to making the contents of the system drive accessible. +Pre-boot authentication with BitLocker is a policy setting that requires the use of user input, such as a PIN, or a startup key, or both to authenticate prior to making the contents of the system drive accessible. The group policy setting is [Require additional authentication at startup](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings#a-href-idbkmk-unlockpol1arequire-additional-authentication-at-startup) and the corresponding setting in the [BitLocker CSP](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/bitlocker-csp) is SystemDrivesRequireStartupAuthentication. BitLocker accesses and stores the encryption keys in memory only after pre-boot authentication is completed. @@ -112,9 +112,10 @@ You can use the System Information desktop app (MSINFO32) to check if a device h ![Kernel DMA protection](images/kernel-dma-protection.png) -If kernel DMA protection is *not* enabled, follow these steps to protect Thunderbolt™ 3 enabled ports: +If kernel DMA protection is *not* enabled, follow these steps to protect Thunderbolt™ 3-enabled ports: 1. Require a password for BIOS changes. +**Question: What is the source from which the user can get this password?** 2. Intel Thunderbolt Security must be set to User Authorization in BIOS settings. Please refer to [Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 and Security on Microsoft Windows® 10 Operating System documentation](https://thunderbolttechnology.net/security/Thunderbolt%203%20and%20Security.pdf) 3. Additional DMA security may be added by deploying policy (beginning with Windows 10 version 1607): From 8cee9b13680f6d062dda67e59ad19a7078f0706f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:57:01 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 020/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 55afaec728..2bf5b19a16 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ Selecting an encryption type and choosing **Next** gives user the option of runn After completing the system check (if selected), the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard restarts the computer to begin encryption. Upon reboot, users are required to enter the password chosen to boot into the operating system volume. Users can check encryption status by checking the system notification area or the BitLocker control panel. -**Question - Can "password chosen to boot into the operating system volume" be rephrased? The rephrase depends on the response for the query "at what stage is the password chosen; is that password only for the purpose of booting into the operating system volume; and are there different passwords for different types of logons ? ** +**Question - Can "password chosen to boot into the operating system volume" be rephrased? The rephrase depends on the response for the query "at what stage is the password chosen; is that password only for the purpose of booting into the operating system volume; and are there different passwords for different types of logons ?** Until encryption is completed, the only available options for managing BitLocker involve manipulation of the password protecting the operating system volume, backing up the recovery key, and turning BitLocker off. From 7d919bc61053881dbdaad116b00c2f8a18e50f71 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 19:03:33 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 021/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 2bf5b19a16..bde3cb8841 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ Selecting an encryption type and choosing **Next** gives user the option of runn After completing the system check (if selected), the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard restarts the computer to begin encryption. Upon reboot, users are required to enter the password chosen to boot into the operating system volume. Users can check encryption status by checking the system notification area or the BitLocker control panel. -**Question - Can "password chosen to boot into the operating system volume" be rephrased? The rephrase depends on the response for the query "at what stage is the password chosen; is that password only for the purpose of booting into the operating system volume; and are there different passwords for different types of logons ?** +**Question: Can "password chosen to boot into the operating system volume" be rephrased? The rephrase depends on the response for the query "at what stage is the password chosen; is that password only for the purpose of booting into the operating system volume; and are there different passwords for different types of logons?** Until encryption is completed, the only available options for managing BitLocker involve manipulation of the password protecting the operating system volume, backing up the recovery key, and turning BitLocker off. From d7cc8168cffa1bd9f6263bf07caf6eace33a0700 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020 09:44:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 022/192] Update bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md --- .../bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md index de37702230..840377a1ae 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md @@ -33,11 +33,11 @@ This topic explains how to deploy BitLocker on Windows Server 2012 and later ver 3. With the **Add Roles and Features** wizard open, select **Next** at the **Before you begin** pane (if shown). **Question: Which is the icon to click if the "Before you begin" pane is not shown?** 4. Select **Role-based or feature-based installation** on the **Installation type** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard and select **Next** to continue. -5. Select the **Select a server from the server pool option** in the **Server Selection** pane and confirm the server on which the BitLocker feature is to be installed. -**Question: Can "Option"be unbolded?** +5. Select the **Select a server from the server pool** option in the **Server Selection** pane and confirm the server on which the BitLocker feature is to be installed. 6. Select **Next** on the **Server Roles** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to proceed to the **Features** pane. **Note**: Server roles and features are installed by using the same wizard in Server Manager. -7. Select the check box next to **BitLocker Drive Encryption** within the **Features** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard. The wizard shows the additional management features available for BitLocker. If you do not want to install these features, deselect the **Include management tools option** and select **Add Features**. Once optional features selection is complete, select **Next** to proceed in the wizard. +7. Select the check box next to **BitLocker Drive Encryption** within the **Features** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard. The wizard shows the additional management features available for BitLocker. If you do not want to install these features, deselect the **Include management tools +** and select **Add Features**. Once optional features selection is complete, select **Next** to proceed in the wizard. > **Note:**   The **Enhanced Storage** feature is a required feature for enabling BitLocker. This feature enables support for encrypted hard drives on capable systems.   @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -IncludeAllSubFeature -IncludeManagementTools - ### Using the dism module to install BitLocker The `dism` Windows PowerShell module uses the `Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature` cmdlet to install features. The BitLocker feature name for BitLocker is `BitLocker`. The `dism` module does not support wildcards when searching for feature names. To list feature names for the `dism` module, use the `Get-WindowsOptionalFeatures` cmdlet. The following command will list all of the optional features in an online (running) operating system. -**Question: The phrase "The Bitlocker feature name for BitLockwer is 'BitLocker'" needs clarification. +**Question: The phrase "The Bitlocker feature name for BitLocker is 'BitLocker'" needs clarification. ```powershell Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online | ft From a5f1a448b97e0ebf4cd262313a04731b4808f509 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020 11:04:08 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 023/192] Reviewed bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md (#3725) Reviewed the content and made minor changes. --- .../bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md index eaae8a3519..b51fa27c9f 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker ## Can BitLocker deployment be automated in an enterprise environment? -Yes, you can automate the deployment and configuration of BitLocker and the TPM using either WMI or Windows PowerShell scripts. How you choose to implement the scripts depends on your environment. You can also use Manage-bde.exe to locally or remotely configure BitLocker. For more info about writing scripts that use the BitLocker WMI providers, see [BitLocker Drive Encryption Provider](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=80600). For more info about using Windows PowerShell cmdlets with BitLocker Drive Encryption, see [BitLocker Cmdlets in Windows PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/index?view=win10-ps). +Yes, you can automate the deployment and configuration of BitLocker and the TPM using either WMI or Windows PowerShell scripts. How you choose to implement the scripts depends on your environment. You can also use Manage-bde.exe to locally or remotely configure BitLocker. For more information about writing scripts that use the BitLocker WMI providers, see [BitLocker Drive Encryption Provider](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=80600). For more information about using Windows PowerShell cmdlets with BitLocker Drive Encryption, see [BitLocker Cmdlets in Windows PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/index?view=win10-ps). ## Can BitLocker encrypt more than just the operating system drive? @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Yes. BitLocker can encrypt non-system drives and removable storage devices with ## Is there a noticeable performance impact when BitLocker is enabled on a computer? -Generally it imposes a single-digit percentage performance overhead. +Generally, it imposes a single-digit percentage performance overhead. ## How long will initial encryption take when BitLocker is turned on? @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ No, BitLocker does not encrypt and decrypt the entire drive when reading and wri ## How can I prevent users on a network from storing data on an unencrypted drive? -You can configure group policy settings to make it mandatory for data drives to become BitLocker-protected before a BitLocker-protected computer can write data to them. For more info, see [BitLocker Group Policy settings](bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md). +You can configure group policy settings to make it mandatory for data drives to become BitLocker-protected before a BitLocker-protected computer can write data to them. For more information, see [BitLocker Group Policy settings](bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md). When these policy settings are enabled, the BitLocker-protected operating system will mount any data drives that are not protected by BitLocker as read-only. ## What is Used Disk Space Only encryption? From 0fbbb8a97293f0a17ced921d460d3f67c04653e8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020 13:09:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 024/192] Update bl-kymgmt-4318240 --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-key-management-faq.md | 28 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-key-management-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-key-management-faq.md index d7338589c5..62a57fcec3 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-key-management-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-key-management-faq.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker ## How can I authenticate or unlock my removable data drive? -You can unlock removable data drives by using a password, a smart card, or you can configure a SID protector to unlock a drive by using your domain credentials. After you've started encryption, the drive can also be automatically unlocked on a specific computer for a specific user account. System administrators can configure which options are available for users, as well as password complexity and minimum length requirements. To unlock by using a SID protector, use Manage-bde: +You can unlock removable data drives by using a password, a smart card, or configuration of an SID protector through your domain credentials. After you've started encryption, the drive can also be automatically unlocked on a specific computer for a specific user account. System administrators can configure the options that would be made available for users, as well as password complexity and minimum length requirements. To unlock by using an SID protector, use Manage-bde: Manage-bde -protectors -add e: -sid domain\username @@ -35,13 +35,13 @@ For tables that list and describe elements such as a recovery password, recovery ## How can the recovery password and recovery key be stored? -The recovery password and recovery key for an operating system drive or a fixed data drive can be saved to a folder, saved to one or more USB devices, saved to your Microsoft Account, or printed. +The recovery password and recovery key for an operating system drive or a fixed data drive can be saved to a folder, saved to one or more USB devices, saved to your Microsoft account, or printed. -For removable data drives, the recovery password and recovery key can be saved to a folder, saved to your Microsoft Account, or printed. By default, you cannot store a recovery key for a removable drive on a removable drive. +For removable data drives, the recovery password and recovery key can be saved to a folder, saved to your Microsoft account, or printed. By default, you cannot store a recovery key for a removable drive on a removable drive. -A domain administrator can additionally configure Group Policy to automatically generate recovery passwords and store them in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for any BitLocker-protected drive. +A domain administrator can additionally configure group policy to automatically generate recovery passwords and store them in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for any BitLocker-protected drive. -## Is it possible to add an additional method of authentication without decrypting the drive if I only have the TPM authentication method enabled? +## Is it possible to add an additional method of authentication without decrypting the drive if I have only the TPM authentication method enabled? You can use the Manage-bde.exe command-line tool to replace your TPM-only authentication mode with a multifactor authentication mode. For example, if BitLocker is enabled with TPM authentication only and you want to add PIN authentication, use the following commands from an elevated command prompt, replacing *4-20 digit numeric PIN* with the numeric PIN you want to use: @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ You can use the Manage-bde.exe command-line tool to replace your TPM-only authen ## When should an additional method of authentication be considered? -New hardware that meets [Windows Hardware Compatibility Program](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/compatibility/) requirements make a PIN less critical as a mitigation, and having a TPM-only protector is likely sufficient when combined with policies like device lockout. For example, Surface Pro and Surface Book do not have external DMA ports to attack. +New hardware that meets [Windows Hardware Compatibility Program](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/compatibility/) requirements make a PIN less critical as a mitigation, and renders a TPM-only protector combined with policies like device lockout as sufficient. For example, Surface Pro and Surface Book do not have external DMA ports to attack. For older hardware, where a PIN may be needed, it’s recommended to enable [enhanced PINs](bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md#bkmk-unlockpol2) that allow non-numeric characters such as letters and punctuation marks, and to set the PIN length based on your risk tolerance and the hardware anti-hammering capabilities available to the TPMs in your computers. ## If I lose my recovery information, will the BitLocker-protected data be unrecoverable? @@ -60,15 +60,15 @@ For older hardware, where a PIN may be needed, it’s recommended to enable [enh BitLocker is designed to make the encrypted drive unrecoverable without the required authentication. When in recovery mode, the user needs the recovery password or recovery key to unlock the encrypted drive. > [!IMPORTANT] -> Store the recovery information in AD DS, along with your Microsoft Account, or another safe location. +> Store the recovery information in AD DS, along with your Microsoft account, or in another safe location. ## Can the USB flash drive that is used as the startup key also be used to store the recovery key? -While this is technically possible, it is not a best practice to use one USB flash drive to store both keys. If the USB flash drive that contains your startup key is lost or stolen, you also lose access to your recovery key. In addition, inserting this key would cause your computer to automatically boot from the recovery key even if TPM-measured files have changed, which circumvents the TPM's system integrity check. +While this is technically possible, it is not a best practice to use one USB flash drive to store both keys. If the USB flash drive that contains your startup key is lost or stolen, you also lose access to your recovery key. In addition, inserting this key causes your computer to automatically boot from the recovery key even if TPM-measured files have changed, which circumvents the TPM's system integrity check. ## Can I save the startup key on multiple USB flash drives? -Yes, you can save a computer's startup key on multiple USB flash drives. Right-clicking a BitLocker-protected drive and selecting **Manage BitLocker** will provide you the options to duplicate the recovery keys as needed. +Yes, you can save a computer's startup key on multiple USB flash drives. Right-clicking a BitLocker-protected drive and selecting **Manage BitLocker** provides you the options to duplicate the recovery keys as needed. ## Can I save multiple (different) startup keys on the same USB flash drive? @@ -84,23 +84,23 @@ You cannot generate multiple PIN combinations. ## What encryption keys are used in BitLocker? How do they work together? -Raw data is encrypted with the full volume encryption key, which is then encrypted with the volume master key. The volume master key is in turn encrypted by one of several possible methods depending on your authentication (that is, key protectors or TPM) and recovery scenarios. +Raw data is encrypted with the full volume encryption key which is then encrypted with the volume master key. The volume master key is in turn encrypted by one of several possible methods depending on your authentication (that is, key protectors or TPM) and recovery scenarios. ## Where are the encryption keys stored? -The full volume encryption key is encrypted by the volume master key and stored in the encrypted drive. The volume master key is encrypted by the appropriate key protector and stored in the encrypted drive. If BitLocker has been suspended, the clear key that is used to encrypt the volume master key is also stored in the encrypted drive, along with the encrypted volume master key. +The full volume encryption key is encrypted by the volume master key and is stored in the encrypted drive. The volume master key is encrypted by the appropriate key protector and is stored in the encrypted drive. If BitLocker has been suspended, the clear key that is used to encrypt the volume master key is also stored in the encrypted drive, along with the encrypted volume master key. This storage process ensures that the volume master key is never stored unencrypted and is protected unless you disable BitLocker. The keys are also saved to two additional locations on the drive for redundancy. The keys can be read and processed by the boot manager. ## Why do I have to use the function keys to enter the PIN or the 48-character recovery password? -The F1 through F10 keys are universally mapped scan codes available in the pre-boot environment on all computers and in all languages. The numeric keys 0 through 9 are not usable in the pre-boot environment on all keyboards. +The F1–F10 keys are universally mapped scan codes available in the pre-boot environment on all computers and in all languages. The numeric keys 0–9 are not usable in the pre-boot environment on all keyboards. When using an enhanced PIN, users should run the optional system check during the BitLocker setup process to ensure that the PIN can be entered correctly in the pre-boot environment. ## How does BitLocker help prevent an attacker from discovering the PIN that unlocks my operating system drive? -It is possible that a personal identification number (PIN) can be discovered by an attacker performing a brute force attack. A brute force attack occurs when an attacker uses an automated tool to try different PIN combinations until the correct one is discovered. For BitLocker-protected computers, this type of attack, also known as a dictionary attack, requires that the attacker have physical access to the computer. +It is possible that a personal identification number (PIN) can be discovered by an attacker performing a brute force attack. A brute force attack occurs when an attacker uses an automated tool to try different PIN combinations until the correct one is discovered. For BitLocker-protected computers, this type of attack, also known as a dictionary attack, requires the attacker to have physical access to the computer. The TPM has the built-in ability to detect and react to these types of attacks. Because different manufacturers' TPMs may support different PIN and attack mitigations, contact your TPM's manufacturer to determine how your computer's TPM mitigates PIN brute force attacks. After you have determined your TPM's manufacturer, contact the manufacturer to gather the TPM's vendor-specific information. Most manufacturers use the PIN authentication failure count to exponentially increase lockout time to the PIN interface. However, each manufacturer has different policies regarding when and how the failure counter is decreased or reset. @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ The following questions can assist you when asking a TPM manufacturer about the ## Can PIN length and complexity be managed with Group Policy? -Yes and No. You can configure the minimum personal identification number (PIN) length by using the **Configure minimum PIN length for startup** Group Policy setting and allow the use of alphanumeric PINs by enabling the **Allow enhanced PINs for startup** Group Policy setting. However, you cannot require PIN complexity by Group Policy. +Yes and No. You can configure the minimum personal identification number (PIN) length by using the **Configure minimum PIN length for startup** group policy setting and allow the use of alphanumeric PINs by enabling the **Allow enhanced PINs for startup** group policy setting. However, you cannot require PIN complexity by group policy. For more info, see [BitLocker Group Policy settings](bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md). From 6012dcb057be1b62ec1bf5c78cd1d3681cf68e99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020 18:11:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 025/192] Update blnw-unlck-4318240 --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md index 264ee0242a..863edab626 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md @@ -24,12 +24,12 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker BitLocker Network Unlock enables easier management for BitLocker-enabled desktops and servers that use the TPM+PIN protection method in a domain environment. When a computer that is connected to a wired corporate network is rebooted, Network Unlock allows the PIN entry prompt to be bypassed. It automatically unlocks BitLocker-protected operating system volumes by using a trusted key that is provided by the Windows Deployment Services server as its secondary authentication method. -To use Network Unlock you must also have a PIN configured for your computer. When your computer is not connected to the network you will need to provide the PIN to unlock it. +To use Network Unlock, you must also have a PIN configured for your computer. When your computer is not connected to the network, you will need to provide the PIN to unlock it. -BitLocker Network Unlock has software and hardware requirements for both client computers, Windows Deployment services, and domain controllers that must be met before you can use it. +BitLocker Network Unlock has software and hardware requirements for client computers, Windows Deployment services, and domain controllers, which must be met before you can use it. -Network Unlock uses two protectors, the TPM protector and the one provided by the network or by your PIN, whereas automatic unlock uses a single protector, the one stored in the TPM. If the computer is joined to a network without the key protector it will prompt you to enter your PIN. If the PIN is -not available you will need to use the recovery key to unlock the computer if it can ot be connected to the network. +Network Unlock uses two protectors, the TPM protector and the one provided by the network or by your PIN, whereas automatic unlock uses a single protector, the one stored in the TPM. If the computer is joined to a network without the key protector, it prompts you to enter your PIN. If the PIN is +not available, you will need to use the recovery key to unlock the computer if it cannot be connected to the network. For more info, see [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md). From 4f42121d60ed4b1f2cc852ef6e04de451d53193b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020 11:52:28 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 026/192] updated content based on IR comments --- .../bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md | 110 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 55 insertions(+), 55 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md index 502fcf5b27..2d79a22931 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md @@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ This policy setting allows users of devices that are compliant with Modern Stand - + @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ This policy is used in addition to the BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock - + @@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ This policy is used in addition to the BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock To use a network key protector to unlock the computer, the computer and the server that hosts BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock must be provisioned with a Network Unlock certificate. The Network Unlock certificate is used to create a network key protector and to protect the information exchange with the server to unlock the computer. You can use the group policy setting **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Public Key Policies\\BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock Certificate** on the domain controller to distribute this certificate to computers in your organization. This unlock method uses the TPM on the computer; therefore, computers that do not have a TPM cannot create network key protectors to automatically unlock by using Network Unlock feature. ->**Note:** For reliability and security, computers should also have a TPM startup PIN that can be used when the computer is disconnected from the wired network or cannot connect to the domain controller at startup. +>**Note:** For reliability and security, computers must also have a TPM startup PIN that can be used when the computer is disconnected from the wired network or cannot connect to the domain controller at startup. For more information about Network Unlock feature, see [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md). @@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ This policy setting is used to determine which unlock options are available for - + @@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ This policy setting permits the use of enhanced PINs when you use an unlock meth - + @@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to block direct memory access (DMA) for all hot p | **Policy description** | This setting helps prevent attacks that use external PCI-based devices to access BitLocker keys. | | **Introduced** | Windows 10, version 1703 | | **Drive type** | Operating system drives | -| **Policy path** | Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption| +| **Policy path** | **Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption**| | **Conflicts** | None | | **When enabled** | Every time the user locks the screen, DMA is blocked on hot pluggable PCI ports until the user signs-in again. | | **When disabled or not configured** | DMA is available on hot pluggable PCI devices if the device is turned on, regardless of whether a user is signed-in.| @@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ To change the PIN or password, the user must be able to provide the current PIN ### Configure use of passwords for operating system drives -This policy controls how non-TPM based systems utilize the password protector. Used in conjunction with the **Password must meet complexity requirements** policy, this policy allows administrators to make password length and complexity mandatory for using the password protector. By default, passwords must be eight characters in length. Complexity configuration options determine how important domain connectivity is for the client. For the strongest password security, administrators should choose **Require password complexity** because it requires domain connectivity, and it requires the BitLocker password to meet the same password complexity requirements as domain sign-in passwords. +This policy controls how non-TPM based systems utilize the password protector. Used in conjunction with the **Password must meet complexity requirements** policy, this policy allows administrators to make password length and complexity mandatory for using the password protector. By default, passwords must be eight characters in length. Complexity configuration options determine how important domain connectivity is for the client. For the strongest password security, administrators must choose **Require password complexity** because it requires domain connectivity, and it requires the BitLocker password to meet the same password complexity requirements as domain sign-in passwords.

Policy description

With this policy setting, you can allow users to enable authentication options that require user input from the preboot environment, even if the platform indicates a lack of preboot input capability.

With this policy setting, you can allow users to enable authentication options that require user input from the pre-boot environment, even if the platform indicates a lack of pre-boot input capability.

Introduced

When enabled

Devices must have an alternative means of preboot input (such as an attached USB keyboard).

Devices must have an alternative means of pre-boot input (such as an attached USB keyboard).

When disabled or not configured

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drives

Conflicts

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drives

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Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

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Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drives

Conflicts

@@ -473,13 +473,13 @@ This policy controls how non-TPM based systems utilize the password protector. U - + - + @@ -600,11 +600,11 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of smart cards wi - + - + @@ -649,11 +649,11 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of passwords with - + - + @@ -685,9 +685,9 @@ Passwords must be at least 8 characters. To configure a greater minimum length f For the complexity requirement setting to be effective, the group policy setting **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy\\Password must meet complexity requirements** must also be enabled. This policy setting is configured on a per-computer basis. This means that it applies to local user accounts and domain user accounts. Because the password filter that is used to validate password complexity is located on the domain controllers, local user accounts cannot access the password filter because they are not authenticated for domain access. When this policy setting is enabled, if you sign in with a local user account, and you attempt to encrypt a drive or change a password on an existing BitLocker-protected drive, an "Access denied" error message is displayed. In this situation, the password key protector cannot be added to the drive. -Enabling this policy setting requires a connectivity to be established to a domain before adding a password key protector to a BitLocker-protected drive. Users who work remotely and have periods of time in which they cannot connect to the domain should be made aware of this requirement so that they can schedule a time during which they will be connected to the domain to turn on BitLocker or to change a password on a BitLocker-protected data drive. +Enabling this policy setting requires a connectivity to be established to a domain before adding a password key protector to a BitLocker-protected drive. Users who work remotely and have periods of time in which they cannot connect to the domain must be made aware of this requirement so that they can schedule a time during which they will be connected to the domain to turn on BitLocker or to change a password on a BitLocker-protected data drive. ->**Important:** Passwords cannot be used if FIPS compliance is enabled. The **System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing** policy setting in **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Local Policies\\Security Options** specifies whether FIPS compliance is enabled. +>**Important:** Passwords cannot be used if FIPS-compliance is enabled. The **System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing** policy setting in **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Local Policies\\Security Options** specifies whether FIPS-compliance is enabled. ### Configure use of smart cards on removable data drives @@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of smart cards wi - + @@ -762,11 +762,11 @@ This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of passwords with - + - + @@ -798,7 +798,7 @@ When set to **Allow complexity**, a connection to a domain controller is be atte When set to **Do not allow complexity**, no password complexity validation is done. ->**Note:** Passwords cannot be used if FIPS compliance is enabled. The **System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing** policy setting in **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Local Policies\\Security Options** specifies whether FIPS compliance is enabled. +>**Note:** Passwords cannot be used if FIPS-compliance is enabled. The **System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing** policy setting in **Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Local Policies\\Security Options** specifies whether FIPS-compliance is enabled. For information about this setting, see [System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj852211.aspx). @@ -826,7 +826,7 @@ This policy setting is used to determine the certificate that is to be used with - + @@ -877,7 +877,7 @@ This policy setting allows users to enable authentication options that require u - + @@ -932,7 +932,7 @@ This policy setting is used to make encryption of fixed drives mandatory prior t - + @@ -961,7 +961,7 @@ Conflict considerations include: - If you attempted to shrink the drive and create the system drive, the drive size is successfully reduced and a raw partition is created. However, the raw partition is not formatted. The following error message is displayed: "The new active drive cannot be formatted. You may need to manually prepare your drive for BitLocker." - If you attempt to use unallocated space to create the system drive, a raw partition will be created. However, the raw partition will not be formatted. The following error message is displayed: "The new active drive cannot be formatted. You may need to manually prepare your drive for BitLocker." - If you attempt to merge an existing drive into the system drive, the tool fails to copy the required boot file onto the target drive to create the system drive. The following error message is displayed: "BitLocker setup failed to copy boot files. You may need to manually prepare your drive for BitLocker." -3. If this policy setting is enforced, a hard drive cannot be repartitioned because the drive is protected. If you are upgrading computers in your organization from a previous version of Windows, and those computers were configured with a single partition, you should create the required BitLocker system partition before you apply this policy setting to the computers. +3. If this policy setting is enforced, a hard drive cannot be repartitioned because the drive is protected. If you are upgrading computers in your organization from a previous version of Windows, and those computers were configured with a single partition, you must create the required BitLocker system partition before you apply this policy setting to the computers. ### Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker @@ -987,7 +987,7 @@ This policy setting is used to make it mandatory for removable drives to be encr - + @@ -1040,7 +1040,7 @@ This policy setting is used to prevent users from turning BitLocker on or off on - + @@ -1096,7 +1096,7 @@ This policy setting is used to control the encryption method and cipher strength - + @@ -1120,7 +1120,7 @@ Enterprises may want to control the encryption level for increased security (AES If you enable this setting, you will be able to configure an encryption algorithm and key cipher strength for fixed data drives, operating system drives, and removable data drives, individually. For fixed and operating system drives, we recommend that you use the XTS-AES algorithm. -For removable drives, you should use AES-CBC 128-bit or AES-CBC 256-bit if the drive will be used in other devices that are not running Windows 10, version 1511, or later. +For removable drives, you must use AES-CBC 128-bit or AES-CBC 256-bit if the drive will be used in other devices that are not running Windows 10, version 1511, or later. Changing the encryption method has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. In these cases, this policy setting is ignored. @@ -1152,7 +1152,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts to systems that are equipped with encr - + @@ -1207,7 +1207,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts when encrypted drives are used as oper - + @@ -1263,7 +1263,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker reacts to encrypted drives when they are used - + @@ -1319,7 +1319,7 @@ This policy controls whether fixed data drives utilize Used Space Only encryptio - + @@ -1368,7 +1368,7 @@ This policy controls whether operating system drives utilize Full encryption or - + @@ -1417,7 +1417,7 @@ This policy controls whether fixed data drives utilize Full encryption or Used S - + @@ -1466,7 +1466,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure recovery methods for operating system d - + @@ -1527,7 +1527,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure recovery methods for BitLocker-protecte - + @@ -1581,7 +1581,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure the storage of BitLocker recovery infor - + @@ -1639,7 +1639,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure the default folder for recovery passwor - + @@ -1686,7 +1686,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure recovery methods for fixed data drives. - + @@ -1747,7 +1747,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure recovery methods for removable data dri - + @@ -1805,7 +1805,7 @@ This policy setting is used to configure the entire recovery message and to repl - + @@ -1860,7 +1860,7 @@ This policy controls how BitLocker-enabled system volumes are handled in conjunc - + @@ -1909,7 +1909,7 @@ This policy setting is used to establish an identifier that is applied to all dr - + @@ -1966,7 +1966,7 @@ This policy setting is used to control whether the computer's memory will be ove - + @@ -2011,7 +2011,7 @@ This policy setting determines the values that are measured by TPM when it valid - + @@ -2086,7 +2086,7 @@ This policy setting determines the values that are measured by the TPM when it v - + @@ -2161,12 +2161,12 @@ This policy setting determines the values to be measured by the TPM when it vali - + @@ -2236,7 +2236,7 @@ This policy setting determines if you want platform validation data to refresh w - + @@ -2285,7 +2285,7 @@ This policy setting determines specific Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings t - + @@ -2334,7 +2334,7 @@ This policy setting is used to control whether access to drives is allowed by us - + @@ -2383,7 +2383,7 @@ This policy setting controls access to removable data drives that are using the - + @@ -2408,7 +2408,7 @@ When this policy setting is enabled, select the **Do not install BitLocker To Go ## FIPS setting -You can configure the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) setting for FIPS compliance. As an effect of FIPS compliance, users cannot create or save a BitLocker password for recovery or as a key protector. The use of a recovery key is permitted. +You can configure the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) setting for FIPS-compliance. As an effect of FIPS-compliance, users cannot create or save a BitLocker password for recovery or as a key protector. The use of a recovery key is permitted.

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drives

Conflicts

Passwords cannot be used if FIPS-compliance is enabled.

-Note

The System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing policy setting, which is located at Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options, specifies whether FIPS-compliance is enabled.

+Note

The System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing policy setting, which is located at Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Local Policies\\Security Options, specifies whether FIPS-compliance is enabled.

@@ -536,7 +536,7 @@ This policy setting is used to determine the unlock options that would be made a

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drives

Conflicts

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Fixed Data Drives

Conflicts

To use smart cards with BitLocker, you may also need to modify the object identifier setting in the Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Validate smart card certificate usage rule compliance policy setting to match the object identifier of your smart card certificates.

To use smart cards with BitLocker, you may also need to modify the object identifier setting in the Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Validate smart card certificate usage rule compliance policy setting to match the object identifier of your smart card certificates.

When enabled

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Fixed Data Drives

Conflicts

To use password complexity, the Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Password must meet complexity requirements policy setting must also be enabled.

To use password complexity, the Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy\\Password must meet complexity requirements policy setting must also be enabled.

When enabled

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Removable Data Drives

Conflicts

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives

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Conflicts

To use password complexity, the Password must meet complexity requirements policy setting, which is located at Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy, must also be enabled.

To use password complexity, the Password must meet complexity requirements policy setting, which is located at Computer Configuration\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Account Policies\\Password Policy, must also be enabled.

When enabled

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption

Conflicts

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drive

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drive

Conflicts

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Fixed Data Drives

Conflicts

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Removable Data Drives

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Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Removable Data Drives

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Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption

Conflicts

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Fixed Data Drives

Conflicts

Policy path

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drives

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Setting this policy with PCR 7 omitted results in an override of the Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation group policy setting, and this new setting prevents BitLocker from using secure boot for platform or Boot Configuration Data (BCD) integrity validation.

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@@ -2430,7 +2430,7 @@ You can configure the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) setting for - + @@ -2449,7 +2449,7 @@ You can configure the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) setting for Reference -This policy needs to be enabled before any encryption key is generated for BitLocker. Note that when this policy is enabled, BitLocker prevents creating or using recovery passwords; therefore, recovery keys should be used, instead. +This policy needs to be enabled before any encryption key is generated for BitLocker. Note that when this policy is enabled, BitLocker prevents creating or using recovery passwords; therefore, recovery keys must be used, instead. You can save the optional recovery key to a USB drive. Because recovery passwords cannot be saved to AD DS when FIPS is enabled, an error is caused if AD DS backup is required by group policy. From 6cc5d49b5b57ecf583e72273c08b6bc977c49727 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020 14:51:12 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 027/192] Update bl-ovw-req-4318240 Made minor changes - 4318240 --- ...bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md | 30 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md index 7f9715b9c0..13b28c1fb9 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md @@ -25,50 +25,50 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker ## How does BitLocker work? -**How BitLocker works with operating system drives** +**How does BitLocker work with operating system drives** -You can use BitLocker to mitigate unauthorized data access on lost or stolen computers by encrypting all user files and system files on the operating system drive, including the swap files and hibernation files, and checking the integrity of early boot components and boot configuration data. +You can use BitLocker to mitigate unauthorized data access on lost or stolen computers by encrypting all user files and system files on the operating system drive, including the swap files and hibernation files, and checking the integrity of early boot components and Boot Configuration Data (BCD). -**How BitLocker works with fixed and removable data drives** +**How does BitLocker work with fixed and removable data drives** -You can use BitLocker to encrypt the entire contents of a data drive. You can use Group Policy to require that BitLocker be enabled on a drive before the computer can write data to the drive. BitLocker can be configured with a variety of unlock methods for data drives, and a data drive supports multiple unlock methods. +You can use BitLocker to encrypt the entire content of a data drive. You can use group policy to make it mandatory for BitLocker to be enabled on a drive before the computer can write data to the drive. BitLocker can be configured with a variety of unlock-methods for data drives, and a data drive supports multiple unlock-methods. ## Does BitLocker support multifactor authentication? -Yes, BitLocker supports multifactor authentication for operating system drives. If you enable BitLocker on a computer that has a TPM version 1.2 or later, you can use additional forms of authentication with the TPM protection. +Yes, BitLocker supports multifactor authentication for operating system drives. If you enable BitLocker on a computer that has a TPM version 1.2 or later versions, you can use additional forms of authentication with the TPM protection. ## What are the BitLocker hardware and software requirements? For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-overview.md#system-requirements). > [!NOTE] -> Dynamic disks are not supported by BitLocker. Dynamic data volumes will not be displayed in the Control Panel. Although the operating system volume will always be displayed in the Control Panel, regardless of whether it is a Dynamic disk, if it is a dynamic disk it cannot be protected by BitLocker. +> Dynamic disks are not supported by BitLocker. Dynamic data volumes are not displayed in the Control Panel. Although the operating system volume is always displayed in the Control Panel, regardless of whether it is a dynamic disk, it cannot be protected by BitLocker if it is a dynamic disk. ## Why are two partitions required? Why does the system drive have to be so large? -Two partitions are required to run BitLocker because pre-startup authentication and system integrity verification must occur on a separate partition from the encrypted operating system drive. This configuration helps protect the operating system and the information in the encrypted drive. +Two partitions are required to run BitLocker because pre-startup authentication and system integrity verification must occur on a partition that is separate from the encrypted operating system drive. This configuration helps protect the operating system and the information in the encrypted drive. -## Which Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) does BitLocker support? +## Which trusted platform modules (TPMs) does BitLocker support? -BitLocker supports TPM version 1.2 or higher. BitLocker support for TPM 2.0 requires Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) for the device. +BitLocker supports TPM version 1.2 or higher. BitLocker's support for TPM 2.0 requires Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) for the device. > [!NOTE] -> TPM 2.0 is not supported in Legacy and CSM Modes of the BIOS. Devices with TPM 2.0 must have their BIOS mode configured as Native UEFI only. The Legacy and Compatibility Support Module (CSM) options must be disabled. For added security Enable the Secure Boot feature. +> TPM 2.0 is not supported in Legacy and Compatibility Support Module (CSM) modes of the BIOS. Devices with TPM 2.0 must have their BIOS mode configured as native UEFI only. The Legacy and CSM options must be disabled. For added security, enable the secure boot feature. -> Installed Operating System on hardware in legacy mode will stop the OS from booting when the BIOS mode is changed to UEFI. Use the tool [MBR2GPT](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/mbr-to-gpt) before changing the BIOS mode which will prepare the OS and the disk to support UEFI. +> Installed Operating System on hardware in Legacy mode stops the OS from booting when the BIOS mode is changed to UEFI. Use the tool [MBR2GPT](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/mbr-to-gpt) before changing the BIOS mode which prepares the OS and the disk to support UEFI. ## How can I tell if a TPM is on my computer? Beginning with Windows 10, version 1803, you can check TPM status in **Windows Defender Security Center** > **Device Security** > **Security processor details**. In previous versions of Windows, open the TPM MMC console (tpm.msc) and look under the **Status** heading. -## Can I use BitLocker on an operating system drive without a TPM? +## Can I use BitLocker on an operating system drive that does not have a TPM? -Yes, you can enable BitLocker on an operating system drive without a TPM version 1.2 or higher, if the BIOS or UEFI firmware has the ability to read from a USB flash drive in the boot environment. This is because BitLocker will not unlock the protected drive until BitLocker's own volume master key is first released by either the computer's TPM or by a USB flash drive containing the BitLocker startup key for that computer. However, computers without TPMs will not be able to use the system integrity verification that BitLocker can also provide. +Yes, you can enable BitLocker on an operating system drive that does not have a TPM version 1.2 or higher, if the BIOS or UEFI firmware has the ability to read from a USB flash drive in the boot environment. This is because BitLocker will not unlock the protected drive until BitLocker's own volume master key is first released by either the computer's TPM or a USB flash drive containing the BitLocker startup key for that computer. However, computers without TPMs will not be able to use the system integrity verification that BitLocker provides. To help determine whether a computer can read from a USB device during the boot process, use the BitLocker system check as part of the BitLocker setup process. This system check performs tests to confirm that the computer can properly read from the USB devices at the appropriate time and that the computer meets other BitLocker requirements. ## How do I obtain BIOS support for the TPM on my computer? -Contact the computer manufacturer to request a Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant BIOS or UEFI boot firmware that meets the following requirements: +Contact the computer manufacturer to request a trusted computing group (TCG)-compliant BIOS or UEFI boot firmware that meets the following requirements: - It is compliant with the TCG standards for a client computer. - It has a secure update mechanism to help prevent a malicious BIOS or boot firmware from being installed on the computer. @@ -79,4 +79,4 @@ To turn on, turn off, or change configurations of BitLocker on operating system ## What is the recommended boot order for computers that are going to be BitLocker-protected? -You should configure the startup options of your computer to have the hard disk drive first in the boot order, before any other drives such as CD/DVD drives or USB drives. If the hard disk is not first and you typically boot from hard disk, then a boot order change may be detected or assumed when removable media is found during boot. The boot order typically affects the system measurement that is verified by BitLocker and a change in boot order will cause you to be prompted for your BitLocker recovery key. For the same reason, if you have a laptop with a docking station, ensure that the hard disk drive is first in the boot order both when docked and undocked.  +You should configure the startup options of your computer to have the hard disk drive first in the boot order, before any other drives such as CD/DVD drives or USB drives. If the hard disk is not first in the order and you typically boot from hard disk, then a boot order change may be detected or assumed when removable media is found during boot. The boot order typically affects the system measurement that is verified by BitLocker and a change in boot order prompts you for your BitLocker recovery key. For the same reason, if you have a laptop with a docking station, ensure that the hard disk drive is first in the boot order both when docked and undocked.  From 4d837887e0268751ab2db805e3a3da08266bd34f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020 15:53:46 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 028/192] Update bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md --- .../bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md | 16 ++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md index 13b28c1fb9..eef3b2f226 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md @@ -27,19 +27,19 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **How does BitLocker work with operating system drives** -You can use BitLocker to mitigate unauthorized data access on lost or stolen computers by encrypting all user files and system files on the operating system drive, including the swap files and hibernation files, and checking the integrity of early boot components and Boot Configuration Data (BCD). +You can use BitLocker to mitigate unauthorized data access on lost or stolen computers by encrypting all user files and system files on the operating system drive, including the swap files and hibernation files, and checking the integrity of early boot components and Boot Configuration Data (BCD). For further information, see [BitLocker overview] (bitlocker-deviceencryption-overview.md#internal-drive-encryption). **How does BitLocker work with fixed and removable data drives** -You can use BitLocker to encrypt the entire content of a data drive. You can use group policy to make it mandatory for BitLocker to be enabled on a drive before the computer can write data to the drive. BitLocker can be configured with a variety of unlock-methods for data drives, and a data drive supports multiple unlock-methods. +You can use BitLocker to encrypt the entire content of a data drive. You can use group policy to make it mandatory for BitLocker to be enabled on a drive before the computer can write data to the drive. BitLocker can be configured with a variety of unlock-methods for data drives, and a data drive supports multiple unlock-methods. For more information, see [BitLocker overview](bitlocker-deviceencryption-overview.md). ## Does BitLocker support multifactor authentication? -Yes, BitLocker supports multifactor authentication for operating system drives. If you enable BitLocker on a computer that has a TPM version 1.2 or later versions, you can use additional forms of authentication with the TPM protection. +Yes, BitLocker supports multifactor authentication for operating system drives. If you enable BitLocker on a computer that has a TPM version 1.2 or later versions, you can use additional forms of authentication with the TPM protection. This includes the use of a password, a PIN, or a removable storage device. ## What are the BitLocker hardware and software requirements? -For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-overview.md#system-requirements). +For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-deviceencryption-overview.md#system-requirements-BitLocker). > [!NOTE] > Dynamic disks are not supported by BitLocker. Dynamic data volumes are not displayed in the Control Panel. Although the operating system volume is always displayed in the Control Panel, regardless of whether it is a dynamic disk, it cannot be protected by BitLocker if it is a dynamic disk. @@ -63,8 +63,12 @@ Beginning with Windows 10, version 1803, you can check TPM status in **Windows D ## Can I use BitLocker on an operating system drive that does not have a TPM? -Yes, you can enable BitLocker on an operating system drive that does not have a TPM version 1.2 or higher, if the BIOS or UEFI firmware has the ability to read from a USB flash drive in the boot environment. This is because BitLocker will not unlock the protected drive until BitLocker's own volume master key is first released by either the computer's TPM or a USB flash drive containing the BitLocker startup key for that computer. However, computers without TPMs will not be able to use the system integrity verification that BitLocker provides. -To help determine whether a computer can read from a USB device during the boot process, use the BitLocker system check as part of the BitLocker setup process. This system check performs tests to confirm that the computer can properly read from the USB devices at the appropriate time and that the computer meets other BitLocker requirements. +Yes, you can enable BitLocker on an operating system drive that does not have a TPM version 1.2 or higher, which can be done through the following options: +- If the BIOS or UEFI firmware has the ability to read from a USB flash drive in the boot environment, you can use a removable disk. To help determine whether a computer can read from a USB device during the boot process, use the BitLocker system check as part of the BitLocker setup process. This system check performs tests to confirm that the computer can properly read from the USB devices at the appropriate time and that the computer meets other BitLocker requirements. + +- You can use a password or a PIN to unlock the encrypted disk–This is because BitLocker will not unlock the protected drive until BitLocker's own volume master key is first released by either the computer's TPM or a USB flash drive containing the BitLocker startup key for that computer. + +- In addition to the above two options, the volume master key can be encrypted with a password or a PIN so that it can be displayed in a decrypted version when the user keys in the password. ## How do I obtain BIOS support for the TPM on my computer? From 59f6cf679e593b709efa18a603c29e464b1e3166 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:19:33 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 029/192] Reviewed bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md (#3745) --- .../bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md | 22 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md index 5abfa6d063..dc75483d25 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md @@ -63,15 +63,15 @@ For Network Unlock to work reliably on computers running Windows 8 and later ver The Network Unlock server component is installed on supported versions of Windows Server 2012 and later as a Windows feature that uses Server Manager or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. The feature name is BitLocker Network Unlock in Server Manager and BitLocker-NetworkUnlock in Windows PowerShell. This feature is a core requirement. -Network Unlock requires Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in the environment where the feature will be utilized. Configuration of the WDS installation is not required; however, the WDS service needs to be running on the server. +Network Unlock requires Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in the environment where the feature will be utilized. Configuration of the WDS installation is not required; however, the WDS service must be running on the server. -The network key is stored on the system drive along with an AES 256 session key, and encrypted with the 2048-bit RSA public key of the unlock server's certificate. The network key is decrypted with the help of a provider on a supported version of Windows Server running WDS, and returned encrypted with its corresponding session key. +The network key is stored on the system drive along with an AES 256 session key and encrypted with the 2048-bit RSA public key of the unlock server's (**should this be "unlocked server's certificate or Unlock server certificate**) certificate. The network key is decrypted with the help of a provider on a supported version of Windows Server running WDS, and returned encrypted with its corresponding session key. ## Network Unlock sequence The unlock sequence starts on the client side when the Windows boot manager detects the existence of Network Unlock protector. It leverages the DHCP driver in UEFI to obtain an IP address for IPv4 and then broadcasts a vendor-specific DHCP request that contains the network key and a session key for the reply, all encrypted by the server's Network Unlock certificate, as described above. The Network Unlock provider on the supported WDS server recognizes the vendor-specific request, decrypts it with the RSA private key, and returns the network key encrypted with the session key via its own vendor-specific DHCP reply. -On the server side, the WDS server role has an optional plugin component, like a PXE provider, which is what handles the incoming Network Unlock requests. The provider can also be configured with subnet restrictions, which would require that the IP address provided by the client in the Network Unlock request belong to a permitted subnet in order to release the network key to the client. In instances where the Network Unlock provider is unavailable, BitLocker fails over to the next available protector to unlock the drive. In a typical configuration, this means the standard TPM+PIN unlock screen is presented to unlock the drive. +On the server side, the WDS server role has an optional plugin component, like a PXE provider, which is what handles the incoming Network Unlock requests. You can also configure the provider with subnet restrictions, which would require that the IP address provided by the client in the Network Unlock request belong to a permitted subnet to release the network key to the client. In instances where the Network Unlock provider is unavailable, BitLocker fails over to the next available protector to unlock the drive. In a typical configuration, this means the standard TPM+PIN unlock screen is presented to unlock the drive. The server side configuration to enable Network Unlock also requires provisioning a 2048-bit RSA public/private key pair in the form of an X.509 certificate, and distributing the public key certificate to the clients. This certificate must be managed and deployed through the Group Policy editor directly on a domain controller with at least a Domain Functional Level of Windows Server 2012. This certificate is the public key that encrypts the intermediate network key (which is one of the two secrets required to unlock the drive; the other secret is stored in the TPM). @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ To install the role using Windows PowerShell, use the following command: Install-WindowsFeature WDS-Deployment ``` -You must configure the WDS server so that it can communicate with DHCP (and optionally AD DS) and the client computer. You can configure using the WDS management tool, wdsmgmt.msc, which starts the Windows Deployment Services Configuration Wizard. +You must configure the WDS server so that it can communicate with DHCP (and optionally AD DS) and the client computer. You can configure using the WDS management tool, wdsmgmt.msc, which starts the Windows Deployment Services Configuration wizard. ### Confirm the WDS Service is running @@ -131,13 +131,13 @@ Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker-NetworkUnlock A properly configured Active Directory Services Certification Authority can use this certificate template to create and issue Network Unlock certificates. 1. Open the Certificates Template snap-in (certtmpl.msc). -2. Locate the User template. Right-click the template name and select **Duplicate Template**. +2. Locate the User template, right-click the template name and select **Duplicate Template**. 3. On the **Compatibility** tab, change the **Certification Authority** and **Certificate recipient** fields to Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, respectively. Ensure that the **Show resulting changes** dialog box is selected. -4. Select the **General** tab of the template. The **Template display name** and **Template name** should clearly identify that the template will be used for Network Unlock. Clear the checkbox for the **Publish certificate in Active Directory** option. +4. Select the **General** tab of the template. The **Template display name** and **Template name** should clearly identify that the template will be used for Network Unlock. Clear the check box for the **Publish certificate in Active Directory** option. 5. Select the **Request Handling** tab. Select **Encryption** from the **Purpose** drop-down menu. Ensure that the **Allow private key to be exported** option is selected. 6. Select the **Cryptography** tab. Set the **Minimum key size** to 2048. (Any Microsoft cryptographic provider that supports RSA can be used for this template, but for simplicity and forward compatibility, we recommend using **Microsoft Software Key Storage Provider**.) 7. Select the **Requests must use one of the following providers** option and clear all options except for the cryptography provider you selected, such as **Microsoft Software Key Storage Provider**. -8. Select the **Subject Name** tab. Select **Supply in the request**. Select **OK** if the certificate templates pop-up dialog appears. +8. Select the **Subject Name** tab. Select **Supply in the request**. Click **OK** if the certificate templates pop-up dialog appears. 9. Select the **Issuance Requirements** tab. Select both **CA certificate manager approval** and **Valid existing certificate** options. 10. Select the **Extensions** tab. Select **Application Policies** and choose **Edit…**. 11. In the **Edit Application Policies Extension** options dialog box, select **Client Authentication**, **Encrypting File System**, **and Secure Email** and choose **Remove**. @@ -147,10 +147,10 @@ A properly configured Active Directory Services Certification Authority can use - **Name:** **BitLocker Network Unlock** - **Object Identifier:** **1.3.6.1.4.1.311.67.1.1** -14. Select the newly created **BitLocker Network Unlock** application policy and select **OK**. +14. Select the newly created **BitLocker Network Unlock** application policy and click **OK**. 15. With the **Extensions** tab still open, select the **Edit Key Usage Extension** dialog. Select the **Allow key exchange only with key encryption (key encipherment)** option. Select the **Make this extension critical** option. 16. Select the **Security** tab. Confirm that the **Domain Admins** group has been granted **Enroll** permission. -17. Select **OK** to complete configuration of the template. +17. Click **OK** to complete configuration of the template. To add the Network Unlock template to the Certification Authority, open the Certification Authority snap-in (certsrv.msc). Right-click the **Certificate Templates** item and choose **New, Certificate Template to issue**. Select the previously created BitLocker Network Unlock certificate. @@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ To enroll a certificate from an existing certification authority (CA), do the fo 1. Open Certificate Manager on the WDS server using **certmgr.msc**. 2. Under the Certificates - Current User item, right-click **Personal**. 3. Select **All Tasks**; then select **Request New Certificate** -4. Select **Next** when the Certificate Enrollment wizard opens. +4. Click **Next** when the Certificate Enrollment wizard opens. 5. Select **Active Directory Enrollment Policy**. 6. Choose the certificate template created for Network Unlock on the Domain controller and select **Enroll**. When prompted for more information, add the following attribute to the certificate: @@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ To update the certificates used by Network Unlock, administrators need to import ## Troubleshoot Network Unlock -Troubleshooting Network Unlock issues begins by verifying the environment. Many times, a small configuration issue will be the root cause of the failure. Items to verify include: +Troubleshooting Network Unlock issues begins by verifying the environment. Many times, a small configuration issue can be the root cause of the failure. Items to verify include: - Verify that the client hardware is UEFI-based and is on firmware version 2.3.1 and that the UEFI firmware is in native mode without a Compatibility Support Module (CSM) for BIOS mode enabled. Do this by checking that the firmware does not have an option enabled such as "Legacy mode" or "Compatibility mode" or that the firmware does not appear to be in a BIOS-like mode. - All required roles and services are installed and started. From 1325902eebca15da7ac1364ca872c19144ee8595 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:51:38 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 030/192] Update bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md index dc75483d25..d50ec8b8a7 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ The Network Unlock server component is installed on supported versions of Window Network Unlock requires Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in the environment where the feature will be utilized. Configuration of the WDS installation is not required; however, the WDS service must be running on the server. -The network key is stored on the system drive along with an AES 256 session key and encrypted with the 2048-bit RSA public key of the unlock server's (**should this be "unlocked server's certificate or Unlock server certificate**) certificate. The network key is decrypted with the help of a provider on a supported version of Windows Server running WDS, and returned encrypted with its corresponding session key. +The network key is stored on the system drive along with an AES 256 session key and encrypted with the 2048-bit RSA public key of the Unlock server certificate. The network key is decrypted with the help of a provider on a supported version of Windows Server running WDS, and returned encrypted with its corresponding session key. ## Network Unlock sequence From a7003de5279a780bd392b6a79c351ebecdc4fcbd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:00:05 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 031/192] Update-bl-rcvy-lpbrk-4457208 --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md index f06b11a197..6d996b7090 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Sometimes, following a crash, you might be unable to successfully boot into your If you've entered the correct Bitlocker recovery key multiple times, and are still unable to continue past the initial recovery screen, follow these steps to break out of the loop. > [!NOTE] -> Only try these steps after you have restarted your device at least once. +> Try these steps only after you have restarted your device at least once. 1. On the initial recovery screen, don't enter your recovery key. Instead, select **Skip this drive**. From 654145f5313c9e4549c1809af8b61ab2f6eaeb33 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:17:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 032/192] Update bl-rcvpwdvw-4457208 --- .../bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md index 1bc4358ba0..1ac97c6ce1 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **Applies to** - Windows 10 -This topic for the IT professional describes how to use the BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer. +This topic describes how to use the BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer. The BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer tool is an optional tool included with the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). It lets you locate and view BitLocker recovery passwords that are stored in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). You can use this tool to help recover data that is stored on a drive that has been encrypted by using BitLocker. The BitLocker Active Directory Recovery Password Viewer tool is an extension for the Active Directory Users and Computers Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in. Using this tool, you can examine a computer object's **Properties** dialog box to view the corresponding BitLocker recovery passwords. Additionally, you can right-click a domain container and then search for a BitLocker recovery password across all the domains in the Active Directory forest. You can also search for a password by password identifier (ID). @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ To complete the procedures in this scenario: - You must have domain administrator credentials. - Your test computers must be joined to the domain. -- On the test computers, BitLocker must have been turned on after joining the domain. +- On the domain-joined test computers, BitLocker must have been turned on. The following procedures describe the most common tasks performed by using the BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer. From b55cfce226423c26399879e637f70429b818d08a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:19:05 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 033/192] Update bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md index 2d79a22931..2cf771d7d9 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md @@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ This policy setting is used to set a minimum PIN length when you use an unlock m - + @@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to configure whether standard users are allowed t - + From 8179cd4746b48cb2bdd803736d040c9024d05030 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:20:53 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 034/192] Reviewed bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md (#3769) Made minor change --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md index 863edab626..a66f7b9ec9 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-network-unlock-faq.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **Applies to** - Windows 10 -BitLocker Network Unlock enables easier management for BitLocker-enabled desktops and servers that use the TPM+PIN protection method in a domain environment. When a computer that is connected to a wired corporate network is rebooted, Network Unlock allows the PIN entry prompt to be bypassed. It automatically unlocks BitLocker-protected operating system volumes by using a trusted key that is provided by the Windows Deployment Services server as its secondary authentication method. +BitLocker Network Unlock enables easier management for BitLocker-enabled desktops and servers that use the TPM+PIN protection method in a domain environment. When a computer connected to a wired corporate network is rebooted, Network Unlock allows the PIN entry prompt to be bypassed. It automatically unlocks BitLocker-protected operating system volumes by using a trusted key that is provided by the Windows Deployment Services server as its secondary authentication method. To use Network Unlock, you must also have a PIN configured for your computer. When your computer is not connected to the network, you will need to provide the PIN to unlock it. From 2c8dcf81f0ed4cf8cbb7ddee524adade05e03203 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:54:34 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 035/192] Update ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md --- .../ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md | 18 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md index 03b1c67188..8bebf9546b 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md @@ -18,20 +18,20 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # BitLocker cannot encrypt a drive: known issues -This article describes common issues that may prevent BitLocker from encrypting a drive. This article also provides guidance to address these issues. +This article describes common issues that prevent BitLocker from encrypting a drive. This article also provides guidance to address these issues. > [!NOTE] -> If you have determined that your BitLocker issue involves the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), see [BitLocker cannot encrypt a drive: known TPM issues](ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md). +> If you have determined that your BitLocker issue involves the trusted platform module (TPM), see [BitLocker cannot encrypt a drive: known TPM issues](ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md). -## Error 0x80310059: BitLocker Drive Encryption is already performing an operation on this drive +## Error 0x80310059: BitLocker drive encryption is already performing an operation on this drive -When you turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption on a computer that is running Windows 10 Professional, you receive a message that resembles the following: +When you turn on BitLocker drive encryption on a computer that is running Windows 10 Professional, you receive a message that resembles the following: > **ERROR:** An error occurred (code 0x80310059):BitLocker Drive Encryption is already performing an operation on this drive. Please complete all operations before continuing.NOTE: If the -on switch has failed to add key protectors or start encryption,you may need to call manage-bde -off before attempting -on again. ### Cause -This issue may be caused by settings that are controlled by Group Policy Objects (GPOs). +This issue may be caused by settings that are controlled by group policy objects (GPOs). ### Resolution @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ This issue may be caused by settings that are controlled by Group Policy Objects To resolve this issue, follow these steps: -1. Start Registry Editor, and navigate to the following subkey: +1. Start registry editor, and navigate to the following subkey: **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\FVE** 1. Delete the following entries: @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ To resolve this issue, follow these steps: - **OSPlatformValidation\_UEFI** - **PlatformValidation** -1. Exit Registry Editor, and turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption again. +1. Exit registry editor, and turn on BitLocker drive encryption again. ## "Access is denied" message when you try to encrypt removable drives @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ You receive this message on any computer that runs Windows 10 version 1709 or ve ### Cause -The security descriptor of the BitLocker Drive Encryption service (BDESvc) has an incorrect entry. Instead of NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users, the security descriptor uses NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE. +The security descriptor of the BitLocker drive encryption service (BDESvc) has an incorrect entry. Instead of NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users, the security descriptor uses NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE. To verify that this issue has occurred, follow these steps: @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ To verify that this issue has occurred, follow these steps: ![Output of the ConvertFrom-SddlString command, showing NT AUTHORITY\\INTERACTIVE](./images/ts-bitlocker-usb-sddl.png) - If you see NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE (as highlighted), in the output of this command, this is the cause of the issue. Under typical conditions, the output should resemble the following: + If you see NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE (as highlighted) in the output of this command, this is the cause of the issue. Under typical conditions, the output should resemble the following: ![Output of the ConvertFrom-SddlString command, showing NT AUTHORITY\\Authenticated Users](./images/ts-bitlocker-usb-default-sddl.png) From f0d0dd71a9b87b60afad96a4051dee187a34657f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:31:06 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 036/192] Update ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md --- .../ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md | 26 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md index c112d898f7..93e95c46e6 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md @@ -19,14 +19,14 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # BitLocker cannot encrypt a drive: known TPM issues -This article describes common issues that affect the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and that may prevent BitLocker from encrypting a drive. This article also provides guidance to address these issues. +This article describes common issues that affect the trusted platform module (TPM) and that may prevent BitLocker from encrypting a drive. This article also provides guidance to address these issues. > [!NOTE] > If you have determined that your BitLocker issue does not involve the TPM, see [BitLocker cannot encrypt a drive: known issues](ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md). ## The TPM is locked and you see "The TPM is defending against dictionary attacks and is in a time-out period" -When you turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption, it does not start. Instead, you receive a message that resembles "The TPM is defending against dictionary attacks and is in a time-out period." +When you turn on BitLocker drive encryption, it does not start. Instead, you receive a message that resembles "The TPM is defending against dictionary attacks and is in a time-out period." ### Cause @@ -42,12 +42,12 @@ To resolve this issue, follow these steps: $Tpm = Get-WmiObject -class Win32_Tpm -namespace "root\CIMv2\Security\MicrosoftTpm" $ConfirmationStatus = $Tpm.GetPhysicalPresenceConfirmationStatus(22).ConfirmationStatus if($ConfirmationStatus -ne 4) {$Tpm.SetPhysicalPresenceRequest(22)} ``` -1. Restart the computer. If you are prompted at the restart screen, press F12 to agree. -1. Try again to start BitLocker Drive Encryption. +2. Restart the computer. If you are prompted at the restart screen, press F12 to agree. +3. Retry starting BitLocker drive encryption. ## You cannot prepare the TPM, and you see "The TPM is defending against dictionary attacks and is in a time-out period" -You cannot turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption on a device. You use the TPM management console (tpm.msc) to prepare the TPM on a device. The operation fails and you receive a message that resembles "The TPM is defending against dictionary attacks and is in a time-out period." +You cannot turn on BitLocker drive encryption on a device. You use the TPM management console (tpm.msc) to prepare the TPM on a device. The operation fails and you receive a message that resembles "The TPM is defending against dictionary attacks and is in a time-out period." ### Cause @@ -58,11 +58,11 @@ The TPM is locked out. To resolve this issue, disable and re-enable the TPM. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Restart the device, and change the BIOS configuration to disable the TPM. -1. Restart the device again, and return to the TPM management console. You should receive a message that resembles the following: +2. Restart the device again, and return to the TPM management console. You should receive a message that resembles the following: > Compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) cannot be found on this computer. Verify that this computer has 1.2 TPM and it is turned on in the BIOS. -1. Restart the device, and change the BIOS configuration to enable the TPM. -1. Restart the device, and return to the TPM management console. +3. Restart the device, and change the BIOS configuration to enable the TPM. +4. Restart the device, and return to the TPM management console. If you still cannot prepare the TPM, clear the existing TPM keys. To do this, follow the instructions in [Troubleshoot the TPM: Clear all the keys from the TPM](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm#clear-all-the-keys-from-the-tpm). @@ -71,11 +71,11 @@ If you still cannot prepare the TPM, clear the existing TPM keys. To do this, fo ## Access Denied: Failed to backup TPM Owner Authorization information to Active Directory Domain Services. Errorcode: 0x80070005 -You have an environment that enforces the **Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS** policy. You try to turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption on a computer that runs Windows 7, but the operation fails. You receive a message that resembles "Access Denied" or "Insufficient Rights." +You have an environment that enforces the **Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS** policy. You try to turn on BitLocker drive encryption on a computer that runs Windows 7, but the operation fails. You receive a message that resembles "Access Denied" or "Insufficient Rights." ### Cause -The TPM did not have sufficient permissions on the TPM Devices container in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Therefore, the BitLocker recovery information could not be backed up to AD DS, and BitLocker Drive Encryption could not run. +The TPM did not have sufficient permissions on the TPM devices container in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Therefore, the BitLocker recovery information could not be backed up to AD DS, and BitLocker drive encryption could not run. This issue appears to be limited to computers that run versions of Windows that are earlier than Windows 10. @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ This issue appears to be limited to computers that run versions of Windows that To verify that you have correctly identified this issue, use one of the following methods: -- Disable the policy or remove the computer from the domain. Then try to turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption again. The operation should now succeed. +- Disable the policy or remove the computer from the domain. Then try to turn on BitLocker drive encryption again. The operation should now succeed. - Use LDAP and network trace tools to examine the LDAP exchanges between the client and the AD DS domain controller to identify the cause of the "Access Denied" or "Insufficient Rights" error. In this case, you should see the error when the client tries to access its object in the "CN=TPM Devices,DC=\<*domain*>,DC=com" container. 1. To review the TPM information for the affected computer, open an elevated Windows PowerShell window and run the following command: @@ -98,9 +98,9 @@ To verify that you have correctly identified this issue, use one of the followin ## Cannot prepare the TPM, error 0x80072030: "There is no such object on the server" -Your domain controllers were upgraded from Windows Server 2008 R2to Windows Server 2012 R2. A Group Policy Object (GPO) enforces the **Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS** policy. +Your domain controllers were upgraded from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2. A group policy object (GPO) enforces the **Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS** policy. -You cannot turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption on a device. You use the TPM management console (tpm.msc) to prepare the TPM on a device. The operation fails and you see a message that resembles the following: +You cannot turn on BitLocker drive encryption on a device. You use the TPM management console (tpm.msc) to prepare the TPM on a device. The operation fails and you see a message that resembles the following: > 0x80072030 There is no such object on the server when a policy to back up TPM information to active directory is enabled From 9864d7efd7360f9182243bceac6b7be674d24c67 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:25:44 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 037/192] Update ts-bitlocker-config-issues.md --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-config-issues.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-config-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-config-issues.md index e3c4f3f6d4..af153f4d11 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-config-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-config-issues.md @@ -18,13 +18,13 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # BitLocker configuration: known issues -This article describes common issues that affect your BitLocker configuration and BitLocker's general functionality. This article also provides guidance to address these issues. +This article describes common issues that affect your BitLocker's configuration and general functionality. This article also provides guidance to address these issues. ## BitLocker encryption is slower in Windows 10 -In both Windows 10 and Windows 7, BitLocker runs in the background to encrypt drives. However, in Windows 10, BitLocker is less aggressive about requesting resources. This behavior reduces the chance that BitLocker will affect the computer's performance. +In both Windows 10 and Windows 7, BitLocker runs in the background to encrypt drives. However, in Windows 10, BitLocker is less aggressive about requesting resources. This behavior reduces the chance of BitLocker affecting the computer's performance. -To compensate for these changes, BitLocker uses a new conversion model. This model, (referred to as Encrypt-On-Write), makes sure that any new disk writes on all client SKUs and any internal drives are always encrypted *as soon as you turn on BitLocker*. +To compensate for these changes, BitLocker uses a new conversion model. This model, (referred to as Encrypt-On-Write), makes sure that any new disk writes on all client SKUs and that any internal drives are always encrypted *as soon as you turn on BitLocker*. > [!IMPORTANT] > To preserve backward compatibility, BitLocker uses the previous conversion model to encrypt removable drives. @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ After Windows 7 was released, several other areas of BitLocker were improved: - **New encryption algorithm, XTS-AES**. The new algorithm provides additional protection from a class of attacks on encrypted data that rely on manipulating cipher text to cause predictable changes in plain text. - By default, this algorithm complies with the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). FIPS are United States Government standards that provide a benchmark for implementing cryptographic software. + By default, this algorithm complies with the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). FIPS is a United States Government standard that provides a benchmark for implementing cryptographic software. - **Improved administration features**. You can manage BitLocker on PCs or other devices by using the following interfaces: - BitLocker Wizard @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ After Windows 7 was released, several other areas of BitLocker were improved: - **[BitLocker Network Unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock)**. If your BitLocker-enabled desktop or server computer is connected to a wired corporate network in a domain environment, you can automatically unlock its operating system volume during a system restart. -- **Support for [Encrypted Hard Drives](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/encrypted-hard-drive)**. Encrypted Hard Drives are a new class of hard drives that are self-encrypting at a hardware level and allow for full disk hardware encryption. By taking on that workload, Encrypted Hard Drives increase BitLocker performance and reduce CPU usage and power consumption. +- **Support for [Encrypted Hard Drives](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/encrypted-hard-drive)**. Encrypted hard drives are a new class of hard drives that are self-encrypting at a hardware level and allow for full disk hardware encryption. By taking on that workload, encrypted hard drives increase BitLocker performance and reduce CPU usage and power consumption. - **Support for classes of HDD/SSD hybrid disks**. BitLocker can encrypt a disk that uses a small SSD as a non-volatile cache in front of the HDD, such as Intel Rapid Storage Technology. @@ -90,12 +90,12 @@ This issue occurs regardless of any of the following variations in the environme - Whether the VMs are generation 1 or generation 2. - Whether the guest operating system is Windows Server 2019, 2016 or 2012 R2. -In the domain controller Application log, the VSS event source records event ID 8229: +In the domain controller application log, the VSS event source records event ID 8229: > ID: 8229 > Level: Warning > ‎Source: VSS -> Message: A VSS writer has rejected an event with error 0x800423f4, The writer experienced a non-transient error. If the backup process is retried, the error is likely to reoccur. +> Message: A VSS writer has rejected an event with error 0x800423f4. The writer experienced a non-transient error. If the backup process is retried, the error is likely to reoccur. > > Changes that the writer made to the writer components while handling the event will not be available to the requester. > From 30c0c15ff56689ca8ebf030116472141ba4d5c69 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:58:01 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 038/192] Update ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md --- .../ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md | 42 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md index 3e2cdad741..61a705e835 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md @@ -16,25 +16,25 @@ ms.date: 10/17/2019 ms.custom: bitlocker --- -# Decode Measured Boot logs to track PCR changes +# Decode measured boot logs to track PCR changes -Platform Configuration Registers (PCRs) are memory locations in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). BitLocker and its related technologies depend on specific PCR configurations. Additionally, specific change in PCRs can cause a device or computer to enter BitLocker recovery mode. +Platform configuration registers (PCRs) are memory locations in the trusted platform module (TPM). BitLocker and its related technologies depend on specific PCR configurations. Additionally, specific changes in PCRs can cause a device or computer to enter BitLocker recovery mode. -By tracking changes in the PCRs, and identifying when they changed, you can gain insight into issues that occur or learn why a device or computer entered BitLocker recovery mode. The Measured Boot logs record PCR changes and other information. These logs are located in the C:\\Windows\\Logs\\MeasuredBoot\\ folder. +By tracking changes in the PCRs, and identifying when they changed, you can gain insight into issues that occur or can learn why a device or computer entered BitLocker recovery mode. The measured boot logs record PCR changes and other information. These logs are located in the C:\\Windows\\Logs\\MeasuredBoot\\ folder. This article describes tools that you can use to decode these logs: TBSLogGenerator and PCPTool. -For more information about Measured Boot and PCRs, see the following articles: +For more information about measured boot and PCRs, see the following articles: - [TPM fundamentals: Measured Boot with support for attestation](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/tpm-fundamentals#measured-boot-with-support-for-attestation) - [Understanding PCR banks on TPM 2.0 devices](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/switch-pcr-banks-on-tpm-2-0-devices) -## Use TBSLogGenerator to decode Measured Boot logs +## Use TBSLogGenerator to decode measured boot logs -Use TBSLogGenerator to decode Measured Boot logs that you have collected from Windows 10 and earlier versions. You can install this tool on the following systems: +Use TBSLogGenerator to decode measured boot logs that you have collected from Windows 10 and earlier versions. You can install this tool on the following systems: - A computer that is running Windows Server 2016 and that has a TPM enabled -- A Gen 2 virtual machine (running on Hyper-V) that is running Windows Server 2016 (you can use the virtual TPM) +- A gen-2 virtual machine (running on Hyper-V) that is running Windows Server 2016 (you can use the virtual TPM) To install the tool, follow these steps: @@ -43,15 +43,15 @@ To install the tool, follow these steps: - [Windows Hardware Lab Kit](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/test/hlk/) - Direct download link for Windows Server 2016: [Windows HLK, version 1607](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=404112) -1. Accept the default installation path. +2. Accept the default installation path. ![Specify Location page of the Windows Hardware Lab Kit installation wizard](./images/ts-tpm-1.png) -1. Under **Select the features you want to install**, select **Windows Hardware Lab Kit—Controller + Studio**. +3. Under **Select the features you want to install**, select **Windows Hardware Lab Kit—Controller + Studio**. ![Select features page of the Windows Hardware Lab Kit installation wizard](./images/ts-tpm-2.png) -1. Finish the installation. +4. Finish the installation. To use TBSLogGenerator, follow these steps: @@ -67,12 +67,12 @@ To use TBSLogGenerator, follow these steps: TBSLogGenerator.exe -LF \.log > \.txt ``` where the variables represent the following values: - - \<*LogFolderName*> = the name of the folder that contains the file to be decoded - - \<*LogFileName*> = the name of the file to be decoded - - \<*DestinationFolderName*> = the name of the folder for the decoded text file - - \<*DecodedFileName*> = the name of the decoded text file + - \<*LogFolderName*> = The name of the folder that contains the file to be decoded + - \<*LogFileName*> = The name of the file to be decoded + - \<*DestinationFolderName*> = The name of the folder for the decoded text file + - \<*DecodedFileName*> = The name of the decoded text file - For example, the following figure shows Measured Boot logs that were collected from a Windows 10 computer and put into the C:\\MeasuredBoot\\ folder. The figure also shows a Command Prompt window and the command to decode the **0000000005-0000000000.log** file: + For example, the following figure shows measured boot logs that were collected from a Windows 10 computer and put into the C:\\MeasuredBoot\\ folder. The figure also shows a Command Prompt window and the command to decode the **0000000005-0000000000.log** file: ```cmd TBSLogGenerator.exe -LF C:\MeasuredBoot\0000000005-0000000000.log > C:\MeasuredBoot\0000000005-0000000000.txt @@ -92,9 +92,9 @@ To find the PCR information, go to the end of the file. ![View of NotePad that shows the PCR information at the end of the text file](./images/ts-tpm-7.png) -## Use PCPTool to decode Measured Boot logs +## Use PCPTool to decode measured boot logs -PCPTool is part of the [TPM Platform Crypto-Provider Toolkit](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=52487). The tool decodes a Measured Boot log file and converts it into an XML file. +PCPTool is part of the [TPM Platform Crypto-Provider Toolkit](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=52487). The tool decodes a measured boot log file and converts it into an XML file. To download and install PCPTool, go to the Toolkit page, select **Download**, and follow the instructions. @@ -104,10 +104,10 @@ PCPTool.exe decodelog \.log > = the path to the folder that contains the file to be decoded -- \<*LogFileName*> = the name of the file to be decoded -- \<*DestinationFolderName*> = the name of the folder for the decoded text file -- \<*DecodedFileName*> = the name of the decoded text file +- \<*LogFolderPath*> = The path to the folder that contains the file to be decoded +- \<*LogFileName*> = The name of the file to be decoded +- \<*DestinationFolderName*> = The name of the folder for the decoded text file +- \<*DecodedFileName*> = The name of the decoded text file The content of the XML file resembles the following. From 78f2669a0ea26c1355f904132484eff0d749a44a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:00:21 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 039/192] Update ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md | 89 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+), 44 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md index 895c4eec13..8c24276e8f 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ If you do not have a clear trail of events or error messages to follow, other ar - [Review the hardware requirements for using Intune to manage BitLocker on devices](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-bitlocker#bitlocker-automatic-device-encryption-hardware-requirements) - [Review your BitLocker policy configuration](#policy) -For information about how to verify that Intune policies are enforcing BitLocker correctly, see [Verifying that BitLocker is operating correctly](#verifying-that-bitlocker-is-operating-correctly). +For information about the procedure to verify whether Intune policies are enforcing BitLocker correctly, see [Verifying that BitLocker is operating correctly](#verifying-that-bitlocker-is-operating-correctly). ## Event ID 853: Error: A compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Device cannot be found on this computer @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Event ID 853 can carry different error messages, depending on the context. In th ### Cause -The device that you are trying to secure may not have a TPM chip, or the device BIOS might be configured to disable the TPM. +The device that you are trying to secure may not have a TPM chip, or the device BIOS might have been configured to disable the TPM. ### Resolution @@ -68,9 +68,9 @@ In this case, you see event ID 853, and the error message in the event indicates ### Cause -During the provisioning process, BitLocker Drive Encryption records the configuration of the device to establish a baseline. If the device configuration changes later (for example, if you remove the media), BitLocker recovery mode automatically starts. +During the provisioning process, BitLocker drive encryption records the configuration of the device to establish a baseline. If the device configuration changes later (for example, if you remove the media), BitLocker recovery mode automatically starts. -To avoid this situation, the provisioning process stops if it detects removable bootable media. +To avoid this situation, the provisioning process stops if it detects a removable bootable media. ### Resolution @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ The event information resembles the following: Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a minimal Windows operating system that is based on Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE). WinRE includes several tools that an administrator can use to recover or reset Windows and diagnose Windows issues. If a device cannot start the regular Windows operating system, the device tries to start WinRE. -The provisioning process enables BitLocker Drive Encryption on the operating system drive during the Windows PE phase of provisioning. This action makes sure that the drive is protected before the full operating system is installed. The provisioning process also creates a system partition for WinRE to use if the system crashes. +The provisioning process enables BitLocker drive encryption on the operating system drive during the Windows PE phase of provisioning. This action makes sure that the drive is protected before the full operating system is installed. The provisioning process also creates a system partition for WinRE to use if the system crashes. If WinRE is not available on the device, provisioning stops. @@ -98,11 +98,11 @@ You can resolve this issue by verifying the configuration of the disk partitions #### Step 1: Verify the configuration of the disk partitions -The procedures described in this section depend on the default disk partitions that Windows configures during installation. Windows 10 automatically creates a recovery partition that contains the Winre.wim file. The partition configuration resembles the following. +The procedures described in this section depend on the default disk partitions that Windows configures during installation. Windows 10 automatically creates a recovery partition that contains the Winre.wim file. The partition configuration resembles the following: ![Default disk partitions, including the recovery partition](./images/4509194-en-1.png) -To verify the configuration of the disk partitions, open an elevated Command Prompt window, and run the following commands: +To verify the configuration of the disk partitions, open an elevated Command Prompt window and run the following commands: ``` diskpart @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ list volume ``` ![Output of the list volume command in the Diskpart app](./images/4509195-en-1.png) -If the status of any of the volumes is not healthy or if the recovery partition is missing, you may have to reinstall Windows. Before you do this, check the configuration of the Windows image that you are using for provisioning. Make sure that the image uses the correct disk configuration. The image configuration should resemble the following (this example is from Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager). +If the status of any of the volumes is not healthy or if the recovery partition is missing, you may have to reinstall Windows. Before you do this, check the configuration of the Windows image that you are using for provisioning. Make sure that the image uses the correct disk configuration. The image configuration should resemble the following (this example is from Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager): ![Windows image configuration in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](./images/configmgr-imageconfig.jpg) @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ To verify the status of WinRE on the device, open an elevated Command Prompt win ```cmd reagentc /info ``` -The output of this command resembles the following. +The output of this command resembles the following: ![Output of the reagentc /info command](./images/4509193-en-1.png) @@ -133,13 +133,13 @@ reagentc /enable #### Step 3: Verify the Windows Boot Loader configuration -If the partition status is healthy, but the **reagentc /enable** command results in an error, verify that Windows Boot Loader contains the recovery sequence GUID. To do this, run the following command in an elevated Command Prompt window: +If the partition status is healthy, but the **reagentc /enable** command results in an error, verify whether the Windows Boot Loader contains the recovery sequence GUID. To do this, run the following command in an elevated Command Prompt window: ```cmd bcdedit /enum all ``` -The output of this command resembles the following. +The output of this command resembles the following: ![Output of the bcdedit /enum all command](./images/4509196-en-1.png) @@ -155,18 +155,18 @@ The event information resembles the following: ### Cause -The device must have Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS. Silent BitLocker Drive Encryption does not support legacy BIOS. +The device must have Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS. Silent BitLocker drive encryption does not support legacy BIOS. ### Resolution -To verify the BIOS mode, use the System Information app. To do this, follow these steps: +To verify the BIOS mode, use the System Information application. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Select **Start**, and enter **msinfo32** in the **Search** box. -1. Verify that the **BIOS Mode** setting is **UEFI** and not **Legacy**. +2. Verify that the **BIOS Mode** setting is **UEFI** and not **Legacy**. ![System Information app, showing the BIOS Mode setting](./images/4509198-en-1.png) -1. If the **BIOS Mode** setting is **Legacy**, you have to switch the BIOS into **UEFI** or **EFI** mode. The steps for doing this are specific to the device. +3. If the **BIOS Mode** setting is **Legacy**, you have to switch the BIOS into **UEFI** or **EFI** mode. The steps for doing this are specific to the device. > [!NOTE] - > If the device supports only Legacy mode, you cannot use Intune to manage BitLocker Device Encryption on the device. + > If the device supports only Legacy mode, you cannot use Intune to manage BitLocker device encryption on the device. ## Error message: The UEFI variable 'SecureBoot' could not be read @@ -176,11 +176,11 @@ You receive an error message that resembles the following: ### Cause -A Platform Configuration Register (PCR) is a memory location in the TPM. In particular, PCR 7 measures the state of Secure Boot. Silent BitLocker Drive Encryption requires that Secure Boot is turned on. +A platform configuration register (PCR) is a memory location in the TPM. In particular, PCR 7 measures the state of secure boot. Silent BitLocker drive encryption requires the secure boot to be turned on. ### Resolution -You can resolve this issue by verifying the PCR validation profile of the TPM and the Secure Boot state. To do this, follow these steps: +You can resolve this issue by verifying the PCR validation profile of the TPM and the secure boot state. To do this, follow these steps: #### Step 1: Verify the PCR validation profile of the TPM @@ -190,40 +190,41 @@ To verify that PCR 7 is in use, open an elevated Command Prompt window and run t Manage-bde -protectors -get %systemdrive% ``` -In the TPM section of the output of this command, verify that the **PCR Validation Profile** setting includes **7**, as follows. +In the TPM section of the output of this command, verify whether the **PCR Validation Profile** setting includes **7**, as follows: ![Output of the manage-bde command](./images/4509199-en-1.png) -If **PCR Validation Profile** doesn't include **7** (for example, the values include **0**, **2**, **4**, and **11**, but not **7**), then Secure Boot is not turned on. +If **PCR Validation Profile** doesn't include **7** (for example, the values include **0**, **2**, **4**, and **11**, but not **7**), then secure boot is not turned on. ![Output of the manage-bde command when PCR 7 is not present](./images/4509200-en-1.png) -#### 2. Verify the Secure Boot state +#### 2. Verify the secure boot state -To verify the Secure Boot state, use the System Information app. To do this, follow these steps: +To verify the secure boot state, use the System Information application. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Select **Start**, and enter **msinfo32** in the **Search** box. -1. Verify that the **Secure Boot State** setting is **On**, as follows: +2. Verify that the **Secure Boot State** setting is **On**, as follows: ![System Information app, showing a supported Secure Boot State](./images/4509201-en-1.png) -1. If the **Secure Boot State** setting is **Unsupported**, you cannot use Silent BitLocker Encryption on this device. +> [!NOTE] +> If the **Secure Boot State** setting is **Unsupported**, you cannot use Silent BitLocker encryption on this device. ![System Information app, showing a unsupported Secure Boot State](./images/4509202-en-1.png) > [!NOTE] -> You can also use the [Confirm-SecureBootUEFI](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/secureboot/confirm-securebootuefi?view=win10-ps) cmdlet to verify the Secure Boot state. To do this, open an elevated PowerShell window and run the following command: +> You can also use the [Confirm-SecureBootUEFI](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/secureboot/confirm-securebootuefi?view=win10-ps) cmdlet to verify the secure boot state. To do this, open an elevated PowerShell window and run the following command: > ```ps > PS C:\> Confirm-SecureBootUEFI > ``` -> If the computer supports Secure Boot and Secure Boot is enabled, this cmdlet returns "True." +> If the computer supports secure boot and secure boot is enabled, this cmdlet returns "True." > -> If the computer supports Secure Boot and Secure Boot is disabled, this cmdlet returns "False." +> If the computer supports secure boot and secure boot is disabled, this cmdlet returns "False." > > If the computer does not support Secure Boot or is a BIOS (non-UEFI) computer, this cmdlet returns "Cmdlet not supported on this platform." ## Event ID 846, 778, and 851: Error 0x80072f9a -In this case, you are deploying Intune policy to encrypt a Windows 10, version 1809 device and store the recovery password in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). As part of the policy configuration, you have selected the **Allow standard users to enable encryption during Azure AD Join** option. +In this case, you are deploying Intune policy to encrypt a Windows 10, version 1809, device and store the recovery password in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). As part of the policy configuration, you have selected the **Allow standard users to enable encryption during Azure AD Join** option. -The policy deployment fails and generates the following events (visible in Event Viewer in the **Applications and Services Logs\\Microsoft\\Windows\\BitLocker API** folder): +The policy deployment fails and the failure generates the following events (visible in Event Viewer in the **Applications and Services Logs\\Microsoft\\Windows\\BitLocker API** folder): > Event ID:846 > @@ -250,13 +251,13 @@ These events refer to Error code 0x80072f9a. These events indicate that the signed-in user does not have permission to read the private key on the certificate that is generated as part of the provisioning and enrollment process. Therefore, the BitLocker MDM policy refresh fails. -The issue affects Windows 10 version 1809. +The issue affects Windows 10, version 1809. ### Resolution To resolve this issue, install the [May 21, 2019](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4497934/windows-10-update-kb4497934) update. -## Error message: There are conflicting Group Policy settings for recovery options on operating system drives +## Error message: There are conflicting group policy settings for recovery options on operating system drives You receive a message that resembles the following: @@ -264,13 +265,13 @@ You receive a message that resembles the following: ### Resolution -To resolve this issue, review your Group Policy Object (GPO) settings for conflicts. For further guidance, see the next section, [Review your BitLocker policy configuration](#policy). +To resolve this issue, review your group policy object (GPO) settings for conflicts. For further guidance, see the next section, [Review your BitLocker policy configuration](#policy). For more information about GPOs and BitLocker, see [BitLocker Group Policy Reference](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-7/ee706521(v=ws.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN). ## Review your BitLocker policy configuration -For information about how to use policy together with BitLocker and Intune, see the following resources: +For information about the procedure to use policy together with BitLocker and Intune, see the following resources: - [BitLocker management for enterprises: Managing devices joined to Azure Active Directory](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-management-for-enterprises#managing-devices-joined-to-azure-active-directory) - [BitLocker Group Policy Reference](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-7/ee706521(v=ws.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN) @@ -282,13 +283,13 @@ For information about how to use policy together with BitLocker and Intune, see Intune offers the following enforcement types for BitLocker: -- **Automatic** (Enforced when the device joins Azure AD during the provisioning process. This option is available in Windows 10 version 1703 and later.) -- **Silent** (Endpoint protection policy. This option is available in Windows 10 version 1803 and later.) -- **Interactive** (Endpoint policy for Windows versions that are older than Windows 10 version 1803.) +- **Automatic** (Enforced when the device joins Azure AD during the provisioning process. This option is available in Windows 10, version 1703, and later versions.) +- **Silent** (Endpoint protection policy. This option is available in Windows 10, version 1803, and later versions.) +- **Interactive** (Endpoint policy for Windows versions that are older than Windows 10, version 1803.) -If your device runs Windows 10 version 1703 or later, supports Modern Standby (also known as Instant Go) and is HSTI-compliant, joining the device to Azure AD triggers automatic device encryption. A separate endpoint protection policy is not required to enforce device encryption. +If your device runs Windows 10, version 1703, or later versions; supports Modern Standby (also known as Instant Go); and is HSTI-compliant, joining the device to Azure AD triggers an automatic device encryption. A separate endpoint protection policy is not required to enforce device encryption. -If your device is HSTI-compliant but does not support Modern Standby, you have to configure an endpoint protection policy to enforce silent BitLocker Drive Encryption. The settings for this policy should resemble the following: +If your device is HSTI-compliant but does not support Modern Standby, you have to configure an endpoint protection policy to enforce silent BitLocker drive encryption. The settings for this policy should resemble the following: ![Intune policy settings](./images/4509186-en-1.png) @@ -303,18 +304,18 @@ The OMA-URI references for these settings are as follows: Value: **0** (0 = Blocked, 1 = Allowed) > [!NOTE] -> Because of an update to the BitLocker Policy CSP, if the device uses Windows 10 version 1809 or later, you can use an endpoint protection policy to enforce silent BitLocker Device Encryption even if the device is not HSTI-compliant. +> Because of an update to the BitLocker Policy CSP, if the device uses Windows 10, version 1809, or later versions, you can use an endpoint protection policy to enforce silent BitLocker device encryption even if the device is not HSTI-compliant. > [!NOTE] -> If the **Warning for other disk encryption** setting is set to **Not configured**, you have to manually start the BitLocker Drive Encryption wizard. +> If the **Warning for other disk encryption** setting is set to **Not configured**, you have to manually start the BitLocker drive encryption wizard. -If the device does not support Modern Standby but is HSTI-compliant, and it uses a version of Windows that is earlier than Windows 10, version 1803, an endpoint protection policy that has the settings that are described in this article delivers the policy configuration to the device. However, Windows then notifies the user to manually enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. To do this, the user selects the notification. This action starts the BitLocker Drive Encryption wizard. +If the device does not support Modern Standby but is HSTI-compliant, and it uses a version of Windows that is earlier than Windows 10, version 1803, an endpoint protection policy that has the settings that are described in this article delivers the policy configuration to the device. However, Windows then notifies the user to manually enable BitLocker drive encryption. To do this, the user selects the notification. This action launches the BitLocker drive encryption wizard. The Intune 1901 release provides settings that you can use to configure automatic device encryption for Autopilot devices for standard users. Each device must meet the following requirements: - Be HSTI-compliant - Support Modern Standby -- Use Windows 10 version 1803 or later +- Use Windows 10, version 1803, or later versions ![Intune policy setting](./images/4509188-en-1.png) @@ -325,11 +326,11 @@ The OMA-URI references for these settings are as follows: Value: **1** > [!NOTE] -> This node works together with the **RequireDeviceEncryption** and **AllowWarningForOtherDiskEncryption** nodes. For this reason, when you set **RequireDeviceEncryption** to **1**, **AllowStandardUserEncryption** to **1**, and **AllowWarningForOtherDiskEncryption** to **0**. Intune can enforce silent BitLocker encryption for Autopilot devices that have standard user profiles. +> This node works together with the **RequireDeviceEncryption** and **AllowWarningForOtherDiskEncryption** nodes. For this reason, when you set **RequireDeviceEncryption** to **1**, **AllowStandardUserEncryption** to **1**, and **AllowWarningForOtherDiskEncryption** to **0**, Intune enforces silent BitLocker encryption for Autopilot devices that have standard user profiles. ## Verifying that BitLocker is operating correctly -During regular operations, BitLocker Drive Encryption generates events such as Event ID 796 and Event ID 845. +During regular operations, BitLocker drive encryption generates events such as Event ID 796 and Event ID 845. ![Event ID 796, as shown in Event Viewer](./images/4509203-en-1.png) From fdbc304e6491fd28919ebcdbf618523fb382bcdb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:16:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 040/192] Update ts-bitlocker-network-unlock-issues.md --- .../ts-bitlocker-network-unlock-issues.md | 32 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-network-unlock-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-network-unlock-issues.md index b5882849d0..1751050bc3 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-network-unlock-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-network-unlock-issues.md @@ -18,20 +18,20 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # BitLocker Network Unlock: known issues -By using the BitLocker Network Unlock feature, you can manage computers remotely without having to enter a BitLocker PIN when each computer starts up. To do this, You have to configure your environment to meet the following requirements: +By using the BitLocker network unlock feature, you can manage computers remotely without having to enter a BitLocker PIN when each computer starts up. To do this, you have to configure your environment to meet the following requirements: - Each computer belongs to a domain - Each computer has a wired connection to the corporate network - The corporate network uses DHCP to manage IP addresses - Each computer has a DHCP driver implemented in its Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware -For general guidelines about how to troubleshoot Network Unlock, see [How to enable Network Unlock: Troubleshoot Network Unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock#troubleshoot-network-unlock). +For general guidelines about the procedure to troubleshoot network unlock, see [How to enable Network Unlock: Troubleshoot Network Unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock#troubleshoot-network-unlock). -This article describes several known issues that you may encounter when you use Network Unlock, and provides guidance to address these issues. +This article describes several known issues that you may encounter when you use network unlock feature, and provides guidance to address these issues. -## Tip: Detect whether BitLocker Network Unlock is enabled on a specific computer +## Tip: Detect whether BitLocker network unlock is enabled on a specific computer -You can use the following steps on computers that have either x64 or x32 UEFI systems. You can also script these commands. +You can use the following steps on computers that have either x64 or x32 UEFI systems. You can also script these commands: 1. Open an elevated Command Prompt window and run the following command: @@ -40,15 +40,15 @@ You can use the following steps on computers that have either x64 or x32 UEFI sy ``` where \<*Drive*> is the drive letter, followed by a colon (:), of the bootable drive. - If the output of this command includes a key protector of type **TpmCertificate (9)**, the configuration is correct for BitLocker Network Unlock. + If the output of this command includes a key protector of type **TpmCertificate (9)**, the configuration is correct for BitLocker network unlock. 1. Start Registry Editor, and verify the following settings: - Entry **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\FVE: OSManageNKP** is set to **1** - - Subkey **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP\\Certificates** has an entry whose name matches the name of the certificate thumbprint of the Network Unlock key protector that you found in step 1. + - Subkey **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP\\Certificates** has an entry whose name matches the name of the certificate thumbprint of the network unlock key protector that you found in step 1. -## On a Surface Pro 4 device, BitLocker Network Unlock does not work because the UEFI network stack is incorrectly configured +## On a Surface Pro 4 device, BitLocker network unlock does not work because the UEFI network stack is incorrectly configured -You have configured BitLocker Network Unlock as described in [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/device-security/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock). You have configured the UEFI of the device to use DHCP. However, when you restart the device, it still prompts you for the BitLocker PIN. +You have configured BitLocker network unlock as described in [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/device-security/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock). You have configured the UEFI of the device to use DHCP. However, when you restart the device, it still prompts you for the BitLocker PIN. You test another device, such as a different type of tablet or laptop PC, that is configured to use the same infrastructure. The device restarts as expected, without prompting for the BitLocker PIN. You conclude that the infrastructure is correctly configured, and the issue is specific to the device. @@ -61,28 +61,28 @@ The UEFI network stack on the device was incorrectly configured. To correctly configure the UEFI network stack of the Surface Pro 4, you have to use Microsoft Surface Enterprise Management Mode (SEMM). For information about SEMM, see [Enroll and configure Surface devices with SEMM](https://docs.microsoft.com/surface/enroll-and-configure-surface-devices-with-semm). > [!NOTE] -> If you cannot use SEMM, you may be able to configure the Surface Pro 4 to use BitLocker Network Unlock by configuring the device to use the network as its first boot option. +> If you cannot use SEMM, you may be able to configure the Surface Pro 4 to use BitLocker network unlock by configuring the device to use the network as its first boot option. -## Unable to use BitLocker Network Unlock feature on a Windows client computer +## Unable to use BitLocker network unlock feature on a Windows client computer -You have configured BitLocker Network Unlock as described in [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/device-security/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock). You have a Windows 8-based client computer that is connected to the corporate LAN by using an Ethernet Cable. However, when you restart the computer, it still prompts you for the BitLocker PIN. +You have configured BitLocker network unlock as described in [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/device-security/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock). You have a Windows 8-based client computer that is connected to the corporate LAN by using an Ethernet cable. However, when you restart the computer, it still prompts you for the BitLocker PIN. ### Cause -A Windows 8-based or Windows Server 2012-based client computer sometimes does not receive or use the Network Unlock protector, depending on whether the client receives unrelated BOOTP replies from a DHCP server or WDS server. +A Windows 8-based or Windows Server 2012-based client computer sometimes does not receive or use the network unlock protector, depending on whether the client receives unrelated BOOTP replies from a DHCP or WDS server. DHCP servers may send any DHCP options to a BOOTP client as allowed by the DHCP options and BOOTP vendor extensions. This means that because a DHCP server supports BOOTP clients, the DHCP server replies to BOOTP requests. The manner in which a DHCP server handles an incoming message depends in part on whether the message uses the Message Type option: -- The first two messages that the BitLocker Network Unlock client sends are DHCP DISCOVER\REQUEST messages. They use the Message Type option, so the DHCP server treats them as DHCP messages. -- The third message that the BitLocker Network Unlock client sends does not have the Message Type option. The DHCP server treats the message as a BOOTP request. +- The first two messages that the BitLocker network unlock client sends are DHCP DISCOVER\REQUEST messages. These messages use the Message Type option; therefore, the DHCP server treats them as DHCP messages. +- The third message that the BitLocker network unlock client sends does not have the Message Type option. The DHCP server treats the message as a BOOTP request. A DHCP server that supports BOOTP clients must interact with those clients according to the BOOTP protocol. The server must create a BOOTP BOOTREPLY message instead of a DHCP DHCPOFFER message. (In other words, the server must not include the DHCP message option type and must not exceed the size limit for BOOTREPLY messages.) After the server sends the BOOTP BOOTREPLY message, the server marks a binding for a BOOTP client as BOUND. A non-DHCP client does not send a DHCPREQUEST message, nor does that client expect a DHCPACK message. If a DHCP server that is not configured to support BOOTP clients receives a BOOTREQUEST message from a BOOTP client, that server silently discards the BOOTREQUEST message. -For more information about DHCP and BitLocker Network Unlock, see [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock: Network Unlock sequence](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/device-security/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock#network-unlock-sequence) +For more information about DHCP and BitLocker network unlock, see [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock: Network Unlock sequence](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/device-security/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock#network-unlock-sequence) ### Resolution From 15fafb67b421cad79c666afbfba2f0f8876c6484 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:46:24 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 041/192] Update ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md | 112 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 56 insertions(+), 56 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md index b9d677c092..cc10bde567 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # BitLocker recovery: known issues -This article describes common issues that may prevent BitLocker from behaving as expected when you recover a drive, or that may cause BitLocker to start recovery unexpectedly. The article provides guidance to address these issues. +This article describes common issues that may prevent BitLocker from behaving as expected when you recover a drive, or that may cause BitLocker to start recovery unexpectedly. The article also provides guidance to address these issues. > [!NOTE] > In this article, "recovery password" refers to the 48-digit recovery password and "recovery key" refers to 32-digit recovery key. For more information, see [BitLocker key protectors](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/prepare-your-organization-for-bitlocker-planning-and-policies#bitlocker-key-protectors). @@ -29,14 +29,14 @@ Windows 10 prompts you for a BitLocker recovery password. However, you did not c ### Resolution -The BitLocker and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) FAQ addresses situations that may produce this symptom, and provides information about how to resolve the issue: +The BitLocker and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) FAQ address situations that may produce this symptom, and provides information about the procedure to resolve the issue: - [What if BitLocker is enabled on a computer before the computer has joined the domain?](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-and-adds-faq#what-if-bitlocker-is-enabled-on-a-computer-before-the-computer-has-joined-the-domain) - [What happens if the backup initially fails? Will BitLocker retry the backup?](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-and-adds-faq#what-happens-if-the-backup-initially-fails-will-bitlocker-retry-the-backup) ## The recovery password for a laptop was not backed up, and the laptop is locked -You have a Windows 10 Home-based laptop, and you have to recover its hard disk. The disk was encrypted by using BitLocker Driver Encryption. However, the BitLocker recovery password was not backed up, and the usual user of the laptop is not available to provide the password. +You have a Windows 10 Home-based laptop, and you have to recover its hard disk. The disk was encrypted by using BitLocker driver encryption. However, the BitLocker recovery password was not backed up, and the usual user of the laptop is not available to provide the password. ### Resolution @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ You can use either of the following methods to manually back up or synchronize a ## Tablet devices do not support using Manage-bde -forcerecovery to test recovery mode -You have a tablet or slate device, and you try to test BitLocker Recovery by running the following command: +You have a tablet or slate device, and you try to test BitLocker recovery by running the following command: ```cmd Manage-bde -forcerecovery @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ However, after you enter the recovery password, the device cannot start. > [!IMPORTANT] > Tablet devices do not support the **manage-bde -forcerecovery** command. -This issue occurs because the Windows Boot Manager cannot process touch input during the pre-boot phase of startup. If Boot Manager detects that the device is a tablet, it redirects the startup process to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), which can process touch input. +This issue occurs because the Windows Boot Manager cannot process touch-input during the pre-boot phase of startup. If Boot Manager detects that the device is a tablet, it redirects the startup process to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), which can process touch-input. If WindowsRE detects the TPM protector on the hard disk, it does a PCR reseal. However, the **manage-bde -forcerecovery** command deletes the TPM protectors on the hard disk. Therefore, WinRE cannot reseal the PCRs. This failure triggers an infinite BitLocker recovery cycle and prevents Windows from starting. @@ -80,20 +80,20 @@ This behavior is by design for all versions of Windows. To resolve the restart loop, follow these steps: -1. On the BitLocker Recovery screen, select **Skip this drive**. -1. Select **Troubleshoot** \> **Advanced Options** \> **Command Prompt**. -1. In the Command Prompt window, run the following commands : +1. On the **BitLocker Recovery** screen, select **Skip this drive**. +2. Select **Troubleshoot** \> **Advanced Options** \> **Command Prompt**. +3. In the Command Prompt window, run the following commands : ```cmd manage-bde –unlock C: -rp <48-digit BitLocker recovery password> manage-bde -protectors -disable C: ``` -1. Close the Command Prompt window. -1. Shut down the device. -1. Start the device. Windows should start as usual. +4. Close the Command Prompt window. +5. Shut down the device. +6. Start the device. Windows should start as usual. ## After you install UEFI or TPM firmware updates on Surface, BitLocker prompts for the recovery password -You have a Surface device that has BitLocker Drive Encryption turned on. You update the firmware of the device TPM or install an update that changes the signature of the system firmware. For example, you install the Surface TPM (IFX) update. +You have a Surface device that has BitLocker drive encryption turned on. You update the firmware of the device TPM or install an update that changes the signature of the system firmware. For example, you install the Surface TPM (IFX) update. You experience one or more of the following symptoms on the Surface device: @@ -105,14 +105,14 @@ You experience one or more of the following symptoms on the Surface device: This issue occurs if the Surface device TPM is configured to use Platform Configuration Register (PCR) values other than the default values of PCR 7 and PCR 11. For example, the following settings can configure the TPM this way: -- Secure Boot is turned off. -- PCR values have been explicitly defined, such as by Group Policy. +- Secure boot is turned off. +- PCR values have been explicitly defined, such as by group policy. -Devices that support Connected Standby (also known as *InstantGO* or *Always On, Always Connected PCs*), including Surface devices, must use PCR 7 of the TPM. In its default configuration on such systems, BitLocker binds to PCR 7 and PCR 11 if PCR 7 and Secure Boot are correctly configured. For more information, see "About the Platform Configuration Register (PCR)" at [BitLocker Group Policy Settings](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/jj679890(v=ws.11)#about-the-platform-configuration-register-pcr)). +Devices that support Connected Standby (also known as *InstantGO* or *Always On, Always Connected PCs*), including Surface devices, must use PCR 7 of the TPM. In its default configuration on such systems, BitLocker binds to PCR 7 and PCR 11 if PCR 7 and secure boot are correctly configured. For more information, see "About the Platform Configuration Register (PCR)" at [BitLocker Group Policy Settings](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/jj679890(v=ws.11)#about-the-platform-configuration-register-pcr)). ### Resolution -To verify the PCR values that are in use on a device, open and elevated Command Prompt window and run the following command: +To verify the PCR values that are in use on a device, open an elevated Command Prompt window and run the following command: ```cmd manage-bde.exe -protectors -get : @@ -129,25 +129,25 @@ If you have installed a TPM or UEFI update and your device cannot start, even if To do this, follow these steps: 1. Obtain your BitLocker recovery password from [your Microsoft.com account](https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey). If BitLocker is managed by a different method, such as Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM), contact your administrator for help. -1. Use another computer to download the Surface recovery image from [Download a recovery image for your Surface](https://support.microsoft.com/surfacerecoveryimage). Use the downloaded image to create a USB recovery drive. -1. Insert the USB Surface recovery image drive into the Surface device, and start the device. -1. When you are prompted, select the following items: +2. Use another computer to download the Surface recovery image from [Download a recovery image for your Surface](https://support.microsoft.com/surfacerecoveryimage). Use the downloaded image to create a USB recovery drive. +3. Insert the USB Surface recovery image drive into the Surface device, and start the device. +4. When you are prompted, select the following items: 1. Your operating system language. - 1. Your keyboard layout. -1. Select **Troubleshoot** > **Advanced Options** > **Command Prompt**. -1. In the Command Prompt window, run the following commands: + 2. Your keyboard layout. +5. Select **Troubleshoot** > **Advanced Options** > **Command Prompt**. +6. In the Command Prompt window, run the following commands: ```cmd manage-bde -unlock -recoverypassword : manage-bde -protectors -disable : ``` In these commands, \<*Password*\> is the BitLocker recovery password that you obtained in step 1, and \<*DriveLetter*> is the drive letter that is assigned to your operating system drive. > [!NOTE] - > For more information about how to use this command, see [manage-bde: unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-unlock). -1. Restart the computer. -1. When you are prompted, enter the BitLocker recovery password that you obtained in step 1. + > For more information about the procedure to use this command, see [manage-bde: unlock](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-unlock). +7. Restart the computer. +8. When you are prompted, enter the BitLocker recovery password that you obtained in step 1. > [!NOTE] -> After you disable the TPM protectors, BitLocker Drive Encryption no longer protects your device. To re-enable BitLocker Drive Encryption, select **Start**, type **Manage BitLocker**, and then press Enter. Follow the steps to encrypt your drive. +> After you disable the TPM protectors, BitLocker drive encryption no longer protects your device. To re-enable BitLocker drive encryption, select **Start**, type **Manage BitLocker**, and then press Enter. Follow the steps to encrypt your drive. #### Step 2: Use Surface BMR to recover data and reset your device @@ -158,41 +158,41 @@ To recover data from your Surface device if you cannot start Windows, follow ste manage-bde -unlock -recoverypassword : ``` In this command, \<*Password*\> is the BitLocker recovery password that you obtained in step 1 of [Step 1](#step-1), and \<*DriveLetter*> is the drive letter that is assigned to your operating system drive. -1. After the drive is unlocked, use the **copy** or **xcopy** command to copy the user data to another drive. +2. After the drive is unlocked, use the **copy** or **xcopy** command to copy the user data to another drive. > [!NOTE] - > For more information about the these commands, see the [Windows commands](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/windows-commands). + > For more information about these commands, see the [Windows commands](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/windows-commands). 1. To reset your device by using a Surface recovery image, follow the instructions in the "How to reset your Surface using your USB recovery drive" section in [Creating and using a USB recovery drive](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4023512). #### Step 3: Restore the default PCR values -To prevent this issue from recurring, we strongly recommend that you restore the default configuration of Secure Boot and the PCR values. +To prevent this issue from recurring, we strongly recommend that you restore the default configuration of secure boot and the PCR values. -To enable Secure Boot on a Surface device, follow these steps: +To enable secure boot on a Surface device, follow these steps: -1. Suspend BitLocker. to do this, open an elevated Windows PowerShell window, and run the following cmdlet: +1. Suspend BitLocker. To do this, open an elevated Windows PowerShell window and run the following cmdlet: ```ps Suspend-BitLocker -MountPoint ":" -RebootCount 0 ``` In this command, <*DriveLetter*> is the letter that is assigned to your drive. -1. Restart the device, and then edit the BIOS to set the **Secure Boot** option to **Microsoft Only**. -1. Restart the device. -1. Open an elevated PowerShell window, and run the following cmdlet: +2. Restart the device, and then edit the BIOS to set the **Secure Boot** option to **Microsoft Only**. +3. Restart the device. +1. Open an elevated PowerShell window and run the following cmdlet: ```ps Resume-BitLocker -MountPoint ":" ``` To reset the PCR settings on the TPM, follow these steps: -1. Disable any Group Policy Objects that configure the PCR settings, or remove the device from any groups that enforce such policies. +1. Disable any group policy objects (GPOs) that configure the PCR settings, or remove the device from any groups that enforce such policies. For more information, see [BitLocker Group Policy settings](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings). -1. Suspend BitLocker. To do this, open an elevated Windows PowerShell window, and run the following cmdlet: +2. Suspend BitLocker. To do this, open an elevated Windows PowerShell window and run the following cmdlet: ```ps Suspend-BitLocker -MountPoint ":" -RebootCount 0 ``` where <*DriveLetter*> is the letter assigned to your drive. -1. Run the following cmdlet: +3. Run the following cmdlet: ```ps Resume-BitLocker -MountPoint ":" @@ -201,38 +201,38 @@ To reset the PCR settings on the TPM, follow these steps: You can avoid this scenario when you install updates to system firmware or TPM firmware by temporarily suspending BitLocker before you apply such updates. > [!IMPORTANT] -> TPM and UEFI firmware updates may require multiple restarts while they install. To keep BitLocker suspended during this process, you must use [Suspend-BitLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/suspend-bitlocker?view=winserver2012r2-ps) and set the **Reboot Count** parameter to either of the following values: -> - **2** or greater: This value sets the number of times the device can restart before BitLocker Device Encryption resumes. -> - **0**: This value suspends BitLocker Drive Encryption indefinitely, until you use [Resume-BitLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/resume-bitlocker?view=winserver2012r2-ps) or another mechanism to resume protection. +> TPM and UEFI firmware updates may require multiple restarts while they are being installed. To keep BitLocker suspended during this process, you must use [Suspend-BitLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/suspend-bitlocker?view=winserver2012r2-ps) and set the **Reboot Count** parameter to either of the following values: +> - **2** or greater: This value sets the number of times the device can restart before BitLocker device encryption resumes. +> - **0**: This value suspends BitLocker drive encryption indefinitely, until you use [Resume-BitLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/resume-bitlocker?view=winserver2012r2-ps) or another mechanism to resume protection. To suspend BitLocker while you install TPM or UEFI firmware updates: -1. Open an elevated Windows PowerShell window, and run the following cmdlet: +1. Open an elevated Windows PowerShell window and run the following cmdlet: ```ps Suspend-BitLocker -MountPoint ":" -RebootCount 0 ``` - In this cmdlet <*DriveLetter*> is the letter that is assigned to your drive. -1. Install the Surface device driver and firmware updates. -1. After you install the firmware updates, restart the computer, open an elevated PowerShell window, and then run the following cmdlet: + In this cmdlet, <*DriveLetter*> is the letter that is assigned to your drive. +2. Install the Surface device driver and firmware updates. +3. After you install the firmware updates, restart the computer, open an elevated PowerShell window and then run the following cmdlet: ```ps Resume-BitLocker -MountPoint ":" ``` -To re-enable BitLocker Drive Encryption, select **Start**, type **Manage BitLocker**, and then press Enter. Follow the steps to encrypt your drive. +To re-enable BitLocker drive encryption, select **Start**, type **Manage BitLocker**, and then press Enter. Follow the steps to encrypt your drive. ## After you install an update to a Hyper V-enabled computer, BitLocker prompts for the recovery password and returns error 0xC0210000 -You have a device that runs Windows 10, version 1703, Windows 10, version 1607, or Windows Server 2016. Also, Hyper-V is enabled on the device. After you install an affected update and restart the device, the device enters BitLocker Recovery mode and you see error code 0xC0210000. +You have a device that runs Windows 10, version 1703; Windows 10, version 1607; or Windows Server 2016. Also, Hyper-V is enabled on the device. After you install an affected update and restart the device, the device enters BitLocker recovery mode and you see error code 0xC0210000. ### Workaround If your device is already in this state, you can successfully start Windows after suspending BitLocker from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). To do this, follow these steps: -1. Retrieve the 48-digit BitLocker recovery password for the operating system drive from your organization's portal or from wherever the password was stored when BitLocker Drive Encryption was first turned on. -1. On the Recovery screen, press Enter. When you are prompted, enter the recovery password. -1. If your device starts in the (WinRE) and prompts you for the recovery password again, select **Skip the drive**. -1. Select **Advanced options** > **Troubleshoot** > **Advanced options** > **Command Prompt**. -1. In the Command Prompt window, run the following commands: +1. Retrieve the 48-digit BitLocker recovery password for the operating system drive from your organization's portal or from wherever the password was stored when BitLocker drive encryption was first turned on. +2. On the Recovery screen, press Enter. When you are prompted, enter the recovery password. +3. If your device starts in WinRE and prompts you for the recovery password again, select **Skip the drive**. +4. Select **Advanced options** > **Troubleshoot** > **Advanced options** > **Command Prompt**. +5. In the Command Prompt window, run the following commands: ```cmd Manage-bde -unlock c: -rp <48 digit numerical recovery password separated by “-“ in 6 digit group> Manage-bde -protectors -disable c: @@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ If your device is already in this state, you can successfully start Windows afte > [!NOTE] > These commands suspend BitLocker for one restart of the device. The **-rc 1** option works only inside the operating system and does not work in the recovery environment. 1. Select **Continue**. Windows should start. -1. After Windows has started, open an elevated Command Prompt window and run the following command: +2. After Windows has started, open an elevated Command Prompt window and run the following command: ```cmd Manage-bde -protectors -enable c: ``` @@ -262,11 +262,11 @@ Manage-bde -protectors -disable c: -rc 1 To resolve this issue, install the appropriate update on the affected device: - For Windows 10, version 1703: [July 9, 2019—KB4507450 (OS Build 15063.1928)](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4507450/windows-10-update-kb4507450) -- For Windows 10, version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: [July 9, 2019—KB4507460 (OS Build 14393.3085)](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4507460/windows-10-update-kb4507460) +- For Windows 10, version 1607, and Windows Server 2016: [July 9, 2019—KB4507460 (OS Build 14393.3085)](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4507460/windows-10-update-kb4507460) ## Credential Guard/Device Guard on TPM 1.2: At every restart, BitLocker prompts for the recovery password and returns error 0xC0210000 -You have a device that uses TPM 1.2 and runs Windows 10, version 1809. Also, the device uses [Virtualization-based Security](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs) features such as [Device Guard and Credential Guard](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/bringup/device-guard-and-credential-guard). Every time that you start the device, the device enters BitLocker Recovery mode and you see error code 0xc0210000, and a message that resembles the following. +You have a device that uses TPM 1.2 and runs Windows 10, version 1809. Also, the device uses [Virtualization-based Security](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs) features such as [Device Guard and Credential Guard](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/bringup/device-guard-and-credential-guard). Every time you start the device, the device enters BitLocker recovery mode and you see error code 0xc0210000, and a message that resembles the following: > Recovery > @@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ You have a device that uses TPM 1.2 and runs Windows 10, version 1809. Also, the ### Cause -TPM 1.2 does not support Secure Launch. For more information, see [System Guard Secure Launch and SMM protection: Requirements Met by System Guard Enabled Machines](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/system-guard-secure-launch-and-smm-protection\#requirements-met-by-system-guard-enabled-machines) +TPM 1.2 does not support secure launch. For more information, see [System Guard Secure Launch and SMM protection: Requirements Met by System Guard Enabled Machines](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/system-guard-secure-launch-and-smm-protection\#requirements-met-by-system-guard-enabled-machines) For more information about this technology, see [Windows Defender System Guard: How a hardware-based root of trust helps protect Windows 10](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/system-guard-how-hardware-based-root-of-trust-helps-protect-windows) @@ -287,5 +287,5 @@ For more information about this technology, see [Windows Defender System Guard: To resolve this issue, do one of the following: -- Remove any device that uses TPM 1.2 from any group that is subject to Group Policy Objects (GPOs) that enforce Secure Launch. +- Remove any device that uses TPM 1.2 from any group that is subject to GPOs that enforce secure launch. - Edit the **Turn On Virtualization Based Security** GPO to set **Secure Launch Configuration** to **Disabled**. From 7dc85e1513cfc6ab7208fbda699257d14fb9676d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:21:30 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 042/192] Update ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md | 20 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md index 9e19de9f72..d9f36860e7 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # BitLocker and TPM: other known issues -This article describes common issues that relate directly to the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), and provides guidance to address these issues. +This article describes common issues that relate directly to the trusted platform module (TPM), and provides guidance to address these issues. ## Azure AD: Windows Hello for Business and single sign-on do not work @@ -52,21 +52,21 @@ Additionally, the behavior indicates that the client computer cannot obtain a [P ### Resolution -To verify the status of the PRT, use the [dsregcmd /status command](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/devices/troubleshoot-device-dsregcmd) to collect information. In the tool output, verify that either **User state** or **SSO state** contains the **AzureAdPrt** attribute. If the value of this attribute is **No**, the PRT was not issued. This may indicate that the computer could not present its certificate for authentication. +To verify the status of the PRT, use the [dsregcmd /status command](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/devices/troubleshoot-device-dsregcmd) to collect information. In the tool output, verify that either **User state** or **SSO state** contains the **AzureAdPrt** attribute. If the value of this attribute is **No**, the PRT was not issued. This indicates that the computer could not present its certificate for authentication. To resolve this issue, follow these steps to troubleshoot the TPM: -1. Open the TPM management console (tpm.msc). To do this, select **Start**, and enter **tpm.msc** in the **Search** box. -1. If you see a notice to either unlock the TPM or reset the lockout, follow those instructions. -1. If you do not see such a notice, review the BIOS settings of the computer for any setting that you can use to reset or disable the lockout. -1. Contact the hardware vendor to determine whether there is a known fix for the issue. -1. If you still cannot resolve the issue, clear and re-initialize the TPM. To do this, follow the instructions in [Troubleshoot the TPM: Clear all the keys from the TPM](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm#clear-all-the-keys-from-the-tpm). +1. Select **Start**, and enter **tpm.msc** in the **Search** box to open the TPM management console (tpm.msc). +2. If you see a notice to either unlock the TPM or reset the lockout, follow those instructions. +3. If you do not see such a notice, review the BIOS settings of the computer for any setting that you can use to reset or disable the lockout. +4. Contact the hardware vendor to determine whether there is a known fix for the issue. +5. If you still cannot resolve the issue, clear and re-initialize the TPM. To do this, follow the instructions in [Troubleshoot the TPM: Clear all the keys from the TPM](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm#clear-all-the-keys-from-the-tpm). > [!WARNING] > Clearing the TPM can cause data loss. ## TPM 1.2 Error: Loading the management console failed. The device that is required by the cryptographic provider is not ready for use -You have a Windows 10 version 1703-based computer that uses TPM version 1.2. When you try to open the TPM management console, you receive a message that resembles the following: +You have a Windows 10, version 1703-based computer that uses TPM version 1.2. When you try to open the TPM management console, you receive a message that resembles the following: > Loading the management console failed. The device that is required by the cryptographic provider is not ready for use. > HRESULT 0x800900300x80090030 - NTE\_DEVICE\_NOT\_READY @@ -89,12 +89,12 @@ If this does not resolve the issue, consider replacing the device motherboard. A You have a device that you are trying to join to a hybrid Azure AD. However, the join operation appears to fail. -To verify that the join succeeded, use the [dsregcmd /status command](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/devices/troubleshoot-device-dsregcmd). In the tool output, the following attributes indicate that the join succeeded: +To verify whether the join operation succeeded, use the [dsregcmd /status command](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/devices/troubleshoot-device-dsregcmd). In the tool output, the following attributes indicate that the join operation succeeded: - **AzureAdJoined: YES** - **DomainName: \<*on-prem Domain name*\>** -If the value of **AzureADJoined** is **No**, the join failed. +If the value of **AzureADJoined** is **No**, the join operation failed. ### Causes and Resolutions From 0edbd26dbcf994230aba8089d971f8850c79991d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:57:41 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 043/192] Update encrypted-hard-drive.md --- .../encrypted-hard-drive.md | 77 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 38 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/encrypted-hard-drive.md b/windows/security/information-protection/encrypted-hard-drive.md index d9b80efe97..b61ec76f2e 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/encrypted-hard-drive.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/encrypted-hard-drive.md @@ -20,91 +20,90 @@ ms.date: 04/02/2019 - Windows Server 2019 - Windows Server 2016 -Encrypted Hard Drive uses the rapid encryption that is provided by BitLocker Drive Encryption to enhance data security and management. +Encrypted hard drive uses the rapid encryption that is provided by BitLocker drive encryption to enhance data security and management. -By offloading the cryptographic operations to hardware, Encrypted Hard Drives increase BitLocker performance and reduce CPU usage and power consumption. Because Encrypted Hard Drives encrypt data quickly, enterprise devices can expand BitLocker deployment with minimal impact on productivity. +By offloading the cryptographic operations to a hardware, Encrypted hard drives increase BitLocker performance and reduce CPU usage and power consumption. Because Encrypted hard drives encrypt data quickly, enterprise devices can expand BitLocker deployment with minimal impact on productivity. -Encrypted Hard Drives are a new class of hard drives that are self-encrypting at a hardware level and allow for full disk hardware encryption. You can install Windows to Encrypted Hard Drives without additional modification beginning with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. +Encrypted hard drives are a new class of hard drives that are self-encrypting at a hardware level and allow for full disk hardware encryption. You can install Windows to encrypted hard drives without additional modification, beginning with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. -Encrypted Hard Drives provide: +Encrypted hard drives provide: - **Better performance**: Encryption hardware, integrated into the drive controller, allows the drive to operate at full data rate with no performance degradation. -- **Strong security based in hardware**: Encryption is always "on" and the keys for encryption never leave the hard drive. User authentication is performed by the drive before it will unlock, independently of the operating system -- **Ease of use**: Encryption is transparent to the user, and the user doesn't need to enable it. Encrypted Hard Drives are easily erased using on-board encryption key; there is no need to re-encrypt data on the drive. -- **Lower cost of ownership**: There is no need for new infrastructure to manage encryption keys, since BitLocker leverages your existing infrastructure to store recovery information. Your device operates more efficiently because processor cycles do not need to be used for the encryption process. +- **Strong security based in hardware**: Encryption is always "on" and the keys for encryption never leave the hard drive. User authentication is performed by the drive before it unlocks, independent of the operating system. +- **Ease of use**: Encryption is transparent to the user, and the user doesn't need to enable it. Encrypted Hard Drives are easily erased using an on-board encryption key; there is no need to re-encrypt data on the drive. +- **Lower cost of ownership**: There is no need for new infrastructure to manage encryption keys since BitLocker leverages your existing infrastructure to store recovery information. Your device operates more efficiently because processor cycles do not need to be used for the encryption process. -Encrypted Hard Drives are supported natively in the operating system through the following mechanisms: +Encrypted hard drives are supported natively in the operating system through the following mechanisms: -- **Identification**: The operating system can identify that the drive is an Encrypted Hard Drive device type -- **Activation**: The operating system disk management utility can activate, create and map volumes to ranges/bands as appropriate -- **Configuration**: The operating system can create and map volumes to ranges/bands as appropriate -- **API**: API support for applications to manage Encrypted Hard Drives independently of BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) -- **BitLocker support**: Integration with the BitLocker Control Panel provides a seamless BitLocker end user experience. +- **Identification**: The operating system identifies that the drive is an Encrypted hard drive device type. +- **Activation**: The operating system disk management utility activates, creates and maps volumes to ranges/bands as appropriate. +- **Configuration**: The operating system creates and maps volumes to ranges/bands as appropriate. +- **API**: API support for applications to manage Encrypted hard drives independent of BitLocker drive encryption (BDE). +- **BitLocker support**: Integration with the BitLocker Control Panel provides a seamless BitLocker end-user experience. >[!WARNING] ->Self-Encrypting Hard Drives and Encrypted Hard Drives for Windows are not the same type of device. Encrypted Hard Drives for Windows require compliance for specific TCG protocols as well as IEEE 1667 compliance; Self-Encrypting Hard Drives do not have these requirements. It is important to confirm the device type is an Encrypted Hard Drive for Windows when planning for deployment. +>Self-encrypting hard drives and encrypted hard drives for Windows are not the same type of devices. Encrypted hard drives for Windows require compliance for specific TCG protocols as well as IEEE 1667 compliance; Self-encrypting hard drives do not have these requirements. It is important to confirm that the device type is an encrypted hard drive for Windows when planning for deployment. -If you are a storage device vendor who is looking for more info on how to implement Encrypted Hard Drive, see the [Encrypted Hard Drive Device Guide](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn653989.aspx). +If you are a storage device vendor who is looking for more information on the procedure to implement encrypted hard drive, see the [Encrypted Hard Drive Device Guide](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn653989.aspx). ## System Requirements -To use Encrypted Hard Drives, the following system requirements apply: +To use encrypted hard drives, the following system requirements apply: -For an Encrypted Hard Drive used as a **data drive**: +For an encrypted hard drive used as a **data drive**: - The drive must be in an uninitialized state. - The drive must be in a security inactive state. -For an Encrypted Hard Drive used as a **startup drive**: +For an encrypted hard drive used as a **startup drive**: - The drive must be in an uninitialized state. - The drive must be in a security inactive state. - The computer must be UEFI 2.3.1 based and have the EFI\_STORAGE\_SECURITY\_COMMAND\_PROTOCOL defined. (This protocol is used to allow programs running in the EFI boot services environment to send security protocol commands to the drive). -- The computer must have the Compatibility Support Module (CSM) disabled in UEFI. +- The computer must have the compatibility support module (CSM) disabled in UEFI. - The computer must always boot natively from UEFI. >[!WARNING] ->All Encrypted Hard Drives must be attached to non-RAID controllers to function properly. +>All encrypted hard drives must be attached to non-RAID controllers to function properly. ## Technical overview -Rapid encryption in BitLocker directly addresses the security needs of enterprises while offering significantly improved performance. In versions of Windows earlier than Windows Server 2012, BitLocker required a two-step process to complete read/write requests. In Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, or later, Encrypted Hard Drives offload the cryptographic operations to the drive controller for much greater efficiency. When the operating system identifies an Encrypted Hard Drive, it activates the security mode. This activation lets the drive controller generate a media key for every volume that the host computer creates. This media key, which is never exposed outside the disk, is used to rapidly encrypt or decrypt every byte of data that is sent or received from the disk. +Rapid encryption in BitLocker directly addresses the security needs of enterprises while offering significantly improved performance. In versions of Windows earlier than Windows Server 2012, BitLocker required a two-step process to complete read/write requests. In Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, or later versions, encrypted hard drives offload the cryptographic operations to the drive controller for much greater efficiency. When the operating system identifies an encrypted hard drive, it activates the security mode. This activation lets the drive controller generate a media key for every volume that the host computer creates. This media key, which is never exposed outside the disk, is used to rapidly encrypt or decrypt every byte of data that is sent or received from the disk. -## Configuring Encrypted Hard Drives as Startup drives +## Configuring encrypted hard drives as startup drives -Configuration of Encrypted Hard Drives as startup drives is done using the same methods as standard hard drives. These methods include: +Configuration of encrypted hard drives as startup drives is done using the same methods as standard hard drives. These methods include: -- **Deploy from media**: Configuration of Encrypted Hard Drives happens automatically through the installation process. -- **Deploy from network**: This deployment method involves booting a Windows PE environment and using imaging tools to apply a Windows image from a network share. Using this method, the Enhanced Storage optional component needs to be included in the Windows PE image. You can enable this component using Server Manager, Windows PowerShell, or the DISM command line tool. If this component is not present, configuration of Encrypted Hard Drives will not work. -- **Deploy from server**: This deployment method involves PXE booting a client with Encrypted Hard Drives present. Configuration of Encrypted Hard Drives happens automatically in this environment when the Enhanced Storage component is added to the PXE boot image. During deployment, the [TCGSecurityActivationDisabled](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn923247.aspx) setting in unattend.xml controls the encryption behavior of Encrypted Hard Drives. -- **Disk Duplication**: This deployment method involves use of a previously configured device and disk duplication tools to apply a Windows image to an Encrypted Hard Drive. Disks must be partitioned using at least Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 for this configuration to work. Images made using disk duplicators will not work. +- **Deploy from media**: Configuration of encrypted hard drives happens automatically through the installation process. +- **Deploy from network**: This deployment method involves booting a Windows PE environment and using imaging tools to apply a Windows image from a network share. Using this method, the enhanced storage optional component needs to be included in the Windows PE image. You can enable this component using Server Manager, Windows PowerShell, or the DISM command line tool. If this component is not present, configuration of encrypted hard drives does not work. +- **Deploy from server**: This deployment method involves PXE booting a client with encrypted hard drives present. Configuration of encrypted hard drives happens automatically in this environment when the Enhanced Storage component is added to the PXE boot image. During deployment, the [TCGSecurityActivationDisabled](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn923247.aspx) setting in unattend.xml controls the encryption behavior of encrypted hard drives. +- **Disk Duplication**: This deployment method involves use of a previously configured device and disk duplication tools to apply a Windows image to an encrypted hard drive. Disks must be partitioned using at least Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 for this configuration to work. Images made using disk duplicators will not work. -## Configuring hardware-based encryption with Group Policy +## Configuring hardware-based encryption with group policy -There are three related Group Policy settings that help you manage how BitLocker uses hardware-based envryption and which encryption algorithms to use. If these settings are not configured or disabled on systems that are equipped with encrypted drives, BitLocker uses software-based encryption: +There are three related group policy settings that help you manage how BitLocker uses hardware-based encryption and which encryption algorithms to use. If these settings are not configured or disabled on systems that are equipped with encrypted drives, BitLocker uses software-based encryption: - [Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives](bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md#bkmk-hdefxd) - [Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives](bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md#configure-use-of-hardware-based-encryption-for-removable-data-drives) - [Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives](bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md#configure-use-of-hardware-based-encryption-for-operating-system-drives) -## Encrypted Hard Drive Architecture +## Encrypted hard drive architecture -Encrypted Hard Drives utilize two encryption keys on the device to control the locking and unlocking of data on the drive. These are the Data Encryption Key (DEK) and the Authentication Key (AK). +Encrypted hard drives utilize two encryption keys on the device to control the locking and unlocking of data on the drive. These are the data encryption key (DEK) and the authentication key (AK). -The Data Encryption Key is the key used to encrypt all of the data on the drive. The drive generates the DEK and it never leaves the device. It is stored in an encrypted format at a random location on the drive. If the DEK is changed or erased, data encrypted using the DEK is irrecoverable. +The DEK is the key used to encrypt all of the data on the drive. The drive generates the DEK that never leaves the device. It is stored in an encrypted format at a random location on the drive. If the DEK is changed or erased, data encrypted using the DEK is irrecoverable. -The Authentication Key is the key used to unlock data on the drive. A hash of the key is stored on drive and requires confirmation to decrypt the DEK. +The AK is the key used to unlock data on the drive. A hash of the key is stored on the drive and requires confirmation to decrypt the DEK. -When a computer with an Encrypted Hard Drive is in a powered off state, the drive locks automatically. As a computer powers on, the device remains in a locked state and is only unlocked after the Authentication Key decrypts the Data Encryption Key. Once the Authentication Key decrypts the Data -Encryption Key, read-write operations can take place on the device. +When a computer with an encrypted hard drive is in a powered-off state, the drive locks automatically. As a computer powers on, the device remains in a locked state and is only unlocked after the AK decrypts the DEK. Once the AK decrypts the DEK, read-write operations can take place on the device. -When writing data to the drive, it passes through an encryption engine before the write operation completes. Likewise, reading data from the drive requires the encryption engine to decrypt the data before passing that data back to the user. In the event that the DEK needs to be changed or erased, the data on the drive does not need to be re-encrypted. A new Authentication Key needs to be created and it will re-encrypt the DEK. Once completed, the DEK can now be unlocked using the new AK and read-writes to the volume can continue. +When writing data to the drive, the data passes through an encryption engine before the write operation completes. Likewise, reading data from the drive requires the encryption engine to decrypt the data before passing that data back to the user. In the event that the DEK needs to be changed or erased, the data on the drive does not need to be re-encrypted. A new AK needs to be created and it will re-encrypt the DEK. Once completed, the DEK can now be unlocked using the new AK, and read-writes to the volume can continue. -## Re-configuring Encrypted Hard Drives +## Re-configuring encrypted hard drives -Many Encrypted Hard Drive devices come pre-configured for use. If reconfiguration of the drive is required, use the following procedure after removing all available volumes and reverting the drive to an uninitialized state: +Many encrypted hard drive devices come pre-configured for use. If reconfiguration of the drive is required, use the following procedure after removing all available volumes and reverting the drive to an uninitialized state: 1. Open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) 2. Initialize the disk and select the appropriate partition style (MBR or GPT) 3. Create one or more volumes on the disk. -4. Use the BitLocker setup wizard to enable BitLocker on the volume. \ No newline at end of file +4. Use the BitLocker setup wizard to enable BitLocker on the volume. From 9cc0799c0a036c371b9e7f3e1ffd17afda973611 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:54:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 044/192] Update bitlocker-to-go-faq.md --- .../information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq.md index c34ddf46f1..5589a47dfc 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker ## What is BitLocker To Go? -BitLocker To Go is BitLocker Drive Encryption on removable data drives. This includes the encryption of USB flash drives, SD cards, external hard disk drives, and other drives formatted by using the NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT file systems. Drive partitioning must meet the [BitLocker Drive Encryption Partitioning Requirements](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/bitlocker-drive-encryption#bitlocker-drive-encryption-partitioning-requirements). +BitLocker To Go is BitLocker drive encryption on removable data drives. This includes the encryption of USB flash drives, SD cards, external hard disk drives, and other drives formatted by using the NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT file systems. Drive partitioning must meet the [BitLocker Drive Encryption Partitioning Requirements](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/bitlocker-drive-encryption#bitlocker-drive-encryption-partitioning-requirements). As with BitLocker, drives that are encrypted using BitLocker To Go can be opened with a password or smart card on another computer by using **BitLocker Drive Encryption** in Control Panel. From 874ba7ef2f3af87afa2d3dcdca1a5acc79d5a85e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:25:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 045/192] Update bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md --- ...r-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md | 56 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md index 34008453ad..4474893bc0 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md @@ -17,15 +17,15 @@ ms.reviewer: ms.custom: bitlocker --- -# Overview of BitLocker Device Encryption in Windows 10 +# Overview of BitLocker device encryption in Windows 10 **Applies to** - Windows 10 -This topic explains how BitLocker Device Encryption can help protect data on devices running Windows 10. +This topic explains how BitLocker device encryption can help protect data on devices running Windows 10. For a general overview and list of topics about BitLocker, see [BitLocker](bitlocker-overview.md). -When users travel, their organization’s confidential data goes with them. Wherever confidential data is stored, it must be protected against unauthorized access. Windows has a long history of providing at-rest data-protection solutions that guard against nefarious attackers, beginning with the Encrypting File System in the Windows 2000 operating system. More recently, BitLocker has provided encryption for full drives and portable drives. Windows consistently improves data protection by improving existing options and by providing new strategies. +When users travel, their organization’s confidential data goes with them. Wherever confidential data is stored, it must be protected against unauthorized access. Windows has a long history of providing at-rest data-protection solutions that guard against nefarious attackers, beginning with the Encrypting File System in the Windows 2000 operating system. More recently, BitLocker has provided encryption for full drives and portable drives. Windows consistently improves data protection by improving existing options and providing new strategies. Table 2 lists specific data-protection concerns and how they are addressed in Windows 10 and Windows 7. @@ -33,17 +33,17 @@ Table 2 lists specific data-protection concerns and how they are addressed in Wi | Windows 7 | Windows 10 | |---|---| -| When BitLocker is used with a PIN to protect startup, PCs such as kiosks cannot be restarted remotely. | Modern Windows devices are increasingly protected with BitLocker Device Encryption out of the box and support SSO to seamlessly protect the BitLocker encryption keys from cold boot attacks.

Network Unlock allows PCs to start automatically when connected to the internal network. | +| When BitLocker is used with a PIN to protect startup, PCs such as kiosks cannot be restarted remotely. | Modern Windows devices are increasingly protected with BitLocker device encryption out of the box and support SSO to seamlessly protect the BitLocker encryption keys from cold boot attacks.

Network unlock allows PCs to start automatically when connected to the internal network. | | When BitLocker is enabled, the provisioning process can take several hours. | BitLocker pre-provisioning, encrypting hard drives, and Used Space Only encryption allow administrators to enable BitLocker quickly on new computers. | | There is no support for using BitLocker with self-encrypting drives (SEDs). | BitLocker supports offloading encryption to encrypted hard drives. | | Administrators have to use separate tools to manage encrypted hard drives. | BitLocker supports encrypted hard drives with onboard encryption hardware built in, which allows administrators to use the familiar BitLocker administrative tools to manage them. | | Encrypting a new flash drive can take more than 20 minutes. | Used Space Only encryption in BitLocker To Go allows users to encrypt removable data drives in seconds. | -| BitLocker could require users to enter a recovery key when system configuration changes occur. | BitLocker requires the user to enter a recovery key only when disk corruption occurs or when he or she loses the PIN or password. | -| Users need to enter a PIN to start the PC, and then their password to sign in to Windows. | Modern Windows devices are increasingly protected with BitLocker Device Encryption out of the box and support SSO to help protect the BitLocker encryption keys from cold boot attacks. | +| BitLocker could require users to enter a recovery key when system configuration changes occur. | BitLocker requires the users to enter a recovery key only when disk corruption occurs or when they lose the PIN or password. | +| Users need to enter a PIN to start the PC, and then their password to sign in to Windows. | Modern Windows devices are increasingly protected with BitLocker device encryption out of the box and support SSO to help protect the BitLocker encryption keys from cold boot attacks. | ## Prepare for drive and file encryption -The best type of security measures are transparent to the user during implementation and use. Every time there is a possible delay or difficulty because of a security feature, there is strong likelihood that users will try to bypass security. This situation is especially true for data protection, and that’s a scenario that organizations need to avoid. +The best type of security measures are transparent to the user during implementation and use. Every time there is a possible delay or difficulty because of a security feature, there is a strong likelihood that users will try to bypass security. This situation is especially true for data protection, and that’s a scenario that organizations need to avoid. Whether you’re planning to encrypt entire volumes, removable devices, or individual files, Windows 10 meets your needs by providing streamlined, usable solutions. In fact, you can take several steps in advance to prepare for data encryption and make the deployment quick and smooth. ### TPM pre-provisioning @@ -53,26 +53,26 @@ In Windows 7, preparing the TPM for use offered a couple of challenges: * You can turn on the TPM in the BIOS, which requires someone to either go into the BIOS settings to turn it on or to install a driver to turn it on from within Windows. * When you enable the TPM, it may require one or more restarts. -Basically, it was a big hassle. If IT staff were provisioning new PCs, they could handle all of this, but if you wanted to add BitLocker to devices that were already in users’ hands, those users would have struggled with the technical challenges and would either call IT for support or simply leave BitLocker disabled. +Basically, it was a big hassle. If IT staff were provisioning new PCs, they could handle all of this, but if you wanted to add BitLocker to devices that were already in users’ hands, those users would have struggled with the technical challenges and would either call IT for support or simply leave BitLocker disabled. **Question: In the "but if you wanted..." phrase, does "you" refer to the users themselves who would have called IT for support"?** Microsoft includes instrumentation in Windows 10 that enables the operating system to fully manage the TPM. There is no need to go into the BIOS, and all scenarios that required a restart have been eliminated. ## Deploy hard drive encryption BitLocker is capable of encrypting entire hard drives, including both system and data drives. BitLocker pre-provisioning can drastically reduce the time required to provision new PCs with BitLocker enabled. With Windows 10, administrators can turn on BitLocker and the TPM from within the Windows Preinstallation Environment before they install Windows or as part of an automated deployment task sequence without any user interaction. Combined with Used Disk Space Only encryption and a mostly empty drive (because Windows is not yet installed), it takes only a few seconds to enable BitLocker. -With earlier versions of Windows, administrators had to enable BitLocker after Windows had been installed. Although this process could be automated, BitLocker would need to encrypt the entire drive, a process that could take anywhere from several hours to more than a day depending on drive size and performance, which significantly delayed deployment. Microsoft has improved this process through multiple features in Windows 10. +With earlier versions of Windows, administrators had to enable BitLocker after Windows had been installed. Although this process could be automated, BitLocker would need to encrypt the entire drive, a process that could take anywhere from several hours to more than a day depending on drive size and performance, which significantly delayed deployment. Microsoft has improved this process through multiple features in Windows 10.**Question:In the phrase, "Although this process could be automated...", could it be mentioned that the process was not automated because BitLocker needed to encrypt the drive"?** -## BitLocker Device Encryption +## BitLocker device encryption Beginning in Windows 8.1, Windows automatically enables BitLocker Device Encryption on devices that support Modern Standby. With Windows 10, Microsoft offers BitLocker Device Encryption support on a much broader range of devices, including those that are Modern Standby, and devices that run Windows 10 Home edition. -Microsoft expects that most devices in the future will pass the testing requirements, which makes BitLocker Device Encryption pervasive across modern Windows devices. BitLocker Device Encryption further protects the system by transparently implementing device-wide data encryption. +Microsoft expects that most devices in the future will pass the testing requirements, which makes BitLocker device encryption pervasive across modern Windows devices. BitLocker device encryption further protects the system by transparently implementing device-wide data encryption. -Unlike a standard BitLocker implementation, BitLocker Device Encryption is enabled automatically so that the device is always protected. The following list outlines how this happens: +Unlike a standard BitLocker implementation, BitLocker device encryption is enabled automatically so that the device is always protected. The following list outlines how this happens: -* When a clean installation of Windows 10 is completed and the out-of-box experience is finished, the computer is prepared for first use. As part of this preparation, BitLocker Device Encryption is initialized on the operating system drive and fixed data drives on the computer with a clear key (this is the equivalent of standard BitLocker suspended state). In this state, the drive is shown with a warning icon in Windows Explorer. The yellow warning icon is removed after the TPM protector is created and the recovery key is backed up, as explained in the following bullet points. -* If the device is not domain joined, a Microsoft account that has been granted administrative privileges on the device is required. When the administrator uses a Microsoft account to sign in, the clear key is removed, a recovery key is uploaded to the online Microsoft account, and a TPM protector is created. Should a device require the recovery key, the user will be guided to use an alternate device and navigate to a recovery key access URL to retrieve the recovery key by using his or her Microsoft account credentials. -* If the user uses a domain account to sign in, the clear key is not removed until the user joins the device to a domain and the recovery key is successfully backed up to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). You must enable the **Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drives** Group Policy setting, and select the **Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for operating system drives** option. With this configuration, the recovery password is created automatically when the computer joins the domain, and then the recovery key is backed up to AD DS, the TPM protector is created, and the clear key is removed. +* When a clean installation of Windows 10 is completed and the out-of-box experience is finished, the computer is prepared for first use. As part of this preparation, BitLocker device encryption is initialized on the operating system drive and fixed data drives on the computer with a clear key (this is the equivalent of standard BitLocker suspended state). In this state, the drive is shown with a warning icon in Windows Explorer. The yellow warning icon is removed after the TPM protector is created and the recovery key is backed up, as explained in the following bullet points. +* If the device is not domain-joined, a Microsoft account that has been granted administrative privileges on the device is required. When the administrator uses a Microsoft account to sign in, the clear key is removed, a recovery key is uploaded to the online Microsoft account, and a TPM protector is created. Should a device require the recovery key, the users will be guided to use an alternate device and navigate to a recovery key access URL to retrieve the recovery key by using their Microsoft account credentials. +* If the user uses a domain account to sign in, the clear key is not removed until the user joins the device to a domain and the recovery key is successfully backed up to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). You must enable the **Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption\\Operating System Drives** group policy setting, and select the **Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for operating system drives** option. With this configuration, the recovery password is created automatically when the computer joins the domain, and then the recovery key is backed up to AD DS, the TPM protector is created, and the clear key is removed. * Similar to signing in with a domain account, the clear key is removed when the user logs on to an Azure AD account on the device. As described in the bullet point above, the recovery password is created automatically when the user authenticates to Azure AD. Then, the recovery key is backed up to Azure AD, the TPM protector is created, and the clear key is removed. Microsoft recommends that BitLocker Device Encryption be enabled on any systems that support it, but the automatic BitLocker Device Encryption process can be prevented by changing the following registry setting: @@ -80,13 +80,13 @@ Microsoft recommends that BitLocker Device Encryption be enabled on any systems - **Value**: PreventDeviceEncryption equal to True (1) - **Type**: REG\_DWORD -Administrators can manage domain-joined devices that have BitLocker Device Encryption enabled through Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM). In this case, BitLocker Device Encryption automatically makes additional BitLocker options available. No conversion or encryption is required, and MBAM can manage the full BitLocker policy set if any configuration changes are required. +Administrators can manage domain-joined devices that have BitLocker device encryption enabled through Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM). In this case, BitLocker device encryption automatically makes additional BitLocker options available. No conversion or encryption is required, and MBAM can manage the full BitLocker policy set if any configuration changes are required. ## Used Disk Space Only encryption BitLocker in earlier Windows versions could take a long time to encrypt a drive, because it encrypted every byte on the volume (including parts that did not have data). That is still the most secure way to encrypt a drive, especially if a drive has previously contained confidential data that has since been moved or deleted. In that case, traces of the confidential data could remain on portions of the drive marked as unused. But why encrypt a new drive when you can simply encrypt the data as it is being written? To reduce encryption time, BitLocker in Windows 10 lets users choose to encrypt just their data. Depending on the amount of data on the drive, this option can reduce encryption time by more than 99 percent. -Exercise caution when encrypting only used space on an existing volume on which confidential data may have already been stored in an unencrypted state, however, because those sectors can be recovered through disk-recovery tools until they are overwritten by new encrypted data. In contrast, encrypting only used space on a brand-new volume can significantly decrease deployment time without the security risk because all new data will be encrypted as it is written to the disk. +Exercise caution when encrypting only used space on an existing volume on which confidential data may have already been stored in an unencrypted state, however, because those sectors can be recovered through disk-recovery tools until they are overwritten by new encrypted data. In contrast, encrypting only used space on a brand-new volume significantly decreases deployment time without the security risk because all new data is encrypted as it is written to the disk. ## Encrypted hard drive support @@ -98,36 +98,36 @@ For more information about encrypted hard drives, see [Encrypted Hard Drive](../ An effective implementation of information protection, like most security controls, considers usability as well as security. Users typically prefer a simple security experience. In fact, the more transparent a security solution becomes, the more likely users are to conform to it. It is crucial that organizations protect information on their PCs regardless of the state of the computer or the intent of users. This protection should not be cumbersome to users. One undesirable and previously commonplace situation is when the user is prompted for input during preboot, and then again during Windows logon. Challenging users for input more than once should be avoided. -Windows 10 can enable a true SSO experience from the preboot environment on modern devices and in some cases even on older devices when robust information protection configurations are in place. The TPM in isolation is able to securely protect the BitLocker encryption key while it is at rest, and it can securely unlock the operating system drive. When the key is in use and thus in memory, a combination of hardware and Windows capabilities can secure the key and prevent unauthorized access through cold-boot attacks. Although other countermeasures like PIN-based unlock are available, they are not as user-friendly; depending on the devices’ configuration they may not offer additional security when it comes to key protection. For more information, see [BitLocker Countermeasures](bitlocker-countermeasures.md). +Windows 10 can enable a true SSO experience from the preboot environment on modern devices and in some cases even on older devices when robust information protection configurations are in place. The TPM in isolation is able to securely protect the BitLocker encryption key while it is at rest, and the TPM can securely unlock the operating system drive. When the key is in use and thus in memory, a combination of hardware and Windows capabilities secures the key and prevents unauthorized access through cold-boot attacks. Although other countermeasures like PIN-based unlock are available, they are not as user-friendly; depending on the devices’ configuration, the countermeasures may not offer additional security when it comes to key protection. For more information, see [BitLocker Countermeasures](bitlocker-countermeasures.md). ## Manage passwords and PINs -When BitLocker is enabled on a system drive and the PC has a TPM, you can choose to require that users type a PIN before BitLocker will unlock the drive. Such a PIN requirement can prevent an attacker who has physical access to a PC from even getting to the Windows logon, which makes it virtually impossible for the attacker to access or modify user data and system files. +When BitLocker is enabled on a system drive and the PC has a TPM, you can choose to make it mandatory for users to type a PIN before BitLocker unlocks the drive. Such a PIN requirement can prevent an attacker who has physical access to a PC from even getting to the Windows logon, which makes it virtually impossible for the attacker to access or modify user data and system files. -Requiring a PIN at startup is a useful security feature because it acts as a second authentication factor (a second “something you know”). This configuration comes with some costs, however. One of the most significant is the need to change the PIN regularly. In enterprises that used BitLocker with Windows 7 and the Windows Vista operating system, users had to contact systems administrators to update their BitLocker PIN or password. This requirement not only increased management costs but made users less willing to change their BitLocker PIN or password on a regular basis. +Requiring a PIN at startup is a useful security feature because the PIN acts as a second authentication factor (a second “something you know”). This configuration comes with some costs, however. One of the most significant cost is the need to change the PIN regularly. In enterprises that used BitLocker with Windows 7 and the Windows Vista operating system, users had to contact systems administrators to update their BitLocker PIN or password. This requirement not only increased management costs but made users less willing to change their BitLocker PIN or password on a regular basis. Windows 10 users can update their BitLocker PINs and passwords themselves, without administrator credentials. Not only will this feature reduce support costs, but it could improve security, too, because it encourages users to change their PINs and passwords more often. In addition, Modern Standby devices do not require a PIN for startup: They are designed to start infrequently and have other mitigations in place that further reduce the attack surface of the system. For more information about how startup security works and the countermeasures that Windows 10 provides, see [Protect BitLocker from pre-boot attacks](protect-bitlocker-from-pre-boot-attacks.md). ## Configure Network Unlock -Some organizations have location-specific data security requirements. This is most common in environments where high-value data is stored on PCs. The network environment may provide crucial data protection and enforce mandatory authentication; therefore, policy states that those PCs should not leave the building or be disconnected from the corporate network. Safeguards like physical security locks and geofencing may help enforce this policy as reactive controls. Beyond these, a proactive security control that grants data access only when the PC is connected to the corporate network is necessary. +Some organizations have location-specific data security requirements. This is most common in environments where high-value data is stored on PCs. The network environment may provide crucial data protection and enforce mandatory authentication; therefore, the policy states that those PCs should not leave the building or be disconnected from the corporate network. Safeguards like physical security locks and geofencing may help enforce this policy as reactive controls. Beyond these, a proactive security control that grants data access only when the PC is connected to the corporate network is necessary. -Network Unlock enables BitLocker-protected PCs to start automatically when connected to a wired corporate network on which Windows Deployment Services runs. Anytime the PC is not connected to the corporate network, a user must type a PIN to unlock the drive (if PIN-based unlock is enabled). -Network Unlock requires the following infrastructure: +Network unlock feature enables BitLocker-protected PCs to start automatically when connected to a wired corporate network on which Windows deployment services run. Anytime the PC is not connected to the corporate network, a user must type a PIN to unlock the drive (if PIN-based unlock is enabled). +Network unlock feature requires the following infrastructure: * Client PCs that have Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware version 2.3.1 or later, which supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) -* A server running at least Windows Server 2012 with the Windows Deployment Services role +* A server running at least Windows Server 2012 with the Windows deployment services role * A server with the DHCP server role installed -For more information about how to configure Network Unlock, see [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md). +For more information about how to configure Network unlock feature, see [BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock](bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md). -## Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring +## Microsoft BitLocker administration and monitoring -Part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, MBAM makes it easier to manage and support BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. MBAM 2.5 with Service Pack 1, the latest version, has the following key features: +Being a part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, MBAM makes it easier to manage and support BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. MBAM 2.5 with Service Pack 1, the latest version, has the following key features: * Enables administrators to automate the process of encrypting volumes on client computers across the enterprise. * Enables security officers to quickly determine the compliance state of individual computers or even of the enterprise itself. -* Provides centralized reporting and hardware management with Microsoft Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. +* Provides centralized reporting and hardware management with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. * Reduces the workload on the help desk to assist end users with BitLocker recovery requests. * Enables end users to recover encrypted devices independently by using the Self-Service Portal. * Enables security officers to easily audit access to recovery key information. From f0d80c4d7242d052745545b9bf403136eadb9f53 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:08:30 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 046/192] Reviewed_bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md Made a minor change, hence committing directly back to the same branch. --- .../bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md index 1ac97c6ce1..0ef2f9bfe1 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-use-bitlocker-recovery-password-viewer.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker This topic describes how to use the BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer. -The BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer tool is an optional tool included with the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). It lets you locate and view BitLocker recovery passwords that are stored in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). You can use this tool to help recover data that is stored on a drive that has been encrypted by using BitLocker. The BitLocker Active Directory Recovery Password Viewer tool is an extension for the Active Directory Users and Computers Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in. Using this tool, you can examine a computer object's **Properties** dialog box to view the corresponding BitLocker recovery passwords. Additionally, you can right-click a domain container and then search for a BitLocker recovery password across all the domains in the Active Directory forest. You can also search for a password by password identifier (ID). +The BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer tool is an optional tool included with the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). It lets you locate and view BitLocker recovery passwords that are stored in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). You can use this tool to help recover data that is stored on a drive that has been encrypted by using BitLocker. The BitLocker Active Directory Recovery Password Viewer tool is an extension for the Active Directory Users and Computers Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in. Using this tool, you can examine a computer object's **Properties** dialog box to view the corresponding BitLocker recovery passwords. Additionally, you can right-click a domain container and then search for a BitLocker recovery password across all the domains in the Active Directory. You can also search for a password by password identifier (ID). ## Before you start From fce80b34486031ad2f77a7e0b7b8260197fba65d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:12:35 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 047/192] Reviewed-PR3755 (#3873) Made a few changes. --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md | 14 +++++--------- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md index 6d996b7090..862c89585a 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md @@ -26,16 +26,12 @@ If you've entered the correct Bitlocker recovery key multiple times, and are sti > [!NOTE] > Try these steps only after you have restarted your device at least once. -1. On the initial recovery screen, don't enter your recovery key. Instead, select **Skip this drive**. +1. On the initial recovery screen, don't enter your recovery key, instead, select **Skip this drive**. -1. On the next screen, select **Troubleshoot**. +2. Navigate to **Troubleshoot** > **Advanced options**, and select **Command prompt**. -1. On the Troubleshoot screen, select **Advanced options**. +3. From the WinRE command prompt, manually unlock your drive: `manage-bde.exe -unlock C: -rp ` -1. On the Advanced options screen, select **Command prompt**. +4. Suspend operating system drive protection: `manage-bde.exe -protectors -disable C:` -1. From the WinRE command prompt, manually unlock your drive: `manage-bde.exe -unlock C: -rp ` - -1. Suspend operating system drive protection: `manage-bde.exe -protectors -disable C:` - -1. Once the last command is run, you can safely exit the command prompt and continue to boot into your operating system +5. Once the last command is run, you can exit the command prompt and continue to boot into your operating system. From 455f1d4f9e93bfcb7634b71170f2baf1e50effb7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:40:08 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 048/192] Update bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md index 44d61a42d3..c3f893db23 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md @@ -110,7 +110,6 @@ You must configure the WDS server so that it can communicate with DHCP (and opti ### Confirm the WDS Service is running To confirm that the WDS service is running, use the Services Management Console or Windows PowerShell. To confirm that the service is running in Services Management Console, open the console using **services.msc** and check the status of the Windows Deployment Services service. -**Question: Is "Windows Deployment" a service or is the service name itself "Windows Deployment Services"? To confirm that the service is running using Windows PowerShell, use the following command: From 28ce946dab57018fd1b8369f30e9009e2cf5b149 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:58:07 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 049/192] Reviewed_bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md (#3883) --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md index eef3b2f226..2894fbd5ab 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md @@ -27,7 +27,11 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker **How does BitLocker work with operating system drives** -You can use BitLocker to mitigate unauthorized data access on lost or stolen computers by encrypting all user files and system files on the operating system drive, including the swap files and hibernation files, and checking the integrity of early boot components and Boot Configuration Data (BCD). For further information, see [BitLocker overview] (bitlocker-deviceencryption-overview.md#internal-drive-encryption). +You can use BitLocker to mitigate unauthorized data access on lost or stolen computers by: +- Encrypting all user files and system files (including the swap files and hibernation files) on the operating system drive. +- Checking the integrity of early boot components and Boot Configuration Data (BCD). + +For more information, see [BitLocker overview] (bitlocker-deviceencryption-overview.md#internal-drive-encryption). **How does BitLocker work with fixed and removable data drives** @@ -43,6 +47,7 @@ For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-deviceencryption-overview. > [!NOTE] > Dynamic disks are not supported by BitLocker. Dynamic data volumes are not displayed in the Control Panel. Although the operating system volume is always displayed in the Control Panel, regardless of whether it is a dynamic disk, it cannot be protected by BitLocker if it is a dynamic disk. +**Question - The above statement is not clear**. ## Why are two partitions required? Why does the system drive have to be so large? @@ -66,7 +71,7 @@ Beginning with Windows 10, version 1803, you can check TPM status in **Windows D Yes, you can enable BitLocker on an operating system drive that does not have a TPM version 1.2 or higher, which can be done through the following options: - If the BIOS or UEFI firmware has the ability to read from a USB flash drive in the boot environment, you can use a removable disk. To help determine whether a computer can read from a USB device during the boot process, use the BitLocker system check as part of the BitLocker setup process. This system check performs tests to confirm that the computer can properly read from the USB devices at the appropriate time and that the computer meets other BitLocker requirements. -- You can use a password or a PIN to unlock the encrypted disk–This is because BitLocker will not unlock the protected drive until BitLocker's own volume master key is first released by either the computer's TPM or a USB flash drive containing the BitLocker startup key for that computer. +- You can use a password or a PIN to unlock the encrypted disk. This is because BitLocker will not unlock the protected drive until BitLocker's own volume master key is first released by either the computer's TPM or a USB flash drive containing the BitLocker startup key for that computer. - In addition to the above two options, the volume master key can be encrypted with a password or a PIN so that it can be displayed in a decrypted version when the user keys in the password. From 53e561c58de49752ffcbfd6e0b71c4b95b9d8f37 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:40:59 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 050/192] Update bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md index 2894fbd5ab..67965a1d33 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ For more information, see [BitLocker overview] (bitlocker-deviceencryption-overv **How does BitLocker work with fixed and removable data drives** -You can use BitLocker to encrypt the entire content of a data drive. You can use group policy to make it mandatory for BitLocker to be enabled on a drive before the computer can write data to the drive. BitLocker can be configured with a variety of unlock-methods for data drives, and a data drive supports multiple unlock-methods. For more information, see [BitLocker overview](bitlocker-deviceencryption-overview.md). +You can use BitLocker to encrypt the entire content of a data drive. You can use group policy to make it mandatory for BitLocker to be enabled on a drive before the computer can write data to the drive. BitLocker can be configured with a variety of unlock-methods for data drives, and a data drive supports multiple unlock-methods. For more information, see [BitLocker overview](bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md). ## Does BitLocker support multifactor authentication? @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Yes, BitLocker supports multifactor authentication for operating system drives. ## What are the BitLocker hardware and software requirements? -For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-deviceencryption-overview.md#system-requirements-BitLocker). +For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md#system-requirements-BitLocker). > [!NOTE] > Dynamic disks are not supported by BitLocker. Dynamic data volumes are not displayed in the Control Panel. Although the operating system volume is always displayed in the Control Panel, regardless of whether it is a dynamic disk, it cannot be protected by BitLocker if it is a dynamic disk. From c3d11725fd1158e6b8c9bb3f98091b8e2391980c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:16:41 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 051/192] Update bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md index 67965a1d33..0a750974a7 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ For more information, see [BitLocker overview] (bitlocker-deviceencryption-overv **How does BitLocker work with fixed and removable data drives** -You can use BitLocker to encrypt the entire content of a data drive. You can use group policy to make it mandatory for BitLocker to be enabled on a drive before the computer can write data to the drive. BitLocker can be configured with a variety of unlock-methods for data drives, and a data drive supports multiple unlock-methods. For more information, see [BitLocker overview](bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md). +You can use BitLocker to encrypt the entire content of a data drive. You can use group policy to make it mandatory for BitLocker to be enabled on a drive before the computer can write data to the drive. BitLocker can be configured with a variety of unlock-methods for data drives, and a data drive supports multiple unlock-methods. For more information, see [BitLocker overview](bitlocker-overview.md). ## Does BitLocker support multifactor authentication? @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Yes, BitLocker supports multifactor authentication for operating system drives. ## What are the BitLocker hardware and software requirements? -For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md#system-requirements-BitLocker). +For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-overview.md#system-requirements). > [!NOTE] > Dynamic disks are not supported by BitLocker. Dynamic data volumes are not displayed in the Control Panel. Although the operating system volume is always displayed in the Control Panel, regardless of whether it is a dynamic disk, it cannot be protected by BitLocker if it is a dynamic disk. From 0d5c816685fc98d9b5f56a152fd3919a475e91b0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:26:51 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 052/192] Update bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md index 0a750974a7..92b832954b 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md @@ -47,7 +47,6 @@ For requirements, see [System requirements](bitlocker-overview.md#system-require > [!NOTE] > Dynamic disks are not supported by BitLocker. Dynamic data volumes are not displayed in the Control Panel. Although the operating system volume is always displayed in the Control Panel, regardless of whether it is a dynamic disk, it cannot be protected by BitLocker if it is a dynamic disk. -**Question - The above statement is not clear**. ## Why are two partitions required? Why does the system drive have to be so large? From cd68c0ce90d44af9aa6f5ea28a3e4d379991380b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:14:56 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 053/192] Update bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md --- .../bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md | 68 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+), 34 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md index c3f893db23..5bc6c7d0be 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md @@ -18,17 +18,17 @@ ms.date: 02/28/2019 ms.custom: bitlocker --- -# BitLocker: How to enable Network Unlock +# BitLocker: How to enable network unlock **Applies to** - Windows 10 -This topic describes how BitLocker Network Unlock works and how to configure it. +This topic describes how BitLocker network unlock works and how to configure it. -Network Unlock was introduced in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 as a BitLocker protector option for operating system volumes. Network Unlock enables easier management for BitLocker-enabled desktops and servers in a domain environment by providing automatic unlock of operating system volumes at system reboot when connected to a wired corporate network. This feature requires the client hardware to have a DHCP driver implemented in its UEFI firmware. +Network Unlock was introduced in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 as a BitLocker protector option for operating system volumes. Network unlock enables easier management for BitLocker-enabled desktops and servers in a domain environment by providing automatic unlock of operating system volumes at system reboot when connected to a wired corporate network. This feature requires the client hardware to have a DHCP driver implemented in its UEFI firmware. Without Network Unlock, operating system volumes protected by TPM+PIN protectors require a PIN to be entered when a computer reboots or resumes from hibernation (for example, by Wake on LAN). This can make it difficult to enterprises to roll out software patches to unattended desktops and remotely administered servers. -Network Unlock allows BitLocker-enabled systems that have a TPM+PIN and that meet the hardware requirements to boot into Windows without user intervention. Network Unlock works in a similar fashion to the TPM+StartupKey at boot. Rather than needing to read the StartupKey from USB media, however, the Network Unlock feature needs the key to be composed from a key stored in the TPM and an encrypted network key that is sent to the server, decrypted and returned to the client in a secure session. +Network unlock allows BitLocker-enabled systems that have a TPM+PIN and that meet the hardware requirements to boot into Windows without user intervention. Network unlock works in a similar fashion to the TPM+StartupKey at boot. Rather than needing to read the StartupKey from USB media, however, the Network Unlock feature needs the key to be composed from a key stored in the TPM and an encrypted network key that is sent to the server, decrypted and returned to the client in a secure session. This topic contains: @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ This topic contains: - [Troubleshoot Network Unlock](#bkmk-troubleshoot) - [Configure Network Unlock on unsupported systems](#bkmk-unsupportedsystems) -## Network Unlock core requirements +## Network unlock core requirements Network Unlock must meet mandatory hardware and software requirements before the feature can automatically unlock domain-joined systems. These requirements include: @@ -59,19 +59,19 @@ The network stack must be enabled to use the Network Unlock feature. Equipment m > [!NOTE] > To properly support DHCP within UEFI, the UEFI-based system should be in native mode without a compatibility support module (CSM) enabled. -For Network Unlock to work reliably on computers running Windows 8 and later versions, the first network adapter on the computer, usually the onboard adapter, must be configured to support DHCP and must be used for Network Unlock. This is especially worth noting when you have multiple adapters, and you wish to configure one without DHCP, such as for a lights-out management protocol. This configuration is necessary because Network Unlock will stop enumerating adapters when it reaches one with a DHCP port failure for any reason. Thus, if the first enumerated adapter does not support DHCP, is not plugged into the network, or fails to report availability of the DHCP port for any reason, then Network Unlock fails. +For network unlock to work reliably on computers running Windows 8 and later versions, the first network adapter on the computer, usually the onboard adapter, must be configured to support DHCP and must be used for Network Unlock. This is especially worth noting when you have multiple adapters, and you wish to configure one without DHCP, such as for a lights-out management protocol. This configuration is necessary because network unlock stops enumerating adapters when it reaches one with a DHCP port failure for any reason. Thus, if the first enumerated adapter does not support DHCP, is not plugged into the network, or fails to report availability of the DHCP port for any reason, then Network Unlock fails. The Network Unlock server component is installed on supported versions of Windows Server 2012 and later as a Windows feature that uses Server Manager or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. The feature name is BitLocker Network Unlock in Server Manager and BitLocker-NetworkUnlock in Windows PowerShell. This feature is a core requirement. -Network Unlock requires Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in the environment where the feature will be utilized. Configuration of the WDS installation is not required; however, the WDS service must be running on the server. +Network unlock requires Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in the environment where the feature will be utilized. Configuration of the WDS installation is not required; however, the WDS service must be running on the server. The network key is stored on the system drive along with an AES 256 session key and encrypted with the 2048-bit RSA public key of the Unlock server certificate. The network key is decrypted with the help of a provider on a supported version of Windows Server running WDS, and returned encrypted with its corresponding session key. ## Network Unlock sequence -The unlock sequence starts on the client side when the Windows boot manager detects the existence of Network Unlock protector. It leverages the DHCP driver in UEFI to obtain an IP address for IPv4 and then broadcasts a vendor-specific DHCP request that contains the network key and a session key for the reply, all encrypted by the server's Network Unlock certificate, as described above. The Network Unlock provider on the supported WDS server recognizes the vendor-specific request, decrypts it with the RSA private key, and returns the network key encrypted with the session key via its own vendor-specific DHCP reply. +The unlock sequence starts on the client side when the Windows boot manager detects the existence of network unlock protector. It leverages the DHCP driver in UEFI to obtain an IP address for IPv4 and then broadcasts a vendor-specific DHCP request that contains the network key and a session key for the reply, all encrypted by the server's Network Unlock certificate, as described above. The Network Unlock provider on the supported WDS server recognizes the vendor-specific request, decrypts it with the RSA private key, and returns the network key encrypted with the session key via its own vendor-specific DHCP reply. -On the server side, the WDS server role has an optional plugin component, like a PXE provider, which is what handles the incoming Network Unlock requests. You can also configure the provider with subnet restrictions, which would require that the IP address provided by the client in the Network Unlock request belong to a permitted subnet to release the network key to the client. In instances where the Network Unlock provider is unavailable, BitLocker fails over to the next available protector to unlock the drive. In a typical configuration, this means the standard TPM+PIN unlock screen is presented to unlock the drive. +On the server side, the WDS server role has an optional plugin component, like a PXE provider, which is what handles the incoming network unlock requests. You can also configure the provider with subnet restrictions, which would require that the IP address provided by the client in the network unlock request belong to a permitted subnet to release the network key to the client. In instances where the Network Unlock provider is unavailable, BitLocker fails over to the next available protector to unlock the drive. In a typical configuration, this means the standard TPM+PIN unlock screen is presented to unlock the drive. The server side configuration to enable Network Unlock also requires provisioning a 2048-bit RSA public/private key pair in the form of an X.509 certificate, and distributing the public key certificate to the clients. This certificate must be managed and deployed through the Group Policy editor directly on a domain controller with at least a Domain Functional Level of Windows Server 2012. This certificate is the public key that encrypts the intermediate network key (which is one of the two secrets required to unlock the drive; the other secret is stored in the TPM). @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ The server side configuration to enable Network Unlock also requires provisionin 1. The Windows boot manager detects that a Network Unlock protector exists in the BitLocker configuration. 2. The client computer uses its DHCP driver in the UEFI to obtain a valid IPv4 IP address. 3. The client computer broadcasts a vendor-specific DHCP request that contains: - 1. A network key (a 256-bit intermediate key) that is encrypted by using the 2048-bit RSA Public Key of the Network Unlock certificate from the WDS server. + 1. A network key (a 256-bit intermediate key) that is encrypted by using the 2048-bit RSA Public Key of the network unlock certificate from the WDS server. 2. An AES-256 session key for the reply. 4. The Network Unlock provider on the WDS server recognizes the vendor-specific request. 5. The provider decrypts it with the WDS server’s BitLocker Network Unlock certificate RSA private key. @@ -91,13 +91,13 @@ The server side configuration to enable Network Unlock also requires provisionin 8. This combined key is used to create an AES-256 key that unlocks the volume. 9. Windows continues the boot sequence. -## Configure Network Unlock +## Configure network unlock -The following steps allow an administrator to configure Network Unlock in a domain where the Domain Functional Level is at least Windows Server 2012. +The following steps allow an administrator to configure network unlock in a domain where the Domain Functional Level is at least Windows Server 2012. ### Install the WDS Server role -The BitLocker Network Unlock feature installs the WDS role if it is not already installed. If you want to install it separately before you install BitLocker Network Unlock, you can use Server Manager or Windows PowerShell. To install the role using Server Manager, select the **Windows Deployment Services** role in Server Manager. +The BitLocker network unlock feature installs the WDS role if it is not already installed. If you want to install it separately before you install BitLocker network unlock, you can use Server Manager or Windows PowerShell. To install the role using Server Manager, select the **Windows Deployment Services** role in Server Manager. To install the role using Windows PowerShell, use the following command: @@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ Get-Service WDSServer ``` ### Install the Network Unlock feature -To install the Network Unlock feature, use Server Manager or Windows PowerShell. To install the feature using Server Manager, select the **BitLocker Network Unlock** feature in the Server Manager console. +To install the network unlock feature, use Server Manager or Windows PowerShell. To install the feature using Server Manager, select the **BitLocker Network Unlock** feature in the Server Manager console. To install the feature using Windows PowerShell, use the following command: @@ -151,13 +151,13 @@ A properly configured Active Directory Services Certification Authority can use 16. Select the **Security** tab. Confirm that the **Domain Admins** group has been granted **Enroll** permission. 17. Click **OK** to complete configuration of the template. -To add the Network Unlock template to the Certification Authority, open the Certification Authority snap-in (certsrv.msc). Right-click the **Certificate Templates** item and choose **New, Certificate Template to issue**. Select the previously created BitLocker Network Unlock certificate. +To add the network unlock template to the Certification Authority, open the Certification Authority snap-in (certsrv.msc). Right-click the **Certificate Templates** item and choose **New, Certificate Template to issue**. Select the previously created BitLocker network unlock certificate. -After adding the Network Unlock template to the Certification Authority, this certificate can be used to configure BitLocker Network Unlock. +After adding the Network Unlock template to the Certification Authority, this certificate can be used to configure BitLocker network unlock. ### Create the Network Unlock certificate -Network Unlock can use imported certificates from an existing PKI infrastructure, or you can use a self-signed certificate. +Network unlock can use imported certificates from an existing PKI infrastructure, or you can use a self-signed certificate. To enroll a certificate from an existing certification authority (CA), do the following: @@ -235,11 +235,11 @@ With the certificate and key created, deploy them to the infrastructure to prope 3. In the **File to Import** dialog, choose the .pfx file created previously. 4. Enter the password used to create the .pfx and complete the wizard. -### Configure group policy settings for Network Unlock +### Configure group policy settings for network unlock With certificate and key deployed to the WDS server for Network Unlock, the final step is to use group policy settings to deploy the public key certificate to computers that you want to be able to unlock using the Network Unlock key. Group policy settings for BitLocker can be found under **\\Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption** using the Local Group Policy Editor or the Microsoft Management Console. -The following steps describe how to enable the group policy setting that is a requirement for configuring Network Unlock. +The following steps describe how to enable the group policy setting that is a requirement for configuring network unlock. 1. Open Group Policy Management Console (gpmc.msc). 2. Enable the policy **Require additional authentication at startup** and select the **Require startup PIN with TPM** or **Allow startup PIN with TPM** option. @@ -255,12 +255,12 @@ The following steps describe how to deploy the required group policy setting: 3. Create a new Group Policy Object or modify an existing object to enable the **Allow network unlock at startup** setting. 4. Deploy the public certificate to clients: - 1. Within Group Policy Management Console, navigate to the following location: **Computer Configuration\\Policies\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Public Key Policies\\BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock Certificate**. + 1. Within group policy management console, navigate to the following location: **Computer Configuration\\Policies\\Windows Settings\\Security Settings\\Public Key Policies\\BitLocker Drive Encryption Network Unlock Certificate**. 2. Right-click the folder and select **Add Network Unlock Certificate**. 3. Follow the wizard steps and import the .cer file that was copied earlier. > [!NOTE] -> Only one Network Unlock Certificate can be available at a time. If a new certificate is required, delete the current certificate before deploying a new one. The Network Unlock certificate is located in the **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP** key on the client computer. +> Only one network unlock certificate can be available at a time. If a new certificate is required, delete the current certificate before deploying a new one. The Network Unlock certificate is located in the **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP** key on the client computer. 5. Reboot the clients after deploying the group policy. > [!NOTE] @@ -268,9 +268,9 @@ The following steps describe how to deploy the required group policy setting: ### Subnet policy configuration files on WDS Server (Optional) -By default, all clients with the correct Network Unlock Certificate and valid Network Unlock protectors that have wired access to a Network Unlock-enabled WDS server via DHCP are unlocked by the server. A subnet policy configuration file on the WDS server can be created to limit which are the subnet(s) the Network Unlock clients can use to unlock. +By default, all clients with the correct network unlock certificate and valid Network Unlock protectors that have wired access to a network unlock-enabled WDS server via DHCP are unlocked by the server. A subnet policy configuration file on the WDS server can be created to limit which are the subnet(s) the network unlock clients can use to unlock. -The configuration file, called bde-network-unlock.ini, must be located in the same directory as the Network Unlock provider DLL (%windir%\System32\Nkpprov.dll) and it applies to both IPv6 and IPv4 DHCP implementations. If the subnet configuration policy becomes corrupted, the provider fails and stops responding to requests. +The configuration file, called bde-network-unlock.ini, must be located in the same directory as the network unlock provider DLL (%windir%\System32\Nkpprov.dll) and it applies to both IPv6 and IPv4 DHCP implementations. If the subnet configuration policy becomes corrupted, the provider fails and stops responding to requests. The subnet policy configuration file must use a “\[SUBNETS\]” section to identify the specific subnets. The named subnets may then be used to specify restrictions in certificate subsections. Subnets are defined as simple name–value pairs, in the common INI format, where each subnet has its own line, with the name on the left of the equal-sign, and the subnet identified on the right of the equal-sign as a Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) address or range. The key word “ENABLED” is disallowed for subnet names. @@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ Following the \[SUBNETS\] section, there can be sections for each Network Unlock > [!NOTE] > When specifying the certificate thumbprint, do not include any spaces. If spaces are included in the thumbprint, the subnet configuration fails because the thumbprint will not be recognized as valid. -Subnet restrictions are defined within each certificate section by denoting the allowed list of permitted subnets. If any subnets are listed in a certificate section, then only those subnets are permitted for that certificate. If no subnet is listed in a certificate section, then all subnets are permitted for that certificate. If a certificate does not have a section in the subnet policy configuration file, then no subnet restrictions are applied for unlocking with that certificate. This means for restrictions to apply to every certificate, there must be a certificate section for every Network Unlock certificate on the server, and an explicit allowed list set for each certificate section. +Subnet restrictions are defined within each certificate section by denoting the allowed list of permitted subnets. If any subnets are listed in a certificate section, then only those subnets are permitted for that certificate. If no subnet is listed in a certificate section, then all subnets are permitted for that certificate. If a certificate does not have a section in the subnet policy configuration file, then no subnet restrictions are applied for unlocking with that certificate. This means for restrictions to apply to every certificate, there must be a certificate section for every network unlock certificate on the server, and an explicit allowed list set for each certificate section. Subnet lists are created by putting the name of a subnet from the \[SUBNETS\] section on its own line below the certificate section header. Then, the server will only unlock clients with this certificate on the subnet(s) specified as in the list. For troubleshooting, a subnet can be quickly excluded without deleting it from the section by simply commenting it out with a prepended semi-colon. ```ini @@ -303,26 +303,26 @@ To disallow the use of a certificate altogether, its subnet list may contain the ## Turning off Network Unlock -To turn off the unlock server, the PXE provider can be unregistered from the WDS server or uninstalled altogether. However, to stop clients from creating Network Unlock protectors, the **Allow Network Unlock at startup** group policy setting should be disabled. When this policy setting is updated to **disabled** on client computers, any Network Unlock key protector on the computer is deleted. Alternatively, the BitLocker Network Unlock certificate policy can be deleted on the domain controller to accomplish the same task for an entire domain. +To turn off the unlock server, the PXE provider can be unregistered from the WDS server or uninstalled altogether. However, to stop clients from creating network unlock protectors, the **Allow Network Unlock at startup** group policy setting should be disabled. When this policy setting is updated to **disabled** on client computers, any Network Unlock key protector on the computer is deleted. Alternatively, the BitLocker network unlock certificate policy can be deleted on the domain controller to accomplish the same task for an entire domain. > [!NOTE] -> Removing the FVE_NKP certificate store that contains the Network Unlock certificate and key on the WDS server will also effectively disable the server’s ability to respond to unlock requests for that certificate. However, this is seen as an error condition and is not a supported or recommended method for turning off the Network Unlock server. +> Removing the FVE_NKP certificate store that contains the network unlock certificate and key on the WDS server will also effectively disable the server’s ability to respond to unlock requests for that certificate. However, this is seen as an error condition and is not a supported or recommended method for turning off the network unlock server. ## Update Network Unlock certificates -To update the certificates used by Network Unlock, administrators need to import or generate the new certificate for the server and then update the Network Unlock certificate group policy setting on the domain controller. +To update the certificates used by network unlock, administrators need to import or generate the new certificate for the server and then update the network unlock certificate group policy setting on the domain controller. > [!NOTE] > Servers that do not receive the Group Policy Object (GPO) will require a PIN when booting. In such cases, the reason why the server did not receive the GPO to update the certificate needs to be investigated. ## Troubleshoot Network Unlock -Troubleshooting Network Unlock issues begins by verifying the environment. Many times, a small configuration issue can be the root cause of the failure. Items to verify include: +Troubleshooting network unlock issues begins by verifying the environment. Many times, a small configuration issue can be the root cause of the failure. Items to verify include: - Verify that the client hardware is UEFI-based and is on firmware version 2.3.1 and that the UEFI firmware is in native mode without a Compatibility Support Module (CSM) for BIOS mode enabled. Do this by checking that the firmware does not have an option enabled such as "Legacy mode" or "Compatibility mode" or that the firmware does not appear to be in a BIOS-like mode. - All required roles and services are installed and started. -- Public and private certificates have been published and are in the proper certificate containers. The presence of the Network Unlock certificate can be verified in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC.exe) on the WDS server with the certificate snap-ins for the local computer enabled. The client certificate can be verified by checking the registry key **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP** on the client computer. -- Group policy for Network Unlock is enabled and linked to the appropriate domains. +- Public and private certificates have been published and are in the proper certificate containers. The presence of the network unlock certificate can be verified in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC.exe) on the WDS server with the certificate snap-ins for the local computer enabled. The client certificate can be verified by checking the registry key **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates\\FVE\_NKP** on the client computer. +- Group policy for network unlock is enabled and linked to the appropriate domains. - Verify whether group policy is reaching the clients properly. This can be done using the GPRESULT.exe or RSOP.msc utilities. - Verify whether the clients were rebooted after applying the policy. - Verify whether the **Network (Certificate Based)** protector is listed on the client. This can be done using either manage-bde or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. For example, the following command will list the key protectors currently configured on the C: drive of the local computer: @@ -331,9 +331,9 @@ Troubleshooting Network Unlock issues begins by verifying the environment. Many manage-bde -protectors -get C: ``` > [!NOTE] - > Use the output of manage-bde along with the WDS debug log to determine if the proper certificate thumbprint is being used for Network Unlock + > Use the output of manage-bde along with the WDS debug log to determine if the proper certificate thumbprint is being used for network unlock -Files to gather when troubleshooting BitLocker Network Unlock include: +Files to gather when troubleshooting BitLocker network unlock include: 1. The Windows event logs, specifically the BitLocker event logs and the Microsoft-Windows-Deployment-Services-Diagnostics-Debug log @@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ Files to gather when troubleshooting BitLocker Network Unlock include: ## Configure Network Unlock Group Policy settings on earlier versions -Network Unlock and the accompanying group policy settings were introduced in Windows Server 2012 but can be deployed using operating systems running Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008. +Network unlock and the accompanying group policy settings were introduced in Windows Server 2012 but can be deployed using operating systems running Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008. **Requirements** @@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ The following steps can be used to configure Network Unlock on these older syste 3. [Install the Network Unlock feature](#bkmk-installnufeature) 4. [Create the Network Unlock certificate](#bkmk-createcert) 5. [Deploy the private key and certificate to the WDS server](#bkmk-deploycert) -6. Configure registry settings for Network Unlock: +6. Configure registry settings for network unlock: Apply the registry settings by running the following certutil script (assuming your network unlock certificate file is called **BitLocker-NetworkUnlock.cer**) on each computer running any of the client operating systems designated in the **Applies To** list at the beginning of this topic. ```console From 66e05a311a4983beb85f1d00217a4e4b00b6c25c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:41:19 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 054/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index d3cf8244bd..cf983de7d7 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: conceptual ms.date: 02/28/2019 ms.custom: bitlocker ----g +--- # BitLocker basic deployment From 87035a9e6918aed61740f66bea9a637c0da915b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:15:19 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 055/192] Updated URL --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md index b51fa27c9f..eb934812d1 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker ## Can BitLocker deployment be automated in an enterprise environment? -Yes, you can automate the deployment and configuration of BitLocker and the TPM using either WMI or Windows PowerShell scripts. How you choose to implement the scripts depends on your environment. You can also use Manage-bde.exe to locally or remotely configure BitLocker. For more information about writing scripts that use the BitLocker WMI providers, see [BitLocker Drive Encryption Provider](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=80600). For more information about using Windows PowerShell cmdlets with BitLocker Drive Encryption, see [BitLocker Cmdlets in Windows PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/index?view=win10-ps). +Yes, you can automate the deployment and configuration of BitLocker and the TPM using either WMI or Windows PowerShell scripts. How you choose to implement the scripts depends on your environment. You can also use Manage-bde.exe to locally or remotely configure BitLocker. For more information about writing scripts that use the BitLocker WMI providers, see [BitLocker Drive Encryption Provider](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=80600). For more information about using Windows PowerShell cmdlets with BitLocker Drive Encryption, see [BitLocker Cmdlets in Windows PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/index?view=win10-ps&preserve-view=true). ## Can BitLocker encrypt more than just the operating system drive? From 5879d55060a2bd6bdc9a2c5d9f0dd4454b6e1986 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:28:14 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 056/192] Updated formatting for header --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index cf983de7d7..93273b51f8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -146,9 +146,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From a8236c15b87cfb90d9229f9375d90316eba7c272 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:16:55 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 057/192] Update ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md index 8c24276e8f..2f62005f82 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-intune-issues.md @@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ To verify the secure boot state, use the System Information application. To do t ![System Information app, showing a unsupported Secure Boot State](./images/4509202-en-1.png) > [!NOTE] -> You can also use the [Confirm-SecureBootUEFI](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/secureboot/confirm-securebootuefi?view=win10-ps) cmdlet to verify the secure boot state. To do this, open an elevated PowerShell window and run the following command: +> You can also use the [Confirm-SecureBootUEFI](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/secureboot/confirm-securebootuefi?view=win10-ps&preserve-view=true) cmdlet to verify the secure boot state. To do this, open an elevated PowerShell window and run the following command: > ```ps > PS C:\> Confirm-SecureBootUEFI > ``` From 7ed055f997bcb462e7ac621641c8b2353d31c040 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:29:18 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 058/192] Update ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md index cc10bde567..37adca3971 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md @@ -201,9 +201,9 @@ To reset the PCR settings on the TPM, follow these steps: You can avoid this scenario when you install updates to system firmware or TPM firmware by temporarily suspending BitLocker before you apply such updates. > [!IMPORTANT] -> TPM and UEFI firmware updates may require multiple restarts while they are being installed. To keep BitLocker suspended during this process, you must use [Suspend-BitLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/suspend-bitlocker?view=winserver2012r2-ps) and set the **Reboot Count** parameter to either of the following values: +> TPM and UEFI firmware updates may require multiple restarts while they are being installed. To keep BitLocker suspended during this process, you must use [Suspend-BitLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/suspend-bitlocker?view=winserver2012r2-ps&preserve-view=true) and set the **Reboot Count** parameter to either of the following values: > - **2** or greater: This value sets the number of times the device can restart before BitLocker device encryption resumes. -> - **0**: This value suspends BitLocker drive encryption indefinitely, until you use [Resume-BitLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/resume-bitlocker?view=winserver2012r2-ps) or another mechanism to resume protection. +> - **0**: This value suspends BitLocker drive encryption indefinitely, until you use [Resume-BitLocker](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/bitlocker/resume-bitlocker?view=winserver2012r2-ps&preserve-view=true) or another mechanism to resume protection. To suspend BitLocker while you install TPM or UEFI firmware updates: From a6680085dde2f1a4d1f20abd0532eb394d793a77 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:56:51 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 059/192] Update ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md index 8bebf9546b..e5f6993574 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ To verify that this issue has occurred, follow these steps: > D:(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLORCWDWO;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLORCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWRPLORC;;;BU)(A;;CCLCSWRPLORC;;;AU)S:(AU;FA;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOSDRCWDWO;;;WD) -1. Copy this output, and use it as part of the [**ConvertFrom-SddlString**](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.utility/convertfrom-sddlstring?view=powershell-6) command in the PowerShell window, as follows. +1. Copy this output, and use it as part of the [**ConvertFrom-SddlString**](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.utility/convertfrom-sddlstring?view=powershell-6&preserve-view=true) command in the PowerShell window, as follows. ![Output of the ConvertFrom-SddlString command, showing NT AUTHORITY\\INTERACTIVE](./images/ts-bitlocker-usb-sddl.png) From 8ea73725e7a950a549d4fa92116812114e84dc2d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:50:58 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 060/192] Reviewed ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md --- .../ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md index 61a705e835..a0f7da5771 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-decode-measured-boot-logs.md @@ -24,12 +24,12 @@ By tracking changes in the PCRs, and identifying when they changed, you can gain This article describes tools that you can use to decode these logs: TBSLogGenerator and PCPTool. -For more information about measured boot and PCRs, see the following articles: +For more information about MeasuredBoot and PCRs, see the following articles: -- [TPM fundamentals: Measured Boot with support for attestation](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/tpm-fundamentals#measured-boot-with-support-for-attestation) +- [TPM fundamentals: MeasuredBoot with support for attestation](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/tpm-fundamentals#measured-boot-with-support-for-attestation) - [Understanding PCR banks on TPM 2.0 devices](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/switch-pcr-banks-on-tpm-2-0-devices) -## Use TBSLogGenerator to decode measured boot logs +## Use TBSLogGenerator to decode MeasureBoot logs Use TBSLogGenerator to decode measured boot logs that you have collected from Windows 10 and earlier versions. You can install this tool on the following systems: @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ To use TBSLogGenerator, follow these steps: - \<*DestinationFolderName*> = The name of the folder for the decoded text file - \<*DecodedFileName*> = The name of the decoded text file - For example, the following figure shows measured boot logs that were collected from a Windows 10 computer and put into the C:\\MeasuredBoot\\ folder. The figure also shows a Command Prompt window and the command to decode the **0000000005-0000000000.log** file: + For example, the following figure shows MeasuredBoot logs that were collected from a Windows 10 computer and put into the C:\\MeasuredBoot\\ folder. The figure also shows a Command Prompt window and the command to decode the **0000000005-0000000000.log** file: ```cmd TBSLogGenerator.exe -LF C:\MeasuredBoot\0000000005-0000000000.log > C:\MeasuredBoot\0000000005-0000000000.txt @@ -92,9 +92,9 @@ To find the PCR information, go to the end of the file. ![View of NotePad that shows the PCR information at the end of the text file](./images/ts-tpm-7.png) -## Use PCPTool to decode measured boot logs +## Use PCPTool to decode MeasuredBoot logs -PCPTool is part of the [TPM Platform Crypto-Provider Toolkit](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=52487). The tool decodes a measured boot log file and converts it into an XML file. +PCPTool is part of the [TPM Platform Crypto-Provider Toolkit](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=52487). The tool decodes a MeasuredBoot log file and converts it into an XML file. To download and install PCPTool, go to the Toolkit page, select **Download**, and follow the instructions. From 98936b6e624f620127515aadb9c8ca2f267a6c33 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Asha Iyengar Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:13:52 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 061/192] Reviewed ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md (#3998) Made minor changes --- .../ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md | 17 ++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md index 93e95c46e6..2c7e7eecb9 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-tpm-issues.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # BitLocker cannot encrypt a drive: known TPM issues -This article describes common issues that affect the trusted platform module (TPM) and that may prevent BitLocker from encrypting a drive. This article also provides guidance to address these issues. +This article describes common issues that affect the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) that might prevent BitLocker from encrypting a drive. This article also provides guidance to address these issues. > [!NOTE] > If you have determined that your BitLocker issue does not involve the TPM, see [BitLocker cannot encrypt a drive: known issues](ts-bitlocker-cannot-encrypt-issues.md). @@ -41,8 +41,7 @@ To resolve this issue, follow these steps: ```ps $Tpm = Get-WmiObject -class Win32_Tpm -namespace "root\CIMv2\Security\MicrosoftTpm" $ConfirmationStatus = $Tpm.GetPhysicalPresenceConfirmationStatus(22).ConfirmationStatus if($ConfirmationStatus -ne 4) {$Tpm.SetPhysicalPresenceRequest(22)} ``` - -2. Restart the computer. If you are prompted at the restart screen, press F12 to agree. +2. Restart the computer. If you are prompted at the restart screen, press F12 to agree.8 3. Retry starting BitLocker drive encryption. ## You cannot prepare the TPM, and you see "The TPM is defending against dictionary attacks and is in a time-out period" @@ -58,7 +57,7 @@ The TPM is locked out. To resolve this issue, disable and re-enable the TPM. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Restart the device, and change the BIOS configuration to disable the TPM. -2. Restart the device again, and return to the TPM management console. You should receive a message that resembles the following: +2. Restart the device again, and return to the TPM management console. Following message is displayed: > Compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) cannot be found on this computer. Verify that this computer has 1.2 TPM and it is turned on in the BIOS. 3. Restart the device, and change the BIOS configuration to enable the TPM. @@ -94,7 +93,7 @@ To verify that you have correctly identified this issue, use one of the followin In this command, *ComputerName* is the name of the affected computer. -1. To resolve the issue, use a tool such as dsacls.exe to make sure that the access control list of msTPM-TPMInformationForComputer grants both Read and Write permissions to NTAUTHORITY/SELF. +1. To resolve the issue, use a tool such as dsacls.exe to ensure that the access control list of msTPM-TPMInformationForComputer grants both Read and Write permissions to NTAUTHORITY/SELF. ## Cannot prepare the TPM, error 0x80072030: "There is no such object on the server" @@ -108,16 +107,16 @@ You have confirmed that the **ms-TPM-OwnerInformation** and **msTPM-TpmInformati ### Cause -The domain and forest functional level of the environment may still be set to Windows 2008 R2. Additionally, the permissions in AD DS may not be correctly set. +The domain and forest functional level of the environment may still be set to Windows 2008 R2. Additionally, the permissions in AD DS might not be correctly set. ### Resolution To resolve this issue, follow these steps: 1. Upgrade the functional level of the domain and forest to Windows Server 2012 R2. -1. Download [Add-TPMSelfWriteACE.vbs](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=167133). -1. In the script, modify the value of **strPathToDomain** to your domain name. -1. Open an elevated PowerShell window, and run the following command: +2. Download [Add-TPMSelfWriteACE.vbs](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=167133). +3. In the script, modify the value of **strPathToDomain** to your domain name. +4. Open an elevated PowerShell window, and run the following command: ```ps cscript Add-TPMSelfWriteACE.vbs From 049479f485a0197496983274ab181e04a168eaa9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:56:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 062/192] Update bitlocker-countermeasures.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md index c11eb7f811..208613647c 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md @@ -115,7 +115,6 @@ You can use the System Information desktop app (MSINFO32) to check if a device h If kernel DMA protection is *not* enabled, follow these steps to protect Thunderbolt™ 3-enabled ports: 1. Require a password for BIOS changes. -**Question: What is the source from which the user can get this password?** 2. Intel Thunderbolt Security must be set to User Authorization in BIOS settings. Please refer to [Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 and Security on Microsoft Windows® 10 Operating System documentation](https://thunderbolttechnology.net/security/Thunderbolt%203%20and%20Security.pdf) 3. Additional DMA security may be added by deploying policy (beginning with Windows 10 version 1607): From 419aafbd713d833e19a425ce1c4647fea3ac5b88 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:04:44 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 063/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 93273b51f8..fe718408ed 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -113,8 +113,6 @@ Selecting an encryption type and choosing **Next** will give the user the option After completing the system check (if selected), the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard restarts the computer to begin encryption. Upon reboot, users are required to enter the password chosen to boot into the operating system volume. Users can check encryption status by checking the system notification area or the BitLocker control panel. -**Question: Can "password chosen to boot into the operating system volume" be rephrased? The rephrase depends on the response for the query "at what stage is the password chosen; is that password only for the purpose of booting into the operating system volume; and are there different passwords for different types of logons?** - Until encryption is completed, the only available options for managing BitLocker involve manipulation of the password protecting the operating system volume, backing up the recovery key, and turning BitLocker off. ### Data volume From ac61b8dba1b301b07161f71147e02be7c63f48a1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:51:36 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 064/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index fe718408ed..827ff95e8d 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -476,8 +476,6 @@ This command displays information about the encryption method, volume type, key Administrators can enable BitLocker prior to operating system deployment from the Windows Pre-installation environment. This is done with a randomly generated clear key protector applied to the formatted volume and by encrypting the volume prior to running the Windows setup process. If the encryption uses the **Used Disk Space Only** option described later in this document, this step takes only a few seconds and incorporates well into regular deployment processes. -**Question: Is the clear key protector automatically generated or manually generated?** - ### Decrypting BitLocker volumes Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volumes. Decryption should occur when protection is no longer required. BitLocker decryption should not occur as a troubleshooting step. BitLocker can be removed from a volume using the BitLocker control panel applet, manage-bde, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. We will discuss each method further below. From f7b0ef3324c9d8672acdc4303234007a6937d924 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:01:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 065/192] Update bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md index 840377a1ae..5106205aa9 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md @@ -31,7 +31,6 @@ This topic explains how to deploy BitLocker on Windows Server 2012 and later ver 1. Open server manager by selecting the server manager icon or running servermanager.exe. 2. Select **Manage** from the **Server Manager Navigation** bar and select **Add Roles and Features** to start the **Add Roles and Features Wizard.** 3. With the **Add Roles and Features** wizard open, select **Next** at the **Before you begin** pane (if shown). -**Question: Which is the icon to click if the "Before you begin" pane is not shown?** 4. Select **Role-based or feature-based installation** on the **Installation type** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard and select **Next** to continue. 5. Select the **Select a server from the server pool** option in the **Server Selection** pane and confirm the server on which the BitLocker feature is to be installed. 6. Select **Next** on the **Server Roles** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to proceed to the **Features** pane. @@ -88,7 +87,6 @@ Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -IncludeAllSubFeature -IncludeManagementTools - ### Using the dism module to install BitLocker The `dism` Windows PowerShell module uses the `Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature` cmdlet to install features. The BitLocker feature name for BitLocker is `BitLocker`. The `dism` module does not support wildcards when searching for feature names. To list feature names for the `dism` module, use the `Get-WindowsOptionalFeatures` cmdlet. The following command will list all of the optional features in an online (running) operating system. -**Question: The phrase "The Bitlocker feature name for BitLocker is 'BitLocker'" needs clarification. ```powershell Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online | ft From a3d7e7b0c9467ff45ae4eccaa6c4e69af24addae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:17:30 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 066/192] Update bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md --- .../bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md index 4474893bc0..464ee235e4 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md @@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ In Windows 7, preparing the TPM for use offered a couple of challenges: * You can turn on the TPM in the BIOS, which requires someone to either go into the BIOS settings to turn it on or to install a driver to turn it on from within Windows. * When you enable the TPM, it may require one or more restarts. -Basically, it was a big hassle. If IT staff were provisioning new PCs, they could handle all of this, but if you wanted to add BitLocker to devices that were already in users’ hands, those users would have struggled with the technical challenges and would either call IT for support or simply leave BitLocker disabled. **Question: In the "but if you wanted..." phrase, does "you" refer to the users themselves who would have called IT for support"?** +Basically, it was a big hassle. If IT staff were provisioning new PCs, they could handle all of this, but if you wanted to add BitLocker to devices that were already in users’ hands, those users would have struggled with the technical challenges and would either call IT for support or simply leave BitLocker disabled. Microsoft includes instrumentation in Windows 10 that enables the operating system to fully manage the TPM. There is no need to go into the BIOS, and all scenarios that required a restart have been eliminated. ## Deploy hard drive encryption BitLocker is capable of encrypting entire hard drives, including both system and data drives. BitLocker pre-provisioning can drastically reduce the time required to provision new PCs with BitLocker enabled. With Windows 10, administrators can turn on BitLocker and the TPM from within the Windows Preinstallation Environment before they install Windows or as part of an automated deployment task sequence without any user interaction. Combined with Used Disk Space Only encryption and a mostly empty drive (because Windows is not yet installed), it takes only a few seconds to enable BitLocker. -With earlier versions of Windows, administrators had to enable BitLocker after Windows had been installed. Although this process could be automated, BitLocker would need to encrypt the entire drive, a process that could take anywhere from several hours to more than a day depending on drive size and performance, which significantly delayed deployment. Microsoft has improved this process through multiple features in Windows 10.**Question:In the phrase, "Although this process could be automated...", could it be mentioned that the process was not automated because BitLocker needed to encrypt the drive"?** +With earlier versions of Windows, administrators had to enable BitLocker after Windows had been installed. Although this process could be automated, BitLocker would need to encrypt the entire drive, a process that could take anywhere from several hours to more than a day depending on drive size and performance, which significantly delayed deployment. Microsoft has improved this process through multiple features in Windows 10. ## BitLocker device encryption From b34e0f6dd855356e1be2e3ffbf54491ce1e58270 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:26:29 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 067/192] Update bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md index 33f111cc81..d08e1824b0 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md @@ -1224,8 +1224,6 @@ This policy setting is used to control whether access to drives is allowed by us When this policy setting is enabled, select the **Do not install BitLocker To Go Reader on FAT formatted fixed drives** check box to help prevent users from running BitLocker To Go Reader from their fixed drives. If BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is present on a drive that does not have an identification field specified, or if the drive has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting, the user is prompted to update BitLocker, and BitLocker To Go Reader is deleted from the drive. In this situation, for the fixed drive to be unlocked on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3, or Windows XP with SP2, BitLocker To Go Reader must be installed on the computer. If this check box is not selected, BitLocker To Go Reader will be installed on the fixed drive to enable users to unlock the drive on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3, or Windows XP with SP2. -**Question**: "If BitLocker To Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is present on a drive that does not have an identification field specified, or if the drive has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting". Does this sentence indicate that "BitLocker To Go Reader" may also be present on a drive that has the same identification field as specified in the **Provide unique identifiers for your organization** policy setting? - ### Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows This policy setting controls access to removable data drives that are using the BitLocker To Go Reader and whether the BitLocker To Go Reader can be installed on the drive. From cbbe6cce414e02a9b308fe1b018ca4b003c0679d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2020 10:02:34 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 068/192] Update bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md index d08e1824b0..57fc2cc791 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md @@ -400,7 +400,7 @@ Enabling this policy setting requires a connectivity to be established to a doma This policy setting is used to require, allow, or deny the use of smart cards with removable data drives. -||| +|**Parameter**|**Description**| |--- |--- | |Policy description|With this policy setting, you can specify whether smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives on a computer.| |Introduced|Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7| @@ -1207,7 +1207,7 @@ This policy setting determines specific Boot Configuration Data (BCD) settings t This policy setting is used to control whether access to drives is allowed by using the BitLocker To Go Reader, and whether BitLocker To Go Reader can be installed on the drive. -||| +|**Component of Setting**|**Definition**| |--- |--- | |Policy description|With this policy setting, you can configure whether fixed data drives that are formatted with the FAT file system can be unlocked and viewed on computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3), or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2).| |Introduced|Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7| From 9b61c2e883b2c8840e6a9a8c36630602e14629e9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Simpson Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:41:09 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 069/192] Update ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md index 37adca3971..f7f20840c5 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-recovery-issues.md @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ The BitLocker and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) FAQ address situation ## The recovery password for a laptop was not backed up, and the laptop is locked -You have a Windows 10 Home-based laptop, and you have to recover its hard disk. The disk was encrypted by using BitLocker driver encryption. However, the BitLocker recovery password was not backed up, and the usual user of the laptop is not available to provide the password. +You have a Windows 10 Home-based laptop, and you have to recover its hard disk. The disk was encrypted by using BitLocker drive encryption. However, the BitLocker recovery password was not backed up, and the usual user of the laptop is not available to provide the password. ### Resolution From 4da61f0ace99320d7ae559edb0315660d09378ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 09:56:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 070/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index f62bc8b545..6d53e36d70 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 88aabd32bf8ebc994247517e34a63868852446d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:03:10 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 071/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 89710dc7e7a3009482c46ce2fe8a27b136267a12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:09:01 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 072/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 696e55d78b343158e8af3c9181be5b8d5873eeb2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:23:14 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 073/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index f62bc8b545..6d53e36d70 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From ae5936aa3076b87b3e6bf9fe1a91de5cd6d92aaa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:38:52 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 074/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From de7b847792b57aaa51278e47f26143199fc0cf2d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:43:43 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 075/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From a6732e6caec9fc6611eb25aa9a878bc6dbf1d97d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:49:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 076/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index f62bc8b545..6d53e36d70 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 0ff921bb2c9e3ae38ad6c98a72b2b1bb95dbfd2e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:55:11 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 077/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index f62bc8b545..6d53e36d70 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 14c59a88b18c920b0f52c972a2f0ff172c4c5329 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 11:03:32 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 078/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 226064fd5d8e1d5cb61afbd6cc8df3269698da0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 11:09:17 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 079/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From e7d192319b2ec964e46d279bc0e474908ee120b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:04:54 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 080/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 11ffe284b0d74316c9fd3d4d06fea5fa5c421496 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:18:26 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 081/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 68325db07d6e3a981113e3594ccc3d0af1c929dc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:55:28 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 082/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 79101cf25e1782746a96cdb077db3b02d26c6db2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:57:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 083/192] Update bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md index 92b832954b..f1bfd48c66 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq.md @@ -78,8 +78,8 @@ Yes, you can enable BitLocker on an operating system drive that does not have a Contact the computer manufacturer to request a trusted computing group (TCG)-compliant BIOS or UEFI boot firmware that meets the following requirements: -- It is compliant with the TCG standards for a client computer. -- It has a secure update mechanism to help prevent a malicious BIOS or boot firmware from being installed on the computer. +- It is compliant with the TCG standards for a client computer. +- It has a secure update mechanism to help prevent a malicious BIOS or boot firmware from being installed on the computer. ## What credentials are required to use BitLocker? From 044c7399cd55e66b95f666501036dfec2cb7aac0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 13:02:40 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 084/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From b47ff0db64f62e0dd72720db216420ac2c005cd2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 13:08:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 085/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From bff2b307abccbf82d62bb03cee86988e1eaecd03 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 14:20:19 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 086/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 21b620640cfc2e60b8e6f48b71b0aebc51a9d33e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 14:31:22 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 087/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index f62bc8b545..6d53e36d70 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From fbc2618aa5c8ae8daf08d5b8b82618db7c21a294 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 14:39:55 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 088/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index f62bc8b545..6d53e36d70 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From b53f8146eaa9849a304f507fd4bf8fcc528eefcf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 14:48:46 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 089/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 139d1f326faa90f45ae8a46ccffa9a65f500c56b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 14:51:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 090/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From 55300bf513aadbf954d449445a7e95e28ab0981a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 16:06:12 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 091/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 23047bf7f1..fcf11cf7d8 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes -||||| -|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Encryption Type|Windows 10 and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| +|--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Fully encrypted volume from Windows 7|Presents as fully encrypted|Presented as fully encrypted|N/A| From e90b4b05b0f65abff9d4902720a564a396faa2ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2021 12:40:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 092/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index fcf11cf7d8..1ec467c8da 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Window Manage-bde is a command-line utility that can be used for scripting BitLocker operations. Manage-bde offers additional options not displayed in the BitLocker control panel. For a complete list of the options, see [Manage-bde](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde). -Manage-bde offers a multitude of wider options for configuring BitLocker. This means that using the command syntax may require care and possibly later customization by the user. For example, using just the `manage-bde -on` command on a data volume will fully encrypt the volume without any authenticating protectors. A volume encrypted in this manner still requires user interaction to turn on BitLocker protection, even though the command successfully completed because an authentication method needs to be added to the volume for it to be fully protected. +Manage-bde offers a multitude of wider options for configuring BitLocker. This provision means that using the command syntax may require care and possibly later customization by the user. For example, using just the `manage-bde -on` command on a data volume will fully encrypt the volume without any authenticating protectors. A volume encrypted in this manner still requires user interaction to turn on BitLocker protection, even though the command successfully completed because an authentication method needs to be added to the volume for it to be fully protected. Command line users need to determine the appropriate syntax for a given situation. The following section covers general encryption for operating system volumes and data volumes. @@ -148,25 +148,25 @@ manage-bde -on C: **Enabling BitLocker with a TPM only** -It is possible to encrypt the operating system volume without any defined protectors using manage-bde. The command to do this is: +It is possible to encrypt the operating system volume without any defined protectors using manage-bde. The command to do this action is: `manage-bde -on C:` -This will encrypt the drive using the TPM as the protector. If a user is unsure of the protector for a volume, they can use the -protectors option in manage-bde to list this information with the command: +This command will encrypt the drive using the TPM as the protector. If a user is unsure of the protector for a volume, they can use the -protectors option in manage-bde to list this information with the command: `manage-bde -protectors -get ` **Provisioning BitLocker with two protectors** -Another example is a user on non-TPM hardware who wishes to add a password and SID-based protector to the operating system volume. In this instance, the user adds the protectors first. This is done with the command: +Another example is a user on non-TPM hardware who wishes to add a password and SID-based protector to the operating system volume. In this instance, the user first adds the protectors through the following command: `manage-bde -protectors -add C: -pw -sid ` -This command will require the user to enter and then confirm the password protector before adding them to the volume. With the protectors enabled on the volume, the user just needs to turn BitLocker on. +This command will require the user to enter and then confirm the password protector before adding them to the volume. With the protectors enabled on the volume, the user just needs to turn on BitLocker. ### Data volume -Data volumes use the same syntax for encryption as operating system volumes but they do not require protectors for the operation to complete. Encrypting data volumes can be done using the base command: `manage-bde -on ` or users can choose to add protectors to the volume. It is recommended that at least one primary protector and a recovery protector be added to a data volume. +Data volumes use the same syntax for encryption as operating system volumes but they do not require protectors for the operation to complete. Encrypting data volumes can be done using the base command: `manage-bde -on ` or users can choose to add protectors to the volume. We recommend adding at least one primary protector and a recovery protector to a data volume. **Enabling BitLocker with a password** From d1e654ca1ef8fae87a0b5e1ebac7ac9d3787c294 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 10:00:54 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 093/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 14 ++++++++------ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index fcf11cf7d8..89d05f6ae6 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ This topic for the IT professional explains how BitLocker features can be used t ## Using BitLocker to encrypt volumes -BitLocker provides full volume encryption (FVE) for operating system volumes, as well as fixed and removable data drives. To support fully encrypted operating system drives, BitLocker uses an unencrypted system partition for the files required to boot, decrypt, and load the operating system. This volume is automatically created during a new installation of both client and server operating systems. +BitLocker provides full volume encryption (FVE) for operating system volumes, and for fixed and removable data drives. To support fully encrypted operating system drives, BitLocker uses an unencrypted system partition for the files required to boot, decrypt, and load the operating system. This volume is automatically created during a new installation of both client and server operating systems. -In the event that the drive was prepared as a single contiguous space, BitLocker requires a new volume to hold the boot files. BdeHdCfg.exe can create these volumes. +If the drive was prepared as a single contiguous space, BitLocker requires a new volume to hold the boot files. BdeHdCfg.exe can create these volumes. > [!NOTE] > For more info about using this tool, see [Bdehdcfg](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/bdehdcfg) in the Command-Line Reference. @@ -54,8 +54,10 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies the computer meets t |Requirement|Description| |--- |--- | |Hardware configuration|The computer must meet the minimum requirements for the supported Windows versions.| -|Operating system|BitLocker is an optional feature which can be installed by Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 and later.| -|Hardware TPM|TPM version 1.2 or 2.0.

A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a computer with a TPM can provide the additional security of pre-startup system integrity verification and multifactor authentication.| +|Operating system|BitLocker is an optional feature that can be installed by Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 and later.| +|Hardware TPM|TPM version 1.2 or 2.0.

A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a computer with a TPM can provide the following: +- the extra security needed for verifying the integrity of a system before it is booted +- multifactor authentication| |BIOS configuration|

  • A Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant BIOS or UEFI firmware.
  • The boot order must be set to start first from the hard disk, and not the USB or CD drives.
  • The firmware must be able to read from a USB flash drive during startup.
    • | |File system|For computers that boot natively with UEFI firmware, at least one FAT32 partition for the system drive and one NTFS partition for the operating system drive.
    For computers with legacy BIOS firmware, at least two NTFS disk partitions, one for the system drive and one for the operating system drive.
    For either firmware, the system drive partition must be at least 350 megabytes (MB) and set as the active partition.| |Hardware encrypted drive prerequisites (optional)|To use a hardware encrypted drive as the boot drive, the drive must be in the uninitialized state and in the security inactive state. In addition, the system must always boot with native UEFI version 2.3.1 or higher and the CSM (if any) disabled.| @@ -63,7 +65,7 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies the computer meets t Upon passing the initial configuration, users are required to enter a password for the volume. If the volume does not pass the initial configuration for BitLocker, the user is presented with an error dialog describing the appropriate actions to be taken. Once a strong password has been created for the volume, a recovery key will be generated. The BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt for a location to save this key. A BitLocker recovery key is a special key that you can create when you turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption for the first time on each drive that you encrypt. You can use the recovery key to gain access to your computer if the drive that Windows is installed on (the operating system drive) is encrypted using BitLocker Drive Encryption and BitLocker detects a condition that prevents it from unlocking the drive when the computer is starting up. A recovery key can also be used to gain access to your files and folders on a removable data drive (such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive) that is encrypted using BitLocker To Go, if for some reason you forget the password or your computer cannot access the drive. -You should store the recovery key by printing it, saving it on removable media, or saving it as a file in a network folder or on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot be stored on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make additional copies. +You should store the recovery key by printing it, saving it on removable media, or saving it as a file in a network folder or on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot be stored on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make more copies. When the recovery key has been properly stored, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt the user to choose how to encrypt the drive. There are two options: @@ -79,7 +81,7 @@ Selecting an encryption type and choosing **Next** will give the user the option After completing the system check (if selected), the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will restart the computer to begin encryption. Upon reboot, users are required to enter the password chosen to boot into the operating system volume. Users can check encryption status by checking the system notification area or the BitLocker control panel. -Until encryption is completed, the only available options for managing BitLocker involve manipulation of the password protecting the operating system volume, backing up the recovery key, and turning BitLocker off. +Until encryption is completed, the only available options for managing BitLocker involve manipulation of the password protecting the operating system volume, backing up the recovery key, and turning off BitLocker. ### Data volume From 0ed72a76a0e48087f6c32ea1eb60feafd9fcfded Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 11:33:28 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 094/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index cebb9f44ed..78430f4b86 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -55,9 +55,7 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies the computer meets t |--- |--- | |Hardware configuration|The computer must meet the minimum requirements for the supported Windows versions.| |Operating system|BitLocker is an optional feature that can be installed by Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 and later.| -|Hardware TPM|TPM version 1.2 or 2.0.

    A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a computer with a TPM can provide the following: -- the extra security needed for verifying the integrity of a system before it is booted -- multifactor authentication| +|Hardware TPM|TPM version 1.2 or 2.0.

    A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a computer with a TPM can provide the extra security in the form of

  • verifying the integrity of a system before it is booted
  • multifactor authentication
    • | |BIOS configuration|
  • A Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant BIOS or UEFI firmware.
  • The boot order must be set to start first from the hard disk, and not the USB or CD drives.
  • The firmware must be able to read from a USB flash drive during startup.
    • | |File system|For computers that boot natively with UEFI firmware, at least one FAT32 partition for the system drive and one NTFS partition for the operating system drive.
    For computers with legacy BIOS firmware, at least two NTFS disk partitions, one for the system drive and one for the operating system drive.
    For either firmware, the system drive partition must be at least 350 megabytes (MB) and set as the active partition.| |Hardware encrypted drive prerequisites (optional)|To use a hardware encrypted drive as the boot drive, the drive must be in the uninitialized state and in the security inactive state. In addition, the system must always boot with native UEFI version 2.3.1 or higher and the CSM (if any) disabled.| From 2fa61a8e6563897667f2a1a68c3115d1204c7b5a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 11:35:24 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 095/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 78430f4b86..493d06a06c 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies the computer meets t |--- |--- | |Hardware configuration|The computer must meet the minimum requirements for the supported Windows versions.| |Operating system|BitLocker is an optional feature that can be installed by Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 and later.| -|Hardware TPM|TPM version 1.2 or 2.0.

    A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a computer with a TPM can provide the extra security in the form of

  • verifying the integrity of a system before it is booted
  • multifactor authentication
    • | +|Hardware TPM|TPM version 1.2 or 2.0.

    A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a computer with a TPM can provide the extra security in the form of:

  • verifying the integrity of a system before it is booted
  • multifactor authentication
    • | |BIOS configuration|
  • A Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant BIOS or UEFI firmware.
  • The boot order must be set to start first from the hard disk, and not the USB or CD drives.
  • The firmware must be able to read from a USB flash drive during startup.
    • | |File system|For computers that boot natively with UEFI firmware, at least one FAT32 partition for the system drive and one NTFS partition for the operating system drive.
    For computers with legacy BIOS firmware, at least two NTFS disk partitions, one for the system drive and one for the operating system drive.
    For either firmware, the system drive partition must be at least 350 megabytes (MB) and set as the active partition.| |Hardware encrypted drive prerequisites (optional)|To use a hardware encrypted drive as the boot drive, the drive must be in the uninitialized state and in the security inactive state. In addition, the system must always boot with native UEFI version 2.3.1 or higher and the CSM (if any) disabled.| From 4edd51fd12fd56be688f4f9eb47d7541ca224e7f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 11:51:07 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 096/192] Update bitlocker-basic-deployment.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index fcf11cf7d8..afa9fc6c53 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ This topic for the IT professional explains how BitLocker features can be used t ## Using BitLocker to encrypt volumes -BitLocker provides full volume encryption (FVE) for operating system volumes, as well as fixed and removable data drives. To support fully encrypted operating system drives, BitLocker uses an unencrypted system partition for the files required to boot, decrypt, and load the operating system. This volume is automatically created during a new installation of both client and server operating systems. +BitLocker provides full volume encryption (FVE) for operating system volumes, and for fixed and removable data drives. To support fully encrypted operating system drives, BitLocker uses an unencrypted system partition for the files required to boot, decrypt, and load the operating system. This volume is automatically created during a new installation of both client and server operating systems. -In the event that the drive was prepared as a single contiguous space, BitLocker requires a new volume to hold the boot files. BdeHdCfg.exe can create these volumes. +If the drive was prepared as a single contiguous space, BitLocker requires a new volume to hold the boot files. BdeHdCfg.exe can create these volumes. > [!NOTE] > For more info about using this tool, see [Bdehdcfg](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/bdehdcfg) in the Command-Line Reference. @@ -54,8 +54,8 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies the computer meets t |Requirement|Description| |--- |--- | |Hardware configuration|The computer must meet the minimum requirements for the supported Windows versions.| -|Operating system|BitLocker is an optional feature which can be installed by Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 and later.| -|Hardware TPM|TPM version 1.2 or 2.0.

    A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a computer with a TPM can provide the additional security of pre-startup system integrity verification and multifactor authentication.| +|Operating system|BitLocker is an optional feature that can be installed by Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 and later.| +|Hardware TPM|TPM version 1.2 or 2.0.

    A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a computer with a TPM can provide extra security in the form of:

  • pre-startup system integrity verification
  • multifactor authentication
    • | |BIOS configuration|
  • A Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant BIOS or UEFI firmware.
  • The boot order must be set to start first from the hard disk, and not the USB or CD drives.
  • The firmware must be able to read from a USB flash drive during startup.
    • | |File system|For computers that boot natively with UEFI firmware, at least one FAT32 partition for the system drive and one NTFS partition for the operating system drive.
    For computers with legacy BIOS firmware, at least two NTFS disk partitions, one for the system drive and one for the operating system drive.
    For either firmware, the system drive partition must be at least 350 megabytes (MB) and set as the active partition.| |Hardware encrypted drive prerequisites (optional)|To use a hardware encrypted drive as the boot drive, the drive must be in the uninitialized state and in the security inactive state. In addition, the system must always boot with native UEFI version 2.3.1 or higher and the CSM (if any) disabled.| @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Upon launch, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard verifies the computer meets t Upon passing the initial configuration, users are required to enter a password for the volume. If the volume does not pass the initial configuration for BitLocker, the user is presented with an error dialog describing the appropriate actions to be taken. Once a strong password has been created for the volume, a recovery key will be generated. The BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt for a location to save this key. A BitLocker recovery key is a special key that you can create when you turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption for the first time on each drive that you encrypt. You can use the recovery key to gain access to your computer if the drive that Windows is installed on (the operating system drive) is encrypted using BitLocker Drive Encryption and BitLocker detects a condition that prevents it from unlocking the drive when the computer is starting up. A recovery key can also be used to gain access to your files and folders on a removable data drive (such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive) that is encrypted using BitLocker To Go, if for some reason you forget the password or your computer cannot access the drive. -You should store the recovery key by printing it, saving it on removable media, or saving it as a file in a network folder or on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot be stored on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make additional copies. +You should store the recovery key by printing it, saving it on removable media, or saving it as a file in a network folder or on your OneDrive, or on another drive of your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key to the root directory of a non-removable drive and cannot be stored on the encrypted volume. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on removable media. Ideally, you should store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use the BitLocker control panel to make more copies. When the recovery key has been properly stored, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard will prompt the user to choose how to encrypt the drive. There are two options: From aafc2f81c3a02c4997dd94fe986ed66ae3d651de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 11:58:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 097/192] Update bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md index 862c89585a..785916eded 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md @@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # Breaking out of a Bitlocker recovery loop -Sometimes, following a crash, you might be unable to successfully boot into your operating system, due to the recovery screen repeatedly prompting you to enter your recovery key. This can be very frustrating. +Sometimes, following a crash, you might be unable to successfully boot into your operating system, due to the recovery screen repeatedly prompting you to enter your recovery key. This scenario can be very frustrating. -If you've entered the correct Bitlocker recovery key multiple times, and are still unable to continue past the initial recovery screen, follow these steps to break out of the loop. +If you've entered the correct Bitlocker recovery key multiple times, and are still unable to continue past the initial recovery screen, follow these steps to come out of the loop. > [!NOTE] > Try these steps only after you have restarted your device at least once. From 4d5074fb0acd5a80ae950d32cf875fb8e0d430bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Siddarth Mandalika Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 12:02:07 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 098/192] Update bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md index e7d617e0c7..62f0ae35dc 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-recovery-loop-break.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker # Breaking out of a Bitlocker recovery loop -Sometimes, following a crash, you might be unable to successfully boot into your operating system, due to the recovery screen repeatedly prompting you to enter your recovery key. This scenario can be very frustrating. +After a crash, you might be unable to successfully boot into your operating system when the recovery screen repeatedly prompts you to enter your recovery key. This scenario can be very frustrating. If you've entered the correct Bitlocker recovery key multiple times, and are still unable to continue past the initial recovery screen, follow these steps to come out of the loop. From 01a1ba56a7f25fa400f104b43980476b7918d56d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:35:39 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 099/192] CSP Improvement -Part 5 The updates here are made to improve Acrolinx scores and fix format errors as per Task : 5864419. Thanks! --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-cpls.md | 8 +- .../policy-csp-admx-credentialproviders.md | 10 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-credssp.md | 35 +++---- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-credui.md | 13 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-ctrlaltdel.md | 21 +++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-datacollection.md | 7 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-dcom.md | 28 ++++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-desktop.md | 92 ++++++++++--------- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicecompat.md | 10 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceguard.md | 12 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceinstallation.md | 35 ++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicesetup.md | 16 +++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-dfs.md | 10 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-digitallocker.md | 14 +-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskdiagnostic.md | 27 ++++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-disknvcache.md | 24 +++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskquota.md | 31 ++++--- ...policy-csp-admx-distributedlinktracking.md | 11 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-dnsclient.md | 84 +++++++++-------- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-dwm.md | 25 ++--- 20 files changed, 296 insertions(+), 217 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-cpls.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-cpls.md index 19f04975a7..01686de6fb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-cpls.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-cpls.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Cpls -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Cpls +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_Cpls. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting allows an administrator to standardize the account pictures for all users on a system to the default account picture. One application for this policy setting is to standardize the account pictures to a company logo. > [!NOTE] -> The default account picture is stored at %PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\user.jpg. The default guest picture is stored at %PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\guest.jpg. If the default pictures do not exist, an empty frame is displayed. +> The default account picture is stored at `%PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\user.jpg.` The default guest picture is stored at `%PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\guest.jpg.` If the default pictures do not exist, an empty frame is displayed. If you enable this policy setting, the default user account picture will display for all users on the system with no customization allowed. @@ -84,6 +84,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credentialproviders.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credentialproviders.md index 92381f92cc..dbc2af5073 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credentialproviders.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credentialproviders.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_CredentialProviders -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_CredentialProviders +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_CredentialProviders. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ This policy setting allows the administrator to assign a specified credential pr If you enable this policy setting, the specified credential provider is selected on other user tile. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the system picks the default credential provider on other user tile. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the system picks the default credential provider on other user tile. > [!NOTE] > A list of registered credential providers and their GUIDs can be found in the registry at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\Credential Providers. @@ -190,4 +190,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credssp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credssp.md index 6644992e57..c0875ac3a0 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credssp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credssp.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_CredSsp -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_CredSsp +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_CredSsp. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ This policy setting applies when server authentication was achieved via NTLM. If you enable this policy setting, you can specify the servers to which the user's default credentials can be delegated (default credentials are those that you use when first logging on to Windows). -If you disable or do not configure (by default) this policy setting, delegation of default credentials is not permitted to any machine. +If you disable or don't configure (by default) this policy setting, delegation of default credentials isn't permitted to any machine. > [!NOTE] > The "Allow delegating default credentials with NTLM-only server authentication" policy setting can be set to one or more Service Principal Names (SPNs). The SPN represents the target server to which the user credentials can be delegated. The use of a single wildcard character is permitted when specifying the SPN. @@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can specify the servers to which the user The policy becomes effective the next time the user signs on to a computer running Windows. -If you disable or do not configure (by default) this policy setting, delegation of default credentials is not permitted to any computer. Applications depending upon this delegation behavior might fail authentication. For more information, see KB. +If you disable or don't configure (by default) this policy setting, delegation of default credentials isn't permitted to any computer. Applications depending upon this delegation behavior might fail authentication. For more information, see KB. FWlink for KB: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=301508 @@ -215,14 +215,14 @@ Some versions of the CredSSP protocol are vulnerable to an encryption oracle att If you enable this policy setting, CredSSP version support will be selected based on the following options: -- Force Updated Clients: Client applications which use CredSSP will not be able to fall back to the insecure versions and services using CredSSP will not accept unpatched clients. +- Force Updated Clients: Client applications that use CredSSP won't be able to fall back to the insecure versions and services using CredSSP won't accept unpatched clients. > [!NOTE] > This setting should not be deployed until all remote hosts support the newest version. -- Mitigated: Client applications which use CredSSP will not be able to fall back to the insecure version but services using CredSSP will accept unpatched clients. See the link below for important information about the risk posed by remaining unpatched clients. +- Mitigated: Client applications that use CredSSP won't be able to fall back to the insecure version but services using CredSSP will accept unpatched clients. See the link below for important information about the risk posed by remaining unpatched clients. -- Vulnerable: Client applications which use CredSSP will expose the remote servers to attacks by supporting fall back to the insecure versions and services using CredSSP will accept unpatched clients. +- Vulnerable: Client applications, which use CredSSP will expose the remote servers to attacks by supporting fall-back to the insecure versions and services using CredSSP will accept unpatched clients. For more information about the vulnerability and servicing requirements for protection, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=866660 @@ -271,9 +271,9 @@ This policy setting applies when server authentication was achieved via a truste If you enable this policy setting, you can specify the servers to which the user's fresh credentials can be delegated (fresh credentials are those that you are prompted for when executing the application). -If you do not configure (by default) this policy setting, after proper mutual authentication, delegation of fresh credentials is permitted to Remote Desktop Session Host running on any machine (TERMSRV/*). +If you don't configure (by default) this policy setting, after proper mutual authentication, delegation of fresh credentials is permitted to Remote Desktop Session Host running on any machine (TERMSRV/*). -If you disable this policy setting, delegation of fresh credentials is not permitted to any machine. +If you disable this policy setting, delegation of fresh credentials isn't permitted to any machine. > [!NOTE] > The "Allow delegating fresh credentials" policy setting can be set to one or more Service Principal Names (SPNs). The SPN represents the target server to which the user credentials can be delegated. The use of a single wildcard is permitted when specifying the SPN. @@ -327,11 +327,11 @@ This policy setting applies to applications using the Cred SSP component (for ex This policy setting applies when server authentication was achieved via NTLM. -If you enable this policy setting, you can specify the servers to which the user's fresh credentials can be delegated (fresh credentials are those that you are prompted for when executing the application). +If you enable this policy setting, you can specify the servers to which the user's fresh credentials can be delegated (fresh credentials are those that you're prompted for when executing the application). -If you do not configure (by default) this policy setting, after proper mutual authentication, delegation of fresh credentials is permitted to Remote Desktop Session Host running on any machine (TERMSRV/*). +If you don't configure (by default) this policy setting, after proper mutual authentication, delegation of fresh credentials is permitted to Remote Desktop Session Host running on any machine (TERMSRV/*). -If you disable this policy setting, delegation of fresh credentials is not permitted to any machine. +If you disable this policy setting, delegation of fresh credentials isn't permitted to any machine. > [!NOTE] > The "Allow delegating fresh credentials with NTLM-only server authentication" policy setting can be set to one or more Service Principal Names (SPNs). The SPN represents the target server to which the user credentials can be delegated. The use of a single wildcard character is permitted when specifying the SPN. @@ -387,9 +387,9 @@ This policy setting applies when server authentication was achieved via a truste If you enable this policy setting, you can specify the servers to which the user's saved credentials can be delegated (saved credentials are those that you elect to save/remember using the Windows credential manager). -If you do not configure (by default) this policy setting, after proper mutual authentication, delegation of saved credentials is permitted to Remote Desktop Session Host running on any machine (TERMSRV/*). +If you don't configure (by default) this policy setting, after proper mutual authentication, delegation of saved credentials is permitted to Remote Desktop Session Host running on any machine (TERMSRV/*). -If you disable this policy setting, delegation of saved credentials is not permitted to any machine. +If you disable this policy setting, delegation of saved credentials isn't permitted to any machine. > [!NOTE] > The "Allow delegating saved credentials" policy setting can be set to one or more Service Principal Names (SPNs). The SPN represents the target server to which the user credentials can be delegated. The use of a single wildcard character is permitted when specifying the SPN. @@ -555,9 +555,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting applies to applications using the Cred SSP component (for example: Remote Desktop Connection). -If you enable this policy setting, you can specify the servers to which the user's fresh credentials cannot be delegated (fresh credentials are those that you are prompted for when executing the application). +If you enable this policy setting, you can specify the servers to which the user's fresh credentials can't be delegated (fresh credentials are those that you're prompted for when executing the application). -If you disable or do not configure (by default) this policy setting, this policy setting does not specify any server. +If you disable or don't configure (by default) this policy setting, this policy setting doesn't specify any server. > [!NOTE] > The "Deny delegating fresh credentials" policy setting can be set to one or more Service Principal Names (SPNs). The SPN represents the target server to which the user credentials cannot be delegated. The use of a single wildcard character is permitted when specifying the SPN. @@ -676,7 +676,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the following options are supported: - Require Remote Credential Guard: Participating applications must use Remote Credential Guard to connect to remote hosts. - Require Restricted Admin: Participating applications must use Restricted Admin to connect to remote hosts. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Restricted Admin and Remote Credential Guard mode are not enforced and participating apps can delegate credentials to remote devices. +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Restricted Admin and Remote Credential Guard mode aren't enforced and participating apps can delegate credentials to remote devices. > [!NOTE] > To disable most credential delegation, it may be sufficient to deny delegation in Credential Security Support Provider (CredSSP) by modifying Administrative template settings (located at Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Credentials Delegation). @@ -699,3 +699,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credui.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credui.md index d6bc1bc1fd..04ca607c75 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credui.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-credui.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_CredUI -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_CredUI +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_CredUI. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -67,11 +67,11 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting requires the user to enter Microsoft Windows credentials using a trusted path, to prevent a Trojan horse or other types of malicious code from stealing the user’s Windows credentials. > [!NOTE] -> This policy affects nonlogon authentication tasks only. As a security best practice, this policy should be enabled. +> This policy affects non-logon authentication tasks only. As a security best practice, this policy should be enabled. -If you enable this policy setting, users will be required to enter Windows credentials on the Secure Desktop by means of the trusted path mechanism. +If you enable this policy setting, users will be required to enter Windows credentials on the Secure Desktop with the trusted path mechanism. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users will enter Windows credentials within the user’s desktop session, potentially allowing malicious code access to the user’s Windows credentials. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users will enter Windows credentials within the user’s desktop session, potentially allowing malicious code access to the user’s Windows credentials. @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. If you turn this policy setting on, local users won’t be able to set up and use security questions to reset their passwords. +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. If you turn on this policy setting, local users won’t be able to set up and use security questions to reset their passwords. @@ -129,3 +129,6 @@ ADMX Info: < +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-ctrlaltdel.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-ctrlaltdel.md index 7bdb85337f..cee991a058 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-ctrlaltdel.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-ctrlaltdel.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_CtrlAltDel -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_CtrlAltDel +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_CtrlAltDel. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ This policy setting prevents users from changing their Windows password on deman If you enable this policy setting, the 'Change Password' button on the Windows Security dialog box will not appear when you press Ctrl+Alt+Del. -However, users are still able to change their password when prompted by the system. The system prompts users for a new password when an administrator requires a new password or their password is expiring. +However, users will still be able to change their password when prompted by the system. The system prompts users for a new password when an administrator requires a new password or their password is expiring. @@ -119,11 +119,11 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting prevents users from locking the system. -While locked, the desktop is hidden and the system cannot be used. Only the user who locked the system or the system administrator can unlock it. +While locked, the desktop is hidden and the system can't be used. Only the user who locked the system or the system administrator can unlock it. -If you enable this policy setting, users cannot lock the computer from the keyboard using Ctrl+Alt+Del. +If you enable this policy setting, users can't lock the computer from the keyboard using Ctrl+Alt+Del. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to lock the computer from the keyboard using Ctrl+Alt+Del. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users will be able to lock the computer from the keyboard using Ctrl+Alt+Del. > [!TIP] > To lock a computer without configuring a setting, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click Lock this computer. @@ -170,9 +170,9 @@ This policy setting prevents users from starting Task Manager. Task Manager (**taskmgr.exe**) lets users start and stop programs, monitor the performance of their computers, view and monitor all programs running on their computers, including system services, find the executable names of programs, and change the priority of the process in which programs run. -If you enable this policy setting, users will not be able to access Task Manager. If users try to start Task Manager, a message appears explaining that a policy prevents the action. +If you enable this policy setting, users won't be able to access Task Manager. If users try to start Task Manager, a message appears explaining that a policy prevents the action. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can access Task Manager to start and stop programs, monitor the performance of their computers, view and monitor all programs running on their computers, including system services, find the executable names of programs, and change the priority of the process in which programs run. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can access Task Manager to start and stop programs, monitor the performance of their computers, view and monitor all programs running on their computers, including system services, find the executable names of programs, and change the priority of the process in which programs run. @@ -215,11 +215,11 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting disables or removes all menu items and buttons that log the user off the system. -If you enable this policy setting, users will not see the Log off menu item when they press Ctrl+Alt+Del. This will prevent them from logging off unless they restart or shutdown the computer, or clicking Log off from the Start menu. +If you enable this policy setting, users won't see the Logoff menu item when they press Ctrl+Alt+Del. This will prevent them from logging off unless they restart or shut down the computer, or clicking Logoff from the Start menu. Also, see the 'Remove Logoff on the Start Menu' policy setting. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can see and select the Log off menu item when they press Ctrl+Alt+Del. +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can see and select the Logoff menu item when they press Ctrl+Alt+Del. @@ -237,3 +237,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-datacollection.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-datacollection.md index 280a763699..02173fecab 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-datacollection.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-datacollection.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DataCollection -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DataCollection +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_DataCollection. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting defines the identifier used to uniquely associate this device’s telemetry data as belonging to a given organization. -If your organization is participating in a program that requires this device to be identified as belonging to your organization then use this setting to provide that identification. The value for this setting will be provided by Microsoft as part of the onboarding process for the program. +If your organization is participating in a program that requires this device to be identified as belonging to your organization, then use this setting to provide that identification. The value for this setting will be provided by Microsoft as part of the onboarding process for the program. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, then Microsoft will not be able to use this identifier to associate this machine and its telemetry data with your organization. @@ -86,3 +86,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dcom.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dcom.md index 4efe29532e..e10c705b01 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dcom.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dcom.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DCOM -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DCOM +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_DCOM. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -66,10 +66,10 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting allows you to specify that local computer administrators can supplement the "Define Activation Security Check exemptions" list. -- If you enable this policy setting, and DCOM does not find an explicit entry for a DCOM server application ID (appid) in the "Define Activation Security Check exemptions" policy (if enabled). Then DCOM will look for an entry in the locally configured list. +- If you enable this policy setting, and DCOM doesn't find an explicit entry for a DCOM server application ID (appid) in the "Define Activation Security Check exemptions" policy (if enabled). Then DCOM will look for an entry in the locally configured list. -- If you disable this policy setting, DCOM will not look in the locally configured DCOM activation security check exemption list. -If you do not configure this policy setting, DCOM will only look in the locally configured exemption list if the "Define Activation Security Check exemptions" policy is not configured. +- If you disable this policy setting, DCOM won't look in the locally configured DCOM activation security-check exemption list. +If you don't configure this policy setting, DCOM will only look in the locally configured exemption list if the "Define Activation Security Check exemptions" policy isn't configured. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting applies to all sites in Trusted zones. @@ -119,19 +119,24 @@ DCOM ignores the second list when this policy setting is configured, unless the DCOM server application IDs added to this policy must be listed in curly brace format. For example, `{b5dcb061-cefb-42e0-a1be-e6a6438133fe}`. + If you enter a non-existent or improperly formatted application ID DCOM will add it to the list without checking for errors. + +If you add an application ID to this list and set its value to one, DCOM won't enforce the Activation security check for that DCOM server. + +If you add an application ID to this list and set its value to zero DCOM will always enforce the Activation security check for that DCOM server regardless of local settings. + - If you enable this policy setting, you can view and change the list of DCOM activation security check exemptions defined by Group Policy settings. - -If you add an application ID to this list and set its value to one, DCOM will not enforce the Activation security check for that DCOM server. -If you add an application ID to this list and set its value to zero DCOM will always enforce the Activation security check for that DCOM server regardless of local -settings. - If you disable this policy setting, the application ID exemption list defined by Group Policy is deleted, and the one defined by local computer administrators is used. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, the application ID exemption list defined by local computer administrators is used. + +>[!Note] +> The DCOM Activation security check is done after a DCOM server process is started, but before an object activation request is dispatched to the server process. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the application ID exemption list defined by local computer administrators is used. Notes: The DCOM Activation security check is done after a DCOM server process is started, but before an object activation request is dispatched to the server process. This access check is done against the DCOM server's custom launch permission security descriptor if it exists, or otherwise against the configured defaults. If the DCOM server's custom launch permission contains explicit DENY entries this may mean that object activations that would have previously succeeded for such specified users, once the DCOM server process was up and running, might now fail instead. The proper action in this situation is to reconfigure the DCOM server's custom launch permission settings for correct security settings, but this policy setting may be used in the short term as an application compatibility deployment aid. -DCOM servers added to this exemption list are only exempted if their custom launch permissions do not contain specific LocalLaunch, RemoteLaunch, LocalActivate, or RemoteActivate grant or deny entries for any users or groups. +DCOM servers added to this exemption list are only exempted if their custom launch permissions don't contain specific LocalLaunch, RemoteLaunch, LocalActivate, or RemoteActivate grant or deny entries for any users or groups. > [!NOTE] > Exemptions for DCOM Server Application IDs added to this list will apply to both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the server if present. @@ -154,3 +159,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-desktop.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-desktop.md index 1a66b56054..5c2ec282c7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-desktop.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-desktop.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Desktop -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Desktop +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Desktop. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -145,13 +145,13 @@ manager: dansimp -Displays the filter bar above the results of an Active Directory search. The filter bar consists of buttons for applying additional filters to search results. +Displays the filter bar above the results of an Active Directory search. The filter bar consists of buttons for applying more filters to search results. If you enable this setting, the filter bar appears when the Active Directory Find dialog box opens, but users can hide it. -If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the filter bar does not appear, but users can display it by selecting "Filter" on the "View" menu. +If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the filter bar doesn't appear, but users can display it by selecting "Filter" on the "View" menu. -To see the filter bar, open Network Locations, click Entire Network, and then click Directory. Right-click the name of a Windows domain, and click Find. Type the name of an object in the directory, such as "Administrator." If the filter bar does not appear above the resulting display, on the View menu, click Filter. +To see the filter bar, open Network Locations, click Entire Network, and then click Directory. Right-click the name of a Windows domain, and click Find. Type the name of an object in the directory, such as "Administrator." If the filter bar doesn't appear above the resulting display, on the View menu, click Filter. @@ -197,9 +197,9 @@ Hides the Active Directory folder in Network Locations. The Active Directory folder displays Active Directory objects in a browse window. -If you enable this setting, the Active Directory folder does not appear in the Network Locations folder. +If you enable this setting, the Active Directory folder doesn't appear in the Network Locations folder. -If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Active Directory folder appears in the Network Locations folder. +If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the Active Directory folder appears in the Network Locations folder. This setting is designed to let users search Active Directory but not tempt them to casually browse Active Directory. @@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ Specifies the maximum number of objects the system displays in response to a com If you enable this setting, you can use the "Number of objects returned" box to limit returns from an Active Directory search. -If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the system displays up to 10,000 objects. This consumes approximately 2 MB of memory or disk space. +If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the system displays up to 10,000 objects. This consumes approximately 2 MB of memory or disk space. This setting is designed to protect the network and the domain controller from the effect of expansive searches. @@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ Enables Active Desktop and prevents users from disabling it. This setting prevents users from trying to enable or disable Active Desktop while a policy controls it. -If you disable this setting or do not configure it, Active Desktop is disabled by default, but users can enable it. +If you disable this setting or don't configure it, Active Desktop is disabled by default, but users can enable it. > [!NOTE] > If both the "Enable Active Desktop" setting and the "Disable Active Desktop" setting are enabled, the "Disable Active Desktop" setting is ignored. If the "Turn on Classic Shell" setting (in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Explorer) is enabled, Active Desktop is disabled, and both of these policies are ignored. @@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ Disables Active Desktop and prevents users from enabling it. This setting prevents users from trying to enable or disable Active Desktop while a policy controls it. -If you disable this setting or do not configure it, Active Desktop is disabled by default, but users can enable it. +If you disable this setting or don't configure it, Active Desktop is disabled by default, but users can enable it. > [!NOTE] > If both the "Enable Active Desktop" setting and the "Disable Active Desktop" setting are enabled, the "Disable Active Desktop" setting is ignored. If the "Turn on Classic Shell" setting (in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Explorer) is enabled, Active Desktop is disabled, and both these policies are ignored. @@ -390,7 +390,7 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents the user from enabling or disabling Active Desktop or changing the Active Desktop configuration. -This is a comprehensive setting that locks down the configuration you establish by using other policies in this folder. This setting removes the Web tab from Display in Control Panel. As a result, users cannot enable or disable Active Desktop. If Active Desktop is already enabled, users cannot add, remove, or edit Web content or disable, lock, or synchronize Active Desktop components. +This is a comprehensive setting that locks down the configuration you establish by using other policies in this folder. This setting removes the Web tab from Display in Control Panel. As a result, users can't enable or disable Active Desktop. If Active Desktop is already enabled, users can't add, remove, or edit Web content or disable, lock, or synchronize Active Desktop components. @@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ ADMX Info: Removes icons, shortcuts, and other default and user-defined items from the desktop, including Briefcase, Recycle Bin, Computer, and Network Locations. -Removing icons and shortcuts does not prevent the user from using another method to start the programs or opening the items they represent. +Removing icons and shortcuts doesn't prevent the user from using another method to start the programs or opening the items they represent. Also, see "Items displayed in Places Bar" in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Common Open File Dialog to remove the Desktop icon from the Places Bar. This will help prevent users from saving data to the Desktop. @@ -479,9 +479,9 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents users from using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard. -If you enable this setting, the Desktop Cleanup wizard does not automatically run on a users workstation every 60 days. The user will also not be able to access the Desktop Cleanup Wizard. +If you enable this setting, the Desktop Cleanup wizard doesn't automatically run on a users workstation every 60 days. The user will also not be able to access the Desktop Cleanup Wizard. -If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the default behavior of the Desktop Clean Wizard running every 60 days occurs. +If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the default behavior of the Desktop Clean Wizard running every 60 days occurs. > [!NOTE] > When this setting is not enabled, users can run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard, or have it run automatically every 60 days from Display, by clicking the Desktop tab and then clicking the Customize Desktop button. @@ -528,7 +528,7 @@ ADMX Info: Removes the Internet Explorer icon from the desktop and from the Quick Launch bar on the taskbar. -This setting does not prevent the user from starting Internet Explorer by using other methods. +This setting doesn't prevent the user from starting Internet Explorer by using other methods. @@ -576,7 +576,7 @@ If you enable this setting, Computer is hidden on the desktop, the new Start men If you disable this setting, Computer is displayed as usual, appearing as normal on the desktop, Start menu, folder tree pane, and Web views, unless restricted by another setting. -If you do not configure this setting, the default is to display Computer as usual. +If you don't configure this setting, the default is to display Computer as usual. > [!NOTE] > In operating systems earlier than Microsoft Windows Vista, this policy applies to the My Computer icon. Hiding Computer and its contents does not hide the contents of the child folders of Computer. For example, if the users navigate into one of their hard drives, they see all of their folders and files there, even if this setting is enabled. @@ -625,9 +625,9 @@ Removes most occurrences of the My Documents icon. This setting removes the My Documents icon from the desktop, from File Explorer, from programs that use the File Explorer windows, and from the standard Open dialog box. -This setting does not prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the My Documents folder. +This setting doesn't prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the My Documents folder. -This setting does not remove the My Documents icon from the Start menu. To do so, use the "Remove My Documents icon from Start Menu" setting. +This setting doesn't remove the My Documents icon from the Start menu. To do so, use the "Remove My Documents icon from Start Menu" setting. > [!NOTE] > To make changes to this setting effective, you must log off from and log back on to Windows 2000 Professional. @@ -673,7 +673,7 @@ ADMX Info: Removes the Network Locations icon from the desktop. -This setting only affects the desktop icon. It does not prevent users from connecting to the network or browsing for shared computers on the network. +This setting only affects the desktop icon. It doesn't prevent users from connecting to the network or browsing for shared computers on the network. > [!NOTE] > In operating systems earlier than Microsoft Windows Vista, this policy applies to the My Network Places icon. @@ -720,9 +720,9 @@ ADMX Info: This setting hides Properties on the context menu for Computer. -If you enable this setting, the Properties option will not be present when the user right-clicks My Computer or clicks Computer and then goes to the File menu. Likewise, Alt-Enter does nothing when Computer is selected. +If you enable this setting, the Properties option won't be present when the user right-clicks My Computer or clicks Computer and then goes to the File menu. Likewise, Alt-Enter does nothing when Computer is selected. -If you disable or do not configure this setting, the Properties option is displayed as usual. +If you disable or don't configure this setting, the Properties option is displayed as usual. @@ -766,17 +766,16 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting hides the Properties menu command on the shortcut menu for the My Documents icon. -If you enable this policy setting, the Properties menu command will not be displayed when the user does any of the following: +If you enable this policy setting, the Properties menu command won't be displayed when the user does any of the following: - Right-clicks the My Documents icon. - Clicks the My Documents icon, and then opens the File menu. - Clicks the My Documents icon, and then presses ALT+ENTER. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Properties menu command is displayed. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Properties menu command is displayed. - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Remove Properties from the Documents icon context menu* @@ -814,11 +813,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Remote shared folders are not added to Network Locations whenever you open a document in the shared folder. +Remote shared folders aren't added to Network Locations whenever you open a document in the shared folder. -If you disable this setting or do not configure it, when you open a document in a remote shared folder, the system adds a connection to the shared folder to Network Locations. +If you disable this setting or don't configure it, when you open a document in a remote shared folder, the system adds a connection to the shared folder to Network Locations. -If you enable this setting, shared folders are not added to Network Locations automatically when you open a document in the shared folder. +If you enable this setting, shared folders aren't added to Network Locations automatically when you open a document in the shared folder. @@ -864,7 +863,7 @@ Removes most occurrences of the Recycle Bin icon. This setting removes the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop, from File Explorer, from programs that use the File Explorer windows, and from the standard Open dialog box. -This setting does not prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the Recycle Bin folder. +This setting doesn't prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the Recycle Bin folder. > [!NOTE] > To make changes to this setting effective, you must log off and then log back on. @@ -910,9 +909,9 @@ ADMX Info: Removes the Properties option from the Recycle Bin context menu. -If you enable this setting, the Properties option will not be present when the user right-clicks on Recycle Bin or opens Recycle Bin and then clicks File. Likewise, Alt-Enter does nothing when Recycle Bin is selected. +If you enable this setting, the Properties option won't be present when the user right-clicks on Recycle Bin or opens Recycle Bin and then clicks File. Likewise, Alt-Enter does nothing when Recycle Bin is selected. -If you disable or do not configure this setting, the Properties option is displayed as usual. +If you disable or don't configure this setting, the Properties option is displayed as usual. @@ -956,7 +955,7 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. -If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes, such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off. However, shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved. +If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes, such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the taskbar, aren't saved when users logoff. However, shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved. @@ -1000,9 +999,9 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents windows from being minimized or restored when the active window is shaken back and forth with the mouse. -If you enable this policy, application windows will not be minimized or restored when the active window is shaken back and forth with the mouse. +If you enable this policy, application windows won't be minimized or restored when the active window is shaken back and forth with the mouse. -If you disable or do not configure this policy, this window minimizing and restoring gesture will apply. +If you disable or don't configure this policy, this window minimizing and restoring gesture will apply. @@ -1047,9 +1046,9 @@ Specifies the desktop background ("wallpaper") displayed on all users' desktops. This setting lets you specify the wallpaper on users' desktops and prevents users from changing the image or its presentation. The wallpaper you specify can be stored in a bitmap (*.bmp) or JPEG (*.jpg) file. -To use this setting, type the fully qualified path and name of the file that stores the wallpaper image. You can type a local path, such as C:\Windows\web\wallpaper\home.jpg or a UNC path, such as \\\Server\Share\Corp.jpg. If the specified file is not available when the user logs on, no wallpaper is displayed. Users cannot specify alternative wallpaper. You can also use this setting to specify that the wallpaper image be centered, tiled, or stretched. Users cannot change this specification. +To use this setting, type the fully qualified path and name of the file that stores the wallpaper image. You can type a local path, such as C:\Windows\web\wallpaper\home.jpg or a UNC path, such as \\\Server\Share\Corp.jpg. If the specified file isn't available when the user logs on, no wallpaper is displayed. Users can't specify alternative wallpaper. You can also use this setting to specify that the wallpaper image be centered, tiled, or stretched. Users can't change this specification. -If you disable this setting or do not configure it, no wallpaper is displayed. However, users can select the wallpaper of their choice. +If you disable this setting or don't configure it, no wallpaper is displayed. However, users can select the wallpaper of their choice. Also, see the "Allow only bitmapped wallpaper" in the same location, and the "Prevent changing wallpaper" setting in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel. @@ -1097,7 +1096,7 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents users from adding Web content to their Active Desktop. -This setting removes the "New" button from Web tab in Display in Control Panel. As a result, users cannot add Web pages or pictures from the Internet or an intranet to the desktop. This setting does not remove existing Web content from their Active Desktop, or prevent users from removing existing Web content. +This setting removes the "New" button from Web tab in Display in Control Panel. As a result, users can't add Web pages or pictures from the Internet or an intranet to the desktop. This setting doesn't remove existing Web content from their Active Desktop, or prevent users from removing existing Web content. Also, see the "Disable all items" setting. @@ -1142,9 +1141,9 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents users from removing Web content from their Active Desktop. -In Active Desktop, you can add items to the desktop but close them so they are not displayed. +In Active Desktop, you can add items to the desktop but close them so they aren't displayed. -If you enable this setting, items added to the desktop cannot be closed; they always appear on the desktop. This setting removes the check boxes from items on the Web tab in Display in Control Panel. +If you enable this setting, items added to the desktop can't be closed; they always appear on the desktop. This setting removes the check boxes from items on the Web tab in Display in Control Panel. > [!NOTE] > This setting does not prevent users from deleting items from their Active Desktop. @@ -1193,7 +1192,7 @@ Prevents users from deleting Web content from their Active Desktop. This setting removes the Delete button from the Web tab in Display in Control Panel. As a result, users can temporarily remove, but not delete, Web content from their Active Desktop. -This setting does not prevent users from adding Web content to their Active Desktop. +This setting doesn't prevent users from adding Web content to their Active Desktop. Also, see the "Prohibit closing items" and "Disable all items" settings. @@ -1239,7 +1238,7 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents users from changing the properties of Web content items on their Active Desktop. -This setting disables the Properties button on the Web tab in Display in Control Panel. Also, it removes the Properties item from the menu for each item on the Active Desktop. As a result, users cannot change the properties of an item, such as its synchronization schedule, password, or display characteristics. +This setting disables the Properties button on the Web tab in Display in Control Panel. Also, it removes the Properties item from the menu for each item on the Active Desktop. As a result, users can't change the properties of an item, such as its synchronization schedule, password, or display characteristics. @@ -1283,7 +1282,7 @@ ADMX Info: Removes Active Desktop content and prevents users from adding Active Desktop content. -This setting removes all Active Desktop items from the desktop. It also removes the Web tab from Display in Control Panel. As a result, users cannot add Web pages or pictures from the Internet or an intranet to the desktop. +This setting removes all Active Desktop items from the desktop. It also removes the Web tab from Display in Control Panel. As a result, users can't add Web pages or pictures from the Internet or an intranet to the desktop. > [!NOTE] > This setting does not disable Active Desktop. Users can still use image formats, such as JPEG and GIF, for their desktop wallpaper. @@ -1338,7 +1337,7 @@ You can also use this setting to delete particular Web-based items from users' d > Removing an item from the "Add" list for this setting is not the same as deleting it. Items that are removed from the "Add" list are not removed from the desktop. They are simply not added again. > [!NOTE] -> For this setting to take affect, you must log off and log on to the system. +> For this setting to take effect, you must log off and log on to the system. @@ -1382,7 +1381,7 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents users from manipulating desktop toolbars. -If you enable this setting, users cannot add or remove toolbars from the desktop. Also, users cannot drag toolbars on to or off of docked toolbars. +If you enable this setting, users can't add or remove toolbars from the desktop. Also, users can't drag toolbars on to or off of docked toolbars. > [!NOTE] > If users have added or removed toolbars, this setting prevents them from restoring the default configuration. @@ -1432,9 +1431,9 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevents users from adjusting the length of desktop toolbars. Also, users cannot reposition items or toolbars on docked toolbars. +Prevents users from adjusting the length of desktop toolbars. Also, users can't reposition items or toolbars on docked toolbars. -This setting does not prevent users from adding or removing toolbars on the desktop. +This setting doesn't prevent users from adding or removing toolbars on the desktop. > [!NOTE] > If users have adjusted their toolbars, this setting prevents them from restoring the default configuration. @@ -1481,7 +1480,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Permits only bitmap images for wallpaper. This setting limits the desktop background ("wallpaper") to bitmap (.bmp) files. If users select files with other image formats, such as JPEG, GIF, PNG, or HTML, through the Browse button on the Desktop tab, the wallpaper does not load. Files that are autoconverted to a .bmp format, such as JPEG, GIF, and PNG, can be set as Wallpaper by right-clicking the image and selecting "Set as Wallpaper". +Permits only bitmap images for wallpaper. This setting limits the desktop background ("wallpaper") to bitmap (.bmp) files. If users select files with other image formats, such as JPEG, GIF, PNG, or HTML, through the Browse button on the Desktop tab, the wallpaper doesn't load. Files that are auto-converted to a .bmp format, such as JPEG, GIF, and PNG, can be set as Wallpaper by right-clicking the image and selecting "Set as Wallpaper". Also, see the "Desktop Wallpaper" and the "Prevent changing wallpaper" (in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display) settings. @@ -1501,3 +1500,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicecompat.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicecompat.md index b1ccc54155..c13f7fb7f2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicecompat.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicecompat.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceCompat -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceCompat +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceCompat. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Changes behavior of third-party drivers to work around incompatibilities introduced between OS versions. +Changes behavior of third-party drivers to work around incompatibilities introduced between OS versions. @@ -118,4 +118,8 @@ ADMX Info: - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceguard.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceguard.md index 6ef592107b..11ef6a220b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceguard.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceguard.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceGuard -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceGuard +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceGuard. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -70,9 +70,10 @@ The file path must be either a UNC path (for example, `\\ServerName\ShareName\SI or a locally valid path (for example, `C:\FolderName\SIPolicy.p7b)`. The local machine account (LOCAL SYSTEM) must have access permission to the policy file. -If using a signed and protected policy then disabling this policy setting doesn't remove the feature from the computer. Instead, you must either: -1. First update the policy to a non-protected policy and then disable the setting. -2. Disable the setting and then remove the policy from each computer, with a physically present user. +If using a signed and protected policy then disabling this policy setting doesn't remove the feature from the computer. Instead, you must either: + +- First update the policy to a non-protected policy and then disable the setting. (or) +- Disable the setting and then remove the policy from each computer, with a physically present user. @@ -89,3 +90,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceinstallation.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceinstallation.md index 596d4df2ed..742442731b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceinstallation.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-deviceinstallation.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceInstallation -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceInstallation +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceInstallation. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to determine whether members of the Administrator If you enable this policy setting, members of the Administrators group can use the Add Hardware wizard or the Update Driver wizard to install and update the drivers for any device. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of the specified devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, members of the Administrators group are subject to all policy settings that restrict device installation. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, members of the Administrators group are subject to all policy settings that restrict device installation. @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to display a custom message to users in a notific If you enable this policy setting, Windows displays the text you type in the Detail Text box when a policy setting prevents device installation. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows displays a default message when a policy setting prevents device installation. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows displays a default message when a policy setting prevents device installation. @@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to display a custom message title in a notificati If you enable this policy setting, Windows displays the text you type in the Main Text box as the title text of a notification when a policy setting prevents device installation. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows displays a default title in a notification when a policy setting prevents device installation. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows displays a default title in a notification when a policy setting prevents device installation. @@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to configure the number of seconds Windows waits If you enable this policy setting, Windows waits for the number of seconds you specify before terminating the installation. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows waits 240 seconds for a device installation task to complete before terminating the installation. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows waits 240 seconds for a device installation task to complete before terminating the installation. @@ -268,11 +268,12 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting establishes the amount of time (in seconds) that the system will wait to reboot in order to enforce a change in device installation restriction policies. -If you enable this policy setting, set the amount of seconds you want the system to wait until a reboot. +If you enable this policy setting, set the number of seconds you want the system to wait until a reboot. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the system does not force a reboot. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the system doesn't force a reboot. -Note: If no reboot is forced, the device installation restriction right will not take effect until the system is restarted. +>[!Note] +> If no reboot is forced, the device installation restriction right won't take effect until the system is restarted. @@ -314,11 +315,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to prevent Windows from installing removable devices. A device is considered removable when the driver for the device to which it is connected indicates that the device is removable. For example, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device is reported to be removable by the drivers for the USB hub to which the device is connected. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows Windows to install a device. +This policy setting allows you to prevent Windows from installing removable devices. A device is considered removable when the driver for the device to which it's connected indicates that the device is removable. For example, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device is reported to be removable by the drivers for the USB hub to which the device is connected. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows Windows to install a device. -If you enable this policy setting, Windows is prevented from installing removable devices and existing removable devices cannot have their drivers updated. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of removable devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server. +If you enable this policy setting, Windows is prevented from installing removable devices and existing removable devices can't have their drivers updated. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of removable devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows can install and update device drivers for removable devices as allowed or prevented by other policy settings. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows can install and update device drivers for removable devices as allowed or prevented by other policy settings. @@ -361,9 +362,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to prevent Windows from creating a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt Windows to create a system restore point. Windows normally creates restore points for certain driver activity, such as the installation of an unsigned driver. A system restore point enables you to more easily restore your system to its state before the activity. -If you enable this policy setting, Windows does not create a system restore point when one would normally be created. +If you enable this policy setting, Windows doesn't create a system restore point when one would normally be created. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows creates a system restore point as it normally would. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows creates a system restore point as it normally would. @@ -409,7 +410,7 @@ This policy setting specifies a list of device setup class GUIDs describing devi If you enable this policy setting, members of the Users group may install new drivers for the specified device setup classes. The drivers must be signed according to Windows Driver Signing Policy, or be signed by publishers already in the TrustedPublisher store. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, only members of the Administrators group are allowed to install new device drivers on the system. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, only members of the Administrators group are allowed to install new device drivers on the system. @@ -426,4 +427,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicesetup.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicesetup.md index ae07cf6eb3..de7d1cde74 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicesetup.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-devicesetup.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceSetup -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceSetup +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DeviceSetup. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -66,9 +66,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting allows you to turn off "Found New Hardware" balloons during device installation. -If you enable this policy setting, "Found New Hardware" balloons do not appear while a device is being installed. +If you enable this policy setting, "Found New Hardware" balloons don't appear while a device is being installed. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, "Found New Hardware" balloons appear while a device is being installed, unless the driver for the device suppresses the balloons. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, "Found New Hardware" balloons appear while a device is being installed, unless the driver for the device suppresses the balloons. @@ -114,9 +114,12 @@ This policy setting allows you to specify the order in which Windows searches so If you enable this policy setting, you can select whether Windows searches for drivers on Windows Update unconditionally, only if necessary, or not at all. -Note that searching always implies that Windows will attempt to search Windows Update exactly one time. With this setting, Windows will not continually search for updates. This setting is used to ensure that the best software will be found for the device, even if the network is temporarily available. If the setting for searching only if needed is specified, then Windows will search for a driver only if a driver is not locally available on the system. +>[!Note] +> Searching always implies that Windows will attempt to search Windows Update exactly one time. With this setting, Windows won't continually search for updates. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, members of the Administrators group can determine the priority order in which Windows searches source locations for device drivers. +This setting is used to ensure that the best software will be found for the device, even if the network is temporarily available. If the setting for searching is enabled and only when needed is specified, then Windows will search for a driver only if a driver isn't locally available on the system. + +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, members of the Administrators group can determine the priority order in which Windows searches source locations for device drivers. @@ -133,3 +136,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dfs.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dfs.md index 49774e691d..8bed2392e2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dfs.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dfs.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DFS -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DFS +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DFS. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -63,10 +63,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting allows you to configure how often a Distributed File System (DFS) client attempts to discover domain controllers on a network. By default, a DFS client attempts to discover domain controllers every 15 minutes. -- If you enable this policy setting, you can configure how often a DFS client attempts to discover domain controllers. -This value is specified in minutes. +If you enable this policy setting, you can configure how often a DFS client attempts to discover domain controllers. This value is specified in minutes. -- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default value of 15 minutes applies. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the default value of 15 minutes applies. > [!NOTE] > The minimum value you can select is 15 minutes. If you try to set this setting to a value less than 15 minutes, the default value of 15 minutes is applied. @@ -87,3 +86,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-digitallocker.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-digitallocker.md index 731f55b062..99ae418a32 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-digitallocker.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-digitallocker.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DigitalLocker -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DigitalLocker +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DigitalLocker. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -68,13 +68,12 @@ This policy setting specifies whether Digital Locker can run. Digital Locker is a dedicated download manager associated with Windows Marketplace and a feature of Windows that can be used to manage and download products acquired and stored in the user's Windows Marketplace Digital Locker. -If you enable this setting, Digital Locker will not run. +If you enable this setting, Digital Locker won't run. -If you disable or do not configure this setting, Digital Locker can be run. +If you disable or don't configure this setting, Digital Locker can be run. - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Do not allow Digital Locker to run* @@ -116,9 +115,9 @@ This policy setting specifies whether Digital Locker can run. Digital Locker is a dedicated download manager associated with Windows Marketplace and a feature of Windows that can be used to manage and download products acquired and stored in the user's Windows Marketplace Digital Locker. -If you enable this setting, Digital Locker will not run. +If you enable this setting, Digital Locker won't run. -If you disable or do not configure this setting, Digital Locker can be run. +If you disable or don't configure this setting, Digital Locker can be run. @@ -137,3 +136,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskdiagnostic.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskdiagnostic.md index 312e6550d5..f931979921 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskdiagnostic.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskdiagnostic.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskDiagnostic -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskDiagnostic +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskDiagnostic. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -66,12 +66,13 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting substitutes custom alert text in the disk diagnostic message shown to users when a disk reports a S.M.A.R.T. fault. -- If you enable this policy setting, Windows displays custom alert text in the disk diagnostic message. The custom text may not exceed 512 characters. -- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows displays the default alert text in the disk diagnostic message. +If you enable this policy setting, Windows displays custom alert text in the disk diagnostic message. The custom text may not exceed 512 characters. -No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect: changes take effect immediately. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows displays the default alert text in the disk diagnostic message. -This policy setting only takes effect if the Disk Diagnostic scenario policy setting is enabled or not configured and the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios are not executed. +No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect, whereas changes take effect immediately. + +This policy setting only takes effect if the Disk Diagnostic scenario policy setting is enabled or not configured and the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios aren't executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. > [!NOTE] @@ -121,12 +122,15 @@ This policy setting determines the execution level for S.M.A.R.T.-based disk dia Self-Monitoring And Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is a standard mechanism for storage devices to report faults to Windows. A disk that reports a S.M.A.R.T. fault may need to be repaired or replaced. The Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) detects and logs S.M.A.R.T. faults to the event log when they occur. -- If you enable this policy setting, the DPS also warns users of S.M.A.R.T. faults and guides them through backup and recovery to minimize potential data loss. -- If you disable this policy, S.M.A.R.T. faults are still detected and logged, but no corrective action is taken. -- If you do not configure this policy setting, the DPS enables S.M.A.R.T. fault resolution by default. This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy is not configured. +If you enable this policy setting, the DPS also warns users of S.M.A.R.T. faults and guides them through backup and recovery to minimize potential data loss. -No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect: changes take effect immediately. -This policy setting takes effect only when the DPS is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios are not executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. +If you disable this policy, S.M.A.R.T. faults are still detected and logged, but no corrective action is taken. + +If you don't configure this policy setting, the DPS enables S.M.A.R.T. fault resolution by default. This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy isn't configured. + +No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect, whereas changes take effect immediately. + +This policy setting takes effect only when the DPS is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios aren't executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. > [!NOTE] > For Windows Server systems, this policy setting applies only if the Desktop Experience optional component is installed and the Remote Desktop Services role is not installed. @@ -147,3 +151,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-disknvcache.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-disknvcache.md index 87b9aee1a3..718a8ef652 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-disknvcache.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-disknvcache.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskNVCache -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskNVCache +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskNVCache. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -67,14 +67,15 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting turns off the boot and resume optimizations for the hybrid hard disks in the system. +This policy setting turns off the boot and resumes optimizations for the hybrid hard disks in the system. -If you enable this policy setting, the system does not use the non-volatile (NV) cache to optimize boot and resume. +If you enable this policy setting, the system doesn't use the non-volatile (NV) cache to optimize boot and resume. + +If you disable this policy setting, the system uses the NV cache to achieve faster boot and resume. -If you disable this policy setting, the system uses the NV cache to achieve faster boot and resume. The system determines the data that will be stored in the NV cache to optimize boot and resume. -The required data is stored in the NV cache during shutdown and hibernate, respectively. This might cause a slight increase in the time taken for shutdown and hibernate. If you do not configure this policy setting, the default behavior is observed and the NV cache is used for boot and resume optimizations. +The required data is stored in the NV cache during shutdown and hibernate, respectively. This might cause a slight increase in the time taken for shutdown and hibernate. If you don't configure this policy setting, the default behavior is observed and the NV cache is used for boot and resume optimizations. This policy setting is applicable only if the NV cache feature is on. @@ -119,12 +120,11 @@ This policy setting turns off all support for the non-volatile (NV) cache on all To check if you have hybrid hard disks in the system, from Device Manager, right-click the disk drive and select Properties. The NV cache can be used to optimize boot and resume by reading data from the cache while the disks are spinning up. The NV cache can also be used to reduce the power consumption of the system by keeping the disks spun down while satisfying reads and writes from the cache. -If you enable this policy setting, the system will not manage the NV cache and will not enable NV cache power saving mode. +If you enable this policy setting, the system won't manage the NV cache and won't enable NV cache power saving mode. If you disable this policy setting, the system will manage the NV cache on the disks if the other policy settings for the NV cache are appropriately configured. -This policy setting will take effect on next boot. If you do not configure this policy setting, the default behavior is to turn on support for the NV cache. - +This policy setting will take effect on next boot. If you don't configure this policy setting, the default behavior is to turn on support for the NV cache. @@ -172,7 +172,10 @@ If you enable this policy setting, frequently written files such as the file sys If you disable this policy setting, the system will store frequently written data into the non-volatile (NV) cache. This allows the system to exclusively run out of the NV cache and power down the disk for longer periods to save power. -This can cause increased wear of the NV cache. If you do not configure this policy setting, the default behavior of the system is observed and frequently written files will be stored in the NV cache. Note: This policy setting is applicable only if the NV cache feature is on. +This can cause increased wear of the NV cache. If you don't configure this policy setting, the default behavior of the system is observed and frequently written files will be stored in the NV cache. + +>[!Note] +> This policy setting is applicable only if the NV cache feature is on. @@ -192,3 +195,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskquota.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskquota.md index cc4ff2f0b5..ec151b39e1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskquota.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-diskquota.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskQuota -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskQuota +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DiskQuota. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting extends the disk quota policies in this folder to NTFS file system volumes on the removable media. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the disk quota policies established in this folder apply to fixed-media NTFS volumes only. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the disk quota policies established in this folder apply to fixed-media NTFS volumes only. When this policy setting is applied, the computer will apply the disk quota to both fixed and removable media. @@ -124,13 +124,13 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting turns on and turns off disk quota management on all NTFS volumes of the computer, and prevents users from changing the setting. -If you enable this policy setting, disk quota management is turned on, and users cannot turn it off. +If you enable this policy setting, disk quota management is turned on, and users can't turn it off. -If you disable the policy setting, disk quota management is turned off, and users cannot turn it on. When this policy setting is not configured then the disk quota management is turned off by default, and the administrators can turn it on. +If you disable the policy setting, disk quota management is turned off, and users can't turn it on. When this policy setting isn't configured then the disk quota management is turned off by default, and the administrators can turn it on. To prevent users from changing the setting while a setting is in effect, the system disables the "Enable quota management" option on the Quota tab of NTFS volumes. -This policy setting turns on disk quota management but does not establish or enforce a particular disk quota limit. +This policy setting turns on disk quota management but doesn't establish or enforce a particular disk quota limit. To specify a disk quota limit, use the "Default quota limit and warning level" policy setting. Otherwise, the system uses the physical space on the volume as the quota limit. @@ -180,9 +180,9 @@ This policy setting determines whether disk quota limits are enforced and preven If you enable this policy setting, disk quota limits are enforced. -If you disable this policy setting, disk quota limits are not enforced. When you enable or disable this policy setting, the system disables the "Deny disk space to users exceed quota limit" option on the Quota tab. Therefore, the administrators cannot make changes while the setting is in effect. +If you disable this policy setting, disk quota limits aren't enforced. When you enable or disable this policy setting, the system disables the "Deny disk space to users exceed quota limit" option on the Quota tab. Therefore, the administrators can't make changes while the setting is in effect. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the disk quota limit is not enforced by default, but administrators can change the setting. Enforcement is optional. When users reach an enforced disk quota limit, the system responds as though the physical space on the volume were exhausted. When users reach an unenforced limit, their status in the Quota Entries window changes. However, the users can continue to write to the volume as long as physical space is available. +If you don't configure this policy setting, the disk quota limit isn't enforced by default, but administrators can change the setting. Enforcement is optional. When users reach an enforced disk quota limit, the system responds as though the physical space on the volume were exhausted. When users reach an unenforced limit, their status in the Quota Entries window changes. However, the users can continue to write to the volume as long as physical space is available. This policy setting overrides user settings that enable or disable quota enforcement on their volumes. @@ -232,9 +232,9 @@ This policy setting determines whether the system records an event in the local If you enable this policy setting, the system records an event when the user reaches their limit. -If you disable this policy setting, no event is recorded. Also, when you enable or disable this policy setting, the system disables the "Log event when a user exceeds their quota limit" option on the Quota tab, so administrators cannot change the setting while a setting is in effect. If you do not configure this policy setting, no events are recorded, but administrators can use the Quota tab option to change the setting. +If you disable this policy setting, no event is recorded. Also, when you enable or disable this policy setting, the system disables the "Log event when a user exceeds their quota limit" option on the Quota tab, so administrators can't change the setting while a setting is in effect. If you don't configure this policy setting, no events are recorded, but administrators can use the Quota tab option to change the setting. -This policy setting is independent of the enforcement policy settings for disk quotas. As a result, you can direct the system to log an event, regardless of whether or not you choose to enforce the disk quota limit. Also, this policy setting does not affect the Quota Entries window on the Quota tab. Even without the logged event, users can detect that they have reached their limit, because their status in the Quota Entries window changes. +This policy setting is independent of the enforcement policy settings for disk quotas. As a result, you can direct the system to log an event, regardless of whether or not you choose to enforce the disk quota limit. Also, this policy setting doesn't affect the Quota Entries window on the Quota tab. Even without the logged event, users can detect that they've reached their limit, because their status in the Quota Entries window changes. To find the logging option, in My Computer, right-click the name of an NTFS file system volume, click Properties, and then click the Quota tab. @@ -282,9 +282,9 @@ This policy setting determines whether the system records an event in the Applic If you enable this policy setting, the system records an event. -If you disable this policy setting, no event is recorded. When you enable or disable this policy setting, the system disables the corresponding "Log event when a user exceeds their warning level" option on the Quota tab so that administrators cannot change logging while a policy setting is in effect. +If you disable this policy setting, no event is recorded. When you enable or disable this policy setting, the system disables the corresponding "Log event when a user exceeds their warning level" option on the Quota tab so that administrators can't change logging while a policy setting is in effect. -If you do not configure this policy setting, no event is recorded, but administrators can use the Quota tab option to change the logging setting. This policy setting does not affect the Quota Entries window on the Quota tab. Even without the logged event, users can detect that they have reached their warning level because their status in the Quota Entries window changes. +If you don't configure this policy setting, no event is recorded, but administrators can use the Quota tab option to change the logging setting. This policy setting doesn't affect the Quota Entries window on the Quota tab. Even without the logged event, users can detect that they've reached their warning level because their status in the Quota Entries window changes. To find the logging option, in My Computer, right-click the name of an NTFS file system volume, click Properties, and then click the Quota tab. @@ -332,11 +332,11 @@ This policy setting specifies the default disk quota limit and warning level for This policy setting determines how much disk space can be used by each user on each of the NTFS file system volumes on a computer. It also specifies the warning level, the point at which the user's status in the Quota Entries window changes to indicate that the user is approaching the disk quota limit. This setting overrides new users’ settings for the disk quota limit and warning level on their volumes, and it disables the corresponding options in the "Select the default quota limit for new users of this volume" section on the Quota tab. -This policy setting applies to all new users as soon as they write to the volume. It does not affect disk quota limits for current users, or affect customized limits and warning levels set for particular users (on the Quota tab in Volume Properties). +This policy setting applies to all new users as soon as they write to the volume. It doesn't affect disk quota limits for current users, or affect customized limits and warning levels set for particular users (on the Quota tab in Volume Properties). -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the disk space available to users is not limited. The disk quota management feature uses the physical space on each volume as its quota limit and warning level. When you select a limit, remember that the same limit applies to all users on all volumes, regardless of actual volume size. Be sure to set the limit and warning level so that it is reasonable for the range of volumes in the group. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the disk space available to users isn't limited. The disk quota management feature uses the physical space on each volume as its quota limit and warning level. When you select a limit, remember that the same limit applies to all users on all volumes, regardless of actual volume size. Be sure to set the limit and warning level so that it's reasonable for the range of volumes in the group. -This policy setting is effective only when disk quota management is enabled on the volume. Also, if disk quotas are not enforced, users can exceed the quota limit you set. When users reach the quota limit, their status in the Quota Entries window changes, but users can continue to write to the volume. +This policy setting is effective only when disk quota management is enabled on the volume. Also, if disk quotas aren't enforced, users can exceed the quota limit you set. When users reach the quota limit, their status in the Quota Entries window changes, but users can continue to write to the volume. @@ -354,3 +354,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-distributedlinktracking.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-distributedlinktracking.md index 5c192b7816..35d0ab94f5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-distributedlinktracking.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-distributedlinktracking.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DistributedLinkTracking -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DistributedLinkTracking +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DistributedLinkTracking. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -61,8 +61,10 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy specifies that Distributed Link Tracking clients in this domain may use the Distributed Link Tracking (DLT) server, which runs on domain controllers. -The DLT client enables programs to track linked files that are moved within an NTFS volume, to another NTFS volume on the same computer, or to an NTFS volume on another computer. +This policy specifies that Distributed Link Tracking clients in this domain may use the Distributed Link Tracking (DLT) server, which runs on domain controllers. + +The DLT client enables programs to track linked files that are moved within an NTFS volume, to another NTFS volume on the same computer, or to an NTFS volume on another computer. + The DLT client can more reliably track links when allowed to use the DLT server. This policy should not be set unless the DLT server is running on all domain controllers in the domain. @@ -85,3 +87,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dnsclient.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dnsclient.md index 89e960919b..3f078ce171 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dnsclient.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dnsclient.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DnsClient -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DnsClient +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DnsClient. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ This policy setting specifies that NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) queries are issue If you enable this policy setting, NetBT queries will be issued for multi-label and fully qualified domain names, such as "www.example.com" in addition to single-label names. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, NetBT queries will only be issued for single-label names, such as "example" and not for multi-label and fully qualified domain names. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, NetBT queries will only be issued for single-label names, such as "example" and not for multi-label and fully qualified domain names. @@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, suffixes are allowed to be appended to an unq If you disable this policy setting, no suffixes are appended to unqualified multi-label name queries if the original name query fails. -If you do not configure this policy setting, computers will use their local DNS client settings to determine the query behavior for unqualified multi-label names. +If you don't configure this policy setting, computers will use their local DNS client settings to determine the query behavior for unqualified multi-label names. @@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ This policy setting specifies a connection-specific DNS suffix. This policy sett If you enable this policy setting, the DNS suffix that you enter will be applied to all network connections used by computers that receive this policy setting. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, computers will use the local or DHCP supplied connection specific DNS suffix, if configured. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, computers will use the local or DHCP supplied connection specific DNS suffix, if configured. @@ -273,22 +273,22 @@ With devolution, a DNS client creates queries by appending a single-label, unqua The DNS client appends DNS suffixes to the single-label, unqualified domain name based on the state of the Append primary and connection specific DNS suffixes radio button and Append parent suffixes of the primary DNS suffix check box on the DNS tab in Advanced TCP/IP Settings for the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. -Devolution is not enabled if a global suffix search list is configured using Group Policy. +Devolution isn't enabled if a global suffix search list is configured using Group Policy. -If a global suffix search list is not configured, and the Append primary and connection specific DNS suffixes radio button is selected, the DNS client appends the following names to a single-label name when it sends DNS queries: +If a global suffix search list isn't configured, and the Append primary and connection specific DNS suffixes radio button is selected, the DNS client appends the following names to a single-label name when it sends DNS queries: - The primary DNS suffix, as specified on the Computer Name tab of the System control panel. - Each connection-specific DNS suffix, assigned either through DHCP or specified in the DNS suffix for this connection box on the DNS tab in the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box for each connection. For example, when a user submits a query for a single-label name such as "example," the DNS client attaches a suffix such as "microsoft.com" resulting in the query "example.microsoft.com," before sending the query to a DNS server. -If a DNS suffix search list is not specified, the DNS client attaches the primary DNS suffix to a single-label name. If this query fails, the connection-specific DNS suffix is attached for a new query. If none of these queries are resolved, the client devolves the primary DNS suffix of the computer (drops the leftmost label of the primary DNS suffix), attaches this devolved primary DNS suffix to the single-label name, and submits this new query to a DNS server. +If a DNS suffix search list isn't specified, the DNS client attaches the primary DNS suffix to a single-label name. If this query fails, the connection-specific DNS suffix is attached for a new query. If none of these queries are resolved, the client devolves the primary DNS suffix of the computer (drops the leftmost label of the primary DNS suffix), attaches this devolved primary DNS suffix to the single-label name, and submits this new query to a DNS server. -For example, if the primary DNS suffix ooo.aaa.microsoft.com is attached to the non-dot-terminated single-label name "example," and the DNS query for example.ooo.aaa.microsoft.com fails, the DNS client devolves the primary DNS suffix (drops the leftmost label) till the specified devolution level, and submits a query for example.aaa.microsoft.com. If this query fails, the primary DNS suffix is devolved further if it is under specified devolution level and the query example.microsoft.com is submitted. If this query fails, devolution continues if it is under specified devolution level and the query example.microsoft.com is submitted, corresponding to a devolution level of two. The primary DNS suffix cannot be devolved beyond a devolution level of two. The devolution level can be configured using this policy setting. The default devolution level is two. +For example, if the primary DNS suffix ooo.aaa.microsoft.com is attached to the non-dot-terminated single-label name "example," and the DNS query for example.ooo.aaa.microsoft.com fails, the DNS client devolves the primary DNS suffix (drops the leftmost label) until the specified devolution level, and submits a query for example.aaa.microsoft.com. If this query fails, the primary DNS suffix is devolved further if it is under specified devolution level and the query example.microsoft.com is submitted. If this query fails, devolution continues if it is under specified devolution level and the query example.microsoft.com is submitted, corresponding to a devolution level of two. The primary DNS suffix can't be devolved beyond a devolution level of two. The devolution level can be configured using this policy setting. The default devolution level is two. If you enable this policy setting and DNS devolution is also enabled, DNS clients use the DNS devolution level that you specify. -If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, DNS clients use the default devolution level of two provided that DNS devolution is enabled. +If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, DNS clients use the default devolution level of two when DNS devolution is enabled. @@ -333,9 +333,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies whether the DNS client should convert internationalized domain names (IDNs) to Punycode when the computer is on non-domain networks with no WINS servers configured. -If this policy setting is enabled, IDNs are not converted to Punycode. +If this policy setting is enabled, IDNs aren't converted to Punycode. -If this policy setting is disabled, or if this policy setting is not configured, IDNs are converted to Punycode when the computer is on non-domain networks with no WINS servers configured. +If this policy setting is disabled, or if this policy setting isn't configured, IDNs are converted to Punycode when the computer is on non-domain networks with no WINS servers configured. @@ -381,7 +381,7 @@ This policy setting specifies whether the DNS client should convert internationa If this policy setting is enabled, IDNs are converted to the Nameprep form. -If this policy setting is disabled, or if this policy setting is not configured, IDNs are not converted to the Nameprep form. +If this policy setting is disabled, or if this policy setting isn't configured, IDNs aren't converted to the Nameprep form. @@ -429,7 +429,7 @@ To use this policy setting, click Enabled, and then enter a space-delimited list If you enable this policy setting, the list of DNS servers is applied to all network connections used by computers that receive this policy setting. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, computers will use the local or DHCP supplied list of DNS servers, if configured. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, computers will use the local or DHCP supplied list of DNS servers, if configured. @@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ This policy setting specifies that responses from link local name resolution pro If you enable this policy setting, responses from link local protocols will be preferred over DNS responses if the local responses are from a network with a higher binding order. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, then DNS responses from networks lower in the binding order will be preferred over responses from link local protocols received from networks higher in the binding order. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, then DNS responses from networks lower in the binding order will be preferred over responses from link local protocols received from networks higher in the binding order. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting is applicable only if the turn off smart multi-homed name resolution policy setting is disabled or not configured. @@ -531,7 +531,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, it supersedes the primary DNS suffix configur You can use this policy setting to prevent users, including local administrators, from changing the primary DNS suffix. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, each computer uses its local primary DNS suffix, which is usually the DNS name of Active Directory domain to which it is joined. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, each computer uses its local primary DNS suffix, which is usually the DNS name of Active Directory domain to which it is joined. @@ -580,9 +580,10 @@ If you enable this policy setting, a computer will register A and PTR resource r For example, with a computer name of mycomputer, a primary DNS suffix of microsoft.com, and a connection specific DNS suffix of VPNconnection, a computer will register A and PTR resource records for mycomputer.VPNconnection and mycomputer.microsoft.com when this policy setting is enabled. -Important: This policy setting is ignored on a DNS client computer if dynamic DNS registration is disabled. +>[!Important] +> This policy setting is ignored on a DNS client computer if dynamic DNS registration is disabled. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, a DNS client computer will not register any A and PTR resource records using a connection-specific DNS suffix. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, a DNS client computer won't register any A and PTR resource records using a connection-specific DNS suffix. @@ -631,11 +632,11 @@ If you enable this policy setting, registration of PTR records will be determine To use this policy setting, click Enabled, and then select one of the following options from the drop-down list: -- Do not register: Computers will not attempt to register PTR resource records +- Do not register: Computers won't attempt to register PTR resource records. - Register: Computers will attempt to register PTR resource records even if registration of the corresponding A records was not successful. - Register only if A record registration succeeds: Computers will attempt to register PTR resource records only if registration of the corresponding A records was successful. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, computers will use locally configured settings. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, computers will use locally configured settings. @@ -678,7 +679,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies if DNS dynamic update is enabled. Computers configured for DNS dynamic update automatically register and update their DNS resource records with a DNS server. -If you enable this policy setting, or you do not configure this policy setting, computers will attempt to use dynamic DNS registration on all network connections that have connection-specific dynamic DNS registration enabled. For a dynamic DNS registration to be enabled on a network connection, the connection-specific configuration must allow dynamic DNS registration, and this policy setting must not be disabled. +If you enable this policy setting, or you don't configure this policy setting, computers will attempt to use dynamic DNS registration on all network connections that have connection-specific dynamic DNS registration enabled. For a dynamic DNS registration to be enabled on a network connection, the connection-specific configuration must allow dynamic DNS registration, and this policy setting must not be disabled. If you disable this policy setting, computers may not use dynamic DNS registration for any of their network connections, regardless of the configuration for individual network connections. @@ -724,13 +725,13 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies whether dynamic updates should overwrite existing resource records that contain conflicting IP addresses. -This policy setting is designed for computers that register address (A) resource records in DNS zones that do not use Secure Dynamic Updates. Secure Dynamic Update preserves ownership of resource records and does not allow a DNS client to overwrite records that are registered by other computers. +This policy setting is designed for computers that register address (A) resource records in DNS zones that don't use Secure Dynamic Updates. Secure Dynamic Update preserves ownership of resource records and does not allow a DNS client to overwrite records that are registered by other computers. During dynamic update of resource records in a zone that does not use Secure Dynamic Updates, an A resource record might exist that associates the client's host name with an IP address different than the one currently in use by the client. By default, the DNS client attempts to replace the existing A resource record with an A resource record that has the client's current IP address. -If you enable this policy setting or if you do not configure this policy setting, DNS clients maintain their default behavior and will attempt to replace conflicting A resource records during dynamic update. +If you enable this policy setting or if you don't configure this policy setting, DNS clients maintain their default behavior and will attempt to replace conflicting A resource records during dynamic update. -If you disable this policy setting, existing A resource records that contain conflicting IP addresses will not be replaced during a dynamic update, and an error will be recorded in Event Viewer. +If you disable this policy setting, existing A resource records that contain conflicting IP addresses won't be replaced during a dynamic update, and an error will be recorded in Event Viewer. @@ -774,7 +775,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies the interval used by DNS clients to refresh registration of A and PTR resource. This policy setting only applies to computers performing dynamic DNS updates. -Computers configured to perform dynamic DNS registration of A and PTR resource records periodically reregister their records with DNS servers, even if the record has not changed. This reregistration is required to indicate to DNS servers that records are current and should not be automatically removed (scavenged) when a DNS server is configured to delete stale records. +Computers configured to perform dynamic DNS registration of A and PTR resource records periodically reregister their records with DNS servers, even if the record hasn't changed. This reregistration is required to indicate to DNS servers that records are current and shouldn't be automatically removed (scavenged) when a DNS server is configured to delete stale records. > [!WARNING] > If record scavenging is enabled on the zone, the value of this policy setting should never be longer than the value of the DNS zone refresh interval. Configuring the registration refresh interval to be longer than the refresh interval of the DNS zone might result in the undesired deletion of A and PTR resource records. @@ -783,7 +784,7 @@ To specify the registration refresh interval, click Enabled and then enter a val If you enable this policy setting, registration refresh interval that you specify will be applied to all network connections used by computers that receive this policy setting. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, computers will use the local or DHCP supplied setting. By default, client computers configured with a static IP address attempt to update their DNS resource records once every 24 hours and DHCP clients will attempt to update their DNS resource records when a DHCP lease is granted or renewed. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, computers will use the local or DHCP supplied setting. By default, client computers configured with a static IP address attempt to update their DNS resource records once every 24 hours and DHCP clients will attempt to update their DNS resource records when a DHCP lease is granted or renewed. @@ -831,7 +832,7 @@ To specify the TTL, click Enabled and then enter a value in seconds (for example If you enable this policy setting, the TTL value that you specify will be applied to DNS resource records registered for all network connections used by computers that receive this policy setting. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, computers will use the TTL settings specified in DNS. By default, the TTL is 1200 seconds (20 minutes). +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, computers will use the TTL settings specified in DNS. By default, the TTL is 1200 seconds (20 minutes). @@ -883,7 +884,7 @@ To use this policy setting, click Enabled, and then enter a string value represe If you enable this policy setting, one DNS suffix is attached at a time for each query. If a query is unsuccessful, a new DNS suffix is added in place of the failed suffix, and this new query is submitted. The values are used in the order they appear in the string, starting with the leftmost value and proceeding to the right until a query is successful or all suffixes are tried. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, the primary DNS suffix and network connection-specific DNS suffixes are appended to the unqualified queries. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, the primary DNS suffix and network connection-specific DNS suffixes are appended to the unqualified queries. @@ -926,11 +927,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting specifies that a multi-homed DNS client should optimize name resolution across networks. The setting improves performance by issuing parallel DNS, link local multicast name resolution (LLMNR) and NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) queries across all networks. In the event that multiple positive responses are received, the network binding order is used to determine which response to accept. +This policy setting specifies that a multi-homed DNS client should optimize name resolution across networks. The setting improves performance by issuing parallel DNS, link local multicast name resolution (LLMNR) and NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) queries across all networks. When multiple positive responses are received, the network binding order is used to determine which response to accept. -If you enable this policy setting, the DNS client will not perform any optimizations. DNS queries will be issued across all networks first. LLMNR queries will be issued if the DNS queries fail, followed by NetBT queries if LLMNR queries fail. +If you enable this policy setting, the DNS client won't perform any optimizations. DNS queries will be issued across all networks first. LLMNR queries will be issued if the DNS queries fail, followed by NetBT queries if LLMNR queries fail. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, name resolution will be optimized when issuing DNS, LLMNR and NetBT queries. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, name resolution will be optimized when issuing DNS, LLMNR and NetBT queries. @@ -976,7 +977,7 @@ This policy setting specifies that the DNS client should prefer responses from l If you enable this policy setting, the DNS client will prefer DNS responses, followed by LLMNR, followed by NetBT for all networks. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, the DNS client will prefer link local responses for flat name queries on non-domain networks. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, the DNS client will prefer link local responses for flat name queries on non-domain networks. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting is applicable only if the turn off smart multi-homed name resolution policy setting is disabled or not configured. @@ -1030,7 +1031,7 @@ To use this policy setting, click Enabled and then select one of the following v If you enable this policy setting, computers that attempt to send dynamic DNS updates will use the security level that you specify in this policy setting. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, computers will use local settings. By default, DNS clients attempt to use unsecured dynamic update first. If an unsecured update is refused, clients try to use secure update. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, computers will use local settings. By default, DNS clients attempt to use unsecured dynamic update first. If an unsecured update is refused, clients try to use secure update. @@ -1078,7 +1079,7 @@ By default, a DNS client that is configured to perform dynamic DNS update will u If you enable this policy setting, computers send dynamic updates to any zone that is authoritative for the resource records that the computer needs to update, except the root zone. -If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, computers do not send dynamic updates to the root zone or top-level domain zones that are authoritative for the resource records that the computer needs to update. +If you disable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, computers don't send dynamic updates to the root zone or top-level domain zones that are authoritative for the resource records that the computer needs to update. @@ -1126,9 +1127,9 @@ With devolution, a DNS client creates queries by appending a single-label, unqua The DNS client appends DNS suffixes to the single-label, unqualified domain name based on the state of the Append primary and connection specific DNS suffixes radio button and Append parent suffixes of the primary DNS suffix check box on the DNS tab in Advanced TCP/IP Settings for the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. -Devolution is not enabled if a global suffix search list is configured using Group Policy. +Devolution isn't enabled if a global suffix search list is configured using Group Policy. -If a global suffix search list is not configured, and the Append primary and connection specific DNS suffixes radio button is selected, the DNS client appends the following names to a single-label name when it sends DNS queries: +If a global suffix search list isn't configured, and the Append primary and connection specific DNS suffixes radio button is selected, the DNS client appends the following names to a single-label name when it sends DNS queries: The primary DNS suffix, as specified on the Computer Name tab of the System control panel. @@ -1136,13 +1137,13 @@ Each connection-specific DNS suffix, assigned either through DHCP or specified i For example, when a user submits a query for a single-label name such as "example," the DNS client attaches a suffix such as "microsoft.com" resulting in the query "example.microsoft.com," before sending the query to a DNS server. -If a DNS suffix search list is not specified, the DNS client attaches the primary DNS suffix to a single-label name. If this query fails, the connection-specific DNS suffix is attached for a new query. If none of these queries are resolved, the client devolves the primary DNS suffix of the computer (drops the leftmost label of the primary DNS suffix), attaches this devolved primary DNS suffix to the single-label name, and submits this new query to a DNS server. +If a DNS suffix search list isn't specified, the DNS client attaches the primary DNS suffix to a single-label name. If this query fails, the connection-specific DNS suffix is attached for a new query. If none of these queries are resolved, the client devolves the primary DNS suffix of the computer (drops the leftmost label of the primary DNS suffix), attaches this devolved primary DNS suffix to the single-label name, and submits this new query to a DNS server. For example, if the primary DNS suffix ooo.aaa.microsoft.com is attached to the non-dot-terminated single-label name "example," and the DNS query for example.ooo.aaa.microsoft.com fails, the DNS client devolves the primary DNS suffix (drops the leftmost label) till the specified devolution level, and submits a query for example.aaa.microsoft.com. If this query fails, the primary DNS suffix is devolved further if it is under specified devolution level and the query example.microsoft.com is submitted. If this query fails, devolution continues if it is under specified devolution level and the query example.microsoft.com is submitted, corresponding to a devolution level of two. The primary DNS suffix cannot be devolved beyond a devolution level of two. The devolution level can be configured using the primary DNS suffix devolution level policy setting. The default devolution level is two. -If you enable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, DNS clients attempt to resolve single-label names using concatenations of the single-label name to be resolved and the devolved primary DNS suffix. +If you enable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, DNS clients attempt to resolve single-label names using concatenations of the single-label name to be resolved and the devolved primary DNS suffix. -If you disable this policy setting, DNS clients do not attempt to resolve names that are concatenations of the single-label name to be resolved and the devolved primary DNS suffix. +If you disable this policy setting, DNS clients don't attempt to resolve names that are concatenations of the single-label name to be resolved and the devolved primary DNS suffix. @@ -1186,11 +1187,11 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies that link local multicast name resolution (LLMNR) is disabled on client computers. -LLMNR is a secondary name resolution protocol. With LLMNR, queries are sent using multicast over a local network link on a single subnet from a client computer to another client computer on the same subnet that also has LLMNR enabled. LLMNR does not require a DNS server or DNS client configuration, and provides name resolution in scenarios in which conventional DNS name resolution is not possible. +LLMNR is a secondary name resolution protocol. With LLMNR, queries are sent using multicast over a local network link on a single subnet from a client computer to another client computer on the same subnet that also has LLMNR enabled. LLMNR doesn't require a DNS server or DNS client configuration, and provides name resolution in scenarios in which conventional DNS name resolution isn't possible. If you enable this policy setting, LLMNR will be disabled on all available network adapters on the client computer. -If you disable this policy setting, or you do not configure this policy setting, LLMNR will be enabled on all available network adapters. +If you disable this policy setting, or you don't configure this policy setting, LLMNR will be enabled on all available network adapters. @@ -1207,3 +1208,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dwm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dwm.md index 94017ac6c2..c330726dbf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dwm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-dwm.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_DWM -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_DWM +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_DWM. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -76,11 +76,11 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting controls the default color for window frames when the user does not specify a color. +This policy setting controls the default color for window frames when the user doesn't specify a color. -If you enable this policy setting and specify a default color, this color is used in glass window frames, if the user does not specify a color. +If you enable this policy setting and specify a default color, this color is used in glass window frames, if the user doesn't specify a color. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default internal color is used, if the user does not specify a color. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the default internal color is used, if the user doesn't specify a color. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Prevent color changes of window frames" setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users. @@ -125,11 +125,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls the default color for window frames when the user does not specify a color. +This policy setting controls the default color for window frames when the user doesn't specify a color. -If you enable this policy setting and specify a default color, this color is used in glass window frames, if the user does not specify a color. +If you enable this policy setting and specify a default color, this color is used in glass window frames, if the user doesn't specify a color. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default internal color is used, if the user does not specify a color. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the default internal color is used, if the user doesn't specify a color. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Prevent color changes of window frames" setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users. @@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ This policy setting controls the appearance of window animations such as those f If you enable this policy setting, window animations are turned off. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, window animations are turned on. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, window animations are turned on. Changing this policy setting requires a logoff for it to be applied. @@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ This policy setting controls the appearance of window animations such as those f If you enable this policy setting, window animations are turned off. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, window animations are turned on. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, window animations are turned on. Changing this policy setting requires a logoff for it to be applied. @@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ This policy setting controls the ability to change the color of window frames. If you enable this policy setting, you prevent users from changing the default window frame color. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, you allow users to change the default window frame color. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, you allow users to change the default window frame color. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Specify a default color for window frames" policy setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users. @@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ This policy setting controls the ability to change the color of window frames. If you enable this policy setting, you prevent users from changing the default window frame color. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, you allow users to change the default window frame color. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, you allow users to change the default window frame color. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Specify a default color for window frames" policy setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users. @@ -343,3 +343,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file From 343ee396c2c4fdd54dabe3e10b6ba9821dd59802 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 4 May 2022 16:55:48 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 100/192] CSP Improvement Updates- part6 The updates here are made to improve the Acrolinx score and to fix format and grammatical errors as per Task: 5864419. Thanks! --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-eaime.md | 5 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-encryptfilesonmove.md | 9 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-enhancedstorage.md | 12 +++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-errorreporting.md | 45 ++++++++----------- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventforwarding.md | 9 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlog.md | 19 +++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlogging.md | 11 +++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventviewer.md | 9 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-explorer.md | 22 +++++---- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-externalboot.md | 13 +++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerecovery.md | 5 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerevocation.md | 9 ++-- .../policy-csp-admx-fileservervssprovider.md | 5 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-filesys.md | 21 ++++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-folderredirection.md | 5 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-framepanes.md | 15 ++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-fthsvc.md | 17 ++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-globalization.md | 32 +++++++------ .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-grouppolicy.md | 40 ++++++++--------- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-help.md | 9 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-helpandsupport.md | 19 ++++---- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-hotspotauth.md | 9 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-icm.md | 5 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-iis.md | 11 +++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-iscsi.md | 5 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-kdc.md | 8 +++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-kerberos.md | 6 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanserver.md | 10 +++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanworkstation.md | 9 +++- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-leakdiagnostic.md | 11 +++-- 30 files changed, 249 insertions(+), 156 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eaime.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eaime.md index 21ee8c0b36..d48d7e983c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eaime.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eaime.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_EAIME -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_EAIME +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_EAIME. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -686,3 +686,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-encryptfilesonmove.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-encryptfilesonmove.md index 00a8db9920..a22618a5e5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-encryptfilesonmove.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-encryptfilesonmove.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_EncryptFilesonMove -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_EncryptFilesonMove +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_EncryptFilesonMove. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -63,9 +63,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting prevents File Explorer from encrypting files that are moved to an encrypted folder. -If you enable this policy setting, File Explorer will not automatically encrypt files that are moved to an encrypted folder. +If you enable this policy setting, File Explorer won't automatically encrypt files that are moved to an encrypted folder. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, File Explorer automatically encrypts files that are moved to an encrypted folder. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, File Explorer automatically encrypts files that are moved to an encrypted folder. This setting applies only to files moved within a volume. When files are moved to other volumes, or if you create a new file in an encrypted folder, File Explorer encrypts those files automatically. @@ -86,3 +86,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-enhancedstorage.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-enhancedstorage.md index 2ab763817c..cb50981ccb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-enhancedstorage.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-enhancedstorage.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_EnhancedStorage -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_EnhancedStorage +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_EnhancedStorage. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting allows you to configure a list of Enhanced Storage devices by manufacturer and product ID that are usable on your computer. +This policy setting allows you to configure a list of Enhanced Storage devices that contain a manufacturer and product ID that are usable on your computer. If you enable this policy setting, only Enhanced Storage devices that contain a manufacturer and product ID specified in this policy are usable on your computer. @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to create a list of IEEE 1667 silos, compliant with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) 1667 specification, that are usable on your computer. +This policy setting allows you to create a list of IEEE 1667 silos, compliant with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) 1667 specification, that is usable on your computer. If you enable this policy setting, only IEEE 1667 silos that match a silo type identifier specified in this policy are usable on your computer. @@ -258,7 +258,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting locks Enhanced Storage devices when the computer is locked. -This policy setting is supported in Windows Server SKUs only. +>[!Note] +>This policy setting is supported in Windows Server SKUs only. If you enable this policy setting, the Enhanced Storage device remains locked when the computer is locked. @@ -324,3 +325,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-errorreporting.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-errorreporting.md index 7e72497d05..4922b4009b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-errorreporting.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-errorreporting.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_ErrorReporting -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_ErrorReporting +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_ErrorReporting. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -249,11 +249,14 @@ To create a list of applications for which Windows Error Reporting never reports If you enable this policy setting, you can create a list of applications that are always included in error reporting. To add applications to the list, click Show under the Report errors for applications on this list setting, and edit the list of application file names in the Show Contents dialog box. The file names must include the .exe file name extension (for example, notepad.exe). Errors that are generated by applications on this list are always reported, even if the Default dropdown in the Default application reporting policy setting is set to report no application errors. -If the Report all errors in Microsoft applications or Report all errors in Windows components check boxes in the Default Application Reporting policy setting are filled, Windows Error Reporting reports errors as if all applications in these categories were added to the list in this policy setting. (Note: The Microsoft applications category includes the Windows components category.) +If the Report all errors in Microsoft applications or Report all errors in Windows components check boxes in the Default Application Reporting policy setting are filled, Windows Error Reporting reports errors as if all applications in these categories were added to the list in this policy setting. + +>[!Note] +>The Microsoft applications category includes the Windows components category. If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, the Default application reporting settings policy setting takes precedence. -Also see the "Default Application Reporting" and "Application Exclusion List" policies. +Also, see the "Default Application Reporting" and "Application Exclusion List" policies. This setting will be ignored if the 'Configure Error Reporting' setting is disabled or not configured. @@ -307,22 +310,17 @@ This policy setting doesn't enable or disable Windows Error Reporting. To turn W If you enable this policy setting, the setting overrides any user changes made to Windows Error Reporting settings in Control Panel, and default values are applied for any Windows Error Reporting policy settings that aren't configured (even if users have changed settings by using Control Panel). If you enable this policy setting, you can configure the following settings in the policy setting: - "Do not display links to any Microsoft ‘More information’ websites": Select this option if you don't want error dialog boxes to display links to Microsoft websites. - - "Do not collect additional files": Select this option if you don't want extra files to be collected and included in error reports. - - "Do not collect additional computer data": Select this option if you don't want additional information about the computer to be collected and included in error reports. - - "Force queue mode for application errors": Select this option if you don't want users to report errors. When this option is selected, errors are stored in a queue directory, and the next administrator to sign in to the computer can send the error reports to Microsoft. - - "Corporate file path": Type a UNC path to enable Corporate Error Reporting. All errors are stored at the specified location instead of being sent directly to Microsoft, and the next administrator to sign in to the computer can send the error reports to Microsoft. - - "Replace instances of the word ‘Microsoft’ with": You can specify text with which to customize your error report dialog boxes. The word ""Microsoft"" is replaced with the specified text. If you don't configure this policy setting, users can change Windows Error Reporting settings in Control Panel. By default, these settings are Enable Reporting on computers that are running Windows XP, and Report to Queue on computers that are running Windows Server 2003. If you disable this policy setting, configuration settings in the policy setting are left blank. -See related policy settings Display Error Notification (same folder as this policy setting), and Turn off Windows Error Reporting in Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings. +See related policy settings Display Error Notification (same folder as this policy setting), and turn off Windows Error Reporting in Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings. @@ -910,13 +908,9 @@ This policy setting determines the consent behavior of Windows Error Reporting f If you enable this policy setting, you can add specific event types to a list by clicking Show, and typing event types in the Value Name column of the Show Contents dialog box. Event types are those types meant for generic, non-fatal errors: crash, no response, and kernel fault errors. For each specified event type, you can set a consent level of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. - 0 (Disable): Windows Error Reporting sends no data to Microsoft for this event type. - - 1 (Always ask before sending data): Windows prompts the user for consent to send reports. - - 2 (Send parameters): Windows Error Reporting automatically sends the minimum data required to check for an existing solution, and Windows prompts the user for consent to send more data requested by Microsoft. - - 3 (Send parameters and safe extra data): Windows Error Reporting automatically sends the minimum data required to check for an existing solution, and data which Windows has determined (within a high probability) doesn't contain personally identifiable data, and prompts the user for consent to send more data requested by Microsoft. - - 4 (Send all data): Any data requested by Microsoft is sent automatically. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, then the default consent settings that are applied are those settings specified by the user in Control Panel, or in the Configure Default Consent policy setting. @@ -1054,13 +1048,10 @@ This policy setting determines the default consent behavior of Windows Error Rep If you enable this policy setting, you can set the default consent handling for error reports. The following list describes the Consent level settings that are available in the pull-down menu in this policy setting: -- Always ask before sending data: Windows prompts users for consent to send reports. - -- Send parameters: Only the minimum data that is required to check for an existing solution is sent automatically, and Windows prompts users for consent to send more data that is requested by Microsoft. - -- Send parameters and safe extra data: the minimum data that is required to check for an existing solution, along with data which Windows has determined (within a high probability) doesn't contain personally identifiable information is sent automatically, and Windows prompts the user for consent to send more data that is requested by Microsoft. - -- Send all data: any error reporting data requested by Microsoft is sent automatically. +- **Always ask before sending data**: Windows prompts users for consent to send reports. +- **Send parameters**: Only the minimum data that is required to check for an existing solution is sent automatically, and Windows prompts users for consent to send more data that is requested by Microsoft. +- **Send parameters and safe extra data**: the minimum data that is required to check for an existing solution, along with data which Windows has determined (within a high probability) doesn't contain personally identifiable information is sent automatically, and Windows prompts the user for consent to send more data that is requested by Microsoft. +- **Send all data**: any error reporting data requested by Microsoft is sent automatically. If this policy setting is disabled or not configured, then the consent level defaults to the highest-privacy setting: Always ask before sending data. @@ -1107,13 +1098,10 @@ This policy setting determines the default consent behavior of Windows Error Rep If you enable this policy setting, you can set the default consent handling for error reports. The following list describes the Consent level settings that are available in the pull-down menu in this policy setting: -- Always ask before sending data: Windows prompts users for consent to send reports. - -- Send parameters: Only the minimum data that is required to check for an existing solution is sent automatically, and Windows prompts users for consent to send more data that is requested by Microsoft. - -- Send parameters and safe extra data: the minimum data that is required to check for an existing solution, along with data which Windows has determined (within a high probability) doesn't contain personally identifiable information is sent automatically, and Windows prompts the user for consent to send more data that is requested by Microsoft. - -- Send all data: any error reporting data requested by Microsoft is sent automatically. +- **Always ask before sending data**: Windows prompts users for consent to send reports. +- **Send parameters**: Only the minimum data that is required to check for an existing solution is sent automatically, and Windows prompts users for consent to send more data that is requested by Microsoft. +- **Send parameters and safe extra data**: the minimum data that is required to check for an existing solution, along with data which Windows has determined (within a high probability) doesn't contain personally identifiable information is sent automatically, and Windows prompts the user for consent to send more data that is requested by Microsoft. +- **Send all data**: any error reporting data requested by Microsoft is sent automatically. If this policy setting is disabled or not configured, then the consent level defaults to the highest-privacy setting: Always ask before sending data. @@ -1497,3 +1485,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventforwarding.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventforwarding.md index ffd209aa8f..f038c26759 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventforwarding.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventforwarding.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_EventForwarding -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_EventForwarding +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_EventForwarding. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -122,11 +122,11 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can configure the Source Computer to cont Use the following syntax when using the HTTPS protocol: ``` syntax - Server=https://:5986/wsman/SubscriptionManager/WEC,Refresh=,IssuerCA=. ``` -When using the HTTP protocol, use port 5985. +>[!Note] +> When using the HTTP protocol, use port 5985. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Event Collector computer won't be specified. @@ -146,3 +146,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlog.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlog.md index 5156768413..3eb951ebba 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlog.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlog.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_EventLog -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_EventLog +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_EventLog. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -125,7 +125,10 @@ This policy setting turns on logging. If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, then events can be written to this log. -If the policy setting is disabled, then no new events can be logged. Events can always be read from the log, regardless of this policy setting. +If the policy setting is disabled, then no new events can be logged. + +>[!Note] +> Events can always be read from the log, regardless of this policy setting. @@ -965,7 +968,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new e If you disable or don't configure this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events overwrite old events. -Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting. +>[!Note] +> Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting. @@ -1012,7 +1016,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new e If you disable or don't configure this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events overwrite old events. -Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting. +>[!Note] +> Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting. @@ -1060,7 +1065,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new e If you disable or don't configure this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events overwrite old events. -Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting. +>[!Note] +> Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting. @@ -1077,3 +1083,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlogging.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlogging.md index 135c65ed8f..963f757d21 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlogging.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventlogging.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_EventLogging -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_EventLogging +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_EventLogging. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -63,11 +63,11 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting lets you configure Protected Event Logging. -- If you enable this policy setting, components that support it will use the certificate you supply to encrypt potentially sensitive event log data before writing it to the event log. Data will be encrypted using the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) standard and the public key you provide. +If you enable this policy setting, components that support it will use the certificate you supply to encrypt potentially sensitive event log data before writing it to the event log. Data will be encrypted using the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) standard and the public key you provide. -You can use the Unprotect-CmsMessage PowerShell cmdlet to decrypt these encrypted messages, if you have access to the private key corresponding to the public key that they were encrypted with. +You can use the `Unprotect-CmsMessage` PowerShell cmdlet to decrypt these encrypted messages, if you have access to the private key corresponding to the public key that they were encrypted with. -- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, components won't encrypt event log messages before writing them to the event log. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, components won't encrypt event log messages before writing them to the event log. @@ -85,3 +85,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventviewer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventviewer.md index b5dd4d7f65..4666f5d4c7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventviewer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-eventviewer.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_EventViewer -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_EventViewer +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_EventViewer. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -150,9 +150,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This URL is the one that will be passed to the Description area in the Event Properties dialog box. -Change this value if you want to use a different Web server to handle event information requests. +This URL is the one that will be passed to the Description area in the Event Properties dialog box. +Change this value if you want to use a different Web server to handle event information requests. @@ -170,3 +170,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-explorer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-explorer.md index cc7f6818aa..e70d03a440 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-explorer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-explorer.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Explorer -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Explorer +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_Explorer. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Sets the target of the More Information link that will be displayed when the user attempts to run a program that is blocked by policy. +This policy setting sets the target of the More Information link that will be displayed when the user attempts to run a program that is blocked by policy. @@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows administrators who have configured roaming profile in conjunction with Delete Cached Roaming Profile Group Policy setting to ensure that Explorer won't reinitialize default program associations and other settings to default values. +This policy setting allows administrators who have configured roaming profile with Delete Cached Roaming Profile Group Policy setting to ensure that Explorer won't reinitialize default program associations and other settings to default values. If you enable this policy setting on a machine that doesn't contain all programs installed in the same manner as it was on the machine on which the user had last logged on, unexpected behavior could occur. @@ -206,14 +206,14 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows administrators to prevent users from adding new items such as files or folders to the root of their Users Files folder in File Explorer. +This policy setting allows administrators to prevent users from adding new items, such as files or folders to the root of their Users Files folder in File Explorer. -If you enable this policy setting, users will no longer be able to add new items such as files or folders to the root of their Users Files folder in File Explorer. +If you enable this policy setting, users will no longer be able to add new items, such as files or folders to the root of their Users Files folder in File Explorer. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users will be able to add new items such as files or folders to the root of their Users Files folder in File Explorer. > [!NOTE] -> Enabling this policy setting doesn't prevent the user from being able to add new items such as files and folders to their actual file system profile folder at %userprofile%. +> Enabling this policy setting doesn't prevent the user from being able to add new items, such as files and folders to their actual file system profile folder at %userprofile%. @@ -254,7 +254,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy is similar to settings directly available to computer users. Disabling animations can improve usability for users with some visual disabilities, and also improve performance and battery life in some scenarios. +This policy is similar to settings directly available to computer users. + +Disabling animations can improve usability for users with some visual disabilities, and also improve performance and battery life in some scenarios. @@ -269,4 +271,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-externalboot.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-externalboot.md index 88a074cba8..02907548a0 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-externalboot.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-externalboot.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_ExternalBoot -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_ExternalBoot +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_ExternalBoot. ms.author: dansimp ms.topic: article ms.prod: w10 @@ -71,9 +71,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy specifies whether the PC can use the hibernation sleep state (S4) when started from a Windows To Go workspace. -- If you enable this setting, Windows, when started from a Windows To Go workspace, can hibernate the PC. +If you enable this setting, Windows, when started from a Windows To Go workspace, can hibernate the PC. -- If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows, when started from a Windows To Go workspace, and can't hibernate the PC. +If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows, when started from a Windows To Go workspace, and can't hibernate the PC. @@ -165,9 +165,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting controls whether the PC will boot to Windows To Go if a USB device containing a Windows To Go workspace is connected, and controls whether users can make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item. -- If you enable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected will be enabled, and users won't be able to make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item. +If you enable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected will be enabled, and users won't be able to make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item. -- If you disable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected won't be enabled unless a user configures the option manually in the BIOS or other boot order configuration. +If you disable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected won't be enabled unless a user configures the option manually in the BIOS or other boot order configuration. If you don't configure this setting, users who are members of the Administrators group can make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item. @@ -185,3 +185,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerecovery.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerecovery.md index 74cc4f3f50..88d6c1ac71 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerecovery.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerecovery.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_FileRecovery -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_FileRecovery +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_FileRecovery. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -74,3 +74,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerevocation.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerevocation.md index 3fd0807394..7a229546e3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerevocation.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filerevocation.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_FileRevocation -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_FileRevocation +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_FileRevocation. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -60,9 +60,9 @@ manager: dansimp Windows Runtime applications can protect content that has been associated with an enterprise identifier (EID), but can only revoke access to content it protected. To allow an application to revoke access to all content on the device that is protected by a particular enterprise, add an entry to the list on a new line that contains the enterprise identifier, separated by a comma, and the Package Family Name of the application. The EID must be an internet domain belonging to the enterprise in standard international domain name format. Example value: `Contoso.com,ContosoIT.HumanResourcesApp_m5g0r7arhahqy` -- If you enable this policy setting, the application identified by the Package Family Name will be permitted to revoke access to all content protected using the specified EID on the device. +If you enable this policy setting, the application identified by the Package Family Name will be permitted to revoke access to all content protected using the specified EID on the device. -- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the only Windows Runtime applications that can revoke access to all enterprise-protected content on the device are Windows Mail and the user-selected mailto protocol handler app. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the only Windows Runtime applications that can revoke access to all enterprise-protected content on the device are Windows Mail and the user-selected mailto protocol handler app. Any other Windows Runtime application will only be able to revoke access to content it protected. @@ -85,3 +85,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-fileservervssprovider.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-fileservervssprovider.md index 18ddd06906..c5ccaf7cad 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-fileservervssprovider.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-fileservervssprovider.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_FileServerVSSProvider -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_FileServerVSSProvider +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_FileServerVSSProvider. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -86,3 +86,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filesys.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filesys.md index ab0c455e6b..416d4a5f1c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filesys.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filesys.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_FileSys -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_FileSys +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_FileSys. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -99,7 +99,6 @@ ADMX Info: **ADMX_FileSys/DisableDeleteNotification** - |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | |Home|No|No| @@ -164,8 +163,9 @@ ADMX Info: -Encryption can add to the processing overhead of filesystem operations. Enabling this setting will prevent access to and creation of encrypted files. +Encryption can add to the processing overhead of filesystem operations. +Enabling this setting will prevent access to and creation of encrypted files. ADMX Info: @@ -202,7 +202,9 @@ ADMX Info: -Encrypting the page file prevents malicious users from reading data that has been paged to disk, but also adds processing overhead for filesystem operations. Enabling this setting will cause the page files to be encrypted. +Encrypting the page file prevents malicious users from reading data that has been paged to disk, but also adds processing overhead for filesystem operations. + +Enabling this setting will cause the page files to be encrypted. @@ -241,7 +243,9 @@ ADMX Info: -Enabling Win32 long paths will allow manifested win32 applications and Windows Store applications to access paths beyond the normal 260 character limit per node on file systems that support it. Enabling this setting will cause the long paths to be accessible within the process. +Enabling Win32 long paths will allow manifested win32 applications and Windows Store applications to access paths beyond the normal 260 character limit per node on file systems that support it. + +Enabling this setting will cause the long paths to be accessible within the process. @@ -282,7 +286,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting provides control over whether or not short names are generated during file creation. Some applications require short names for compatibility, but short names have a negative performance impact on the system. -If you enable short names on all volumes, then short names will always be generated. If you disable them on all volumes, then they'll never be generated. If you set short name creation to be configurable on a per volume basis, then an on-disk flag will determine whether or not short names are created on a given volume. If you disable short name creation on all data volumes, then short names will only be generated for files created on the system volume. +If you enable short names on all volumes, then short names will always be generated. If you disable them on all volumes, then they'll never be generated. If you set short name creation to be configurable on a per volume basis, then an on-disk flag will determine whether or not short names are created on a given volume. + +If you disable short name creation on all data volumes, then short names will only be generated for files created on the system volume. @@ -390,3 +396,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-folderredirection.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-folderredirection.md index cebe91fbd3..187b9adf04 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-folderredirection.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-folderredirection.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_FolderRedirection -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_FolderRedirection +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_FolderRedirection. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -395,3 +395,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-framepanes.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-framepanes.md index 4b83f0c105..d1e6578c3d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-framepanes.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-framepanes.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_FramePanes -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_FramePanes +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_FramePanes. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -63,14 +63,14 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting shows or hides the Details Pane in File Explorer. -- If you enable this policy setting and configure it to hide the pane, the Details Pane in File Explorer is hidden and can't be turned on by the user. +If you enable this policy setting and configure it to hide the pane, the Details Pane in File Explorer is hidden and can't be turned on by the user. -- If you enable this policy setting and configure it to show the pane, the Details Pane is always visible and can't be hidden by the user. +If you enable this policy setting and configure it to show the pane, the Details Pane is always visible and can't be hidden by the user. > [!NOTE] > This has a side effect of not being able to toggle to the Preview Pane since the two can't be displayed at the same time. -- If you disable, or don't configure this policy setting, the Details Pane is hidden by default and can be displayed by the user. +If you disable, or don't configure this policy setting, the Details Pane is hidden by default and can be displayed by the user. This setting is the default policy setting. @@ -114,9 +114,9 @@ ADMX Info: Hides the Preview Pane in File Explorer. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Preview Pane in File Explorer is hidden and can't be turned on by the user. +If you enable this policy setting, the Preview Pane in File Explorer is hidden and can't be turned on by the user. -- If you disable, or don't configure this setting, the Preview Pane is hidden by default and can be displayed by the user. +If you disable, or don't configure this setting, the Preview Pane is hidden by default and can be displayed by the user. @@ -132,3 +132,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-fthsvc.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-fthsvc.md index 3cf5694548..b37ad9e699 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-fthsvc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-fthsvc.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_FTHSVC -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_FTHSVC +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_FTHSVC. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -62,12 +62,14 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting permits or prohibits the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) from automatically resolving any heap corruption problems. -- If you enable this policy setting, the DPS detects, troubleshoots, and attempts to resolve automatically any heap corruption problems. +If you enable this policy setting, the DPS detects, troubleshoots, and attempts to resolve automatically any heap corruption problems. -- If you disable this policy setting, Windows cannot detect, troubleshoot, and attempt to resolve automatically any heap corruption problems that are handled by the DPS. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the DPS enables Fault Tolerant Heap for resolution by default. -This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy is not configured. -This policy setting takes effect only when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios are not executed. +If you disable this policy setting, Windows can't detect, troubleshoot, and attempt to resolve automatically any heap corruption problems that are handled by the DPS. + +If you don't configure this policy setting, the DPS enables Fault Tolerant Heap for resolution by default. + +This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy isn't configured. +This policy setting takes effect only when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios aren't executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. No system restart or service restart is required for this policy setting to take effect: changes take effect immediately. @@ -87,3 +89,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-globalization.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-globalization.md index 45623d01c7..d42560442c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-globalization.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-globalization.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Globalization -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Globalization +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_Globalization. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -134,9 +134,9 @@ This policy prevents automatic copying of user input methods to the system accou This confinement doesn't affect the availability of user input methods on the lock screen or with the UAC prompt. -If the policy is Enabled, then the user will get input methods enabled for the system account on the sign-in page. +If the policy is enabled, then the user will get input methods enabled for the system account on the sign-in page. -If the policy is Disabled or Not Configured, then the user will be able to use input methods enabled for their user account on the sign-in page. +If the policy is disabled or not configured, then the user will be able to use input methods enabled for their user account on the sign-in page. @@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ Automatic learning enables the collection and storage of text and ink written by > [!NOTE] > Automatic learning of both text and ink might not be available for all languages, even when handwriting personalization is available. For more information, see Tablet PC Help. -If you enable this policy setting, automatic learning stops and any stored data is deleted. Users can't configure this setting in Control Panel. +If you enable this policy setting, automatic learning stops and any stored data are deleted. Users can't configure this setting in Control Panel. If you disable this policy setting, automatic learning is turned on. Users can't configure this policy setting in Control Panel. Collected data is only used for handwriting recognition, if handwriting personalization is turned on. @@ -549,7 +549,7 @@ Automatic learning enables the collection and storage of text and ink written by > [!NOTE] > Automatic learning of both text and ink might not be available for all languages, even when handwriting personalization is available. For more information, see Tablet PC Help. -If you enable this policy setting, automatic learning stops and any stored data is deleted. Users can't configure this setting in Control Panel. +If you enable this policy setting, automatic learning stops and any stored data are deleted. Users can't configure this setting in Control Panel. If you disable this policy setting, automatic learning is turned on. Users can't configure this policy setting in Control Panel. Collected data is only used for handwriting recognition, if handwriting personalization is turned on. @@ -1099,9 +1099,9 @@ This policy turns off the autocorrect misspelled words option. This turn off doe The autocorrect misspelled words option controls whether or not errors in typed text will be automatically corrected. -If the policy is Enabled, then the option will be locked to not autocorrect misspelled words. +If the policy is enabled, then the option will be locked to not autocorrect misspelled words. -If the policy is Disabled or Not Configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference. +If the policy is disabled or not configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference. The availability and function of this setting is dependent on supported languages being enabled. @@ -1147,9 +1147,9 @@ This policy turns off the highlight misspelled words option. This turn off doesn The highlight misspelled words option controls whether or next spelling errors in typed text will be highlighted. -If the policy is Enabled, then the option will be locked to not highlight misspelled words. +If the policy is enabled, then the option will be locked to not highlight misspelled words. -If the policy is Disabled or Not Configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference. +If the policy is disabled or not configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference. The availability and function of this setting is dependent on supported languages being enabled. @@ -1196,9 +1196,9 @@ This policy turns off the insert a space after selecting a text prediction optio The insert a space after selecting a text prediction option controls whether or not a space will be inserted after the user selects a text prediction candidate when using the on-screen keyboard. -If the policy is Enabled, then the option will be locked to not insert a space after selecting a text prediction. +If the policy is enabled, then the option will be locked to not insert a space after selecting a text prediction. -If the policy is Disabled or Not Configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference. +If the policy is disabled or not configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference. The availability and function of this setting is dependent on supported languages being enabled. @@ -1244,9 +1244,9 @@ This policy turns off the offer text predictions as I type option. This turn off The offer text predictions as I type option controls whether or not text prediction suggestions will be presented to the user on the on-screen keyboard. -If the policy is Enabled, then the option will be locked to not offer text predictions. +If the policy is enabled, then the option will be locked to not offer text predictions. -If the policy is Disabled or Not Configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference. +If the policy is disabled or not configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference. The availability and function of this setting is dependent on supported languages being enabled. @@ -1312,4 +1312,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-grouppolicy.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-grouppolicy.md index f3e83e48f1..a250dbbadc 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-grouppolicy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-grouppolicy.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_GroupPolicy -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_GroupPolicy +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_GroupPolicy. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -1705,7 +1705,7 @@ In addition to background updates, Group Policy for the computer is always updat By default, computer Group Policy is updated in the background every 90 minutes, with a random offset of 0 to 30 minutes. -If you enable this setting, you can specify an update rate from 0 to 64,800 minutes (45 days). If you select 0 minutes, the computer tries to update Group Policy every 7 seconds. However, because updates might interfere with users' work and increase network traffic, very short update intervals aren't appropriate for most installations. +If you enable this setting, you can specify an update rate from 0 to 64,800 minutes (45 days). If you select 0 minutes, the computer tries to update Group Policy every 7 seconds. However, because updates might interfere with users' work and increase network traffic, short update intervals aren't appropriate for most installations. If you disable this setting, Group Policy is updated every 90 minutes (the default). To specify that Group Policy should never be updated while the computer is in use, select the "Turn off background refresh of Group Policy" policy. @@ -1762,7 +1762,7 @@ This policy setting specifies how often Group Policy is updated on domain contro By default, Group Policy on the domain controllers is updated every five minutes. -If you enable this setting, you can specify an update rate from 0 to 64,800 minutes (45 days). If you select 0 minutes, the domain controller tries to update Group Policy every 7 seconds. However, because updates might interfere with users' work and increase network traffic, very short update intervals aren't appropriate for most installations. +If you enable this setting, you can specify an update rate from 0 to 64,800 minutes (45 days). If you select 0 minutes, the domain controller tries to update Group Policy every 7 seconds. However, because updates might interfere with users' work and increase network traffic, short update intervals aren't appropriate for most installations. If you disable or don't configure this setting, the domain controller updates Group Policy every 5 minutes (the default). To specify that Group Policies for users should never be updated while the computer is in use, select the "Turn off background refresh of Group Policy" setting. @@ -1817,7 +1817,7 @@ In addition to background updates, Group Policy for users is always updated when By default, user Group Policy is updated in the background every 90 minutes, with a random offset of 0 to 30 minutes. -If you enable this setting, you can specify an update rate from 0 to 64,800 minutes (45 days). If you select 0 minutes, the computer tries to update user Group Policy every 7 seconds. However, because updates might interfere with users' work and increase network traffic, very short update intervals aren't appropriate for most installations. +If you enable this setting, you can specify an update rate from 0 to 64,800 minutes (45 days). If you select 0 minutes, the computer tries to update user Group Policy every 7 seconds. However, because updates might interfere with users' work and increase network traffic, short update intervals aren't appropriate for most installations. If you disable this setting, user Group Policy is updated every 90 minutes (the default). To specify that Group Policy for users should never be updated while the computer is in use, select the "Turn off background refresh of Group Policy" setting. @@ -2025,7 +2025,6 @@ By default, when you edit a Group Policy Object (GPO) using the Group Policy Obj This edit-option leads to the following behavior: - If you originally created the GPO with, for example, an English system, the GPO contains English ADM files. - - If you later edit the GPO from a different-language system, you get the English ADM files as they were in the GPO. You can change this behavior by using this setting. @@ -2034,7 +2033,7 @@ If you enable this setting, the Group Policy Object Editor snap-in always uses l This pattern leads to the following behavior: -- If you had originally created the GPO with an English system, and then you edit the GPO with a Japanese system, the Group Policy Object Editor snap-in uses the local Japanese ADM files, and you see the text in Japanese under Administrative Templates. +If you had originally created the GPO with an English system, and then you edit the GPO with a Japanese system, the Group Policy Object Editor snap-in uses the local Japanese ADM files, and you see the text in Japanese under Administrative Templates. If you disable or don't configure this setting, the Group Policy Object Editor snap-in always loads all ADM files from the actual GPO. @@ -2084,21 +2083,15 @@ ADMX Info: This security feature provides a means to override individual process MitigationOptions settings. This security feature can be used to enforce many security policies specific to applications. The application name is specified as the Value name, including extension. The Value is specified as a bit field with a series of flags in particular positions. Bits can be set to either 0 (setting is forced off), 1 (setting is forced on), or ? (setting retains its existing value prior to GPO evaluation). The recognized bit locations are: -PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_DEP_ENABLE (0x00000001) -Enables data execution prevention (DEP) for the child process +PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_DEP_ENABLE (0x00000001): Enables data execution prevention (DEP) for the child process -PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_DEP_ATL_THUNK_ENABLE (0x00000002) -Enables DEP-ATL thunk emulation for the child process. DEP-ATL thunk emulation causes the system to intercept NX faults that originate from the Active Template Library (ATL) thunk layer. +PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_DEP_ATL_THUNK_ENABLE (0x00000002): Enables DEP-ATL thunk emulation for the child process. DEP-ATL thunk emulation causes the system to intercept NX faults that originate from the Active Template Library (ATL) thunk layer. -PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_SEHOP_ENABLE (0x00000004) -Enables structured exception handler overwrite protection (SEHOP) for the child process. SEHOP blocks exploits that use the structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite technique. +PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_SEHOP_ENABLE (0x00000004): Enables structured exception handler overwrite protection (SEHOP) for the child process. SEHOP blocks exploits that use the structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite technique. -PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_FORCE_RELOCATE_IMAGES_ALWAYS_ON (0x00000100) -The force Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) policy forcibly rebases images that aren't dynamic base compatible by acting as though an image base collision happened at load time. If relocations are required, images that don't have a base relocation section won't be loaded. +PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_FORCE_RELOCATE_IMAGES_ALWAYS_ON (0x00000100): The force Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) policy forcibly rebases images that aren't dynamic base compatible by acting as though an image base collision happened at load time. If relocations are required, images that don't have a base relocation section won't be loaded. -PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_BOTTOM_UP_ASLR_ALWAYS_ON (0x00010000) -PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_BOTTOM_UP_ASLR_ALWAYS_OFF (0x00020000) -The bottom-up randomization policy, which includes stack randomization options, causes a random location to be used as the lowest user address. +PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_BOTTOM_UP_ASLR_ALWAYS_ON (0x00010000),PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_BOTTOM_UP_ASLR_ALWAYS_OFF (0x00020000): The bottom-up randomization policy, which includes stack randomization options, causes a random location to be used as the lowest user address. For instance, to enable PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_DEP_ENABLE and PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_FORCE_RELOCATE_IMAGES_ALWAYS_ON, disable PROCESS_CREATION_MITIGATION_POLICY_BOTTOM_UP_ASLR_ALWAYS_OFF, and to leave all other options at their default values, specify a value of: ???????????????0???????1???????1 @@ -2391,13 +2384,12 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting directs the system to apply the set of Group Policy objects for the computer to any user who signs in to a computer affected by this setting. It's intended for special-use computers, such as those in public places, laboratories, and classrooms, where you must modify the user setting based on the computer that is being used. -By default, the user's Group Policy Objects determine which user settings apply. If this setting is enabled, then, when a user signs in to this computer, the computer's Group Policy Objects determine which set of Group Policy Objects applies. +By default, the user's Group Policy Objects determine which user settings apply. If this setting is enabled, then when a user signs in to this computer, the computer's Group Policy Objects determine which set of Group Policy Objects applies. If you enable this setting, you can select one of the following modes from the Mode box: -"Replace" indicates that the user settings defined in the computer's Group Policy Objects replace the user settings normally applied to the user. - -"Merge" indicates that the user settings defined in the computer's Group Policy Objects and the user settings normally applied to the user are combined. If the settings conflict, the user settings in the computer's Group Policy Objects take precedence over the user's normal settings. +- "Replace" indicates that the user settings defined in the computer's Group Policy Objects replace the user settings normally applied to the user. +- "Merge" indicates that the user settings defined in the computer's Group Policy Objects and the user settings normally applied to the user are combined. If the settings conflict, the user settings in the computer's Group Policy Objects take precedence over the user's normal settings. If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the user's Group Policy Objects determines which user settings apply. @@ -2419,4 +2411,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-help.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-help.md index 3bdf5aa985..59906965d9 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-help.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-help.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Help -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Help +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_Help. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ manager: dansimp
    - ## ADMX_Help policies
    @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, DEP is turned on for HTML ADMX Info: -- GP Friendly name: *Turn off Data Execution Prevention for HTML Help Executible* +- GP Friendly name: *Turn off Data Execution Prevention for HTML Help Executable* - GP name: *DisableHHDEP* - GP path: *System* - GP ADMX file name: *Help.admx* @@ -256,3 +256,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-helpandsupport.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-helpandsupport.md index 806207275f..2a6e635572 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-helpandsupport.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-helpandsupport.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_HelpAndSupport -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_HelpAndSupport +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_HelpAndSupport. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -71,9 +71,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting specifies whether active content links in trusted assistance content are rendered. By default, the Help viewer renders trusted assistance content with active elements such as ShellExecute links and Guided Help links. -If you enable this policy setting, active content links are not rendered. The text is displayed, but there are no clickable links for these elements. +If you enable this policy setting, active content links aren't rendered. The text is displayed, but there are no clickable links for these elements. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default behavior applies (Help viewer renders trusted assistance content with active elements). +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the default behavior applies (Help viewer renders trusted assistance content with active elements). @@ -117,9 +117,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies whether users can provide ratings for Help content. -If you enable this policy setting, ratings controls are not added to Help content. +If you enable this policy setting, ratings controls aren't added to Help content. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, ratings controls are added to Help topics. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, ratings controls are added to Help topics. Users can use the control to provide feedback on the quality and usefulness of the Help and Support content. @@ -164,9 +164,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies whether users can participate in the Help Experience Improvement program. The Help Experience Improvement program collects information about how customers use Windows Help so that Microsoft can improve it. -If you enable this policy setting, users cannot participate in the Help Experience Improvement program. +If you enable this policy setting, users can't participate in the Help Experience Improvement program. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can turn on the Help Experience Improvement program feature from the Help and Support settings page. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can turn on the Help Experience Improvement program feature from the Help and Support settings page. @@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ This policy setting specifies whether users can search and view content from Win If you enable this policy setting, users are prevented from accessing online assistance content from Windows Online. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can access online assistance if they have a connection to the Internet and have not disabled Windows Online from the Help and Support Options page. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can access online assistance if they have a connection to the Internet and haven't disabled Windows Online from the Help and Support Options page. @@ -232,3 +232,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-hotspotauth.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-hotspotauth.md index bf33f5110d..b0fc2da609 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-hotspotauth.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-hotspotauth.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_HotSpotAuth -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_HotSpotAuth +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_HotSpotAuth. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -66,9 +66,9 @@ This policy setting defines whether WLAN hotspots are probed for Wireless Intern - If authentication is successful, users will be connected automatically on subsequent attempts. Credentials can also be configured by network operators. -- If you enable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, WLAN hotspots are automatically probed for WISPR protocol support. +- If you enable this policy setting, or if you don't configure this policy setting, WLAN hotspots are automatically probed for WISPR protocol support. -- If you disable this policy setting, WLAN hotspots are not probed for WISPr protocol support, and users can only authenticate with WLAN hotspots using a web browser. +- If you disable this policy setting, WLAN hotspots aren't probed for WISPr protocol support, and users can only authenticate with WLAN hotspots using a web browser. @@ -87,3 +87,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-icm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-icm.md index 2f9b7183ac..e0b549015f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-icm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-icm.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_ICM -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_ICM +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_ICM. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -1384,3 +1384,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-iis.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-iis.md index 424b4a38f2..65987c4497 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-iis.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-iis.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_IIS -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_IIS +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_IIS. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -62,11 +62,11 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting prevents installation of Internet Information Services (IIS) on this computer. -- If you enable this policy setting, Internet Information Services (IIS) can't be installed, and you'll not be able to install Windows components or applications that require IIS. Users installing Windows components or applications that require IIS might not receive a warning that IIS can't be installed because of this Group Policy setting. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Information Services (IIS) can't be installed, and you'll not be able to install Windows components or applications that require IIS. Users installing Windows components or applications that require IIS might not receive a warning that IIS can't be installed because of this Group Policy setting. -Enabling this setting won't have any effect on IIS if IIS is already installed on the computer. +Enabling this setting won't have any effect on IIS, if IIS is already installed on the computer. -- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, IIS can be installed, and all the programs and applications that require IIS to run." +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, IIS can be installed, and all the programs and applications that require IIS to run." @@ -86,3 +86,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-iscsi.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-iscsi.md index c9465d3231..a98e2dbd6d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-iscsi.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-iscsi.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_iSCSI -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_iSCSI +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_iSCSI. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -175,3 +175,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-kdc.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-kdc.md index 1173ca86f8..f7d8034b39 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-kdc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-kdc.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_kdc -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_kdc +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_kdc. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_kdc + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -106,7 +107,7 @@ Impact on domain controller performance when this policy setting is enabled: - Secure Kerberos domain capability discovery is required, resulting in more message exchanges. - Claims and compound authentication for Dynamic Access Control increase the size and complexity of the data in the message, which results in more processing time and greater Kerberos service ticket size. -- Kerberos armoring fully encrypts Kerberos messages and signs Kerberos errors, which results in increased processing time, but doesn't change the service ticket size. +- Kerberos armoring fully encrypts Kerberos messages and signs Kerberos errors, which result in increased processing time, but doesn't change the service ticket size. @@ -372,3 +373,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-kerberos.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-kerberos.md index 998eb8189d..02bb6cab49 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-kerberos.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-kerberos.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Kerberos -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Kerberos +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_Kerberos. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_Kerberos + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -449,3 +450,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanserver.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanserver.md index a905d94c9a..e75c413968 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanserver.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanserver.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_LanmanServer -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_LanmanServer +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_LanmanServer. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_LanmanServer + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -199,9 +200,7 @@ This policy setting specifies whether the BranchCache hash generation service su If you specify only one version that is supported, content information for that version is the only type that is generated by BranchCache, and it's the only type of content information that can be retrieved by client computers. For example, if you enable support for V1 hashes, BranchCache generates only V1 hashes and client computers can retrieve only V1 hashes. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured. With this selection, BranchCache settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy setting. In this circumstance, which is the default, both V1 and V2 hash generation and retrieval are supported. - Enabled. With this selection, the policy setting is applied and the hash version(s) that are specified in "Hash version supported" are generated and retrieved. @@ -282,3 +281,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanworkstation.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanworkstation.md index 8fcfe9af1e..6f335ee3fb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanworkstation.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-lanmanworkstation.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_LanmanWorkstation -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_LanmanWorkstation +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_LanmanWorkstation. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_LanmanWorkstation + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -207,4 +208,8 @@ ADMX Info: - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-leakdiagnostic.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-leakdiagnostic.md index a362e05ab9..e481a30777 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-leakdiagnostic.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-leakdiagnostic.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_LeakDiagnostic -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_LeakDiagnostic +description: Learn about the Policy CSP - ADMX_LeakDiagnostic. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -62,13 +62,13 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting substitutes custom alert text in the disk diagnostic message shown to users when a disk reports a S.M.A.R.T. fault. -- If you enable this policy setting, Windows displays custom alert text in the disk diagnostic message. The custom text may not exceed 512 characters. +If you enable this policy setting, Windows displays custom alert text in the disk diagnostic message. The custom text may not exceed 512 characters. -- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows displays the default alert text in the disk diagnostic message. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows displays the default alert text in the disk diagnostic message. No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect: changes take effect immediately. -This policy setting only takes effect if the Disk Diagnostic scenario policy setting is enabled or not configured and the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios are not executed. +This policy setting only takes effect if the Disk Diagnostic scenario policy setting is enabled or not configured and the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios aren't executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. @@ -94,3 +94,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file From 7b5ddd7592b259a9cdc0f8f2a26742d5e5b7de80 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghana Athavale Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 12:09:12 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 101/192] fixed acrolinx issues --- .../bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md | 37 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md index 5ce692ae1d..aec78e2149 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/ts-bitlocker-tpm-issues.md @@ -20,15 +20,15 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker This article describes common issues that relate directly to the trusted platform module (TPM), and provides guidance to address these issues. -## Azure AD: Windows Hello for Business and single sign-on do not work +## Azure AD: Windows Hello for Business and single sign-on don't work -You have an Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)-joined client computer that cannot authenticate correctly. You experience one or more of the following symptoms: +You have an Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)-joined client computer that can't authenticate correctly. You experience one or more of the following symptoms: -- Windows Hello for Business does not work. +- Windows Hello for Business doesn't work. - Conditional access fails. -- Single sign-on (SSO) does not work. +- Single sign-on (SSO) doesn't work. -Additionally, the computer logs an entry for Event ID 1026, which resembles the following: +Additionally, the computer logs the following entry for Event ID 1026: > Log Name: System > Source: Microsoft-Windows-TPM-WMI @@ -46,28 +46,27 @@ Additionally, the computer logs an entry for Event ID 1026, which resembles the ### Cause -This event indicates that the TPM is not ready or has some setting that prevents access to the TPM keys. +This event indicates that the TPM isn't ready or has some setting that prevents access to the TPM keys. -Additionally, the behavior indicates that the client computer cannot obtain a [Primary Refresh Token (PRT)](/azure/active-directory/devices/concept-primary-refresh-token). +Additionally, the behavior indicates that the client computer can't obtain a [Primary Refresh Token (PRT)](/azure/active-directory/devices/concept-primary-refresh-token). ### Resolution -To verify the status of the PRT, use the [dsregcmd /status command](/azure/active-directory/devices/troubleshoot-device-dsregcmd) to collect information. In the tool output, verify that either **User state** or **SSO state** contains the **AzureAdPrt** attribute. If the value of this attribute is **No**, the PRT was not issued. This may indicate that the computer could not present its certificate for authentication. +To verify the status of the PRT, use the [dsregcmd /status command](/azure/active-directory/devices/troubleshoot-device-dsregcmd) to collect information. In the tool output, verify that either **User state** or **SSO state** contains the **AzureAdPrt** attribute. If the value of this attribute is **No**, the PRT wasn't issued. This may indicate that the computer couldn't present its certificate for authentication. To resolve this issue, follow these steps to troubleshoot the TPM: 1. Open the TPM management console (tpm.msc). To do this, select **Start**, and enter **tpm.msc** in the **Search** box. 1. If you see a notice to either unlock the TPM or reset the lockout, follow those instructions. -1. If you do not see such a notice, review the BIOS settings of the computer for any setting that you can use to reset or disable the lockout. -1. Contact the hardware vendor to determine whether there is a known fix for the issue. -1. If you still cannot resolve the issue, clear and re-initialize the TPM. To do this, follow the instructions in [Troubleshoot the TPM: Clear all the keys from the TPM](../tpm/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm.md#clear-all-the-keys-from-the-tpm). - +1. If you don't see such a notice, review the BIOS settings of the computer for any setting that you can use to reset or disable the lockout. +1. Contact the hardware vendor to determine whether there's a known fix for the issue. +1. If you still can't resolve the issue, clear and reinitialize the TPM. To do this, follow the instructions in [Troubleshoot the TPM: Clear all the keys from the TPM](../tpm/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm.md#clear-all-the-keys-from-the-tpm). > [!WARNING] > Clearing the TPM can cause data loss. -## TPM 1.2 Error: Loading the management console failed. The device that is required by the cryptographic provider is not ready for use +## TPM 1.2 Error: Loading the management console failed. The device that is required by the cryptographic provider isn't ready for use -You have a Windows 11 or Windows 10 version 1703-based computer that uses TPM version 1.2. When you try to open the TPM management console, you receive a message that resembles the following: +You have a Windows 11 or Windows 10 version 1703-based computer that uses TPM version 1.2. When you try to open the TPM management console, you receive the following message: > Loading the management console failed. The device that is required by the cryptographic provider is not ready for use. > HRESULT 0x800900300x80090030 - NTE\_DEVICE\_NOT\_READY @@ -84,11 +83,11 @@ These symptoms indicate that the TPM has hardware or firmware issues. To resolve this issue, switch the TPM operating mode from version 1.2 to version 2.0. -If this does not resolve the issue, consider replacing the device motherboard. After you replace the motherboard, switch the TPM operating mode from version 1.2 to version 2.0. +If this doesn't resolve the issue, consider replacing the device motherboard. After you replace the motherboard, switch the TPM operating mode from version 1.2 to version 2.0. -## Devices do not join hybrid Azure AD because of a TPM issue +## Devices don't join hybrid Azure AD because of a TPM issue -You have a device that you are trying to join to a hybrid Azure AD. However, the join operation appears to fail. +You have a device that you're trying to join to a hybrid Azure AD. However, the join operation appears to fail. To verify that the join succeeded, use the [dsregcmd /status command](/azure/active-directory/devices/troubleshoot-device-dsregcmd). In the tool output, the following attributes indicate that the join succeeded: @@ -99,11 +98,11 @@ If the value of **AzureADJoined** is **No**, the join operation failed. ### Causes and Resolutions -This issue may occur when the Windows operating system is not the owner of the TPM. The specific fix for this issue depends on which errors or events you experience, as shown in the following table: +This issue may occur when the Windows operating system isn't the owner of the TPM. The specific fix for this issue depends on which errors or events you experience, as shown in the following table: |Message |Reason | Resolution| | - | - | - | -|NTE\_BAD\_KEYSET (0x80090016/-2146893802) |TPM operation failed or was invalid |This issue was probably caused by a corrupted sysprep image. Make sure that you create the sysprep image by using a computer that is not joined to or registered in Azure AD or hybrid Azure AD. | +|NTE\_BAD\_KEYSET (0x80090016/-2146893802) |TPM operation failed or was invalid |This issue was probably caused by a corrupted sysprep image. Make sure that you create the sysprep image by using a computer that isn't joined to or registered in Azure AD or hybrid Azure AD. | |TPM\_E\_PCP\_INTERNAL\_ERROR (0x80290407/-2144795641) |Generic TPM error. |If the device returns this error, disable its TPM. Windows 10, version 1809 and later versions, or Windows 11 automatically detect TPM failures and finish the hybrid Azure AD join without using the TPM. | |TPM\_E\_NOTFIPS (0x80280036/-2144862154) |The FIPS mode of the TPM is currently not supported. |If the device gives this error, disable its TPM. Windows 10, version 1809 and later versions, or Windows 11 automatically detect TPM failures and finish the hybrid Azure AD join without using the TPM. | |NTE\_AUTHENTICATION\_IGNORED (0x80090031/-2146893775) |The TPM is locked out. |This error is transient. Wait for the cooldown period, and then retry the join operation. | From 73cd019e267c64c51c55b6872ce50ea7dc3232b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benny Shilpa Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 16:34:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 102/192] Update administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md --- windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md b/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md index edca458380..76d04a5dd1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md @@ -2,8 +2,6 @@ title: Windows Tools/Administrative Tools description: The folders for Windows Tools and Administrative Tools are folders in the Control Panel that contain tools for system administrators and advanced users. ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: aczechowski ms.author: aaroncz manager: dougeby From b1cb36bb601fade9370df6648743e984dd75fb62 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghana Athavale Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 19:52:22 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 103/192] Acrolinx score fixed --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 16 ++++++------- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md | 24 +++++++++---------- ...r-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md | 8 +++---- 3 files changed, 24 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 1e29149153..72a85d7876 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Encryption status displays in the notification area or within the BitLocker cont ### OneDrive option -There is a new option for storing the BitLocker recovery key using the OneDrive. This option requires that computers aren't members of a domain and that the user is using a Microsoft Account. Local accounts don't give the option to use OneDrive. Using the OneDrive option is the default, recommended recovery key storage method for computers that aren't joined to a domain. +There's a new option for storing the BitLocker recovery key using the OneDrive. This option requires that computers aren't members of a domain and that the user is using a Microsoft Account. Local accounts don't give the option to use OneDrive. Using the OneDrive option is the default, recommended recovery key storage method for computers that aren't joined to a domain. Users can verify the recovery key was saved properly by checking their OneDrive for the BitLocker folder that is created automatically during the save process. The folder will contain two files, a readme.txt and the recovery key. For users storing more than one recovery password on their OneDrive, they can identify the required recovery key by looking at the file name. The recovery key ID is appended to the end of the file name. @@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ This command returns the volumes on the target, current encryption status, and v **Enabling BitLocker without a TPM** -For example, suppose that you want to enable BitLocker on a computer without a TPM chip. To properly enable BitLocker for the operating system volume, you will need to use a USB flash drive as a startup key to boot (in this example, the drive letter E). You would first create the startup key needed for BitLocker using the –protectors option and save it to the USB drive on E: and then begin the encryption process. You will need to reboot the computer when prompted to complete the encryption process. +For example, suppose that you want to enable BitLocker on a computer without a TPM chip. To properly enable BitLocker for the operating system volume, you'll need to use a USB flash drive as a startup key to boot (in this example, the drive letter E). You would first create the startup key needed for BitLocker using the –protectors option and save it to the USB drive on E: and then begin the encryption process. You'll need to reboot the computer when prompted to complete the encryption process. ```powershell manage-bde –protectors -add C: -startupkey E: @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ This command will require the user to enter and then confirm the password protec ### Data volume -Data volumes use the same syntax for encryption as operating system volumes but they do not require protectors for the operation to complete. Encrypting data volumes can be done using the base command: `manage-bde -on ` or users can choose to add protectors to the volume. We recommend that you add at least one primary protector and a recovery protector to a data volume. +Data volumes use the same syntax for encryption as operating system volumes but they don't require protectors for the operation to complete. Encrypting data volumes can be done using the base command: `manage-bde -on ` or users can choose to add protectors to the volume. We recommend that you add at least one primary protector and a recovery protector to a data volume. **Enabling BitLocker with a password** @@ -200,11 +200,11 @@ Windows PowerShell cmdlets provide an alternative way to work with BitLocker. Us |**Suspend-BitLocker**|
  • Confirm
  • MountPoint
  • RebootCount
  • WhatIf| |**Unlock-BitLocker**|
  • AdAccountOrGroup
  • Confirm
  • MountPoint
  • Password
  • RecoveryKeyPath
  • RecoveryPassword
  • RecoveryPassword
  • WhatIf| -Similar to manage-bde, the Windows PowerShell cmdlets allow configuration beyond the options offered in the control panel. As with manage-bde, users need to consider the specific needs of the volume they are encrypting prior to running Windows PowerShell cmdlets. +Similar to manage-bde, the Windows PowerShell cmdlets allow configuration beyond the options offered in the control panel. As with manage-bde, users need to consider the specific needs of the volume they're encrypting prior to running Windows PowerShell cmdlets. A good initial step is to determine the current state of the volume(s) on the computer. You can do this using the `Get-BitLocker` volume cmdlet. The output from this cmdlet displays information on the volume type, protectors, protection status, and other useful information. -Occasionally, all protectors may not be shown when using **Get-BitLockerVolume** due to lack of space in the output display. If you do not see all of the protectors for a volume, you can use the Windows PowerShell pipe command (|) to format a listing of the protectors. +Occasionally, all protectors may not be shown when using **Get-BitLockerVolume** due to lack of space in the output display. If you don't see all of the protectors for a volume, you can use the Windows PowerShell pipe command (|) to format a listing of the protectors. > [!NOTE] > In the event that there are more than four protectors for a volume, the pipe command may run out of display space. For volumes with more than four protectors, use the method described in the section below to generate a listing of all protectors with protector ID. @@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ Add-BitLockerKeyProtector C: -ADAccountOrGroupProtector -ADAccountOrGroup " ## Checking BitLocker status -To check the BitLocker status of a particular volume, administrators can look at the status of the drive in the BitLocker control panel applet, Windows Explorer, manage-bde command-line tool, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. Each option offers different levels of detail and ease of use. We will look at each of the available methods in the following section. +To check the BitLocker status of a particular volume, administrators can look at the status of the drive in the BitLocker control panel applet, Windows Explorer, manage-bde command-line tool, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. Each option offers different levels of detail and ease of use. We'll look at each of the available methods in the following section. ### Checking BitLocker status with the control panel @@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ Administrators can enable BitLocker prior to operating system deployment from th ### Decrypting BitLocker volumes -Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volumes. Decryption should occur when protection is no longer required. BitLocker decryption should not occur as a troubleshooting step. BitLocker can be removed from a volume using the BitLocker control panel applet, manage-bde, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. We will discuss each method further below. +Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volumes. Decryption should occur when protection is no longer required. BitLocker decryption shouldn't occur as a troubleshooting step. BitLocker can be removed from a volume using the BitLocker control panel applet, manage-bde, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. We'll discuss each method further below. ### Decrypting volumes using the BitLocker control panel applet @@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ Using the Disable-BitLocker command, they can remove all protectors and encrypti Disable-BitLocker ``` -If a user did not want to input each mount point individually, using the `-MountPoint` parameter in an array can sequence the same command into one line without requiring additional user input. An example command is: +If a user didn't want to input each mount point individually, using the `-MountPoint` parameter in an array can sequence the same command into one line without requiring additional user input. An example command is: ```powershell Disable-BitLocker -MountPoint E:,F:,G: diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md index 0d8ddfd9ee..2f3c104b7d 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-countermeasures.md @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Before Windows starts, you must rely on security features implemented as part of A trusted platform module (TPM) is a microchip designed to provide basic security-related functions, primarily involving encryption keys. On some platforms, TPM can alternatively be implemented as a part of secure firmware. -BitLocker binds encryption keys with the TPM to ensure that a computer has not been tampered with while the system was offline. +BitLocker binds encryption keys with the TPM to ensure that a computer hasn't been tampered with while the system was offline. For more info about TPM, see [Trusted Platform Module](/windows/device-security/tpm/trusted-platform-module-overview). ### UEFI and Secure Boot @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ The UEFI specification defines a firmware execution authentication process calle Secure Boot blocks untrusted firmware and bootloaders (signed or unsigned) from being able to start on the system. By default, BitLocker provides integrity protection for Secure Boot by utilizing the TPM PCR[7] measurement. -An unauthorized EFI firmware, EFI boot application, or bootloader cannot run and acquire the BitLocker key. +An unauthorized EFI firmware, EFI boot application, or bootloader can't run and acquire the BitLocker key. ### BitLocker and reset attacks @@ -87,10 +87,10 @@ This helps mitigate DMA and memory remanence attacks. On computers with a compatible TPM, operating system drives that are BitLocker-protected can be unlocked in four ways: -- **TPM-only.** Using TPM-only validation does not require any interaction with the user to unlock and provide access to the drive. If the TPM validation succeeds, the user sign in experience is the same as a standard logon. If the TPM is missing or changed or if BitLocker detects changes to the BIOS or UEFI code or configuration, critical operating system startup files, or the boot configuration, BitLocker enters recovery mode, and the user must enter a recovery password to regain access to the data. This option is more convenient for sign-in but less secure than the other options, which require an additional authentication factor. -- **TPM with startup key.** In addition to the protection that the TPM-only provides, part of the encryption key is stored on a USB flash drive, referred to as a startup key. Data on the encrypted volume cannot be accessed without the startup key. -- **TPM with PIN.** In addition to the protection that the TPM provides, BitLocker requires that the user enter a PIN. Data on the encrypted volume cannot be accessed without entering the PIN. TPMs also have [anti-hammering protection](/windows/security/hardware-protection/tpm/tpm-fundamentals#anti-hammering) that is designed to prevent brute force attacks that attempt to determine the PIN. -- **TPM with startup key and PIN.** In addition to the core component protection that the TPM-only provides, part of the encryption key is stored on a USB flash drive, and a PIN is required to authenticate the user to the TPM. This configuration provides multifactor authentication so that if the USB key is lost or stolen, it cannot be used for access to the drive, because the correct PIN is also required. +- **TPM-only.** Using TPM-only validation doesn't require any interaction with the user to unlock and provide access to the drive. If the TPM validation succeeds, the user sign-in experience is the same as a standard sign in. If the TPM is missing or changed or if BitLocker detects changes to the BIOS or UEFI code or configuration, critical operating system startup files, or the boot configuration, BitLocker enters recovery mode, and the user must enter a recovery password to regain access to the data. This option is more convenient for sign-in but less secure than the other options, which require an additional authentication factor. +- **TPM with startup key.** In addition to the protection that the TPM-only provides, part of the encryption key is stored on a USB flash drive, referred to as a startup key. Data on the encrypted volume can't be accessed without the startup key. +- **TPM with PIN.** In addition to the protection that the TPM provides, BitLocker requires that the user enter a PIN. Data on the encrypted volume can't be accessed without entering the PIN. TPMs also have [anti-hammering protection](/windows/security/hardware-protection/tpm/tpm-fundamentals#anti-hammering) that is designed to prevent brute force attacks that attempt to determine the PIN. +- **TPM with startup key and PIN.** In addition to the core component protection that the TPM-only provides, part of the encryption key is stored on a USB flash drive, and a PIN is required to authenticate the user to the TPM. This configuration provides multifactor authentication so that if the USB key is lost or stolen, it can't be used for access to the drive, because the correct PIN is also required. In the following Group Policy example, TPM + PIN is required to unlock an operating system drive: @@ -120,11 +120,11 @@ You can use the System Information desktop app (MSINFO32) to check if a device h If kernel DMA protection *not* enabled, follow these steps to protect Thunderbolt™ 3 enabled ports: 1. Require a password for BIOS changes -2. Intel Thunderbolt Security must be set to User Authorization in BIOS settings. Please refer to [Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 and Security on Microsoft Windows® 10 Operating System documentation](https://thunderbolttechnology.net/security/Thunderbolt%203%20and%20Security.pdf) +2. Intel Thunderbolt Security must be set to User Authorization in BIOS settings. Refer to [Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 and Security on Microsoft Windows® 10 Operating System documentation](https://thunderbolttechnology.net/security/Thunderbolt%203%20and%20Security.pdf) 3. Additional DMA security may be added by deploying policy (beginning with Windows 10 version 1607 or Windows 11): - MDM: [DataProtection/AllowDirectMemoryAccess](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dataprotection#dataprotection-allowdirectmemoryaccess) policy - - Group Policy: [Disable new DMA devices when this computer is locked](./bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md#disable-new-dma-devices-when-this-computer-is-locked) (This setting is not configured by default.) + - Group Policy: [Disable new DMA devices when this computer is locked](./bitlocker-group-policy-settings.md#disable-new-dma-devices-when-this-computer-is-locked) (This setting isn't configured by default.) For Thunderbolt v1 and v2 (DisplayPort Connector), refer to the “Thunderbolt Mitigation” section in [KB 2516445](https://support.microsoft.com/help/2516445/blocking-the-sbp-2-driver-and-thunderbolt-controllers-to-reduce-1394-d). For SBP-2 and 1394 (a.k.a. Firewire), refer to the “SBP-2 Mitigation” section in [KB 2516445](https://support.microsoft.com/help/2516445/blocking-the-sbp-2-driver-and-thunderbolt-controllers-to-reduce-1394-d). @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ This section covers countermeasures for specific types of attacks. ### Bootkits and rootkits A physically-present attacker might attempt to install a bootkit or rootkit-like piece of software into the boot chain in an attempt to steal the BitLocker keys. -The TPM should observe this installation via PCR measurements, and the BitLocker key will not be released. +The TPM should observe this installation via PCR measurements, and the BitLocker key won't be released. This is the default configuration. A BIOS password is recommended for defense-in-depth in case a BIOS exposes settings that may weaken the BitLocker security promise. @@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ Require TPM + PIN for anti-hammering protection. ### DMA attacks -See [Protecting Thunderbolt and other DMA ports](#protecting-thunderbolt-and-other-dma-ports) earlier in this topic. +See [Protecting Thunderbolt and other DMA ports](#protecting-thunderbolt-and-other-dma-ports) earlier in this article. ### Paging file, crash dump, and Hyberfil.sys attacks These files are secured on an encrypted volume by default when BitLocker is enabled on OS drives. @@ -165,9 +165,9 @@ The following sections cover mitigations for different types of attackers. ### Attacker without much skill or with limited physical access -Physical access may be limited by a form factor that does not expose buses and memory. +Physical access may be limited by a form factor that doesn't expose buses and memory. For example, there are no external DMA-capable ports, no exposed screws to open the chassis, and memory is soldered to the mainboard. -This attacker of opportunity does not use destructive methods or sophisticated forensics hardware/software. +This attacker of opportunity doesn't use destructive methods or sophisticated forensics hardware/software. Mitigation: - Pre-boot authentication set to TPM only (the default) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md index 1339ada24d..c14b762488 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md @@ -99,18 +99,18 @@ Exercise caution when encrypting only used space on an existing volume on which ## Encrypted hard drive support SEDs have been available for years, but Microsoft couldn’t support their use with some earlier versions of Windows because the drives lacked important key management features. Microsoft worked with storage vendors to improve the hardware capabilities, and now BitLocker supports the next generation of SEDs, which are called encrypted hard drives. -Encrypted hard drives provide onboard cryptographic capabilities to encrypt data on drives, which improves both drive and system performance by offloading cryptographic calculations from the PC’s processor to the drive itself and rapidly encrypting the drive by using dedicated, purpose-built hardware. If you plan to use whole-drive encryption with Windows 11 or Windows 10, Microsoft recommends that you investigate hard drive manufacturers and models to determine whether any of their encrypted hard drives meet your security and budget requirements. +Encrypted hard drives provide onboard cryptographic capabilities to encrypt data on drives, which improves both drive and system performance by offloading cryptographic calculations from the PC’s processor to the drive itself and rapidly encrypting the drive by using dedicated, purpose-built hardware. If you plan to use, whole-drive encryption with Windows 11 or Windows 10, Microsoft recommends that you investigate hard drive manufacturers and models to determine whether any of their encrypted hard drives meet your security and budget requirements. For more information about encrypted hard drives, see [Encrypted Hard Drive](../encrypted-hard-drive.md). ## Preboot information protection -An effective implementation of information protection, like most security controls, considers usability as well as security. Users typically prefer a simple security experience. In fact, the more transparent a security solution becomes, the more likely users are to conform to it. -It's crucial that organizations protect information on their PCs regardless of the state of the computer or the intent of users. This protection shouldn't be cumbersome to users. One undesirable and previously commonplace situation is when the user is prompted for input during preboot, and then again during Windows sign in. Challenging users for input more than once should be avoided. +An effective implementation of information protection, like most security controls, considers usability and security. Users typically prefer a simple security experience. In fact, the more transparent a security solution becomes, the more likely users are to conform to it. +It's crucial that organizations protect information on their PCs regardless of the state of the computer or the intent of users. This protection shouldn't be cumbersome to users. One undesirable and previously commonplace situation is when the user is prompted for input during preboot, and then again during Windows sign-in. Challenging users for input more than once should be avoided. Windows 11 and Windows 10 can enable a true SSO experience from the preboot environment on modern devices and in some cases even on older devices when robust information protection configurations are in place. The TPM in isolation is able to securely protect the BitLocker encryption key while it is at rest, and it can securely unlock the operating system drive. When the key is in use and thus in memory, a combination of hardware and Windows capabilities can secure the key and prevent unauthorized access through cold-boot attacks. Although other countermeasures like PIN-based unlock are available, they aren't as user-friendly; depending on the devices’ configuration they may not offer additional security when it comes to key protection. For more information, see [BitLocker Countermeasures](bitlocker-countermeasures.md). ## Manage passwords and PINs -When BitLocker is enabled on a system drive and the PC has a TPM, you can choose to require that users type a PIN before BitLocker will unlock the drive. Such a PIN requirement can prevent an attacker who has physical access to a PC from even getting to the Windows sign in, which makes it virtually impossible for the attacker to access or modify user data and system files. +When BitLocker is enabled on a system drive and the PC has a TPM, you can choose to require that users type a PIN before BitLocker will unlock the drive. Such a PIN requirement can prevent an attacker who has physical access to a PC from even getting to the Windows sign-in, which makes it virtually impossible for the attacker to access or modify user data and system files. Requiring a PIN at startup is a useful security feature because it acts as a second authentication factor (a second “something you know”). This configuration comes with some costs, however. One of the most significant is the need to change the PIN regularly. In enterprises that used BitLocker with Windows 7 and the Windows Vista operating system, users had to contact systems administrators to update their BitLocker PIN or password. This requirement not only increased management costs but made users less willing to change their BitLocker PIN or password regularly. Windows 11 and Windows 10 users can update their BitLocker PINs and passwords themselves, without administrator credentials. Not only will this feature reduce support costs, but it could improve security, too, because it encourages users to change their PINs and passwords more often. In addition, Modern Standby devices don't require a PIN for startup: They're designed to start infrequently and have other mitigations in place that further reduce the attack surface of the system. From 2c63468a1a7fa3f9974f52c67d56cdd0b94e17ac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghana Athavale Date: Fri, 13 May 2022 14:41:17 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 104/192] acrolinx fixed --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 16 ++++++++-------- ...cker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index 1e29149153..72a85d7876 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Encryption status displays in the notification area or within the BitLocker cont ### OneDrive option -There is a new option for storing the BitLocker recovery key using the OneDrive. This option requires that computers aren't members of a domain and that the user is using a Microsoft Account. Local accounts don't give the option to use OneDrive. Using the OneDrive option is the default, recommended recovery key storage method for computers that aren't joined to a domain. +There's a new option for storing the BitLocker recovery key using the OneDrive. This option requires that computers aren't members of a domain and that the user is using a Microsoft Account. Local accounts don't give the option to use OneDrive. Using the OneDrive option is the default, recommended recovery key storage method for computers that aren't joined to a domain. Users can verify the recovery key was saved properly by checking their OneDrive for the BitLocker folder that is created automatically during the save process. The folder will contain two files, a readme.txt and the recovery key. For users storing more than one recovery password on their OneDrive, they can identify the required recovery key by looking at the file name. The recovery key ID is appended to the end of the file name. @@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ This command returns the volumes on the target, current encryption status, and v **Enabling BitLocker without a TPM** -For example, suppose that you want to enable BitLocker on a computer without a TPM chip. To properly enable BitLocker for the operating system volume, you will need to use a USB flash drive as a startup key to boot (in this example, the drive letter E). You would first create the startup key needed for BitLocker using the –protectors option and save it to the USB drive on E: and then begin the encryption process. You will need to reboot the computer when prompted to complete the encryption process. +For example, suppose that you want to enable BitLocker on a computer without a TPM chip. To properly enable BitLocker for the operating system volume, you'll need to use a USB flash drive as a startup key to boot (in this example, the drive letter E). You would first create the startup key needed for BitLocker using the –protectors option and save it to the USB drive on E: and then begin the encryption process. You'll need to reboot the computer when prompted to complete the encryption process. ```powershell manage-bde –protectors -add C: -startupkey E: @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ This command will require the user to enter and then confirm the password protec ### Data volume -Data volumes use the same syntax for encryption as operating system volumes but they do not require protectors for the operation to complete. Encrypting data volumes can be done using the base command: `manage-bde -on ` or users can choose to add protectors to the volume. We recommend that you add at least one primary protector and a recovery protector to a data volume. +Data volumes use the same syntax for encryption as operating system volumes but they don't require protectors for the operation to complete. Encrypting data volumes can be done using the base command: `manage-bde -on ` or users can choose to add protectors to the volume. We recommend that you add at least one primary protector and a recovery protector to a data volume. **Enabling BitLocker with a password** @@ -200,11 +200,11 @@ Windows PowerShell cmdlets provide an alternative way to work with BitLocker. Us |**Suspend-BitLocker**|
  • Confirm
  • MountPoint
  • RebootCount
  • WhatIf| |**Unlock-BitLocker**|
  • AdAccountOrGroup
  • Confirm
  • MountPoint
  • Password
  • RecoveryKeyPath
  • RecoveryPassword
  • RecoveryPassword
  • WhatIf| -Similar to manage-bde, the Windows PowerShell cmdlets allow configuration beyond the options offered in the control panel. As with manage-bde, users need to consider the specific needs of the volume they are encrypting prior to running Windows PowerShell cmdlets. +Similar to manage-bde, the Windows PowerShell cmdlets allow configuration beyond the options offered in the control panel. As with manage-bde, users need to consider the specific needs of the volume they're encrypting prior to running Windows PowerShell cmdlets. A good initial step is to determine the current state of the volume(s) on the computer. You can do this using the `Get-BitLocker` volume cmdlet. The output from this cmdlet displays information on the volume type, protectors, protection status, and other useful information. -Occasionally, all protectors may not be shown when using **Get-BitLockerVolume** due to lack of space in the output display. If you do not see all of the protectors for a volume, you can use the Windows PowerShell pipe command (|) to format a listing of the protectors. +Occasionally, all protectors may not be shown when using **Get-BitLockerVolume** due to lack of space in the output display. If you don't see all of the protectors for a volume, you can use the Windows PowerShell pipe command (|) to format a listing of the protectors. > [!NOTE] > In the event that there are more than four protectors for a volume, the pipe command may run out of display space. For volumes with more than four protectors, use the method described in the section below to generate a listing of all protectors with protector ID. @@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ Add-BitLockerKeyProtector C: -ADAccountOrGroupProtector -ADAccountOrGroup " ## Checking BitLocker status -To check the BitLocker status of a particular volume, administrators can look at the status of the drive in the BitLocker control panel applet, Windows Explorer, manage-bde command-line tool, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. Each option offers different levels of detail and ease of use. We will look at each of the available methods in the following section. +To check the BitLocker status of a particular volume, administrators can look at the status of the drive in the BitLocker control panel applet, Windows Explorer, manage-bde command-line tool, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. Each option offers different levels of detail and ease of use. We'll look at each of the available methods in the following section. ### Checking BitLocker status with the control panel @@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ Administrators can enable BitLocker prior to operating system deployment from th ### Decrypting BitLocker volumes -Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volumes. Decryption should occur when protection is no longer required. BitLocker decryption should not occur as a troubleshooting step. BitLocker can be removed from a volume using the BitLocker control panel applet, manage-bde, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. We will discuss each method further below. +Decrypting volumes removes BitLocker and any associated protectors from the volumes. Decryption should occur when protection is no longer required. BitLocker decryption shouldn't occur as a troubleshooting step. BitLocker can be removed from a volume using the BitLocker control panel applet, manage-bde, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. We'll discuss each method further below. ### Decrypting volumes using the BitLocker control panel applet @@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ Using the Disable-BitLocker command, they can remove all protectors and encrypti Disable-BitLocker ``` -If a user did not want to input each mount point individually, using the `-MountPoint` parameter in an array can sequence the same command into one line without requiring additional user input. An example command is: +If a user didn't want to input each mount point individually, using the `-MountPoint` parameter in an array can sequence the same command into one line without requiring additional user input. An example command is: ```powershell Disable-BitLocker -MountPoint E:,F:,G: diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md index 1339ada24d..cb7a3d5253 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10.md @@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ For more information about encrypted hard drives, see [Encrypted Hard Drive](../ ## Preboot information protection -An effective implementation of information protection, like most security controls, considers usability as well as security. Users typically prefer a simple security experience. In fact, the more transparent a security solution becomes, the more likely users are to conform to it. +An effective implementation of information protection, like most security controls, considers usability and security. Users typically prefer a simple security experience. In fact, the more transparent a security solution becomes, the more likely users are to conform to it. It's crucial that organizations protect information on their PCs regardless of the state of the computer or the intent of users. This protection shouldn't be cumbersome to users. One undesirable and previously commonplace situation is when the user is prompted for input during preboot, and then again during Windows sign in. Challenging users for input more than once should be avoided. Windows 11 and Windows 10 can enable a true SSO experience from the preboot environment on modern devices and in some cases even on older devices when robust information protection configurations are in place. The TPM in isolation is able to securely protect the BitLocker encryption key while it is at rest, and it can securely unlock the operating system drive. When the key is in use and thus in memory, a combination of hardware and Windows capabilities can secure the key and prevent unauthorized access through cold-boot attacks. Although other countermeasures like PIN-based unlock are available, they aren't as user-friendly; depending on the devices’ configuration they may not offer additional security when it comes to key protection. For more information, see [BitLocker Countermeasures](bitlocker-countermeasures.md). From 5a47f531a537b555cc1cae51a4b70891e955bb93 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghana Athavale Date: Fri, 13 May 2022 17:08:07 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 105/192] Acrolinx improvement --- ...itlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md | 18 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md index e496746dba..5c50295226 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: BitLocker How to deploy on Windows Server 2012 and later -description: This topic for the IT professional explains how to deploy BitLocker and Windows Server 2012 and later +description: This article for the IT professional explains how to deploy BitLocker and Windows Server 2012 and later ms.assetid: 91c18e9e-6ab4-4607-8c75-d983bbe2542f ms.reviewer: ms.prod: m365-security @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ ms.custom: bitlocker > Applies to: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 -This topic explains how to deploy BitLocker on Windows Server 2012 and later versions. For all Windows Server editions, BitLocker can be installed using Server Manager or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. BitLocker requires administrator privileges on the server on which it is to be installed. +This article explains how to deploy BitLocker on Windows Server 2012 and later versions. For all Windows Server editions, BitLocker can be installed using Server Manager or Windows PowerShell cmdlets. BitLocker requires administrator privileges on the server on which it's to be installed. ## Installing BitLocker @@ -35,17 +35,17 @@ This topic explains how to deploy BitLocker on Windows Server 2012 and later ver 5. Select the **Select a server from the server pool** option in the **Server Selection** pane and confirm the server on which the BitLocker feature is to be installed. 6. Select **Next** on the **Server Roles** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to proceed to the **Features** pane. **Note**: Server roles and features are installed by using the same wizard in Server Manager. -7. Select the check box next to **BitLocker Drive Encryption** within the **Features** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard. The wizard shows the additional management features available for BitLocker. If you do not want to install these features, deselect the **Include management tools +7. Select the check box next to **BitLocker Drive Encryption** within the **Features** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard. The wizard shows the additional management features available for BitLocker. If you don't want to install these features, deselect the **Include management tools ** and select **Add Features**. Once optional features selection is complete, select **Next** to proceed in the wizard. > **Note:**   The **Enhanced Storage** feature is a required feature for enabling BitLocker. This feature enables support for encrypted hard drives on capable systems.   8. Select **Install** on the **Confirmation** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to begin BitLocker feature installation. The BitLocker feature requires a restart for its installation to be complete. Selecting the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** option in the **Confirmation** pane forces a restart of the computer after installation is complete. -9. If the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** check box is not selected, the **Results** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard displays the success or failure of the BitLocker feature installation. If required, a notification of additional action necessary to complete the feature installation, such as the restart of the computer, will be displayed in the results text. +9. If the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** check box isn't selected, the **Results** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard displays the success or failure of the BitLocker feature installation. If required, a notification of additional action necessary to complete the feature installation, such as the restart of the computer, will be displayed in the results text. ### To install BitLocker using Windows PowerShell -Windows PowerShell offers administrators another option for BitLocker feature installation. Windows PowerShell installs features using the `servermanager` or `dism` module; however, the `servermanager` and `dism` modules do not always share feature name parity. Because of this, it is advisable to confirm the feature or role name prior to installation. +Windows PowerShell offers administrators another option for BitLocker feature installation. Windows PowerShell installs features using the `servermanager` or `dism` module; however, the `servermanager` and `dism` modules don't always share feature name parity. Because of this, it's advisable to confirm the feature or role name prior to installation. >**Note:**  You must restart the server to complete the installation of BitLocker.   @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Windows PowerShell offers administrators another option for BitLocker feature in The `servermanager` Windows PowerShell module can use either the `Install-WindowsFeature` or `Add-WindowsFeature` to install the BitLocker feature. The `Add-WindowsFeature` cmdlet is merely a stub to the `Install-WindowsFeature`. This example uses the `Install-WindowsFeature` cmdlet. The feature name for BitLocker in the `servermanager` module is `BitLocker`. -By default, installation of features in Windows PowerShell does not include optional sub-features or management tools as part of the installation process. This can be seen using the `-WhatIf` option in Windows PowerShell. +By default, installation of features in Windows PowerShell doesn't include optional sub-features or management tools as part of the installation process. This can be seen using the `-WhatIf` option in Windows PowerShell. ```powershell Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -WhatIf @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ To see what would be installed with the BitLocker feature, including all availab Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -IncludeAllSubFeature -IncludeManagementTools -WhatIf | fl ``` -The result of this command displays the following list of all the administration tools for BitLocker which would be installed along with the feature, including tools for use with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS). +The result of this command displays the following list of all the administration tools for BitLocker, which would be installed along with the feature, including tools for use with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS). - BitLocker Drive Encryption - BitLocker Drive Encryption Tools @@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ Install-WindowsFeature BitLocker -IncludeAllSubFeature -IncludeManagementTools -   ### Using the dism module to install BitLocker -The `dism` Windows PowerShell module uses the `Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature` cmdlet to install features. The BitLocker feature name for BitLocker is `BitLocker`. The `dism` module does not support wildcards when searching for feature names. To list feature names for the `dism` module, use the `Get-WindowsOptionalFeatures` cmdlet. The following command will list all of the optional features in an online (running) operating system. +The `dism` Windows PowerShell module uses the `Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature` cmdlet to install features. The BitLocker feature name for BitLocker is `BitLocker`. The `dism` module doesn't support wildcards when searching for feature names. To list feature names for the `dism` module, use the `Get-WindowsOptionalFeatures` cmdlet. The following command will list all of the optional features in an online (running) operating system. ```powershell Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online | ft @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ To install BitLocker using the `dism` module, use the following command: Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName BitLocker -All ``` -This command prompts the user for a reboot. The Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature cmdlet does not offer support for forcing a reboot of the computer. This command does not include installation of the management tools for BitLocker. For a complete installation of BitLocker and all available management tools, use the following command: +This command prompts the user for a reboot. The Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature cmdlet doesn't offer support for forcing a reboot of the computer. This command doesn't include installation of the management tools for BitLocker. For a complete installation of BitLocker and all available management tools, use the following command: ```powershell Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName BitLocker, BitLocker-Utilities -All From 0a8b8c2a55d2981c7a890207c043289c48026770 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghana Athavale Date: Fri, 13 May 2022 17:11:36 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 106/192] Update bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md index 5c50295226..f743aedb8a 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-how-to-deploy-on-windows-server.md @@ -35,13 +35,13 @@ This article explains how to deploy BitLocker on Windows Server 2012 and later v 5. Select the **Select a server from the server pool** option in the **Server Selection** pane and confirm the server on which the BitLocker feature is to be installed. 6. Select **Next** on the **Server Roles** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to proceed to the **Features** pane. **Note**: Server roles and features are installed by using the same wizard in Server Manager. -7. Select the check box next to **BitLocker Drive Encryption** within the **Features** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard. The wizard shows the additional management features available for BitLocker. If you don't want to install these features, deselect the **Include management tools +7. Select the check box next to **BitLocker Drive Encryption** within the **Features** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard. The wizard shows the extra management features available for BitLocker. If you don't want to install these features, deselect the **Include management tools ** and select **Add Features**. Once optional features selection is complete, select **Next** to proceed in the wizard. > **Note:**   The **Enhanced Storage** feature is a required feature for enabling BitLocker. This feature enables support for encrypted hard drives on capable systems.   8. Select **Install** on the **Confirmation** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard to begin BitLocker feature installation. The BitLocker feature requires a restart for its installation to be complete. Selecting the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** option in the **Confirmation** pane forces a restart of the computer after installation is complete. -9. If the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** check box isn't selected, the **Results** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard displays the success or failure of the BitLocker feature installation. If required, a notification of additional action necessary to complete the feature installation, such as the restart of the computer, will be displayed in the results text. +9. If the **Restart the destination server automatically if required** check box isn't selected, the **Results** pane of the **Add Roles and Features** wizard displays the success or failure of the BitLocker feature installation. If necessary, a notification of other action necessary to complete the feature installation, such as the restart of the computer, will be displayed in the results text. ### To install BitLocker using Windows PowerShell From b4aebac6daf216fcc66c1ec258f25c5d186689ca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 13:13:27 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 107/192] sheshachary-5859198-2 Improving the content quality. --- .../mdm/eap-configuration.md | 29 +++++++------------ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md index 9f9d1ab88c..e1608210b9 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md @@ -14,12 +14,10 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # EAP configuration - This article provides a step-by-step guide for creating an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) configuration XML for a VPN profile, including information about EAP certificate filtering in Windows 10. ## Create an EAP configuration XML for a VPN profile - To get the EAP configuration from your desktop using the rasphone tool that is shipped in the box: 1. Run rasphone.exe. @@ -107,15 +105,13 @@ To get the EAP configuration from your desktop using the rasphone tool that is s ``` > [!NOTE] - > You should check with mobile device management (MDM) vendor if you need to pass this XML in escaped format. The XSDs for all EAP methods are shipped in the box and can be found at the following locations: - - C:\\Windows\\schemas\\EAPHost - - C:\\Windows\\schemas\\EAPMethods + > You should check with Mobile Device Management (MDM) vendor, if you need to pass this XML in escaped format. The XSDs for all EAP methods are shipped in the box and can be found at the following locations: + > - C:\\Windows\\schemas\\EAPHost + > - C:\\Windows\\schemas\\EAPMethods -   ## EAP certificate filtering - In your deployment, if you have multiple certificates provisioned on the device and the Wi-Fi profile provisioned doesn't have a strict filtering criteria, you might see connection failures when connecting to Wi-Fi. The solution is to ensure that the Wi-Fi profile provisioned has strict filtering criteria so that it matches only one certificate. Enterprises deploying certificate-based EAP authentication for VPN and Wi-Fi can encounter a situation where there are multiple certificates that meet the default criteria for authentication. This situation can lead to issues such as: @@ -123,11 +119,11 @@ Enterprises deploying certificate-based EAP authentication for VPN and Wi-Fi can - The user might be prompted to select the certificate. - The wrong certificate might be auto-selected and cause an authentication failure. -A production ready deployment must have the appropriate certificate details as part of the profile being deployed. The following information explains how to create or update an EAP configuration XML such that the extraneous certificates are filtered out and the appropriate certificate can be used for the authentication. +A production ready deployment must have appropriate certificate details as part of the profile being deployed. The following information explains how to create or update an EAP configuration XML such that the extraneous certificates are filtered out and appropriate certificate can be used for the authentication. -EAP XML must be updated with relevant information for your environment. This task can be done manually by editing the following XML sample, or by using the step-by-step UI guide. After the EAP XML is updated, refer to instructions from your MDM to deploy the updated configuration as follows: +EAP XML must be updated with relevant information for your environment. This task can be done manually by editing the following XML sample or by using the step-by-step UI guide. After the EAP XML is updated, refer to instructions from your MDM to deploy the updated configuration as follows: -- For Wi-Fi, look for the `` section of your current WLAN Profile XML. (This section is what you specify for the WLanXml node in the Wi-Fi CSP.) Within these tags you'll find the complete EAP configuration. Replace the section under `` with your updated XML and update your Wi-Fi profile. You can refer to your MDM’s guidance on how to deploy a new Wi-Fi profile. +- For Wi-Fi, look for the `` section of your current WLAN Profile XML. (This section is what you specify for the WLanXml node in the Wi-Fi CSP.) Within these tags, you'll find the complete EAP configuration. Replace the section under `` with your updated XML and update your Wi-Fi profile. You can refer to your MDM’s guidance on how to deploy a new Wi-Fi profile. - For VPN, EAP configuration is a separate field in the MDM configuration. Work with your MDM provider to identify and update the appropriate field. For information about EAP settings, see . @@ -142,9 +138,9 @@ The following list describes the prerequisites for a certificate to be used with - The certificate must have at least one of the following EKU properties: - - Client Authentication. As defined by RFC 5280, this property is a well-defined OID with value 1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.2. - - Any Purpose. This property is an EKU-defined one and is published by Microsoft, and is a well-defined OID with value 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.10.12.1. The inclusion of this OID implies that the certificate can be used for any purpose. The advantage of this EKU over the All Purpose EKU is that other non-critical or custom EKUs can still be added to the certificate for effective filtering. - - All Purpose. As defined by RFC 5280, if a CA includes EKUs to satisfy some application needs, but doesn't want to restrict usage of the key, the CA can add an EKU value of 0. A certificate with such an EKU can be used for all purposes. + - Client Authentication: As defined by RFC 5280, this property is a well-defined OID with value 1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.2. + - Any Purpose: This property is an EKU-defined one and is published by Microsoft.,It is a well-defined OID with value 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.10.12.1. The inclusion of this OID implies that the certificate can be used for any purpose. The advantage of this EKU over the All Purpose EKU is that other non-critical or custom EKUs can still be added to the certificate for effective filtering. + - All Purpose: As defined by RFC 5280, if a CA includes EKUs to satisfy some application needs, but doesn't want to restrict usage of the key, the CA can add an EKU value of 0. A certificate with such an EKU can be used for all purposes. - The user or the computer certificate on the client must chain to a trusted root CA. - The user or the computer certificate doesn't fail any one of the checks that are performed by the CryptoAPI certificate store, and the certificate passes requirements in the remote access policy. @@ -157,7 +153,6 @@ The following XML sample explains the properties for the EAP TLS XML, including > For PEAP or TTLS profiles, the EAP TLS XML is embedded within some PEAP-specific or TTLS-specific elements.   - ```xml @@ -261,7 +256,6 @@ The following XML sample explains the properties for the EAP TLS XML, including > The EAP TLS XSD is located at %systemdrive%\\Windows\\schemas\\EAPMethods\\eaptlsconnectionpropertiesv3.xsd.   - Alternatively, you can use the following procedure to create an EAP configuration XML: 1. Follow steps 1 through 7 in the EAP configuration article. @@ -290,8 +284,7 @@ Alternatively, you can use the following procedure to create an EAP configuratio > [!NOTE] > You can also set all the other applicable EAP Properties through this UI as well. A guide for what these properties mean can be found in the [Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) Settings for Network Access](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/hh945104(v=ws.11)) article. -  -  +## Related topics -  +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file From 2f5d94e85c70e42668dffdd25b2d8c498c43c145 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 17:21:36 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 108/192] Worked on grammar, and consistency --- windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md | 38 ++++++++----------- .../mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md | 4 ++ 2 files changed, 19 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md index 61cb297fdf..b842b5ac37 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.date: 09/12/2019 # SUPL CSP -The SUPL configuration service provider is used to configure the location client, as shown in the following table: +The SUPL configuration service provider is used to configure the location client, as shown in the following: - **Location Service**: Connection type - **SUPL**: All connections other than CDMA @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ The SUPL configuration service provider is used to configure the location client - Address of the server—a mobile positioning center for non-trusted mode. - The positioning method used by the MPC for non-trusted mode. -The SUPL or V2 UPL connection will be reconfigured every time the device is rebooted, a new UICC is inserted, or new settings are provisioned by using OMA Client Provisioning, OMA DM, or test tools. When the device is in roaming mode, it reverts to Mobile Station Standalone mode, in which only the built–in Microsoft location components are used. +The SUPL or V2 UPL connection will be reconfigured every time the device is rebooted. A new UICC is inserted, or new settings are provisioned by using OMA Client Provisioning, OMA DM, or test tools. When the device is in roaming mode, it reverts to Mobile Station Standalone mode, in which only the built–in Microsoft location components are used. The following example shows the SUPL configuration service provider management object in tree format as used by OMA DM and OMA Client Provisioning. @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Optional. Specifies the address of the Home SUPL Location Platform (H-SLP) serve If this value isn't specified, the device infers the H-SLP address from the IMSI as defined in the SUPL standard. To use automatic generation of the H-SLP address based on the IMSI, the MNC length must be set correctly on the UICC. Generally, this value is 2 or 3. -For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect the entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. +For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect the entry will be ignored and an error will be returned. But the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. **Version** Optional. Determines the major version of the SUPL protocol to use. For SUPL 1.0.0, set this value to 1. For SUPL 2.0.0, set this value to 2. The default is 1. Refer to FullVersion to define the minor version and the service indicator. @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ Required. List all of the MCC and MNC pairs owned by the mobile operator. This l This value is a string with the format "(X1, Y1)(X2, Y2)…(Xn, Yn)", in which `X` is an MCC and `Y` is an MNC. -For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect the entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. +For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect then an entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. **HighAccPositioningMethod** Optional. Specifies the positioning method that the SUPL client will use for mobile originated position requests. The value can be one of the following integers: @@ -110,16 +110,12 @@ Optional. Specifies the positioning method that the SUPL client will use for mob |4|OTDOA| |5|AFLT| -  - The default is 0. The default method in Windows devices provides high-quality assisted GNSS positioning for mobile originated position requests without loading the mobile operator’s network or location services. > [!IMPORTANT] > The Mobile Station Assisted, OTDOA, and AFLT positioning methods must only be configured for test purposes. -  - -For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect the entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. +For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect then an entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. **LocMasterSwitchDependencyNII** Optional. Boolean. Specifies whether the location toggle on the **location** screen in **Settings** is also used to manage SUPL network-initiated (NI) requests for location. If the value is set to 0, the NI behavior is independent from the current location toggle setting. If the value is set to 1, the NI behavior follows the current location toggle setting. The default value is 1. @@ -133,7 +129,6 @@ This value manages the settings for both SUPL and v2 UPL. If a device is configu |Off|0|Yes| |Off|1|No (unless privacyOverride is set)| - When the location toggle is set to Off and this value is set to 1, the following application requests will fail: - `noNotificationNoVerification` @@ -148,12 +143,12 @@ However, if `privacyOverride` is set in the message, the location will be return When the location toggle is set to Off and this value is set to 0, the location toggle doesn't prevent SUPL network-initiated requests from working. -For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect the entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. +For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect then an entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. **NIDefaultTimeout** -Optional. Time in seconds that the network-initiated location request is displayed to the user, while awaiting a response and before doing the default action. The default is 30 seconds. A value between 20 and 60 seconds is recommended. +Optional. Time in seconds. It defines that the network-initiated location request is displayed to the user, while awaiting a response and before doing the default action. The default is 30 seconds. A value between 20 and 60 seconds is recommended. -This value manages the settings for both SUPL and v2 UPL. If a device is configured for both SUPL and V2 UPL and these values differ, the SUPL setting will always be used. +This value manages the settings for SUPL and v2 UPL. If a device is configured for both SUPL and V2 UPL, then these values will differ, and the SUPL setting will always be used. **ServerAccessInterval** Optional. Integer. Defines the minimum interval of time in seconds between mobile originated requests sent to the server to prevent overloading the mobile operator's network. The default value is 60. @@ -216,10 +211,10 @@ Added in Windows 10, version 1809. The base 64 encoded blob of the H-SLP root ce Required for V2 UPL for CDMA. Specifies the account settings for user plane location and IS-801 for CDMA. Only one account is supported at a given time. **MPC** -Optional. The address of the mobile positioning center (MPC), in the format *ipAddress*: *portNumber*. For non-trusted mode of operation, this parameter is mandatory and the PDE parameter must be empty. +Optional. Specifies the address of the mobile positioning center (MPC), in the format *ipAddress*: *portNumber*. For non-trusted mode of operation, this parameter is mandatory and the PDE parameter must be empty. **PDE** -Optional. The address of the Position Determination Entity (PDE), in the format *ipAddress*: *portNumber*. For non-trusted mode of operation, this parameter must be empty. +Optional. Specifies the address of the Position Determination Entity (PDE), in the format *ipAddress*: *portNumber*. For non-trusted mode of operation, this parameter must be empty. **PositioningMethod\_MR** Optional. Specifies the positioning method that the SUPL client will use for mobile originated position requests. The value can be one of the following integers: @@ -238,13 +233,12 @@ The default is 0. The default method provides high-quality assisted GNSS positio > The Mobile Station Assisted and AFLT positioning methods must only be configured for test purposes.   - -For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect the entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. +For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect then an entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. **LocMasterSwitchDependencyNII** Optional. Boolean. Specifies whether the location toggle on the **location** screen in **Settings** is also used to manage network-initiated requests for location. If the value is set to 0, the NI behavior is independent from the current location toggle setting. If the value is set to 1, the NI behavior follows the current location toggle setting. For CDMA devices, this value must be set to 1. The default value is 1. -This value manages the settings for both SUPL and v2 UPL. If a device is configured for both SUPL and V2 UPL and these values differ, the SUPL setting will always be used. +This value manages the settings for both SUPL and v2 UPL. If a device is configured for both SUPL and V2 UPL, then these values will differ, and the SUPL setting will always be used. |Location toggle setting|LocMasterSwitchDependencyNII setting|NI request processing allowed| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -267,22 +261,21 @@ However, if `privacyOverride` is set in the message, the location will be return When the location toggle is set to Off and this value is set to 0, the location toggle doesn't prevent SUPL network-initiated requests from working. -For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect the entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. +For OMA DM, if the format for this node is incorrect then an entry will be ignored and an error will be returned, but the configuration service provider will continue processing the rest of the parameters. **ApplicationTypeIndicator\_MR** Required. This value must always be set to `00000011`. **NIDefaultTimeout** -Optional. Time in seconds that the network-initiated location request is displayed to the user, while awaiting a response and before doing the default action. The default is 30 seconds. A value between 20 and 60 seconds is recommended. +Optional. Time in seconds. It defines that the network-initiated location request is displayed to the user, while awaiting a response and before doing the default action. The default is 30 seconds. A value between 20 and 60 seconds is recommended. -This value manages the settings for both SUPL and v2 UPL. If a device is configured for both SUPL and V2 UPL and these values differ, the SUPL setting will always be used. +This value manages the settings for both SUPL and v2 UPL. If a device is configured for both SUPL and V2 UPL, then these values will differ, and the SUPL setting will always be used. **ServerAccessInterval** Optional. Integer. Defines the minimum interval of time in seconds between mobile originated requests sent to the server to prevent overloading the mobile operator's network. The default value is 60. ## Unsupported Nodes - The following optional nodes aren't supported on Windows devices. - ProviderID @@ -305,7 +298,6 @@ If a mobile operator requires the communication with the H-SLP to take place ove ## OMA Client Provisioning examples - Adding new configuration information for an H-SLP server for SUPL. Values in italic must be replaced with correct settings for the mobile operator network. A valid binary blob must be included for the root certificate data value. ```xml diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md index d318a8734b..dcf303c5fa 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md @@ -442,3 +442,7 @@ Here's the XSD for the ProfileXML node in the VPNv2 CSP and VpnManagementAgent:: ``` + +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file From 749f0066f986ee8304dc3347729ae3192b69d1cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benny Shilpa Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 17:38:45 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 109/192] changes in metadata --- .../advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md | 3 --- .../advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md | 1 - .../advanced-troubleshooting-wireless-network-connectivity.md | 3 --- windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md | 4 ---- .../data-collection-for-802-authentication.md | 3 --- .../client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md | 1 - 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.../mdm/enterprisedataprotection-ddf-file.md | 1 - .../mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-csp.md | 2 -- .../mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-ddf-file.md | 2 -- .../mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement2-xsd.md | 2 -- .../mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-csp.md | 1 - .../mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-ddf.md | 1 - .../mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-xsd.md | 2 -- windows/client-management/mdm/esim-enterprise-management.md | 3 --- windows/client-management/mdm/euiccs-ddf-file.md | 2 -- .../mdm/federated-authentication-device-enrollment.md | 1 - windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md | 4 ---- windows/client-management/quick-assist.md | 1 - windows/client-management/system-failure-recovery-options.md | 1 - windows/client-management/troubleshoot-event-id-41-restart.md | 1 - .../troubleshoot-inaccessible-boot-device.md | 2 -- windows/client-management/troubleshoot-networking.md | 1 - .../troubleshoot-stop-error-on-broadcom-driver-update.md | 1 - windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-connectivity.md | 1 - windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-netmon.md | 1 - windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md | 1 - windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-rpc-errors.md | 1 - windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip.md | 1 - windows/client-management/troubleshoot-windows-startup.md | 1 - windows/client-management/windows-10-support-solutions.md | 2 -- windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md | 2 +- windows/client-management/windows-version-search.md | 3 --- 107 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 167 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md index 59c8210b09..eba023fe12 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md +++ b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-802-authentication.md @@ -2,10 +2,7 @@ title: Advanced Troubleshooting 802.1X Authentication ms.reviewer: description: Troubleshoot authentication flow by learning how 802.1X Authentication works for wired and wireless clients. -keywords: advanced troubleshooting, 802.1X authentication, troubleshooting, authentication, Wi-Fi ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: -ms.sitesec: library author: aczechowski ms.author: aaroncz manager: dougeby diff --git a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md index dd92af8c4f..954ba48379 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md +++ b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Advanced troubleshooting for Windows boot problems description: Learn to troubleshoot when Windows can't boot. This article includes advanced troubleshooting techniques intended for use by support agents and IT professionals. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library author: aczechowski ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: aaroncz diff --git a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-wireless-network-connectivity.md b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-wireless-network-connectivity.md index 8ab2aede4e..35484e641a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-wireless-network-connectivity.md +++ b/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-wireless-network-connectivity.md @@ -3,10 +3,7 @@ title: Advanced Troubleshooting Wireless Network Connectivity ms.reviewer: manager: dougeby description: Learn how to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connections requires understanding the basic flow of the Wi-Fi autoconnect state machine. -keywords: troubleshooting, wireless network connectivity, wireless, Wi-Fi ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: -ms.sitesec: library author: aczechowski ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: aaroncz diff --git a/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md b/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md index cf0c18ee1d..281921614c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md @@ -1,11 +1,7 @@ --- title: Connect to remote Azure Active Directory-joined PC (Windows) description: You can use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to an Azure AD-joined PC. -keywords: ["MDM", "device management", "RDP", "AADJ"] ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: devices author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/data-collection-for-802-authentication.md b/windows/client-management/data-collection-for-802-authentication.md index 8717d386a2..686860ae52 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/data-collection-for-802-authentication.md +++ b/windows/client-management/data-collection-for-802-authentication.md @@ -3,10 +3,7 @@ title: Data collection for troubleshooting 802.1X authentication ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp description: Use the steps in this article to collect data that can be used to troubleshoot 802.1X authentication issues. -keywords: troubleshooting, data collection, data, 802.1X authentication, authentication, data ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: -ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md b/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md index 6c0e959124..54cd623df2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md +++ b/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: How to determine the appropriate page file size for 64-bit versions of Windows description: Learn how to determine the appropriate page file size for 64-bit versions of Windows. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: Deland-Han ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/generate-kernel-or-complete-crash-dump.md b/windows/client-management/generate-kernel-or-complete-crash-dump.md index b3c3a0f026..e631ae9d84 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/generate-kernel-or-complete-crash-dump.md +++ b/windows/client-management/generate-kernel-or-complete-crash-dump.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Generate a kernel or complete crash dump description: Learn how to generate a kernel or complete crash dump, and then use the output to troubleshoot several issues. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: Deland-Han ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md b/windows/client-management/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md index 3d50f1d30a..dfb3d72af7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md +++ b/windows/client-management/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md @@ -2,8 +2,6 @@ title: Group Policy settings that apply only to Windows 10 Enterprise and Education Editions (Windows 10) description: Use this topic to learn about Group Policy settings that apply only to Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education. ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 09/14/2021 diff --git a/windows/client-management/introduction-page-file.md b/windows/client-management/introduction-page-file.md index be5ce9c487..af10628683 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/introduction-page-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/introduction-page-file.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Introduction to the page file description: Learn about the page files in Windows. A page file is an optional, hidden system file on a hard disk. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: Deland-Han ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-corporate-devices.md b/windows/client-management/manage-corporate-devices.md index 100a615574..e3104875bd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-corporate-devices.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-corporate-devices.md @@ -1,15 +1,11 @@ --- title: Manage corporate devices description: You can use the same management tools to manage all device types running Windows 10 or Windows 11 desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. -ms.assetid: 62D6710C-E59C-4077-9C7E-CE0A92DFC05D ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp keywords: ["MDM", "device management"] ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: devices author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 09/14/2021 diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md index 29a9358bf0..79544bf12c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-device-installation-with-group-policy.md @@ -2,8 +2,6 @@ title: Manage Device Installation with Group Policy (Windows 10 and Windows 11) description: Find out how to manage Device Installation Restrictions with Group Policy. ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: aczechowski ms.date: 09/14/2021 ms.reviewer: diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md index 56a3adc040..4914694065 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md @@ -2,8 +2,6 @@ title: Manage the Settings app with Group Policy (Windows 10 and Windows 11) description: Find out how to manage the Settings app with Group Policy so you can hide specific pages from users. ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.date: 09/14/2021 ms.reviewer: diff --git a/windows/client-management/manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management.md b/windows/client-management/manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management.md index cc38c493dd..f66d8ad2de 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management.md +++ b/windows/client-management/manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management.md @@ -1,11 +1,7 @@ --- title: Manage Windows 10 in your organization - transitioning to modern management description: This topic offers strategies for deploying and managing Windows 10, including deploying Windows 10 in a mixed environment. -keywords: ["MDM", "device management", "group policy", "Azure Active Directory"] ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: devices author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 04/26/2018 diff --git a/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md b/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md index d45e85d719..18aaf583be 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mandatory-user-profile.md @@ -1,10 +1,7 @@ --- title: Create mandatory user profiles (Windows 10 and Windows 11) description: A mandatory user profile is a special type of pre-configured roaming user profile that administrators can use to specify settings for users. -keywords: [".man","ntuser"] ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 09/14/2021 diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/activesync-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/activesync-csp.md index 307391743a..67db0fe0c7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/activesync-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/activesync-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: ActiveSync CSP description: Learn how the ActiveSync configuration service provider is used to set up and change settings for Exchange ActiveSync. -ms.assetid: c65093ef-bd36-4f32-9dab-edb7bcfb3188 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # ActiveSync CSP - The ActiveSync configuration service provider is used to set up and change settings for Exchange ActiveSync. After an Exchange account has been updated over-the-air by the ActiveSync configuration service provider, the device must be powered off and then powered back on to see sync status. Configuring Windows Live ActiveSync accounts through this configuration service provider isn't supported. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/activesync-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/activesync-ddf-file.md index dae70c2133..6501f41c92 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/activesync-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/activesync-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: ActiveSync DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the ActiveSync configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: c4cd4816-ad8f-45b2-9b81-8abb18254096 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # ActiveSync DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **ActiveSync** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/add-an-azure-ad-tenant-and-azure-ad-subscription.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/add-an-azure-ad-tenant-and-azure-ad-subscription.md index 3328f5ca2a..85a599abb8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/add-an-azure-ad-tenant-and-azure-ad-subscription.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/add-an-azure-ad-tenant-and-azure-ad-subscription.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Add an Azure AD tenant and Azure AD subscription description: Here's a step-by-step guide to adding an Azure Active Directory tenant, adding an Azure AD subscription, and registering your subscription. -ms.assetid: 36D94BEC-A6D8-47D2-A547-EBD7B7D163FA ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-csp.md index de7482b72d..4b0e2a51ac 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: AllJoynManagement CSP description: The AllJoynManagement configuration service provider (CSP) allows an IT administrator to enumerate the AllJoyn devices that are connected to the AllJoyn bus. -ms.assetid: 468E0EE5-EED3-48FF-91C0-89F9D159AA8C ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # AllJoynManagement CSP - The AllJoynManagement configuration service provider (CSP) allows an IT administrator to enumerate the AllJoyn devices that are connected to the AllJoyn bus. The devices must support the Microsoft AllJoyn configuration interface (com.microsoft.alljoynmanagement.config). You can also push configuration files to the same devices. To populate the various nodes when setting new configuration, we recommend that you do a query first, to get the actual values for all the nodes in all the attached devices. You can then use the information from the query to set the node values when pushing the new configuration. > [!NOTE] diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-ddf.md index 77494eaf9f..3767ae23f1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: AllJoynManagement DDF description: Learn the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the AllJoynManagement configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 540C2E60-A041-4749-A027-BBAF0BB046E4 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # AllJoynManagement DDF - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **AllJoynManagement** configuration service provider. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1511. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/application-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/application-csp.md index 728e4dcda3..6ca982d1d7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/application-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/application-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: APPLICATION configuration service provider description: Learn how the APPLICATION configuration service provider is used to configure an application transport using Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Client Provisioning. -ms.assetid: 0705b5e9-a1e7-4d70-a73d-7f758ffd8099 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # APPLICATION configuration service provider - The APPLICATION configuration service provider is used to configure an application transport using Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Client Provisioning. OMA considers each transport to be an application and requires a corresponding APPLICATION configuration service provider. The following list shows the supported transports. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp-ddf.md index 5c44ba2dc1..3a84ac6f07 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp-ddf.md @@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ ms.date: 07/10/2019 # ApplicationControl CSP DDF - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **ApplicationControl** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md index d18a0ebd70..c801b28787 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: ApplicationControl CSP description: The ApplicationControl CSP allows you to manage multiple Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies from an MDM server. -keywords: security, malware ms.author: dansimp ms.topic: article ms.prod: w10 diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp.md index 4d6a2a787f..68ac1a4137 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: AppLocker CSP description: Learn how the AppLocker configuration service provider is used to specify which applications are allowed or disallowed. -ms.assetid: 32FEA2C9-3CAD-40C9-8E4F-E3C69637580F ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 11/19/2019 # AppLocker CSP - The AppLocker configuration service provider is used to specify which applications are allowed or disallowed. There's no user interface shown for apps that are blocked. The following example shows the AppLocker configuration service provider in tree format. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-ddf-file.md index 7bde68650f..bb3a6e5f85 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: AppLocker DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the AppLocker DDF file configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 79E199E0-5454-413A-A57A-B536BDA22496 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # AppLocker DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **AppLocker** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-xsd.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-xsd.md index bf80bc1d61..9eedf4f812 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-xsd.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-xsd.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: AppLocker XSD description: View the XSD for the AppLocker CSP. The AppLocker CSP XSD provides an example of how the schema is organized. -ms.assetid: 70CF48DD-AD7D-4BCF-854F-A41BFD95F876 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # AppLocker XSD - Here's the XSD for the AppLocker CSP. ```xml diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/assign-seats.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/assign-seats.md index e99f6fb7de..d8c68d15e5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/assign-seats.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/assign-seats.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Assign seat description: The Assign seat operation assigns seat for a specified user in the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: B42BF490-35C9-405C-B5D6-0D9F0E377552 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/assignedaccess-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/assignedaccess-ddf.md index 6a73458cf7..87a68a8abd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/assignedaccess-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/assignedaccess-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: AssignedAccess DDF description: Learn how the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the AssignedAccess configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 224FADDB-0EFD-4E5A-AE20-1BD4ABE24306 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 02/22/2018 # AssignedAccess DDF - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **AssignedAccess** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. You can download the DDF files from the links below: diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/azure-active-directory-integration-with-mdm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/azure-active-directory-integration-with-mdm.md index a0a4883d44..06795ddd56 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/azure-active-directory-integration-with-mdm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/azure-active-directory-integration-with-mdm.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Azure Active Directory integration with MDM description: Azure Active Directory is the world largest enterprise cloud identity management service. -ms.assetid: D03B0765-5B5F-4C7B-9E2B-18E747D504EE ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/bitlocker-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/bitlocker-csp.md index b4564bd96c..7da50e3114 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/bitlocker-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/bitlocker-csp.md @@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.collection: highpri --- + # BitLocker CSP The BitLocker configuration service provider (CSP) is used by the enterprise to manage encryption of PCs and devices. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1703. Starting in Windows 10, version 1809, it's also supported in Windows 10 Pro. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/bulk-assign-and-reclaim-seats-from-user.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/bulk-assign-and-reclaim-seats-from-user.md index a47e4f4613..19a2fa944c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/bulk-assign-and-reclaim-seats-from-user.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/bulk-assign-and-reclaim-seats-from-user.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Bulk assign and reclaim seats from users description: The Bulk assign and reclaim seats from users operation returns reclaimed or assigned seats in the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: 99E2F37D-1FF3-4511-8969-19571656780A ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/bulk-enrollment-using-windows-provisioning-tool.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/bulk-enrollment-using-windows-provisioning-tool.md index 0309b24aad..a6d69bff48 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/bulk-enrollment-using-windows-provisioning-tool.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/bulk-enrollment-using-windows-provisioning-tool.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Bulk enrollment is an efficient way to set up a large number of dev MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.bulk\_enrollment' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.bulk\_enrollment\_using\_Windows\_provisioning\_tool' -ms.assetid: DEB98FF3-CC5C-47A1-9277-9EF939716C87 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -15,7 +14,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.date: 06/26/2017 --- - # Bulk enrollment Bulk enrollment is an efficient way to set up a large number of devices to be managed by an MDM server without the need to reimage the devices. In Windows 10 and 11 desktop devices, you can use the [Provisioning CSP](provisioning-csp.md) for bulk enrollment, except for the Azure Active Directory Join (Cloud Domain Join) enrollment scenario. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/cellularsettings-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/cellularsettings-csp.md index 5605ebe1f4..ef16b97a85 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/cellularsettings-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/cellularsettings-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CellularSettings CSP description: Learn how the CellularSettings configuration service provider is used to configure cellular settings on a mobile device. -ms.assetid: ce8b6f16-37ca-4aaf-98b0-306d12e326df ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/certificate-authentication-device-enrollment.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/certificate-authentication-device-enrollment.md index 1d2eebc12f..f7af4adf18 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/certificate-authentication-device-enrollment.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/certificate-authentication-device-enrollment.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Certificate authentication device enrollment description: This section provides an example of the mobile device enrollment protocol using certificate authentication policy. -ms.assetid: 57DB3C9E-E4C9-4275-AAB5-01315F9D3910 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/certificate-renewal-windows-mdm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/certificate-renewal-windows-mdm.md index 758b284713..078523d5fb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/certificate-renewal-windows-mdm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/certificate-renewal-windows-mdm.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Learn how to find all the resources that you need to provide contin MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.certificate\_renewal' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.certificate\_renewal\_windows\_mdm' -ms.assetid: F910C50C-FF67-40B0-AAB0-CA7CE02A9619 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/certificatestore-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/certificatestore-csp.md index 0ef7d8606c..a9c120ef20 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/certificatestore-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/certificatestore-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CertificateStore CSP description: Use the CertificateStore configuration service provider (CSP) to add secure socket layers (SSL), intermediate, and self-signed certificates. -ms.assetid: 0fe28629-3cc3-42a0-91b3-3624c8462fd3 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/certificatestore-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/certificatestore-ddf-file.md index da503f9902..89fc1c2442 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/certificatestore-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/certificatestore-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CertificateStore DDF file description: Learn about OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the CertificateStore configuration service provider. DDF files are used with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: D9A12D4E-3122-45C3-AD12-CC4FFAEC08B8 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # CertificateStore DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **CertificateStore** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/cleanpc-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/cleanpc-ddf.md index 1f2c1fa3f7..fe436a5c96 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/cleanpc-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/cleanpc-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CleanPC DDF description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the CleanPC configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: A2182898-1577-4675-BAE5-2A3A9C2AAC9B ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/clientcertificateinstall-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/clientcertificateinstall-csp.md index de295098f3..c510d7aa45 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/clientcertificateinstall-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/clientcertificateinstall-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: ClientCertificateInstall CSP description: The ClientCertificateInstall configuration service provider (CSP) enables the enterprise to install client certificates. -ms.assetid: B624EB73-2972-47F2-9D7E-826D641BF8A7 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/clientcertificateinstall-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/clientcertificateinstall-ddf-file.md index 46bb00affa..aec920c139 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/clientcertificateinstall-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/clientcertificateinstall-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: ClientCertificateInstall DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the ClientCertificateInstall configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 7F65D045-A750-4CDE-A1CE-7D152AA060CA ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # ClientCertificateInstall DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **ClientCertificateInstall** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/cm-cellularentries-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/cm-cellularentries-csp.md index 06562d8462..c69a70a18d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/cm-cellularentries-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/cm-cellularentries-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CM\_CellularEntries CSP description: Learn how to configure the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) entries using the CM\_CellularEntries CSP. -ms.assetid: f8dac9ef-b709-4b76-b6f5-34c2e6a3c847 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicy-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicy-csp.md index 333377d822..a1a4b475e8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicy-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicy-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CMPolicy CSP description: Learn how the CMPolicy configuration service provider (CSP) is used to define rules that the Connection Manager uses to identify correct connections. -ms.assetid: 62623915-9747-4eb1-8027-449827b85e6b ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # CMPolicy CSP - The CMPolicy configuration service provider defines rules that the Connection Manager uses to identify the correct connection for a connection request. > [!NOTE] diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicyenterprise-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicyenterprise-csp.md index e8f9de1f33..c860bb3992 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicyenterprise-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicyenterprise-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CMPolicyEnterprise CSP description: Learn how the CMPolicyEnterprise CSP is used to define rules that the Connection Manager uses to identify the correct connection for a connection request. -ms.assetid: A0BE3458-ABED-4F80-B467-F842157B94BF ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicyenterprise-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicyenterprise-ddf-file.md index d0ca95bb1d..9714d6d292 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicyenterprise-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/cmpolicyenterprise-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CMPolicyEnterprise DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the CMPolicyEnterprise configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 065EF07A-0CF3-4EE5-B620-3464A75B7EED ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # CMPolicyEnterprise DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **CMPolicyEnterprise** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/config-lock.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/config-lock.md index 26a30c88a6..ad3e957a90 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/config-lock.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/config-lock.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Secured-Core Configuration Lock description: A Secured-Core PC (SCPC) feature that prevents configuration drift from Secured-Core PC features (shown below) caused by unintentional misconfiguration. manager: dansimp -keywords: mdm,management,administrator,config lock ms.author: v-lsaldanha ms.topic: article ms.prod: w11 diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-reference.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-reference.md index 56bcf98029..ec713ffc7c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-reference.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-reference.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Configuration service provider reference description: A configuration service provider (CSP) is an interface to read, set, modify, or delete configuration settings on the device. -ms.assetid: 71823658-951f-4163-9c40-c4d4adceaaec ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/customdeviceui-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/customdeviceui-csp.md index 1a0f77c9ed..e1fe7788d5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/customdeviceui-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/customdeviceui-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CustomDeviceUI CSP description: Learn how the CustomDeviceUI configuration service provider (CSP) allows OEMs to implement their custom foreground application. -ms.assetid: 20ED1867-7B9E-4455-B397-53B8B15C95A3 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/customdeviceui-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/customdeviceui-ddf.md index 40621f8a86..0433c22507 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/customdeviceui-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/customdeviceui-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: CustomDeviceUI DDF description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the CustomDeviceUI configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: E6D6B902-C57C-48A6-9654-CCBA3898455E ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # CustomDeviceUI DDF - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **CustomDeviceUI** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/data-structures-windows-store-for-business.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/data-structures-windows-store-for-business.md index 4621e9a56d..138c6d80c8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/data-structures-windows-store-for-business.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/data-structures-windows-store-for-business.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Learn about the various data structures for Microsoft Store for Bus MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.business\_store\_data\_structures' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.data\_structures\_windows\_store\_for\_business' -ms.assetid: ABE44EC8-CBE5-4775-BA8A-4564CB73531B ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-csp.md index 22ee682cf2..2622105e41 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Defender CSP description: Learn how the Windows Defender configuration service provider is used to configure various Windows Defender actions across the enterprise. -ms.assetid: 481AA74F-08B2-4A32-B95D-5A3FD05B335C ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-ddf.md index fe6514f5c2..9bf6463258 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Defender DDF file description: Learn how the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Defender configuration service provider is used. -ms.assetid: 39B9E6CF-4857-4199-B3C3-EC740A439F65 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devdetail-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devdetail-csp.md index 7a1c219d01..a0d6ae21ee 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devdetail-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devdetail-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DevDetail CSP description: Learn how the DevDetail configuration service provider handles the management object. This CSP provides device-specific parameters to the OMA DM server. -ms.assetid: 719bbd2d-508d-439b-b175-0874c7e6c360 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devdetail-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devdetail-ddf-file.md index 29a697c6d8..e1d79c9308 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devdetail-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devdetail-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DevDetail DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DevDetail configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 645fc2b5-2d2c-43b1-9058-26bedbe9f00d ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/developersetup-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/developersetup-csp.md index b27c178d3c..244e26d627 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/developersetup-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/developersetup-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DeveloperSetup CSP description: The DeveloperSetup configuration service provider (CSP) is used to configure developer mode on the device. This CSP was added in the Windows 10, version 1703. -ms.assetid: ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/developersetup-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/developersetup-ddf.md index 13d4a19b6a..4d959b186f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/developersetup-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/developersetup-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DeveloperSetup DDF file description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DeveloperSetup configuration service provider. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1703. -ms.assetid: ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/device-update-management.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/device-update-management.md index 22f1b88991..df9fb81141 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/device-update-management.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/device-update-management.md @@ -1,10 +1,8 @@ --- title: Mobile device management MDM for device updates description: Windows 10 provides several APIs to help mobile device management (MDM) solutions manage updates. Learn how to use these APIs to implement update management. -ms.assetid: C27BAEE7-2890-4FB7-9549-A6EACC790777 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp -keywords: mdm,management,administrator ms.author: dansimp ms.topic: article ms.prod: w10 @@ -14,7 +12,6 @@ ms.date: 11/15/2017 ms.collection: highpri --- - # Mobile device management (MDM) for device updates >[!TIP] diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicelock-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicelock-csp.md index f0d67e6950..2ee9b7eb60 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicelock-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicelock-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DeviceLock CSP description: Learn how the DeviceLock configuration service provider (CSP) is used by the enterprise management server to configure device lock related policies. -ms.assetid: 9a547efb-738e-4677-95d3-5506d350d8ab ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicelock-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicelock-ddf-file.md index c396396f46..75ec208587 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicelock-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicelock-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DeviceLock DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DeviceLock configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 46a691b9-6350-4987-bfc7-f8b1eece3ad9 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicemanageability-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicemanageability-csp.md index a932bc0ed7..17e6724109 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicemanageability-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicemanageability-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DeviceManageability CSP description: Learn how the DeviceManageability configuration service provider (CSP) is used to retrieve general information about MDM configuration capabilities on the device. -ms.assetid: FE563221-D5B5-4EFD-9B60-44FE4066B0D2 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicemanageability-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicemanageability-ddf.md index ca69075d3a..f57ca0aef2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicemanageability-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicemanageability-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DeviceManageability DDF description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DeviceManageability configuration service provider. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1607. -ms.assetid: D7FA8D51-95ED-40D2-AA84-DCC4BBC393AB ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicestatus-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicestatus-csp.md index 3f04f4495f..caf84a29d2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicestatus-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicestatus-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DeviceStatus CSP description: Learn how the DeviceStatus configuration service provider keeps track of device inventory and queries the compliance state of devices within the enterprise. -ms.assetid: 039B2010-9290-4A6E-B77B-B2469B482360 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicestatus-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicestatus-ddf.md index 4b820066f6..5327b89015 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devicestatus-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devicestatus-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DeviceStatus DDF description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DeviceStatus configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: 780DC6B4-48A5-4F74-9F2E-6E0D88902A45 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 03/12/2018 # DeviceStatus DDF - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **DeviceStatus** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devinfo-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devinfo-csp.md index e5dc49d8ee..310449119c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devinfo-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devinfo-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DevInfo CSP description: Learn how the DevInfo configuration service provider handles the managed object that provides device information to the OMA DM server. -ms.assetid: d3eb70db-1ce9-4c72-a13d-651137c1713c ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/devinfo-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/devinfo-ddf-file.md index 3cf4154682..9d99d2d67b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/devinfo-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/devinfo-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DevInfo DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DevInfo configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: beb07cc6-4133-4c0f-aa05-64db2b4a004f ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # DevInfo DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **DevInfo** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnose-mdm-failures-in-windows-10.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnose-mdm-failures-in-windows-10.md index 057030f5f3..ea79a37fdb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnose-mdm-failures-in-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnose-mdm-failures-in-windows-10.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Diagnose MDM failures in Windows 10 description: Learn how to collect MDM logs. Examining these logs can help diagnose enrollment or device management issues in Windows 10 devices managed by an MDM server. -ms.assetid: 12D8263B-D839-4B19-9346-31E0CDD0CBF9 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnosticlog-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnosticlog-csp.md index 6476b2d5e2..2c80a8b89b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnosticlog-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnosticlog-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DiagnosticLog CSP description: Learn about the feature areas of the DiagnosticLog configuration service provider (CSP), including the DiagnosticLog area and Policy area. -ms.assetid: F76E0056-3ACD-48B2-BEA1-1048C96571C3 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnosticlog-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnosticlog-ddf.md index 0f25053a37..38cf705e56 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnosticlog-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/diagnosticlog-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DiagnosticLog DDF description: Learn about the the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DiagnosticLog configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 9DD75EDA-5913-45B4-9BED-20E30CDEBE16 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # DiagnosticLog DDF - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DiagnosticLog configuration service provider. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/disconnecting-from-mdm-unenrollment.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/disconnecting-from-mdm-unenrollment.md index f3e3c24cf9..ebb0553ae8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/disconnecting-from-mdm-unenrollment.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/disconnecting-from-mdm-unenrollment.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Disconnecting is initiated either locally by the user using a phone MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.disconnecting\_from\_the\_management\_infrastructure\_\_unenrollment\_' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.disconnecting\_from\_mdm\_unenrollment' -ms.assetid: 33B2B248-631B-451F-B534-5DA095C4C8E8 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -15,7 +14,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.date: 06/26/2017 --- - # Disconnecting from the management infrastructure (unenrollment) The Disconnecting process is done either locally by the user who uses a phone or remotely by the IT administrator using management server. The user-initiated disconnection process is similar to the initial connection, wherein its initiation is from the same location in the Setting Control Panel as creating the workplace account. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmacc-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmacc-csp.md index 50fd9dfd0d..3622905318 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmacc-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmacc-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DMAcc CSP description: Learn how the DMAcc configuration service provider (CSP) allows an OMA Device Management (DM) version 1.2 server to handle OMA DM account objects. -ms.assetid: 43e73d8a-6617-44e7-8459-5c96f4422e63 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmacc-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmacc-ddf-file.md index 2d1d256133..b967d91e87 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmacc-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmacc-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DMAcc DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DMAcc configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 44dc99aa-2a85-498b-8f52-a81863765606 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # DMAcc DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **DMAcc** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-csp.md index 80655c5989..97c91fd54e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DMClient CSP description: Understand how the DMClient configuration service provider (CSP) is used to specify enterprise-specific mobile device management (MDM) configuration settings. -ms.assetid: a5cf35d9-ced0-4087-a247-225f102f2544 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-ddf-file.md index 9121cdc2b4..11a4346622 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DMClient DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DMClient configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: A21B33AF-DB76-4059-8170-FADF2CB898A0 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmprocessconfigxmlfiltered.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmprocessconfigxmlfiltered.md index 67d29f0ce3..27091ecd80 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/dmprocessconfigxmlfiltered.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/dmprocessconfigxmlfiltered.md @@ -2,10 +2,8 @@ title: DMProcessConfigXMLFiltered function description: Learn how the DMProcessConfigXMLFiltered function configures phone settings by using OMA Client Provisioning XML. Search.Refinement.TopicID: 184 -ms.assetid: 31D79901-6206-454C-AE78-9B85A3B3487F ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp -keywords: ["DMProcessConfigXMLFiltered function"] topic_type: - apiref api_name: diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/dynamicmanagement-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/dynamicmanagement-ddf.md index 5bf20a535b..0bb1c75f3e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/dynamicmanagement-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/dynamicmanagement-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: DynamicManagement DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the DynamicManagement configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 7e266db0-2fd9-4412-b428-4550f41a1738 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md index 9f9d1ab88c..6f3a8808cf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EAP configuration description: Learn how to create an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) configuration XML for a VPN profile, including details about EAP certificate filtering in Windows 10. -ms.assetid: DD3F2292-4B4C-4430-A57F-922FED2A8FAE ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # EAP configuration - This article provides a step-by-step guide for creating an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) configuration XML for a VPN profile, including information about EAP certificate filtering in Windows 10. ## Create an EAP configuration XML for a VPN profile diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/email2-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/email2-csp.md index dab6f05a0e..c6492b01aa 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/email2-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/email2-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EMAIL2 CSP description: Learn how the EMAIL2 configuration service provider (CSP) is used to configure Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) email accounts. -ms.assetid: bcfc9d98-bc2e-42c6-9b81-0b5bf65ce2b8 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/email2-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/email2-ddf-file.md index 11c6ba0946..7e3c271fc3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/email2-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/email2-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EMAIL2 DDF file description: Learn how the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the EMAIL2 configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 7e266db0-2fd9-4412-b428-4550f41a1738 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # EMAIL2 DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **EMAIL2** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprise-app-management.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprise-app-management.md index d5a45549a2..c64c2d9ba3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprise-app-management.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprise-app-management.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Enterprise app management description: This article covers one of the key mobile device management (MDM) features in Windows 10 for managing the lifecycle of apps across all of Windows. -ms.assetid: 225DEE61-C3E3-4F75-BC79-5068759DFE99 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseapn-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseapn-csp.md index 8893e068c9..7a448a03d6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseapn-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseapn-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseAPN CSP description: The EnterpriseAPN configuration service provider is used by the enterprise to provision an APN for the Internet. -ms.assetid: E125F6A5-EE44-41B1-A8CC-DF295082E6B2 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseapn-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseapn-ddf.md index 60e6f5ba4a..2e81ae80fd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseapn-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseapn-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseAPN DDF description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the EnterpriseAPN configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: A953ADEF-4523-425F-926C-48DA62EB9E21 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 12/05/2017 # EnterpriseAPN DDF - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **EnterpriseAPN** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseappmanagement-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseappmanagement-csp.md index b59fc137e1..ff17c8cd63 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseappmanagement-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterpriseappmanagement-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseAppManagement CSP description: Handle enterprise application management tasks using EnterpriseAppManagement configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 698b8bf4-652e-474b-97e4-381031357623 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # EnterpriseAppManagement CSP - The EnterpriseAppManagement enterprise configuration service provider is used to handle enterprise application management tasks such as installing an enterprise application token, the first auto-downloadable app link, querying installed enterprise applications (name and version), auto updating already installed enterprise applications, and removing all installed enterprise apps (including the enterprise app token) during unenrollment. > [!NOTE] diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedataprotection-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedataprotection-csp.md index d8ec6f71d5..bfc9197068 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedataprotection-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedataprotection-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseDataProtection CSP description: The EnterpriseDataProtection configuration service provider (CSP) configures Windows Information Protection (formerly, Enterprise Data Protection) settings. -ms.assetid: E2D4467F-A154-4C00-9208-7798EF3E25B3 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedataprotection-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedataprotection-ddf-file.md index 1b0ee74568..68e337c333 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedataprotection-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedataprotection-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseDataProtection DDF file description: The following topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the EnterpriseDataProtection configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: C6427C52-76F9-4EE0-98F9-DE278529D459 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-csp.md index 13aead751f..2ce66aad6c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement CSP description: The EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement CSP handles enterprise desktop application management tasks, such as installing or removing applications. -ms.assetid: 2BFF7491-BB01-41BA-9A22-AB209EE59FC5 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 07/11/2017 # EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement CSP - The EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement configuration service provider is used to handle enterprise desktop application management tasks, such as querying installed enterprise applications, installing applications, or removing applications. Application installations can take some time to complete, hence they're done asynchronously. When the Exec command is completed, the client can send a generic alert to the management server with a status, whether it's a failure or success. For a SyncML example, see [Alert example](#alert-example). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-ddf-file.md index 329d5cb253..0803a2e9ab 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement DDF description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: EF448602-65AC-4D59-A0E8-779876542FE3 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement DDF - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement2-xsd.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement2-xsd.md index 097a08b4f8..c570ad096b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement2-xsd.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisedesktopappmanagement2-xsd.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement XSD description: This topic contains the XSD schema file for the EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement configuration service provider’s DownloadInstall parameter. -ms.assetid: 60980257-4F48-4A68-8E8E-1EF0A3F090E2 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement XSD - This topic contains the XSD schema file for the EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement configuration service provider’s DownloadInstall parameter. ```xml diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-csp.md index 709013b0bd..629ea55cb3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseModernAppManagement CSP description: Learn how the EnterpriseModernAppManagement configuration service provider (CSP) is used for the provisioning and reporting of modern enterprise apps. -ms.assetid: 9DD0741A-A229-41A0-A85A-93E185207C42 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-ddf.md index 4ffad48863..9e25733411 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseModernAppManagement DDF description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the EnterpriseModernAppManagement configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-xsd.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-xsd.md index 53de7e899e..dc9995f5ef 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-xsd.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/enterprisemodernappmanagement-xsd.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: EnterpriseModernAppManagement XSD description: In this article, view the EnterpriseModernAppManagement XSD example so you can set application parameters. -ms.assetid: D393D094-25E5-4E66-A60F-B59CC312BF57 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # EnterpriseModernAppManagement XSD - Here is the XSD for the application parameters. ```xml diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/esim-enterprise-management.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/esim-enterprise-management.md index f3e01980bb..30cebf3d9e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/esim-enterprise-management.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/esim-enterprise-management.md @@ -1,10 +1,7 @@ --- title: eSIM Enterprise Management description: Learn how Mobile Device Management (MDM) Providers support the eSIM Profile Management Solution on Windows. -keywords: eSIM enterprise management ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: -ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/euiccs-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/euiccs-ddf-file.md index 1649e9b5ca..e6d041a4a2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/euiccs-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/euiccs-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: eUICCs DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the eUICCs configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: c4cd4816-ad8f-45b2-9b81-8abb18254096 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 03/02/2018 # eUICCs DDF file - This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the **eUICCs** configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. Looking for the DDF XML files? See [CSP DDF files download](configuration-service-provider-reference.md#csp-ddf-files-download). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/federated-authentication-device-enrollment.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/federated-authentication-device-enrollment.md index 6dc5301d1b..1bbe746b59 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/federated-authentication-device-enrollment.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/federated-authentication-device-enrollment.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Federated authentication device enrollment description: This section provides an example of the mobile device enrollment protocol using federated authentication policy. -ms.assetid: 049ECA6E-1AF5-4CB2-8F1C-A5F22D722DAA ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md b/windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md index 79a75c3f90..cdfe98e0d3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/client-management/new-policies-for-windows-10.md @@ -1,14 +1,10 @@ --- title: New policies for Windows 10 (Windows 10) description: Learn how Windows 10 includes new policies for management, like Group Policy settings for the Windows system and components. -ms.assetid: 1F24ABD8-A57A-45EA-BA54-2DA2238C573D ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp -keywords: ["MDM", "Group Policy", "GP"] ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.date: 09/15/2021 diff --git a/windows/client-management/quick-assist.md b/windows/client-management/quick-assist.md index 120ac4d165..4b065d5ae5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/quick-assist.md +++ b/windows/client-management/quick-assist.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Use Quick Assist to help users description: How IT Pros can use Quick Assist to help users ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: article author: aczechowski ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/system-failure-recovery-options.md b/windows/client-management/system-failure-recovery-options.md index 777b9fa6ec..d8b8b2c1b8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/system-failure-recovery-options.md +++ b/windows/client-management/system-failure-recovery-options.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Configure system failure and recovery options in Windows description: Learn how to configure the actions that Windows takes when a system error occurs and what the recovery options are. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: Deland-Han ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-event-id-41-restart.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-event-id-41-restart.md index 48678bf786..07b7e3a9ca 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-event-id-41-restart.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-event-id-41-restart.md @@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ ms.custom: - CSSTroubleshooting audience: ITPro ms.localizationpriority: medium -keywords: event id 41, reboot, restart, stop error, bug check code manager: kaushika ms.collection: highpri --- diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-inaccessible-boot-device.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-inaccessible-boot-device.md index 3437793da8..0871f37f71 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-inaccessible-boot-device.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-inaccessible-boot-device.md @@ -2,8 +2,6 @@ title: Advanced advice for Stop error 7B, Inaccessible_Boot_Device description: Learn how to troubleshoot Stop error 7B or Inaccessible_Boot_Device. This error might occur after some changes are made to the computer, ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-networking.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-networking.md index 3f28ccd47b..3e9561ed60 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-networking.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-networking.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp description: Learn about the topics that are available to help you troubleshoot common problems related to Windows networking. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-stop-error-on-broadcom-driver-update.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-stop-error-on-broadcom-driver-update.md index a22426c30a..e26d6a5173 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-stop-error-on-broadcom-driver-update.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-stop-error-on-broadcom-driver-update.md @@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ ms.custom: - CSSTroubleshooting audience: ITPro ms.localizationpriority: medium -keywords: manager: kaushika --- diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-connectivity.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-connectivity.md index 56573160e6..a04d75d606 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-connectivity.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-connectivity.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Troubleshoot TCP/IP connectivity description: Learn how to troubleshoot TCP/IP connectivity and what you should do if you come across TCP reset in a network capture. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-netmon.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-netmon.md index aed2257b4d..18eff7c2dd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-netmon.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-netmon.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Collect data using Network Monitor description: Learn how to run Network Monitor to collect data for troubleshooting TCP/IP connectivity. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md index 938136edad..6a732b7a1d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-port-exhaust.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Troubleshoot port exhaustion issues description: Learn how to troubleshoot port exhaustion issues. Port exhaustion occurs when all the ports on a machine are used. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-rpc-errors.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-rpc-errors.md index ed7f973fef..0ed8972088 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-rpc-errors.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip-rpc-errors.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Troubleshoot Remote Procedure Call (RPC) errors description: Learn how to troubleshoot Remote Procedure Call (RPC) errors when connecting to Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), SQL Server, or during a remote connection. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip.md index 1ffd3f1dc2..e449140d95 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-tcpip.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Advanced troubleshooting for TCP/IP issues description: Learn how to troubleshoot common problems in a TCP/IP network environment, for example by collecting data using Network monitor. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-windows-startup.md b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-windows-startup.md index 9d9283a355..c2ae601920 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-windows-startup.md +++ b/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-windows-startup.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ title: Advanced troubleshooting for Windows start-up issues description: Learn advanced options for how to troubleshoot common Windows start-up issues, like system crashes and freezes. ms.prod: w10 -ms.sitesec: library ms.topic: troubleshooting author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/windows-10-support-solutions.md b/windows/client-management/windows-10-support-solutions.md index 2c423bfbc7..021f22ec21 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/windows-10-support-solutions.md +++ b/windows/client-management/windows-10-support-solutions.md @@ -4,8 +4,6 @@ description: Learn where to find information about troubleshooting Windows 10 is ms.reviewer: kaushika manager: dansimp ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library ms.author: kaushika author: kaushika-msft ms.localizationpriority: medium diff --git a/windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md b/windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md index 5db8c1238b..16ef254939 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md +++ b/windows/client-management/windows-libraries.md @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ --- -ms.assetid: e68cd672-9dea-4ff8-b725-a915f33d8fd2 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp title: Windows Libraries @@ -12,6 +11,7 @@ author: dansimp description: All about Windows Libraries, which are containers for users' content, such as Documents and Pictures. ms.date: 09/15/2021 --- + # Windows libraries > Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 diff --git a/windows/client-management/windows-version-search.md b/windows/client-management/windows-version-search.md index 52a2fb766d..1a2edc21c4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/windows-version-search.md +++ b/windows/client-management/windows-version-search.md @@ -1,10 +1,7 @@ --- title: What version of Windows am I running? description: Discover which version of Windows you are running to determine whether or not your device is enrolled in the Long-Term Servicing Channel or General Availability Channel. -keywords: Long-Term Servicing Channel, LTSC, LTSB, General Availability Channel, GAC, Windows, version, OS Build ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 04/30/2018 From 24c4a1509cd9df85b6b0782f87c40966250a4e65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benny Shilpa Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 17:59:07 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 110/192] changes in metadata --- .../allow-a-shared-books-folder-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../includes/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...learing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...ion-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../includes/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...ended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../includes/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../includes/allow-prelaunch-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../includes/allow-printing-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../allow-saving-history-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...w-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...low-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...w-web-content-on-new-tab-page-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...ndows-app-to-share-data-users-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...ure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...be-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../includes/configure-autofill-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../includes/configure-cookies-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...ure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../configure-favorites-bar-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../includes/configure-favorites-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../configure-home-button-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../configure-kiosk-mode-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...iosk-reset-after-idle-timeout-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...gure-open-microsoft-edge-with-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md | 24 +++++++++---------- ...ch-suggestions-in-address-bar-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../configure-start-pages-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...sable-lockdown-of-start-pages-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../includes/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...s-in-sync-between-ie-and-edge-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...soft-browser-extension-policy-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...nt-access-to-about-flags-page-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...ws-defender-prompts-for-files-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...ws-defender-prompts-for-sites-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...t-certificate-error-overrides-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../prevent-changes-to-favorites-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...from-gathering-live-tile-info-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...irst-run-webpage-from-opening-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...rning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md | 1 - ...rs-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...calhost-ip-address-for-webrtc-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../includes/provision-favorites-shortdesc.md | 1 - .../search-provider-discovery-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...send-all-intranet-sites-to-ie-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../set-default-search-engine-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../includes/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- .../includes/set-new-tab-url-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- ...sage-when-opening-sites-in-ie-shortdesc.md | 21 ++++++++-------- .../includes/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md | 22 ++++++++--------- 62 files changed, 408 insertions(+), 432 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-a-shared-books-folder-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-a-shared-books-folder-shortdesc.md index 9b1d7821f3..57b5523dd9 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-a-shared-books-folder-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-a-shared-books-folder-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md index 116864a49f..031d179b36 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md index dca6cf6233..45365c58bd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md index af3d4fefef..82ccb5f2ed 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md index 40a927c882..f8b89a8e2e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md index fbfa0f13b0..234b73f7d2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md index 9d134d4a38..41176ffb3b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md index 6fa1849707..3c9d3f6b42 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md index ca5e422178..8276b06760 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows users to add or personalize extensions in Microsoft Edge by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft to prevent users from adding or personalizing extensions. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge allows users to add or personalize extensions in Microsoft Edge by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft to prevent users from adding or personalizing extensions. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md index 06b4e1eb02..8c616dedff 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md index 4e15608ff7..1340e13406 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge allows InPrivate browsing, and after closing all InPrivate tabs, Microsoft Edge deletes the browsing data from the device. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent InPrivate web browsing. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge allows InPrivate browsing, and after closing all InPrivate tabs, Microsoft Edge deletes the browsing data from the device. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent InPrivate web browsing. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md index 46d2b5f57e..35a86bfd85 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -During browser navigation, Microsoft Edge checks the Microsoft Compatibility List for websites with known compatibility issues. If found, users are prompted to use Internet Explorer, where the site loads and displays correctly. Periodically during browser navigation, Microsoft Edge downloads the latest version of the list and applies the updates. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to ignore the compatibility list. You can view the compatibility list at about:compat. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +During browser navigation, Microsoft Edge checks the Microsoft Compatibility List for websites with known compatibility issues. If found, users are prompted to use Internet Explorer, where the site loads and displays correctly. Periodically during browser navigation, Microsoft Edge downloads the latest version of the list and applies the updates. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to ignore the compatibility list. You can view the compatibility list at about:compat. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-prelaunch-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-prelaunch-shortdesc.md index fcaf11e3ef..a8437f2035 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-prelaunch-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-prelaunch-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge pre-launches as a background process during Windows startup when the system is idle waiting to be launched by the user. Pre-launching helps the performance of Microsoft Edge and minimizes the amount of time required to start Microsoft Edge. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to prevent from pre-launching. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge pre-launches as a background process during Windows startup when the system is idle waiting to be launched by the user. Pre-launching helps the performance of Microsoft Edge and minimizes the amount of time required to start Microsoft Edge. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to prevent from pre-launching. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-printing-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-printing-shortdesc.md index f03766176c..288599efdd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-printing-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-printing-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows users to print web content by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from printing web content. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge allows users to print web content by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from printing web content. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-saving-history-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-saving-history-shortdesc.md index 822a8f9b81..8f5084cda1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-saving-history-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-saving-history-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md index 1ecba430cb..d7acad8b8d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md index 985741be58..5774f8089e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md index 783d8517ed..ec10c36e78 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows preloading of the Start and New Tab pages during Windows sign in, and each time Microsoft Edge closes by default. Preloading minimizes the amount of time required to start Microsoft Edge and load a new tab. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent preloading of tabs. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge allows preloading of the Start and New Tab pages during Windows sign in, and each time Microsoft Edge closes by default. Preloading minimizes the amount of time required to start Microsoft Edge and load a new tab. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent preloading of tabs. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-web-content-on-new-tab-page-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-web-content-on-new-tab-page-shortdesc.md index eb2a40f269..5d9a75ed5a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-web-content-on-new-tab-page-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-web-content-on-new-tab-page-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 11/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge loads the default New Tab page and lets the users make changes. If you disable this policy, a blank page loads instead of the New Tab page and prevents users from changing it. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 11/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge loads the default New Tab page and lets the users make changes. If you disable this policy, a blank page loads instead of the New Tab page and prevents users from changing it. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-windows-app-to-share-data-users-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-windows-app-to-share-data-users-shortdesc.md index 51e769d22c..2c63762356 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-windows-app-to-share-data-users-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-windows-app-to-share-data-users-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -With this policy, you can configure Windows 10 to share application data among multiple users on the system and with other instances of that app. Data shared through the SharedLocal folder is available through the Windows.Storage API. If you previously enabled this policy and now want to disable it, any shared app data remains in the SharedLocal folder. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +With this policy, you can configure Windows 10 to share application data among multiple users on the system and with other instances of that app. Data shared through the SharedLocal folder is available through the Windows.Storage API. If you previously enabled this policy and now want to disable it, any shared app data remains in the SharedLocal folder. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md index 264f64a898..a9e0bdb003 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge shows the Books Library only in countries or regions where supported. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to show the Books Library regardless of the device’s country or region. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge shows the Books Library only in countries or regions where supported. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to show the Books Library regardless of the device’s country or region. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md index cd9e9d9751..2560751600 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md index 0f73c32d5f..d409c6374c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge supports Adobe Flash as a built-in feature rather than as an external add-on and updates automatically via Windows Update. By default, Microsoft Edge prevents Adobe Flash content from loading automatically, requiring action from the user, for example, clicking the **Click-to-Run** button. Depending on how often the content loads and runs, the sites for the content gets added to the auto-allowed list. Disable this policy if you want Adobe Flash content to load automatically. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge supports Adobe Flash as a built-in feature rather than as an external add-on and updates automatically via Windows Update. By default, Microsoft Edge prevents Adobe Flash content from loading automatically, requiring action from the user, for example, clicking the **Click-to-Run** button. Depending on how often the content loads and runs, the sites for the content gets added to the auto-allowed list. Disable this policy if you want Adobe Flash content to load automatically. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-autofill-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-autofill-shortdesc.md index 94441080d8..74af7970c6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-autofill-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-autofill-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, users can choose to use the Autofill feature to populate the form fields automatically. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge, when enabled to use Autofill or, when disabled to prevent using Autofill. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, users can choose to use the Autofill feature to populate the form fields automatically. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge, when enabled to use Autofill or, when disabled to prevent using Autofill. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-shortdesc.md index 90eddc5182..935810a840 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-cookies-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-cookies-shortdesc.md index 93152d2e3d..eeb223000b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-cookies-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-cookies-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows all cookies from all websites by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft to block only 3rd-party cookies or block all cookies. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge allows all cookies from all websites by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft to block only 3rd-party cookies or block all cookies. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md index c5253680b3..d69135a7e9 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md index d13febee60..f98aa94435 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge does not support ActiveX controls, Browser Helper Objects, VBScript, or other legacy technology. If you have sites or apps that use this technology, you can configure Microsoft Edge to check the Enterprise Mode Site List XML file that lists the sites and domains with compatibility issues and switch to IE11 automatically. You can use the same site list for both Microsoft Edge and IE11, or you can use separate lists. By default, Microsoft Edge ignores the Enterprise Mode and the Enterprise Mode Site List XML file. In this case, users might experience problems while using legacy apps. These sites and domains must be viewed using Internet Explorer 11 and Enterprise Mode. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge does not support ActiveX controls, Browser Helper Objects, VBScript, or other legacy technology. If you have sites or apps that use this technology, you can configure Microsoft Edge to check the Enterprise Mode Site List XML file that lists the sites and domains with compatibility issues and switch to IE11 automatically. You can use the same site list for both Microsoft Edge and IE11, or you can use separate lists. By default, Microsoft Edge ignores the Enterprise Mode and the Enterprise Mode Site List XML file. In this case, users might experience problems while using legacy apps. These sites and domains must be viewed using Internet Explorer 11 and Enterprise Mode. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-favorites-bar-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-favorites-bar-shortdesc.md index 8f16c20242..661818a582 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-favorites-bar-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-favorites-bar-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge hides the favorites bar by default but shows it on the Start and New Tab pages. Also, by default, the Favorites Bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off but enabled letting users make changes. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to either show or hide the Favorites Bar on all pages. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge hides the favorites bar by default but shows it on the Start and New Tab pages. Also, by default, the Favorites Bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off but enabled letting users make changes. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to either show or hide the Favorites Bar on all pages. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-favorites-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-favorites-shortdesc.md index 9317df97f3..34e0cded8f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-favorites-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-favorites-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Discontinued in Windows 10, version 1809. Use the **[Provision Favorites](../available-policies.md#provision-favorites)** policy instead. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Discontinued in Windows 10, version 1809. Use the **[Provision Favorites](../available-policies.md#provision-favorites)** policy instead. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md index c02a0dcee9..17d1b68784 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge shows the home button and by clicking it the Start page loads by default. With this policy, you can configure the home button to load the New Tab page or a URL defined in the Set Home Button URL policy. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to hide the home button. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge shows the home button and by clicking it the Start page loads by default. With this policy, you can configure the home button to load the New Tab page or a URL defined in the Set Home Button URL policy. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to hide the home button. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-kiosk-mode-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-kiosk-mode-shortdesc.md index 8397ff7c18..b16c3d18e4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-kiosk-mode-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-kiosk-mode-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout-shortdesc.md index 3a7657e544..767c933e7c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -You can configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode to reset to the configured start experience after a specified amount of idle time in minutes (0-1440). The reset timer begins after the last user interaction. Once the idle time meets the time specified, a confirmation message prompts the user to continue, and if no user action, Microsoft Edge kiosk mode resets after 30 seconds. Resetting to the configured start experience deletes the current user’s browsing data. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +You can configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode to reset to the configured start experience after a specified amount of idle time in minutes (0-1440). The reset timer begins after the last user interaction. Once the idle time meets the time specified, a confirmation message prompts the user to continue, and if no user action, Microsoft Edge kiosk mode resets after 30 seconds. Resetting to the configured start experience deletes the current user’s browsing data. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-open-microsoft-edge-with-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-open-microsoft-edge-with-shortdesc.md index 97d9c264c0..26dc5e0d88 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-open-microsoft-edge-with-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-open-microsoft-edge-with-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md index 0d3bd9b655..f0b41c5b0f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge uses Password Manager automatically, allowing users to manager passwords locally. Disabling this policy restricts Microsoft Edge from using Password Manager. Don’t configure this policy if you want to let users choose to save and manage passwords locally using Password Manager. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge uses Password Manager automatically, allowing users to manager passwords locally. Disabling this policy restricts Microsoft Edge from using Password Manager. Don’t configure this policy if you want to let users choose to save and manage passwords locally using Password Manager. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md index d15347179d..a34c788e1e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge turns off Pop-up Blocker, which opens pop-up windows. Enabling this policy turns on Pop-up Blocker preventing pop-up windows from opening. If you want users to choose to use Pop-up Blocker, don’t configure this policy. - +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge turns off Pop-up Blocker, which opens pop-up windows. Enabling this policy turns on Pop-up Blocker preventing pop-up windows from opening. If you want users to choose to use Pop-up Blocker, don’t configure this policy. + diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar-shortdesc.md index 2bdf42c6d3..71b3e06d0d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, users can choose to see search suggestions in the Address bar of Microsoft Edge. Disabling this policy hides the search suggestions and enabling this policy shows the search suggestions. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, users can choose to see search suggestions in the Address bar of Microsoft Edge. Disabling this policy hides the search suggestions and enabling this policy shows the search suggestions. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-start-pages-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-start-pages-shortdesc.md index e8c18a3d8b..76e4a07003 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-start-pages-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-start-pages-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md index 8eeb1e44a5..1682bc2ca2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-shortdesc.md index 37156ee3a7..12bcdd34b8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md index f0cb07d514..b269a7f3e3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, the “browser” group syncs automatically between user’s devices and allowing users to choose to make changes. The “browser” group uses the _Sync your Settings_ option in Settings to sync information like history and favorites. Enabling this policy prevents the “browser” group from using the Sync your Settings option. If you want syncing turned off by default but not disabled, select the _Allow users to turn “browser” syncing_ option. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, the “browser” group syncs automatically between user’s devices and allowing users to choose to make changes. The “browser” group uses the _Sync your Settings_ option in Settings to sync information like history and favorites. Enabling this policy prevents the “browser” group from using the Sync your Settings option. If you want syncing turned off by default but not disabled, select the _Allow users to turn “browser” syncing_ option. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md index f61cc11548..2fe09c0260 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge turns on the _Sync your settings_ toggle in **Settings > Device sync settings** letting users choose what to sync on their devices. Enabling this policy turns off and disables the _Sync your settings_ toggle preventing the syncing of user’s settings between their devices. If you want syncing turned off by default in Microsoft Edge but not disabled, enable this policy and select the _Allow users to turn syncing on_ option. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge turns on the _Sync your settings_ toggle in **Settings > Device sync settings** letting users choose what to sync on their devices. Enabling this policy turns off and disables the _Sync your settings_ toggle preventing the syncing of user’s settings between their devices. If you want syncing turned off by default in Microsoft Edge but not disabled, enable this policy and select the _Allow users to turn syncing on_ option. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/keep-favorites-in-sync-between-ie-and-edge-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/keep-favorites-in-sync-between-ie-and-edge-shortdesc.md index 3bd062d263..0b377e56b6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/keep-favorites-in-sync-between-ie-and-edge-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/keep-favorites-in-sync-between-ie-and-edge-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge does not sync the user’s favorites between IE and Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy syncs favorites between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge. Changes to favorites in one browser reflect in the other, including additions, deletions, modifications, and ordering of favorites. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge does not sync the user’s favorites between IE and Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy syncs favorites between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge. Changes to favorites in one browser reflect in the other, including additions, deletions, modifications, and ordering of favorites. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/microsoft-browser-extension-policy-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/microsoft-browser-extension-policy-shortdesc.md index 05fce92a47..2b26624e8c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/microsoft-browser-extension-policy-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/microsoft-browser-extension-policy-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 04/23/2020 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-access-to-about-flags-page-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-access-to-about-flags-page-shortdesc.md index f4acce9ce0..d5f609cfa6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-access-to-about-flags-page-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-access-to-about-flags-page-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-files-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-files-shortdesc.md index 3676adbc89..f6b222fde2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-files-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-files-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge allows users to bypass (ignore) the Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings about potentially malicious files, allowing them to continue downloading the unverified file(s). Enabling this policy prevents users from bypassing the warnings, blocking them from downloading of the unverified file(s). +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge allows users to bypass (ignore) the Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings about potentially malicious files, allowing them to continue downloading the unverified file(s). Enabling this policy prevents users from bypassing the warnings, blocking them from downloading of the unverified file(s). diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-sites-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-sites-shortdesc.md index 05bae5dac6..d04429bef8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-sites-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-sites-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge allows users to bypass (ignore) the Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings about potentially malicious sites, allowing them to continue to the site. With this policy though, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from bypassing the warnings, blocking them from continuing to the site. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge allows users to bypass (ignore) the Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings about potentially malicious sites, allowing them to continue to the site. With this policy though, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from bypassing the warnings, blocking them from continuing to the site. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-certificate-error-overrides-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-certificate-error-overrides-shortdesc.md index 675180c666..c73e676517 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-certificate-error-overrides-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-certificate-error-overrides-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge, by default, allows overriding of the security warnings to sites that have SSL errors, bypassing or ignoring certificate errors. Enabling this policy prevents overriding of the security warnings. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge, by default, allows overriding of the security warnings to sites that have SSL errors, bypassing or ignoring certificate errors. Enabling this policy prevents overriding of the security warnings. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-changes-to-favorites-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-changes-to-favorites-shortdesc.md index 33db87a522..b635ee64e8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-changes-to-favorites-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-changes-to-favorites-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, users can add, import, and make changes to the Favorites list in Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy locks down the Favorites list in Microsoft Edge, preventing users from making changes. When enabled, Microsoft Edge turns off the Save a Favorite, Import settings, and context menu items, such as Create a new folder. Enable only this policy or the Keep favorites in sync between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge policy. If you enable both, Microsoft Edge prevents users from syncing their favorites between the two browsers. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, users can add, import, and make changes to the Favorites list in Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy locks down the Favorites list in Microsoft Edge, preventing users from making changes. When enabled, Microsoft Edge turns off the Save a Favorite, Import settings, and context menu items, such as Create a new folder. Enable only this policy or the Keep favorites in sync between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge policy. If you enable both, Microsoft Edge prevents users from syncing their favorites between the two browsers. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-edge-from-gathering-live-tile-info-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-edge-from-gathering-live-tile-info-shortdesc.md index 30d9a48e8d..bba9ec1ad5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-edge-from-gathering-live-tile-info-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-edge-from-gathering-live-tile-info-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge collects the Live Tile metadata and sends it to Microsoft to help provide users a complete experience when they pin Live Tiles to the Start menu. However, with this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent Microsoft from collecting Live Tile metadata, providing users with a limited experience. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge collects the Live Tile metadata and sends it to Microsoft to help provide users a complete experience when they pin Live Tiles to the Start menu. However, with this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent Microsoft from collecting Live Tile metadata, providing users with a limited experience. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-first-run-webpage-from-opening-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-first-run-webpage-from-opening-shortdesc.md index 9ed6170971..c156c94126 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-first-run-webpage-from-opening-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-first-run-webpage-from-opening-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, when launching Microsoft Edge for the first time, the First Run webpage (a welcome page) hosted on Microsoft.com loads automatically via an FWLINK. The welcome page lists the new features and helpful tips of Microsoft Edge. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent loading the welcome page on first explicit user-launch. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, when launching Microsoft Edge for the first time, the First Run webpage (a welcome page) hosted on Microsoft.com loads automatically via an FWLINK. The welcome page lists the new features and helpful tips of Microsoft Edge. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent loading the welcome page on first explicit user-launch. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md index b7331dd725..4209d79579 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md index e624de62e6..037c535aa8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, the “browser” group syncs automatically between the user’s devices, letting users make changes. With this policy, though, you can prevent the “browser” group from syncing and prevent users from turning on the _Sync your Settings_ toggle in Settings. If you want syncing turned off by default but not disabled, select the _Allow users to turn “browser” syncing_ option in the Do not sync browser policy. For this policy to work correctly, you must enable the Do not sync browser policy. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, the “browser” group syncs automatically between the user’s devices, letting users make changes. With this policy, though, you can prevent the “browser” group from syncing and prevent users from turning on the _Sync your Settings_ toggle in Settings. If you want syncing turned off by default but not disabled, select the _Allow users to turn “browser” syncing_ option in the Do not sync browser policy. For this policy to work correctly, you must enable the Do not sync browser policy. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-using-localhost-ip-address-for-webrtc-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-using-localhost-ip-address-for-webrtc-shortdesc.md index b7b66d315b..fe0bc3c307 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-using-localhost-ip-address-for-webrtc-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/prevent-using-localhost-ip-address-for-webrtc-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/provision-favorites-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/provision-favorites-shortdesc.md index 2ddbc5c6d7..6f47ca66c4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/provision-favorites-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/provision-favorites-shortdesc.md @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.date: 10/02/2018 ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/search-provider-discovery-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/search-provider-discovery-shortdesc.md index 8f54c4b93a..8524933996 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/search-provider-discovery-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/search-provider-discovery-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge follows the OpenSearch 1.1 specification to discover and use web search providers. When a user browses to a search service, the OpenSearch description is picked up and saved for later use. Users can then choose to add the search service to use in the Microsoft Edge address bar. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge follows the OpenSearch 1.1 specification to discover and use web search providers. When a user browses to a search service, the OpenSearch description is picked up and saved for later use. Users can then choose to add the search service to use in the Microsoft Edge address bar. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/send-all-intranet-sites-to-ie-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/send-all-intranet-sites-to-ie-shortdesc.md index 787f96dd9b..3b17cd7e5f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/send-all-intranet-sites-to-ie-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/send-all-intranet-sites-to-ie-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, all websites, including intranet sites, open in Microsoft Edge automatically. Only enable this policy if there are known compatibility problems with Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy loads only intranet sites in Internet Explorer 11 automatically. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, all websites, including intranet sites, open in Microsoft Edge automatically. Only enable this policy if there are known compatibility problems with Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy loads only intranet sites in Internet Explorer 11 automatically. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/set-default-search-engine-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/set-default-search-engine-shortdesc.md index 39b408d1b4..958dd67138 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/set-default-search-engine-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/set-default-search-engine-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge uses the search engine specified in App settings, letting users make changes at any time unless the Allow search engine customization policy is disabled, which restricts users from making changes. With this policy, you can either remove or use the policy-set search engine. When you remove the policy-set search engine, Microsoft Edge uses the specified search engine for the market, which lets users make changes to the default search engine. You can use the policy-set search engine specified in the OpenSearch XML, which prevents users from making changes. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge uses the search engine specified in App settings, letting users make changes at any time unless the Allow search engine customization policy is disabled, which restricts users from making changes. With this policy, you can either remove or use the policy-set search engine. When you remove the policy-set search engine, Microsoft Edge uses the specified search engine for the market, which lets users make changes to the default search engine. You can use the policy-set search engine specified in the OpenSearch XML, which prevents users from making changes. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md index 863cfdf84a..67e62738a6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge shows the home button and loads the Start page, and locks down the home button to prevent users from changing what page loads. Enabling this policy loads a custom URL for the home button. When you enable this policy, and enable the Configure Home Button policy with the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option selected, a custom URL loads when the user clicks the home button. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, Microsoft Edge shows the home button and loads the Start page, and locks down the home button to prevent users from changing what page loads. Enabling this policy loads a custom URL for the home button. When you enable this policy, and enable the Configure Home Button policy with the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option selected, a custom URL loads when the user clicks the home button. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/set-new-tab-url-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/set-new-tab-url-shortdesc.md index 5062d322e4..a909cbbdc7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/set-new-tab-url-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/set-new-tab-url-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge loads the default New Tab page by default. Enabling this policy lets you set a New Tab page URL in Microsoft Edge, preventing users from changing it. When you enable this policy, and you disable the Allow web content on New Tab page policy, Microsoft Edge ignores any URL specified in this policy and opens about:blank. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge loads the default New Tab page by default. Enabling this policy lets you set a New Tab page URL in Microsoft Edge, preventing users from changing it. When you enable this policy, and you disable the Allow web content on New Tab page policy, Microsoft Edge ignores any URL specified in this policy and opens about:blank. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/show-message-when-opening-sites-in-ie-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/show-message-when-opening-sites-in-ie-shortdesc.md index 1dc59094fd..5fda91f3db 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/show-message-when-opening-sites-in-ie-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/show-message-when-opening-sites-in-ie-shortdesc.md @@ -1,10 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- -Microsoft Edge does not show a notification before opening sites in Internet Explorer 11. However, with this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to display a notification before a site opens in IE11 or let users continue in Microsoft Edge. If you want users to continue in Microsoft Edge, enable this policy to show the _Keep going in Microsoft Edge_ link in the notification. For this policy to work correctly, you must also enable the Configure the Enterprise Mode Site List or Send all intranet sites to Internet Explorer 11, or both. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +Microsoft Edge does not show a notification before opening sites in Internet Explorer 11. However, with this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to display a notification before a site opens in IE11 or let users continue in Microsoft Edge. If you want users to continue in Microsoft Edge, enable this policy to show the _Keep going in Microsoft Edge_ link in the notification. For this policy to work correctly, you must also enable the Configure the Enterprise Mode Site List or Send all intranet sites to Internet Explorer 11, or both. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md index 0dd37009b6..722998c5bf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -audience: itpro manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, when you enable the Configure Home Button policy or provide a URL in the Set Home Button URL policy, Microsoft Edge locks down the home button to prevent users from changing the settings. When you enable this policy, users can make changes to the home button even if you enabled the Configure Home Button or Set Home Button URL policies. +--- +author: dansimp +ms.author: dansimp +ms.date: 10/02/2018 +ms.reviewer: +manager: dansimp +ms.prod: edge +ms.topic: include +--- + +By default, when you enable the Configure Home Button policy or provide a URL in the Set Home Button URL policy, Microsoft Edge locks down the home button to prevent users from changing the settings. When you enable this policy, users can make changes to the home button even if you enabled the Configure Home Button or Set Home Button URL policies. From 91f0fdd802db976644739d245e749f598fe4c22a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benny Shilpa Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:08:15 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 111/192] minor change --- .../includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md index ec10c36e78..5008070f5b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/includes/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md @@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ ms.prod: edge ms.topic: include --- -Microsoft Edge allows preloading of the Start and New Tab pages during Windows sign in, and each time Microsoft Edge closes by default. Preloading minimizes the amount of time required to start Microsoft Edge and load a new tab. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent preloading of tabs. +Microsoft Edge allows preloading of the Start and New Tab pages during Windows sign-in, and each time Microsoft Edge closes by default. Preloading minimizes the amount of time required to start Microsoft Edge and load a new tab. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent preloading of tabs. From eebc90dba5c1cc75d0fd14db060654f9fd17972a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:42:01 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 112/192] improved articles content standards --- .../policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md | 21 ++-- ...olicy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md | 109 +++++++++++------- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md | 7 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md | 13 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md | 18 +-- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md | 15 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md | 14 +++ ...microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md | 11 +- 8 files changed, 135 insertions(+), 73 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md index dd72a9ae8b..91ec87c881 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - WindowsConnectionManager - -
    @@ -34,6 +32,7 @@ manager: dansimp **WindowsConnectionManager/ProhitConnectionToNonDomainNetworksWhenConnectedToDomainAuthenticatedNetwork** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -60,23 +59,25 @@ This policy setting prevents computers from connecting to both a domain-based ne If this policy setting is enabled, the computer responds to automatic and manual network connection attempts based on the following circumstances: -Automatic connection attempts +Automatic connection attempts: + - When the computer is already connected to a domain-based network, all automatic connection attempts to non-domain networks are blocked. - When the computer is already connected to a non-domain-based network, automatic connection attempts to domain-based networks are blocked. -Manual connection attempts -- When the computer is already connected to either a non-domain-based network or a domain-based network over media other than Ethernet, and a user attempts to create a manual connection to another network in violation of this policy setting, the existing network connection is disconnected and the manual connection is allowed. -- When the computer is already connected to either a non-domain-based network or a domain-based network over Ethernet, and a user attempts to create a manual connection to another network in violation of this policy setting, the existing Ethernet connection is maintained and the manual connection attempt is blocked. +Manual connection attempts: + +- When the computer is already connected to either a non-domain-based network or a domain-based network over media other than Ethernet, and a user attempts to create a manual connection to another network in violation of this policy setting, then an existing network connection is disconnected and the manual connection is allowed. +- When the computer is already connected to either a non-domain-based network or a domain-based network over Ethernet, and a user attempts to create a manual connection to another network in violation of this policy setting, then an existing Ethernet connection is maintained and the manual connection attempt is blocked. If this policy setting isn't configured or is disabled, computers are allowed to connect simultaneously to both domain and non-domain networks. > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). ADMX Info: @@ -89,6 +90,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md index f7a519d956..d183826d60 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md @@ -14,10 +14,10 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter -
    + ## WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter policies
    @@ -89,13 +89,13 @@ manager: dansimp
    -
    **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/CompanyName** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -120,10 +120,12 @@ manager: dansimp The company name that is displayed to the users. CompanyName is required for both EnableCustomizedToasts and EnableInAppCustomization. If you disable or don't configure this setting, or don't have EnableCustomizedToasts or EnableInAppCustomization enabled, then devices won't display the contact options. -Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is string. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. + ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Specify contact company name* - GP name: *EnterpriseCustomization_CompanyName* @@ -140,6 +142,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableAccountProtectionUI** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -188,6 +191,7 @@ Valid values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableAppBrowserUI** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -212,7 +216,8 @@ Valid values: Use this policy setting if you want to disable the display of the app and browser protection area in Windows Defender Security Center. If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows Defender Security Center will display this area. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -238,6 +243,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableClearTpmButton** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -262,14 +268,9 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Disable the Clear TPM button in Windows Security. -Enabled: -The Clear TPM button will be unavailable for use. - -Disabled: -The Clear TPM button will be available for use on supported systems. - -Not configured: -Same as Disabled. +- Enabled: The Clear TPM button will be unavailable for use. +- Disabled: The Clear TPM button will be available for use on supported systems. +- Not configured: Same as Disabled. Supported values: @@ -302,6 +303,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableDeviceSecurityUI** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -350,6 +352,7 @@ Valid values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableEnhancedNotifications** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -377,7 +380,8 @@ Use this policy if you want Windows Defender Security Center to only display not > [!NOTE] > If Suppress notification is enabled then users won't see critical or non-critical messages. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -403,6 +407,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableFamilyUI** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -427,7 +432,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Use this policy setting if you want to disable the display of the family options area in Windows Defender Security Center. If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows Defender Security Center will display this area. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -453,6 +459,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableHealthUI** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -477,7 +484,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Use this policy setting if you want to disable the display of the device performance and health area in Windows Defender Security Center. If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows Defender Security Center will display this area. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -503,6 +511,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableNetworkUI** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -527,7 +536,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Use this policy setting if you want to disable the display of the firewall and network protection area in Windows Defender Security Center. If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows Defender Security Center will display this area. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -553,6 +563,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableNotifications** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -577,7 +588,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Use this policy setting if you want to disable the display of Windows Defender Security Center notifications. If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows Defender Security Center notifications will display on devices. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -603,6 +615,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableTpmFirmwareUpdateWarning** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -627,14 +640,9 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Hide the recommendation to update TPM Firmware when a vulnerable firmware is detected. -Enabled: -Users won't be shown a recommendation to update their TPM Firmware. - -Disabled: -Users will see a recommendation to update their TPM Firmware if Windows Security detects the system contains a TPM with vulnerable firmware. - -Not configured: -Same as Disabled. +- Enabled: Users won't be shown a recommendation to update their TPM Firmware. +- Disabled: Users will see a recommendation to update their TPM Firmware if Windows Security detects the system contains a TPM with vulnerable firmware. +- Not configured: Same as Disabled. Supported values: @@ -667,6 +675,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisableVirusUI** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -691,7 +700,8 @@ ADMX Info: Use this policy setting if you want to disable the display of the virus and threat protection area in Windows Defender Security Center. If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows Defender Security Center will display this area. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -717,6 +727,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/DisallowExploitProtectionOverride** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -741,7 +752,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Prevent users from making changes to the exploit protection settings area in the Windows Defender Security Center. If you disable or don't configure this setting, local users can make changes in the exploit protection settings area. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -767,6 +779,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/Email** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -789,9 +802,10 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -The email address that is displayed to users.  The default mail application is used to initiate email actions. If you disable or don't configure this setting, or don't have EnableCustomizedToasts or EnableInAppCustomization enabled, then devices won't display contact options. +The email address that is displayed to users. The default mail application is used to initiate email actions. If you disable or don't configure this setting, or don't have EnableCustomizedToasts or EnableInAppCustomization enabled, then devices won't display contact options. -Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. +- Supported value type is string. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace and Delete. @@ -811,6 +825,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/EnableCustomizedToasts** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -835,7 +850,8 @@ ADMX Info: Enable this policy to display your company name and contact options in the notifications. If you disable or don't configure this setting, or don't provide CompanyName and a minimum of one contact method (Phone using Skype, Email, Help portal URL) Windows Defender Security Center will display a default notification text. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -861,6 +877,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/EnableInAppCustomization** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -885,7 +902,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Enable this policy to have your company name and contact options displayed in a contact card fly out in Windows Defender Security Center. If you disable or don't configure this setting, or don't provide CompanyName and a minimum of one contact method (Phone using Skype, Email, Help portal URL) Windows Defender Security Center won't display the contact card fly out notification. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +- Support value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -911,6 +929,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/HideRansomwareDataRecovery** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -959,6 +978,7 @@ Valid values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/HideSecureBoot** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1007,6 +1027,7 @@ Valid values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/HideTPMTroubleshooting** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1055,6 +1076,7 @@ Valid values: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/HideWindowsSecurityNotificationAreaControl** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1081,14 +1103,9 @@ This policy setting hides the Windows Security notification area control. The user needs to either sign out and sign in or reboot the computer for this setting to take effect. -Enabled: -Windows Security notification area control will be hidden. - -Disabled: -Windows Security notification area control will be shown. - -Not configured: -Same as Disabled. +- Enabled: Windows Security notification area control will be hidden. +- Disabled: Windows Security notification area control will be shown. +- Not configured: Same as Disabled. Supported values: @@ -1121,6 +1138,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/Phone** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1143,9 +1161,10 @@ ADMX Info: -The phone number or Skype ID that is displayed to users.  Skype is used to initiate the call. If you disable or don't configure this setting, or don't have EnableCustomizedToasts or EnableInAppCustomization enabled, then devices won't display contact options. +The phone number or Skype ID that is displayed to users. Skype is used to initiate the call. If you disable or don't configure this setting, or don't have EnableCustomizedToasts or EnableInAppCustomization enabled, then devices won't display contact options. -Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +- Supported value type is string. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -1165,6 +1184,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter/URL** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1189,7 +1209,8 @@ ADMX Info: The help portal URL that is displayed to users. The default browser is used to initiate this action. If you disable or don't configure this setting, or don't have EnableCustomizedToasts or EnableInAppCustomization enabled, then the device won't display contact options. -Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +- Supported value type is string. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -1205,3 +1226,7 @@ ADMX Info:
    + +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md index 6daf010d04..6558defef0 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - WindowsInkWorkspace -
    @@ -29,13 +28,13 @@ manager: dansimp
    • -
    **WindowsInkWorkspace/AllowSuggestedAppsInWindowsInkWorkspace** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -84,6 +83,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WindowsInkWorkspace/AllowWindowsInkWorkspace** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -131,3 +131,6 @@ Value type is int. The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md index 4998d7eaf9..efe4736360 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - WindowsLogon - -
    @@ -52,13 +50,13 @@ manager: dansimp > > The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). -
    **WindowsLogon/AllowAutomaticRestartSignOn** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -120,6 +118,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsLogon/ConfigAutomaticRestartSignOn** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -181,6 +180,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsLogon/DisableLockScreenAppNotifications** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -227,6 +227,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsLogon/DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -298,6 +299,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsLogon/EnableFirstLogonAnimation** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -359,6 +361,7 @@ Supported values: **WindowsLogon/EnumerateLocalUsersOnDomainJoinedComputers** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -405,6 +408,7 @@ ADMX Info: **WindowsLogon/HideFastUserSwitching** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -457,3 +461,6 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md index 13e24a3f5d..72dea8d591 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - WindowsPowerShell - -
    @@ -34,6 +32,7 @@ manager: dansimp **WindowsPowerShell/TurnOnPowerShellScriptBlockLogging** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -57,19 +56,18 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting enables logging of all PowerShell script input to the Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational event log. If you enable this policy setting, -Windows PowerShell will log the processing of commands, script blocks, functions, and scripts - whether invoked interactively, or through automation. +This policy setting enables logging of all PowerShell script input to the Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational event log. If you enable this policy setting, Windows PowerShell will log the processing of commands, script blocks, functions, and scripts - whether invoked interactively, or through automation. If you disable this policy setting, logging of PowerShell script input is disabled. -If you enable the Script Block Invocation Logging, PowerShell additionally logs events when invocation of a command, script block, function, or script -starts or stops. Enabling Invocation Logging generates a high volume of event logs. +If you enable the Script Block Invocation Logging, PowerShell additionally logs events when invocation of a command, script block, function, or script starts or stops. Enabling Invocation Logging generates a high volume of event logs. -Note: This policy setting exists under both Computer Configuration and User Configuration in the Group Policy Editor. The Computer Configuration policy setting takes precedence over the User Configuration policy setting. +> [!NOTE] +> This policy setting exists under both Computer Configuration and User Configuration in the Group Policy Editor. The Computer Configuration policy setting takes precedence over the User Configuration policy setting. > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > @@ -86,6 +84,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md index 02edfd6f6e..624cc3bf00 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md @@ -39,7 +39,6 @@ ms.date: 10/14/2020 -
    @@ -48,6 +47,7 @@ ms.date: 10/14/2020 Available in the latest Windows 10 insider preview build. +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -118,6 +118,7 @@ The following are the supported values: Available in the latest Windows 10 insider preview build. +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -142,7 +143,7 @@ Available in the latest Windows 10 insider preview build. This policy setting allows the IT admin to enable or disable sharing of the host clipboard with the sandbox. -If this policy isn't configured, end-users get the default behavior (clipboard redirection enabled. +If this policy isn't configured, end-users get the default behavior (clipboard redirection enabled). If clipboard sharing is disabled, a user won't be able to enable clipboard sharing from their own configuration file. @@ -185,6 +186,7 @@ The following are the supported values: Available in the latest Windows 10 insider preview build. +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -250,6 +252,7 @@ The following are the supported values: Available in the latest Windows 10 insider preview build. +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -272,7 +275,7 @@ Available in the latest Windows 10 insider preview build. -This policy setting allows the IT admin to enable or disable printer sharing from the host into the Sandbox. +This policy setting allows the IT admin to enable or disable printer sharing from the host into the Sandbox. If this policy isn't configured, end-users get the default behavior (printer sharing disabled). @@ -316,6 +319,7 @@ The following are the supported values: Available in the latest Windows 10 insider preview build. +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -385,6 +389,7 @@ The following are the supported values: Available in the latest Windows 10 insider preview build. +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -448,3 +453,7 @@ The following are the supported values:
    + +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md index ac5e6d69fd..dcd3751ad4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md @@ -56,6 +56,7 @@ manager: dansimp **WirelessDisplay/AllowMdnsAdvertisement** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -96,6 +97,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WirelessDisplay/AllowMdnsDiscovery** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -136,6 +138,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WirelessDisplay/AllowMovementDetectionOnInfrastructure** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -183,6 +186,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WirelessDisplay/AllowProjectionFromPC** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -223,6 +227,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WirelessDisplay/AllowProjectionFromPCOverInfrastructure** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -263,6 +268,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WirelessDisplay/AllowProjectionToPC** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -315,6 +321,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WirelessDisplay/AllowProjectionToPCOverInfrastructure** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -355,6 +362,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WirelessDisplay/AllowUserInputFromWirelessDisplayReceiver** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -395,6 +403,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **WirelessDisplay/RequirePinForPairing** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -444,3 +453,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +CSP Article: + +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md index 8b9946ec0d..b8315b0805 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and **Microsoft Defender SmartScreen determines whether a site is potentially malicious by:** -- Analyzing visited webpages looking for indications of suspicious behavior. If Microsoft Defender SmartScreen determines that a page is suspicious, it will show a warning page to advise caution. +- Analyzing visited webpages and looking for indications of suspicious behavior. If Microsoft Defender SmartScreen determines that a page is suspicious, it will show a warning page to advise caution. - Checking the visited sites against a dynamic list of reported phishing sites and malicious software sites. If it finds a match, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen shows a warning to let the user know that the site might be malicious. @@ -40,11 +40,11 @@ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen provide an early warning system against websites that might engage in phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malware through a socially engineered attack. The primary benefits are: -- **Anti-phishing and anti-malware support.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps to protect users from sites that are reported to host phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malicious software. It can also help protect against deceptive advertisements, scam sites, and drive-by attacks. Drive-by attacks are web-based attacks that tend to start on a trusted site, targeting security vulnerabilities in commonly used software. Because drive-by attacks can happen even if the user does not click or download anything on the page, the danger often goes unnoticed. For more info about drive-by attacks, see [Evolving Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to protect you from drive-by attacks](https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/12/16/SmartScreen-drive-by-improvements/#3B7Bb8bzeAPq8hXE.97) +- **Anti-phishing and anti-malware support.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps to protect users from sites that are reported to host phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malicious software. It can also help protect against deceptive advertisements, scam sites, and drive-by attacks. Drive-by attacks are web-based attacks that tend to start on a trusted site, targeting security vulnerabilities in commonly used software. Because drive-by attacks can happen even if the user does not click or download anything on the page, the danger often goes unnoticed. For more information about drive-by attacks, see [Evolving Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to protect you from drive-by attacks](https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/12/16/SmartScreen-drive-by-improvements/#3B7Bb8bzeAPq8hXE.97) - **Reputation-based URL and app protection.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen evaluates a website's URLs to determine if they're known to distribute or host unsafe content. It also provides reputation checks for apps, checking downloaded programs and the digital signature used to sign a file. If a URL, a file, an app, or a certificate has an established reputation, users won't see any warnings. If, however, there's no reputation, the item is marked as a higher risk and presents a warning to the user. -- **Operating system integration.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is integrated into the Windows 10 operating system. It checks any files an app (including 3rd-party browsers and email clients) attempts to download and run. +- **Operating system integration.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is integrated into the Windows 10 operating system. It checks any files an app (including 3rd-party browsers and email clients) that attempts to download and run. - **Improved heuristics and diagnostic data.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is constantly learning and endeavoring to stay up to date, so it can help to protect you against potentially malicious sites and files. @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen provide an early warning system against websites ## Submit files to Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for review -If you believe a warning or block was incorrectly shown for a file or application, or if you believe an undetected file is malware, you can [submit a file](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/filesubmission/) to Microsoft for review. For more info, see [Submit files for analysis](../intelligence/submission-guide.md). +If you believe a warning or block was incorrectly shown for a file or application, or if you believe an undetected file is malware, you can [submit a file](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/filesubmission/) to Microsoft for review. For more information, see [Submit files for analysis](../intelligence/submission-guide.md). When submitting Microsoft Defender SmartScreen products, make sure to select **Microsoft Defender SmartScreen** from the product menu. @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ When submitting Microsoft Defender SmartScreen products, make sure to select **M ## Viewing Microsoft Defender SmartScreen anti-phishing events > [!NOTE] -> No SmartScreen events will be logged when using Microsoft Edge version 77 or later. +> No SmartScreen events will be logged when using Microsoft Edge version 77 or later. When Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warns or blocks a user from a website, it's logged as [Event 1035 - Anti-Phishing](/previous-versions/windows/internet-explorer/ie-developer/compatibility/dd565657(v=vs.85)). @@ -93,3 +93,4 @@ wevtutil sl Microsoft-Windows-SmartScreen/Debug /e:true - [SmartScreen Frequently Asked Questions](https://fb.smartscreen.microsoft.com/smartscreenfaq.aspx) - [Threat protection](../index.md) - [Available Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings) +- [Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) From 142a42091d8cf2914c377ed8e69036a568d03e0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:46:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 113/192] updated the warning --- windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md | 1 - .../microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md index 1ff78fcccf..71dc0a0ee7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ ms.date: 08/13/2018 # RemoteWipe CSP - The RemoteWipe configuration service provider can be used by mobile operators DM server or enterprise management server to remotely wipe a device. The RemoteWipe configuration service provider can make the data stored in memory and hard disks difficult to recover if the device is remotely wiped after being lost or stolen. The following example shows the RemoteWipe configuration service provider management object in tree format as used by both OMA DM and OMA Client Provisioning. Enterprise IT Professionals can update these settings by using the Exchange Server. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md index b8315b0805..cbfdb726e5 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md @@ -93,4 +93,4 @@ wevtutil sl Microsoft-Windows-SmartScreen/Debug /e:true - [SmartScreen Frequently Asked Questions](https://fb.smartscreen.microsoft.com/smartscreenfaq.aspx) - [Threat protection](../index.md) - [Available Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings) -- [Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) +- [Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference) From 5729f205dace9b399877ddab8fd71ce4027725c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:57:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 114/192] updated the warning message --- .../microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md index cbfdb726e5..9ee78613b9 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md @@ -93,4 +93,4 @@ wevtutil sl Microsoft-Windows-SmartScreen/Debug /e:true - [SmartScreen Frequently Asked Questions](https://fb.smartscreen.microsoft.com/smartscreenfaq.aspx) - [Threat protection](../index.md) - [Available Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings) -- [Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference) +- [Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file From cf33a8f347b929bf67e33691dd74feb0837f9eac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:30:37 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 115/192] updated the warning --- .../microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md index 9ee78613b9..8f1a4ae578 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md @@ -93,4 +93,4 @@ wevtutil sl Microsoft-Windows-SmartScreen/Debug /e:true - [SmartScreen Frequently Asked Questions](https://fb.smartscreen.microsoft.com/smartscreenfaq.aspx) - [Threat protection](../index.md) - [Available Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings) -- [Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +- [Configuration service provider reference](../../../client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-reference.md#configuration-service-provider-reference) \ No newline at end of file From b85e065aee826b92d15b63dd5fa3189319577c2b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:40:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 116/192] Update microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md --- .../microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md index 8f1a4ae578..e8290ad47b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md @@ -93,4 +93,4 @@ wevtutil sl Microsoft-Windows-SmartScreen/Debug /e:true - [SmartScreen Frequently Asked Questions](https://fb.smartscreen.microsoft.com/smartscreenfaq.aspx) - [Threat protection](../index.md) - [Available Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings) -- [Configuration service provider reference](../../../client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-reference.md#configuration-service-provider-reference) \ No newline at end of file +- [Configuration service provider reference](/windows/client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-reference.md#configuration-service-provider-reference) \ No newline at end of file From 22c0de6f7bb7fb5c2065c111dcded0607e9c8453 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benny Shilpa Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 19:54:39 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 117/192] changes to metedata --- windows/client-management/mdm/get-inventory.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/get-localized-product-details.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/get-offline-license.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-details.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-package.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-packages.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/get-seat.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats-assigned-to-a-user.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-ddf.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/index.md | 1 - .../mdm/management-tool-for-windows-store-for-business.md | 1 - .../client-management/mdm/mdm-enrollment-of-windows-devices.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/mobile-device-enrollment.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/nap-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/napdef-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/networkqospolicy-ddf.md | 1 - .../mdm/new-in-windows-mdm-enrollment-management.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/office-ddf.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/oma-dm-protocol-support.md | 1 - .../mdm/on-premise-authentication-device-enrollment.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-ddf.md | 1 - .../mdm/policy-configuration-service-provider.md | 1 - 27 files changed, 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-inventory.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-inventory.md index 1528b38039..c4613e5251 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-inventory.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-inventory.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: The Get Inventory operation retrieves information from the Microsof MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.get\_seatblock' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.get\_inventory' -ms.assetid: C5485722-FC49-4358-A097-74169B204E74 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-localized-product-details.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-localized-product-details.md index 42e72419df..1b91dfb6f8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-localized-product-details.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-localized-product-details.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Get localized product details description: The Get localized product details operation retrieves the localization information of a product from the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: EF6AFCA9-8699-46C9-A3BB-CD2750C07901 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-offline-license.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-offline-license.md index b75fe48a08..24ff7dd8f5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-offline-license.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-offline-license.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Get offline license description: The Get offline license operation retrieves the offline license information of a product from the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: 08DAD813-CF4D-42D6-A783-994A03AEE051 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-details.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-details.md index 091c5884ce..2b5f901e1d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-details.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-details.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Get product details description: The Get product details operation retrieves the product information from the Microsoft Store for Business for a specific application. -ms.assetid: BC432EBA-CE5E-43BD-BD54-942774767286 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-package.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-package.md index 42061b81b9..aaeb5a3b5e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-package.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-package.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Get product package description: The Get product package operation retrieves the information about a specific application in the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: 4314C65E-6DDC-405C-A591-D66F799A341F ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-packages.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-packages.md index 3cb5f24efe..3eb39cbd7c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-packages.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-product-packages.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Get product packages description: The Get product packages operation retrieves the information about applications in the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: 039468BF-B9EE-4E1C-810C-9ACDD55C0835 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seat.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seat.md index b8b6aa4fa6..d0aec2af0b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seat.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seat.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Get seat description: The Get seat operation retrieves the information about an active seat for a specified user in the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: 715BAEB2-79FD-4945-A57F-482F9E7D07C6 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats-assigned-to-a-user.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats-assigned-to-a-user.md index 5f70d09f93..a657aa4026 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats-assigned-to-a-user.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats-assigned-to-a-user.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Get seats assigned to a user description: The Get seats assigned to a user operation retrieves information about assigned seats in the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: CB963E44-8C7C-46F9-A979-89BBB376172B ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats.md index 8872ddf1ec..2dc6f0a475 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/get-seats.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Get seats description: The Get seats operation retrieves the information about active seats in the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: 32945788-47AC-4259-B616-F359D48F4F2F ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-csp.md index 4933026bdc..a2bea9cc23 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Device HealthAttestation CSP description: Learn how the DHA-CSP enables enterprise IT managers to assess if a device is booted to a trusted and compliant state, and take enterprise policy actions. -ms.assetid: 6F2D783C-F6B4-4A81-B9A2-522C4661D1AC ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-ddf.md index 6272e91bf1..65cf48aeb7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/healthattestation-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: HealthAttestation DDF description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the HealthAttestation configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: D20AC78D-D2D4-434B-B9FD-294BCD9D1DDE ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md index 7fe9cd95eb..b1e913721b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/index.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Windows 10 and Windows 11 provides an enterprise-level solution to MS-HAID: - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.provisioning\_and\_device\_management' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.mobile\_device\_management\_windows\_mdm' -ms.assetid: 50ac90a7-713e-4487-9cb9-b6d6fdaa4e5b ms.author: dansimp ms.topic: article ms.prod: w10 diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/management-tool-for-windows-store-for-business.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/management-tool-for-windows-store-for-business.md index d210a1ee7e..c472c83092 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/management-tool-for-windows-store-for-business.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/management-tool-for-windows-store-for-business.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: The Microsoft Store for Business has a new web service designed for MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.business\_store\_portal\_management\_tool' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.management\_tool\_for\_windows\_store\_for\_business' -ms.assetid: 0E39AE85-1703-4B24-9A7F-831C6455068F ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/mdm-enrollment-of-windows-devices.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/mdm-enrollment-of-windows-devices.md index 632623eed5..1480b99049 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/mdm-enrollment-of-windows-devices.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/mdm-enrollment-of-windows-devices.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Learn about mobile device management (MDM) enrollment of Windows 10 MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.enrollment\_ui' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.mdm\_enrollment\_of\_windows\_devices' -ms.assetid: 4651C81B-D2D6-446A-AA24-04D01C1D0883 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/mobile-device-enrollment.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/mobile-device-enrollment.md index 7a55677360..b02ed00f8b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/mobile-device-enrollment.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/mobile-device-enrollment.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Mobile device enrollment description: Learn how mobile device enrollment verifies that only authenticated and authorized devices can be managed by their enterprise. -ms.assetid: 08C8B3DB-3263-414B-A368-F47B94F47A11 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/nap-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/nap-csp.md index c29289fd2b..30a9bd5f9a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/nap-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/nap-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: NAP CSP description: Learn how the Network Access Point (NAP) configuration service provider (CSP) is used to manage and query GPRS and CDMA connections. -ms.assetid: 82f04492-88a6-4afd-af10-a62b8d444d21 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/napdef-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/napdef-csp.md index 075e0f6619..b96f2ba5b9 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/napdef-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/napdef-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: NAPDEF CSP description: Learn how the NAPDEF configuration service provider (CSP) is used to add, modify, or delete WAP network access points (NAPs). -ms.assetid: 9bcc65dd-a72b-4f90-aba7-4066daa06988 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/networkqospolicy-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/networkqospolicy-ddf.md index 379f5051ca..0ba34a7805 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/networkqospolicy-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/networkqospolicy-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: NetworkQoSPolicy DDF description: View the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the NetworkQoSPolicy configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp 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 90157cf9e6..d689d8794d 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 @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Discover what's new and breaking changes in Windows 10 and Windows MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.mdm\_enrollment\_and\_management\_overview' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.new\_in\_windows\_mdm\_enrollment\_management' -ms.assetid: 9C42064F-091C-4901-BC73-9ABE79EE4224 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-csp.md index 039ac5d742..59bf53dfa1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: NodeCache CSP description: Use the NodeCache configuration service provider (CSP) to synchronize, monitor, and manage the client cache. -ms.assetid: b4dd2b0d-79ef-42ac-ab5b-ee07b3097876 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-ddf-file.md index a344d5d843..e62ba59a21 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/nodecache-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: NodeCache DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the NodeCache configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: d7605098-12aa-4423-89ae-59624fa31236 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/office-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/office-ddf.md index dedda7070e..05bf3efc0f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/office-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/office-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Office DDF description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Office configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/oma-dm-protocol-support.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/oma-dm-protocol-support.md index 04d615adff..0a6a1332c0 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/oma-dm-protocol-support.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/oma-dm-protocol-support.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: OMA DM protocol support description: See how the OMA DM client communicates with the server over HTTPS and uses DM Sync (OMA DM v1.2) as the message payload. -ms.assetid: e882aaae-447e-4bd4-9275-463824da4fa0 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/on-premise-authentication-device-enrollment.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/on-premise-authentication-device-enrollment.md index 97f5528a43..4d789fb346 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/on-premise-authentication-device-enrollment.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/on-premise-authentication-device-enrollment.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: On-premises authentication device enrollment description: This section provides an example of the mobile device enrollment protocol using on-premises authentication policy. -ms.assetid: 626AC8B4-7575-4C41-8D59-185D607E3A47 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-csp.md index 21cc92b117..961343eb26 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: PassportForWork CSP description: The PassportForWork configuration service provider is used to provision Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work). -ms.assetid: 3BAE4827-5497-41EE-B47F-5C071ADB2C51 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-ddf.md index c8bf22bdf1..0b43dbee05 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/passportforwork-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: PassportForWork DDF description: View the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the PassportForWork configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: A2182898-1577-4675-BAE5-2A3A9C2AAC9B ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-configuration-service-provider.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-configuration-service-provider.md index 2c89a44f21..023ece8e40 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-configuration-service-provider.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-configuration-service-provider.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP description: Learn how the Policy configuration service provider (CSP) enables the enterprise to configure policies on Windows 10 and Windows 11. -ms.assetid: 4F3A1134-D401-44FC-A583-6EDD3070BA4F ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp From e212d751548c243e90eaac74451b5b9235efeb3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benny Shilpa Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 20:37:18 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 118/192] changes to metadata --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/policymanager-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/provisioning-csp.md | 2 -- windows/client-management/mdm/proxy-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/push-notification-windows-mdm.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/reclaim-seat-from-user.md | 1 - .../register-your-free-azure-active-directory-subscription.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md | 1 - .../mdm/rest-api-reference-windows-store-for-business.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/securitypolicy-csp.md | 1 - .../client-management/mdm/server-requirements-windows-mdm.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/storage-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/storage-ddf-file.md | 1 - .../mdm/structure-of-oma-dm-provisioning-files.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/supl-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-ddf.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/update-ddf-file.md | 1 - .../using-powershell-scripting-with-the-wmi-bridge-provider.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-ddf-file.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-ddf-file.md | 1 - .../client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md | 1 - .../mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-csp.md | 1 - .../mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-ddf.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-ddf-file.md | 1 - .../client-management/mdm/wmi-providers-supported-in-windows.md | 1 - 57 files changed, 58 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-ddf-file.md index 4294786148..bffc844378 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Policy configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: D90791B5-A772-4AF8-B058-5D566865AF8D ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policymanager-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policymanager-csp.md index ecef629054..39674a5d28 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policymanager-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policymanager-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: PolicyManager CSP description: Learn how PolicyManager CSP is deprecated. For Windows 10 devices you should use Policy CSP, which replaces PolicyManager CSP. -ms.assetid: 048427b1-6024-4660-8660-bd91c583f7f9 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/provisioning-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/provisioning-csp.md index 6e19fc3072..91e5ac7b19 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/provisioning-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/provisioning-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Provisioning CSP description: The Provisioning configuration service provider is used for bulk user enrollment to an MDM service. -ms.assetid: 5D6C17BE-727A-4AFA-9F30-B34C1EA1D2AE ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp @@ -14,7 +13,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # Provisioning CSP - The Provisioning configuration service provider is used for bulk user enrollment to an MDM service. > [!NOTE] diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/proxy-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/proxy-csp.md index 33a8847c7f..7ad3c65682 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/proxy-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/proxy-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: PROXY CSP description: Learn how the PROXY configuration service provider (CSP) is used to configure proxy connections. -ms.assetid: 9904d44c-4a1e-4ae7-a6c7-5dba06cb16ce ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/push-notification-windows-mdm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/push-notification-windows-mdm.md index 43c7d7baf5..5c41f9aa36 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/push-notification-windows-mdm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/push-notification-windows-mdm.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: The DMClient CSP supports the ability to configure push-initiated d MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.push\_notification\_support\_for\_device\_management' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.push\_notification\_windows\_mdm' -ms.assetid: 9031C4FE-212A-4481-A1B0-4C3190B388AE ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md index cc8752d76b..a1895d84c5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: PXLOGICAL configuration service provider description: The PXLOGICAL configuration service provider is used to add, remove, or modify WAP logical and physical proxies by using WAP or the standard Windows techniques. -ms.assetid: b5fc84d4-aa32-4edd-95f1-a6a9c0feb459 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-csp.md index 95d4d915de..b52bb80cca 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Reboot CSP description: Learn how the Reboot configuration service provider (CSP) is used to configure reboot settings. -ms.assetid: 4E3F1225-BBAD-40F5-A1AB-FF221B6BAF48 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-ddf-file.md index aa6d711c71..a99a4cfc4d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/reboot-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Reboot DDF file description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Reboot configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: ABBD850C-E744-462C-88E7-CA3F43D80DB1 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/reclaim-seat-from-user.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/reclaim-seat-from-user.md index 89bfa7164d..c5f35430d4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/reclaim-seat-from-user.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/reclaim-seat-from-user.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Reclaim seat from user description: The Reclaim seat from user operation returns reclaimed seats for a user in the Microsoft Store for Business. -ms.assetid: E2C3C899-D0AD-469A-A319-31A420472A4C ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp 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 0d32ea3135..a51ff42cae 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 @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Register your free Azure Active Directory subscription 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 ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md index 51ce1f0fd5..dec689ae00 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: RemoteFind CSP description: The RemoteFind configuration service provider retrieves the location information for a particular device. -ms.assetid: 2EB02824-65BF-4B40-A338-672D219AF5A0 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-ddf-file.md index e6b61e9477..5c103ed441 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: RemoteFind DDF file description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the RemoteFind configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: 5864CBB8-2030-459E-BCF6-9ACB69206FEA ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-csp.md index 548923b5fe..0e0012bb4b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: RemoteRing CSP description: The RemoteRing CSP can be used to remotely trigger a device to produce an audible ringing sound regardless of the volume that's set on the device. -ms.assetid: 70015243-c07f-46cb-a0f9-4b4ad13a5609 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-ddf-file.md index 763d8b6a90..509dd8edc7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotering-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: RemoteRing DDF file description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the RemoteRing configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML. -ms.assetid: 6815267F-212B-4370-8B72-A457E8000F7B ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md index 1ff78fcccf..2138f28f53 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: RemoteWipe CSP description: Learn how the RemoteWipe configuration service provider (CSP) can be used by mobile operators DM server or enterprise management server to remotely wipe a device. -ms.assetid: 6e89bd37-7680-4940-8a67-11ed062ffb70 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-ddf-file.md index b423d893d9..18769d65c7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotewipe-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: RemoteWipe DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the RemoteWipe configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 10ec4fb7-f911-4d0c-9a8f-e96bf5faea0c ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-csp.md index 3167a33adc..70b19c930c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Reporting CSP description: The Reporting configuration service provider is used to retrieve Windows Information Protection (formerly known as Enterprise Data Protection) and security auditing logs. -ms.assetid: 148441A6-D9E1-43D8-ADEE-FB62E85A39F7 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md index d5d716e6bb..5393f33827 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/reporting-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Reporting DDF file 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 ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/rest-api-reference-windows-store-for-business.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/rest-api-reference-windows-store-for-business.md index db7f1cc835..ef51421942 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/rest-api-reference-windows-store-for-business.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/rest-api-reference-windows-store-for-business.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Learn how the REST API reference for Microsoft Store for Business i MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.business\_store\_portal\_management\_rest\_api\_reference' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.rest\_api\_reference\_windows\_store\_for\_Business' -ms.assetid: 8C48A879-525A-471F-B0FD-506E743A7D2F ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-csp.md index 3b298a1606..973b2dc1c2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: RootCATrustedCertificates CSP description: Learn how the RootCATrustedCertificates configuration service provider (CSP) enables the enterprise to set the Root Certificate Authority (CA) certificates. -ms.assetid: F2F25DEB-9DB3-40FB-BC3C-B816CE470D61 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-ddf-file.md index 78f3e0b69e..acf09d46a0 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/rootcacertificates-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: RootCATrustedCertificates DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the RootCACertificates configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 06D8787B-D3E1-4D4B-8A21-8045A8F85C1C ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-csp.md index bdc2932777..6a5a559fdb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SecureAssessment CSP description: Learn how the SecureAssessment configuration service provider (CSP) is used to provide configuration information for the secure assessment browser. -ms.assetid: 6808BE4B-961E-4638-BF15-FD7841D1C00A ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-ddf-file.md index 76fa3dcb8b..93079384e1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SecureAssessment DDF file description: View the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the SecureAssessment configuration service provider. DDF files are used only with OMA DM provisioning XML -ms.assetid: 68D17F2A-FAEA-4608-8727-DBEC1D7BE48A ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/securitypolicy-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/securitypolicy-csp.md index 5664077e3e..9a73f45ba5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/securitypolicy-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/securitypolicy-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SecurityPolicy CSP description: The SecurityPolicy CSP is used to configure security policy settings for WAP push, OMA DM, Service Indication (SI), Service Loading (SL), and MMS. -ms.assetid: 6014f8fe-f91b-49f3-a357-bdf625545bc9 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/server-requirements-windows-mdm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/server-requirements-windows-mdm.md index 76c6a97981..f0cade5d43 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/server-requirements-windows-mdm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/server-requirements-windows-mdm.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Learn about the general server requirements for using OMA DM to man MS-HAID: - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.server\_requirements\_for\_oma\_dm' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.server\_requirements\_windows\_mdm' -ms.assetid: 5b90b631-62a6-4949-b53a-01275fd304b2 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md index 7f8d360143..ab53584baa 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SharedPC CSP description: Learn how the SharedPC configuration service provider is used to configure settings for Shared PC usage. -ms.assetid: 31273166-1A1E-4F96-B176-CB42ECB80957 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-ddf-file.md index 362f24ac59..cc9075b25e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SharedPC DDF file description: Learn how the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the SharedPC configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 70234197-07D4-478E-97BB-F6C651C0B970 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/storage-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/storage-csp.md index 65bbfb02c9..d9df5b94c6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/storage-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/storage-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Storage CSP description: Learn how the Storage enterprise configuration service provider (CSP) is used to configure the storage card settings. -ms.assetid: b19bdb54-53ed-42ce-a5a1-269379013f57 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/storage-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/storage-ddf-file.md index 83acf0f5a6..c5870a9cb4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/storage-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/storage-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Storage DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Storage configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 247062A3-4DFB-4B14-A3D1-68D02C27703C ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/structure-of-oma-dm-provisioning-files.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/structure-of-oma-dm-provisioning-files.md index 5c0940030d..15ee879130 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/structure-of-oma-dm-provisioning-files.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/structure-of-oma-dm-provisioning-files.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Structure of OMA DM provisioning files description: Learn about the structure of OMA DM provisioning files, for example how each message is composed of a header, specified by the SyncHdr element, and a message body. -ms.assetid: 7bd3ef57-c76c-459b-b63f-c5a333ddc2bc ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md index 61cb297fdf..7efdff3ed4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SUPL CSP description: Learn how the SUPL configuration service provider (CSP) is used to configure the location client. -ms.assetid: afad0120-1126-4fc5-8e7a-64b9f2a5eae1 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-ddf-file.md index dec54b3f0a..5d250c07da 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/supl-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SUPL DDF file description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the SUPL configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 514B7854-80DC-4ED9-9805-F5276BF38034 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md index 1e276239dd..5e8e60c714 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SurfaceHub CSP description: The SurfaceHub configuration service provider (CSP) is used to configure Microsoft Surface Hub settings. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1511. -ms.assetid: 36FBBC32-AD6A-41F1-86BF-B384891AA693 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-ddf-file.md index 70ed2fa2a4..1a8a825bde 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: SurfaceHub DDF file description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the SurfaceHub configuration service provider. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1511. -ms.assetid: D34DA1C2-09A2-4BA3-BE99-AC483C278436 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md index 1904740772..afc9eddd8d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: UnifiedWriteFilter CSP 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 ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-ddf.md index f91c0ba659..51a25e686a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: UnifiedWriteFilter DDF File description: UnifiedWriteFilter DDF File -ms.assetid: 23A7316E-A298-43F7-9407-A65155C8CEA6 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md index c728cdb027..b8505eb687 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Update CSP description: Learn how the Update configuration service provider (CSP) enables IT administrators to manage and control the rollout of new updates. -ms.assetid: F1627B57-0749-47F6-A066-677FDD3D7359 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/update-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/update-ddf-file.md index efba4330c5..3daad32697 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/update-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/update-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Update DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Update configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: E236E468-88F3-402A-BA7A-834ED38DD388 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/using-powershell-scripting-with-the-wmi-bridge-provider.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/using-powershell-scripting-with-the-wmi-bridge-provider.md index 7dee32b407..6d66ae073b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/using-powershell-scripting-with-the-wmi-bridge-provider.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/using-powershell-scripting-with-the-wmi-bridge-provider.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Using PowerShell scripting with the WMI Bridge Provider description: This topic covers using PowerShell Cmdlet scripts to configure per-user and per-device policy settings, and how to invoke methods through the WMI Bridge Provider. -ms.assetid: 238D45AD-3FD8-46F9-B7FB-6AEE42BE4C08 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-csp.md index 4e2ae5fec4..e26ae9c716 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: VPN CSP description: Learn how the VPN configuration service provider (CSP) allows the mobile device management (MDM) server to configure the VPN profile of the device. -ms.assetid: 05ca946a-1c0b-4e11-8d7e-854e14740707 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-ddf-file.md index ba5b9526f2..a59443bf05 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpn-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: VPN DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the VPN configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 728FCD9C-0B8E-413B-B54A-CD72C9F2B9EE ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md index 07dbd492dc..8f685802c5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: VPNv2 CSP description: Learn how the VPNv2 configuration service provider (CSP) allows the mobile device management (MDM) server to configure the VPN profile of the device. -ms.assetid: 51ADA62E-1EE5-4F15-B2AD-52867F5B2AD2 ms.reviewer: pesmith manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-ddf-file.md index 7ac4734a65..072648238a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: VPNv2 DDF file description: This topic shows the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the VPNv2 configuration service provider. -ms.assetid: 4E2F36B7-D2EE-4F48-AD1A-6BDE7E72CC94 ms.reviewer: pesmith manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md index d318a8734b..59996de200 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-profile-xsd.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: ProfileXML XSD description: Here's the XSD for the ProfileXML node in VPNv2 CSP for Windows 10 and some profile examples. -ms.assetid: 2F32E14B-F9B9-4760-AE94-E57F1D4DFDB3 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md index fca8b3674b..032a13a12c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: w4 APPLICATION CSP description: Use an APPLICATION configuration service provider (CSP) that has an APPID of w4 to configure Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). -ms.assetid: ef42b82a-1f04-49e4-8a48-bd4e439fc43a ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md index 139c2e3cfd..a3147f4436 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: w7 APPLICATION CSP description: Learn that the APPLICATION configuration service provider (CSP) that has an APPID of w7 is used for bootstrapping a device with an OMA DM account. -ms.assetid: 10f8aa16-5c89-455d-adcd-d7fb45d4e768 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-csp.md index c88fc017ab..d84c520dcb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: WiFi CSP description: The WiFi configuration service provider (CSP) provides the functionality to add or delete Wi-Fi networks on a Windows device. -ms.assetid: f927cb5f-9555-4029-838b-03fb68937f06 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-ddf-file.md index c64fc0e3c2..e0535d41b2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/wifi-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: WiFi DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the WiFi configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 00DE1DA7-23DE-4871-B3F0-28EB29A62D61 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-csp.md index a537048478..1e24be3a6b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Win32AppInventory CSP description: Learn how the Win32AppInventory configuration service provider (CSP) is used to provide an inventory of installed applications on a device. -ms.assetid: C0DEDD51-4EAD-4F8E-AEE2-CBE9658BCA22 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-ddf-file.md index a70763abb9..d7b403f521 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/win32appinventory-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: Win32AppInventory DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the Win32AppInventory configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: F6BCC10B-BFE4-40AB-AEEE-34679A4E15B0 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md index d9ef683424..6ae938bf13 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windows-mdm-enterprise-settings.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: The DM client manages the interaction between a device and a server MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.enterprise\_settings\_\_policies\_\_and\_app\_management' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.windows\_mdm\_enterprise\_settings' -ms.assetid: 92711D65-3022-4789-924B-602BE3187E23 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-csp.md index 2d7afd2ff5..046fe59768 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: WindowsAdvancedThreatProtection CSP description: The Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (WDATP) CSP allows IT Admins to onboard, determine configuration and health status, and offboard endpoints for WDATP. -ms.assetid: 6C3054CA-9890-4C08-9DB6-FBEEB74699A8 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-ddf.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-ddf.md index 93b378c6f0..7c16bf80a6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-ddf.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsadvancedthreatprotection-ddf.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: WindowsAdvancedThreatProtection DDF file description: Learn how the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the WindowsAdvancedThreatProtection configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 0C62A790-4351-48AF-89FD-7D46C42D13E0 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md index b50c42c129..7b0a05dfbf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: WindowsAutoPilot CSP description: Learn how without the ability to mark a device as remediation required, the device will remain in a broken state, which results in security and privacy concerns in Autopilot. -ms.assetid: E6BC6B0D-1F16-48A5-9AC4-76D69A7EDDA6 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: v-nsatapathy diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp.md index 0789764ab1..ad82680538 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: WindowsLicensing CSP description: Learn how the WindowsLicensing configuration service provider (CSP) is designed for licensing related management scenarios. -ms.assetid: E6BC6B0D-1F16-48A5-9AC4-76D69A7EDDA6 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-ddf-file.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-ddf-file.md index 5286cedaa2..1d6bbd5bd3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-ddf-file.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-ddf-file.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ --- title: WindowsLicensing DDF file description: Learn about the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) for the WindowsLicensing configuration service provider (CSP). -ms.assetid: 2A24C922-A167-4CEE-8F74-08E7453800D2 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/wmi-providers-supported-in-windows.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/wmi-providers-supported-in-windows.md index c968865ad0..c185fbbae1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/wmi-providers-supported-in-windows.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/wmi-providers-supported-in-windows.md @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ description: Manage settings and applications on devices that subscribe to the M MS-HAID: - 'p\_phdevicemgmt.wmi\_providers\_supported\_in\_windows\_10\_technical\_preview' - 'p\_phDeviceMgmt.wmi\_providers\_supported\_in\_windows' -ms.assetid: 7D533044-AAD7-4B8F-B71B-9D52C15A168A ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.author: dansimp From 1f75129a35c1273dcd97d9b653948218e1b41508 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 21:18:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 119/192] improving the content format and conistency --- .../mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md | 68 ++++++++++++++++--- ...olicy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md | 20 +++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md | 4 +- .../mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md | 9 ++- ...microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md | 12 ++-- 6 files changed, 87 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md index 3d13322718..1f0d50d501 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - UserRights -
    User rights are assigned for user accounts or groups. The name of the policy defines the user right in question, and the values are always users or groups. Values can be represented as SIDs or strings. For reference, see [Well-Known SID Structures](/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-dtyp/81d92bba-d22b-4a8c-908a-554ab29148ab). @@ -77,7 +76,7 @@ Here are examples of data fields. The encoded 0xF000 is the standard delimiter/s > [!NOTE] > `` is the entity encoding of 0xF000. -For example, the following syntax grants user rights to Authenticated Users and Replicator user groups: +For example, the following syntax grants user rights to Authenticated Users and Replicator user groups.: ```xml @@ -197,6 +196,7 @@ For example, the following syntax grants user rights to a specific user or group **UserRights/AccessCredentialManagerAsTrustedCaller** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -236,6 +236,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/AccessFromNetwork** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -259,6 +260,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users and groups are allowed to connect to the computer over the network. Remote Desktop Services isn't affected by this user right. + > [!NOTE] > Remote Desktop Services was called Terminal Services in previous versions of Windows Server. @@ -277,6 +279,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/ActAsPartOfTheOperatingSystem** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -300,6 +303,7 @@ GP Info: This user right allows a process to impersonate any user without authentication. The process can therefore gain access to the same local resources as that user. Processes that require this privilege should use the LocalSystem account, which already includes this privilege, rather than using a separate user account with this privilege specially assigned. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Assign this user right to trusted users only. @@ -318,6 +322,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/AllowLocalLogOn** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -341,6 +346,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users can sign in to the computer. + > [!NOTE] > Modifying this setting might affect compatibility with clients, services, and applications. For compatibility information about this setting, see [Allow log on locally](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=24268 ) at the Microsoft website. @@ -359,6 +365,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/BackupFilesAndDirectories** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -382,6 +389,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users can bypass file, directory, registry, and other persistent objects permissions when backing up files and directories. Specifically, this user right is similar to granting the following permissions to the user or group in question on all files and folders on the system: Traverse Folder/Execute File, Read. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Since users with this user right can read any registry settings and files, assign this user right to trusted users only. @@ -400,6 +408,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/ChangeSystemTime** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -423,8 +432,9 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users and groups can change the time and date on the internal clock of the computer. Users that are assigned this user right can affect the appearance of event logs. If the system time is changed, events that are logged will reflect this new time, not the actual time that the events occurred. + > [!CAUTION] -> Configuring user rights replaces existing users or groups previously assigned those user rights. The system requires that Local Service account (SID S-1-5-19) always has the ChangeSystemTime right. Therefore, Local Service must always be specified in addition to any other accounts being configured in this policy. +> Configuring user rights replaces existing users or groups previously assigned to those user rights. The system requires that Local Service account (SID S-1-5-19) always has the ChangeSystemTime right. Therefore, Local Service must always be specified in addition to any other accounts being configured in this policy. > > Not including the Local Service account will result in failure with the following error: > @@ -447,6 +457,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/CreateGlobalObjects** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -470,6 +481,7 @@ GP Info: This security setting determines whether users can create global objects that are available to all sessions. Users can still create objects that are specific to their own session if they don't have this user right. Users who can create global objects could affect processes that run under other users' sessions, which could lead to application failure or data corruption. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Assign this user right to trusted users only. @@ -488,6 +500,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/CreatePageFile** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -527,6 +540,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/CreatePermanentSharedObjects** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -566,6 +580,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/CreateSymbolicLinks** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -589,8 +604,10 @@ GP Info: This user right determines if the user can create a symbolic link from the computer they're signed in to. + > [!CAUTION] > This privilege should be given to trusted users only. Symbolic links can expose security vulnerabilities in applications that aren't designed to handle them. + > [!NOTE] > This setting can be used in conjunction with a symlink filesystem setting that can be manipulated with the command line utility to control the kinds of symlinks that are allowed on the machine. Type 'fsutil behavior set symlinkevaluation /?' at the command line to get more information about fsutil and symbolic links. @@ -609,6 +626,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/CreateToken** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -632,6 +650,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which accounts can be used by processes to create a token that can then be used to get access to any local resources when the process uses an internal application programming interface (API) to create an access token. This user right is used internally by the operating system. Unless it's necessary, don't assign this user right to a user, group, or process other than Local System. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Don't assign this user right to any user, group, or process that you don't want to take over the system. @@ -650,6 +669,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/DebugPrograms** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -673,6 +693,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users can attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel. Developers who are debugging their own applications don't need to be assigned this user right. Developers who are debugging new system components will need this user right to be able to do so. This user right provides complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Assign this user right to trusted users only. @@ -691,6 +712,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/DenyAccessFromNetwork** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -713,7 +735,7 @@ GP Info: -This user right determines which users are prevented from accessing a computer over the network. This policy setting supersedes the Access this computer from the network policy setting if a user account is subject to both policies. +This user right determines which users are prevented from accessing a computer over the network. This policy setting supersedes the Access to this computer from the network policy setting if a user account is subject to both policies. @@ -730,6 +752,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/DenyLocalLogOn** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -772,6 +795,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/DenyRemoteDesktopServicesLogOn** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -811,6 +835,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/EnableDelegation** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -834,6 +859,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users can set the Trusted for Delegation setting on a user or computer object. The user or object that is granted this privilege must have write access to the account control flags on the user or computer object. A server process running on a computer (or under a user context) that is trusted for delegation can access resources on another computer using delegated credentials of a client, as long as the client account doesn't have the Account can't be delegated account control flag set. + > [!CAUTION] > Misuse of this user right, or of the Trusted for Delegation setting, could make the network vulnerable to sophisticated attacks using Trojan horse programs that impersonate incoming clients and use their credentials to gain access to network resources. @@ -852,6 +878,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/GenerateSecurityAudits** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -891,6 +918,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/ImpersonateClient** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -914,14 +942,19 @@ GP Info: Assigning this user right to a user allows programs running on behalf of that user to impersonate a client. Requiring this user right for this kind of impersonation prevents an unauthorized user from convincing a client to connect (for example, by remote procedure call (RPC) or named pipes) to a service that they have created and then impersonating that client, which can elevate the unauthorized user's permissions to administrative or system levels. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Assign this user right to trusted users only. + > [!NOTE] > By default, services that are started by the Service Control Manager have the built-in Service group added to their access tokens. Component Object Model (COM) servers that are started by the COM infrastructure and that are configured to run under a specific account also have the Service group added to their access tokens. As a result, these services get this user right when they are started. In addition, a user can also impersonate an access token if any of the following conditions exist. -1) The access token that is being impersonated is for this user. -2) The user, in this sign-in session, created the access token by signing in to the network with explicit credentials. -3) The requested level is less than Impersonate, such as Anonymous or Identify. + +1. The access token that is being impersonated is for this user. +1. The user, in this sign-in session, created the access token by signing in to the network with explicit credentials. +1. The requested level is less than Impersonate, such as Anonymous or Identify. + Because of these factors, users don't usually need this user right. + > [!WARNING] > If you enable this setting, programs that previously had the Impersonate privilege might lose it, and they might not run. @@ -940,6 +973,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/IncreaseSchedulingPriority** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -984,6 +1018,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/LoadUnloadDeviceDrivers** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1007,6 +1042,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users can dynamically load and unload device drivers or other code in to kernel mode. This user right doesn't apply to Plug and Play device drivers. It's recommended that you don't assign this privilege to other users. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Don't assign this user right to any user, group, or process that you don't want to take over the system. @@ -1025,6 +1061,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/LockMemory** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1064,6 +1101,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/ManageAuditingAndSecurityLog** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1103,6 +1141,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/ManageVolume** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1125,7 +1164,7 @@ GP Info: -This user right determines which users and groups can run maintenance tasks on a volume, such as remote defragmentation. Use caution when assigning this user right. Users with this user right can explore disks and extend files in to memory that contains other data. When the extended files are opened, the user might be able to read and modify the acquired data. +This user right determines which users and groups can run maintenance tasks on a volume, such as remote de-fragmentation. Use caution when assigning this user right. Users with this user right can explore disks and extend files in to memory that contains other data. When the extended files are opened, the user might be able to read and modify the acquired data. @@ -1142,6 +1181,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/ModifyFirmwareEnvironment** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1165,6 +1205,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines who can modify firmware environment values. Firmware environment variables are settings stored in the nonvolatile RAM of non-x86-based computers. The effect of the setting depends on the processor. On x86-based computers, the only firmware environment value that can be modified by assigning this user right is the Last Known Good Configuration setting, which should be modified only by the system. On Itanium-based computers, boot information is stored in nonvolatile RAM. Users must be assigned this user right to run bootcfg.exe and to change the Default Operating System setting on Startup and Recovery in System Properties. On all computers, this user right is required to install or upgrade Windows. + > [!NOTE] > This security setting doesn't affect who can modify the system environment variables and user environment variables that are displayed on the Advanced tab of System Properties. @@ -1183,6 +1224,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/ModifyObjectLabel** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1222,6 +1264,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/ProfileSingleProcess** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1261,6 +1304,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/RemoteShutdown** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1300,6 +1344,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/RestoreFilesAndDirectories** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1323,6 +1368,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users can bypass file, directory, registry, and other persistent objects permissions when restoring backed up files and directories, and it determines which users can set any valid security principal as the owner of an object. Specifically, this user right is similar to granting the following permissions to the user or group in question on all files and folders on the system: Traverse Folder/Execute File, Write. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Since users with this user right can overwrite registry settings, hide data, and gain ownership of system objects, assign this user right to trusted users only. @@ -1341,6 +1387,7 @@ GP Info: **UserRights/TakeOwnership** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1364,6 +1411,7 @@ GP Info: This user right determines which users can take ownership of any securable object in the system, including Active Directory objects, files and folders, printers, registry keys, processes, and threads. + > [!CAUTION] > Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Since owners of objects have full control of them, assign this user right to trusted users only. @@ -1378,3 +1426,7 @@ GP Info:
    + +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md index 2ca5d714a9..d2b0d47276 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md @@ -28,13 +28,13 @@ manager: dansimp -
    **VirtualizationBasedTechnology/HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Allows the IT admin to control the state of Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) on devices. HVCI is a feature within Virtualization Based Security, and is frequently referred to as Memory integrity. Learn more [here](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs). +Allows the IT admin to control the state of Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI) on devices. HVCI is a feature within Virtualization Based Security, and is frequently referred to as Memory integrity. Learn more [here](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs). >[!NOTE] >After the policy is pushed, a system reboot will be required to change the state of HVCI. @@ -66,9 +66,9 @@ Allows the IT admin to control the state of Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity The following are the supported values: -- 0: (Disabled) Turns off Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity remotely if configured previously without UEFI Lock -- 1: (Enabled with UEFI lock) Turns on Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity with UEFI lock -- 2: (Enabled without lock) Turns on Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity without UEFI lock +- 0: (Disabled) Turns off Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity remotely if configured previously without UEFI Lock. +- 1: (Enabled with UEFI lock) Turns on Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity with UEFI lock. +- 2: (Enabled without lock) Turns on Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity without UEFI lock. @@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ The following are the supported values: **VirtualizationBasedTechnology/RequireUEFIMemoryAttributesTable** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -106,7 +107,7 @@ The following are the supported values: -Allows the IT admin to control the state of Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) on devices. HVCI is a feature within Virtualization Based Security, and is frequently referred to as Memory integrity. Learn more [here](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs). +Allows the IT admin to control the state of Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI) on devices. HVCI is a feature within Virtualization Based Security, and is frequently referred to as Memory integrity. Learn more [here](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs). >[!NOTE] >After the policy is pushed, a system reboot will be required to change the state of HVCI. @@ -116,8 +117,8 @@ Allows the IT admin to control the state of Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity The following are the supported values: -- 0: (Disabled) Do not require UEFI Memory Attributes Table -- 1: (Enabled) Require UEFI Memory Attributes Table +- 0: (Disabled) Do not require UEFI Memory Attributes Table. +- 1: (Enabled) Require UEFI Memory Attributes Table. @@ -131,3 +132,6 @@ The following are the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md index 6558defef0..593806d14f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Value type is int. The following list shows the supported values: +Supported value type is int. The following list shows the supported values: - 0 - access to ink workspace is disabled. The feature is turned off. - 1 - ink workspace is enabled (feature is turned on), but the user cannot access it above the lock screen. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md index dcd3751ad4..c93eeb7247 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md @@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ Allow or disallow turning off the projection to a PC. If you set it to 0 (zero), your PC isn't discoverable and you can't project to it. If you set it to 1, your PC is discoverable and you can project to it above the lock screen. The user has an option to turn it always on or always off except for manual launch. In PCs that support Miracast, after the policy is applied you can verify the setting from the user interface in **Settings** > **System** > **Projecting to this PC**. -Value type is integer. +Supported value type is integer. @@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ Allow or disallow requirement for a PIN for pairing. If you turn on this policy, the pairing ceremony for new devices will always require a PIN. If you turn off this policy or don't configure it, a PIN isn't required for pairing. In PCs that support Miracast, after the policy is applied you can verify the setting from the user interface in **Settings** > **System** > **Projecting to this PC**. -Value type is integer. +Supported value type is integer. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md index 1f1f11f0bd..b5198ea0d5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsautopilot-csp.md @@ -25,17 +25,20 @@ The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Education|No|Yes| > [!WARNING] -> Some information relates to prereleased product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. +> Some information relates to pre-released product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. The WindowsAutopilot CSP exposes Windows Autopilot related device information. The WindowsAutopilot CSP collects hardware information about a device and formats it into a BLOB. This BLOB is used as input for calling Windows Autopilot Service to mark a device as remediation required if the device underwent a hardware change that affects its ability to use Windows Autopilot. **./Vendor/MSFT/WindowsAutopilot** -Root node. Supported operation is Get. +Root node for the WindowsAutopilot configuration service provider. +Supported operation is Get. **HardwareMismatchRemediationData** -Interior node. Supported operation is Get. Collects hardware information about a device and returns it as an encoded string. This string is used as input for calling Windows Autopilot Service to remediate a device if the device underwent a hardware change that affects its ability to use Windows Autopilot. +Interior node for the HardwareMismatchRemediationData configuration service provider. Collects hardware information about a device and returns it as an encoded string. This string is used as input for calling Windows Autopilot Service to remediate a device if the device underwent a hardware change that affects its ability to use Windows Autopilot. + +Supported operation is Get. ## Related topics diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md index e8290ad47b..a15177d7df 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview.md @@ -40,17 +40,17 @@ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen provide an early warning system against websites that might engage in phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malware through a socially engineered attack. The primary benefits are: -- **Anti-phishing and anti-malware support.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps to protect users from sites that are reported to host phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malicious software. It can also help protect against deceptive advertisements, scam sites, and drive-by attacks. Drive-by attacks are web-based attacks that tend to start on a trusted site, targeting security vulnerabilities in commonly used software. Because drive-by attacks can happen even if the user does not click or download anything on the page, the danger often goes unnoticed. For more information about drive-by attacks, see [Evolving Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to protect you from drive-by attacks](https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/12/16/SmartScreen-drive-by-improvements/#3B7Bb8bzeAPq8hXE.97) +- **Anti-phishing and anti-malware support:** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps to protect users from sites that are reported to host phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malicious software. It can also help protect against deceptive advertisements, scam sites, and drive-by attacks. Drive-by attacks are web-based attacks that tend to start on a trusted site, targeting security vulnerabilities in commonly used software. Because drive-by attacks can happen even if the user does not click or download anything on the page, the danger often goes unnoticed. For more information about drive-by attacks, see [Evolving Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to protect you from drive-by attacks](https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/12/16/SmartScreen-drive-by-improvements/#3B7Bb8bzeAPq8hXE.97) -- **Reputation-based URL and app protection.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen evaluates a website's URLs to determine if they're known to distribute or host unsafe content. It also provides reputation checks for apps, checking downloaded programs and the digital signature used to sign a file. If a URL, a file, an app, or a certificate has an established reputation, users won't see any warnings. If, however, there's no reputation, the item is marked as a higher risk and presents a warning to the user. +- **Reputation-based URL and app protection:** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen evaluates a website's URLs to determine if they're known to distribute or host unsafe content. It also provides reputation checks for apps, checking downloaded programs and the digital signature used to sign a file. If a URL, a file, an app, or a certificate has an established reputation, users won't see any warnings. If, however, there's no reputation, the item is marked as a higher risk and presents a warning to the user. -- **Operating system integration.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is integrated into the Windows 10 operating system. It checks any files an app (including 3rd-party browsers and email clients) that attempts to download and run. +- **Operating system integration:** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is integrated into the Windows 10 operating system. It checks any files an app (including 3rd-party browsers and email clients) that attempts to download and run. -- **Improved heuristics and diagnostic data.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is constantly learning and endeavoring to stay up to date, so it can help to protect you against potentially malicious sites and files. +- **Improved heuristics and diagnostic data:** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is constantly learning and endeavoring to stay up to date, so it can help to protect you against potentially malicious sites and files. -- **Management through Group Policy and Microsoft Intune.** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen supports using both Group Policy and Microsoft Intune settings. For more info about all available settings, see [Available Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](microsoft-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md). +- **Management through Group Policy and Microsoft Intune:** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen supports using both Group Policy and Microsoft Intune settings. For more info about all available settings, see [Available Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](microsoft-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md). -- **Blocking URLs associated with potentially unwanted applications.** In Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium), SmartScreen blocks URLs associated with potentially unwanted applications, or PUAs. For more information on blocking URLs associated with PUAs, see [Detect and block potentially unwanted applications](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-microsoft-defender-antivirus). +- **Blocking URLs associated with potentially unwanted applications:** In Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium), SmartScreen blocks URLs associated with potentially unwanted applications, or PUAs. For more information on blocking URLs associated with PUAs, see [Detect and block potentially unwanted applications](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-microsoft-defender-antivirus). > [!IMPORTANT] > SmartScreen protects against malicious files from the internet. It does not protect against malicious files on internal locations or network shares, such as shared folders with UNC paths or SMB/CIFS shares. From 8b796d72bc221ab2c693a7463249d98ed2f21ee0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:31:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 120/192] improved the consistency in the article --- .../mdm/policy-csp-update.md | 355 ++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 234 insertions(+), 121 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md index fbc41ad17a..cacd3bcfdf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md @@ -241,6 +241,7 @@ ms.collection: highpri **Update/ActiveHoursEnd** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -263,10 +264,10 @@ ms.collection: highpri -Allows the IT admin (when used with **Update/ActiveHoursStart**) to manage a range of active hours where update reboots aren't scheduled. This value sets the end time. there's a 12-hour maximum from start time. +Allows the IT admin (when used with **Update/ActiveHoursStart**) to manage a range of active hours where update reboots aren't scheduled. This value sets the end time. There's a 12-hour maximum from start time. > [!NOTE] -> The default maximum difference from start time has been increased to 18 in Windows 10, version 1703. In this version of Windows 10, the maximum range of active hours can now be configured. See **Update/ActiveHoursMaxRange** below for more information. +> The default maximum difference from start time has been increased to 18 in Windows 10, version 1703. In this version of Windows 10, the maximum range of active hours can now be configured. See **Update/ActiveHoursMaxRange** below for more information. Supported values are 0-23, where 0 is 12 AM, 1 is 1 AM, etc. @@ -290,6 +291,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/ActiveHoursMaxRange** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -336,6 +338,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/ActiveHoursStart** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -361,7 +364,7 @@ ADMX Info: Allows the IT admin (when used with **Update/ActiveHoursEnd**) to manage a range of hours where update reboots aren't scheduled. This value sets the start time. There's a 12-hour maximum from end time. > [!NOTE] -> The default maximum difference from end time has been increased to 18 in Windows 10, version 1703. In this version of Windows 10, the maximum range of active hours can now be configured. See **Update/ActiveHoursMaxRange** above for more information. +> The default maximum difference from end time has been increased to 18 in Windows 10, version 1703. In this version of Windows 10, the maximum range of active hours can now be configured. See **Update/ActiveHoursMaxRange** above for more information. Supported values are 0-23, where 0 is 12 AM, 1 is 1 AM, etc. @@ -385,6 +388,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/AllowAutoUpdate** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -426,18 +430,16 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Notify the user before downloading the update. This policy is used by the enterprise who wants to enable the end users to manage data usage. With these option users are notified when there are updates that apply to the device and are ready for download. Users can download and install the updates from the Windows Update control panel. +- 0 - Notify the user before downloading the update. This policy is used by the enterprise who wants to enable the end users to manage data usage. With these options, users are notified when there are updates that apply to the device and are ready for download. Users can download and install the updates from the Windows Update control panel. - 1 - Auto install the update and then notify the user to schedule a device restart. Updates are downloaded automatically on non-metered networks and installed during "Automatic Maintenance" when the device isn't in use and isn't running on battery power. If automatic maintenance is unable to install updates for two days, Windows Update will install updates immediately. If the installation requires a restart, the end user is prompted to schedule the restart time. The end user has up to seven days to schedule the restart and after that, a restart of the device is forced. Enabling the end user to control the start time reduces the risk of accidental data loss caused by applications that don't shut down properly on restart. For more information, see [Automatic maintenance](/windows/win32/taskschd/task-maintenence). - 2 (default) - Auto install and restart. Updates are downloaded automatically on non-metered networks and installed during "Automatic Maintenance" when the device isn't in use and isn't running on battery power. If automatic maintenance is unable to install updates for two days, Windows Update will install updates right away. If a restart is required, then the device is automatically restarted when the device isn't actively being used. Automatic restarting when a device isn't being used is the default behavior for unmanaged devices. Devices are updated quickly, but it increases the risk of accidental data loss caused by an application that doesn't shut down properly on restart. For more information, see [Automatic maintenance](/windows/win32/taskschd/task-maintenence). - 3 - Auto install and restart at a specified time. The IT specifies the installation day and time. If no day and time are specified, the default is 3 AM daily. Automatic installation happens at this time and device restart happens after a 15-minute countdown. If the user is logged in when Windows is ready to restart, the user can interrupt the 15-minute countdown to delay the restart. - 4 - Auto install and restart without end-user control. Updates are downloaded automatically on non-metered networks and installed during "Automatic Maintenance" when the device isn't in use and isn't running on battery power. If automatic maintenance is unable to install updates for two days, Windows Update will install updates right away. If a restart is required, then the device is automatically restarted when the device isn't actively being used. This setting option also sets the end-user control panel to read-only. - 5 - Turn off automatic updates. - > [!IMPORTANT] > This option should be used only for systems under regulatory compliance, as you won't get security updates as well. - @@ -447,6 +449,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/AllowAutoWindowsUpdateDownloadOverMeteredNetwork** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -469,7 +472,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Option to download updates automatically over metered connections (off by default). Value type is integer. +Option to download updates automatically over metered connections (off by default). The supported value type is integer. A significant number of devices primarily use cellular data and don't have Wi-Fi access, which leads to a lower number of devices getting updates. Since a large number of devices have large data plans or unlimited data, this policy can unblock devices from getting updates. @@ -499,6 +502,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/AllowMUUpdateService** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -556,6 +560,7 @@ $MUSM.RemoveService("7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d") **Update/AllowNonMicrosoftSignedUpdate** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -582,7 +587,7 @@ Allows the IT admin to manage whether Automatic Updates accepts updates signed b Supported operations are Get and Replace. -This policy is specific to desktop and local publishing via WSUS for third-party updates (binaries and updates not hosted on Microsoft Update) and allows IT to manage whether Automatic Updates accepts updates signed by entities other than Microsoft when the update is found on an intranet Microsoft update service location. +This policy is specific to desktop and local publishing via WSUS for third-party updates (binaries and updates not hosted on Microsoft Update). This policy allows IT to manage whether Automatic Updates accepts updates signed by entities other than Microsoft, when the update is found on an intranet Microsoft update service location. @@ -600,6 +605,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/AllowUpdateService** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -624,7 +630,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Specifies whether the device could use Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), or Microsoft Store. -Even when Windows Update is configured to receive updates from an intranet update service, it will periodically retrieve information from the public Windows Update service to enable future connections to Windows Update, and other services like Microsoft Update or the Microsoft Store +Even when Windows Update is configured to receive updates from an intranet update service. It will periodically retrieve information from the public Windows Update service to enable future connections to Windows Update, and other services like Microsoft Update or the Microsoft Store. Enabling this policy will disable that functionality, and may cause connection to public services such as the Microsoft Store to stop working. @@ -655,6 +661,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/AutoRestartDeadlinePeriodInDays** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -679,9 +686,9 @@ The following list shows the supported values: For Quality Updates, this policy specifies the deadline in days before automatically executing a scheduled restart outside of active hours. The deadline can be set between 2 and 30 days from the time the restart is scheduled. -The system will reboot on or after the specified deadline. The reboot is prioritized over any configured Active Hours and any existing system and user busy checks. +The system will reboot on or after the specified deadline. The reboot is prioritized over any configured Active Hours and any existing system, and user busy checks. -Value type is integer. Default is seven days. +Supported value type is integer. Default is seven days. Supported values range: 2-30. @@ -692,7 +699,8 @@ If you enable this policy, a restart will automatically occur the specified numb If you disable or don't configure this policy, the PC will restart according to the default schedule. If any of the following two policies are enabled, this policy has no effect: -1. No autorestart with signed-in users for scheduled automatic updates installations. + +1. No autorestart with signed-in users for the scheduled automatic updates installations. 2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time. @@ -713,6 +721,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/AutoRestartDeadlinePeriodInDaysForFeatureUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -737,9 +746,9 @@ ADMX Info: For Feature Updates, this policy specifies the deadline in days before automatically executing a scheduled restart outside of active hours. The deadline can be set between 2 and 30 days from the time the restart is scheduled. -The system will reboot on or after the specified deadline. The reboot is prioritized over any configured Active Hours and any existing system and user busy checks. +The system will reboot on or after the specified deadline. The reboot is prioritized over any configured Active Hours and any existing system, and user busy checks. -Value type is integer. Default is 7 days. +Supported value type is integer. Default is 7 days. Supported values range: 2-30. @@ -750,7 +759,8 @@ If you enable this policy, a restart will automatically occur the specified numb If you disable or don't configure this policy, the PC will restart according to the default schedule. If any of the following two policies are enabled, this policy has no effect: -1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations. + +1. No autorestart with logged on users for the scheduled automatic updates installations. 2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time. @@ -771,6 +781,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/AutoRestartNotificationSchedule** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -819,6 +830,7 @@ Supported values are 15, 30, 60, 120, and 240 (minutes). **Update/AutoRestartRequiredNotificationDismissal** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -868,6 +880,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/AutomaticMaintenanceWakeUp** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -898,6 +911,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to configure if Automatic Maintenance should make If you enable this policy setting, Automatic Maintenance attempts to set OS wake policy and make a wake request for the daily scheduled time, if necessary. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the wake setting as specified in Security and Maintenance/Automatic Maintenance Control Panel applies. + ADMX Info: @@ -926,6 +940,7 @@ Supported values: **Update/BranchReadinessLevel** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -966,7 +981,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 2 {0x2} - Windows Insider build - Fast (added in Windows 10, version 1709) - 4 {0x4} - Windows Insider build - Slow (added in Windows 10, version 1709) - 8 {0x8} - Release Windows Insider build (added in Windows 10, version 1709) -- 16 {0x10} - (default) General Availability Channel (Targeted). Device gets all applicable feature updates from General Availability Channel (Targeted). +- 16 {0x10} - (default) General Availability Channel (Targeted). Device gets all applicable feature updates from General Availability Channel (Targeted) - 32 {0x20} - General Availability Channel. Device gets feature updates from General Availability Channel. (*Only applicable to releases prior to 1903, for all releases 1903 and after the General Availability Channel and General Availability Channel (Targeted) into a single General Availability Channel with a value of 16) @@ -978,6 +993,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/ConfigureDeadlineForFeatureUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1030,6 +1046,7 @@ Default value is 7. **Update/ConfigureDeadlineForQualityUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1082,6 +1099,7 @@ Default value is 7. **Update/ConfigureDeadlineGracePeriod** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1104,7 +1122,7 @@ Default value is 7. -When used with [Update/ConfigureDeadlineForQualityUpdates](#update-configuredeadlineforqualityupdates),allows the admin to specify a minimum number of days until restarts occur automatically for quality updates. Setting the grace period might extend the effective deadline set by the deadline policy. If [Update/ConfigureDeadlineForQualityUpdates](#update-configuredeadlineforqualityupdates) is configured but this policy isn't, then the default value of 2 will be used. +When used with [Update/ConfigureDeadlineForQualityUpdates](#update-configuredeadlineforqualityupdates) allows the admin to specify a minimum number of days until restarts occur automatically for quality updates. Setting the grace period might extend the effective deadline set by the deadline policy. If [Update/ConfigureDeadlineForQualityUpdates](#update-configuredeadlineforqualityupdates) is configured but this policy isn't, then the default value of 2 will be used. @@ -1117,7 +1135,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Supports a numeric value from 0-7, which indicates the minimum number of days a device will wait before it restarts automatically after installing a required quality update. +Supports a numeric value from 0-7, which indicates the minimum number of days a device will wait before it restarts automatically, after installing a required quality update. Default value is 2. @@ -1135,6 +1153,7 @@ Default value is 2. **Update/ConfigureDeadlineGracePeriodForFeatureUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1158,7 +1177,7 @@ Default value is 2. -When used with [Update/ConfigureDeadlineForFeatureUpdates](#update-configuredeadlineforfeatureupdates), allows the admin to specify a minimum number of days until restarts occur automatically for feature updates. Setting the grace period may extend the effective deadline set by the deadline policy. If [Update/ConfigureDeadlineForFeatureUpdates](#update-configuredeadlineforfeatureupdates) is configured but this policy isn't, then the value from [Update/ConfigureDeadlineGracePeriod](#update-configuredeadlinegraceperiod) will be used; if that policy is also not configured, then the default value of 2 will be used. +When used with [Update/ConfigureDeadlineForFeatureUpdates](#update-configuredeadlineforfeatureupdates) allows the admin to specify a minimum number of days until restarts occur automatically for feature updates. Setting the grace period may extend the effective deadline set by the deadline policy. If [Update/ConfigureDeadlineForFeatureUpdates](#update-configuredeadlineforfeatureupdates) is configured but this policy isn't, then the value from [Update/ConfigureDeadlineGracePeriod](#update-configuredeadlinegraceperiod) will be used; if that policy is also not configured, then the default value of 2 will be used. @@ -1171,7 +1190,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Supports a numeric value from 0-7, which indicates the minimum number of days a device will wait before it restarts automatically after installing a required feature update. +Supports a numeric value from 0-7, which indicates the minimum number of days a device will wait before it restarts automatically, after installing a required feature update. Default value is 2. @@ -1189,6 +1208,7 @@ Default value is 2. **Update/ConfigureDeadlineNoAutoReboot** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1245,6 +1265,7 @@ Supported values: **Update/ConfigureFeatureUpdateUninstallPeriod** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1267,7 +1288,11 @@ Supported values: -Enable IT admin to configure feature update uninstall period. Values range 2 - 60 days. Default is 10 days. +Enable IT admin to configure feature update uninstall period. + +Values range 2 - 60 days. + +Default is 10 days. @@ -1278,6 +1303,7 @@ Enable IT admin to configure feature update uninstall period. Values range 2 - 6 **Update/DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1326,6 +1352,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1370,6 +1397,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/DeferUpdatePeriod** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1395,7 +1423,6 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > Don't use this policy in Windows 10, version 1607 devices, instead use the new policies listed in [Changes in Windows 10, version 1607 for update management](device-update-management.md#windows10version1607forupdatemanagement). You can continue to use DeferUpdatePeriod for Windows 10, version 1511 devices. - Allows IT Admins to specify update delays for up to four weeks. Supported values are 0-4, which refers to the number of weeks to defer updates. @@ -1448,6 +1475,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/DeferUpgradePeriod** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1473,7 +1501,6 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > Don't use this policy in Windows 10, version 1607 devices, instead use the new policies listed in [Changes in Windows 10, version 1607 for update management](device-update-management.md#windows10version1607forupdatemanagement). You can continue to use DeferUpgradePeriod for Windows 10, version 1511 devices. - Allows IT Admins to specify other upgrade delays for up to eight months. Supported values are 0-8, which refers to the number of months to defer upgrades. @@ -1498,6 +1525,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/DetectionFrequency** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1540,6 +1568,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/DisableDualScan** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1562,13 +1591,14 @@ ADMX Info: -Don't allow update deferral policies to cause scans against Windows Update. If this policy isn't enabled, then configuring deferral policies will result in the client unexpectedly scanning Windows update. With the policy enabled, those scans are prevented, and users can configure deferral policies as much as they like. +Don't allow update deferral policies to cause scans against Windows Update. If this policy isn't enabled, then configuring deferral policies will result in the client unexpectedly scanning Windows update. With the policy enabled, those scans are prevented, and users can configure deferral policies as much as they like. For more information about dual scan, see [Demystifying "Dual Scan"](/archive/blogs/wsus/demystifying-dual-scan) and [Improving Dual Scan on 1607](/archive/blogs/wsus/improving-dual-scan-on-1607). This setting is the same as the Group Policy in **Windows Components** > **Windows Update**: "Do not allow update deferral policies to cause scans against Windows Update." -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -1594,6 +1624,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/DisableWUfBSafeguards** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1629,7 +1660,7 @@ IT admins can, if necessary, opt devices out of safeguard protections using this > > The disable safeguards policy will revert to "Not Configured" on a device after moving to a new Windows 10 version, even if previously enabled. This ensures the admin is consciously disabling Microsoft's default protection from known issues for each new feature update. > -> Disabling safeguards doesn't guarantee your device will be able to successfully update. The update may still fail on the device and will likely result in a bad experience post upgrade as you're bypassing the protection given by Microsoft pertaining to known issues. +> Disabling safeguards doesn't guarantee your device will be able to successfully update. The update may still fail on the device and will likely result in a bad experience post upgrade, as you're bypassing the protection given by Microsoft pertaining to known issues. @@ -1655,6 +1686,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/DoNotEnforceEnterpriseTLSCertPinningForUpdateDetection** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1693,8 +1725,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) - Enforce certificate pinning -- 1 - Don't enforce certificate pinning +- 0 (default) - Enforce certificate pinning. +- 1 - Don't enforce certificate pinning. @@ -1705,6 +1737,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/EngagedRestartDeadline** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1729,23 +1762,25 @@ The following list shows the supported values: For Quality Updates, this policy specifies the deadline in days before automatically scheduling and executing a pending restart outside of active hours. The deadline can be set between 2 and 30 days from the time the restart becomes pending. If configured, the pending restart will transition from Autorestart to Engaged restart (pending user schedule) to be executed automatically, within the specified period. -The system will reboot on or after the specified deadline. The reboot is prioritized over any configured Active Hours and any existing system and user busy checks. +The system will reboot on or after the specified deadline. The reboot is prioritized over any configured Active Hours and any existing system, and user busy checks. > [!NOTE] > If Update/EngagedDeadline is the only policy set (Update/EngagedRestartTransitionSchedule and Update/EngagedRestartSnoozeSchedule aren't set), the behavior goes from reboot required -> engaged behavior -> forced reboot after deadline is reached with a 3-day snooze period. -Value type is integer. Default is 14. +Supporting value type is integer. + +Default is 14. Supported value range: 2 - 30. -If no deadline is specified or deadline is set to 0, the restart won't be automatically executed and will remain Engaged restart (for example, pending user scheduling). +If no deadline is specified or deadline is set to 0, the restart won't be automatically executed, and will remain Engaged restart (for example, pending user scheduling). If you disable or don't configure this policy, the default behaviors will be used. If any of the following policies are configured, this policy has no effect: -1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations -2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time -3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation +1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations. +2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time. +3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation. @@ -1765,6 +1800,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/EngagedRestartDeadlineForFeatureUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1789,7 +1825,9 @@ ADMX Info: For Feature Updates, this policy specifies the deadline in days before automatically scheduling and executing a pending restart outside of active hours. The deadline can be set between 2 and 30 days from the time the restart becomes pending. If configured, the pending restart will transition from Auto-restart to Engaged restart (pending user schedule) to be executed automatically, within the specified period. -Value type is integer. Default is 14. +Supported value type is integer. + +Default is 14. Supported value range: 2-30. @@ -1798,9 +1836,9 @@ If no deadline is specified or deadline is set to 0, the restart won't be automa If you disable or don't configure this policy, the default behaviors will be used. If any of the following policies are configured, this policy has no effect: -1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations -2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time -3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation +1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations. +2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time. +3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation. @@ -1820,6 +1858,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/EngagedRestartSnoozeSchedule** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1844,16 +1883,18 @@ ADMX Info: For Quality Updates, this policy specifies the number of days a user can snooze Engaged restart reminder notifications. The snooze period can be set between 1-3 days. -Value type is integer. Default is three days. +Supported value type is integer. + +Default is three days. Supported value range: 1-3. If you disable or don't configure this policy, the default behaviors will be used. If any of the following policies are configured, this policy has no effect: -1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations -2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time -3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation +1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations. +2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time. +3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation. @@ -1873,6 +1914,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/EngagedRestartSnoozeScheduleForFeatureUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1897,16 +1939,18 @@ ADMX Info: For Feature Updates, this policy specifies the number of days a user can snooze Engaged restart reminder notifications. The snooze period can be set between 1-3 days. -Value type is integer. Default is three days. +Supported value type is integer. + +Default is three days. Supported value range: 1-3. If you disable or don't configure this policy, the default behaviors will be used. If any of the following policies are configured, this policy has no effect: -1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations -2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time -3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation +1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations. +2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time. +3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation. @@ -1926,6 +1970,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/EngagedRestartTransitionSchedule** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1950,16 +1995,18 @@ ADMX Info: For Quality Updates, this policy specifies the timing before transitioning from Auto restarts scheduled outside of active hours to Engaged restart, which requires the user to schedule. The period can be set between 2 and 30 days from the time the restart becomes pending. -Value type is integer. Default value is 7 days. +Supported value type is integer. + +Default value is 7 days. Supported value range: 2 - 30. If you disable or don't configure this policy, the default behaviors will be used. If any of the following policies are configured, this policy has no effect: -1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations -2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time -3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation +1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations. +2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time. +3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation. @@ -1979,6 +2026,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/EngagedRestartTransitionScheduleForFeatureUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2003,16 +2051,18 @@ ADMX Info: For Feature Updates, this policy specifies the timing before transitioning from Auto restarts scheduled_outside of active hours to Engaged restart, which requires the user to schedule. The period can be set between 2 and 30 days from the time the restart becomes pending. -Value type is integer. Default value is seven days. +Supported value type is integer. + +Default value is seven days. Supported value range: 2-30. If you disable or don't configure this policy, the default behaviors will be used. If any of the following policies are configured, this policy has no effect: -1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations -2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time -3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation +1. No autorestart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations. +2. Always automatically restart at scheduled time. +3. Specify deadline before autorestart for update installation. @@ -2032,6 +2082,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2081,6 +2132,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/FillEmptyContentUrls** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2103,10 +2155,10 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Allows Windows Update Agent to determine the download URL when it's missing from the metadata. This scenario will occur when intranet update service stores the metadata files but the download contents are stored in the ISV file cache (specified as the alternate download URL). +Allows Windows Update Agent to determine the download URL when it's missing from the metadata. This scenario will occur when intranet update service stores the metadata files but the download contents are stored in the ISV file cache (specified as the alternate download URL). > [!NOTE] -> This setting should only be used in combination with an alternate download URL and configured to use ISV file cache. This setting is used when the intranet update service doesn't provide download URLs in the update metadata for files which are available on the alternate download server. +> This setting should only be used in combination with an alternate download URL and configured to use ISV file cache. This setting is used when the intranet update service doesn't provide download URLs in the update metadata for files which are available on the alternate download server. @@ -2133,6 +2185,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/IgnoreMOAppDownloadLimit** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2186,6 +2239,7 @@ To validate this policy: **Update/IgnoreMOUpdateDownloadLimit** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2239,6 +2293,7 @@ To validate this policy: **Update/ManagePreviewBuilds** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2261,7 +2316,9 @@ To validate this policy: -Used to manage Windows 10 Insider Preview builds. Value type is integer. +Used to manage Windows 10 Insider Preview builds. + +Supported value type is integer. @@ -2276,9 +2333,9 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Disable Preview builds -- 1 - Disable Preview builds once the next release is public -- 2 - Enable Preview builds +- 0 - Disable Preview builds. +- 1 - Disable Preview builds once the next release is public. +- 2 - Enable Preview builds. @@ -2289,6 +2346,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/PauseDeferrals** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2314,10 +2372,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > Don't use this policy in Windows 10, version 1607 devices, instead use the new policies listed in [Changes in Windows 10, version 1607 for update management](device-update-management.md#windows10version1607forupdatemanagement). You can continue to use PauseDeferrals for Windows 10, version 1511 devices. - Allows IT Admins to pause updates and upgrades for up to five weeks. Paused deferrals will be reset after five weeks. - If the "Specify intranet Microsoft update service location" policy is enabled, then the "Defer upgrades by", "Defer updates by" and "Pause Updates and Upgrades" settings have no effect. If the "Allow Telemetry" policy is enabled and the Options value is set to 0, then the "Defer upgrades by", "Defer updates by" and "Pause Updates and Upgrades" settings have no effect. @@ -2345,6 +2401,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/PauseFeatureUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2368,7 +2425,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Allows IT Admins to pause feature updates for up to 35 days. We recomment that you use the *Update/PauseFeatureUpdatesStartTime* policy if you're running Windows 10, version 1703 or later. +Allows IT Admins to pause feature updates for up to 35 days. We recommend that you use the *Update/PauseFeatureUpdatesStartTime* policy, if you're running Windows 10, version 1703 or later. @@ -2395,6 +2452,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/PauseFeatureUpdatesStartTime** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2419,7 +2477,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Specifies the date and time when the IT admin wants to start pausing the Feature Updates. When this policy is configured, Feature Updates will be paused for 35 days from the specified start date. -Value type is string (yyyy-mm-dd, ex. 2018-10-28). Supported operations are Add, Get, Delete, and Replace. +- Supported value type is string (yyyy-mm-dd, ex. 2018-10-28). +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Delete, and Replace. @@ -2439,6 +2498,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/PauseQualityUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2488,6 +2548,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/PauseQualityUpdatesStartTime** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2512,7 +2573,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Specifies the date and time when the IT admin wants to start pausing the Quality Updates. When this policy is configured, Quality Updates will be paused for 35 days from the specified start date. -Value type is string (yyyy-mm-dd, ex. 2018-10-28). Supported operations are Add, Get, Delete, and Replace. +- Supported value type is string (yyyy-mm-dd, ex. 2018-10-28). +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Delete, and Replace. @@ -2543,6 +2605,7 @@ This policy is deprecated. Use [Update/RequireUpdateApproval](#update-requireupd **Update/ProductVersion** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2580,7 +2643,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Value type is a string containing a Windows product, for example, "Windows 11" or "11" or "Windows 10". +Supported value type is a string containing a Windows product. For example, "Windows 11" or "11" or "Windows 10". @@ -2593,7 +2656,7 @@ By using this Windows Update for Business policy to upgrade devices to a new pro 1. The applicable Windows license was purchased through volume licensing, or -2. That you're authorized to bind your organization and are accepting on its behalf the relevant Microsoft Software License Terms to be found here: (https://www.microsoft.com/Useterms). +2. You're authorized to bind your organization and are accepting on its behalf the relevant Microsoft Software License Terms to be found here: (https://www.microsoft.com/Useterms).
    @@ -2601,6 +2664,7 @@ By using this Windows Update for Business policy to upgrade devices to a new pro **Update/RequireDeferUpgrade** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2626,7 +2690,6 @@ By using this Windows Update for Business policy to upgrade devices to a new pro > [!NOTE] > Don't use this policy in Windows 10, version 1607 devices, instead use the new policies listed in [Changes in Windows 10, version 1607 for update management](device-update-management.md#windows10version1607forupdatemanagement). You can continue to use RequireDeferUpgrade for Windows 10, version 1511 devices. - Allows the IT admin to set a device to General Availability Channel train. @@ -2652,6 +2715,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/RequireUpdateApproval** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2677,7 +2741,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > If you previously used the **Update/PhoneUpdateRestrictions** policy in previous versions of Windows, it has been deprecated. Please use this policy instead. - Allows the IT admin to restrict the updates that are installed on a device to only those on an update approval list. It enables IT to accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) associated with the approved update on behalf of the end user. EULAs are approved once an update is approved. Supported operations are Get and Replace. @@ -2698,6 +2761,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/ScheduleImminentRestartWarning** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2746,6 +2810,7 @@ Supported values are 15, 30, or 60 (minutes). **Update/ScheduleRestartWarning** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2769,8 +2834,7 @@ Supported values are 15, 30, or 60 (minutes). > [!NOTE] -> This policy is available on Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education - +> This policy is available on Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education. Allows the IT Admin to specify the period for autorestart warning reminder notifications. @@ -2798,6 +2862,7 @@ Supported values are 2, 4, 8, 12, or 24 (hours). **Update/ScheduledInstallDay** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2822,7 +2887,7 @@ Supported values are 2, 4, 8, 12, or 24 (hours). Enables the IT admin to schedule the day of the update installation. -The data type is an integer. +Supported data type is an integer. Supported operations are Add, Delete, Get, and Replace. @@ -2857,6 +2922,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/ScheduledInstallEveryWeek** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2879,11 +2945,14 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on every week. Value type is integer. Supported values: -
      -
    • 0 - no update in the schedule
      • -
    • 1 - update is scheduled every week
      • -
    +Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on every week. + +Supported Value type is integer. + +Supported values: +- 0 - no update in the schedule. +- 1 - update is scheduled every week. + @@ -2903,6 +2972,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/ScheduledInstallFirstWeek** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2925,11 +2995,14 @@ ADMX Info: -Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on the first week of the month. Value type is integer. Supported values: -
      -
    • 0 - no update in the schedule
      • -
    • 1 - update is scheduled every first week of the month
      • -
    +Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on the first week of the month. + +Supported value type is integer. + +Supported values: +- 0 - no update in the schedule. +- 1 - update is scheduled every first week of the month. + @@ -2949,6 +3022,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/ScheduledInstallFourthWeek** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -2971,11 +3045,14 @@ ADMX Info: -Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on the fourth week of the month. Value type is integer. Supported values: -
      -
    • 0 - no update in the schedule
      • -
    • 1 - update is scheduled every fourth week of the month
      • -
    +Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on the fourth week of the month. + +Supported value type is integer. + +Supported values: +- 0 - no update in the schedule. +- 1 - update is scheduled every fourth week of the month. + @@ -2995,6 +3072,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/ScheduledInstallSecondWeek** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3017,11 +3095,15 @@ ADMX Info: -Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on the second week of the month. Value type is integer. Supported values: -
      -
    • 0 - no update in the schedule
      • -
    • 1 - update is scheduled every second week of the month
      • -
    +Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on the second week of the month. + +Supported vlue type is integer. + +Supported values: + +- 0 - no update in the schedule. +- 1 - update is scheduled every second week of the month. + @@ -3041,6 +3123,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/ScheduledInstallThirdWeek** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3063,11 +3146,14 @@ ADMX Info: -Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on the third week of the month. Value type is integer. Supported values: -
      -
    • 0 - no update in the schedule
      • -
    • 1 - update is scheduled every third week of the month
      • -
    +Enables the IT admin to schedule the update installation on the third week of the month. + +Supported value type is integer. + +Supported values: +- 0 - no update in the schedule. +- 1 - update is scheduled every third week of the month. + @@ -3087,6 +3173,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/ScheduledInstallTime** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3110,12 +3197,11 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] -> This policy is available on Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education - +> This policy is available on Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education. Enables the IT admin to schedule the time of the update installation. -The data type is an integer. +The supported data type is an integer. Supported operations are Add, Delete, Get, and Replace. @@ -3141,6 +3227,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/SetAutoRestartNotificationDisable** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3190,6 +3277,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/SetDisablePauseUXAccess** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3214,7 +3302,11 @@ The following list shows the supported values: This policy allows the IT admin to disable the "Pause Updates" feature. When this policy is enabled, the user can't access the "Pause updates" feature. -Value type is integer. Default is 0. Supported values 0, 1. +Supported value type is integer. + +Default is 0. + +Supported values 0, 1. @@ -3231,6 +3323,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/SetDisableUXWUAccess** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3255,7 +3348,11 @@ ADMX Info: This policy allows the IT admin to remove access to scan Windows Update. When this policy is enabled, the user can't access the Windows Update scan, download, and install features. -Value type is integer. Default is 0. Supported values 0, 1. +Supported value type is integer. + +Default is 0. + +Supported values 0, 1. @@ -3272,6 +3369,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/SetEDURestart** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3296,7 +3394,7 @@ ADMX Info: For devices in a cart, this policy skips all restart checks to ensure that the reboot will happen at ScheduledInstallTime. -When you set this policy along with Update/ActiveHoursStart, Update/ActiveHoursEnd, and ShareCartPC, it will defer all the update processes (scan, download, install, and reboot) to a time after Active Hours. After a buffer period after ActiveHoursEnd, the device will wake up several times to complete the processes. All processes are blocked before ActiveHoursStart. +When you set this policy along with Update/ActiveHoursStart, Update/ActiveHoursEnd, and ShareCartPC, it will defer all the update processes (scan, download, install, and reboot) to a time after Active Hours. After a buffer period, after ActiveHoursEnd, the device will wake up several times to complete the processes. All processes are blocked before ActiveHoursStart. @@ -3322,6 +3420,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceForDriver** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3352,7 +3451,7 @@ If you configure this policy, also configure the scan source policies for other - SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceForOther >[!NOTE] ->If you have not properly configured Update/UpdateServiceUrl correctly to point to your WSUS server, this policy will have no effect. +>If you have not properly configured Update/UpdateServiceUrl correctly to point your WSUS server, this policy will have no effect. @@ -3366,8 +3465,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0: (Default) Detect, download, and deploy Driver from Windows Update -- 1: Enabled, Detect, download, and deploy Driver from Windows Server Update Server (WSUS) +- 0: (Default) Detect, download, and deploy Driver from Windows Update. +- 1: Enabled, Detect, download, and deploy Driver from Windows Server Update Server (WSUS). @@ -3378,6 +3477,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceForFeature** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3408,7 +3508,7 @@ If you configure this policy, also configure the scan source policies for other - SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceForOther >[!NOTE] ->If you have not properly configured Update/UpdateServiceUrl correctly to point to your WSUS server, this policy will have no effect. +>If you have not properly configured Update/UpdateServiceUrl correctly to point your WSUS server, this policy will have no effect. @@ -3422,8 +3522,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0: (Default) Detect, download, and deploy Feature from Windows Update -- 1: Enabled, Detect, download, and deploy Feature from Windows Server Update Server (WSUS) +- 0: (Default) Detect, download, and deploy Feature from Windows Update. +- 1: Enabled, Detect, download, and deploy Feature from Windows Server Update Server (WSUS). @@ -3434,6 +3534,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceForOther** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3464,7 +3565,7 @@ If you configure this policy, also configure the scan source policies for other - SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceForDriver >[!NOTE] ->If you have not properly configured Update/UpdateServiceUrl correctly to point to your WSUS server, this policy will have no effect. +>If you have not properly configured Update/UpdateServiceUrl correctly to point your WSUS server, this policy will have no effect. @@ -3478,8 +3579,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0: (Default) Detect, download, and deploy Other from Windows Update -- 1: Enabled, Detect, download, and deploy Other from Windows Server Update Server (WSUS) +- 0: (Default) Detect, download, and deploy Other from Windows Update. +- 1: Enabled, Detect, download, and deploy Other from Windows Server Update Server (WSUS). @@ -3490,6 +3591,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceForQuality** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3520,7 +3622,7 @@ If you configure this policy, also configure the scan source policies for other - SetPolicyDrivenUpdateSourceForOther >[!NOTE] ->If you have not properly configured Update/UpdateServiceUrl correctly to point to your WSUS server, this policy will have no effect. +>If you have not properly configured Update/UpdateServiceUrl correctly to point your WSUS server, this policy will have no effect. @@ -3534,8 +3636,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0: (Default) Detect, download, and deploy Quality from Windows Update -- 1: Enabled, Detect, download, and deploy Quality from Windows Server Update Server (WSUS) +- 0: (Default) Detect, download, and deploy Quality from Windows Update. +- 1: Enabled, Detect, download, and deploy Quality from Windows Server Update Server (WSUS). @@ -3546,6 +3648,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/SetProxyBehaviorForUpdateDetection** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3587,6 +3690,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 (default) - Allow system proxy only for HTTP scans. - 1 - Allow user proxy to be used as a fallback if detection using system proxy fails. + > [!NOTE] > Configuring this policy setting to 1 exposes your environment to potential security risk and makes scans unsecure. @@ -3599,6 +3703,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Update/TargetReleaseVersion** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3622,6 +3727,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Available in Windows 10, version 1803 and later. Enables IT administrators to specify which version they would like their device(s) to move to and/or stay on until they reach end of service or reconfigure the policy. For details about different Windows 10 versions, see [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information/). + ADMX Info: @@ -3633,7 +3739,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Value type is a string containing Windows 10 version number. For example, 1809, 1903. +Supported value type is a string containing Windows 10 version number. For example, 1809, 1903. @@ -3649,6 +3755,7 @@ Value type is a string containing Windows 10 version number. For example, 1809, **Update/UpdateNotificationLevel** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3675,9 +3782,9 @@ Display options for update notifications. This policy allows you to define what Options: -- 0 (default) - Use the default Windows Update notifications -- 1 - Turn off all notifications, excluding restart warnings -- 2 - Turn off all notifications, including restart warnings +- 0 (default) - Use the default Windows Update notifications. +- 1 - Turn off all notifications, excluding restart warnings. +- 2 - Turn off all notifications, including restart warnings. > [!IMPORTANT] > If you choose not to get update notifications and also define other Group policies so that devices aren't automatically getting updates, neither you nor device users will be aware of critical security, quality, or feature updates, and your devices may be at risk. @@ -3708,6 +3815,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Update/UpdateServiceUrl** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3782,6 +3890,7 @@ Example **Update/UpdateServiceUrlAlternate** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -3808,9 +3917,9 @@ Specifies an alternate intranet server to host updates from Microsoft Update. Yo This setting lets you specify a server on your network to function as an internal update service. The Automatic Updates client will search this service for updates that apply to the computers on your network. -To use this setting, you must set two server name values: the server from which the Automatic Updates client detects and downloads updates, and the server to which updated workstations upload statistics. You can set both values to be the same server. An optional server name value can be specified to configure Windows Update agent, and download updates from an alternate download server instead of WSUS Server. +To use this setting, you must set two server name values: the server from which the Automatic Updates client detects and downloads updates, and the server to which updated workstations upload statistics. You can set both values to be the same server. An optional server name value can be specified to configure Windows Update agent, and download updates from an alternate download server instead of WSUS Server. -Value type is string and the default value is an empty string, "". If the setting isn't configured, and if Automatic Updates isn't disabled by policy or user preference, the Automatic Updates client connects directly to the Windows Update site on the Internet. +Supported value type is string and the default value is an empty string, "". If the setting isn't configured, and if Automatic Updates isn't disabled by policy or user preference, the Automatic Updates client connects directly to the Windows Update site on the Internet. > [!NOTE] > If the "Configure Automatic Updates" Group Policy is disabled, then this policy has no effect. @@ -3831,3 +3940,7 @@ ADMX Info:
    + +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file From 1726db6298ef763e49ebd04db5e22f2f00634b32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 May 2022 10:16:56 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 121/192] CSP Improvement Updates :part 7 The updates here are made to improve the Acrolinx score and to fix format and grammatical errors as per Task: 5864419. Thanks! --- ...icy-csp-admx-linklayertopologydiscovery.md | 6 +- .../policy-csp-admx-locationprovideradm.md | 28 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-logon.md | 11 +- ...icy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus.md | 19 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmc.md | 5 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmcsnapins.md | 1039 +++++++++-------- .../policy-csp-admx-mobilepcmobilitycenter.md | 15 +- ...y-csp-admx-mobilepcpresentationsettings.md | 14 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-msapolicy.md | 9 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-msched.md | 9 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-msdt.md | 5 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-msi.md | 9 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-msifilerecovery.md | 8 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-nca.md | 5 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-ncsi.md | 15 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-netlogon.md | 25 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-networkconnections.md | 9 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-offlinefiles.md | 35 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-pca.md | 27 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-peertopeercaching.md | 45 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-pentraining.md | 13 +- .../policy-csp-admx-performancediagnostics.md | 17 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-power.md | 66 +- ...licy-csp-admx-powershellexecutionpolicy.md | 13 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-previousversions.md | 92 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing.md | 13 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing2.md | 15 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-programs.md | 9 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-pushtoinstall.md | 15 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-radar.md | 28 +- 30 files changed, 836 insertions(+), 783 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-linklayertopologydiscovery.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-linklayertopologydiscovery.md index 841a1b47a1..7cddcc7cb6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-linklayertopologydiscovery.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-linklayertopologydiscovery.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_LinkLayerTopologyDiscovery -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_LinkLayerTopologyDiscovery +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_LinkLayerTopologyDiscovery. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_LinkLayerTopologyDiscovery + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -137,3 +138,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-locationprovideradm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-locationprovideradm.md index 9b40c8b242..e842530d5b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-locationprovideradm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-locationprovideradm.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_LocationProviderAdm -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_LocationProviderAdm +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_LocationProviderAdm. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,9 +13,16 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_LocationProviderAdm -> [!WARNING] -> Some information relates to prereleased products, which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the information provided here. +> [!WARNING] +> Some information relates to pre-released products, which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the information provided here. + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -58,17 +65,11 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting turns off the Windows Location Provider feature for this computer. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Windows Location Provider feature will be turned off, and all programs on this computer will not be able to use the Windows Location Provider feature. +- If you enable this policy setting, the Windows Location Provider feature will be turned off, and all programs on this computer won't be able to use the Windows Location Provider feature. -- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use the Windows Location Provider feature. +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use the Windows Location Provider feature. -> [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). -> -> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). -> -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). ADMX Info: @@ -82,7 +83,10 @@ ADMX Info:
    > [!NOTE] -> These policies are currently only available as part of a Windows Insider release. +> These policies are currently only available as a part of Windows Insider release. +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-logon.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-logon.md index 2f68cebffb..00056b7db9 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-logon.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-logon.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Logon -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Logon +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Logon. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_Logon + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -102,7 +103,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy prevents the user from showing account details (email address or user name) on the sign-in screen. +This policy prevents the user from showing account details (email address or user name) on the sign-in screen. If you enable this policy setting, the user can't choose to show account details on the sign-in screen. @@ -110,7 +111,6 @@ If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the user may choose to sh - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Block user from showing account details on sign-in* @@ -710,7 +710,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines whether Group Policy processing is synchronous (that is, whether computers wait for the network to be fully initialized during computer startup and user sign in). By default, on client computers, Group Policy processing isn't synchronous; client computers typically don't wait for the network to be fully initialized at startup and sign in. Existing users are signed in using cached credentials, which results in shorter sign-in times. Group Policy is applied in the background after the network becomes available. -Because this process (of applying Group Policy) is a background refresh, extensions such as Software Installation and Folder Redirection take two sign-ins to apply changes. To be able to operate safely, these extensions require that no users be signed in. Therefore, they must be processed in the foreground before users are actively using the computer. In addition, changes that are made to the user object, such as adding a roaming profile path, home directory, or user object logon script, may take up to two sign-ins to be detected. +Because this process (of applying Group Policy) is a background refresh, extensions such as Software Installation and Folder Redirection take two sign-ins to apply changes. To be able to operate safely, these extensions require that no users be signed in. Therefore, they must be processed in the foreground before users are actively using the computer. In addition, changes that are made to the user object, such as adding a roaming profile path, home directory, or user object logon script may take up to two sign-ins to be detected. If a user with a roaming profile, home directory, or user object logon script signs in to a computer, computers always wait for the network to be initialized before signing in the user. If a user has never signed in to this computer before, computers always wait for the network to be initialized. @@ -847,3 +847,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus.md index c2d83759c2..15219dd17a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MicrosoftDefenderAntivirus -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MicrosoftDefenderAntivirus +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MicrosoftDefenderAntivirus. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -434,14 +434,9 @@ ADMX Info: Allows an administrator to specify if Automatic Exclusions feature for Server SKUs should be turned off. -Disabled (Default): -Microsoft Defender Antivirus will exclude pre-defined list of paths from the scan to improve performance. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will exclude pre-defined list of paths from the scan to improve performance. It is disabled by default. -Enabled: -Microsoft Defender Antivirus won't exclude pre-defined list of paths from scans. This non-exclusion can impact machine performance in some scenarios. - -Not configured: -Same as Disabled. +If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Defender Antivirus won't exclude pre-defined list of paths from scans. This non-exclusion can impact machine performance in some scenarios. @@ -485,8 +480,8 @@ ADMX Info: This feature ensures the device checks in real time with the Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) before allowing certain content to be run or accessed. If this feature is disabled, the check won't occur, which will lower the protection state of the device. -Enabled – The Block at First Sight setting is turned on. -Disabled – The Block at First Sight setting is turned off. +If you enable this feature, the Block at First Sight setting is turned on. +If you disable this feature, the Block at First Sight setting is turned off. This feature requires these Policy settings to be set as follows: @@ -497,7 +492,6 @@ This feature requires these Policy settings to be set as follows: - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Configure the 'Block at First Sight' feature* @@ -4708,3 +4702,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmc.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmc.md index 33f6ed7399..2702409921 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmc.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MMC -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MMC +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MMC. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -323,3 +323,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmcsnapins.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmcsnapins.md index 1514a912be..8ff8e4f1fc 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmcsnapins.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mmcsnapins.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MMCSnapins -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MMCSnapins +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MMCSnapins. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted. It can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited. It cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited. It can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. @@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted. It can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited. It cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited. It can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. @@ -482,15 +482,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -537,15 +537,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -592,15 +592,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -645,17 +645,17 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. -If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. +If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -702,13 +702,13 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -757,15 +757,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted. It can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -812,15 +812,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -867,15 +867,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -922,15 +922,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -977,15 +977,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1031,15 +1031,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1085,15 +1085,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1139,15 +1139,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1193,15 +1193,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1247,15 +1247,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1301,15 +1301,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1355,15 +1355,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1409,15 +1409,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1463,15 +1463,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1517,15 +1517,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1571,15 +1571,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1625,15 +1625,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1679,15 +1679,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1733,15 +1733,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1787,15 +1787,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1841,15 +1841,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1895,15 +1895,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -1950,15 +1950,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2004,15 +2004,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2058,15 +2058,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2112,15 +2112,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2166,15 +2166,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2220,15 +2220,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2274,15 +2274,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2328,15 +2328,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2380,19 +2380,19 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting permits or prohibits use of the Group Policy tab in property sheets for the Active Directory Users and Computers and Active Directory Sites and Services snap-ins. -If you enable this setting, the Group Policy tab is displayed in the property sheet for a site, domain, or organizational unit displayed by the Active Directory Users and Computers and Active Directory Sites and Services snap-ins. If you disable the setting, the Group Policy tab is not displayed in those snap-ins. +If you enable this setting, the Group Policy tab is displayed in the property sheet for a site, domain, or organizational unit displayed by the Active Directory Users and Computers and Active Directory Sites and Services snap-ins. If you disable the setting, the Group Policy tab isn't displayed in those snap-ins. -If this setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this tab is displayed. +If this setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this tab is displayed. - If "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users will not have access to the Group Policy tab. -To explicitly permit use of the Group Policy tab, enable this setting. If this setting is not configured (or disabled), the Group Policy tab is inaccessible. +To explicitly permit use of the Group Policy tab, enable this setting. If this setting isn't configured (or disabled), the Group Policy tab is inaccessible. - If "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users will have access to the Group Policy tab. -To explicitly prohibit use of the Group Policy tab, disable this setting. If this setting is not configured (or enabled), the Group Policy tab is accessible. +To explicitly prohibit use of the Group Policy tab, disable this setting. If this setting isn't configured (or enabled), the Group Policy tab is accessible. -When the Group Policy tab is inaccessible, it does not appear in the site, domain, or organizational unit property sheets. +When the Group Policy tab is inaccessible, it doesn't appear in the site, domain, or organizational unit property sheets. @@ -2438,15 +2438,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2492,15 +2492,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2546,15 +2546,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2600,15 +2600,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2654,15 +2654,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2708,15 +2708,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2762,15 +2762,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2816,15 +2816,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2870,15 +2870,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2924,15 +2924,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -2978,15 +2978,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3032,15 +3032,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3086,15 +3086,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3140,15 +3140,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3194,15 +3194,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3248,15 +3248,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3302,15 +3302,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3356,15 +3356,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3410,15 +3410,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3464,15 +3464,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3518,15 +3518,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3572,15 +3572,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3626,15 +3626,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3680,15 +3680,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3734,15 +3734,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3788,15 +3788,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3842,15 +3842,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3896,15 +3896,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -3950,15 +3950,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4004,15 +4004,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4058,15 +4058,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4112,15 +4112,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4166,15 +4166,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4220,15 +4220,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4274,15 +4274,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4328,15 +4328,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4382,15 +4382,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4436,15 +4436,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4490,15 +4490,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4544,15 +4544,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4598,15 +4598,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4652,15 +4652,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4706,15 +4706,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4760,15 +4760,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4814,15 +4814,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4868,15 +4868,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4922,15 +4922,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -4976,15 +4976,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5030,15 +5030,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5084,15 +5084,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5138,15 +5138,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5192,15 +5192,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5246,15 +5246,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5300,15 +5300,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5354,15 +5354,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5408,15 +5408,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5462,15 +5462,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5516,15 +5516,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5570,15 +5570,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5624,15 +5624,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5678,15 +5678,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5732,15 +5732,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5786,15 +5786,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5840,15 +5840,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5894,15 +5894,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -5948,15 +5948,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -6002,15 +6002,15 @@ This policy setting permits or prohibits the use of this snap-in. If you enable this policy setting, the snap-in is permitted and can be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. -If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and cannot be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. +If you disable this policy setting, the snap-in is prohibited and can't be added into the Microsoft Management Console or run from the command line as a standalone console. An error message is displayed stating that policy is prohibiting the use of this snap-in. -If this policy setting is not configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. +If this policy setting isn't configured, the setting of the "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" setting determines whether this snap-in is permitted or prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users cannot use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is enabled, users can't use any snap-in except those explicitly permitted. To explicitly permit use of this snap-in, enable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or disabled, this snap-in is prohibited. -- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting is not configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. +- If the policy setting "Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins" is disabled or not configured, users can use any snap-in except those explicitly prohibited. To explicitly prohibit use of this snap-in, disable this policy setting. If this policy setting isn't configured or enabled, the snap-in is permitted. -When a snap-in is prohibited, it does not appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in does not appear. +When a snap-in is prohibited, it doesn't appear in the Add/Remove Snap-in window in MMC. Also, when a user opens a console file that includes a prohibited snap-in, the console file opens, but the prohibited snap-in doesn't appear. @@ -6027,3 +6027,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mobilepcmobilitycenter.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mobilepcmobilitycenter.md index 1b428b1884..34f7bcbfc2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mobilepcmobilitycenter.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mobilepcmobilitycenter.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MobilePCMobilityCenter -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MobilePCMobilityCenter +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MobilePCMobilityCenter. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -65,11 +65,11 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting turns off Windows Mobility Center. -- If you enable this policy setting, the user is unable to invoke Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center UI is removed from all shell entry points and the .exe file does not launch it. +- If you enable this policy setting, the user is unable to invoke Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center UI is removed from all shell entry points and the .exe file doesn't launch it. - If you disable this policy setting, the user is able to invoke Windows Mobility Center and the .exe file launches it. -If you do not configure this policy setting, Windows Mobility Center is on by default. +If you don't configure this policy setting, Windows Mobility Center is on by default. @@ -111,12 +111,12 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting turns off Windows Mobility Center. -- If you enable this policy setting, the user is unable to invoke Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center UI is removed from all shell entry points and the .exe file does not launch it. +This policy setting turns off Windows Mobility Center. +- If you enable this policy setting, the user is unable to invoke Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center UI is removed from all shell entry points and the .exe file doesn't launch it. - If you disable this policy setting, the user is able to invoke Windows Mobility Center and the .exe file launches it. -If you do not configure this policy setting, Windows Mobility Center is on by default. +If you don't configure this policy setting, Windows Mobility Center is on by default. @@ -133,3 +133,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mobilepcpresentationsettings.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mobilepcpresentationsettings.md index f9fe20c69c..c9cd0dfc84 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mobilepcpresentationsettings.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-mobilepcpresentationsettings.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MobilePCPresentationSettings -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MobilePCPresentationSettings +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MobilePCPresentationSettings. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -67,9 +67,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting turns off Windows presentation settings. -- If you enable this policy setting, Windows presentation settings cannot be invoked. +If you enable this policy setting, Windows presentation settings can't be invoked. -- If you disable this policy setting, Windows presentation settings can be invoked. +If you disable this policy setting, Windows presentation settings can be invoked. The presentation settings icon will be displayed in the notification area. This will give users a quick and easy way to configure their system settings before a presentation to block system notifications and screen blanking, adjust speaker volume, and apply a custom background image. @@ -120,14 +120,15 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting turns off Windows presentation settings. -- If you enable this policy setting, Windows presentation settings cannot be invoked. +If you enable this policy setting, Windows presentation settings can't be invoked. -- If you disable this policy setting, Windows presentation settings can be invoked. +If you disable this policy setting, Windows presentation settings can be invoked. The presentation settings icon will be displayed in the notification area. This will give users a quick and easy way to configure their system settings before a presentation to block system notifications and screen blanking, adjust speaker volume, and apply a custom background image. > [!NOTE] > Users will be able to customize their system settings for presentations in Windows Mobility Center. + If you do not configure this policy setting, Windows presentation settings can be invoked. @@ -145,3 +146,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msapolicy.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msapolicy.md index 21ecaf3e29..28951a0ef8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msapolicy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msapolicy.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MSAPolicy -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MSAPolicy +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MSAPolicy. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting controls whether users can provide Microsoft accounts for authentication for applications or services. If this setting is enabled, all applications and services on the device are prevented from using Microsoft accounts for authentication. +This policy setting controls whether users can provide Microsoft accounts for authentication, applications or services. If this setting is enabled, all applications and services on the device are prevented from using Microsoft accounts for authentication. This functionality applies both to existing users of a device and new users who may be added. However, any application or service that has already authenticated a user won't be affected by enabling this setting until the authentication cache expires. @@ -82,7 +82,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - - +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msched.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msched.md index 4bcef7a8d0..3a580b4655 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msched.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msched.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_msched -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_msched +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_msched. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_msched + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -133,8 +134,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - - - +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msdt.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msdt.md index 74fa908dc8..618c6a4ae9 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msdt.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msdt.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MSDT -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MSDT +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MSDT. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -212,3 +212,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msi.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msi.md index acdf31ff93..a0cd0f78dc 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msi.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msi.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MSI -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MSI +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MSI. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, all users are permitted to install programs f This policy setting doesn't affect installations that run in the user's security context. By default, users can install from removable media when the installation runs in their own security context. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, by default, users can install programs from removable media only when the installation runs in the user's security context. During privileged installations, such as those offered on the desktop or displayed in Add or Remove Programs, only system administrators can install from removable media. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can install programs from removable media by default, only when the installation runs in the user's security context. During privileged installations, such as those offered on the desktop or displayed in Add or Remove Programs, only system administrators can install from removable media. Also, see the "Prevent removable media source for any install" policy setting. @@ -1309,7 +1309,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    + +## Related topics - - \ No newline at end of file +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msifilerecovery.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msifilerecovery.md index 2d23267cbd..2c849e4760 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msifilerecovery.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-msifilerecovery.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_MsiFileRecovery -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_MsiFileRecovery +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_MsiFileRecovery. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -94,4 +94,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-nca.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-nca.md index 4a0b0ee3ae..e9ade41d39 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-nca.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-nca.md @@ -431,7 +431,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - - +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-ncsi.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-ncsi.md index 2560340dd7..1c77cc3924 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-ncsi.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-ncsi.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_NCSI -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_NCSI +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_NCSI. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_NCSI + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -78,11 +79,10 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting enables you to specify the expected address of the host name used for the DNS probe. Successful resolution of the host name to this address indicates corporate connectivity. +This policy setting enables you to specify the expected address of the host name used for the DNS probe. Successful resolution of the host name to this address indicates corporate connectivity. - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Specify corporate DNS probe host address* @@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting enables you to specify the list of IPv6 corporate site prefixes to monitor for corporate connectivity. Reachability of addresses with any of these prefixes indicates corporate connectivity. +This policy setting enables you to specify the list of IPv6 corporate site prefixes to monitor for corporate connectivity. Reachability of addresses with any of the prefixes indicates corporate connectivity. @@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting enables you to specify the HTTPS URL of the corporate website that clients use to determine the current domain location (i.e. whether the computer is inside or outside the corporate network). Reachability of the URL destination indicates that the client location is inside corporate network; otherwise it is outside the network. +This policy setting enables you to specify the HTTPS URL of the corporate website that clients use to determine the current domain location (that is, whether the computer is inside or outside the corporate network). Reachability of the URL destination indicates that the client location is inside corporate network; otherwise it is outside the network. @@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting enables you to specify DNS binding behavior. NCSI by default will restrict DNS lookups to the interface it is currently probing on. If you enable this setting, NCSI will allow the DNS lookups to happen on any interface. +This policy setting enables you to specify DNS binding behavior. NCSI by default will restrict DNS lookups to the interface it's currently probing on. If you enable this setting, NCSI will allow the DNS lookups to happen on any interface. @@ -352,3 +352,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-netlogon.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-netlogon.md index 4527aa2946..69d1b2b128 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-netlogon.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-netlogon.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Netlogon -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Netlogon +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Netlogon. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_Netlogon + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -228,7 +229,6 @@ If you don't configure this policy setting, DC Locator APIs can return IPv4/IPv6 - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Return domain controller address type* @@ -268,13 +268,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting specifies whether the computers to which this setting is applied attempts DNS name resolution of single-label domain names, by appending different registered DNS suffixes, and uses NetBIOS name resolution only if DNS name resolution fails. This policy, including the specified default behavior, isn't used if the AllowSingleLabelDnsDomain policy setting is enabled. +This policy setting specifies whether the computers to which this setting is applied attempts DNS name resolution of single-label domain names, by appending different registered DNS suffixes, and uses NetBIOS name resolution only if DNS name resolution fails. This policy, including the specified default behavior, isn't used if the `AllowSingleLabelDnsDomain` policy setting is enabled. -By default, when no setting is specified for this policy, the behavior is the same as explicitly enabling this policy, unless the AllowSingleLabelDnsDomain policy setting is enabled. +By default, when no setting is specified for this policy, the behavior is the same as explicitly enabling this policy, unless the `AllowSingleLabelDnsDomain` policy setting is enabled. -If you enable this policy setting, when the AllowSingleLabelDnsDomain policy isn't enabled, computers to which this policy is applied, will locate a domain controller hosting an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name, by appending different registered DNS suffixes to perform DNS name resolution. The single-label name isn't used without appending DNS suffixes unless the computer is joined to a domain that has a single-label DNS name in the Active Directory forest. NetBIOS name resolution is performed on the single-label name only, if DNS resolution fails. +If you enable this policy setting, when the `AllowSingleLabelDnsDomain` policy isn't enabled, computers to which this policy is applied, will locate a domain controller hosting an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name, by appending different registered DNS suffixes to perform DNS name resolution. The single-label name isn't used without appending DNS suffixes unless the computer is joined to a domain that has a single-label DNS name in the Active Directory forest. NetBIOS name resolution is performed on the single-label name only, if DNS resolution fails. -If you disable this policy setting, when the AllowSingleLabelDnsDomain policy isn't enabled, computers to which this policy is applied, will only use NetBIOS name resolution to attempt to locate a domain controller hosting an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name. The computers won't attempt DNS name resolution in this case, unless the computer is searching for a domain with a single label DNS name to which this computer is joined, in the Active Directory forest. +If you disable this policy setting, when the `AllowSingleLabelDnsDomain` policy isn't enabled, computers to which this policy is applied, will only use NetBIOS name resolution to attempt to locate a domain controller hosting an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name. The computers won't attempt DNS name resolution in this case, unless the computer is searching for a domain with a single label DNS name to which this computer is joined, in the Active Directory forest. @@ -372,11 +372,11 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies whether the computers to which this setting is applied attempt DNS name resolution of a single-label domain name. -By default, the behavior specified in the AllowDnsSuffixSearch is used. If the AllowDnsSuffixSearch policy is disabled, then NetBIOS name resolution is used exclusively, to locate a domain controller hosting an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name. +By default, the behavior specified in the `AllowDnsSuffixSearch` is used. If the `AllowDnsSuffixSearch` policy is disabled, then NetBIOS name resolution is used exclusively, to locate a domain controller hosting an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name. If you enable this policy setting, computers to which this policy is applied will attempt to locate a domain controller hosting an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name using DNS name resolution. -If you disable this policy setting, computers to which this setting is applied will use the AllowDnsSuffixSearch policy, if it isn't disabled or perform NetBIOS name resolution otherwise, to attempt to locate a domain controller that hosts an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name. the computers won't the DNS name resolution in this case, unless the computer is searching for a domain with a single label DNS name that exists in the Active Directory forest to which this computer is joined. +If you disable this policy setting, computers to which this setting is applied will use the `AllowDnsSuffixSearch` policy, if it isn't disabled or perform NetBIOS name resolution otherwise, to attempt to locate a domain controller that hosts an Active Directory domain specified with a single-label name. The computers won't use the DNS name resolution in this case, unless the computer is searching for a domain with a single label DNS name that exists in the Active Directory forest to which this computer is joined. If you don't configure this policy setting, it isn't applied to any computers, and computers use their local configuration. @@ -1065,7 +1065,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies the extra time for the computer to wait for the domain controller’s (DC) response when logging on to the network. -To specify the expected dial-up delay at sign in, click Enabled, and then enter the desired value in seconds (for example, the value "60" is 1 minute). +To specify the expected dial-up delay at sign-in, click Enabled, and then enter the desired value in seconds (for example, the value "60" is 1 minute). If you don't configure this policy setting, it isn't applied to any computers, and computers use their local configuration. @@ -1163,7 +1163,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting specifies the sites for which the global catalogs (GC) should register site-specific GC locator DNS SRV resource records. These records are registered in addition to the site-specific SRV records registered for the site where the GC resides, and records registered by a GC configured to register GC Locator DNS SRV records for those sites without a GC that are closest to it. +This policy setting specifies the sites for which the global catalogs (GC) should register site-specific GC locator DNS SRV resource records. The records are registered in addition to the site-specific SRV records registered for the site where the GC resides, and records registered by a GC configured to register GC Locator DNS SRV records for those sites without a GC that are closest to it. The GC Locator DNS records and the site-specific SRV records are dynamically registered by the Net Logon service, and they're used to locate the GC. An Active Directory site is one or more well-connected TCP/IP subnets that allow administrators to configure Active Directory access and replication. A GC is a domain controller that contains a partial replica of every domain in Active Directory. @@ -1466,7 +1466,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting specifies the amount of time (in seconds) the DC locator remembers that a domain controller (DC) couldn't be found in a domain. When a subsequent attempt to locate the DC occurs within the time set in this setting, DC Discovery immediately fails, without attempting to find the DC. -The default value for this setting is 45 seconds. The maximum value for this setting is 7 days (7*24*60*60). The minimum value for this setting is 0. +The default value for this setting is 45 seconds. The maximum value for this setting is seven days (7*24*60*60). The minimum value for this setting is 0. > [!WARNING] > If the value for this setting is too large, a client won't attempt to find any DCs that were initially unavailable. If the value for this setting is too small, clients will attempt to find DCs even when none are available. @@ -1955,3 +1955,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-networkconnections.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-networkconnections.md index 5da60f709b..fb57335deb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-networkconnections.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-networkconnections.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_NetworkConnections -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_NetworkConnections +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_NetworkConnections. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -1446,7 +1446,7 @@ If you enable this setting, ICS can't be enabled or configured by administrators If you disable this setting or don't configure it and have two or more connections, administrators can enable ICS. The Advanced tab in the properties dialog box for a LAN or remote access connection is available. In addition, the user is presented with the option to enable Internet Connection Sharing in the Network Setup Wizard and Make New Connection Wizard. -By default, ICS is disabled when you create a remote access connection, but administrators can use the Advanced tab to enable it. When running the New Connection Wizard or Network Setup Wizard, administrators can choose to enable ICS. +By default, ICS is disabled when you create a remote access connection, but administrators can use the Advanced tab to enable it. When administrators are running the New Connection Wizard or Network Setup Wizard, they can choose to enable ICS. > [!NOTE] > Internet Connection Sharing is only available when two or more network connections are present. @@ -1567,5 +1567,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    + - \ No newline at end of file +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-offlinefiles.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-offlinefiles.md index 6a461fb657..f07a5e91bc 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-offlinefiles.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-offlinefiles.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_OfflineFiles -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_OfflineFiles +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_OfflineFiles. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_OfflineFiles + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -247,7 +248,7 @@ This policy setting lists network files and folders that are always available fo If you enable this policy setting, the files you enter are always available offline to users of the computer. To specify a file or folder, click Show. In the Show Contents dialog box in the Value Name column, type the fully qualified UNC path to the file or folder. Leave the Value column field blank. -If you disable this policy setting, the list of files or folders made always available offline (including those files or folders inherited from lower precedence GPOs) is deleted and no files or folders are made available for offline use by Group Policy (though users can still specify their own files and folders for offline use). +If you disable this policy setting, the list of files or folders made always available offline (including those files or folders inherited from lower precedence GPOs) is deleted. And, no files or folders are made available for offline use by Group Policy (though users can still specify their own files and folders for offline use). If you don't configure this policy setting, no files or folders are made available for offline use by Group Policy. @@ -298,7 +299,7 @@ This policy setting lists network files and folders that are always available fo If you enable this policy setting, the files you enter are always available offline to users of the computer. To specify a file or folder, click Show. In the Show Contents dialog box in the Value Name column, type the fully qualified UNC path to the file or folder. Leave the Value column field blank. -If you disable this policy setting, the list of files or folders made always available offline (including those files or folders inherited from lower precedence GPOs) is deleted and no files or folders are made available for offline use by Group Policy (though users can still specify their own files and folders for offline use). +If you disable this policy setting, the list of files or folders made always available offline (including those files or folders inherited from lower precedence GPOs) is deleted. And, no files or folders are made available for offline use by Group Policy (though users can still specify their own files and folders for offline use). If you don't configure this policy setting, no files or folders are made available for offline use by Group Policy. @@ -458,7 +459,6 @@ This setting also disables the "When a network connection is lost" option on the If you enable this setting, you can use the "Action" box to specify how computers in the group respond. - "Work offline" indicates that the computer can use local copies of network files while the server is inaccessible. - - "Never go offline" indicates that network files aren't available while the server is inaccessible. If you disable this setting or select the "Work offline" option, users can work offline if disconnected. @@ -518,8 +518,7 @@ This setting also disables the "When a network connection is lost" option on the If you enable this setting, you can use the "Action" box to specify how computers in the group respond. -- "Work offline" indicates that the computer can use local copies of network files while the server is inaccessible. - +- "Work offline" indicates that the computer can use local copies of network files while the server is inaccessible. - "Never go offline" indicates that network files aren't available while the server is inaccessible. If you disable this setting or select the "Work offline" option, users can work offline if disconnected. @@ -694,7 +693,7 @@ If you don't configure this policy setting, encryption of the Offline Files cach > [!NOTE] > By default, this cache is protected on NTFS partitions by ACLs. -This setting is applied at user sign in. If this setting is changed after user sign in, then user sign out and sign in is required for this setting to take effect. +This setting is applied at user sign-in. If this setting is changed after user sign-in, then user sign-out and sign-in is required for this setting to take effect. @@ -737,7 +736,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines which events the Offline Files feature records in the event log. -Offline Files records events in the Application log in Event Viewer when it detects errors. By default, Offline Files records an event only when the offline files storage cache is corrupted. However, you can use this setting to specify the other events you want Offline Files to record. +Offline Files records events in the Application login Event Viewer when it detects errors. By default, Offline Files records an event only when the offline files storage cache is corrupted. However, you can use this setting to specify the other events you want Offline Files to record. To use this setting, in the "Enter" box, select the number corresponding to the events you want the system to log. The levels are cumulative; that is, each level includes the events in all preceding levels. @@ -794,16 +793,13 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines which events the Offline Files feature records in the event log. -Offline Files records events in the Application log in Event Viewer when it detects errors. By default, Offline Files records an event only when the offline files storage cache is corrupted. However, you can use this setting to specify the other events you want Offline Files to record. +Offline Files records events in the Application login Event Viewer when it detects errors. By default, Offline Files records an event only when the offline files storage cache is corrupted. However, you can use this setting to specify the other events you want Offline Files to record. To use this setting, in the "Enter" box, select the number corresponding to the events you want the system to log. The levels are cumulative; that is, each level includes the events in all preceding levels. -- "0" records an error when the offline storage cache is corrupted. - +- "0" records an error when the offline storage cache is corrupted. - "1" also records an event when the server hosting the offline file is disconnected from the network. - - "2" also records events when the local computer is connected and disconnected from the network. - - "3" also records an event when the server hosting the offline file is reconnected to the network. > [!NOTE] @@ -897,7 +893,7 @@ ADMX Info: Lists types of files that can't be used offline. -This setting lets you exclude certain types of files from automatic and manual caching for offline use. The system doesn't cache files of the type specified in this setting even when they reside on a network share configured for automatic caching. Also, if users try to make a file of this type available offline, the operation will fail and the following message will be displayed in the Synchronization Manager progress dialog box: "Files of this type cannot be made available offline." +This setting lets you exclude certain types of files from automatic and manual caching for offline use. The system doesn't cache files of the type specified in this setting even when they reside on a network share configured for automatic caching. Also, if users try to make a file of this type available offline, the operation will fail and the following message will be displayed in the Synchronization Manager progress dialog box: "Files of this type can't be made available offline." This setting is designed to protect files that can't be separated, such as database components. @@ -1743,7 +1739,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to turn on economical application of administratively assigned Offline Files. -If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, only new files and folders in administratively assigned folders are synchronized at sign in. Files and folders that are already available offline are skipped and are synchronized later. +If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, only new files and folders in administratively assigned folders are synchronized at sign-in. Files and folders that are already available offline are skipped and are synchronized later. If you disable this policy setting, all administratively assigned folders are synchronized at logon. @@ -2293,7 +2289,7 @@ This policy setting determines whether offline files are fully synchronized when This setting also disables the "Synchronize all offline files before logging on" option on the Offline Files tab. This disablement prevents users from trying to change the option while a setting controls it. -If you enable this setting, offline files are fully synchronized at sign in. Full synchronization ensures that offline files are complete and current. Enabling this setting automatically enables logon synchronization in Synchronization Manager. +If you enable this setting, offline files are fully synchronized at sign-in. Full synchronization ensures that offline files are complete and current. Enabling this setting automatically enables logon synchronization in Synchronization Manager. If this setting is disabled and Synchronization Manager is configured for logon synchronization, the system performs only a quick synchronization. Quick synchronization ensures that files are complete but doesn't ensure that they're current. @@ -2350,11 +2346,11 @@ This policy setting determines whether offline files are fully synchronized when This setting also disables the "Synchronize all offline files before logging on" option on the Offline Files tab. This disablement prevents users from trying to change the option while a setting controls it. -If you enable this setting, offline files are fully synchronized at sign in. Full synchronization ensures that offline files are complete and current. Enabling this setting automatically enables logon synchronization in Synchronization Manager. +If you enable this setting, offline files are fully synchronized at sign-in. Full synchronization ensures that offline files are complete and current. Enabling this setting automatically enables logon synchronization in Synchronization Manager. If this setting is disabled and Synchronization Manager is configured for logon synchronization, the system performs only a quick synchronization. Quick synchronization ensures that files are complete but doesn't ensure that they're current. -If you don't configure this setting and Synchronization Manager is configured for logon synchronization, the system performs a quick synchronization by default, but users can change this option. +If you don't configure this setting and Synchronization Manager is configured for logon synchronization, the system performs a quick synchronization by default. However, users can change this option. This setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the setting in User Configuration. @@ -2615,3 +2611,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pca.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pca.md index 940b2bc510..42ba7c4f46 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pca.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pca.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_pca -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_pca +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_pca. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -81,10 +81,11 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting configures the Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) to diagnose failures with application and driver compatibility. -- If you enable this policy setting, the PCA is configured to detect failures during application installation, failures during application runtime, and drivers blocked due to compatibility issues. When failures are detected, the PCA will provide options to run the application in a compatibility mode or get help online through a Microsoft website. -- If you disable this policy setting, the PCA does not detect compatibility issues for applications and drivers. +If you enable this policy setting, the PCA is configured to detect failures during application installation, failures during application runtime, and drivers blocked due to compatibility issues. When failures are detected, the PCA will provide options to run the application in a compatibility mode or get help online through a Microsoft website. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the PCA is configured to detect failures during application installation, failures during application runtime, and drivers blocked due to compatibility issues. +If you disable this policy setting, the PCA doesn't detect compatibility issues for applications and drivers. + +If you don't configure this policy setting, the PCA is configured to detect failures during application installation, failures during application runtime, and drivers blocked due to compatibility issues. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting has no effect if the "Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant" policy setting is enabled. @@ -130,7 +131,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and is not valid for this version of Windows. +This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and isn't valid for this version of Windows. To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant, use the 'Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant' setting under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. @@ -176,7 +177,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and is not valid for this version of Windows. To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant, use the 'Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant' setting under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. +This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and isn't valid for this version of Windows. To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant, use the 'Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant' setting under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. @@ -217,7 +218,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and is not valid for this version of Windows. To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant, use the 'Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant' setting under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. +This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and isn't valid for this version of Windows. To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant, use the 'Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant' setting under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. @@ -259,7 +260,8 @@ ADMX Info: -This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and is not valid for this version of Windows. +This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and isn't valid for this version of Windows. + To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant, use the 'Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant' setting under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. @@ -302,7 +304,8 @@ ADMX Info: -This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and is not valid for this version of Windows. +This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and isn't valid for this version of Windows. + To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant, use the 'Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant' setting under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. @@ -345,7 +348,8 @@ ADMX Info: -This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and is not valid for this version of Windows. +This setting exists only for backward compatibility, and isn't valid for this version of Windows. + To configure the Program Compatibility Assistant, use the 'Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant' setting under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. @@ -364,3 +368,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-peertopeercaching.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-peertopeercaching.md index d6a2ec5b2f..34ba4b459a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-peertopeercaching.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-peertopeercaching.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_PeerToPeerCaching -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_PeerToPeerCaching +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_PeerToPeerCaching. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_PeerToPeerCaching + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -89,9 +90,7 @@ This policy setting specifies whether BranchCache is enabled on client computers - Set BranchCache Hosted Cache mode - Configure Hosted Cache Servers -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, BranchCache settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy. In the circumstance where client computers are domain members but you don't want to enable BranchCache on all client computers, you can specify Not Configured for this domain Group Policy setting, and then configure local computer policy to enable BranchCache on individual client computers. Because the domain Group Policy setting isn't configured, it won't over-write the enabled setting that you use on individual client computers where you want to enable BranchCache. - Enabled: With this selection, BranchCache is turned on for all client computers where the policy is applied. For example, if this policy is enabled in domain Group Policy, BranchCache is turned on for all domain member client computers to which the policy is applied. @@ -144,9 +143,7 @@ This policy setting specifies whether BranchCache distributed cache mode is enab In distributed cache mode, client computers download content from BranchCache-enabled main office content servers, cache the content locally, and serve the content to other BranchCache distributed cache mode clients in the branch office. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, BranchCache settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy. In the circumstance where client computers are domain members but you don't want to enable BranchCache on all client computers, you can specify Not Configured for this domain Group Policy setting, and then configure local computer policy to enable BranchCache on individual client computers. Because the domain Group Policy setting isn't configured, it won't over-write the enabled setting that you use on individual client computers where you want to enable BranchCache. - Enabled: With this selection, BranchCache distributed cache mode is enabled for all client computers where the policy is applied. For example, if this policy is enabled in domain Group Policy, BranchCache distributed cache mode is turned on for all domain member client computers to which the policy is applied. @@ -199,9 +196,7 @@ This policy setting specifies whether BranchCache hosted cache mode is enabled o When a client computer is configured as a hosted cache mode client, it's able to download cached content from a hosted cache server that is located at the branch office. In addition, when the hosted cache client obtains content from a content server, the client can upload the content to the hosted cache server for access by other hosted cache clients at the branch office. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, BranchCache settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy. In the circumstance where client computers are domain members but you don't want to enable BranchCache on all client computers, you can specify Not Configured for this domain Group Policy setting, and then configure local computer policy to enable BranchCache on individual client computers. Because the domain Group Policy setting isn't configured, it won't over-write the enabled setting that you use on individual client computers where you want to enable BranchCache. - Enabled: With this selection, BranchCache hosted cache mode is enabled for all client computers where the policy is applied. For example, if this policy is enabled in domain Group Policy, BranchCache hosted cache mode is turned on for all domain member client computers to which the policy is applied. @@ -272,9 +267,7 @@ This policy setting can only be applied to client computers that are running at If you disable, or don't configure this setting, a client won't attempt to discover hosted cache servers by service connection point. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, BranchCache settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy setting, and client computers don't perform hosted cache server discovery. - Enabled: With this selection, the policy setting is applied to client computers, which perform automatically hosted cache server discovery and which are configured as hosted cache mode clients. @@ -324,13 +317,11 @@ This policy setting specifies whether client computers are configured to use hos If you enable this policy setting and specify valid computer names of hosted cache servers, hosted cache mode is enabled for all client computers to which the policy setting is applied. For this policy setting to take effect, you must also enable the "Turn on BranchCache" policy setting. -This policy setting can only be applied to client computers that are running at least Windows 8. This policy has no effect on computers that are running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Client computers to which this policy setting is applied, in addition to the "Set BranchCache Hosted Cache mode" policy setting, use the hosted cache servers that are specified in this policy setting and don't use the hosted cache server that is configured in the policy setting "Set BranchCache Hosted Cache Mode." +This policy setting can only be applied to client computers that are running at least Windows 8. This policy has no effect on computers that are running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Client computers to which this policy setting is applied, in addition to the "Set BranchCache Hosted Cache mode" policy setting, use the hosted cache servers that are specified in this policy setting and don't use the hosted cache server that is configured in the policy setting "Set BranchCache Hosted Cache Mode". If you don't configure this policy setting, or if you disable this policy setting, client computers that are configured with hosted cache mode still function correctly. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, BranchCache settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy setting. - Enabled: With this selection, the policy setting is applied to client computers, which are configured as hosted cache mode clients that use the hosted cache servers that you specify in "Hosted cache servers." @@ -382,9 +373,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting is used only when you've deployed one or more BranchCache-enabled file servers at your main office. This policy setting specifies when client computers in branch offices start caching content from file servers based on the network latency - or delay - that occurs when the clients download content from the main office over a Wide Area Network (WAN) link. When you configure a value for this setting, which is the maximum round trip network latency allowed before caching begins, clients don't cache content until the network latency reaches the specified value; when network latency is greater than the value, clients begin caching content after they receive it from the file servers. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, BranchCache latency settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy. In the circumstance where client computers are domain members but you don't want to configure a BranchCache latency setting on all client computers, you can specify Not Configured for this domain Group Policy setting, and then configure local computer policy to enable BranchCache latency settings on individual client computers. Because the domain Group Policy setting isn't configured, it won't over-write the latency setting that you use on individual client computers. - Enabled: With this selection, the BranchCache maximum round trip latency setting is enabled for all client computers where the policy is applied. For example, if Configure BranchCache for network files is enabled in domain Group Policy, the BranchCache latency setting that you specify in the policy is turned on for all domain member client computers to which the policy is applied. @@ -440,9 +429,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can configure the percentage of total dis If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the cache is set to 5 percent of the total disk space on the client computer. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, BranchCache client computer cache settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy. In the circumstance where client computers are domain members but you don't want to configure a BranchCache client computer cache setting on all client computers, you can specify Not Configured for this domain Group Policy setting, and then configure local computer policy to enable BranchCache client computer cache settings on individual client computers. Because the domain Group Policy setting isn't configured, it won't over-write the client computer cache setting that you use on individual client computers. - Enabled: With this selection, the BranchCache client computer cache setting is enabled for all client computers where the policy is applied. For example, if Set percentage of disk space used for client computer cache is enabled in domain Group Policy, the BranchCache client computer cache setting that you specify in the policy is turned on for all domain member client computers to which the policy is applied. @@ -501,9 +488,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can configure the age for segments in the If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the age is set to 28 days. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, BranchCache client computer cache age settings aren't applied to client computers by this policy. In the circumstance where client computers are domain members but you don't want to configure a BranchCache client computer cache age setting on all client computers, you can specify Not Configured for this domain Group Policy setting, and then configure local computer policy to enable BranchCache client computer cache age settings on individual client computers. Because the domain Group Policy setting isn't configured, it won't over-write the client computer cache age setting that you use on individual client computers. - Enabled: With this selection, the BranchCache client computer cache age setting is enabled for all client computers where the policy is applied. For example, if this policy setting is enabled in domain Group Policy, the BranchCache client computer cache age that you specify in the policy is turned on for all domain member client computers to which the policy is applied. @@ -559,9 +544,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, all clients use the version of BranchCache th If you don't configure this setting, all clients will use the version of BranchCache that matches their operating system. -Policy configuration - -Select one of the following options: +For policy configuration, select one of the following options: - Not Configured: With this selection, this policy setting isn't applied to client computers, and the clients run the version of BranchCache that is included with their operating system. - Enabled: With this selection, this policy setting is applied to client computers based on the value of the option setting "Select from the following versions" that you specify. @@ -591,3 +574,7 @@ ADMX Info: + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pentraining.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pentraining.md index e3c4ae75b9..4c76a42a3e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pentraining.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pentraining.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_PenTraining -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_PenTraining +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_PenTraining. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -65,9 +65,9 @@ manager: dansimp Turns off Tablet PC Pen Training. -- If you enable this policy setting, users cannot open Tablet PC Pen Training. +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't open Tablet PC Pen Training. -- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can open Tablet PC Pen Training. +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can open Tablet PC Pen Training. @@ -111,9 +111,9 @@ ADMX Info: Turns off Tablet PC Pen Training. -- If you enable this policy setting, users cannot open Tablet PC Pen Training. +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't open Tablet PC Pen Training. -- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can open Tablet PC Pen Training. +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can open Tablet PC Pen Training. @@ -131,3 +131,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-performancediagnostics.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-performancediagnostics.md index 639a44a171..9cc9e2323e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-performancediagnostics.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-performancediagnostics.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_PerformanceDiagnostics -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_PerformanceDiagnostics +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_PerformanceDiagnostics. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_PerformanceDiagnostics + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -71,7 +72,7 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting determines the execution level for Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics. -If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Boot Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Boot Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. +If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Boot Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting, and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Boot Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. If you disable this policy setting, Windows won't be able to detect, troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Boot Performance problems that are handled by the DPS. @@ -79,7 +80,8 @@ If you don't configure this policy setting, the DPS will enable Windows Boot Per This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy isn't configured. -No system restart or service restart is required for this policy to take effect: changes take effect immediately. +>[!Note] +>No system restart or service restart is required for this policy to take effect; changes take effect immediately. This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios won't be executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. @@ -125,7 +127,7 @@ ADMX Info: Determines the execution level for Windows Standby/Resume Performance Diagnostics. -If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. +If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting, and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. If you disable this policy setting, Windows won't be able to detect, troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems that are handled by the DPS. @@ -179,7 +181,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines the execution level for Windows Shutdown Performance Diagnostics. -If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Shutdown Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Shutdown Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. +If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Shutdown Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting, and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Shutdown Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. If you disable this policy setting, Windows won't be able to detect, troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Shutdown Performance problems that are handled by the DPS. @@ -233,7 +235,7 @@ ADMX Info: Determines the execution level for Windows Standby/Resume Performance Diagnostics. -If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. +If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting, and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. If you disable this policy setting, Windows won't be able to detect, troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Standby/Resume Performance problems that are handled by the DPS. @@ -263,3 +265,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-power.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-power.md index 31a6511577..86b4d9bd92 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-power.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-power.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Power -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Power +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Power. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_Power + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -136,9 +137,9 @@ This policy setting allows you to control the network connectivity state in stan If you enable this policy setting, network connectivity will be maintained in standby. -If you disable this policy setting, network connectivity in standby is not guaranteed. This connectivity restriction currently applies to WLAN networks only, and is subject to change. +If you disable this policy setting, network connectivity in standby isn't guaranteed. This connectivity restriction currently applies to WLAN networks only, and is subject to change. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -184,7 +185,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to turn on the ability for applications and servi If you enable this policy setting, an application or service may prevent the system from sleeping (Hybrid Sleep, Stand By, or Hibernate). -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -234,7 +235,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, select one of the following actions: - Hibernate - Shut down -If you disable this policy or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable this policy or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -280,7 +281,7 @@ This policy setting allows applications and services to prevent automatic sleep. If you enable this policy setting, any application, service, or device driver prevents Windows from automatically transitioning to sleep after a period of user inactivity. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, applications, services, or drivers do not prevent Windows from automatically transitioning to sleep. Only user input is used to determine if Windows should automatically sleep. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, applications, services, or drivers don't prevent Windows from automatically transitioning to sleep. Only user input is used to determine if Windows should automatically sleep. @@ -326,7 +327,7 @@ This policy setting allows applications and services to prevent automatic sleep. If you enable this policy setting, any application, service, or device driver prevents Windows from automatically transitioning to sleep after a period of user inactivity. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, applications, services, or drivers do not prevent Windows from automatically transitioning to sleep. Only user input is used to determine if Windows should automatically sleep. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, applications, services, or drivers don't prevent Windows from automatically transitioning to sleep. Only user input is used to determine if Windows should automatically sleep. @@ -372,7 +373,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to manage automatic sleep with open network files If you enable this policy setting, the computer automatically sleeps when network files are open. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the computer does not automatically sleep when network files are open. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the computer doesn't automatically sleep when network files are open. @@ -418,7 +419,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to manage automatic sleep with open network files If you enable this policy setting, the computer automatically sleeps when network files are open. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the computer does not automatically sleep when network files are open. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the computer doesn't automatically sleep when network files are open. @@ -460,11 +461,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting specifies the active power plan from a specified power plan’s GUID. The GUID for a custom power plan GUID can be retrieved by using powercfg, the power configuration command line tool. +This policy setting specifies the active power plan from a specified power plan’s GUID. The GUID for a custom power plan GUID can be retrieved by using `powercfg`, the power configuration command line tool. If you enable this policy setting, you must specify a power plan, specified as a GUID using the following format: XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX (For example, 103eea6e-9fcd-4544-a713-c282d8e50083), indicating the power plan to be active. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can see and change this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can see and change this setting. @@ -515,7 +516,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, select one of the following actions: - Hibernate - Shut down -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -566,7 +567,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, select one of the following actions: - Hibernate - Shut down -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -614,7 +615,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you must enter a numeric value (percentage) t To set the action that is triggered, see the "Critical Battery Notification Action" policy setting. -If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users control this setting. +If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users control this setting. @@ -664,7 +665,7 @@ To configure the low battery notification level, see the "Low Battery Notificati The notification will only be shown if the "Low Battery Notification Action" policy setting is configured to "No Action". -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can control this setting. @@ -712,7 +713,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you must enter a numeric value (percentage) t To set the action that is triggered, see the "Low Battery Notification Action" policy setting. -If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users control this setting. +If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users control this setting. @@ -758,9 +759,9 @@ This policy setting allows you to control the network connectivity state in stan If you enable this policy setting, network connectivity will be maintained in standby. -If you disable this policy setting, network connectivity in standby is not guaranteed. This connectivity restriction currently applies to WLAN networks only, and is subject to change. +If you disable this policy setting, network connectivity in standby isn't guaranteed. This connectivity restriction currently applies to WLAN networks only, and is subject to change. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -806,7 +807,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to turn on the ability for applications and servi If you enable this policy setting, an application or service may prevent the system from sleeping (Hybrid Sleep, Stand By, or Hibernate). -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -856,7 +857,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, select one of the following actions: - Hibernate - Shut down -If you disable this policy or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable this policy or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -902,7 +903,7 @@ This policy setting specifies the period of inactivity before Windows turns off If you enable this policy setting, you must provide a value, in seconds, indicating how much idle time should elapse before Windows turns off the hard disk. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can see and change this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can see and change this setting. @@ -948,7 +949,7 @@ This policy setting specifies the period of inactivity before Windows turns off If you enable this policy setting, you must provide a value, in seconds, indicating how much idle time should elapse before Windows turns off the hard disk. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can see and change this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can see and change this setting. @@ -992,7 +993,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to configure whether power is automatically turned off when Windows shutdown completes. -This setting does not affect Windows shutdown behavior when shutdown is manually selected using the Start menu or Task Manager user interfaces. +This setting doesn't affect Windows shutdown behavior when shutdown is manually selected using the Start menu or Task Manager user interfaces. Applications such as UPS software may rely on Windows shutdown behavior. @@ -1000,7 +1001,7 @@ This setting is only applicable when Windows shutdown is initiated by software p If you enable this policy setting, the computer system safely shuts down and remains in a powered state, ready for power to be safely removed. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the computer system safely shuts down to a fully powered-off state. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the computer system safely shuts down to a fully powered-off state. @@ -1048,7 +1049,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, desktop background slideshow is enabled. If you disable this policy setting, the desktop background slideshow is disabled. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -1096,7 +1097,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, desktop background slideshow is enabled. If you disable this policy setting, the desktop background slideshow is disabled. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -1142,7 +1143,7 @@ This policy setting specifies the active power plan from a list of default Windo If you enable this policy setting, specify a power plan from the Active Power Plan list. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -1186,9 +1187,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to configure client computers to lock and prompt for a password when resuming from a hibernate or suspend state. -If you enable this policy setting, the client computer is locked and prompted for a password when it is resumed from a suspend or hibernate state. +If you enable this policy setting, the client computer is locked and prompted for a password when it's resumed from a suspend or hibernate state. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control if their computer is automatically locked or not after performing a resume operation. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control if their computer is automatically locked or not after performing a resume operation. @@ -1234,7 +1235,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to turn off Power Throttling. If you enable this policy setting, Power Throttling will be turned off. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users control this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. @@ -1280,7 +1281,7 @@ This policy setting specifies the percentage of battery capacity remaining that If you enable this policy setting, you must enter a numeric value (percentage) to set the battery level that triggers the reserve power notification. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can see and change this setting. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can see and change this setting. @@ -1299,3 +1300,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-powershellexecutionpolicy.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-powershellexecutionpolicy.md index 0f0b567c4d..34ae8db19f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-powershellexecutionpolicy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-powershellexecutionpolicy.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_PowerShellExecutionPolicy -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_PowerShellExecutionPolicy +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_PowerShellExecutionPolicy. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_PowerShellExecutionPolicy + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -72,7 +73,7 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting allows you to turn on logging for Windows PowerShell modules. -If you enable this policy setting, pipeline execution events for members of the specified modules are recorded in the Windows PowerShell log in Event Viewer. Enabling this policy setting for a module is equivalent to setting the LogPipelineExecutionDetails property of the module to True. +If you enable this policy setting, pipeline execution events for members of the specified modules are recorded in the Windows PowerShell login Event Viewer. Enabling this policy setting for a module is equivalent to setting the LogPipelineExecutionDetails property of the module to True. If you disable this policy setting, logging of execution events is disabled for all Windows PowerShell modules. Disabling this policy setting for a module is equivalent to setting the LogPipelineExecutionDetails property of the module to False. If this policy setting isn't configured, the LogPipelineExecutionDetails property of a module or snap-in determines whether the execution events of a module or snap-in are logged. By default, the LogPipelineExecutionDetails property of all modules and snap-ins is set to False. @@ -126,7 +127,7 @@ This policy setting lets you configure the script execution policy, controlling If you enable this policy setting, the scripts selected in the drop-down list are allowed to run. The "Allow only signed scripts" policy setting allows scripts to execute only if they're signed by a trusted publisher. -The "Allow local scripts and remote signed scripts" policy setting allows any local scripts to run; scripts that originate from the Internet must be signed by a trusted publisher. The "Allow all scripts" policy setting allows all scripts to run. +The "Allow local scripts and remote signed scripts" policy setting allows any local scripts to run. And, the scripts that originate from the Internet must be signed by a trusted publisher. The "Allow all scripts" policy setting allows all scripts to run. If you disable this policy setting, no scripts are allowed to run. @@ -251,4 +252,8 @@ ADMX Info: - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-previousversions.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-previousversions.md index 690fb95593..aa6509eeeb 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-previousversions.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-previousversions.md @@ -14,9 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - ADMX_PreviousVersions -
    - - ## ADMX_PreviousVersions policies > [!TIP] @@ -26,6 +23,10 @@ manager: dansimp > > The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +
    + + +
    ADMX_PreviousVersions/DisableLocalPage_1 @@ -84,13 +85,10 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting lets you suppress the Restore button in the previous versions property page when the user has selected a previous version of a local file. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a local file. - -- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a local file. - -- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the local disk. - -- If you do not configure this policy setting, it is disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a local file. +- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a local file. +- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a local file. +- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the local disk. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, it's disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a local file. @@ -134,13 +132,10 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting lets you suppress the Restore button in the previous versions property page when the user has selected a previous version of a local file. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a local file. - -- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a local file. - -- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the local disk. - -- If you do not configure this policy setting, it is disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a local file. +- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a local file. +- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a local file. +- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the local disk. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, it's disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a local file. @@ -184,13 +179,10 @@ ADMX Info: This setting lets you suppress the Restore button in the previous versions property page when the user has selected a previous version of a file on a file share. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. - -- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. - -- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the file share. - -- If you do not configure this policy setting, it is disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a file on a file share. +- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. +- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. +- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the file share. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, it's disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a file on a file share. @@ -234,13 +226,10 @@ ADMX Info: This setting lets you suppress the Restore button in the previous versions property page when the user has selected a previous version of a file on a file share. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. - -- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. - -- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the file share. - -- If you do not configure this policy setting, it is disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a file on a file share. +- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. +- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. +- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the file share. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, it's disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a file on a file share. @@ -285,11 +274,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting lets you hide entries in the list of previous versions of a file in which the previous version is located on backup media. Previous versions can come from the on-disk restore points or the backup media. -- If you enable this policy setting, users cannot see any previous versions corresponding to backup copies, and can see only previous versions corresponding to on-disk restore points. - -- If you disable this policy setting, users can see previous versions corresponding to backup copies as well as previous versions corresponding to on-disk restore points. - -If you do not configure this policy setting, it is disabled by default. +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't see any previous versions corresponding to backup copies, and can see only previous versions corresponding to on-disk restore points. +- If you disable this policy setting, users can see previous versions corresponding to backup copies and previous versions corresponding to on-disk restore points. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, it's disabled by default. @@ -333,11 +320,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting lets you hide entries in the list of previous versions of a file in which the previous version is located on backup media. Previous versions can come from the on-disk restore points or the backup media. -- If you enable this policy setting, users cannot see any previous versions corresponding to backup copies, and can see only previous versions corresponding to on-disk restore points. - -- If you disable this policy setting, users can see previous versions corresponding to backup copies as well as previous versions corresponding to on-disk restore points. - -If you do not configure this policy setting, it is disabled by default. +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't see any previous versions corresponding to backup copies, and can see only previous versions corresponding to on-disk restore points. +- If you disable this policy setting, users can see previous versions corresponding to backup copies and previous versions corresponding to on-disk restore points. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, it's disabled by default. @@ -381,13 +366,10 @@ ADMX Info: This setting lets you suppress the Restore button in the previous versions property page when the user has selected a previous version of a file on a file share. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. - -- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. - -- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the file share. - -- If you do not configure this policy setting, it is disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a file on a file share. +- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. +- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. +- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the file share. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, it's disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a file on a file share. @@ -431,13 +413,10 @@ ADMX Info: This setting lets you suppress the Restore button in the previous versions property page when the user has selected a previous version of a file on a file share. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. - -- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. - -- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the file share. - -- If you do not configure this policy setting, it is disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a file on a file share. +- If you enable this policy setting, the Restore button is disabled when the user selects a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. +- If you disable this policy setting, the Restore button remains active for a previous version corresponding to a file on a file share. +- If the user clicks the Restore button, Windows attempts to restore the file from the file share. +- If you don't configure this policy setting, it's disabled by default. The Restore button is active when the previous version is of a file on a file share. @@ -452,3 +431,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing.md index 0ea4840878..869b0f1663 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Printing -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Printing +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Printing. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_Printing + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -249,7 +250,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you replace the "Get help with printing" defa If you disable this setting or don't configure it, or if you don't enter an alternate Internet address, the default link will appear in the Printers folder. > [!NOTE] -> Web pages links only appear in the Printers folder when Web view is enabled. If Web view is disabled, the setting has no effect. (To enable Web view, open the Printers folder, and, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options, click the General tab, and then click "Enable Web content in folders.") +> Web pages links only appear in the Printers folder when Web view is enabled. If Web view is disabled, the setting has no effect. +> To enable Web view, open the Printers folder, and, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options, click the General tab, and then click "Enable Web content in folders." Also, see the "Activate Internet printing" setting in this setting folder and the "Browse a common web site to find printers" setting in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Printers. @@ -303,10 +305,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, the client computer will only search the loc This policy setting isn't configured by default, and the behavior depends on the version of Windows that you're using. - - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Extend Point and Print connection to search Windows Update* @@ -1418,5 +1418,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    + - \ No newline at end of file +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing2.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing2.md index 87ff13e471..a7e0cdbfe7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing2.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-printing2.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Printing2 -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Printing2 +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Printing2. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_Printing2 + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -186,7 +187,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Determines whether the pruning service on a domain controller prunes printer objects that aren't automatically republished whenever the host computer doesn't respond, just as it does with Windows 2000 printers. This setting applies to printers running operating systems other than Windows 2000 and to Windows 2000 printers published outside their forest. +This policy setting determines whether the pruning service on a domain controller prunes printer objects that aren't automatically republished whenever the host computer doesn't respond, just as it does with Windows 2000 printers. This setting applies to printers running operating systems other than Windows 2000 and to Windows 2000 printers published outside their forest. The Windows pruning service prunes printer objects from Active Directory when the computer that published them doesn't respond to contact requests. Computers running Windows 2000 Professional detect and republish deleted printer objects when they rejoin the network. However, because non-Windows 2000 computers and computers in other domains can't republish printers in Active Directory automatically, by default, the system never prunes their printer objects. @@ -409,10 +410,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the contact events are recorded in the event If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the contact events aren't recorded in the event log. -Note: This setting doesn't affect the logging of pruning events; the actual pruning of a printer is always logged. - > [!NOTE] -> This setting is used only on domain controllers. +> This setting doesn't affect the logging of pruning events; the actual pruning of a printer is always logged. This setting is used only on domain controllers. @@ -525,4 +524,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-programs.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-programs.md index c1089d79fe..129d6e7fe7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-programs.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-programs.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Programs -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Programs +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Programs. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp --- # Policy CSP - ADMX_Programs + >[!TIP] > These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -82,7 +83,7 @@ This setting removes the Set Program Access and Defaults page from the Programs The Set Program Access and Computer Defaults page allows administrators to specify default programs for certain activities, such as Web browsing or sending e-mail, as well as specify the programs that are accessible from the Start menu, desktop, and other locations. -If this setting is disabled or not configured, the Set Program Access and Defaults button is available to all users. +If this setting is disabled or not configured, the "Set Program Access and Defaults" button is available to all users. This setting doesn't prevent users from using other tools and methods to change program access or defaults. @@ -90,7 +91,6 @@ This setting doesn't prevent the Default Programs icon from appearing on the Sta - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Hide "Set Program Access and Computer Defaults" page* @@ -400,3 +400,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pushtoinstall.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pushtoinstall.md index 5339356365..d24d8ded60 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pushtoinstall.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-pushtoinstall.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_PushToInstall -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_PushToInstall +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_PushToInstall. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -14,11 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - ADMX_PushToInstall -
    - - -## ADMX_PushToInstall policies - > [!TIP] > This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -26,6 +21,11 @@ manager: dansimp > > The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +
    + + +## ADMX_PushToInstall policies +
    ADMX_PushToInstall/DisablePushToInstall @@ -77,3 +77,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-radar.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-radar.md index 80e2f293b0..b9b78697d6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-radar.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-radar.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Radar -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Radar +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Radar. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -14,11 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - ADMX_Radar -
    - - -## ADMX_Radar policies - > [!TIP] > This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > @@ -26,6 +21,11 @@ manager: dansimp > > The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +
    + + +## ADMX_Radar policies +
    ADMX_Radar/WdiScenarioExecutionPolicy @@ -63,14 +63,19 @@ manager: dansimp This policy determines the execution level for Windows Resource Exhaustion Detection and Resolution. -- If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Resource Exhaustion problems and attempt to determine their root causes. +If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the dropdown menu. If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) will detect Windows Resource Exhaustion problems and attempt to determine their root causes. -These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Resource Exhaustion problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. +These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting, and resolution, the DPS will detect Windows Resource Exhaustion problems and indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. -- If you disable this policy setting, Windows won't be able to detect, troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Resource Exhaustion problems that are handled by the DPS. +If you disable this policy setting, Windows won't be able to detect, troubleshoot or resolve any Windows Resource Exhaustion problems that are handled by the DPS. If you don't configure this policy setting, the DPS will enable Windows Resource Exhaustion for resolution by default. -This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy isn't configured. No system restart or service restart is required for this policy to take effect: changes take effect immediately. This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios won't be executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. +This policy setting takes effect only if the diagnostics-wide scenario execution policy isn't configured. + +No system restart or service restart is required for this policy to take effect; changes take effect immediately. + +>[!Note] +> This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenarios won't be executed. The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. @@ -88,3 +93,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) \ No newline at end of file From ed9e2bf19968c706d3a7a72ef6f278b11fd05aeb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 12:53:47 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 122/192] updated the articles with consistency --- .../mdm/policy-csp-timelanguagesettings.md | 9 +++++++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting.md | 8 +++++--- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md | 2 +- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowsautopilot.md | 3 +++ .../mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md | 2 +- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md | 2 +- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md | 3 +-- windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md | 10 ---------- windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md | 10 ---------- windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md | 6 +++++- 16 files changed, 30 insertions(+), 37 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-timelanguagesettings.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-timelanguagesettings.md index 09a8420d64..28373bae1f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-timelanguagesettings.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-timelanguagesettings.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - TimeLanguageSettings - -
    @@ -43,6 +41,7 @@ manager: dansimp **TimeLanguageSettings/BlockCleanupOfUnusedPreinstalledLangPacks** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -97,6 +96,7 @@ ADMX Info: **TimeLanguageSettings/ConfigureTimeZone** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -141,6 +141,7 @@ Specifies the time zone to be applied to the device. This policy name is the sta **TimeLanguageSettings/MachineUILanguageOverwrite** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -195,6 +196,7 @@ ADMX Info: **TimeLanguageSettings/RestrictLanguagePacksAndFeaturesInstall** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -237,3 +239,6 @@ If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, there's no language featu +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting.md index b19352d765..7fad3a3c23 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-troubleshooting.md @@ -12,8 +12,6 @@ ms.date: 09/27/2019 # Policy CSP - Troubleshooting - -
    @@ -32,6 +30,7 @@ ms.date: 09/27/2019 **Troubleshooting/AllowRecommendations** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -54,7 +53,7 @@ ms.date: 09/27/2019 -This policy setting allows IT admins to configure how to apply recommended troubleshooting for known problems on the devices in their domains or IT environments. +This policy setting allows IT admins to configure, how to apply recommended troubleshooting for known problems on the devices in their domains or IT environments. @@ -98,3 +97,6 @@ By default, this policy isn't configured and the SKU based defaults are used for +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md index a48897a174..0e6bf5c815 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md @@ -3944,4 +3944,4 @@ ADMX Info: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md index 1f0d50d501..f7264c42e4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-userrights.md @@ -1429,4 +1429,4 @@ GP Info: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md index d2b0d47276..71c0a56d17 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-virtualizationbasedtechnology.md @@ -134,4 +134,4 @@ The following are the supported values: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsautopilot.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsautopilot.md index 1dc3fde74d..d02eab1cc4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsautopilot.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsautopilot.md @@ -72,3 +72,6 @@ This policy enables Windows Autopilot to be kept up-to-date during the out-of-bo
    + +## Related topics +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md index 91ec87c881..f8b007b698 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsconnectionmanager.md @@ -94,4 +94,4 @@ ADMX Info: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md index d183826d60..ea0fa39bc2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsdefendersecuritycenter.md @@ -1229,4 +1229,4 @@ ADMX Info: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md index 593806d14f..bbab1ffef5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsinkworkspace.md @@ -133,4 +133,4 @@ Supported value type is int. The following list shows the supported values: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md index efe4736360..f340a2832a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md @@ -463,4 +463,4 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md index 72dea8d591..da73125db1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowspowershell.md @@ -88,4 +88,4 @@ ADMX Info: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md index 624cc3bf00..77e23b76a7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowssandbox.md @@ -456,4 +456,4 @@ The following are the supported values: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md index c93eeb7247..d1d466bb7d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wirelessdisplay.md @@ -456,5 +456,4 @@ The following list shows the supported values: CSP Article: ## Related topics - -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md index 83a95ac493..6bffbb6aae 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/remotefind-csp.md @@ -189,13 +189,3 @@ Supported operation is Get. ## Related topics [Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) - -  - -  - - - - - - diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md index c3018f398a..201b4ac1ba 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp.md @@ -230,13 +230,3 @@ The default in the SharedPC provisioning package is 1024. ## Related topics [Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) - -  - -  - - - - - - diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md index 5b8229bb45..3828794610 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/surfacehub-csp.md @@ -548,4 +548,8 @@ GUID identifying the Microsoft Operations Management Suite workspace ID to colle Primary key for authenticating with the workspace. - The data type is string. -- Supported operation is Get and Replace. The Get operation is allowed, but it will always return an empty string. \ No newline at end of file +- Supported operation is Get and Replace. The Get operation is allowed, but it will always return an empty string. + +## Related topics + +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file From a52fc2b76311df78c4818d30432df535cb1ecb7d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 16:01:58 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 123/192] improved the article with consistency --- .../mdm/policy-csp-taskmanager.md | 17 +++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-taskscheduler.md | 6 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-textinput.md | 61 ++++++++++++------- 3 files changed, 53 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-taskmanager.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-taskmanager.md index 1cae440c6c..43727998b5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-taskmanager.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-taskmanager.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - TaskManager -
    @@ -26,13 +25,13 @@ manager: dansimp
    -
    **TaskManager/AllowEndTask** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -57,9 +56,11 @@ manager: dansimp This setting determines whether non-administrators can use Task Manager to end tasks. -Value type is integer. Supported values: +Supported value type is integer. + +Supported values: - 0 - Disabled. EndTask functionality is blocked in TaskManager. -- 1 - Enabled (default). Users can perform EndTask in TaskManager. +- 1 - Enabled (default). Users can perform EndTask in TaskManager. @@ -70,13 +71,15 @@ Value type is integer. Supported values: **Validation procedure:** -When this policy is set to 1 - users CAN execute 'End task' on processes in TaskManager -When the policy is set to 0 - users CANNOT execute 'End task' on processes in TaskManager +- When this policy is set to 1 - users CAN execute 'End task' on processes in TaskManager. +- When the policy is set to 0 - users CANNOT execute 'End task' on processes in TaskManager.
    - +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-taskscheduler.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-taskscheduler.md index 983bd29762..ad0bcd8537 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-taskscheduler.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-taskscheduler.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - TaskScheduler - -
    @@ -34,6 +32,7 @@ manager: dansimp **TaskScheduler/EnableXboxGameSaveTask** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -64,3 +63,6 @@ This setting determines whether the specific task is enabled (1) or disabled (0) +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinput.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinput.md index f65160e893..d17558e856 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinput.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-textinput.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - TextInput - -
    @@ -137,6 +135,7 @@ Placeholder only. Do not use in production environment. **TextInput/AllowIMELogging** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -162,8 +161,7 @@ Placeholder only. Do not use in production environment. > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - -Allows the user to turn on and off the logging for incorrect conversion and saving auto-tuning result to a file and history-based predictive input. +Allows the user to turn on and off the logging for incorrect conversion, and saving auto-tuning result to a file and history-based predictive input. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -171,8 +169,8 @@ Most restricted value is 0. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed. +- 1 (default) – Allowed. @@ -183,6 +181,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/AllowIMENetworkAccess** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -227,6 +226,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/AllowInputPanel** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -252,7 +252,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows the IT admin to disable the touch/handwriting keyboard on Windows. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -273,6 +272,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/AllowJapaneseIMESurrogatePairCharacters** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -298,10 +298,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows the Japanese IME surrogate pair characters. - Most restricted value is 0. @@ -320,6 +318,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/AllowJapaneseIVSCharacters** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -345,7 +344,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows Japanese Ideographic Variation Sequence (IVS) characters. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -366,6 +364,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/AllowJapaneseNonPublishingStandardGlyph** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -391,7 +390,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows the Japanese non-publishing standard glyph. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -412,6 +410,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/AllowJapaneseUserDictionary** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -437,7 +436,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows the Japanese user dictionary. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -458,6 +456,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/AllowKeyboardTextSuggestions** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -524,6 +523,7 @@ This policy has been deprecated. **TextInput/AllowLanguageFeaturesUninstall** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -549,8 +549,7 @@ This policy has been deprecated. > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - -Allows the uninstall of language features, such as spell checkers, on a device. +Allows the uninstall of language features, such as spell checkers on a device. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -578,6 +577,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/AllowLinguisticDataCollection** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -623,6 +623,7 @@ This setting supports a range of values between 0 and 1. **TextInput/AllowTextInputSuggestionUpdate** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -668,6 +669,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/ConfigureJapaneseIMEVersion** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -713,6 +715,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/ConfigureSimplifiedChineseIMEVersion** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -758,6 +761,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/ConfigureTraditionalChineseIMEVersion** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -783,6 +787,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > - This policy is enforced only in Windows 10 for desktop. > - This policy requires reboot to take effect. + Allows IT admins to configure Microsoft Traditional Chinese IME version in the desktop. @@ -802,6 +807,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/EnableTouchKeyboardAutoInvokeInDesktopMode** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -848,6 +854,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/ExcludeJapaneseIMEExceptJIS0208** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -873,7 +880,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows the users to restrict character code range of conversion by setting the character filter. @@ -892,6 +898,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/ExcludeJapaneseIMEExceptJIS0208andEUDC** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -917,7 +924,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows the users to restrict character code range of conversion by setting the character filter. @@ -936,6 +942,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/ExcludeJapaneseIMEExceptShiftJIS** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -961,7 +968,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > The policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows the users to restrict character code range of conversion by setting the character filter. @@ -980,6 +986,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/ForceTouchKeyboardDockedState** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1021,6 +1028,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/TouchKeyboardDictationButtonAvailability** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1062,6 +1070,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/TouchKeyboardEmojiButtonAvailability** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1103,6 +1112,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/TouchKeyboardFullModeAvailability** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1131,7 +1141,7 @@ Specifies whether the full keyboard mode is enabled or disabled for the touch ke The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) - The OS determines when it's most appropriate to be available. +- 0 (default) - The OS determines, when it's most appropriate to be available. - 1 - Full keyboard is always available. - 2 - Full keyboard is always disabled. @@ -1144,6 +1154,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/TouchKeyboardHandwritingModeAvailability** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1172,7 +1183,7 @@ Specifies whether the handwriting input panel is enabled or disabled. When this The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) - The OS determines when it's most appropriate to be available. +- 0 (default) - The OS determines, when it's most appropriate to be available. - 1 - Handwriting input panel is always available. - 2 - Handwriting input panel is always disabled. @@ -1185,6 +1196,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/TouchKeyboardNarrowModeAvailability** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1213,7 +1225,7 @@ Specifies whether the narrow keyboard mode is enabled or disabled for the touch The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) - The OS determines when it's most appropriate to be available. +- 0 (default) - The OS determines, when it's most appropriate to be available. - 1 - Narrow keyboard is always available. - 2 - Narrow keyboard is always disabled. @@ -1226,6 +1238,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/TouchKeyboardSplitModeAvailability** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1254,7 +1267,7 @@ Specifies whether the split keyboard mode is enabled or disabled for the touch k The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) - The OS determines when it's most appropriate to be available. +- 0 (default) - The OS determines, when it's most appropriate to be available. - 1 - Split keyboard is always available. - 2 - Split keyboard is always disabled. @@ -1267,6 +1280,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **TextInput/TouchKeyboardWideModeAvailability** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1295,7 +1309,7 @@ Specifies whether the wide keyboard mode is enabled or disabled for the touch ke The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) - The OS determines when it's most appropriate to be available. +- 0 (default) - The OS determines, when it's most appropriate to be available. - 1 - Wide keyboard is always available. - 2 - Wide keyboard is always disabled. @@ -1305,3 +1319,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From 29acc05d38f211ab9f1cc22e7440243fcad099d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 18:34:27 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 124/192] Updated the links and improved the consistency --- .../mdm/policy-csp-system.md | 113 +++++++++++------- .../mdm/policy-csp-systemservices.md | 35 ++++-- 2 files changed, 97 insertions(+), 51 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system.md index a2830db2e2..87f6bf2f71 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - System - -
    @@ -118,6 +116,7 @@ manager: dansimp **System/AllowBuildPreview** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -171,6 +170,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/AllowCommercialDataPipeline** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -192,12 +192,12 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy setting configures an Azure Active Directory joined device so that Microsoft is the processor of the Windows diagnostic data collected from the device, subject to the [Product Terms](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/productoffering). +This policy setting configures an Azure Active Directory joined device, so that Microsoft is the processor of the Windows diagnostic data collected from the device, subject to the [Product Terms](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/productoffering). To enable this behavior, you must complete two steps: - 1. Enable this policy setting - 2. Join an Azure Active Directory account to the device + 1. Enable this policy setting. + 2. Join an Azure Active Directory account to the device. Windows diagnostic data is collected when the Allow Telemetry policy setting is set to 1 – **Required (Basic)** or above. @@ -244,11 +244,11 @@ This policy setting, in combination with the Allow Telemetry and Configure the C To enable this behavior, you must complete three steps: - 1. Enable this policy setting - 2. Set **AllowTelemetry** to 1 – **Required (Basic)** or above - 3. Set the Configure the Commercial ID setting for your Desktop Analytics workspace + 1. Enable this policy setting. + 2. Set **AllowTelemetry** to 1 – **Required (Basic)** or above. + 3. Set the Configure the Commercial ID setting for your Desktop Analytics workspace. -This setting has no effect on devices unless they're properly enrolled in Desktop Analytics. +This setting has no effect on devices, unless they're properly enrolled in Desktop Analytics. When these policies are configured, Windows diagnostic data collected from the device will be subject to Microsoft processor commitments. @@ -268,6 +268,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/AllowDeviceNameInDiagnosticData** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -289,7 +290,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy allows the device name to be sent to Microsoft as part of Windows diagnostic data. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, then device name won't be sent to Microsoft as part of Windows diagnostic data. +This policy allows the device name to be sent to Microsoft as part of Windows diagnostic data. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, then device name won't be sent to Microsoft as part of Windows diagnostic data. @@ -322,6 +323,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/AllowEmbeddedMode** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -363,6 +365,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/AllowExperimentation** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -389,7 +392,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: This policy setting determines the level that Microsoft can experiment with the product to study user preferences or device behavior. - Most restricted value is 0. @@ -409,6 +411,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/AllowFontProviders** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -451,8 +454,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - false - No traffic to fs.microsoft.com and only locally installed fonts are available. -- 1 - true (default) - There may be network traffic to fs.microsoft.com and downloadable fonts are available to apps that support them. +- 0 - false - No traffic to fs.microsoft.com, and only locally installed fonts are available. +- 1 - true (default) - There may be network traffic to fs.microsoft.com, and downloadable fonts are available to apps that support them. @@ -469,6 +472,7 @@ To verify if System/AllowFontProviders is set to true: **System/AllowLocation** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -492,7 +496,6 @@ To verify if System/AllowFontProviders is set to true: Specifies whether to allow app access to the Location service. - Most restricted value is 0. While the policy is set to 0 (Force Location Off) or 2 (Force Location On), any Location service call from an app would trigger the value set by this policy. @@ -531,7 +534,7 @@ This policy setting configures an Azure Active Directory joined device so that M For customers who enroll into the Microsoft Managed Desktop service, this policy will be enabled by default to allow Microsoft to process data for operational and analytic needs. For more information, see [Privacy and personal data](/microsoft-365/managed-desktop/service-description/privacy-personal-data). -This setting has no effect on devices unless they're properly enrolled in Microsoft Managed Desktop. +This setting has no effect on devices, unless they're properly enrolled in Microsoft Managed Desktop. When these policies are configured, Windows diagnostic data collected from the device will be subject to Microsoft processor commitments. @@ -546,6 +549,7 @@ If you disable this policy setting, devices may not appear in Microsoft Managed **System/AllowStorageCard** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -575,7 +579,7 @@ Most restricted value is 0. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – SD card use isn't allowed and USB drives are disabled. This setting doesn't prevent programmatic access to the storage card. +- 0 – SD card use isn't allowed, and USB drives are disabled. This setting doesn't prevent programmatic access to the storage card. - 1 (default) – Allow a storage card. @@ -587,6 +591,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/AllowTelemetry** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -618,7 +623,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values for Windows 8.1: - 1 – Allowed, except for Secondary Data Requests. - 2 (default) – Allowed. - In Windows 10, you can configure this policy setting to decide what level of diagnostic data to send to Microsoft. The following list shows the supported values for Windows 10 version 1809 and older, choose the value that is applicable to your OS version (older OS values are displayed in the brackets): @@ -657,6 +661,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/AllowUpdateComplianceProcessing** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -683,9 +688,9 @@ This policy setting, in combination with the Allow Telemetry and Configure the C To enable this behavior, you must complete three steps: - 1. Enable this policy setting - 2. Set **AllowTelemetry** to 1 – **Required (Basic)** or above - 3. Set the Configure the Commercial ID setting for your Update Compliance workspace + 1. Enable this policy setting. + 2. Set **AllowTelemetry** to 1 – **Required (Basic)** or above. + 3. Set the Configure the Commercial ID setting for your Update Compliance workspace. When these policies are configured, Windows diagnostic data collected from the device will be subject to Microsoft processor commitments. @@ -716,6 +721,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/AllowUserToResetPhone** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -765,9 +771,9 @@ This policy setting configures an Azure Active Directory joined device so that M To enable this behavior, you must complete three steps: - 1. Enable this policy setting - 2. Set **AllowTelemetry** to 1 – **Required (Basic)** or above - 3. Join an Azure Active Directory account to the device + 1. Enable this policy setting. + 2. Set **AllowTelemetry** to 1 – **Required (Basic)** or above. + 3. Join an Azure Active Directory account to the device. When these policies are configured, Windows diagnostic data collected from the device will be subject to Microsoft processor commitments. @@ -788,6 +794,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/BootStartDriverInitialization** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -815,19 +822,19 @@ This policy setting allows you to specify which boot-start drivers are initializ - Bad, but required for boot: The driver has been identified as malware, but the computer can't successfully boot without loading this driver. - Unknown: This driver hasn't been attested to by your malware detection application and hasn't been classified by the Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver. -If you enable this policy setting, you'll be able to choose which boot-start drivers to initialize the next time the computer is started. +If you enable this policy setting, you'll be able to choose which boot-start drivers to initialize next time the computer is started. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the boot start drivers determined to be Good, Unknown or Bad but Boot Critical are initialized and the initialization of drivers determined to be Bad is skipped. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the boot start drivers determined to be Good, Unknown, or Bad, but Boot Critical are initialized and the initialization of drivers determined to be Bad is skipped. If your malware detection application doesn't include an Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver or if your Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver has been disabled, this setting has no effect and all boot-start drivers are initialized. > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). ADMX Info: @@ -845,6 +852,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/ConfigureMicrosoft365UploadEndpoint** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -872,7 +880,7 @@ If your organization is participating in the program and has been instructed to The value for this setting will be provided by Microsoft as part of the onboarding process for the program. -Value type is string. +Supported value type is string. ADMX Info: @@ -900,6 +908,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/ConfigureTelemetryOptInChangeNotification** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -922,8 +931,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines whether a device shows notifications about telemetry levels to people on first sign in or when changes occur in Settings.  -If you set this policy setting to "Disable telemetry change notifications", telemetry level notifications stop appearing. -If you set this policy setting to "Enable telemetry change notifications" or don't configure this policy setting, telemetry notifications appear at first sign in and when changes occur in Settings. + +- If you set this policy setting to "Disable telemetry change notifications", telemetry level notifications stop appearing. +- If you set this policy setting to "Enable telemetry change notifications" or don't configure this policy setting, telemetry notifications appear at first sign in and when changes occur in Settings. @@ -948,6 +958,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/ConfigureTelemetryOptInSettingsUx** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1001,6 +1012,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/DisableDeviceDelete** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1023,8 +1035,9 @@ The following list shows the supported values: This policy setting controls whether the Delete diagnostic data button is enabled in Diagnostic & Feedback Settings page. -If you enable this policy setting, the Delete diagnostic data button will be disabled in Settings page, preventing the deletion of diagnostic data collected by Microsoft from the device. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Delete diagnostic data button will be enabled in Settings page, which allows people to erase all diagnostic data collected by Microsoft from that device. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the Delete diagnostic data button will be disabled in Settings page, preventing the deletion of diagnostic data collected by Microsoft from the device. +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Delete diagnostic data button will be enabled in Settings page, which allows people to erase all diagnostic data collected by Microsoft from that device. @@ -1053,6 +1066,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/DisableDiagnosticDataViewer** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1075,8 +1089,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting controls whether users can enable and launch the Diagnostic Data Viewer from the Diagnostic & Feedback Settings page. -If you enable this policy setting, the Diagnostic Data Viewer won't be enabled in Settings page, and it will prevent the viewer from showing diagnostic data collected by Microsoft from the device. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Diagnostic Data Viewer will be enabled in Settings page. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the Diagnostic Data Viewer won't be enabled in Settings page, and it will prevent the viewer from showing diagnostic data collected by Microsoft from the device. +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Diagnostic Data Viewer will be enabled in Settings page. @@ -1105,6 +1120,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/DisableEnterpriseAuthProxy** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1126,7 +1142,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting blocks the Connected User Experience and Telemetry service from automatically using an authenticated proxy to send data back to Microsoft on Windows 10. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Connected User Experience and Telemetry service will automatically use an authenticated proxy to send data back to Microsoft. Enabling this policy will block the Connected User Experience and Telemetry service from automatically using an authenticated proxy. +This policy setting blocks the Connected User Experience and Telemetry service from automatically using an authenticated proxy, to send data back to Microsoft on Windows 10. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Connected User Experience and Telemetry service will automatically use an authenticated proxy, to send data back to Microsoft. Enabling this policy will block the Connected User Experience and Telemetry service from automatically using an authenticated proxy. @@ -1146,6 +1162,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/DisableOneDriveFileSync** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1209,6 +1226,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **System/DisableSystemRestore** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1236,19 +1254,19 @@ This policy setting allows you to turn off System Restore. System Restore enables users, in case of a problem, to restore their computers to a previous state without losing personal data files. By default, System Restore is turned on for the boot volume. -If you enable this policy setting, System Restore is turned off, and the System Restore Wizard can't be accessed. The option to configure System Restore or create a restore point through System Protection is also disabled. +If you enable this policy setting, System Restore is turned off, then System Restore Wizard can't be accessed. The option to configure System Restore or create a restore point through System Protection is also disabled. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can perform System Restore and configure System Restore settings through System Protection. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can perform System Restore, and configure System Restore settings through System Protection. Also, see the "Turn off System Restore configuration" policy setting. If the "Turn off System Restore" policy setting is disabled or not configured, the "Turn off System Restore configuration" policy setting is used to determine whether the option to configure System Restore is available. > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). ADMX Info: @@ -1266,6 +1284,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/FeedbackHubAlwaysSaveDiagnosticsLocally** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1305,6 +1324,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/LimitDiagnosticLogCollection** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1326,7 +1346,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy setting specifies whether diagnostic log data can be collected when more information is needed to troubleshoot a problem. It's sent only if we have permission to collect optional diagnostic data, and only if the device meets the criteria for more data collection. +This policy setting specifies whether diagnostic log data can be collected when more information is needed to troubleshoot a problem. It's sent only if we have permission to collect optional diagnostic data, and only if the device meets the criteria for more data collection. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, we may occasionally collect advanced diagnostic data if the user has opted to send optional diagnostic data. @@ -1354,6 +1374,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/LimitDumpCollection** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1375,7 +1396,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy setting limits the type of dumps that can be collected when more information is needed to troubleshoot a problem. These dumps aren't sent unless we have permission to collect optional diagnostic data. +This policy setting limits the type of dumps that can be collected when more information is needed to troubleshoot a problem. These dumps aren't sent unless we have permission to collect optional diagnostic data. With this policy setting being enabled, Windows Error Reporting is limited to sending kernel mini dumps and user mode triage dumps only. @@ -1404,6 +1425,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **System/LimitEnhancedDiagnosticDataWindowsAnalytics** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1438,9 +1460,8 @@ To enable this behavior, you must complete two steps: > [!NOTE] > **Enhanced** is no longer an option for Windows Holographic, version 21H1. - - For Windows 10 version 19H1 and later: set **AllowTelemetry** to Optional (Full) + - For Windows 10 version 19H1 and later: set **AllowTelemetry** to Optional (Full). - When you configure these policy settings, a basic level of diagnostic data plus other events that are required for Windows Analytics are sent to Microsoft. These events are documented here: Windows 10, version 1709 enhanced telemetry events and fields used by Windows Analytics. Enabling enhanced diagnostic data in the Allow Telemetry policy in combination with not configuring this policy will also send the required events for Windows Analytics, plus enhanced level telemetry data. This setting has no effect on computers configured to send Required (Basic) or Optional (Full) diagnostic data to Microsoft. @@ -1465,6 +1486,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/TelemetryProxy** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1508,6 +1530,7 @@ ADMX Info: **System/TurnOffFileHistory** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1560,3 +1583,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values:
    + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-systemservices.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-systemservices.md index c979583ff0..a3235c28c1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-systemservices.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-systemservices.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - SystemServices - -
    @@ -49,6 +47,7 @@ manager: dansimp **SystemServices/ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -71,7 +70,9 @@ manager: dansimp -This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual. +This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). + +Default: Manual. @@ -88,6 +89,7 @@ GP Info: **SystemServices/ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -110,7 +112,9 @@ GP Info: -This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual. +This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). + +Default: Manual. @@ -127,6 +131,7 @@ GP Info: **SystemServices/ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -149,7 +154,9 @@ GP Info: -This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual. +This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). + +Default: Manual. @@ -166,6 +173,7 @@ GP Info: **SystemServices/ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -188,7 +196,9 @@ GP Info: -This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual. +This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). + +Default: Manual. @@ -205,6 +215,7 @@ GP Info: **SystemServices/ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -227,7 +238,9 @@ GP Info: -This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual. +This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). + +Default: Manual. @@ -244,6 +257,7 @@ GP Info: **SystemServices/ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -266,7 +280,9 @@ GP Info: -This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual. +This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). + +Default: Manual. @@ -281,3 +297,6 @@ GP Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From 202c66fd03f993178a60b2a666c7162f0ea9db1c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 23:42:41 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 125/192] sheshachary-5859198-3 Improved the consistency in the article. --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md | 88 ++++++++++++------ .../mdm/policy-csp-storage.md | 93 ++++++++++++------- 2 files changed, 116 insertions(+), 65 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md index f760f05bc0..29365fd57b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Start -
    @@ -119,13 +118,13 @@ manager: dansimp
    -
    **Start/AllowPinnedFolderDocuments** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -156,7 +155,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -167,6 +166,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderDownloads** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -208,6 +208,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -238,7 +239,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -249,6 +250,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -279,7 +281,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -290,6 +292,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderMusic** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -320,7 +323,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -331,6 +334,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderNetwork** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -361,7 +365,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -372,6 +376,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -402,7 +407,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -413,6 +418,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderPictures** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -443,7 +449,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -454,6 +460,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderSettings** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -484,7 +491,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -495,6 +502,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/AllowPinnedFolderVideos** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -525,7 +533,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. - 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - there's no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. +- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. @@ -597,6 +605,7 @@ This string policy will take a JSON file (expected name LayoutModification.json) **Start/DisableContextMenus** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -652,6 +661,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/ForceStartSize** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -678,7 +688,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Forces the start screen size. - If there's policy configuration conflict, the latest configuration request is applied to the device. @@ -698,6 +707,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/HideAppList** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -729,10 +739,9 @@ Allows IT Admins to configure Start by collapsing or removing the all apps list. > [!Note] > There were issues reported with the previous release of this policy and a fix was added in Windows 10, version 1709. - To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: -- 1 - Enable policy and restart explorer.exe +- 1 - Enable policy and restart explorer.exe. - 2a - If set to '1': Verify that the all apps list is collapsed, and that the Settings toggle isn't grayed out. - 2b - If set to '2': Verify that the all apps list is collapsed, and that the Settings toggle is grayed out. - 2c - If set to '3': Verify that there's no way of opening the all apps list from Start, and that the Settings toggle is grayed out. @@ -755,6 +764,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/HideChangeAccountSettings** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -802,6 +812,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideFrequentlyUsedApps** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -844,8 +855,8 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: 1. Enable "Show most used apps" in the Settings app. 2. Use some apps to get them into the most used group in Start. 3. Enable policy. -4. Restart explorer.exe -5. Check that "Show most used apps" Settings toggle is grayed out. +4. Restart explorer.exe. +5. Check that "Show most used apps" Settings toggle is grayed out. 6. Check that most used apps don't appear in Start. @@ -857,6 +868,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideHibernate** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -881,7 +893,6 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Hibernate" from appearing in the Power button. - > [!NOTE] > This policy can only be verified on laptops as "Hibernate" doesn't appear on regular PC's. @@ -908,6 +919,7 @@ To validate on Laptop, do the following steps: **Start/HideLock** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -955,6 +967,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HidePeopleBar** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -979,7 +992,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: Enabling this policy removes the people icon from the taskbar and the corresponding settings toggle. It also prevents users from pinning people to the taskbar. -Value type is integer. +Supported value type is integer. @@ -1005,6 +1018,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Start/HidePowerButton** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1055,6 +1069,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideRecentJumplists** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1098,7 +1113,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: 3. Right click the pinned photos app and verify that a jump list of recently opened items pops up. 4. Toggle "Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start of the taskbar" in Settings to clear jump lists. 5. Enable policy. -6. Restart explorer.exe +6. Restart explorer.exe. 7. Check that Settings toggle is grayed out. 8. Repeat Step 2. 9. Right Click pinned photos app and verify that there's no jump list of recent items. @@ -1112,6 +1127,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideRecentlyAddedApps** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1162,7 +1178,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: 1. Enable "Show recently added apps" in the Settings app. 2. Check if there are recently added apps in Start (if not, install some). 3. Enable policy. -4. Restart explorer.exe +4. Restart explorer.exe. 5. Check that "Show recently added apps" Settings toggle is grayed out. 6. Check that recently added apps don't appear in Start. @@ -1175,6 +1191,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideRestart** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1222,6 +1239,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideShutDown** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1269,6 +1287,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideSignOut** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1316,6 +1335,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideSleep** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1363,6 +1383,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideSwitchAccount** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1410,6 +1431,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/HideUserTile** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1461,6 +1483,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/ImportEdgeAssets** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1497,16 +1520,16 @@ Here's more SKU support information: This policy imports Edge assets (for example, .png/.jpg files) for secondary tiles into its local app data path, which allows the StartLayout policy to pin Edge secondary tiles as weblink that ties to the image asset files. > [!IMPORTANT] -> Please note that the import happens only when StartLayout policy is changed. So it is better to always change ImportEdgeAssets policy at the same time as StartLayout policy whenever there are Edge secondary tiles to be pinned from StartLayout policy. +> Please note that the import happens only when StartLayout policy is changed. So it is better to always change ImportEdgeAssets policy at the same time as StartLayout policy, whenever there are Edge secondary tiles to be pinned from StartLayout policy. -The value set for this policy is an XML string containing Edge assets. For an example XML string, see [Add image for secondary Microsoft Edge tiles](/windows/configuration/start-secondary-tiles). +The value set for this policy is an XML string containing Edge assets. For an example XML string, see [Add image for secondary Microsoft Edge tiles](/windows/configuration/start-secondary-tiles). To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: 1. Set policy with an XML for Edge assets. -2. Set StartLayout policy to anything so that it would trigger the Edge assets import. +2. Set StartLayout policy to anything so that would trigger the Edge assets import. 3. Sign out/in. 4. Verify that all Edge assets defined in XML show up in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState path. @@ -1519,6 +1542,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: **Start/NoPinningToTaskbar** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1541,7 +1565,7 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: -Allows IT Admins to configure the taskbar by disabling pinning and unpinning apps on the taskbar. +Allows IT Admins to configure the taskbar by disabling, pinning, and unpinning apps on the taskbar. @@ -1565,7 +1589,6 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps:
    - **Start/ShowOrHideMostUsedApps** @@ -1622,9 +1645,9 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: The following list shows the supported values: -- 1 - Force showing of Most Used Apps in Start Menu, user can't change in Settings -- 0 - Force hiding of Most Used Apps in Start Menu, user can't change in Settings -- Not set - User can use Settings to hide or show Most Used Apps in Start Menu +- 1 - Force showing of Most Used Apps in Start Menu, user can't change in Settings. +- 0 - Force hiding of Most Used Apps in Start Menu, user can't change in Settings. +- Not set - User can use Settings to hide or show Most Used Apps in Start Menu. On clean install, the user setting defaults to "hide". @@ -1638,6 +1661,7 @@ On clean install, the user setting defaults to "hide". **Start/StartLayout** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -1672,7 +1696,7 @@ Here's more SKU support information: |Windows 10, version 1607 and later |Enterprise, Education, Business | |Windows 10, version 1709 and later |Enterprise, Education, Business, Pro, ProEducation, S, ProWorkstation | -Allows you to override the default Start layout and prevents the user from changing it. If both user and device policies are set, the user policy will be used. Apps pinned to the taskbar can also be changed with this policy +Allows you to override the default Start layout and prevents the user from changing it. If both user and device policies are set, the user policy will be used. Apps pinned to the taskbar can also be changed with this policy. For more information on how to customize the Start layout, see [Customize and export Start layout](/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout) and [Configure Windows 10 taskbar](/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar). @@ -1689,3 +1713,7 @@ ADMX Info:
    + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-storage.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-storage.md index 383f6aedfb..58c9fa7e57 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-storage.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-storage.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Storage -
    @@ -65,13 +64,13 @@ manager: dansimp
    -
    **Storage/AllowDiskHealthModelUpdates** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -96,7 +95,7 @@ manager: dansimp Allows disk health model updates. -Value type is integer. +Supported value type is integer. @@ -122,6 +121,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: **Storage/AllowStorageSenseGlobal** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -131,7 +131,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -Note: Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy. +> [!NOTE] +> Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy.
    @@ -146,7 +147,7 @@ Note: Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy. -Storage Sense can automatically clean some of the user’s files to free up disk space. By default, Storage Sense is automatically turned on when the machine runs into low disk space and is set to run whenever the machine runs into storage pressure. This cadence can be changed in Storage settings or set with the Storage/ConfigStorageSenseGlobalCadence group policy. +Storage Sense can automatically clean some of the user’s files to free up disk space. By default, Storage Sense is automatically turned on when the machine runs into low disk space, and it is set to run whenever the machine runs into storage pressure. This cadence can be changed in Storage settings or set with the Storage/ConfigStorageSenseGlobalCadence group policy. If you enable this policy setting without setting a cadence, Storage Sense is turned on for the machine with the default cadence of "during low free disk space." Users can't disable Storage Sense, but they can adjust the cadence (unless you also configure the Storage/ConfigStorageSenseGlobalCadence group policy). @@ -179,6 +180,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/AllowStorageSenseTemporaryFilesCleanup** +Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy. |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -188,7 +190,8 @@ ADMX Info: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -Note: Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy. +> [!NOTE] +> Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy.
    @@ -239,6 +242,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/ConfigStorageSenseCloudContentDehydrationThreshold** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -248,7 +252,8 @@ ADMX Info: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -Note: Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy. +> [!NOTE] +> Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy.
    @@ -299,6 +304,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/ConfigStorageSenseDownloadsCleanupThreshold** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -308,7 +314,8 @@ ADMX Info: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -Note: Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy. +> [!NOTE] +> Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy.
    @@ -359,6 +366,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/ConfigStorageSenseGlobalCadence** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -368,7 +376,8 @@ ADMX Info: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -Note: Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy. +> [!NOTE] +> Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy.
    @@ -425,6 +434,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/ConfigStorageSenseRecycleBinCleanupThreshold** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -434,7 +444,8 @@ ADMX Info: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -Note: Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy. +> [!NOTE] +> Versions prior to version 1903 don't support group policy.
    @@ -485,6 +496,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/EnhancedStorageDevices** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -509,17 +521,17 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting configures whether or not Windows will activate an Enhanced Storage device. -If you enable this policy setting, Windows won't activate unactivated Enhanced Storage devices. +If you enable this policy setting, Windows won't activate un-activated Enhanced Storage devices. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows will activate unactivated Enhanced Storage devices. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows will activate un-activated Enhanced Storage devices. > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). ADMX Info: @@ -537,6 +549,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/RemovableDiskDenyWriteAccess** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -564,7 +577,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable stor > [!Note] > To require that users write data to BitLocker-protected storage, enable the policy setting "Deny write access to drives not protected by BitLocker," which is located in "Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives." -Supported values: +Supported values for this policy are: - 0 - Disable - 1 - Enable @@ -597,6 +610,7 @@ See [Use custom settings for Windows 10 devices in Intune](/intune/custom-settin **Storage/WPDDevicesDenyReadAccessPerDevice** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -621,16 +635,16 @@ See [Use custom settings for Windows 10 devices in Intune](/intune/custom-settin This policy will do the enforcement over the following protocols that are used by most portable devices, for example, mobile/IOS/Android: -- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth -- Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth -- Mass Storage Class (MSC) over USB +- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth. +- Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth. +- Mass Storage Class (MSC) over USB. To enable this policy, the minimum OS requirement is Windows 10, version 1809 and [KB5003217 (OS Build 17763.1971)](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/may-20-2021-kb5003217-os-build-17763-1971-preview-08687c95-0740-421b-a205-54aa2c716b46). If enabled, this policy will block end-user from Read access on any Windows Portal devices, for example, mobile/iOS/Android. >[!NOTE] -> WPD policy is not a reliable policy for removable storage - admin can not use WPD policy to block removable storage, for example, if an end-user is using an USB thumb drive under a WPD policy, the policy may block PTP/MTP/etc, but end-user can still browser the USB via explorer. +> WPD policy is not a reliable policy for removable storage - admin can not use WPD policy to block removable storage. For example, if an end-user is using an USB thumb drive under a WPD policy, the policy may block PTP/MTP/etc, but end-user can still browse the USB via explorer. Supported values for this policy are: - Not configured @@ -659,6 +673,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/WPDDevicesDenyReadAccessPerUser** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -683,16 +698,16 @@ ADMX Info: This policy will do the enforcement over the following protocols that are used by most portable devices, for example, mobile/IOS/Android: -- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth -- Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth -- Mass Storage Class (MSC) over USB +- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth. +- Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth. +- Mass Storage Class (MSC) over USB. To enable this policy, the minimum OS requirement is Windows 10, version 1809 and [KB5003217 (OS Build 17763.1971)](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/may-20-2021-kb5003217-os-build-17763-1971-preview-08687c95-0740-421b-a205-54aa2c716b46). If enabled, this policy will block end-user from Read access on any Windows Portal devices, for example, mobile/iOS/Android. >[!NOTE] -> WPD policy is not a reliable policy for removable storage - admin can not use WPD policy to block removable storage, e.g. if an end-user is using an USB thumb drive under a WPD policy, the policy may block PTP/MTP/etc, but end-user can still browser the USB via explorer. +> WPD policy is not a reliable policy for removable storage - admin can not use WPD policy to block removable storage. For example, if an end-user is using an USB thumb drive under a WPD policy, the policy may block PTP/MTP/etc, but end-user can still browse the USB via explorer. Supported values for this policy are: - Not configured @@ -721,6 +736,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/WPDDevicesDenyWriteAccessPerDevice** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -745,16 +761,16 @@ ADMX Info: This policy will do the enforcement over the following protocols that are used by most portable devices, for example, mobile/IOS/Android: -- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth -- Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth -- Mass Storage Class (MSC) over USB +- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth. +- Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth. +- Mass Storage Class (MSC) over USB. To enable this policy, the minimum OS requirement is Windows 10, version 1809 and [KB5003217 (OS Build 17763.1971)](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/may-20-2021-kb5003217-os-build-17763-1971-preview-08687c95-0740-421b-a205-54aa2c716b46). If enabled, this policy will block end-user from Write access on any Windows Portal devices, for example, mobile/iOS/Android. >[!NOTE] -> WPD policy is not a reliable policy for removable storage - admin can not use WPD policy to block removable storage, e.g. if an end-user is using an USB thumb drive under a WPD policy, the policy may block PTP/MTP/etc, but end-user can still browser the USB via explorer. +> WPD policy is not a reliable policy for removable storage - admin can not use WPD policy to block removable storage. For example, if an end-user is using an USB thumb drive under a WPD policy, the policy may block PTP/MTP/etc, but end-user can still browse the USB via explorer. Supported values for this policy are: - Not configured @@ -783,6 +799,7 @@ ADMX Info: **Storage/WPDDevicesDenyWriteAccessPerUser** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -807,16 +824,16 @@ ADMX Info: This policy will do the enforcement over the following protocols that are used by most portable devices, for example, mobile/IOS/Android: -- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth -- Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth -- Mass Storage Class (MSC) over USB +- Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth. +- Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) over USB, IP, and Bluetooth. +- Mass Storage Class (MSC) over USB. To enable this policy, the minimum OS requirement is Windows 10, version 1809 and [KB5003217 (OS Build 17763.1971)](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/may-20-2021-kb5003217-os-build-17763-1971-preview-08687c95-0740-421b-a205-54aa2c716b46). If enabled, this policy will block end-user from Write access on any Windows Portal devices, for example, mobile/iOS/Android. >[!NOTE] -> WPD policy is not a reliable policy for removable storage - admin can not use WPD policy to block removable storage, e.g. if an end-user is using an USB thumb drive under a WPD policy, the policy may block PTP/MTP/etc, but end-user can still browser the USB via explorer. +> WPD policy is not a reliable policy for removable storage - admin can not use WPD policy to block removable storage. For example, if an end-user is using an USB thumb drive under a WPD policy, the policy may block PTP/MTP/etc, but end-user can still browse the USB via explorer. Supported values for this policy are: - Not configured @@ -846,6 +863,7 @@ ADMX Info: **StorageHealthMonitor/DisableStorageHealthMonitor** +The table below shows the applicability of Windows: |Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| |--- |--- |--- | @@ -855,7 +873,8 @@ ADMX Info: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -Note: Versions prior to 21H2 will not support this policy +> [!NOTE] +> Versions prior to 21H2 will not support this policy
    @@ -872,15 +891,15 @@ Note: Versions prior to 21H2 will not support this policy Allows disable of Storage Health Monitor. -Value type is integer. +Supported value type is integer. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Storage Health Monitor is Enabled -- 1 - Storage Health Monitor is Disabled +- 0 - Storage Health Monitor is Enabled. +- 1 - Storage Health Monitor is Disabled. @@ -889,3 +908,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From efef3ac28684794739a27427bc0f792d4cecf4ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 17:37:03 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 126/192] Improved the consistency in the articles. --- .../mdm/policy-csp-remoteprocedurecall.md | 25 +++++++++-------- .../mdm/policy-csp-remoteshell.md | 16 ++++++----- .../mdm/policy-csp-restrictedgroups.md | 12 +++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-search.md | 28 ++++++++++--------- .../mdm/policy-csp-security.md | 28 +++++++++---------- .../mdm/policy-csp-servicecontrolmanager.md | 11 ++++---- .../mdm/policy-csp-settings.md | 16 ++++++----- .../mdm/policy-csp-speech.md | 5 ++-- 8 files changed, 78 insertions(+), 63 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteprocedurecall.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteprocedurecall.md index c2235cdbb4..46c9d3befd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteprocedurecall.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteprocedurecall.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - RemoteProcedureCall -
    @@ -30,11 +29,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -64,15 +63,16 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting controls whether RPC clients authenticate with the Endpoint Mapper Service when the call they're making contains authentication information. The Endpoint Mapper Service on computers running Windows NT4 (all service packs) can't process authentication information supplied in this manner. +This policy setting controls whether RPC clients authenticate with the Endpoint Mapper Service, when the call they're making contains authentication information. The Endpoint Mapper Service on computers running Windows NT4 (all service packs) can't process authentication information supplied in this manner. If you disable this policy setting, RPC clients won't authenticate to the Endpoint Mapper Service, but they'll be able to communicate with the Endpoint Mapper Service on Windows NT4 Server. -If you enable this policy setting, RPC clients will authenticate to the Endpoint Mapper Service for calls that contain authentication information. Clients making such calls won't be able to communicate with the Windows NT4 Server Endpoint Mapper Service. +If you enable this policy setting, RPC clients will authenticate to the Endpoint Mapper Service for calls that contain authentication information. Clients making such calls won't be able to communicate with the Windows NT4 Server Endpoint Mapper Service. -If you don't configure this policy setting, it remains disabled. RPC clients won't authenticate to the Endpoint Mapper Service, but they'll be able to communicate with the Windows NT4 Server Endpoint Mapper Service. +If you don't configure this policy setting, it remains disabled. RPC clients won't authenticate to the Endpoint Mapper Service, but they'll be able to communicate with the Windows NT4 Server Endpoint Mapper Service. -Note: This policy won't be applied until the system is rebooted. +> [!NOTE] +> This policy won't be applied until the system is rebooted. @@ -114,13 +114,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls how the RPC server runtime handles unauthenticated RPC clients connecting to RPC servers. +This policy setting controls, how the RPC server runtime handles unauthenticated RPC clients connecting to RPC servers. -This policy setting impacts all RPC applications. In a domain environment, this policy setting should be used with caution as it can impact a wide range of functionality including group policy processing itself. Reverting a change to this policy setting can require manual intervention on each affected machine. This policy setting should never be applied to a domain controller. +This policy setting impacts all RPC applications. In a domain environment, this policy setting should be used with caution as it can impact a wide range of functionality including group policy processing itself. Reverting a change to this policy setting can require manual intervention on each affected machine. This policy setting should never be applied to a domain controller. If you disable this policy setting, the RPC server runtime uses the value of "Authenticated" on Windows Client, and the value of "None" on Windows Server versions that support this policy setting. -If you don't configure this policy setting, it remains disabled. The RPC server runtime will behave as though it was enabled with the value of "Authenticated" used for Windows Client and the value of "None" used for Server SKUs that support this policy setting. +If you don't configure this policy setting, it remains disabled. The RPC server runtime will behave as though it was enabled with the value of "Authenticated" used for Windows Client, and the value of "None" used for Server SKUs that support this policy setting. If you enable this policy setting, it directs the RPC server runtime to restrict unauthenticated RPC clients connecting to RPC servers running on a machine. A client will be considered an authenticated client if it uses a named pipe to communicate with the server or if it uses RPC Security. RPC Interfaces that have requested to be accessible by unauthenticated clients may be exempt from this restriction, depending on the selected value for this policy setting. @@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, it directs the RPC server runtime to restrict - "Authenticated" allows only authenticated RPC Clients (per the definition above) to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied. Exemptions are granted to interfaces that have requested them. -- "Authenticated without exceptions" allows only authenticated RPC Clients (per the definition above) to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied. No exceptions are allowed. +- "Authenticated without exceptions" allows only authenticated RPC Clients (per the definition above) to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied. No exceptions are allowed. > [!NOTE] > This policy setting won't be applied until the system is rebooted. @@ -148,3 +148,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteshell.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteshell.md index 25abffed2e..e77f45c306 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteshell.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteshell.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - RemoteShell -
    @@ -45,11 +44,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -127,7 +126,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting configures the maximum number of users able to concurrently perform remote shell operations on the system. -The value can be any number from 1 to 100. +The value can be any number from 1 to 100. If you enable this policy setting, the new shell connections are rejected if they exceed the specified limit. @@ -173,7 +172,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting configures the maximum time in milliseconds remote shell will stay open without any user activity until it is automatically deleted. +This policy setting configures the maximum time in milliseconds, and remote shell will stay open without any user activity until it is automatically deleted. Any value from 0 to 0x7FFFFFFF can be set. A minimum of 60000 milliseconds (1 minute) is used for smaller values. @@ -273,7 +272,7 @@ This policy setting configures the maximum number of processes a remote shell is If you enable this policy setting, you can specify any number from 0 to 0x7FFFFFFF to set the maximum number of process per shell. Zero (0) means unlimited number of processes. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the limit is five processes per shell. +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the limit is five processes per shell. @@ -315,7 +314,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting configures the maximum number of concurrent shells any user can remotely open on the same system. +This policy setting configures the maximum number of concurrent shells and any user can remotely open on the same system. Any number from 0 to 0x7FFFFFFF can be set, where 0 means unlimited number of shells. @@ -380,3 +379,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-restrictedgroups.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-restrictedgroups.md index 4c77b145dc..7c72312d5d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-restrictedgroups.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-restrictedgroups.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - RestrictedGroups > [!IMPORTANT] -> Starting from Windows 10, version 20H2, it is recommended to use the [LocalUsersandGroups](policy-csp-localusersandgroups.md) policy instead of the RestrictedGroups policy to configure members (users or AAD groups) to a Windows 10 local group. Applying both the policies to the same device is unsupported and may yield unpredictable results. +> Starting from Windows 10, version 20H2, it is recommended to use the [LocalUsersandGroups](policy-csp-localusersandgroups.md) policy instead of the RestrictedGroups policy, to configure members (users or AAD groups) to a Windows 10 local group. Applying both the policies to the same device is unsupported and may yield unpredictable results.
    @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ manager: dansimp This security setting allows an administrator to define the members that are part of a security-sensitive (restricted) group. When a Restricted Groups policy is enforced, any current member of a restricted group that is not on the Members list is removed, except for the built-in administrator in the built-in Administrators group. Any user on the Members list who is not currently a member of the restricted group is added. An empty Members list means that the restricted group has no members. The membership configuration is based on SIDS, therefore renaming these built-in groups does not affect retention of this special membership. -For example, you can create a Restricted Groups policy to allow only specified users, Alice and John, to be members of the Backup Operators group. When this policy is refreshed, only Alice and John will remain as members of the Backup Operators group and all other members will be removed. +For example, you can create a Restricted Groups policy to allow only specified users. Alice and John, to be members of the Backup Operators group. When this policy is refreshed, only Alice and John will remain as members of the Backup Operators group, and all other members will be removed. > [!CAUTION] > Attempting to remove the built-in administrator from the Administrators group will result in failure with the following error: @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ For example, you can create a Restricted Groups policy to allow only specified u > |----------|----------|----------|----------| > | 0x55b (Hex)
    1371 (Dec) |ERROR_SPECIAL_ACCOUNT|Cannot perform this operation on built-in accounts.| winerror.h | -Starting in Windows 10, version 1809, you can use this schema for retrieval and application of the RestrictedGroups/ConfigureGroupMembership policy. A minimum occurrence of zero members when applying the policy implies clearing the access group and should be used with caution. +Starting in Windows 10, version 1809, you can use this schema for retrieval and application of the RestrictedGroups/ConfigureGroupMembership policy. A minimum occurrence of zero members when applying the policy implies clearing the access group, and should be used with caution. ```xml @@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ The following table describes how this policy setting behaves in different Windo | ------------------ | --------------- | |Windows 10, version 1803 | Added this policy setting.
    XML accepts group and member only by name.
    Supports configuring the administrators group using the group name.
    Expects member name to be in the account name format. | | Windows 10, version 1809
    Windows 10, version 1903
    Windows 10, version 1909 | Supports configuring any local group.
    `` accepts only name.
    `` accepts a name or an SID.
    This is useful when you want to ensure a certain local group always has a well-known SID as member. | -| Windows 10, version 2004 | Behaves as described in this topic.
    Accepts name or SID for group and members and translates as appropriate. | +| Windows 10, version 2004 | Behaves as described in this topic.
    Accepts name or SID for group and members and translates as appropriate.| @@ -160,3 +160,7 @@ The following table describes how this policy setting behaves in different Windo
    + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search.md index 68fdb085a9..c87b81714c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search.md @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Allow search and Cortana to search cloud sources like OneDrive and SharePoint. This policy allows corporate administrators to control whether employees can turn off/on the search of these cloud sources. The default policy value is to allow employees access to the setting that controls search of cloud sources. +Allow Search and Cortana to search cloud sources like OneDrive and SharePoint. This policy allows corporate administrators to control whether employees can turn off/on the search of these cloud sources. The default policy value is to allow employees access to the setting that controls search of cloud sources. @@ -252,9 +252,9 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Allows or disallows the indexing of items. This switch is for the Windows Search Indexer, which controls whether it will index items that are encrypted, such as the Windows Information Protection (WIP) protected files. -When the policy is enabled, WIP protected items are indexed and the metadata about them are stored in an unencrypted location. The metadata includes things like file path and date modified. +When the policy is enabled, WIP protected items are indexed and the metadata about them are stored in an unencrypted location. The metadata includes file path and date modified. -When the policy is disabled, the WIP protected items aren't indexed and don't show up in the results in Cortana or file explorer. There may also be a performance impact on photos and Groove apps if there are many WIP-protected media files on the device. +When the policy is disabled, the WIP protected items aren't indexed and don't show up in the results in Cortana or file explorer. There may also be a performance impact on photos and Groove apps, if there are many WIP-protected media files on the device. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -359,7 +359,6 @@ This policy controls whether search highlights are shown in the search box or in - If you enable this policy setting, then this setting turns on search highlights in the search box or in the search home. - If you disable this policy setting, then this setting turns off search highlights in the search box or in the search home. - ADMX Info: @@ -371,11 +370,13 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values in Windows 10: -- Not Configured/ Enabled (default) – Enabling or not configuring this setting turns on search highlights in the taskbar search box and in search home. + +- Not Configured/ Enabled (default) – Enabling or not configuring this setting turns on search highlights in the taskbar search box and in search home. - Disabled – Disabling this setting turns off search highlights in the taskbar search box and in search home. The following list shows the supported values in Windows 11: + - Not Configured/ Enabled (default) – Enabling or not configuring this setting turns on search highlights in the start menu search box and in search home. - Disabled – Disabling this setting turns off search highlights in the start menu search box and in search home. @@ -424,7 +425,6 @@ This policy has been deprecated. Allows the use of diacritics. - Most restricted value is 0. @@ -473,7 +473,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Allow Windows indexer. Value type is integer. +Allow Windows indexer. Supported value type is integer. @@ -508,7 +508,6 @@ Allow Windows indexer. Value type is integer. Specifies whether to always use automatic language detection when indexing content and properties. - Most restricted value is 0. @@ -712,9 +711,9 @@ Don't search the web or display web results in Search, or show search highlights This policy setting allows you to control whether or not Search can perform queries on the web, if web results are displayed in Search, and if search highlights are shown in the search box and in search home. -- If you enable this policy setting, queries won't be performed on the web, web results won't be displayed when a user performs a query in Search, and search highlights won't be shown in the search box and in search home. +- If you enable this policy setting, queries won't be performed on the web. Web results won't be displayed when a user performs a query in Search, and search highlights won't be shown in the search box and in search home. -- If you disable this policy setting, queries will be performed on the web, web results will be displayed when a user performs a query in Search, and search highlights will be shown in the search box and in search home. +- If you disable this policy setting, queries will be performed on the web. Web results will be displayed when a user performs a query in Search, and search highlights will be shown in the search box and in search home. @@ -728,8 +727,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Not allowed. Queries won't be performed on the web, web results won't be displayed when a user performs a query in Search, and search highlights won't be shown in the search box and in search home. -- 1 (default) - Allowed. Queries will be performed on the web, web results will be displayed when a user performs a query in Search, and search highlights will be shown in the search box and in search home. +- 0 - Not allowed. Queries won't be performed on the web. Web results won't be displayed when a user performs a query in Search, and search highlights won't be shown in the search box and in search home. +- 1 (default) - Allowed. Queries will be performed on the web. Web results will be displayed when a user performs a query in Search, and search highlights will be shown in the search box and in search home. @@ -764,7 +763,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Enabling this policy prevents indexing from continuing after less than the specified amount of hard drive space is left on the same drive as the index location. Select between 0 and 1. -Enable this policy if computers in your environment have limited hard drive space. +Enable this policy, if computers in your environment have limited hard drive space. When this policy is disabled or not configured, Windows Desktop Search automatically manages your index size. @@ -839,3 +838,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-security.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-security.md index dcf870fbf8..b3b590d8c6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-security.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-security.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Security -
    @@ -53,7 +52,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -185,7 +183,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Admin access is required. The prompt will appear on first admin logon after a reboot when the TPM is in a non-ready state that can be remediated with a TPM Clear. The prompt will have a description of what clearing the TPM does and that it requires a reboot. The user can dismiss it, but it will appear on next admin logon after restart. +Admin access is required. The prompt will appear on first admin logon after a reboot, when the TPM is in a non-ready state that can be remediated with a TPM Clear. The prompt will have a description of what clearing the TPM does and that it requires a reboot. The user can dismiss it, but it will appear on next admin logon after restart. @@ -200,7 +198,7 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: - 0 (default) – Won't force recovery from a non-ready TPM state. -- 1 – Will prompt to clear the TPM if the TPM is in a non-ready state (or reduced functionality) which can be remediated with a TPM Clear. +- 1 – Will prompt to clear the TPM, if the TPM is in a non-ready state (or reduced functionality) which can be remediated with a TPM Clear. @@ -242,9 +240,9 @@ Configures the use of passwords for Windows features. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 -Disallow passwords (Asymmetric credentials will be promoted to replace passwords on Windows features) -- 1- Allow passwords (Passwords continue to be allowed to be used for Windows features) -- 2- Default (Feature defaults as per SKU and device capabilities. Windows 10 S devices will exhibit "Disallow passwords" default, and all other devices will default to "Allow passwords") +- 0 -Disallow passwords (Asymmetric credentials will be promoted to replace passwords on Windows features). +- 1- Allow passwords (Passwords continue to be allowed to be used for Windows features). +- 2- Default (Feature defaults as per SKU and device capabilities. Windows 10 S devices will exhibit "Disallow passwords" default, and all other devices will default to "Allow passwords"). @@ -324,9 +322,10 @@ The following list shows the supported values: This policy controls the Admin Authentication requirement in RecoveryEnvironment. Supported values: -- 0 - Default: Keep using default(current) behavior -- 1 - RequireAuthentication: Admin Authentication is always required for components in RecoveryEnvironment -- 2 - NoRequireAuthentication: Admin Authentication isn't required for components in RecoveryEnvironment + +- 0 - Default: Keep using default(current) behavior. +- 1 - RequireAuthentication: Admin Authentication is always required for components in RecoveryEnvironment. +- 2 - NoRequireAuthentication: Admin Authentication isn't required for components in RecoveryEnvironment. @@ -393,7 +392,6 @@ If the MDM policy is set to "NoRequireAuthentication" (2) Allows enterprise to turn on internal storage encryption. - Most restricted value is 1. > [!IMPORTANT] @@ -477,8 +475,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Specifies whether to retrieve and post TCG Boot logs, and get or cache an encrypted or signed Health Attestation Report from the Microsoft Health Attestation Service (HAS) when a device boots or reboots. - +Specifies whether to retrieve and post TCG Boot logs, and get or cache an encrypted or signed Health Attestation Report from the Microsoft Health Attestation Service (HAS), when a device boots or reboots. Setting this policy to 1 (Required): @@ -488,7 +485,6 @@ Setting this policy to 1 (Required): > [!NOTE] > We recommend that this policy is set to Required after MDM enrollment. - Most restricted value is 1. @@ -504,3 +500,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-servicecontrolmanager.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-servicecontrolmanager.md index 118dd3a3a7..43f21004aa 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-servicecontrolmanager.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-servicecontrolmanager.md @@ -12,8 +12,6 @@ ms.date: 09/27/2019 # Policy CSP - ServiceControlManager - -
    @@ -25,7 +23,6 @@ ms.date: 09/27/2019 -
    @@ -67,11 +64,11 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the stricter security se > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). ADMX Info: @@ -96,3 +93,7 @@ Supported values:
    + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-settings.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-settings.md index 1b0e0f8bc4..a303582fb5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-settings.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-settings.md @@ -64,7 +64,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -249,7 +248,7 @@ This policy disables edit device name option on Settings. -Describes what values are supported in by this policy and meaning of each value, default value. +Describes what values are supported in/by this policy and meaning of each value, and default value. @@ -611,7 +610,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Allows IT Admins to configure the default setting for showing more calendars (besides the default calendar for the locale) in the taskbar clock and calendar flyout. Other supported calendars are: Simplified or Traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Turning on one of these calendars will display Chinese lunar dates below the default calendar for the locale. Select "Don't show additional calendars" to prevent showing other calendars besides the default calendar for the locale. +Allows IT Admins to configure the default setting for showing more calendars (besides the default calendar for the locale) in the taskbar clock and calendar flyout. Other supported calendars are: Simplified or Traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Turning on one of these calendars will display Chinese lunar dates below the default calendar for the locale. Select "Don't show additional calendars" to prevent showing other calendars besides the default calendar for the locale. @@ -664,21 +663,21 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Allows IT Admins to either: -- Prevent specific pages in the System Settings app from being visible or accessible +- Prevent specific pages in the System Settings app from being visible or accessible. OR -- To do so for all pages except the pages you enter +- To do so for all pages except the pages you enter. The mode will be specified by the policy string beginning with either the string `showonly:` or `hide:`. Pages are identified by a shortened version of their already published URIs, which is the URI minus the "ms-settings:" prefix. -For example, if the URI for a settings page is "ms-settings:bluetooth", the page identifier used in the policy will be just "bluetooth". Multiple page identifiers are separated by semicolons. For more information on the URI reference scheme used for the various pages of the System Settings app, see [ms-settings: URI scheme reference](/windows/uwp/launch-resume/launch-settings-app#ms-settings-uri-scheme-reference). +For example, if the URI for a settings page is "ms-settings:bluetooth", the page identifier used in the policy will be just "bluetooth". Multiple page identifiers are separated by semicolons. For more information on the URI reference scheme used for the various pages of the System Settings app, see [ms-settings: URI scheme reference](/windows/uwp/launch-resume/launch-settings-app#ms-settings-uri-scheme-reference). The following example shows a policy that allows access only to the **about** and **bluetooth** pages, which have URI "ms-settings:about" and "ms-settings:bluetooth" respectively: `showonly:about;bluetooth` -If the policy isn't specified, then the behavior is that no pages are affected. If the policy string is formatted incorrectly, then it's ignored (that is, treated as not set). It's ignored to prevent the machine from becoming unserviceable if data corruption occurs. If a page is already hidden for another reason, then it stays hidden, even if the page is in a `showonly:` list. +If the policy isn't specified, then the behavior is that no pages are affected. If the policy string is formatted incorrectly, then it's ignored (that is, treated as not set). It's ignored to prevent the machine from becoming unserviceable, if data corruption occurs. If a page is already hidden for another reason, then it stays hidden, even if the page is in a `showonly:` list. The format of the PageVisibilityList value is as follows: @@ -721,3 +720,6 @@ To validate on Desktop, use the following steps: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-speech.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-speech.md index fe81410adf..3725e9be8d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-speech.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-speech.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Speech -
    @@ -26,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -79,3 +77,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From ec0b114dd77c289f51e8ec2feedf34e7340f32fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 26 May 2022 14:33:21 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 127/192] Improved consistency in the article --- .../mdm/policy-csp-remotemanagement.md | 15 ++++++++------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotemanagement.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotemanagement.md index a0059027d9..5a376d16f6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotemanagement.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotemanagement.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - RemoteManagement - -
    @@ -70,11 +68,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -579,7 +577,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service won't allow RunAs credentials to be stored for any plug-ins. -If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM service won't allow the RunAsUser or RunAsPassword configuration values to be set for any plug-ins. If a plug-in has already set the RunAsUser and RunAsPassword configuration values, the RunAsPassword configuration value will be erased from the credential store on this computer. +If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM service won't allow the RunAsUser or RunAsPassword configuration values to be set for any plug-ins. If a plug-in has already set the RunAsUser and RunAsPassword configuration values, the RunAsPassword configuration value will be erased from the credential store on this computer. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the WinRM service will allow the RunAsUser and RunAsPassword configuration values to be set for plug-ins and the RunAsPassword value will be stored securely. @@ -677,9 +675,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client uses the list specified in TrustedHostsList to determine if the destination host is a trusted entity. +This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client uses the list specified in TrustedHostsList to determine, if the destination host is a trusted entity. -If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM client uses the list specified in TrustedHostsList to determine if the destination host is a trusted entity. The WinRM client uses this list when HTTPS or Kerberos is used to authenticate the identity of the host. +If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM client uses the list specified in TrustedHostsList to determine, if the destination host is a trusted entity. The WinRM client uses this list when HTTPS or Kerberos is used to authenticate the identity of the host. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting and the WinRM client needs to use the list of trusted hosts, you must configure the list of trusted hosts locally on each computer. @@ -798,3 +796,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From 91c9cad165c61a12e18e6d1e759d6cc285bafd09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 30 May 2022 18:18:12 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 128/192] improved the consistency in articles --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-power.md | 24 ++++++----- .../mdm/policy-csp-printers.md | 43 +++++++++++-------- .../mdm/policy-csp-privacy.md | 42 ++++++------------ .../mdm/policy-csp-remoteassistance.md | 33 ++++++++------ .../mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktop.md | 8 +++- .../mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktopservices.md | 22 +++++----- 6 files changed, 88 insertions(+), 84 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-power.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-power.md index 30eb1c679f..5976b7128d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-power.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-power.md @@ -93,11 +93,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> Some of these are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> Some of these are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you must provide a value, in seconds, indicat If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. -If the user has configured a slide show to run on the lock screen when the machine is locked, this slide show can prevent the display from turning off. The "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" policy setting can be used to disable the slide show feature. +If the user has configured a slide show to run on the lock screen when the machine is locked, this slide show can prevent the display from turning off. The "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" policy setting can be used to disable the slide show feature. @@ -500,7 +500,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you must provide a value, in seconds, indicat If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. -If the user has configured a slide show to run on the lock screen when the machine is locked, this slide show can prevent the sleep transition from occurring. The "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" policy setting can be used to disable the slide show feature. +If the user has configured a slide show to run on the lock screen when the machine is locked, this slide show can prevent the sleep transition from occurring. The "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" policy setting can be used to disable the slide show feature. @@ -548,11 +548,10 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you must provide a value, in seconds, indicat If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. -If the user has configured a slide show to run on the lock screen when the machine is locked, this slide show can prevent the sleep transition from occurring. The "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" policy setting can be used to disable the slide show feature. +If the user has configured a slide show to run on the lock screen when the machine is locked, this slide show can prevent the sleep transition from occurring. The "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" policy setting can be used to disable the slide show feature. - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Specify the system hibernate timeout (plugged in)* @@ -1103,7 +1102,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you must provide a value, in seconds, indicat If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users control this setting. -If the user has configured a slide show to run on the lock screen when the machine is locked, this slide show can prevent the sleep transition from occurring. The "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" policy setting can be used to disable the slide show feature. +If the user has configured a slide show to run on the lock screen when the machine is locked, this slide show can prevent the sleep transition from occurring. The "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" policy setting can be used to disable the slide show feature. @@ -1163,8 +1162,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following are the supported values for Hybrid sleep (on battery): -- 0 - no hibernation file for sleep (default) -- 1 - hybrid sleep +- 0 - no hibernation file for sleep (default). +- 1 - hybrid sleep. @@ -1221,8 +1220,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following are the supported values for Hybrid sleep (plugged in): -- 0 - no hibernation file for sleep (default) -- 1 - hybrid sleep +- 0 - no hibernation file for sleep (default). +- 1 - hybrid sleep. @@ -1353,3 +1352,6 @@ Default value for unattended sleep timeout (plugged in): +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-printers.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-printers.md index 48b7f7722b..5ca2bba194 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-printers.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-printers.md @@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Printers -
    @@ -46,11 +45,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -105,7 +104,8 @@ manager: dansimp This policy implements the print portion of the Device Control requirements. -These requirements include restricting printing to USB connected printers that match a list of approved USB Vid/Pid combinations or to corporate connected printers while either directly connected to the corporate network or when using a VPN connection to the corporate network. +These requirements include restricting printing to USB connected printers that match a list of approved USB Vid/Pid combinations or to corporate connected printers, while either directly connected to the corporate network or when using a VPN connection to the corporate network. + This policy will contain the comma-separated list of approved USB Vid&Pid combinations that the print spooler will allow to print when Device Control is enabled. The format of this setting is `/[,/]` @@ -176,7 +176,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy implements the print portion of the Device Control requirements. -These requirements include restricting printing to USB connected printers that match a list of approved USB Vid/Pid combinations or to corporate connected printers while either directly connected to the corporate network or when using a VPN connection to the corporate network. +These requirements include restricting printing to USB connected printers that match a list of approved USB Vid/Pid combinations or to corporate connected printers, while either directly connected to the corporate network or when using a VPN connection to the corporate network. + This policy will contain the comma separated list of approved USB Vid&Pid combinations that the print spooler will allow to print when Device Control is enabled. The format of this setting is `/[,/]` @@ -244,7 +245,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy implements the print portion of the Device Control requirements. -These requirements include restricting printing to USB connected printers that match a list of approved USB Vid/Pid combinations or to corporate connected printers while either directly connected to the corporate network or when using a VPN connection to the corporate network. +These requirements include restricting printing to USB connected printers that match a list of approved USB Vid/Pid combinations or to corporate connected printers, while either directly connected to the corporate network or when using a VPN connection to the corporate network. + This policy will control whether the print spooler will attempt to restrict printing as part of Device Control. The default value of the policy will be Unconfigured. @@ -253,7 +255,6 @@ If the policy value is either Unconfigured or Disabled, the print spooler won't If the policy value is Enabled, the print spooler will restrict local printing to USB devices in the Approved Device list. - @@ -320,7 +321,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy implements the print portion of the Device Control requirements. -These requirements include restricting printing to USB connected printers that match a list of approved USB Vid/Pid combinations or to corporate connected printers while either directly connected to the corporate network or when using a VPN connection to the corporate network. +These requirements include restricting printing to USB connected printers that match a list of approved USB Vid/Pid combinations or to corporate connected printers, while either directly connected to the corporate network or when using a VPN connection to the corporate network. + This policy will control whether the print spooler will attempt to restrict printing as part of Device Control. The default value of the policy will be Unconfigured. @@ -329,7 +331,6 @@ If the policy value is either Unconfigured or Disabled, the print spooler won't If the policy value is Enabled, the print spooler will restrict local printing to USB devices in the Approved Device list. - @@ -382,9 +383,9 @@ If you don't configure this policy setting: - Windows Vista client computers can point and print to any server. -- Windows Vista computers will show a warning and an elevated command prompt when users create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. +- Windows Vista computers will show a warning and an elevated command prompt, when users create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. -- Windows Vista computers will show a warning and an elevated command prompt when an existing printer connection driver needs to be updated. +- Windows Vista computers will show a warning and an elevated command prompt, when an existing printer connection driver needs to be updated. - Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP client computers can create a printer connection to any server in their forest using Point and Print. @@ -392,9 +393,9 @@ If you disable this policy setting: - Windows Vista client computers can create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. -- Windows Vista computers won't show a warning or an elevated command prompt when users create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. +- Windows Vista computers won't show a warning or an elevated command prompt, when users create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. -- Windows Vista computers won't show a warning or an elevated command prompt when an existing printer connection driver needs to be updated. +- Windows Vista computers won't show a warning or an elevated command prompt, when an existing printer connection driver needs to be updated. - Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP client computers can create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. @@ -465,9 +466,9 @@ If you don't configure this policy setting: - Windows Vista client computers can point and print to any server. -- Windows Vista computers will show a warning and an elevated command prompt when users create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. +- Windows Vista computers will show a warning and an elevated command prompt, when users create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. -- Windows Vista computers will show a warning and an elevated command prompt when an existing printer connection driver needs to be updated. +- Windows Vista computers will show a warning and an elevated command prompt, when an existing printer connection driver needs to be updated. - Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP client computers can create a printer connection to any server in their forest using Point and Print. @@ -475,9 +476,9 @@ If you disable this policy setting: - Windows Vista client computers can create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. -- Windows Vista computers won't show a warning or an elevated command prompt when users create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. +- Windows Vista computers won't show a warning or an elevated command prompt, when users create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. -- Windows Vista computers won't show a warning or an elevated command prompt when an existing printer connection driver needs to be updated. +- Windows Vista computers won't show a warning or an elevated command prompt, when an existing printer connection driver needs to be updated. - Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP client computers can create a printer connection to any server using Point and Print. @@ -524,11 +525,12 @@ ADMX Info: Determines whether the computer's shared printers can be published in Active Directory. -If you enable this setting or don't configure it, users can use the "List in directory" option in the Printer's Properties' Sharing tab to publish shared printers in Active Directory. +If you enable this setting or don't configure it, users can use the "List in directory" option in the Printer's Properties' on the Sharing tab, to publish shared printers in Active Directory. If you disable this setting, this computer's shared printers can't be published in Active Directory, and the "List in directory" option isn't available. -Note: This setting takes priority over the setting "Automatically publish new printers in the Active Directory". +> [!NOTE] +> This setting takes priority over the setting "Automatically publish new printers in the Active Directory". @@ -545,3 +547,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy.md index 0bcba72d88..9be580547c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy.md @@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Privacy -
    @@ -328,7 +327,6 @@ Allows or disallows the automatic acceptance of the pairing and privacy user con > [!NOTE] > There were issues reported with the previous release of this policy and a fix was added in Windows 10, version 1709. - Most restricted value is 0. @@ -419,7 +417,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Updated in Windows 10, version 1809. This policy specifies whether users on the device have the option to enable online speech recognition. When enabled, users can use their voice for dictation and to talk to Cortana and other apps that use Microsoft cloud-based speech recognition. Microsoft will use voice input to help improve our speech services. If the policy value is set to 0, online speech recognition will be disabled and users cannot enable online speech recognition via settings. If policy value is set to 1 or is not configured, control is deferred to users. +Updated in Windows 10, version 1809. This policy specifies whether users on the device have the option to enable online speech recognition. When enabled, users can use their voice for dictation, and talk to Cortana and other apps that use Microsoft cloud-based speech recognition. Microsoft will use voice input to help improve our speech services. If the policy value is set to 0, online speech recognition will be disabled and users cannot enable online speech recognition via settings. If policy value is set to 1 or is not configured, control is deferred to users. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -523,7 +521,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Enabling this policy prevents the privacy experience from launching during user logon for new and upgraded users. -Value type is integer. +Supported value type is integer. + - 0 (default) - Allow the "choose privacy settings for your device" screen for a new user during their first logon or when an existing user logs in for the first time after an upgrade. - 1 - Do not allow the "choose privacy settings for your device" screen when a new user logs in or an existing user logs in for the first time after an upgrade. @@ -591,7 +590,7 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Disabled. Apps/OS can't publish the activities and roaming is disabled. (not published to the cloud). +- 0 – Disabled. Apps/OS can't publish the activities and roaming is disabled (not published to the cloud). - 1 – (default) Enabled. Apps/OS can publish the activities and will be roamed across device graph. @@ -627,7 +626,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Specifies whether Windows apps can access account information. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -809,7 +807,7 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access the movement of the user's head, hands, motion controllers, and other tracked objects, while the apps are running in the background. -Value type is integer. +Supported value type is integer. @@ -864,7 +862,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: List of semi-colon delimited Package Family Names of Windows Store Apps. Listed apps are allowed access to the user's movements while the apps are running in the background. This setting overrides the default LetAppsAccessBackgroundSpatialPerception policy setting for the specified apps. -Value type is chr. +Supported value type is chr. @@ -914,7 +912,7 @@ ADMX Info: List of semi-colon delimited Package Family Names of Windows Store Apps. Listed apps are denied access to the user's movements while the apps are running in the background. This setting overrides the default LetAppsAccessBackgroundSpatialPerception policy setting for the specified apps. -Value type is chr. +Supported value type is chr. @@ -965,7 +963,7 @@ ADMX Info: List of semi-colon delimited Package Family Names of Windows Store Apps. The user is able to control the user movements privacy setting for the listed apps. This setting overrides the default LetAppsAccessBackgroundSpatialPerception policy setting for the specified apps. -Value type is chr. +Supported value type is chr. @@ -1012,7 +1010,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access the calendar. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -1191,7 +1188,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access call history. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -1370,7 +1366,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access the camera. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -1549,7 +1544,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access contacts. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -1728,7 +1722,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access email. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -2039,7 +2032,6 @@ List of semi-colon delimited Package Family Names of Windows Store Apps. The use Specifies whether Windows apps can access location. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -2218,7 +2210,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can read or send messages (text or MMS). - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -2397,7 +2388,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access the microphone. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -2576,7 +2566,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access motion data. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -2755,7 +2744,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access notifications. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -2934,7 +2922,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can make phone calls. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -3113,7 +3100,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps have access to control radios. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -3460,7 +3446,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can access trusted devices. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -3739,7 +3724,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: Force allow, force deny or give user control of apps that can get diagnostic information about other running apps. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -3918,8 +3902,8 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can run in the background. - Most restricted value is 2. + > [!WARNING] > Be careful when determining which apps should have their background activity disabled. Communication apps normally update tiles and notifications through background processes. Turning off background activity for these types of apps could cause text message, email, and voicemail notifications to not function. This could also cause background email syncing to not function properly. @@ -4013,7 +3997,7 @@ ADMX Info: -List of semi-colon delimited Package Family Names of Microsoft Store Apps. Listed apps are denied the ability to run in the background. This setting overrides the default LetAppsRunInBackground policy setting for the specified apps. +List of semi-colon delimited Package Family Names of Microsoft Store Apps. Listed apps are denied the ability, to run in the background. This setting overrides the default LetAppsRunInBackground policy setting for the specified apps. @@ -4099,7 +4083,6 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies whether Windows apps can sync with devices. - Most restricted value is 2. @@ -4276,7 +4259,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Allows It Admins to enable publishing of user activities to the activity feed. +Allows IT Admins to enable publishing of user activities to the activity feed. @@ -4340,3 +4323,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteassistance.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteassistance.md index 64c53af12c..a643911555 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteassistance.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remoteassistance.md @@ -71,9 +71,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting lets you customize warning messages. -The "Display warning message before sharing control" policy setting allows you to specify a custom message to display before users share control of their computers. +The "Display warning message before sharing control" policy setting allows you to specify a custom message, to display before users share control of their computers. -The "Display warning message before connecting" policy setting allows you to specify a custom message to display before users allow a connection to their computers. +The "Display warning message before connecting" policy setting allows you to specify a custom message, to display before users allow a connection to their computers. If you enable this policy setting, the warning message you specify overrides the default message that is seen by the novice. @@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you have two ways to allow helpers to provide The "Maximum ticket time" policy setting sets a limit on the amount of time that a Remote Assistance invitation created by using email or file transfer can remain open. -The "Select the method for sending email invitations" setting specifies which email standard to use to send Remote Assistance invitations. Depending on your email program, you can use either the Mailto standard (the invitation recipient connects through an Internet link) or the SMAPI (Simple MAPI) standard (the invitation is attached to your email message). This policy setting isn't available in Windows Vista since SMAPI is the only method supported. +The "Select the method for sending email invitations" setting specifies which email standard to use, to send Remote Assistance invitations. Depending on your email program, you can use either the Mailto standard (the invitation recipient connects through an Internet link) or the SMAPI (Simple MAPI) standard (the invitation is attached to your email message). This policy setting isn't available in Windows Vista, since SMAPI is the only method supported. If you enable this policy setting, you should also enable appropriate firewall exceptions to allow Remote Assistance communications. @@ -246,23 +246,24 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you should also enable firewall exceptions to Windows Vista and later Enable the Remote Assistance exception for the domain profile. The exception must contain: -Port 135:TCP -%WINDIR%\System32\msra.exe -%WINDIR%\System32\raserver.exe + +- Port 135:TCP +- %WINDIR%\System32\msra.exe +- %WINDIR%\System32\raserver.exe Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1) -Port 135:TCP -%WINDIR%\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\Helpsvc.exe -%WINDIR%\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\Helpctr.exe -%WINDIR%\System32\Sessmgr.exe +- Port 135:TCP +- %WINDIR%\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\Helpsvc.exe +- %WINDIR%\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\Helpctr.exe +- %WINDIR%\System32\Sessmgr.exe For computers running Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) -Port 135:TCP -%WINDIR%\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\Helpsvc.exe -%WINDIR%\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\Helpctr.exe -Allow Remote Desktop Exception +- Port 135:TCP +- %WINDIR%\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\Helpsvc.exe +- %WINDIR%\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\Helpctr.exe +- Allow Remote Desktop Exception @@ -278,3 +279,7 @@ ADMX Info:
    + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktop.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktop.md index 7d2559655b..b8e8e886b2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktop.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktop.md @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy allows administrators to enable automatic subscription for the Microsoft Remote Desktop client. If you define this policy, the specified URL is used by the client to silently subscribe the logged on user and retrieve the remote resources assigned to them. To automatically subscribe to Azure Virtual Desktop in the Azure Public cloud, set the URL to `https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery`. +This policy allows administrators to enable automatic subscription for the Microsoft Remote Desktop client. If you define this policy, the specified URL is used by the client to subscribe the logged on user and retrieve the remote resources assigned to them. To automatically subscribe to Azure Virtual Desktop in the Azure Public cloud, set the URL to `https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery`. @@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ This policy allows administrators to enable automatic subscription for the Micro -This policy allows the user to load the DPAPI cred key from their user profile and decrypt any previously encrypted DPAPI data in the user profile or encrypt any new DPAPI data. This policy is needed when using FSLogix user profiles from Azure AD-joined VMs. +This policy allows the user to load the DPAPI cred key from their user profile, and decrypt any previously encrypted DPAPI data in the user profile or encrypt any new DPAPI data. This policy is needed when using FSLogix user profiles from Azure AD-joined VMs. @@ -111,3 +111,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktopservices.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktopservices.md index 6519b2d40c..f2a69c330a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktopservices.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-remotedesktopservices.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - RemoteDesktopServices - -
    @@ -43,11 +41,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -85,7 +83,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, users can't connect remotely to the target c If you don't configure this policy setting, Remote Desktop Services uses the Remote Desktop setting on the target computer to determine whether the remote connection is allowed. This setting is found on the Remote tab in the System properties sheet. By default, remote connections aren't allowed. -Note: You can limit which clients are able to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services by configuring the policy setting at Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication. +> [!NOTE] +> You can limit which clients are able to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services by configuring the policy setting at Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication. You can limit the number of users who can connect simultaneously by configuring the policy setting at Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections\Limit number of connections, or by configuring the policy setting Maximum Connections by using the Remote Desktop Session Host WMI Provider. @@ -129,7 +128,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies whether to require the use of a specific encryption level to secure communications between client computers and RD Session Host servers during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections. This policy only applies when you're using native RDP encryption. However, native RDP encryption (as opposed to SSL encryption) isn't recommended. This policy doesn't apply to SSL encryption. +Specifies whether it require the use of a specific encryption level to secure communications between client computers and RD Session Host servers during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections. This policy only applies when you're using native RDP encryption. However, native RDP encryption (as opposed to SSL encryption) isn't recommended. This policy doesn't apply to SSL encryption. If you enable this policy setting, all communications between clients and RD Session Host servers during remote connections must use the encryption method specified in this setting. By default, the encryption level is set to High. The following encryption methods are available: @@ -141,9 +140,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting, all communications between clients and RD Ses If you disable or don't configure this setting, the encryption level to be used for remote connections to RD Session Host servers isn't enforced through Group Policy. -Important - -FIPS compliance can be configured through the System cryptography. Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing settings in Group Policy (under Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options.) The FIPS compliant setting encrypts and decrypts data sent from the client to the server and from the server to the client, with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140 encryption algorithms, by using Microsoft cryptographic modules. Use this encryption level when communications between clients and RD Session Host servers requires the highest level of encryption. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> FIPS compliance can be configured through the System cryptography. Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing settings in Group Policy (under Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options.) The FIPS compliant setting encrypts and decrypts data sent from the client to the server and from the server to the client, with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140 encryption algorithms, by using Microsoft cryptographic modules. Use this encryption level, when communications between clients and RD Session Host servers requires the highest level of encryption. @@ -343,7 +341,8 @@ If the status is set to Disabled, Remote Desktop Services always requests securi If the status is set to Not Configured, unsecured communication is allowed. -Note: The RPC interface is used for administering and configuring Remote Desktop Services. +> [!NOTE] +> The RPC interface is used for administering and configuring Remote Desktop Services. @@ -360,3 +359,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From eec403e9b2f2159d624ca7077cfe37cea7d7c0bb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 30 May 2022 22:58:07 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 129/192] Improved consistency in the articles. --- .../mdm/policy-csp-networkisolation.md | 14 +++++------ .../mdm/policy-csp-networklistmanager.md | 5 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests.md | 11 ++++---- .../mdm/policy-csp-notifications.md | 25 +++++++++++-------- 4 files changed, 29 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-networkisolation.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-networkisolation.md index 9dbb409924..f21422be16 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-networkisolation.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-networkisolation.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - NetworkIsolation - -
    @@ -48,7 +46,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -174,7 +171,7 @@ fd00::-fdff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff -Integer value that tells the client to accept the configured list and not to use heuristics to attempt to find other subnets. +Integer value that tells the client to accept the configured list and not to use heuristics to attempt and find other subnets. @@ -257,11 +254,10 @@ ADMX Info: -This list is the list of domains that comprise the boundaries of the enterprise. Data from one of these domains that is sent to a device will be considered enterprise data and protected. These locations will be considered a safe destination for enterprise data to be shared to. This list is a comma-separated list of domains, for example "contoso.sharepoint.com, Fabrikam.com". +This is a list of domains that comprise the boundaries of the enterprise. Data from one of these domains that is sent to a device will be considered enterprise data and protected. These locations will be considered a safe destination for enterprise data to be shared to. This list is a comma-separated list of domains, for example "contoso.sharepoint.com, Fabrikam.com". > [!NOTE] > The client requires domain name to be canonical, otherwise the setting will be rejected by the client. -  Here are the steps to create canonical domain names: @@ -399,4 +395,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-networklistmanager.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-networklistmanager.md index 1e7e152515..d91a064670 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-networklistmanager.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-networklistmanager.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - NetworkListManager -
    @@ -29,7 +28,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -107,3 +105,6 @@ This policy setting provides the string that is to be used to name a network. Th +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests.md index cb70df917f..eb9d40ab0b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - NewsAndInterests - -
    @@ -26,8 +24,6 @@ manager: dansimp NewsAndInterests/AllowNewsAndInterests - -
    @@ -65,7 +61,7 @@ This policy specifies whether to allow the entire widgets experience, including The following are the supported values: -- 1 - Default - Allowed +- 1 - Default - Allowed. - 0 - Not allowed. @@ -82,5 +78,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    + - \ No newline at end of file +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-notifications.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-notifications.md index 20823757ce..87c64b5d13 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-notifications.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-notifications.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Notifications - -
    @@ -71,7 +69,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, applications and system features won't be abl If you enable this policy setting, notifications can still be raised by applications running on the machine via local API calls from within the application. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the client computer will connect to WNS at user sign in and applications will be allowed to use periodic (polling) notifications. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the client computer will connect to WNS at user sign in, and applications will be allowed to use periodic (polling) notifications. No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect. @@ -93,9 +91,9 @@ This setting supports a range of values between 0 and 1. Validation: -1. Enable policy -2. Reboot machine -3. Ensure that you can't receive a notification from Facebook app while FB app isn't running +1. Enable policy. +2. Reboot machine. +3. Ensure that you can't receive a notification from Facebook app while FB app isn't running. @@ -130,7 +128,7 @@ Validation: Boolean value that turns off notification mirroring. -For each user signed in to the device, if you enable this policy (set value to 1) the app and system notifications received by this user on this device won't get mirrored to other devices of the same signed-in user. If you disable or don't configure this policy (set value to 0), the notifications received by this user on this device will be mirrored to other devices of the same signed-in user. This feature can be turned off by apps that don't want to participate in Notification Mirroring. This feature can also be turned off by the user in the Cortana setting page. +For each user signed in to the device, if you enable this policy (set value to 1), the app and system notifications received by this user on this device won't get mirrored to other devices of the same signed-in user. If you disable or don't configure this policy (set value to 0), the notifications received by this user on this device will be mirrored to other devices of the same signed-in user. This feature can be turned off by apps that don't want to participate in Notification Mirroring. This feature can also be turned off by the user in the Cortana setting page. No reboot or service restart is required for this policy to take effect. @@ -203,9 +201,9 @@ This setting supports a range of values between 0 and 1. Validation: -1. Enable policy -2. Reboot machine -3. Ensure that all tiles are default (no live tile content showing, like no weather forecast on the Weather tile) +1. Enable policy. +2. Reboot machine. +3. Ensure that all tiles are default (no live tile content showing, like no weather forecast on the Weather tile). @@ -265,7 +263,8 @@ This policy setting determines which Windows Notification Service endpoint will If you disable or don't configure this setting, the push notifications will connect to the default endpoint of client.wns.windows.com. -Note: Ensure the proper WNS FQDNs, VIPs, IPs and Ports are also allowlisted from your firewall settings. +> [!NOTE] +> Ensure the proper WNS FQDNs, VIPs, IPs and Ports are also allowlisted from your firewall settings. @@ -285,3 +284,7 @@ If the policy isn't specified, we'll default our connection to client.wns.window + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From 01c7efbac729e25dc3587b4706f02805ddbbb81b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 31 May 2022 19:44:11 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 130/192] improved the consistency in the articles --- ...policy-csp-localpoliciessecurityoptions.md | 294 ++++++++++-------- .../mdm/policy-csp-localusersandgroups.md | 17 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-lockdown.md | 7 +- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-maps.md | 6 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-memorydump.md | 6 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-messaging.md | 6 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-mixedreality.md | 48 +-- .../mdm/policy-csp-mssecurityguide.md | 9 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-msslegacy.md | 9 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-multitasking.md | 8 +- 10 files changed, 235 insertions(+), 175 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-localpoliciessecurityoptions.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-localpoliciessecurityoptions.md index affd8a51ea..e3be8229a3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-localpoliciessecurityoptions.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-localpoliciessecurityoptions.md @@ -201,13 +201,15 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting prevents users from adding new Microsoft accounts on this computer. -If you select the "Users cannot add Microsoft accounts" option, users won't be able to create new Microsoft accounts on this computer, switch a local account to a Microsoft account, or connect a domain account to a Microsoft account. This option is the preferred option if you need to limit the use of Microsoft accounts in your enterprise. +If you select the "Users cannot add Microsoft accounts" option, users won't be able to create new Microsoft accounts on this computer. Switch a local account to a Microsoft account, or connect a domain account to a Microsoft account. This option is the preferred option if you need to limit the use of Microsoft accounts in your enterprise. If you select the "Users cannot add or log on with Microsoft accounts" option, existing Microsoft account users won't be able to sign in to Windows. Selecting this option might make it impossible for an existing administrator on this computer to sign in and manage the system. If you disable or don't configure this policy (recommended), users will be able to use Microsoft accounts with Windows. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -255,7 +257,9 @@ The following list shows the supported values: This setting allows the administrator to enable the local Administrator account. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -302,7 +306,9 @@ The following list shows the supported values: This setting allows the administrator to enable the guest Administrator account. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -352,16 +358,19 @@ Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only This security setting determines whether local accounts that aren't password protected can be used to sign in from locations other than the physical computer console. If enabled, local accounts that aren't password protected will only be able to sign in at the computer's keyboard. -Default: Enabled. +Default: Enabled > [!WARNING] > Computers that aren't in physically secure locations should always enforce strong password policies for all local user accounts. Otherwise, anyone with physical access to the computer can sign in by using a user account that doesn't have a password. This is especially important for portable computers. -If you apply this security policy to the Everyone group, no one will be able to sign in through Remote Desktop Services. +> +> If you apply this security policy to the Everyone group, no one will be able to sign in through Remote Desktop Services. -This setting doesn't affect sign ins that use domain accounts. -It's possible for applications that use remote interactive sign ins to bypass this setting. +This setting doesn't affect sign in that use domain accounts. +It's possible for applications that use remote interactive sign in to bypass this setting. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -372,8 +381,8 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 0 - disabled - local accounts that aren't password protected can be used to sign in from locations other than the physical computer console -- 1 - enabled - local accounts that aren't password protected will only be able to sign in at the computer's keyboard +- 0 - disabled - local accounts that aren't password protected can be used to sign in from locations other than the physical computer console. +- 1 - enabled - local accounts that aren't password protected will only be able to sign in at the computer's keyboard. @@ -410,9 +419,11 @@ Accounts: Rename administrator account This security setting determines whether a different account name is associated with the security identifier (SID) for the account Administrator. Renaming the well-known Administrator account makes it slightly more difficult for unauthorized persons to guess this privileged user name and password combination. -Default: Administrator. +Default: Administrator -Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is string. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -455,9 +466,11 @@ Accounts: Rename guest account This security setting determines whether a different account name is associated with the security identifier (SID) for the account "Guest." Renaming the well-known Guest account makes it slightly more difficult for unauthorized persons to guess this user name and password combination. -Default: Guest. +Default: Guest -Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is string. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -496,10 +509,11 @@ GP Info: -Devices: Allow undock without having to sign in. +Devices: Allow undock without having to sign in This security setting determines whether a portable computer can be undocked without having to sign in. If this policy is enabled, sign in isn't required and an external hardware eject button can be used to undock the computer. If disabled, a user must sign in and have the Remove computer from docking station privilege to undock the computer. -Default: Enabled. + +Default: Enabled > [!CAUTION] > Disabling this policy may tempt users to try and physically remove the laptop from its docking station using methods other than the external hardware eject button. Since this may cause damage to the hardware, this setting, in general, should only be disabled on laptop configurations that are physically securable. @@ -545,8 +559,8 @@ Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media This security setting determines who is allowed to format and eject removable NTFS media. This capability can be given to: -- Administrators -- Administrators and Interactive Users +- Administrators. +- Administrators and Interactive Users. Default: This policy isn't defined, and only Administrators have this ability. @@ -591,7 +605,7 @@ Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers when connecting to shared For a computer to print to a shared printer, the driver for that shared printer must be installed on the local computer. This security setting determines who is allowed to install a printer driver as part of connecting to a shared printer. If this setting is enabled, only Administrators can install a printer driver as part of connecting to a shared printer. If this setting is disabled, any user can install a printer driver as part of connecting to a shared printer. -Default on servers: Enabled. +Default on servers: Enabled Default on workstations: Disabled >[!NOTE] @@ -679,10 +693,11 @@ GP Info: -Interactive Logon: Display user information when the session is locked +Interactive Logon: Display user information when the session is locked - -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -693,9 +708,9 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 1 - User display name, domain and user names -- 2 - User display name only -- 3 - Don't display user information +- 1 - User display name, domain and user names. +- 2 - User display name only. +- 3 - Don't display user information. @@ -731,13 +746,16 @@ Valid values: Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in This security setting determines whether the Windows sign-in screen will show the username of the last person who signed in on this PC. + If this policy is enabled, the username won't be shown. If this policy is disabled, the username will be shown. -Default: Disabled. +Default: Disabled -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -748,8 +766,8 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 0 - disabled (username will be shown) -- 1 - enabled (username won't be shown) +- 0 - disabled (username will be shown). +- 1 - enabled (username won't be shown). @@ -790,9 +808,11 @@ If this policy is enabled, the username won't be shown. If this policy is disabled, the username will be shown. -Default: Disabled. +Default: Disabled -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -803,8 +823,8 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 0 - disabled (username will be shown) -- 1 - enabled (username won't be shown) +- 0 - disabled (username will be shown). +- 1 - enabled (username won't be shown). @@ -845,10 +865,12 @@ If this policy is enabled on a computer, a user isn't required to press CTRL+ALT If this policy is disabled, any user is required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL before logging on to Windows. -Default on domain-computers: Enabled: At least Windows 8/Disabled: Windows 7 or earlier. -Default on stand-alone computers: Enabled. +Default on domain-computers: Enabled: At least Windows 8 / Disabled: Windows 7 or earlier. +Default on stand-alone computers: Enabled -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -859,8 +881,8 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 0 - disabled -- 1 - enabled (a user isn't required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL to sign in) +- 0 - disabled. +- 1 - enabled (a user isn't required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL to sign in). @@ -893,13 +915,15 @@ Valid values: -Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit. +Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit Windows notices inactivity of a sign-in session, and if the amount of inactive time exceeds the inactivity limit, then the screen saver will run, locking the session. -Default: not enforced. +Default: Not enforced -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -946,11 +970,13 @@ Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to sign in This security setting specifies a text message that is displayed to users when they sign in. -This text is often used for legal reasons, for example, to warn users about the ramifications of misusing company information or to warn them that their actions may be audited. +This text is often used for legal reasons. For example, to warn users about the ramifications of misusing company information or to warn them that their actions may be audited. -Default: No message. +Default: No message -Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is string. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -993,9 +1019,11 @@ Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to sign in This security setting allows the specification of a title to appear in the title bar of the window that contains the Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to sign in. -Default: No message. +Default: No message -Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is string. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -1040,16 +1068,16 @@ This security setting determines what happens when the smart card for a logged-o The options are: - No Action - Lock Workstation - Force Logoff - Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session +- No Action +- Lock Workstation +- Force Logoff +- Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session If you click Lock Workstation in the Properties dialog box for this policy, the workstation is locked when the smart card is removed, allowing users to leave the area, take their smart card with them, and still maintain a protected session. If you click Force Logoff in the Properties dialog box for this policy, the user is automatically signed off when the smart card is removed. -If you click Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session, removal of the smart card disconnects the session without logging off the user. This policy allows the user to insert the smart card and resume the session later, or at another smart card reader-equipped computer, without having to sign in again. If the session is local, this policy functions identically to Lock Workstation. +If you click Disconnect on a Remote Desktop Services session, removal of the smart card disconnects the session without logging off the user. This policy allows the user to insert the smart card and resume the session later, or at another smart card reader-equipped computer, without having to sign in again. If the session is local, this policy functions identically to Lock Workstation. > [!NOTE] > Remote Desktop Services was called Terminal Services in previous versions of Windows Server. @@ -1096,14 +1124,14 @@ GP Info: Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always) -This security setting determines whether packet signing is required by the SMB client component. The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Microsoft file and print sharing and many other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. To prevent man-in-the-middle attacks that modify SMB packets in transit, the SMB protocol supports the digital signing of SMB packets. This policy setting determines whether SMB packet signing must be negotiated before further communication with an SMB server is permitted. +This security setting determines whether packet signing is required by the SMB client component. The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Microsoft file, print sharing, and many other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. To prevent man-in-the-middle attacks that modify SMB packets in transit, the SMB protocol supports the digital signing of SMB packets. This policy setting determines whether SMB packet signing must be negotiated before further communication with an SMB server is permitted. If this setting is enabled, the Microsoft network client won't communicate with a Microsoft network server unless that server agrees to perform SMB packet signing. If this policy is disabled, SMB packet signing is negotiated between the client and server. -Default: Disabled. +Default: Disabled > [!Note] -> All Windows operating systems support both a client-side SMB component and a server-side SMB component.Enabling or requiring packet signing for client and server-side SMB components is controlled by the following four policy settings: +> All Windows operating systems support both a client-side SMB component and a server-side SMB component. Enabling or requiring packet signing for client and server-side SMB components is controlled by the following four policy settings: > - Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always) - Controls whether or not the client-side SMB component requires packet signing. > - Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees) - Controls whether or not the client-side SMB component has packet signing enabled. > - Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) - Controls whether or not the server-side SMB component requires packet signing. @@ -1152,11 +1180,11 @@ Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees) This security setting determines whether the SMB client attempts to negotiate SMB packet signing. -The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Microsoft file and print sharing and many other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. To prevent man-in-the-middle attacks that modify SMB packets in transit, the SMB protocol supports the digital signing of SMB packets. This policy setting determines whether the SMB client component attempts to negotiate SMB packet signing when it connects to an SMB server. +The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Microsoft file, print sharing, and many other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. To prevent man-in-the-middle attacks that modify SMB packets in transit, the SMB protocol supports the digital signing of SMB packets. This policy setting determines whether the SMB client component attempts to negotiate SMB packet signing when it connects to an SMB server. If this setting is enabled, the Microsoft network client will ask the server to perform SMB packet signing upon session setup. If packet signing has been enabled on the server, packet signing will be negotiated. If this policy is disabled, the SMB client will never negotiate SMB packet signing. -Default: Enabled. +Default: Enabled > [!Note] > All Windows operating systems support both a client-side SMB component and a server-side SMB component. Enabling or requiring packet signing for client and server-side SMB components is controlled by the following four policy settings: @@ -1212,7 +1240,7 @@ If this security setting is enabled, the Server Message Block (SMB) redirector i Sending unencrypted passwords is a security risk. -Default: Disabled. +Default: Disabled @@ -1315,9 +1343,9 @@ Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) This security setting determines whether packet signing is required by the SMB server component. -The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Microsoft file and print sharing and many other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. To prevent man-in-the-middle attacks that modify SMB packets in transit, the SMB protocol supports the digital signing of SMB packets. This policy setting determines whether SMB packet signing must be negotiated before further communication with an SMB client is permitted. +The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Microsoft file, print sharing, and many other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. To prevent man-in-the-middle attacks that modify SMB packets in transit, the SMB protocol supports the digital signing of SMB packets. This policy setting determines whether SMB packet signing must be negotiated before further communication with an SMB client is permitted. -If this setting is enabled, the Microsoft network server won't communicate with a Microsoft network client unless that client agrees to perform SMB packet signing. If this setting is disabled, SMB packet signing is negotiated between the client and server. +If this setting is enabled, the Microsoft network server won't communicate with a Microsoft network client, unless that client agrees to perform SMB packet signing. If this setting is disabled, SMB packet signing is negotiated between the client and server. Default: Disabled for member servers. Enabled for domain controllers. @@ -1373,7 +1401,7 @@ Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees) This security setting determines whether the SMB server will negotiate SMB packet signing with clients that request it. -The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Microsoft file and print sharing and many other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. To prevent man-in-the-middle attacks that modify SMB packets in transit, the SMB protocol supports the digital signing of SMB packets. This policy setting determines whether the SMB server will negotiate SMB packet signing when an SMB client requests it. +The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Microsoft file, print sharing, and many other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. To prevent man-in-the-middle attacks that modify SMB packets in transit, the SMB protocol supports the digital signing of SMB packets. This policy setting determines whether the SMB server will negotiate SMB packet signing when an SMB client requests it. If this setting is enabled, the Microsoft network server will negotiate SMB packet signing as requested by the client. That is, if packet signing has been enabled on the client, packet signing will be negotiated. If this policy is disabled, the SMB client will never negotiate SMB packet signing. @@ -1438,8 +1466,8 @@ This security option allows more restrictions to be placed on anonymous connecti Enabled: Don't allow enumeration of SAM accounts. This option replaces Everyone with Authenticated Users in the security permissions for resources. Disabled: No extra restrictions. Rely on default permissions. -Default on workstations: Enabled. -Default on server: Enabled. +Default on workstations: Enabled +Default on server: Enabled > [!IMPORTANT] > This policy has no impact on domain controllers. @@ -1487,7 +1515,7 @@ This security setting determines whether anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts a Windows allows anonymous users to perform certain activities, such as enumerating the names of domain accounts and network shares. This feature is convenient, for example, when an administrator wants to grant access to users in a trusted domain that doesn't maintain a reciprocal trust. If you don't want to allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares, then enable this policy. -Default: Disabled. +Default: Disabled @@ -1530,9 +1558,9 @@ Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares When enabled, this security setting restricts anonymous access to shares and pipes to the settings for: -Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously -Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously -Default: Enabled. +- Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously. +- Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously. +- Default: Enabled. @@ -1631,8 +1659,8 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 0 - Disabled -- 1 - Enabled (Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM.) +- 0 - Disabled. +- 1 - Enabled (Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM). @@ -1669,8 +1697,9 @@ Network security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use on This policy will be turned off by default on domain joined machines. This disablement would prevent online identities from authenticating to the domain joined machine. - -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -1681,8 +1710,8 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 0 - disabled -- 1 - enabled (allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities.) +- 0 - disabled. +- 1 - enabled (allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities). @@ -1719,9 +1748,8 @@ Network security: Don't store LAN Manager hash value on next password change This security setting determines if, at the next password change, the LAN Manager (LM) hash value for the new password is stored. The LM hash is relatively weak and prone to attack, as compared with the cryptographically stronger Windows NT hash. Since the LM hash is stored on the local computer in the security database, the passwords can be compromised if the security database is attacked. - -Default on Windows Vista and above: Enabled -Default on Windows XP: Disabled. +- Default on Windows Vista and above: Enabled +- Default on Windows XP: Disabled @@ -1762,27 +1790,27 @@ GP Info: Network security LAN Manager authentication level -This security setting determines which challenge/response authentication protocol is used for network logons. This choice affects the level of authentication protocol used by clients, the level of session security negotiated, and the level of authentication accepted by servers as follows: +This security setting determines which challenge/response authentication protocol is used for network logon. This choice affects the level of authentication protocol used by clients, the level of session security negotiated, and the level of authentication accepted by servers as follows: -Send LM and NTLM responses: Clients use LM and NTLM authentication and never use NTLMv2 session security; domain controllers accept LM, NTLM, and NTLMv2 authentication. +- Send LM and NTLM responses: Clients use LM and NTLM authentication and never use NTLMv2 session security; domain controllers accept LM, NTLM, and NTLMv2 authentication. -Send LM and NTLM - use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated: Clients use LM and NTLM authentication and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers accept LM, NTLM, and NTLMv2 authentication. +- Send LM and NTLM - use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated: Clients use LM and NTLM authentication and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers accept LM, NTLM, and NTLMv2 authentication. -Send NTLM response only: Clients use NTLM authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers accept LM, NTLM, and NTLMv2 authentication. +- Send NTLM response only: Clients use NTLM authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers accept LM, NTLM, and NTLMv2 authentication. -Send NTLMv2 response only: Clients use NTLMv2 authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers accept LM, NTLM, and NTLMv2 authentication. +- Send NTLMv2 response only: Clients use NTLMv2 authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers accept LM, NTLM, and NTLMv2 authentication. -Send NTLMv2 response only\refuse LM: Clients use NTLMv2 authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers refuse LM (accept only NTLM and NTLMv2 authentication). +- Send NTLMv2 response only\refuse LM: Clients use NTLMv2 authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers refuse LM (accept only NTLM and NTLMv2 authentication). -Send NTLMv2 response only\refuse LM and NTLM: Clients use NTLMv2 authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers refuse LM and NTLM (accept only NTLMv2 authentication). +- Send NTLMv2 response only\refuse LM and NTLM: Clients use NTLMv2 authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; domain controllers refuse LM and NTLM (accept only NTLMv2 authentication). -Default: +- Default: -windows XP: send LM and NTLM responses +- windows XP: send LM and NTLM responses. -Windows Server 2003: Send NTLM response only +- Windows Server 2003: Send NTLM response only. -Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: Send NTLMv2 response only +Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: Send NTLMv2 response only. @@ -1828,11 +1856,11 @@ This security setting allows a client device to require the negotiation of 128-b - Require NTLMv2 session security: The connection will fail if message integrity isn't negotiated. - Require 128-bit encryption: The connection will fail if strong encryption (128-bit) isn't negotiated. -Default: +- Default: -Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008: No requirements. +- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008: No requirements. -Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: Require 128-bit encryption. +- Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: Require 128-bit encryption. @@ -1875,14 +1903,15 @@ Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure This security setting allows a server to require the negotiation of 128-bit encryption and/or NTLMv2 session security. These values are dependent on the LAN Manager Authentication Level security setting value. The options are: -Require NTLMv2 session security: The connection will fail if message integrity isn't negotiated. -Require 128-bit encryption. The connection will fail if strong encryption (128-bit) isn't negotiated. +- Require NTLMv2 session security: The connection will fail if message integrity isn't negotiated. -Default: +- Require 128-bit encryption. The connection will fail if strong encryption (128-bit) isn't negotiated. -Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008: No requirements. +- Default: -Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: Require 128-bit encryption +- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008: No requirements. + +- Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: Require 128-bit encryption. @@ -1923,13 +1952,13 @@ GP Info: Network security: Restrict NTLM: Add remote server exceptions for NTLM authentication -This policy setting allows you to create an exception list of remote servers to which clients are allowed to use NTLM authentication if the "Network Security: Restrict NTLM: Outgoing NTLM traffic to remote servers" policy setting is configured. +This policy setting allows you to create an exception list of remote servers to which clients are allowed to use NTLM authentication, if the "Network Security: Restrict NTLM: Outgoing NTLM traffic to remote servers" policy setting is configured. If you configure this policy setting, you can define a list of remote servers to which clients are allowed to use NTLM authentication. If you don't configure this policy setting, no exceptions will be applied. -The naming format for servers on this exception list is the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or NetBIOS server name used by the application, listed one per line. To ensure exceptions the name used by all applications needs to be in the list, and to ensure an exception is accurate, the server name should be listed in both naming formats. A single asterisk (*) can be used anywhere in the string as a wildcard character. +The naming format for servers on this exception list is the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or NetBIOS server name used by the application, listed one per line. To ensure exceptions, the name used by all applications needs to be in the list, and to ensure an exception is accurate, the server name should be listed in both naming formats. A single asterisk (*) can be used anywhere in the string as a wildcard character. @@ -2168,10 +2197,12 @@ When this policy is enabled, the Shut Down command is available on the Windows l When this policy is disabled, the option to shut down the computer doesn't appear on the Windows logon screen. In this case, users must be able to sign in to the computer successfully and have the Shut down the system user right before they can perform a system shutdown. -Default on workstations: Enabled. -Default on servers: Disabled. +- Default on workstations: Enabled. +- Default on servers: Disabled. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2182,8 +2213,8 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 0 - disabled -- 1 - enabled (allow system to be shut down without having to sign in) +- 0 - disabled. +- 1 - enabled (allow system to be shut down without having to sign in). @@ -2224,7 +2255,7 @@ Virtual memory support uses a system pagefile to swap pages of memory to disk wh When this policy is enabled, it causes the system pagefile to be cleared upon clean shutdown. If you enable this security option, the hibernation file (hiberfil.sys) is also zeroed out when hibernation is disabled. -Default: Disabled. +Default: Disabled @@ -2273,7 +2304,9 @@ Disabled: (Default) The secure desktop can be disabled only by the user of the interactive desktop or by disabling the "User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation" policy setting. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2284,8 +2317,8 @@ GP Info: Valid values: -- 0 - disabled -- 1 - enabled (allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop) +- 0 - disabled. +- 1 - enabled (allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop). @@ -2340,7 +2373,9 @@ The options are: - 5 - Prompt for consent for non-Windows binaries: (Default) When an operation for a non-Microsoft application requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted on the secure desktop to select either Permit or Deny. If the user selects Permit, the operation continues with the user's highest available privilege. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2380,9 +2415,12 @@ GP Info: User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users + This policy setting controls the behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2394,9 +2432,9 @@ GP Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Automatically deny elevation requests: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, a configurable access denied error message is displayed. An enterprise that is running desktops as standard user may choose this setting to reduce help desk calls. +- 0 - Automatically deny elevation requests: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, a configurable access denied error message is displayed. An enterprise that is running desktops as standard user, may choose this setting to reduce help desk calls. - 1 - Prompt for credentials on the secure desktop: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted on the secure desktop to enter a different user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege. -- 3 (Default) - Prompt for credentials: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to enter an administrative user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege. +- 3 (Default) - Prompt for credentials: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to enter an administrative user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege. @@ -2435,9 +2473,9 @@ This policy setting controls the behavior of application installation detection The options are: -Enabled: (Default) When an application installation package is detected that requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to enter an administrative user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege. +- Enabled: (Default) When an application installation package is detected that requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to enter an administrative user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege. -Disabled: Application installation packages aren't detected and prompted for elevation. Enterprises that are running standard user desktops and use delegated installation technologies such as Group Policy Software Installation or Systems Management Server (SMS) should disable this policy setting. In this case, installer detection is unnecessary. +- Disabled: Application installation packages aren't detected and prompted for elevation. Enterprises that are running standard user desktops and use delegated installation technologies such as Group Policy Software Installation or Systems Management Server (SMS) should disable this policy setting. In this case, installer detection is unnecessary. @@ -2478,13 +2516,15 @@ GP Info: User Account Control: Only elevate executable files that are signed and validated -This policy setting enforces public key infrastructure (PKI) signature checks for any interactive applications that request elevation of privilege. Enterprise administrators can control which applications are allowed to run by adding certificates to the Trusted Publishers certificate store on local computers. +This policy setting enforces public key infrastructure (PKI) signature checks for any interactive applications that request elevation of privilege. Enterprise administrators can control which applications are allowed to run, by adding certificates to the Trusted Publishers certificate store on local computers. The options are: - 0 - Disabled: (Default) Doesn't enforce PKI certification path validation before a given executable file is permitted to run. - 1 - Enabled: Enforces the PKI certification path validation for a given executable file before it's permitted to run. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2525,7 +2565,7 @@ GP Info: User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations -This policy setting controls whether applications that request to run with a User Interface Accessibility (UIAccess) integrity level must reside in a secure location in the file system. Secure locations are limited to the following locations: +This policy setting controls, whether applications that request to run with a User Interface Accessibility (UIAccess) integrity level must reside in a secure location in the file system. Secure locations are limited to the following locations: - .\Program Files\, including subfolders - .\Windows\system32\ @@ -2538,7 +2578,9 @@ The options are: - 0 - Disabled: An application runs with UIAccess integrity even if it doesn't reside in a secure location in the file system. - 1 - Enabled: (Default) If an application resides in a secure location in the file system, it runs only with UIAccess integrity. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2587,10 +2629,11 @@ The options are: > [!NOTE] > If this policy setting is disabled, Windows Security notifies you that the overall security of the operating system has been reduced. -- 1 - Enabled: (Default) Admin Approval Mode is enabled. This policy must be enabled and related UAC policy settings must also be set appropriately to allow the built-in Administrator account and all other users who are members of the Administrators group to run in Admin Approval Mode. +- 1 - Enabled: (Default) Admin Approval Mode is enabled. This policy must be enabled and related UAC policy settings must also be set appropriately, to allow the built-in Administrator account and all other users who are members of the Administrators group to run in Admin Approval Mode. - -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2637,7 +2680,9 @@ The options are: - 0 - Disabled: All elevation requests go to the interactive user's desktop. Prompt behavior policy settings for administrators and standard users are used. - 1 - Enabled: (Default) All elevation requests go to the secure desktop regardless of prompt behavior policy settings for administrators and standard users. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2727,7 +2772,9 @@ User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user lo This policy setting controls whether application write failures are redirected to defined registry and file system locations. This policy setting mitigates applications that run as administrator and write run-time application data to %ProgramFiles%, %Windir%, %Windir%\system32, or HKLM\Software. -Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. +This policy supports the following: +- Supported value type is integer. +- Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete. @@ -2746,5 +2793,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values:
    - + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-localusersandgroups.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-localusersandgroups.md index fb1249a953..92bc370601 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-localusersandgroups.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-localusersandgroups.md @@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -41,7 +40,6 @@ manager: dansimp |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -
    @@ -86,7 +84,7 @@ where: > [!NOTE] > When specifying member names of the user accounts, you must use following format – AzureAD\userUPN. For example, "AzureAD\user1@contoso.com" or "AzureAD\user2@contoso.co.uk". For adding Azure AD groups, you need to specify the Azure AD Group SID. Azure AD group names are not supported with this policy. -for more information, see [LookupAccountNameA function](/windows/win32/api/winbase/nf-winbase-lookupaccountnamea). +For more information, see [LookupAccountNameA function](/windows/win32/api/winbase/nf-winbase-lookupaccountnamea). See [Use custom settings for Windows 10 devices in Intune](/mem/intune/configuration/custom-settings-windows-10) for information on how to create custom profiles. @@ -94,7 +92,7 @@ See [Use custom settings for Windows 10 devices in Intune](/mem/intune/configura > - `` and `` can use an Azure AD SID or the user's name. For adding or removing Azure AD groups using this policy, you must use the group's SID. Azure AD group SIDs can be obtained using [Graph](/graph/api/resources/group?view=graph-rest-1.0&preserve-view=true#json-representation) API for Groups. The SID is present in the `securityIdentifier` attribute. > - When specifying a SID in the `` or ``, member SIDs are added without attempting to resolve them. Therefore, be very careful when specifying a SID to ensure it is correct. > - `` is not valid for the R (Restrict) action and will be ignored if present. -> - The list in the XML is processed in the given order except for the R actions, which get processed last to ensure they win. It also means that if a group is present multiple times with different add/remove values, all of them will be processed in the order they are present. +> - The list in the XML is processed in the given order except for the R actions, which get processed last to ensure they win. It also means that, if a group is present multiple times with different add/remove values, all of them will be processed in the order they are present. @@ -120,7 +118,7 @@ The following example updates the built-in administrators group with AAD account Example 2: Replace / Restrict the built-in administrators group with an AAD user account. > [!NOTE] -> When using ‘R’ replace option to configure the built-in ‘Administrators’ group, it is required to always specify the administrator as a member + any other custom members. This is because the built-in administrator must always be a member of the administrators group. +> When using ‘R’ replace option to configure the built-in ‘Administrators’ group. It is required to always specify the administrator as a member + any other custom members. This is because the built-in administrator must always be a member of the administrators group. Example: ```xml @@ -132,6 +130,7 @@ Example:     ``` + Example 3: Update action for adding and removing group members on a hybrid joined machine. The following example shows how you can update a local group (**Administrators**)—add an AD domain group as a member using its name (**Contoso\ITAdmins**), add a AAD group by its SID (**S-1-12-1-111111111-22222222222-3333333333-4444444444**), and remove a local account (**Guest**) if it exists. @@ -147,7 +146,6 @@ The following example shows how you can update a local group (**Administrators** ``` - @@ -157,7 +155,7 @@ The following example shows how you can update a local group (**Administrators** > [!NOTE] > -> When AAD group SID’s are added to local groups, during AAD account logon privileges are evaluated only for the following well-known groups on a Windows 10 device: +> When AAD group SID’s are added to local groups, AAD account logon privileges are evaluated only for the following well-known groups on a Windows 10 device: > > - Administrators > - Users @@ -296,5 +294,8 @@ To troubleshoot Name/SID lookup APIs:     ``` - + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-lockdown.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-lockdown.md index 90a9dc1bf5..5575589005 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-lockdown.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-lockdown.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - LockDown -
    @@ -26,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -57,7 +55,7 @@ manager: dansimp Allows the user to invoke any system user interface by swiping in from any screen edge using touch. -The easiest way to verify the policy is to restart the explorer process or to reboot after the policy is applied. And then try to swipe from the right edge of the screen. The desired result is for Action Center to not be invoked by the swipe. You can also enter tablet mode and attempt to swipe from the top of the screen to rearrange. That will also be disabled. +The easiest way to verify the policy is to restart the explorer process or to reboot after the policy is applied, and then try to swipe from the right edge of the screen. The desired result is for Action Center to not be invoked by the swipe. You can also enter tablet mode and attempt to swipe from the top of the screen to rearrange, that will also be disabled. @@ -80,3 +78,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-maps.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-maps.md index c2cb4d83fd..e1747fd006 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-maps.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-maps.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Maps - -
    @@ -30,7 +28,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -128,3 +125,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-memorydump.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-memorydump.md index eea0f98401..eba2e08420 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-memorydump.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-memorydump.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - MemoryDump - -
    @@ -30,7 +28,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -115,3 +112,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-messaging.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-messaging.md index 7c01fe7a99..1f7f7a0a90 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-messaging.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-messaging.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Messaging - -
    @@ -27,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -80,3 +77,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-mixedreality.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-mixedreality.md index 02d6f53ac3..f973cffd3c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-mixedreality.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-mixedreality.md @@ -68,12 +68,12 @@ Steps to use this policy correctly: 1. The URI value should be entered in OMA-URI text box as ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/MixedReality/AADGroupMembershipCacheValidityInDays 1. The value can be between min / max allowed. 1. Enroll HoloLens devices and verify both configurations get applied to the device. -1. Let Azure AD user 1 sign-in when internet is available. Once the user signs-in and Azure AD group membership is confirmed successfully, cache will be created. +1. Let Azure AD user 1 sign-in, when internet is available. Once the user signs-in and Azure AD group membership is confirmed successfully, cache will be created. 1. Now Azure AD user 1 can take HoloLens offline and use it for kiosk mode as long as policy value allows for X number of days. 1. Steps 4 and 5 can be repeated for any other Azure AD user N. The key point is that any Azure AD user must sign-in to device using Internet at least once. Then we can determine that they're a member of Azure AD group to which Kiosk configuration is targeted. > [!NOTE] -> Until step 4 is performed for a Azure AD user will experience failure behavior mentioned similar to “disconnected” environments. +> Until step 4 is performed for a Azure AD, user will experience failure behavior mentioned similar to “disconnected” environments.
    @@ -90,14 +90,14 @@ Steps to use this policy correctly: |HoloLens 2|Yes| -This new AutoLogonUser policy controls whether a user will be automatically signed in. Some customers want to set up devices that are tied to an identity but don't want any sign-in experience. Imagine picking up a device and using remote assist immediately. Or have a benefit of being able to rapidly distribute HoloLens devices and enable their end users to speed up sign in. +This new AutoLogonUser policy controls whether a user will be automatically signed in. Some customers want to set up devices that are tied to an identity but don't want any sign-in experience. Imagine picking up a device and using remote assist immediately. Or have a benefit of being able to rapidly distribute HoloLens devices and enable their end users to speed up sign in. When the policy is set to a non-empty value, it specifies the email address of the auto log-on user. The specified user must sign in to the device at least once to enable autologon. The OMA-URI of new policy `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/MixedReality/AutoLogonUser` -String value +Supported value is String. - User with the same email address will have autologon enabled. @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ On a device where this policy is configured, the user specified in the policy wi > [!NOTE] > -> - Some events such as major OS updates may require the specified user to logon to the device again to resume auto-logon behavior. + - Some events such as major OS updates may require the specified user to logon to the device again, to resume auto-logon behavior. > - Auto-logon is only supported for MSA and AAD users. @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ On a device where this policy is configured, the user specified in the policy wi -This policy setting controls for how many days Azure AD group membership cache is allowed to be used for Assigned Access configurations targeting Azure AD groups for signed in user. Once this policy setting is set, only then cache is used, otherwise not. In order for this policy setting to take effect, user must sign out and sign in with Internet available at least once before the cache can be used for subsequent "disconnected" sessions. +This policy setting controls, for how many days Azure AD group membership cache is allowed to be used for the Assigned Access configurations, targeting Azure AD groups for signed in user. Once this policy setting is set, only then cache is used, otherwise not. In order for this policy setting to take effect, user must sign out and sign in with Internet available at least once before the cache can be used for subsequent "disconnected" sessions. @@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ This policy setting controls for how many days Azure AD group membership cache i -- Integer value +Supported value is Integer. Supported values are 0-60. The default value is 0 (day) and maximum value is 60 (days). @@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ This policy setting controls if pressing the brightness button changes the brigh -- Boolean value +Supported values is Boolean. The following list shows the supported values: @@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy controls the behavior of moving platform feature on Hololens 2, that is, whether it's turned off / on or it can be toggled by a user. It should only be used by customers who intend to use Hololens 2 in moving environments with low dynamic motion. For background information, see [HoloLens 2 Moving Platform Mode | Microsoft Docs](/hololens/hololens2-moving-platform#:~:text=Why%20Moving%20Platform%20Mode%20is%20Necessary%20HoloLens%20needs%2csimilar%20pieces%20of%20information%20from%20two%20separate%20sources:). +This policy controls the behavior of moving platform feature on Hololens 2, that is, whether it's turned off / on, or it can be toggled by a user. It should only be used by customers who intend to use Hololens 2 in moving environments with low dynamic motion. For background information, see [HoloLens 2 Moving Platform Mode | Microsoft Docs](/hololens/hololens2-moving-platform#:~:text=Why%20Moving%20Platform%20Mode%20is%20Necessary%20HoloLens%20needs%2csimilar%20pieces%20of%20information%20from%20two%20separate%20sources:). @@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ This policy controls the behavior of moving platform feature on Hololens 2, that -- Integer value +Supported value is Integer. - 0 (Default) - Last set user's preference. Initial state is OFF and after that user's preference is persisted across reboots and is used to initialize the system. - 1 Force off - Moving platform is disabled and can't be changed by user. @@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ This policy controls the behavior of moving platform feature on Hololens 2, that -This policy setting controls when and if diagnostic logs can be collected using specific button combination on HoloLens. +This policy setting controls, when and if diagnostic logs can be collected using specific button combination on HoloLens. @@ -254,13 +254,13 @@ This policy setting controls when and if diagnostic logs can be collected using -- Integer value +Supporting value is Integer. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Disabled -- 1 - Enabled for device owners -- 2 - Enabled for all (Default) +- 0 - Disabled. +- 1 - Enabled for device owners. +- 2 - Enabled for all (Default). @@ -298,12 +298,12 @@ This policy configures behavior of HUP to determine, which algorithm to use for -- Boolean value +Supporting value is Boolean. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Feature – Default feature based / SLAM-based tracker (Default) -- 1 - Constellation – LR constellation based tracker +- 0 - Feature – Default feature based / SLAM-based tracker (Default). +- 1 - Constellation – LR constellation based tracker. @@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ This policy setting controls whether microphone on HoloLens 2 is disabled or not -- Boolean value +Supporting value is Boolean. The following list shows the supported values: @@ -384,7 +384,7 @@ This policy setting controls if pressing the volume button changes the volume or -- Boolean value +Supporting value is Boolean. The following list shows the supported values: @@ -419,7 +419,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy controls whether a visitor user will be automatically logged in. Visitor users can only be created and logged in if an Assigned Access profile has been created targeting visitor users. A visitor user will only be automatically logged in if no other user has logged in on the device before. +This policy controls whether a visitor user will be automatically logged in. Visitor users can only be created and logged in, if an Assigned Access profile has been created targeting visitor users. A visitor user will only be automatically logged in, if no other user has logged in on the device before. @@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ This policy controls whether a visitor user will be automatically logged in. Vis -- Boolean value +Supported value is Boolean. The following list shows the supported values: @@ -439,3 +439,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values:
    + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-mssecurityguide.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-mssecurityguide.md index 812c96e877..f7c6879eaa 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-mssecurityguide.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-mssecurityguide.md @@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - MSSecurityGuide -
    @@ -43,11 +42,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -287,6 +286,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-msslegacy.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-msslegacy.md index 6f71a563e4..737cfa3e12 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-msslegacy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-msslegacy.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - MSSLegacy -
    @@ -36,11 +35,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -201,6 +200,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-multitasking.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-multitasking.md index 1bd998b15e..ff8adf1d47 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-multitasking.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-multitasking.md @@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -66,11 +65,11 @@ This policy only applies to the Alt+Tab switcher. When the policy isn't enabled, > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). ADMX Info: @@ -96,3 +95,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From 0098b0c2567f636b3a3808a1e6e3d9504b7c5a27 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:46:33 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 131/192] Update policy-csp-admx-remoteassistance.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-remoteassistance.md | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-remoteassistance.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-remoteassistance.md index 46d52c8807..5433779640 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-remoteassistance.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-remoteassistance.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_RemoteAssistance -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_RemoteAssistance +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_RemoteAssistance. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, only computers running this version (or later If you disable this policy setting, computers running this version and a previous version of the operating system can connect to this computer. -If you don't configure this policy setting, users can configure the setting in System Properties in the Control Panel. +If you don't configure this policy setting, users can configure this setting in System Properties in the Control Panel. @@ -152,4 +152,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 53f28734d68d725d55a12d7a0c02051496d4fd68 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 13:11:48 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 132/192] Update policy-csp-admx-removablestorage.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-removablestorage.md | 74 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-removablestorage.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-removablestorage.md index 2c559d99c8..a823f286cf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-removablestorage.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-removablestorage.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_RemovableStorage -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_RemovableStorage +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_RemovableStorage. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ This policy setting configures the amount of time (in seconds) that the operatin If you enable this policy setting, you can set the number of seconds you want the system to wait until a reboot. -If you disable or do not configure this setting, the operating system does not force a reboot. +If you disable or don't configure this setting, the operating system does not force a reboot. > [!NOTE] > If no reboot is forced, the access right does not take effect until the operating system is restarted. @@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ This policy setting configures the amount of time (in seconds) that the operatin If you enable this policy setting, you can set the number of seconds you want the system to wait until a reboot. -If you disable or do not configure this setting, the operating system does not force a reboot +If you disable or don't configure this setting, the operating system does not force a reboot > [!NOTE] > If no reboot is forced, the access right does not take effect until the operating system is restarted. @@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ This policy setting denies execute access to the CD and DVD removable storage cl If you enable this policy setting, execute access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to the CD and DVD removable storage class If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to the CD and DVD removable storage class If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to the CD and DVD removable storage clas If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to the CD and DVD removable storage clas If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -492,7 +492,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to custom removable storage classes. If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to these removable storage classes. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to these removable storage classes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to these removable storage classes. @@ -539,7 +539,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to custom removable storage classes. If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to these removable storage classes. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to these removable storage classes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to these removable storage classes. @@ -586,7 +586,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to custom removable storage classes. If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to these removable storage classes. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to these removable storage classes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to these removable storage classes. @@ -632,7 +632,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to custom removable storage classes. If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to these removable storage classes. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to these removable storage classes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to these removable storage classes. @@ -678,7 +678,7 @@ This policy setting denies execute access to the Floppy Drives removable storage If you enable this policy setting, execute access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -724,7 +724,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to the Floppy Drives removable storage cl If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -770,7 +770,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to the Floppy Drives removable storage cl If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -816,7 +816,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to the Floppy Drives removable storage c If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -861,7 +861,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to the Floppy Drives removable storage c If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -907,7 +907,7 @@ This policy setting denies execute access to removable disks. If you enable this policy setting, execute access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -952,7 +952,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to removable disks. If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -998,7 +998,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to removable disks. If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1043,7 +1043,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to removable disks. If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. > [!NOTE] > To require that users write data to BitLocker-protected storage, enable the policy setting "Deny write access to drives not protected by BitLocker," which is located in "Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives." @@ -1094,7 +1094,7 @@ This policy setting takes precedence over any individual removable storage polic If you enable this policy setting, no access is allowed to any removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write and read accesses are allowed to all removable storage classes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write and read accesses are allowed to all removable storage classes. @@ -1142,7 +1142,7 @@ This policy setting takes precedence over any individual removable storage polic If you enable this policy setting, no access is allowed to any removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write and read accesses are allowed to all removable storage classes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write and read accesses are allowed to all removable storage classes. @@ -1188,7 +1188,7 @@ This policy setting grants normal users direct access to removable storage devic If you enable this policy setting, remote users can open direct handles to removable storage devices in remote sessions. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, remote users cannot open direct handles to removable storage devices in remote sessions. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, remote users cannot open direct handles to removable storage devices in remote sessions. @@ -1234,7 +1234,7 @@ This policy setting denies execute access to the Tape Drive removable storage cl If you enable this policy setting, execute access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1280,7 +1280,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to the Tape Drive removable storage class If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1325,7 +1325,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to the Tape Drive removable storage class If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1371,7 +1371,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to the Tape Drive removable storage clas If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1416,7 +1416,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to the Tape Drive removable storage clas If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1462,7 +1462,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to removable disks, which may include med If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1508,7 +1508,7 @@ This policy setting denies read access to removable disks, which may include med If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1553,7 +1553,7 @@ This policy setting denies write access to removable disks, which may include me If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1595,11 +1595,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting denies write access to removable disks, which may include media players, cellular phones, auxiliary displays, and CE devices. +This policy setting denies write access to removable disks that may include media players, cellular phones, auxiliary displays, and CE devices. If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. @@ -1616,4 +1616,8 @@ ADMX Info: - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From f4a1c5b9a35e2fedf66f85045e863bc240dadc99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 13:22:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 133/192] Update policy-csp-admx-rpc.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-rpc.md | 22 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-rpc.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-rpc.md index 4298af2621..5215c95259 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-rpc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-rpc.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_RPC -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_RPC +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_RPC. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ If you don't configure this policy setting, it remains disabled. It will only g If you enable this policy setting, the RPC runtime will generate extended error information. -You must select an error response type in the drop-down box. +You must select an error response type from the folowing options in the drop-down box: - "Off" disables all extended error information for all processes. RPC only generates an error code. - "On with Exceptions" enables extended error information, but lets you disable it for selected processes. To disable extended error information for a process while this policy setting is in effect, the command that starts the process must begin with one of the strings in the Extended Error Information Exception field. @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ You must select an error response type in the drop-down box. > > The default policy setting, "Off," is designed for systems where extended error information is considered to be sensitive, and it should not be made available remotely. > -> This policy setting will not be applied until the system is rebooted. +> This policy setting won't be applied until the system is rebooted. @@ -147,11 +147,10 @@ If you don't configure this policy setting, it remains disabled and will generat If you enable this policy setting, then: - "Off" directs the RPC Runtime to generate RPC_S_SEC_PKG_ERROR if the client asks for delegation, but the created security context doesn't support delegation. - - "On" directs the RPC Runtime to accept security contexts that don't support delegation even if delegation was asked for. > [!NOTE] -> This policy setting will not be applied until the system is rebooted. +> This policy setting won't be applied until the system is rebooted. @@ -210,7 +209,7 @@ If you don't configure this policy setting, it will remain disabled. The idle c If you enable this policy setting, and the IIS server running the RPC HTTP proxy is configured with a lower idle connection timeout, the timeout on the IIS server is used. Otherwise, the provided timeout value is used. The timeout is given in seconds. > [!NOTE] -> This policy setting will not be applied until the system is rebooted. +> This policy setting won't be applied until the system is rebooted. @@ -259,22 +258,18 @@ If you disable this policy setting, the RPC runtime defaults to "Auto2" level. If you don't configure this policy setting, the RPC defaults to "Auto2" level. -If you enable this policy setting, you can use the drop-down box to determine which systems maintain RPC state information. +If you enable this policy setting, you can use the drop-down box to determine which systems maintain RPC state information from the following: - "None" indicates that the system doesn't maintain any RPC state information. Note: Because the basic state information required for troubleshooting has a negligible effect on performance and uses only about 4K of memory, this setting isn't recommended for most installations. - - "Auto1" directs RPC to maintain basic state information only if the computer has at least 64 MB of memory. - - "Auto2" directs RPC to maintain basic state information only if the computer has at least 128 MB of memory and is running Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, or Windows 2000 Datacenter Server. - - "Server" directs RPC to maintain basic state information on the computer, regardless of its capacity. - - "Full" directs RPC to maintain complete RPC state information on the system, regardless of its capacity. Because this level can degrade performance, it's recommended for use only while you're investigating an RPC problem. > [!NOTE] > To retrieve the RPC state information from a system that maintains it, you must use a debugging tool. > -> This policy setting will not be applied until the system is rebooted. +> This policy setting won't be applied until the system is rebooted. @@ -292,3 +287,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 4d6813093925a58fb419ee06a3105a79258669c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 13:39:17 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 134/192] Update policy-csp-admx-scripts.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-scripts.md | 32 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-scripts.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-scripts.md index 430c0d6f48..06fc58ebc7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-scripts.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-scripts.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Scripts -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Scripts +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Scripts. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ If you enable this setting, then, in the Seconds box, you can type a number from This interval is important when other system tasks must wait while the scripts complete. By default, each startup script must complete before the next one runs. Also, you can use the "Run logon scripts synchronously" setting to direct the system to wait for the logon scripts to complete before loading the desktop. -An excessively long interval can delay the system and inconvenience users. However, if the interval is too short, prerequisite tasks might not be done, and the system can appear to be ready prematurely. +An excessively long interval can delay the system and cause inconvenience to users. However, if the interval is too short, prerequisite tasks might not be done, and the system can appear to be ready prematurely. If you disable or don't configure this setting, the system lets the combined set of scripts run for up to 600 seconds (10 minutes). This value is the default value. @@ -204,19 +204,19 @@ There are three GPOs (GPO A, GPO B, and GPO C). This policy setting is enabled i GPO B and GPO C include the following computer startup scripts: -GPO B: B.cmd, B.ps1 -GPO C: C.cmd, C.ps1 +- GPO B: B.cmd, B.ps1 +- GPO C: C.cmd, C.ps1 Assume also that there are two computers, DesktopIT and DesktopSales. For DesktopIT, GPOs A, B, and C are applied. Therefore, the scripts for GPOs B and C run in the following order for DesktopIT: -Within GPO B: B.ps1, B.cmd -Within GPO C: C.ps1, C.cmd +- Within GPO B: B.ps1, B.cmd +- Within GPO C: C.ps1, C.cmd For DesktopSales, GPOs B and C are applied, but not GPO A. Therefore, the scripts for GPOs B and C run in the following order for DesktopSales: -Within GPO B: B.cmd, B.ps1 -Within GPO C: C.cmd, C.ps1 +- Within GPO B: B.cmd, B.ps1 +- Within GPO C: C.cmd, C.ps1 > [!NOTE] > This policy setting determines the order in which computer startup and shutdown scripts are run within all applicable GPOs. You can override this policy setting for specific script types within a specific GPO by configuring the following policy settings for the GPO: @@ -675,19 +675,19 @@ There are three GPOs (GPO A, GPO B, and GPO C). This policy setting is enabled i GPO B and GPO C include the following user logon scripts: -GPO B: B.cmd, B.ps1 -GPO C: C.cmd, C.ps1 +- GPO B: B.cmd, B.ps1 +- GPO C: C.cmd, C.ps1 Assume also that there are two users, Qin Hong and Tamara Johnston. For Qin, GPOs A, B, and C are applied. Therefore, the scripts for GPOs B and C run in the following order for Qin: -Within GPO B: B.ps1, B.cmd -Within GPO C: C.ps1, C.cmd +- Within GPO B: B.ps1, B.cmd +- Within GPO C: C.ps1, C.cmd For Tamara, GPOs B and C are applied, but not GPO A. Therefore, the scripts for GPOs B and C run in the following order for Tamara: -Within GPO B: B.cmd, B.ps1 -Within GPO C: C.cmd, C.ps1 +- Within GPO B: B.cmd, B.ps1 +- Within GPO C: C.cmd, C.ps1 > [!NOTE] > This policy setting determines the order in which user logon and logoff scripts are run within all applicable GPOs. You can override this policy setting for specific script types within a specific GPO by configuring the following policy settings for the GPO: @@ -714,3 +714,7 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) + From 01ff66068dc5733f28abe04f1e8acdf45c594b3b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 13:43:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 135/192] Update policy-csp-admx-sdiageng.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiageng.md | 12 +++++++----- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiageng.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiageng.md index 17ca6fbf33..7d9082639e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiageng.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiageng.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_sdiageng -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_sdiageng +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_sdiageng. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting allows Internet-connected users to access and search troubleshooting content that is hosted on Microsoft content servers. Users can access online troubleshooting content from within the Troubleshooting Control Panel UI by clicking "Yes" when they are prompted by a message that states, "Do you want the most up-to-date troubleshooting content?" -If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users who are connected to the Internet can access and search troubleshooting content that is hosted on Microsoft content servers from within the Troubleshooting Control Panel user interface. +If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, users who are connected to the Internet can access and search troubleshooting content that is hosted on Microsoft content servers from within the Troubleshooting Control Panel user interface. If you disable this policy setting, users can only access and search troubleshooting content that is available locally on their computers, even if they are connected to the Internet. They are prevented from connecting to the Microsoft servers that host the Windows Online Troubleshooting Service. @@ -116,11 +116,11 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows users to access and run the troubleshooting tools that are available in the Troubleshooting Control Panel and to run the troubleshooting wizard to troubleshoot problems on their computers. -If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users can access and run the troubleshooting tools from the Troubleshooting Control Panel. +If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, users can access and run the troubleshooting tools from the Troubleshooting Control Panel. If this policy setting is disabled, the users cannot access or run the troubleshooting tools from the Control Panel. ->[!Note] +>[!NOTE] >This setting also controls a user's ability to launch standalone troubleshooting packs such as those found in .diagcab files. @@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ This policy setting determines whether scripted diagnostics will execute diagnos If you enable this policy setting, the scripted diagnostics execution engine validates the signer of any diagnostic package and runs only those signed by trusted publishers. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the scripted diagnostics execution engine runs all digitally signed packages. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the scripted diagnostics execution engine runs all digitally signed packages. @@ -186,4 +186,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 412b25f89b52c02d342b58433605d8833accf750 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 13:47:29 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 136/192] Update policy-csp-admx-sdiagschd.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiagschd.md | 13 ++++++++----- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiagschd.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiagschd.md index 6f371c240a..1b35263fab 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiagschd.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sdiagschd.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_sdiagschd -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_sdiagschd +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_sdiagschd. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -64,12 +64,12 @@ manager: dansimp This policy determines whether scheduled diagnostics will run to proactively detect and resolve system problems. -- If you enable this policy setting, you must choose an execution level. +If you enable this policy setting, you must choose an execution level from the following: -If you choose detection and troubleshooting only, Windows will periodically detect and troubleshoot problems. The user will be notified of the problem for interactive resolution. -If you choose detection, troubleshooting and resolution, Windows will resolve some of these problems silently without requiring user input. +- If you choose detection and troubleshooting only, Windows will periodically detect and troubleshoot problems. The user will be notified of the problem for interactive resolution. +- If you choose detection, troubleshooting and resolution, Windows will resolve some of these problems silently without requiring user input. -- If you disable this policy setting, Windows won't be able to detect, troubleshoot or resolve problems on a scheduled basis. +If you disable this policy setting, Windows won't be able to detect, troubleshoot or resolve problems on a scheduled basis. If you don't configure this policy setting, local troubleshooting preferences will take precedence, as configured in the control panel. If no local troubleshooting preference is configured, scheduled diagnostics are enabled for detection, troubleshooting and resolution by default. No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy to take effect: changes take effect immediately. This policy setting will only take effect when the Task Scheduler service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, scheduled diagnostics won't be executed. The Task Scheduler service can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. @@ -89,3 +89,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From c00e4288bf74b5cf02e6abaff7fad6f5c40ac129 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 13:57:06 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 137/192] Update policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md index 5be970f2f5..887005fcd0 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -90,3 +90,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 86643ffa8187db32755a662be051122bbdf76a52 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:05:05 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 138/192] Update policy-csp-admx-sensors.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-sensors.md | 24 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sensors.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sensors.md index a3aa6e151f..2849e15624 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sensors.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sensors.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Sensors -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Sensors +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Sensors. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -75,9 +75,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting turns off scripting for the location feature. -If you enable this policy setting, scripts for the location feature will not run. +If you enable this policy setting, scripts for the location feature won't run. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all location scripts will run. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, all location scripts will run. @@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ This policy setting turns off scripting for the location feature. If you enable this policy setting, scripts for the location feature will not run. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all location scripts will run. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, all location scripts will run. @@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ This policy setting turns off the location feature for this computer. If you enable this policy setting, the location feature is turned off, and all programs on this computer are prevented from using location information from the location feature. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer will not be prevented from using location information from the location feature. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer won't be prevented from using location information from the location feature. @@ -216,9 +216,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting turns off the sensor feature for this computer. -If you enable this policy setting, the sensor feature is turned off, and all programs on this computer cannot use the sensor feature. +If you enable this policy setting, the sensor feature is turned off, and all programs on this computer can't use the sensor feature. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use the sensor feature. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use the sensor feature. @@ -263,9 +263,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting turns off the sensor feature for this computer. -If you enable this policy setting, the sensor feature is turned off, and all programs on this computer cannot use the sensor feature. +If you enable this policy setting, the sensor feature is turned off, and all programs on this computer can't use the sensor feature. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use the sensor feature. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use the sensor feature. @@ -283,4 +283,8 @@ ADMX Info: - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 17c3abdb939429a8a8b40ab7984d99c6065c5fa8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:08:40 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 139/192] Update policy-csp-admx-servermanager.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-servermanager.md | 15 +++++++++------ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servermanager.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servermanager.md index 76207bded4..a14eb4488d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servermanager.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servermanager.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_ServerManager -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_ServerManager +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_ServerManager. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -71,11 +71,11 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting allows you to turn off the automatic display of Server Manager at a sign in. +This policy setting allows you to turn off the automatic display of Server Manager at sign in. -- If you enable this policy setting, Server Manager isn't displayed automatically when a user signs in to the server. +If you enable this policy setting, Server Manager isn't displayed automatically when a user signs in to the server. -- If you disable this policy setting, Server Manager is displayed automatically when a user signs in to the server. +If you disable this policy setting, Server Manager is displayed automatically when a user signs in to the server. If you don't configure this policy setting, Server Manager is displayed when a user signs in to the server. However, if the "Do not show me this console at logon" (Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2) or “Do not start Server Manager automatically at logon” (Windows Server 2012) option is selected, the console isn't displayed automatically at a sign in. @@ -177,9 +177,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to turn off the automatic display of the Initial Configuration Tasks window at a sign in on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. -- If you enable this policy setting, the Initial Configuration Tasks window isn't displayed when an administrator signs in to the server. +If you enable this policy setting, the Initial Configuration Tasks window isn't displayed when an administrator signs in to the server. -- If you disable this policy setting, the Initial Configuration Tasks window is displayed when an administrator signs in to the server. +If you disable this policy setting, the Initial Configuration Tasks window is displayed when an administrator signs in to the server. If you don't configure this policy setting, the Initial Configuration Tasks window is displayed when an administrator signs in to the server. However, if an administrator selects the "Do not show this window at logon" option, the window isn't displayed on subsequent logons. @@ -247,3 +247,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From e77c91de7d963b2ece3e53468f4af448a3887cbe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:11:23 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 140/192] Update policy-csp-admx-servicing.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md index f891376217..e4d18d9a66 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -82,3 +82,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 7940d563e9c72a9efb75ae78b881a95233b2fa84 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:17:28 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 141/192] Update policy-csp-admx-settingsync.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-settingsync.md | 37 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-settingsync.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-settingsync.md index cbb3b966d6..c7355a160c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-settingsync.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-settingsync.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_SettingSync -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_SettingSync +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_SettingSync. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -85,11 +85,11 @@ manager: dansimp -Prevent the "AppSync" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "AppSync" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. +This policy setting prevents the "AppSync" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "AppSync" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. If you enable this policy setting, the "AppSync" group won't be synced. -Use the option "Allow users to turn app syncing on" so that syncing it turned off by default but not disabled. +Use the option "Allow users to turn app syncing on" so that syncing it is turned off by default but not disabled. If you don't set or disable this setting, syncing of the "AppSync" group is on by default and configurable by the user. @@ -134,11 +134,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevent the "app settings" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "app settings" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. +This policy seting prevents the "app settings" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "app settings" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. If you enable this policy setting, the "app settings" group won't be synced. -Use the option "Allow users to turn app settings syncing on" so that syncing it turned off by default but not disabled. +Use the option "Allow users to turn app settings syncing on" so that syncing it is turned off by default but not disabled. If you don't set or disable this setting, syncing of the "app settings" group is on by default and configurable by the user. @@ -183,11 +183,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevent the "passwords" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "passwords" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. +This policy seting prevents the "passwords" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "passwords" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. If you enable this policy setting, the "passwords" group won't be synced. -Use the option "Allow users to turn passwords syncing on" so that syncing it turned off by default but not disabled. +Use the option "Allow users to turn passwords syncing on" so that syncing it is turned off by default but not disabled. If you don't set or disable this setting, syncing of the "passwords" group is on by default and configurable by the user. @@ -232,11 +232,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevent the "desktop personalization" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "desktop personalization" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. +This policy setting prevents the "desktop personalization" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "desktop personalization" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. If you enable this policy setting, the "desktop personalization" group won't be synced. -Use the option "Allow users to turn desktop personalization syncing on" so that syncing it turned off by default but not disabled. +Use the option "Allow users to turn desktop personalization syncing on" so that syncing it is turned off by default but not disabled. If you don't set or disable this setting, syncing of the "desktop personalization" group is on by default and configurable by the user. @@ -281,11 +281,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevent the "personalize" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "personalize" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. +This policy setting prevents the "personalize" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "personalize" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. If you enable this policy setting, the "personalize" group won't be synced. -Use the option "Allow users to turn personalize syncing on" so that syncing it turned off by default but not disabled. +Use the option "Allow users to turn personalize syncing on" so that syncing it is turned off by default but not disabled. If you don't set or disable this setting, syncing of the "personalize" group is on by default and configurable by the user. @@ -330,11 +330,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevent syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "sync your settings" switch on the "sync your settings" page in PC Settings. +This policy setting prevents syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "sync your settings" switch on the "sync your settings" page in PC Settings. If you enable this policy setting, "sync your settings" will be turned off, and none of the "sync your setting" groups will be synced on this PC. -Use the option "Allow users to turn syncing on" so that syncing it turned off by default but not disabled. +Use the option "Allow users to turn syncing on" so that syncing it is turned off by default but not disabled. If you don't set or disable this setting, "sync your settings" is on by default and configurable by the user. @@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevent the "Start layout" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "Start layout" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. +This policy setting prevents the "Start layout" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "Start layout" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. If you enable this policy setting, the "Start layout" group won't be synced. @@ -428,7 +428,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevent syncing to and from this PC when on metered Internet connections. This option turns off and disables "sync your settings on metered connections" switch on the "sync your settings" page in PC Settings. +This policy setting prevents syncing to and from this PC when on metered Internet connections. This option turns off and disables "sync your settings on metered connections" switch on the "sync your settings" page in PC Settings. If you enable this policy setting, syncing on metered connections will be turned off, and no syncing will take place when this PC is on a metered connection. @@ -475,11 +475,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevent the "Other Windows settings" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "Other Windows settings" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. +This policy setting prevents the "Other Windows settings" group from syncing to and from this PC. This option turns off and disables the "Other Windows settings" group on the "sync your settings" page in PC settings. If you enable this policy setting, the "Other Windows settings" group won't be synced. -Use the option "Allow users to turn other Windows settings syncing on" so that syncing it turned off by default but not disabled. +Use the option "Allow users to turn other Windows settings syncing on" so that syncing it is turned off by default but not disabled. If you don't set or disable this setting, syncing of the "Other Windows settings" group is on by default and configurable by the user. @@ -500,3 +500,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From fe1caf393dea77fdce7b5c6f0c0efaa2b87bda0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:19:47 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 142/192] Update policy-csp-admx-sharedfolders.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharedfolders.md | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharedfolders.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharedfolders.md index 934216e1eb..c48eab98b9 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharedfolders.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharedfolders.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_SharedFolders -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_SharedFolders +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_SharedFolders. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting determines whether the user can publish DFS roots in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). -If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users can use the "Publish in Active Directory" option to publish DFS roots as shared folders in AD DS . +If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, users can use the "Publish in Active Directory" option to publish DFS roots as shared folders in AD DS . If you disable this policy setting, users cannot publish DFS roots in AD DS and the "Publish in Active Directory" option is disabled. @@ -116,9 +116,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines whether the user can publish shared folders in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). -If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users can use the "Publish in Active Directory" option in the Shared Folders snap-in to publish shared folders in AD DS. +If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, users can use the "Publish in Active Directory" option in the Shared Folders snap-in to publish shared folders in AD DS. -If you disable this policy setting, users cannot publish shared folders in AD DS, and the "Publish in Active Directory" option is disabled. +If you disable this policy setting, users can't publish shared folders in AD DS, and the "Publish in Active Directory" option is disabled. > [!NOTE] > The default is to allow shared folders to be published when this setting is not configured. @@ -141,3 +141,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 649a0a28aaadb1794bde56e13c859983997df27f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:21:10 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 143/192] Update policy-csp-admx-sharing.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharing.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharing.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharing.md index 893de2b78c..9a02cd3b35 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharing.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-sharing.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Sharing -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Sharing +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Sharing. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -83,3 +83,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 3d951ed05de3f03d8fa0379623a8f0e13c3206d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:26:13 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 144/192] Update policy-csp-admx-shellcommandpromptregedittools.md --- ...csp-admx-shellcommandpromptregedittools.md | 29 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-shellcommandpromptregedittools.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-shellcommandpromptregedittools.md index c0a99683df..e226b26906 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-shellcommandpromptregedittools.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-shellcommandpromptregedittools.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_ShellCommandPromptRegEditTools -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_ShellCommandPromptRegEditTools +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_ShellCommandPromptRegEditTools. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -71,13 +71,13 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting prevents users from running the interactive command prompt, Cmd.exe. +This policy setting prevents users from running the interactive command prompt `Cmd.exe`. This policy setting also determines whether batch files (.cmd and .bat) can run on the computer. -- If you enable this policy setting and the user tries to open a command window, the system displays a message explaining that a setting prevents the action. . +If you enable this policy setting and the user tries to open a command window, the system displays a message explaining that a setting prevents the action. . -- If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users can run Cmd.exe and batch files normally. +If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users can run Cmd.exe and batch files normally. > [!NOTE] > Don't prevent the computer from running batch files if the computer uses logon, logoff, startup, or shutdown batch file scripts, or for users that use Remote Desktop Services. @@ -125,11 +125,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting disables the Windows registry editor Regedit.exe. +This policy setting disables the Windows registry editor `Regedit.exe`. -- If you enable this policy setting and the user tries to start Regedit.exe, a message appears explaining that a policy setting prevents the action. +If you enable this policy setting and the user tries to start `Regedit.exe`, a message appears explaining that a policy setting prevents the action. -- If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users can run Regedit.exe normally. +If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users can run `Regedit.exe` normally. To prevent users from using other administrative tools, use the "Run only specified Windows applications" policy setting. @@ -176,11 +176,11 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting limits the Windows programs that users have permission to run on the computer. -- If you enable this policy setting, users can only run programs that you add to the list of allowed applications. +If you enable this policy setting, users can only run programs that you add to the list of allowed applications. -- If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users can run all applications. This policy setting only prevents users from running programs that are started by the File Explorer process. +If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users can run all applications. This policy setting only prevents users from running programs that are started by the File Explorer process. -It doesn't prevent users from running programs such as Task Manager, which is started by the system process or by other processes. Also, if users have access to the command prompt (Cmd.exe), this policy setting doesn't prevent them from starting programs in the command window even though they would be prevented from doing so using File Explorer. +It doesn't prevent users from running programs such as Task Manager, which is started by the system process or by other processes. Also, if users have access to the command prompt `Cmd.exe`, this policy setting doesn't prevent them from starting programs in the command window even though they would be prevented from doing so using File Explorer. Non-Microsoft applications with Windows 2000 or later certification are required to comply with this policy setting. @@ -229,15 +229,15 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting prevents Windows from running the programs you specify in this policy setting. -- If you enable this policy setting, users can't run programs that you add to the list of disallowed applications. +If you enable this policy setting, users can't run programs that you add to the list of disallowed applications. -- If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users can run any programs. +If you disable this policy setting or don't configure it, users can run any programs. This policy setting only prevents users from running programs that are started by the File Explorer process. It doesn't prevent users from running programs, such as Task Manager, which are started by the system process or by other processes. Also, if users have access to the command prompt (Cmd.exe), this policy setting doesn't prevent them from starting programs in the command window even though they would be prevented from doing so using File Explorer. Non-Microsoft applications with Windows 2000 or later certification are required to comply with this policy setting. -To create a list of allowed applications, click Show. In the Show Contents dialog box, in the Value column, type the application executable name (for example, Winword.exe, Poledit.exe, Powerpnt.exe). +To create a list of allowed applications, click Show. In the Show Contents dialog box, in the Value column, type the application executable name (for example, Winword.exe, Poledit.exe, Powerpnt.exe). @@ -255,3 +255,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 4733222c4a23f16943fa2600d58cd8297be8d805 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:35:16 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 145/192] Update policy-csp-admx-smartcard.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-smartcard.md | 36 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-smartcard.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-smartcard.md index e694a787d9..6c6fae1e34 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-smartcard.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-smartcard.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Smartcard -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Smartcard +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Smartcard. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting lets you allow certificates without an Extended Key Usage (EKU) set to be used for signing in. -In versions of Windows prior to Windows Vista, smart card certificates that are used for a sign in require an enhanced key usage (EKU) extension with a smart card logon object identifier. This policy setting can be used to modify that restriction. +In versions of Windows, prior to Windows Vista, smart card certificates that are used for a sign-in require an enhanced key usage (EKU) extension with a smart card logon object identifier. This policy setting can be used to modify that restriction. If you enable this policy setting, certificates with the following attributes can also be used to sign in on with a smart card: @@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting lets you determine whether the integrated unblock feature will be available in the logon User Interface (UI). -In order to use the integrated unblock feature, your smart card must support this feature. Check with your hardware manufacturer to see if your smart card supports this feature. +In order to use the integrated unblock feature, your smart card must support this feature. Check with your hardware manufacturer to see if your smart card supports this feature. If you enable this policy setting, the integrated unblock feature will be available. @@ -255,9 +255,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting permits those certificates to be displayed for a sign in which are either expired or not yet valid. +This policy setting permits those certificates to be displayed for a sign-in, which are either expired or not yet valid. -Under previous versions of Microsoft Windows, certificates were required to contain a valid time and not be expired. The certificate must still be accepted by the domain controller in order to be used. This setting only controls the displaying of the certificate on the client machine. +Under previous versions of Microsoft Windows, certificates were required to contain a valid time and not be expired. The certificate must still be accepted by the domain controller in order to be used. This setting only controls displaying of the certificate on the client machine. If you enable this policy setting, certificates will be listed on the sign-in screen regardless of whether they have an invalid time or their time validity has expired. @@ -351,7 +351,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the cleanup behavior of root certificates. If you enable this policy setting, then root certificate cleanup will occur according to the option selected. If you disable or don't configure this setting then root certificate cleanup will occur on a sign out. +This policy setting allows you to manage the cleanup behavior of root certificates. + +If you enable this policy setting, then root certificate cleanup will occur according to the option selected. + +If you disable or don't configure this setting then root certificate cleanup will occur on a sign out. @@ -399,7 +403,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to manage the root certificate propagation that o If you enable or don't configure this policy setting then root certificate propagation will occur when you insert your smart card. > [!NOTE] -> For this policy setting to work the following policy setting must also be enabled: Turn on certificate propagation from smart card. +> For this policy setting to work this policy setting must also be enabled: "Turn on certificate propagation from smart card". If you disable this policy setting, then root certificates won't be propagated from the smart card. @@ -494,7 +498,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to control whether elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) certificates on a smart card can be used to sign in to a domain. +This policy setting allows you to control whether elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) certificates on a smart card can be used to sign-in to a domain. If you enable this policy setting, ECC certificates on a smart card can be used to sign in to a domain. @@ -503,6 +507,7 @@ If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, ECC certificates on a sma > [!NOTE] > This policy setting only affects a user's ability to log on to a domain. ECC certificates on a smart card that are used for other applications, such as document signing, are not affected by this policy setting. > If you use an ECDSA key to log on, you must also have an associated ECDH key to permit logons when you are not connected to the network. + @@ -551,7 +556,7 @@ During the certificate renewal period, a user can have multiple valid logon cert If there are two or more of the "same" certificate on a smart card and this policy is enabled, then the certificate that is used for a sign in on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server will be shown, otherwise the certificate with the expiration time furthest in the future will be shown. > [!NOTE] -> This setting will be applied after the following policy: "Allow time invalid certificates" +> This setting will be applied after this policy: "Allow time invalid certificates" If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, filtering will take place. @@ -598,9 +603,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the reading of all certificates from the smart card for a sign in. +This policy setting allows you to manage the reading of all certificates from the smart card for a sign-in. -During a sign in, Windows will by default only read the default certificate from the smart card unless it supports retrieval of all certificates in a single call. This setting forces Windows to read all the certificates from the card. This setting can introduce a significant performance decrease in certain situations. Contact your smart card vendor to determine if your smart card and associated CSP supports the required behavior. +During a sign-in, Windows will by default only read the default certificate from the smart card unless it supports retrieval of all certificates in a single call. This setting forces Windows to read all the certificates from the card. This setting can introduce a significant performance decrease in certain situations. Contact your smart card vendor to determine if your smart card and associated CSP supports the required behavior. If you enable this setting, then Windows will attempt to read all certificates from the smart card regardless of the feature set of the CSP. @@ -652,7 +657,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to manage the displayed message when a smart card If you enable this policy setting, the specified message will be displayed to the user when the smart card is blocked. > [!NOTE] -> The following policy setting must be enabled: Allow Integrated Unblock screen to be displayed at the time of logon. +> The following policy setting must be enabled: "Allow Integrated Unblock screen to be displayed at the time of logon". If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the default message will be displayed to the user when the smart card is blocked, if the integrated unblock feature is enabled. @@ -699,7 +704,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting lets you reverse the subject name from how it's stored in the certificate when displaying it during a sign in. -By default the user principal name (UPN) is displayed in addition to the common name to help users distinguish one certificate from another. For example, if the certificate subject was CN=User1, OU=Users, DN=example, DN=com and had an UPN of user1@example.com then "User1" will be displayed along with "user1@example.com." If the UPN isn't present, then the entire subject name will be displayed. This setting controls the appearance of that subject name and might need to be adjusted per organization. +By default the User Principal Name (UPN) is displayed in addition to the common name to help users distinguish one certificate from another. For example, if the certificate subject was CN=User1, OU=Users, DN=example, DN=com and had an UPN of user1@example.com then "User1" will be displayed along with "user1@example.com." If the UPN isn't present, then the entire subject name will be displayed. This setting controls the appearance of that subject name and might need to be adjusted per organization. If you enable this policy setting or don't configure this setting, then the subject name will be reversed. @@ -846,7 +851,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting lets you determine whether an optional field will be displayed during a sign in and elevation that allows users to enter their user name or user name and domain, thereby associating a certificate with the users. +This policy setting lets you determine whether an optional field will be displayed during a sign-in and elevation that allows users to enter their user name or user name and domain, thereby associating a certificate with the users. If you enable this policy setting, then an optional field that allows a user to enter their user name or user name and domain will be displayed. @@ -870,3 +875,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 4160f80490c8a2809f40750ec8a9d01115f88eab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:41:12 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 146/192] Update policy-csp-admx-snmp.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-snmp.md | 17 ++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-snmp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-snmp.md index 93807f7856..0767b4c97c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-snmp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-snmp.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Snmp -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Snmp +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Snmp. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -75,13 +75,13 @@ A valid community is a community recognized by the SNMP service, while a communi If you enable this policy setting, the SNMP agent only accepts requests from management systems within the communities it recognizes, and only SNMP Read operation is allowed for the community. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the SNMP service takes the Valid Communities configured on the local computer instead. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the SNMP service takes the Valid Communities configured on the local computer instead. Best practice: For security purposes, it is recommended to restrict the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\SNMP\Parameters\ValidCommunities key to allow only the local admin group full control. > [!NOTE] > - It is good practice to use a cryptic community name. -> - This policy setting has no effect if the SNMP agent is not installed on the client computer. +> - This policy setting has no effect if the SNMP agent isn't installed on the client computer. Also, see the other two SNMP settings: "Specify permitted managers" and "Specify trap configuration". @@ -134,12 +134,12 @@ The manager is located on the host computer on the network. The manager's role i If you enable this policy setting, the SNMP agent only accepts requests from the list of permitted managers that you configure using this setting. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, SNMP service takes the permitted managers configured on the local computer instead. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, SNMP service takes the permitted managers configured on the local computer instead. Best practice: For security purposes, it is recommended to restrict the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\SNMP\Parameters\PermittedManagers key to allow only the local admin group full control. > [!NOTE] -> This policy setting has no effect if the SNMP agent is not installed on the client computer. +> This policy setting has no effect if the SNMP agent isn't installed on the client computer. Also, see the other two SNMP policy settings: "Specify trap configuration" and "Specify Community Name". @@ -192,10 +192,10 @@ This policy setting allows you to configure the name of the hosts that receive t If you enable this policy setting, the SNMP service sends trap messages to the hosts within the "public" community. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the SNMP service takes the trap configuration configured on the local computer instead. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the SNMP service takes the trap configuration configured on the local computer instead. > [!NOTE] -> This setting has no effect if the SNMP agent is not installed on the client computer. +> This setting has no effect if the SNMP agent isn't installed on the client computer. Also, see the other two SNMP settings: "Specify permitted managers" and "Specify Community Name". @@ -217,3 +217,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From b24e60c5ce0dd49448cbc9a38c96a2528bf4202d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:43:20 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 147/192] Update policy-csp-admx-soundrec.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-soundrec.md | 21 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-soundrec.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-soundrec.md index 32c6742cfd..77dcf00f34 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-soundrec.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-soundrec.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_SoundRec -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_SoundRec +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_SoundRec. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -65,11 +65,13 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy specifies whether Sound Recorder can run. Sound Recorder is a feature of Microsoft Windows Vista that can be used to record sound from an audio input device where the recorded sound is encoded and saved as an audio file. +This policy specifies whether Sound Recorder can run. -If you enable this policy setting, Sound Recorder will not run. +Sound Recorder is a feature of Microsoft Windows Vista that can be used to record sound from an audio input device where the recorded sound is encoded and saved as an audio file. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Sound Recorder can be run. +If you enable this policy setting, Sound Recorder won't run. + +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Sound Recorder can run. @@ -112,11 +114,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy specifies whether Sound Recorder can run. Sound Recorder is a feature of Microsoft Windows Vista that can be used to record sound from an audio input device where the recorded sound is encoded and saved as an audio file. +This policy specifies whether Sound Recorder can run. -If you enable this policy setting, Sound Recorder will not run. +Sound Recorder is a feature of Microsoft Windows Vista that can be used to record sound from an audio input device where the recorded sound is encoded and saved as an audio file. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Sound Recorder can be run. +If you enable this policy setting, Sound Recorder won't run. + +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Sound Recorder can be run. @@ -133,3 +137,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From b25072a15d5ccd4691f5ccf3b7adf8e26873b10f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:45:04 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 148/192] Update policy-csp-admx-srmfci.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-srmfci.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-srmfci.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-srmfci.md index 62e38da1e0..125aec535d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-srmfci.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-srmfci.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_srmfci -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_srmfci +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_srmfci. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This Group Policy Setting should be set on Windows clients to enable access-denied assistance for all file types. +This group policy setting should be set on Windows clients to enable access-denied assistance for all file types. @@ -132,3 +132,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From c9eafea76188b5100e862b55d9081e18d1d1ba0c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:53:48 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 149/192] Improved consistency in the articles --- .../mdm/policy-csp-kerberos.md | 24 ++++++++++--------- .../mdm/policy-csp-kioskbrowser.md | 10 ++++---- .../mdm/policy-csp-lanmanworkstation.md | 14 +++++------ .../mdm/policy-csp-licensing.md | 10 ++++---- 4 files changed, 31 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-kerberos.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-kerberos.md index 2a8bcb33cc..21732fed2a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-kerberos.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-kerberos.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Kerberos -
    @@ -54,7 +53,6 @@ manager: dansimp > > The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). -
    @@ -140,8 +138,8 @@ This policy allows retrieving the cloud Kerberos ticket during the sign in. Valid values: -0 (default) - Disabled. -1 - Enabled. +0 (default) - Disabled +1 - Enabled @@ -184,7 +182,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether a device will request claims and compound authentication for Dynamic Access Control and Kerberos armoring using Kerberos authentication with domains that support these features. +This policy setting controls whether a device will request claims and compound authentication for Dynamic Access Control and Kerberos armoring, using Kerberos authentication with domains that support these features. If you enable this policy setting, the client computers will request claims, provide information required to create compounded authentication and armor Kerberos messages in domains that support claims and compound authentication for Dynamic Access Control and Kerberos armoring. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the client devices won't request claims, provide information required to create compounded authentication and armor Kerberos messages. Services hosted on the device won't be able to retrieve claims for clients using Kerberos protocol transition. @@ -285,9 +283,10 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether a computer requires that Kerberos message exchanges be armored when communicating with a domain controller. +This policy setting controls whether a computer requires that Kerberos message exchanges being armored when communicating with a domain controller. -Warning: When a domain doesn't support Kerberos armoring by enabling "Support Dynamic Access Control and Kerberos armoring", then all authentication for all its users will fail from computers with this policy setting enabled. +> [!WARNING] +> When a domain doesn't support Kerberos armoring by enabling "Support Dynamic Access Control and Kerberos armoring", then all authentication for all its users will fail from computers with this policy setting enabled. If you enable this policy setting, the client computers in the domain enforce the use of Kerberos armoring in only authentication service (AS) and ticket-granting service (TGS) message exchanges with the domain controllers. @@ -341,7 +340,7 @@ This policy setting controls the Kerberos client's behavior in validating the KD If you enable this policy setting, the Kerberos client requires that the KDC's X.509 certificate contains the KDC key purpose object identifier in the Extended Key Usage (EKU) extensions, and that the KDC's X.509 certificate contains a dNSName subjectAltName (SAN) extension that matches the DNS name of the domain. If the computer is joined to a domain, the Kerberos client requires that the KDC's X.509 certificate must be signed by a Certificate Authority (CA) in the NTAuth store. If the computer isn't joined to a domain, the Kerberos client allows the root CA certificate on the smart card to be used in the path validation of the KDC's X.509 certificate. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Kerberos client requires only that the KDC certificate contain the Server Authentication purpose object identifier in the EKU extensions that can be issued to any server. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Kerberos client requires only the KDC certificate that contains the Server Authentication purpose object identifier in the EKU extensions that can be issued to any server. @@ -393,7 +392,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the Kerberos client or server uses the config If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Kerberos client or server uses the locally configured value or the default value. > [!NOTE] -> This policy setting configures the existing MaxTokenSize registry value in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\Kerberos\Parameters, which was added in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, with a default value of 12,000 bytes. Beginning with Windows 8 the default is 48,000 bytes. Due to HTTP's base64 encoding of authentication context tokens, it's not advised to set this value more than 48,000 bytes. +> This policy setting configures the existing MaxTokenSize registry value in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\Kerberos\Parameters, which was added in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, with a default value of 12,000 bytes. Beginning with Windows 8, the default is 48,000 bytes. Due to HTTP's base64 encoding of authentication context tokens, it's not advised to set this value more than 48,000 bytes. @@ -436,9 +435,9 @@ ADMX Info: -Adds a list of domains that an Azure Active Directory joined device can attempt to contact when it can't resolve a UPN to a principal. +Adds a list of domains that an Azure Active Directory joined device can attempt to contact, when it can't resolve a UPN to a principal. -Devices joined to Azure Active Directory in a hybrid environment need to interact with Active Directory Domain Controllers, but they lack the built-in ability to find a Domain Controller that a domain-joined device has. This limitation can cause failures when such a device needs to resolve an Azure Active Directory UPN into an Active Directory Principal. You can use this policy to avoid those failures. +Devices joined to Azure Active Directory in a hybrid environment need to interact with Active Directory Domain Controllers, but they lack the built-in ability to find a Domain Controller that a domain-joined device has. This limitation can cause failures, when such a device needs to resolve an Azure Active Directory UPN into an Active Directory Principal. You can use this policy to avoid those failures. @@ -455,3 +454,6 @@ Devices joined to Azure Active Directory in a hybrid environment need to interac +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-kioskbrowser.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-kioskbrowser.md index fa153b1641..e5a08afafe 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-kioskbrowser.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-kioskbrowser.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - KioskBrowser - - These policies currently only apply to Kiosk Browser app. Kiosk Browser is a Microsoft Store app, added in Windows 10 version 1803, that provides IT a way to customize the end user's browsing experience to fulfill kiosk, signage, and shared device scenarios. Application developers can also create their own kiosk browser and read these policies using [NamedPolicy.GetPolicyFromPath(String, String) Method](/uwp/api/windows.management.policies.namedpolicy.getpolicyfrompath#Windows_Management_Policies_NamedPolicy_GetPolicyFromPath_System_String_System_String_). @@ -297,7 +295,7 @@ Enable/disable kiosk browser's navigation buttons (forward/back). -Amount of time in minutes the session is idle until the kiosk browser restarts in a fresh state. +Amount of time in minutes, the session is idle until the kiosk browser restarts in a fresh state. The value is an int 1-1440 that specifies the number of minutes the session is idle until the kiosk browser restarts in a fresh state. The default value is empty, which means there's no idle timeout within the kiosk browser. @@ -308,4 +306,8 @@ The value is an int 1-1440 that specifies the number of minutes the session is i
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-lanmanworkstation.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-lanmanworkstation.md index 68b91836e3..40e82cbc5d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-lanmanworkstation.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-lanmanworkstation.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - LanmanWorkstation - -
    @@ -27,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -57,13 +54,13 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting determines if the SMB client will allow insecure guest sign ins to an SMB server. +This policy setting determines, if the SMB client will allow insecure guest sign in to an SMB server. -If you enable this policy setting or if you don't configure this policy setting, the SMB client will allow insecure guest sign ins. +If you enable this policy setting or if you don't configure this policy setting, the SMB client will allow insecure guest sign in. -If you disable this policy setting, the SMB client will reject insecure guest sign ins. +If you disable this policy setting, the SMB client will reject insecure guest sign in. -Insecure guest sign ins are used by file servers to allow unauthenticated access to shared folders. While uncommon in an enterprise environment, insecure guest sign ins are frequently used by consumer Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliances acting as file servers. Windows file servers require authentication and don't use insecure guest sign ins by default. Since insecure guest sign ins are unauthenticated, important security features such as SMB Signing and SMB Encryption are disabled. As a result, clients that allow insecure guest sign ins are vulnerable to various man-in-the-middle attacks that can result in data loss, data corruption, and exposure to malware. Additionally, any data written to a file server using an insecure guest sign in is potentially accessible to anyone on the network. Microsoft recommends disabling insecure guest sign ins and configuring file servers to require authenticated access. +Insecure guest sign in are used by file servers to allow unauthenticated access to shared folders. While uncommon in an enterprise environment, insecure guest sign in are frequently used by consumer Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliances acting as file servers. Windows file servers require authentication, and don't use insecure guest sign in by default. Since insecure guest sign in are unauthenticated, important security features such as SMB Signing and SMB Encryption are disabled. As a result, clients that allow insecure guest sign in are vulnerable to various man-in-the-middle attacks that can result in data loss, data corruption, and exposure to malware. Additionally, any data written to a file server using an insecure guest sign in is potentially accessible to anyone on the network. Microsoft recommends disabling insecure guest sign in and configuring file servers to require authenticated access. @@ -83,3 +80,6 @@ This setting supports a range of values between 0 and 1. +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-licensing.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-licensing.md index dbd6e80e65..80e2f0bd5a 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-licensing.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-licensing.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Licensing - -
    @@ -30,7 +28,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -123,8 +120,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) – Disabled. -- 1 – Enabled. +- 0 (default) – Disabled +- 1 – Enabled @@ -133,3 +130,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From 641908b349513df7e70727aa6ba18e5b477e6882 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:55:09 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 150/192] Update policy-csp-admx-startmenu.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-startmenu.md | 21 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-startmenu.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-startmenu.md index 408f2231a6..78b189b308 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-startmenu.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-startmenu.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_StartMenu -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_StartMenu +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_StartMenu. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Clear history of recently opened documents on exit. +This policy setting clears history of recently opened documents on exit. If you enable this setting, the system deletes shortcuts to recently used document files when the user signs out. As a result, the Recent Items menu on the Start menu is always empty when the user logs on. In addition, recently and frequently used items in the Jump Lists off of programs in the Start Menu and Taskbar will be cleared when the user signs out. @@ -503,7 +503,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting prevents the user from searching apps, files, settings (and the web if enabled) when the user searches from the Apps view. +This policy setting prevents the user from searching apps, files and settings (and the web if enabled) when the user searches from the Apps view. This policy setting is only applied when the Apps view is set as the default view for Start. @@ -756,7 +756,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Disables personalized menus. +This policy seting disables personalized menus. Windows personalizes long menus by moving recently used items to the top of the menu and hiding items that haven't been used recently. Users can display the hidden items by clicking an arrow to extend the menu. @@ -958,7 +958,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Hides pop-up text on the Start menu and in the notification area. +This policy setting hides pop-up text on the Start menu and in the notification area. When you hold the cursor over an item on the Start menu or in the notification area, the system displays pop-up text providing additional information about the object. @@ -1104,7 +1104,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Removes items in the All Users profile from the Programs menu on the Start menu. +This policy setting removes items in the All Users profile from the Programs menu on the Start menu. By default, the Programs menu contains items from the All Users profile and items from the user's profile. If you enable this setting, only items in the user's profile appear in the Programs menu. @@ -1151,7 +1151,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevents users from adding the Favorites menu to the Start menu or classic Start menu. +This policy setting prevents users from adding the Favorites menu to the Start menu or classic Start menu. If you enable this setting, the Display Favorites item doesn't appear in the Advanced Start menu options box. @@ -1556,7 +1556,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Removes the Recent Items menu from the Start menu. Removes the Documents menu from the classic Start menu. +This policy setting removes the Recent Items menu from the Start menu. Removes the Documents menu from the classic Start menu. The Recent Items menu contains links to the non-program files that users have most recently opened. It appears so that users can easily reopen their documents. @@ -3526,3 +3526,8 @@ ADMX Info: + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 5f3e7faf9b0ce630049a95536878de236134efe2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:58:11 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 151/192] Update policy-csp-admx-systemrestore.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-systemrestore.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-systemrestore.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-systemrestore.md index ee521b2113..3349d83359 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-systemrestore.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-systemrestore.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_SystemRestore -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_SystemRestore +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_SystemRestore. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -61,9 +61,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Allows you to disable System Restore configuration through System Protection. - -This policy setting allows you to turn off System Restore configuration through System Protection. +This policy setting allows you to disable System Restore configuration through System Protection. System Restore enables users, in the event of a problem, to restore their computers to a previous state without losing personal data files. The behavior of this policy setting depends on the "Turn off System Restore" policy setting. @@ -91,3 +89,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 9f969d1037d4d34857640bfd5288eca112a0543f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 14:59:55 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 152/192] Update policy-csp-admx-tabletshell.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-tabletshell.md | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tabletshell.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tabletshell.md index d4d449e3cb..2517de0c90 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tabletshell.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tabletshell.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_TabletShell -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_TabletShell +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_TabletShell. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Prevents start of InkBall game. +This policy setting prevents start of InkBall game. If you enable this policy, the InkBall game won't run. @@ -113,9 +113,9 @@ ADMX Info: -Prevents printing to Journal Note Writer. +This policy setting prevents printing to Journal Note Writer. -If you enable this policy, the Journal Note Writer printer driver won't allow printing to it. It will remain displayed in the list of available printers, but attempts to print to it will fail. +If you enable this policy, the Journal Note Writer printer driver won't allow printing to it. It will remain displayed in the list of available printers, but attempts to print it will fail. If you disable this policy, you'll be able to use this feature to print to a Journal Note. If you don't configure this policy, users will be able to use this feature to print to a Journal Note. @@ -138,3 +138,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 2e4a32cb792c3b3e035c6b6e9404aa53d05256a9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:03:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 153/192] Update policy-csp-admx-taskbar.md --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar.md | 12 +++++++++--- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar.md index 5e6e510daf..259cfc544c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Taskbar -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Taskbar +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Taskbar. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -133,7 +133,8 @@ If this setting is enabled, Notifications and Action Center isn't displayed in t If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Notification and Security and Maintenance will be displayed on the taskbar. -A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect. +>[!NOTE] +> A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect. @@ -183,7 +184,8 @@ Enable this policy setting if a specific app or system component that uses ballo If you disable or don’t configure this policy setting, all notifications will appear as toast notifications. -A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect. +>[!NOTE] +> A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect. @@ -1142,3 +1144,7 @@ ADMX Info: + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From f7acdd33eaac71d9207567046344270611bd9b12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:08:24 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 154/192] Update policy-csp-admx-tcpip.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-tcpip.md | 41 ++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tcpip.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tcpip.md index f94465f1a3..227131133b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tcpip.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tcpip.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_tcpip -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_tcpip +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_tcpip. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -196,11 +196,9 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the local host setting i If you enable this policy setting, you can configure 6to4 with one of the following settings: -Policy Default State: 6to4 is turned off and connectivity with 6to4 will not be available. - -Policy Enabled State: If a global IPv4 address is present, the host will have a 6to4 interface. If no global IPv4 address is present, the host will not have a 6to4 interface. - -Policy Disabled State: 6to4 is turned off and connectivity with 6to4 will not be available. +- Policy Default State: 6to4 is turned off and connectivity with 6to4 will not be available. +- Policy Enabled State: If a global IPv4 address is present, the host will have a 6to4 interface. If no global IPv4 address is present, the host will not have a 6to4 interface. +- Policy Disabled State: 6to4 is turned off and connectivity with 6to4 will not be available. @@ -248,11 +246,9 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the local host settings If you enable this policy setting, you can specify an IP-HTTPS server URL. You will be able to configure IP-HTTPS with one of the following settings: -Policy Default State: The IP-HTTPS interface is used when there are no other connectivity options. - -Policy Enabled State: The IP-HTTPS interface is always present, even if the host has other connectivity options. - -Policy Disabled State: No IP-HTTPS interfaces are present on the host. +- Policy Default State: The IP-HTTPS interface is used when there are no other connectivity options. +- Policy Enabled State: The IP-HTTPS interface is always present, even if the host has other connectiv-ity options. +- Policy Disabled State: No IP-HTTPS interfaces are present on the host. @@ -392,11 +388,9 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the local host setting i If you enable this policy setting, you can configure ISATAP with one of the following settings: -Policy Default State: No ISATAP interfaces are present on the host. - -Policy Enabled State: If the ISATAP name is resolved successfully, the host will have ISATAP configured with a link-local address and an address for each prefix received from the ISATAP router through stateless address auto-configuration. If the ISATAP name is not resolved successfully, the host will have an ISATAP interface configured with a link-local address. - -Policy Disabled State: No ISATAP interfaces are present on the host. +- Policy Default State: No ISATAP interfaces are present on the host. +- Policy Enabled State: If the ISATAP name is resolved successfully, the host will have ISATAP configured with a link-local address and an address for each prefix received from the ISATAP router through stateless address auto-configuration. If the ISATAP name is not resolved successfully, the host will have an ISATAP interface configured with a link-local address. +- Policy Disabled State: No ISATAP interfaces are present on the host. @@ -633,13 +627,10 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the local host settings If you enable this policy setting, you can configure Teredo with one of the following settings: -Default: The default state is "Client." - -Disabled: No Teredo interfaces are present on the host. - -Client: The Teredo interface is present only when the host is not on a network that includes a domain controller. - -Enterprise Client: The Teredo interface is always present, even if the host is on a network that includes a domain controller. +- Default: The default state is "Client." +- Disabled: No Teredo interfaces are present on the host. +- Client: The Teredo interface is present only when the host is not on a network that includes a domain controller. +- Enterprise Client: The Teredo interface is always present, even if the host is on a network that includes a domain controller. @@ -705,3 +696,7 @@ ADMX Info: > + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 50ea4b45870f99e3bb65bf05bfa5fa1d74dcad5b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:12:38 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 155/192] Update policy-csp-admx-terminalserver.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-terminalserver.md | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-terminalserver.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-terminalserver.md index 448f4d16bd..b6e3a215af 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-terminalserver.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-terminalserver.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_TerminalServer -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_TerminalServer +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_TerminalServer. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -557,7 +557,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to specify whether users can run Remote Desktop Protocol (.rdp) files from a publisher that signed the file with a valid certificate. A valid certificate is one that is issued by an authority recognized by the client, such as the issuers in the client's Third-Party Root Certification Authorities certificate store. -This policy setting also controls whether the user can start an RDP session by using default .rdp settings (for example, when a user directly opens the Remote Desktop Connection [RDC] client without specifying a .rdp file). +This policy setting also controls whether the user can start an RDP session by using default .rdp settings (for example, when a user directly opens the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client without specifying a .rdp file). If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, users can run .rdp files that are signed with a valid certificate. Users can also start an RDP session with default .rdp settings by directly opening the RDC client. When a user starts an RDP session, the user is asked to confirm whether they want to connect. @@ -3329,9 +3329,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to specify whether the client will establish a co - If you enable this policy setting, you must specify one of the following settings: - Always connect, even if authentication fails: The client connects to the RD Session Host server even if the client can't authenticate the RD Session Host server. - - Warn me if authentication fails: The client attempts to authenticate the RD Session Host server. If the RD Session Host server can be authenticated, the client establishes a connection to the RD Session Host server. If the RD Session Host server can't be authenticated, the user is prompted to choose whether to connect to the RD Session Host server without authenticating the RD Session Host server. - - don't connect if authentication fails: The client establishes a connection to the RD Session Host server only if the RD Session Host server can be authenticated. - If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the authentication setting that is specified in Remote Desktop Connection or in the .rdp file determines whether the client establishes a connection to the RD Session Host server when the client can't authenticate the RD Session Host server. @@ -4706,7 +4704,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to permit RDP redirection of other supported RemoteFX USB devices from this computer. Redirected RemoteFX USB devices won't be available for local usage on this computer. + If you enable this policy setting, you can choose to give the ability to redirect other supported RemoteFX USB devices over RDP to all users or only to users who are in the Administrators group on the computer. + If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, other supported RemoteFX USB devices aren't available for RDP redirection by using any user account. For this change to take effect, you must restart Windows. @@ -4931,3 +4931,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From c03e051f23943cd9cb3cbba902d751b2cee79791 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:14:10 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 156/192] Update policy-csp-admx-thumbnails.md --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-thumbnails.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-thumbnails.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-thumbnails.md index c420b7243d..4cbe4a167f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-thumbnails.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-thumbnails.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Thumbnails -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Thumbnails +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Thumbnails. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Turns off the caching of thumbnails in hidden thumbs.db files. +This policy setting turns off the caching of thumbnails in hidden thumbs.db files. This policy setting allows you to configure File Explorer to cache thumbnails of items residing in network folders in hidden thumbs.db files. @@ -187,3 +187,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From d011529448a2587562733015a7b015a27cac3842 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:18:08 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 157/192] Update policy-csp-admx-touchinput.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-touchinput.md | 42 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-touchinput.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-touchinput.md index 4876258cb8..477fec0b8c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-touchinput.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-touchinput.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_TouchInput -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_TouchInput +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_TouchInput. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -71,12 +71,16 @@ manager: dansimp -Turn off Tablet PC touch input Turns off touch input, which allows the user to interact with their computer using their finger. +This setting turns off Tablet PC touch input Turns off touch input, which allows the user to interact with their computer using their finger. -- If you enable this setting, the user won't be able to produce input with touch. They won't be able to use touch input or touch gestures such as tap and double tap, the touch pointer, and other touch-specific features. -- If you disable this setting, the user can produce input with touch, by using gestures, the touch pointer, and other-touch specific features. +If you enable this setting, the user won't be able to produce input with touch. They won't be able to use touch input or touch gestures such as tap and double tap, the touch pointer, and other touch-specific features. -If you don't configure this setting, touch input is on by default. Note: Changes to this setting won't take effect until the user signs out. +If you disable this setting, the user can produce input with touch, by using gestures, the touch pointer, and other-touch specific features. + +If you don't configure this setting, touch input is on by default. + +>[!NOTE] +> Changes to this setting won't take effect until the user signs out. @@ -116,12 +120,16 @@ ADMX Info: -Turn off Tablet PC touch input Turns off touch input, which allows the user to interact with their computer using their finger. +This setting turns off Tablet PC touch input Turns off touch input, which allows the user to interact with their computer using their finger. -- If you enable this setting, the user won't be able to produce input with touch. They won't be able to use touch input or touch gestures such as tap and double tap, the touch pointer, and other touch-specific features. -- If you disable this setting, the user can produce input with touch, by using gestures, the touch pointer, and other-touch specific features. +If you enable this setting, the user won't be able to produce input with touch. They won't be able to use touch input or touch gestures such as tap and double tap, the touch pointer, and other touch-specific features. -If you don't configure this setting, touch input is on by default. Note: Changes to this setting won't take effect until the user signs out. +If you disable this setting, the user can produce input with touch, by using gestures, the touch pointer, and other-touch specific features. + +If you don't configure this setting, touch input is on by default. + +>[!NOTE] +>Changes to this setting won't take effect until the user signs out. @@ -164,11 +172,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Turn off Panning Turns off touch panning, which allows users pan inside windows by touch. On a compatible PC with a touch digitizer, by default users are able to scroll or pan inside a scrolling area by dragging up or down directly on the scrolling content. +This setting turns off touch panning, which allows users pan inside windows by touch. On a compatible PC with a touch digitizer, by default users are able to scroll or pan inside a scrolling area by dragging up or down directly on the scrolling content. -- If you enable this setting, the user won't be able to pan windows by touch. +If you enable this setting, the user won't be able to pan windows by touch. -- If you disable this setting, the user can pan windows by touch. If you don't configure this setting, Touch Panning is on by default. +If you disable this setting, the user can pan windows by touch. If you don't configure this setting, Touch Panning is on by default. > [!NOTE] > Changes to this setting won't take effect until the user logs off. @@ -212,11 +220,11 @@ ADMX Info: -Turn off Panning Turns off touch panning, which allows users pan inside windows by touch. On a compatible PC with a touch digitizer, by default users are able to scroll or pan inside a scrolling area by dragging up or down directly on the scrolling content. +This setting turns off touch panning, which allows users pan inside windows by touch. On a compatible PC with a touch digitizer, by default users are able to scroll or pan inside a scrolling area by dragging up or down directly on the scrolling content. -- If you enable this setting, the user won't be able to pan windows by touch. +If you enable this setting, the user won't be able to pan windows by touch. -- If you disable this setting, the user can pan windows by touch. If you don't configure this setting, Touch Panning is on by default. +If you disable this setting, the user can pan windows by touch. If you don't configure this setting, Touch Panning is on by default. > [!NOTE] > Changes to this setting won't take effect until the user logs off. @@ -237,3 +245,7 @@ ADMX Info: + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 8de20450e3c37af8561057f2d9fb3a995682663e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:21:01 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 158/192] Update policy-csp-admx-tpm.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tpm.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tpm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tpm.md index bee67da425..43c639b31f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tpm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-tpm.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_TPM -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_TPM +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_TPM. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -565,3 +565,7 @@ ADMX Info: + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 8e2eab7ac86206456efefefc400beeeee924dc55 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:30:01 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 159/192] Update policy-csp-admx-userexperiencevirtualization.md --- ...y-csp-admx-userexperiencevirtualization.md | 326 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 165 insertions(+), 161 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userexperiencevirtualization.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userexperiencevirtualization.md index 05651ad55f..1b4c199855 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userexperiencevirtualization.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userexperiencevirtualization.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_UserExperienceVirtualization -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_UserExperienceVirtualization +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_UserExperienceVirtualization. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the Calculator user settings continue to sync If you disable this policy setting, Calculator user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -501,7 +501,7 @@ With notifications enabled, UE-V users receive a message when the settings sync If you disable this policy setting, the sync provider is used to synchronize settings between computers and the settings storage location. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -554,7 +554,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the UE-V rollback state is copied to the sett If you disable this policy setting, no UE-V rollback state is copied to the settings storage location. -If you do not configure this policy, no UE-V rollback state is copied to the settings storage location. +If you don't configure this policy, no UE-V rollback state is copied to the settings storage location. @@ -599,9 +599,9 @@ This policy setting specifies the text of the Contact IT URL hyperlink in the Co If you enable this policy setting, the Company Settings Center displays the specified text in the link to the Contact IT URL. -If you disable this policy setting, the Company Settings Center does not display an IT Contact link. +If you disable this policy setting, the Company Settings Center doesn't display an IT Contact link. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -647,9 +647,9 @@ This policy setting specifies the URL for the Contact IT link in the Company Set If you enable this policy setting, the Company Settings Center Contact IT text links to the specified URL. The link can be of any standard protocol such as http or mailto. -If you disable this policy setting, the Company Settings Center does not display an IT Contact link. +If you disable this policy setting, the Company Settings Center doesn't display an IT Contact link. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -695,20 +695,20 @@ This policy setting defines whether the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Ag By default, the UE-V Agent synchronizes settings for Windows apps between the computer and the settings storage location. -If you enable this policy setting, the UE-V Agent will not synchronize settings for Windows apps. +If you enable this policy setting, the UE-V Agent won't synchronize settings for Windows apps. If you disable this policy setting, the UE-V Agent will synchronize settings for Windows apps. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. > [!NOTE] -> If the user connects their Microsoft account for their computer then the UE-V Agent will not synchronize Windows apps. The Windows apps will default to whatever settings are configured in the Sync your settings configuration in Windows. +> If the user connects their Microsoft account for their computer then the UE-V Agent won't synchronize Windows apps. The Windows apps will default to whatever settings are configured in the Sync your settings configuration in Windows. ADMX Info: -- GP Friendly name: *Do not synchronize Windows Apps* +- GP Friendly name: *don't synchronize Windows Apps* - GP name: *DisableWin8Sync* - GP path: *Windows Components\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization* - GP ADMX file name: *UserExperienceVirtualization.admx* @@ -751,7 +751,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, only the selected Windows settings synchroniz If you disable this policy setting, all Windows Settings are excluded from the settings synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -844,7 +844,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Finance user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Finance user settings are excluded from synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -892,7 +892,7 @@ With this setting enabled, the notification appears the first time that the UE-V With this setting disabled, no notification appears. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. @@ -941,7 +941,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Games user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Games user settings are excluded from synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -992,7 +992,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the Internet Explorer 8 user settings continu If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 8 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1041,7 +1041,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the Internet Explorer 9 user settings continu If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 9 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1091,7 +1091,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the Internet Explorer 10 user settings contin If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 10 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1140,7 +1140,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the Internet Explorer 11 user settings contin If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1190,7 +1190,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the user settings which are common between th If you disable this policy setting, the user settings which are common between the versions of Internet Explorer are excluded from settings synchronization. If any version of the Internet Explorer settings are enabled this policy setting should not be disabled. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1238,7 +1238,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Maps user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Maps user settings are excluded from synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1281,11 +1281,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to configure the UE-V Agent to write a warning event to the event log when a settings package file size reaches a defined threshold. By default the UE-V Agent does not report information about package file size. +This policy setting allows you to configure the UE-V Agent to write a warning event to the event log when a settings package file size reaches a defined threshold. By default the UE-V Agent doesn't report information about package file size. If you enable this policy setting, specify the threshold file size in bytes. When the settings package file exceeds this threshold the UE-V Agent will write a warning event to the event log. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, no event is written to the event log to report settings package size. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, no event is written to the event log to report settings package size. @@ -1334,7 +1334,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Access 2010 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Access 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1383,7 +1383,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the user settings which are common between th If you disable this policy setting, the user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2010 applications are excluded from the synchronization settings. If any of the Microsoft Office Suite 2010 applications are enabled, this policy setting should not be disabled -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1432,7 +1432,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Excel 2010 user settings continue t If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Excel 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1481,7 +1481,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft InfoPath 2010 user settings continu If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft InfoPath 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1531,7 +1531,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Lync 2010 user settings continue to If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Lync 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1580,7 +1580,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft OneNote 2010 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft OneNote 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1628,7 +1628,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Outlook 2010 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Outlook 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1677,7 +1677,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 user settings conti If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1727,7 +1727,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Project 2010 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Project 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1776,7 +1776,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Publisher 2010 user settings contin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Publisher 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1826,7 +1826,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 user setti If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1875,7 +1875,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010 user sett If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1925,7 +1925,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Visio 2010 user settings continue t If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Visio 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -1974,7 +1974,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Word 2010 user settings continue to If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Word 2010 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2023,7 +2023,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Access 2013 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Access 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2069,9 +2069,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Access 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Access 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Access 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2120,7 +2120,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the user settings which are common between th If you disable this policy setting, the user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2013 applications are excluded from the synchronization settings. If any of the Microsoft Office Suite 2013 applications are enabled, this policy setting should not be disabled. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2164,13 +2164,14 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2013 applications. + Microsoft Office Suite 2013 has user settings which are common between applications and are backed up instead of synchronizing between computers. Use the policy setting to suppress the backup of specific common Microsoft Office Suite 2013 applications. If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2013 applications will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2013 applications will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2013 applications won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2221,7 +2222,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Excel 2013 user settings continue t If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Excel 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2267,9 +2268,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Excel 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Excel 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Excel 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2318,7 +2319,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft InfoPath 2013 user settings continu If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft InfoPath 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2365,9 +2366,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft InfoPath 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft InfoPath 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft InfoPath 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2417,7 +2418,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Lync 2013 user settings continue to If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Lync 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2464,9 +2465,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Lync 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Lync 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Lync 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2516,7 +2517,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, OneDrive for Business 2013 user settings cont If you disable this policy setting, OneDrive for Business 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2566,7 +2567,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft OneNote 2013 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft OneNote 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2614,9 +2615,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft OneNote 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft OneNote 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft OneNote 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2666,7 +2667,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Outlook 2013 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Outlook 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2713,9 +2714,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Outlook 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Outlook 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Outlook 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2765,7 +2766,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 user settings conti If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2813,9 +2814,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2865,7 +2866,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Project 2013 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Project 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2912,9 +2913,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Project 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Project 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Project 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -2963,7 +2964,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Publisher 2013 user settings contin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Publisher 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3011,9 +3012,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Publisher 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Publisher 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Publisher 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3063,7 +3064,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013 user setti If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3111,9 +3112,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3163,7 +3164,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 2013 Upload Center user sett If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 2013 Upload Center user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3212,7 +3213,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Visio 2013 user settings continue t If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Visio 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3260,9 +3261,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Visio 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Visio 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Visio 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3312,7 +3313,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Word 2013 user settings continue to If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Word 2013 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3359,9 +3360,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Word 2013 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Word 2013 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Word 2013 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3410,7 +3411,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Access 2016 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Access 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3457,9 +3458,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Access 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Access 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Access 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3509,7 +3510,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the user settings which are common between th If you disable this policy setting, the user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2016 applications are excluded from the synchronization settings. If any of the Microsoft Office Suite 2016 applications are enabled, this policy setting should not be disabled. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3558,9 +3559,9 @@ Microsoft Office Suite 2016 has user settings which are common between applicati If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2016 applications will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2016 applications will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2016 applications won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3610,7 +3611,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Excel 2016 user settings continue t If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Excel 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3658,9 +3659,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Excel 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Excel 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Excel 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3710,7 +3711,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Lync 2016 user settings continue to If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Lync 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3758,9 +3759,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Lync 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Lync 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Lync 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3810,7 +3811,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, OneDrive for Business 2016 user settings cont If you disable this policy setting, OneDrive for Business 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3860,7 +3861,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft OneNote 2016 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft OneNote 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3907,9 +3908,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft OneNote 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft OneNote 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft OneNote 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -3959,7 +3960,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Outlook 2016 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Outlook 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4006,9 +4007,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Outlook 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Outlook 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Outlook 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4058,7 +4059,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 user settings conti If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4105,9 +4106,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4157,7 +4158,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Project 2016 user settings continue If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Project 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4205,9 +4206,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Project 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Project 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Project 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4256,7 +4257,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Publisher 2016 user settings contin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Publisher 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4304,9 +4305,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Publisher 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Publisher 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Publisher 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4356,7 +4357,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 2016 Upload Center user sett If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 2016 Upload Center user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4406,7 +4407,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Visio 2016 user settings continue t If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Visio 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4453,9 +4454,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Visio 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Visio 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Visio 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4505,7 +4506,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Word 2016 user settings continue to If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Word 2016 user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4552,9 +4553,9 @@ This policy setting configures the backup of certain user settings for Microsoft If you enable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Word 2016 will continue to be backed up. -If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Word 2016 will not be backed up. +If you disable this policy setting, certain user settings of Microsoft Word 2016 won't be backed up. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4604,7 +4605,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Access 2013 user setting If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Access 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4654,7 +4655,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Access 2016 user setting If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Access 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4704,7 +4705,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, user settings which are common between the Mi If you disable this policy setting, user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2013 applications are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4754,7 +4755,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, user settings which are common between the Mi If you disable this policy setting, user settings which are common between the Microsoft Office Suite 2016 applications are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4804,7 +4805,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Excel 2013 user settings If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Excel 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4854,7 +4855,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Excel 2016 user settings If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Excel 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4904,7 +4905,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 InfoPath 2013 user setti If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 InfoPath 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -4953,7 +4954,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Lync 2013 user settings If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Lync 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5003,7 +5004,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Lync 2016 user settings If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Lync 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5053,7 +5054,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 OneNote 2013 user settin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 OneNote 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5103,7 +5104,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 OneNote 2016 user settin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 OneNote 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5153,7 +5154,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Outlook 2013 user settin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Outlook 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5203,7 +5204,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Outlook 2016 user settin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Outlook 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5253,7 +5254,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 PowerPoint 2013 user set If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 PowerPoint 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5303,7 +5304,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 PowerPoint 2016 user set If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 PowerPoint 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5353,7 +5354,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Project 2013 user settin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Project 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5403,7 +5404,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Project 2016 user settin If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Project 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5453,7 +5454,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Publisher 2013 user sett If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Publisher 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5503,7 +5504,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Publisher 2016 user sett If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Publisher 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5552,7 +5553,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 SharePoint Designer 2013 If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 SharePoint Designer 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5602,7 +5603,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Visio 2013 user settings If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Visio 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5651,7 +5652,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Visio 2016 user settings If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Visio 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5701,7 +5702,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Word 2013 user settings If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Word 2013 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5751,7 +5752,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Word 2016 user settings If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Office 365 Word 2016 user settings are excluded from synchronization with UE-V. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5801,7 +5802,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Music user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Music user settings are excluded from the synchronizing settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5850,7 +5851,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, News user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, News user settings are excluded from synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5900,7 +5901,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the Notepad user settings continue to synchro If you disable this policy setting, Notepad user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5950,7 +5951,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Reader user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Reader user settings are excluded from the synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -5999,7 +6000,7 @@ This policy setting configures the number of milliseconds that the computer wait If you enable this policy setting, set the number of milliseconds that the system waits to retrieve settings. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default value of 2000 milliseconds is used. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the default value of 2000 milliseconds is used. @@ -6047,7 +6048,7 @@ This policy setting configures where the settings package files that contain use If you enable this policy setting, the user settings are stored in the specified location. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user settings are stored in the user’s home directory if configured for your environment. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the user settings are stored in the user’s home directory if configured for your environment. @@ -6099,9 +6100,9 @@ If you specify a UNC path and leave the option to replace the default Microsoft If you specify a UNC path and check the option to replace the default Microsoft templates, all of the default Microsoft templates installed by the UE-V Agent will be deleted from the computer and only the templates located in the settings template catalog will be used. -If you disable this policy setting, the UE-V Agent will not use the custom settings location templates. If you disable this policy setting after it has been enabled, the UE-V Agent will not restore the default Microsoft templates. +If you disable this policy setting, the UE-V Agent won't use the custom settings location templates. If you disable this policy setting after it has been enabled, the UE-V Agent won't restore the default Microsoft templates. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -6151,7 +6152,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Sports user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Sports user settings are excluded from synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -6239,13 +6240,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting defines whether the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Agent synchronizes settings over metered connections. By default, the UE-V Agent does not synchronize settings over a metered connection. +This policy setting defines whether the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Agent synchronizes settings over metered connections. By default, the UE-V Agent doesn't synchronize settings over a metered connection. With this setting enabled, the UE-V Agent synchronizes settings over a metered connection. -With this setting disabled, the UE-V Agent does not synchronize settings over a metered connection. +With this setting disabled, the UE-V Agent doesn't synchronize settings over a metered connection. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. @@ -6289,13 +6290,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting defines whether the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Agent synchronizes settings over metered connections outside of the home provider network, for example when connected via a roaming connection. By default, the UE-V Agent does not synchronize settings over a metered connection that is roaming. +This policy setting defines whether the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Agent synchronizes settings over metered connections outside of the home provider network, for example when connected via a roaming connection. By default, the UE-V Agent doesn't synchronize settings over a metered connection that is roaming. With this setting enabled, the UE-V Agent synchronizes settings over a metered connection that is roaming. -With this setting disabled, the UE-V Agent will not synchronize settings over a metered connection that is roaming. +With this setting disabled, the UE-V Agent won't synchronize settings over a metered connection that is roaming. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. @@ -6345,7 +6346,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the sync provider pings the settings storage If you disable this policy setting, the sync provider doesn’t ping the settings storage location before synchronizing settings packages. -If you do not configure this policy, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -6394,7 +6395,7 @@ With this setting enabled, the settings of all Windows apps not expressly disabl With this setting disabled, only the settings of the Windows apps set to synchronize in the Windows App List are synchronized. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. @@ -6444,7 +6445,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Travel user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Travel user settings are excluded from synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -6489,9 +6490,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting enables the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) tray icon. By default, an icon appears in the system tray that displays notifications for UE-V. This icon also provides a link to the UE-V Agent application, Company Settings Center. Users can open the Company Settings Center by right-clicking the icon and selecting Open or by double-clicking the icon. When this group policy setting is enabled, the UE-V tray icon is visible, the UE-V notifications display, and the Company Settings Center is accessible from the tray icon. -With this setting disabled, the tray icon does not appear in the system tray, UE-V never displays notifications, and the user cannot access Company Settings Center from the system tray. The Company Settings Center remains accessible through the Control Panel and the Start menu or Start screen. +With this setting disabled, the tray icon doesn't appear in the system tray, UE-V never displays notifications, and the user cannot access Company Settings Center from the system tray. The Company Settings Center remains accessible through the Control Panel and the Start menu or Start screen. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted. @@ -6540,7 +6541,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Video user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Video user settings are excluded from synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -6590,7 +6591,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, Weather user settings continue to sync. If you disable this policy setting, Weather user settings are excluded from synchronization. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -6640,7 +6641,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the WordPad user settings continue to synchro If you disable this policy setting, WordPad user settings are excluded from the synchronization settings. -If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. +If you don't configure this policy setting, any defined values will be deleted. @@ -6658,3 +6659,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 31eb5fd3eee62404e6fd671341ce8307d1ef255e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:32:52 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 160/192] Update policy-csp-admx-userprofiles.md --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userprofiles.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userprofiles.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userprofiles.md index 61082a5684..799a90014c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userprofiles.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-userprofiles.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_UserProfiles -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_UserProfiles +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_UserProfiles. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -443,7 +443,6 @@ This setting prevents users from managing the ability to allow apps to access th If you enable this policy setting, sharing of user name, picture and domain information may be controlled by setting one of the following options: - "Always on" - users won't be able to change this setting and the user's name and account picture will be shared with apps (not desktop apps). In addition apps (not desktop apps) that have the enterprise authentication capability will also be able to retrieve the user's UPN, SIP/URI, and DNS. - - "Always off" - users won't be able to change this setting and the user's name and account picture won't be shared with apps (not desktop apps). In addition apps (not desktop apps) that have the enterprise authentication capability won't be able to retrieve the user's UPN, SIP/URI, and DNS. Selecting this option may have a negative impact on certain enterprise software and/or line of business apps that depend on the domain information protected by this setting to connect with network resources. If you don't configure or disable this policy the user will have full control over this setting and can turn it off and on. Selecting this option may have a negative impact on certain enterprise software and/or line of business apps that depend on the domain information protected by this setting to connect with network resources if users choose to turn off the setting. @@ -463,3 +462,7 @@ ADMX Info:
    + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From e56aa1414462dce8ab69cdb807e849d7b72231d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:36:30 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 161/192] Update policy-csp-admx-w32time.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-w32time.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-w32time.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-w32time.md index fd75025cff..7324ca3459 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-w32time.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-w32time.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_W32Time -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_W32Time +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_W32Time. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -332,3 +332,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 7b9214d008a5e132f467ba1da3cf737606107aec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:38:54 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 162/192] Update policy-csp-admx-wcm.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wcm.md | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wcm.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wcm.md index 56d18c37ee..eeeacfe4ca 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wcm.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wcm.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_WCM -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_WCM +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_WCM. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -121,9 +121,9 @@ If this policy setting is disabled, Windows will disconnect a computer from a ne When soft disconnect is enabled: -- When Windows decides that the computer should no longer be connected to a network, it waits for traffic to settle on that network. The existing TCP session will continue uninterrupted. +- Windows decides that the computer should no longer be connected to a network, it waits for traffic to settle on that network. The existing TCP session will continue uninterrupted. - Windows then checks the traffic level on the network periodically. If the traffic level is above a certain threshold, no further action is taken. The computer stays connected to the network and continues to use it. For example, if the network connection is currently being used to download files from the Internet, the files will continue to be downloaded using that network connection. -- When the network traffic drops below this threshold, the computer will be disconnected from the network. Apps that keep a network connection active even when they’re not actively using it (for example, email apps) might lose their connection. If this connection loss happens, these apps should re-establish their connection over a different network. +- Network traffic drops below this threshold, the computer will be disconnected from the network. Apps that keep a network connection active even when they’re not actively using it (for example, email apps) might lose their connection. If this connection loss happens, these apps should re-establish their connection over a different network. This policy setting depends on other group policy settings. For example, if 'Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain' is disabled, Windows won't disconnect from any networks. @@ -196,3 +196,7 @@ ADMX Info: + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From c8022450a3b127c34fbd86819987815ea6a165cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:41:23 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 163/192] Update policy-csp-admx-wdi.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-wdi.md | 30 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wdi.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wdi.md index 6e8175c253..a5b1ce11d8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wdi.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wdi.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_WDI -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_WDI +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_WDI. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -66,12 +66,15 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting determines the data retention limit for Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) scenario data. -- If you enable this policy setting, you must enter the maximum size of scenario data that should be retained in megabytes. Detailed troubleshooting data related to scenarios will be retained until this limit is reached. -- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the DPS deletes scenario data once it exceeds 128 megabytes in size. -No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect: changes take effect immediately. -This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. -When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenario data won't be deleted. -The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. + +If you enable this policy setting, you must enter the maximum size of scenario data that should be retained in megabytes. Detailed troubleshooting data related to scenarios will be retained until this limit is reached. + +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the DPS deletes scenario data once it exceeds 128 megabytes in size. No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect: changes take effect immediately. + +>[!NOTE] +> This policy setting will only take effect when the Diagnostic Policy Service is in the running state. When the service is stopped or disabled, diagnostic scenario data won't be deleted. +> +> The DPS can be configured with the Services snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console. @@ -115,11 +118,12 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines the execution level for Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS) scenarios. -- If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the drop-down menu. +If you enable this policy setting, you must select an execution level from the drop-down menu. -If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the DPS will detect problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. If you select detection, troubleshooting and resolution, the DPS will attempt to automatically fix problems it detects or indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. +- If you select problem detection and troubleshooting only, the DPS will detect problems and attempt to determine their root causes. These root causes will be logged to the event log when detected, but no corrective action will be taken. +- If you select detection, troubleshooting and resolution, the DPS will attempt to automatically fix problems it detects or indicate to the user that assisted resolution is available. -- If you disable this policy setting, Windows can't detect, troubleshoot, or resolve any problems that are handled by the DPS. +If you disable this policy setting, Windows can't detect, troubleshoot, or resolve any problems that are handled by the DPS. If you don't configure this policy setting, the DPS enables all scenarios for resolution by default, unless you configure separate scenario-specific policy settings. This policy setting takes precedence over any scenario-specific policy settings when it's enabled or disabled. Scenario-specific policy settings only take effect if this policy setting isn't configured. No reboots or service restarts are required for this policy setting to take effect: changes take effect immediately. @@ -136,4 +140,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From df21c4d0e621cf607f4b54f239e1343493c0527b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:48:59 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 164/192] Update policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md | 6 +----- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md index 887005fcd0..b1e9ac8b26 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter -description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter. +description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -89,7 +89,3 @@ ADMX Info: - -## Related topics - -[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From bcb36fdde804ed1141b435f6e1e2ead9278e3fea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:51:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 165/192] Update policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md index b1e9ac8b26..5be970f2f5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md @@ -89,3 +89,4 @@ ADMX Info: + From 5cb5c399c4080f147bdcd158c65634608c09f44a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:52:45 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 166/192] Update policy-csp-admx-servicing.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md index e4d18d9a66..1a026b80e4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing -description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing. +description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -82,6 +82,4 @@ ADMX Info: -## Related topics -[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From aa9600fdfd4a11832b548740f4c550175c550910 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:55:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 167/192] Update policy-csp-admx-servicing.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md index 1a026b80e4..4c52a92ab7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md @@ -81,5 +81,3 @@ ADMX Info: - - From 2b8268e833947d4f2a3ee9accd4a4100e578fce1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 15:56:55 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 168/192] Update policy-csp-admx-servicing.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md index 4c52a92ab7..f891376217 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md @@ -81,3 +81,4 @@ ADMX Info: + From b04e525ca003275ec47086fd3d5c22c050ae575b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 22:37:23 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 169/192] improved consistency in articles --- .../mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md | 179 +++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 106 insertions(+), 73 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md index 9da7bde9cf..6486569b11 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md @@ -13,8 +13,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - InternetExplorer - -
    @@ -803,11 +801,11 @@ manager: dansimp > [!TIP] -> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> These are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -841,9 +839,12 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting allows you to add a specific list of search providers to the user's default list of search providers. Normally, search providers can be added from third-party toolbars or in Setup. The user can also add a search provider from the provider's website. -If you enable this policy setting, the user can add and remove search providers, but only from the set of search providers specified in the list of policy keys for search providers (found under [HKCU or HKLM\Software\policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes]). Note: This list can be created from a custom administrative template file. For information about creating this custom administrative template file, see the Internet Explorer documentation on search providers. +If you enable this policy setting, the user can add and remove search providers, but only from the set of search providers specified in the list of policy keys for search providers (found under [HKCU or HKLM\Software\policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes]). -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure their list of search providers unless another policy setting restricts such configuration. +> [!NOTE] +> This list can be created from a custom administrative template file. For information about creating this custom administrative template file, see the Internet Explorer documentation on search providers. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure their list of search providers, unless another policy setting restricts such configuration. @@ -887,7 +888,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls the ActiveX Filtering feature for websites that are running ActiveX controls. The user can choose to turn off ActiveX Filtering for specific websites so that ActiveX controls can run properly. +This policy setting controls the ActiveX Filtering feature for websites that are running ActiveX controls. The user can choose to turn off ActiveX Filtering for specific websites, so that ActiveX controls can run properly. If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX Filtering is enabled by default for the user. The user cannot turn off ActiveX Filtering, although they may add per-site exceptions. @@ -941,11 +942,11 @@ This list can be used with the 'Deny all add-ons unless specifically allowed in If you enable this policy setting, you can enter a list of add-ons to be allowed or denied by Internet Explorer. For each entry that you add to the list, enter the following information: -Name of the Value - the CLSID (class identifier) for the add-on you wish to add to the list. The CLSID should be in brackets for example, ‘{000000000-0000-0000-0000-0000000000000}'. The CLSID for an add-on can be obtained by reading the OBJECT tag from a Web page on which the add-on is referenced. +- Name of the Value - the CLSID (class identifier) for the add-on you wish to add to the list. The CLSID should be in brackets for example, ‘{000000000-0000-0000-0000-0000000000000}'. The CLSID for an add-on can be obtained by reading the OBJECT tag from a Web page on which the add-on is referenced. -Value - A number indicating whether Internet Explorer should deny or allow the add-on to be loaded. To specify that an add-on should be denied enter a 0 (zero) into this field. To specify that an add-on should be allowed, enter a 1 (one) into this field. To specify that an add-on should be allowed and also permit the user to manage the add-on through Add-on Manager, enter a 2 (two) into this field. +- Value - A number indicating whether Internet Explorer should deny or allow the add-on to be loaded. To specify that an add-on should be denied, enter a 0 (zero) into this field. To specify that an add-on should be allowed, enter a 1 (one) into this field. To specify that an add-on should be allowed and also permit the user to manage the add-on through Add-on Manager, enter a 2 (two) into this field. -If you disable this policy setting, the list is deleted. The 'Deny all add-ons unless specifically allowed in the Add-on List' policy setting will still determine whether add-ons not in this list are assumed to be denied. +If you disable this policy setting, the list is deleted. The 'Deny all add-ons unless specifically allowed in the Add-on List' policy setting will determine, whether add-ons not in this list are assumed to be denied. @@ -992,7 +993,7 @@ This AutoComplete feature can remember and suggest User names and passwords on F If you enable this setting, the user cannot change "User name and passwords on forms" or "prompt me to save passwords". The Auto Complete feature for User names and passwords on Forms will be turned on. You have to decide whether to select "prompt me to save passwords". -If you disable this setting the user cannot change "User name and passwords on forms" or "prompt me to save passwords". The Auto Complete feature for User names and passwords on Forms is turned off. The user also cannot opt to be prompted to save passwords. +If you disable this setting, the user cannot change "User name and passwords on forms" or "prompt me to save passwords". The Auto Complete feature for User names and passwords on Forms is turned off. The user also cannot opt to be prompted to save passwords. If you do not configure this setting, the user has the freedom of turning on Auto complete for User name and passwords on forms and the option of prompting to save passwords. To display this option, the users open the Internet Options dialog box, click the Contents Tab and click the Settings button. @@ -1038,7 +1039,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to turn on the certificate address mismatch security warning. When this policy setting is turned on, the user is warned when visiting Secure HTTP (HTTPS) websites that present certificates issued for a different website address. This warning helps prevent spoofing attacks. +This policy setting allows you to turn on the certificate address mismatch security warning. When this policy setting is turned on, the user is warned, when visiting Secure HTTP (HTTPS) websites that present certificates issued for a different website address. This warning helps prevent spoofing attacks. If you enable this policy setting, the certificate address mismatch warning always appears. @@ -1188,7 +1189,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows Internet Explorer to provide enhanced suggestions as the user types in the Address bar. To provide enhanced suggestions, the user's keystrokes are sent to Microsoft through Microsoft services. +This policy setting allows Internet Explorer to provide enhanced suggestions, as the user types in the Address bar. To provide enhanced suggestions, the user's keystrokes are sent to Microsoft through Microsoft services. If you enable this policy setting, users receive enhanced suggestions while typing in the Address bar. In addition, users cannot change the Suggestions setting on the Settings charm. @@ -1249,7 +1250,7 @@ Supported values: -This policy setting lets you decide whether users can turn on Enterprise Mode for websites with compatibility issues. Optionally, this policy also lets you specify where to get reports (through post messages) about the websites for which users turn on Enterprise Mode using the Tools menu. +This policy setting lets you decide whether users can turn on Enterprise Mode for websites with compatibility issues. Optionally, this policy also lets you specify where to get reports (through post messages) about the websites for which users turn on Enterprise Mode, using the Tools menu. If you turn this setting on, users can see and use the Enterprise Mode option from the Tools menu. If you turn this setting on, but don't specify a report location, Enterprise Mode will still be available to your users, but you won't get any reports. @@ -1344,7 +1345,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to block an insecure fallback to SSL 3.0. When this policy is enabled, Internet Explorer will attempt to connect to sites using SSL 3.0 or below when TLS 1.0 or greater fails. +This policy setting allows you to block an insecure fallback to SSL 3.0. When this policy is enabled, Internet Explorer will attempt to connect to sites using SSL 3.0 or below, when TLS 1.0 or greater fails. We recommend that you do not allow insecure fallback in order to prevent a man-in-the-middle attack. @@ -1442,7 +1443,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls how Internet Explorer displays local intranet content. Intranet content is defined as any webpage that belongs to the local intranet security zone. +This policy setting controls, how Internet Explorer displays local intranet content. Intranet content is defined as any webpage that belongs to the local intranet security zone. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer uses the current user agent string for local intranet content. Additionally, all local intranet Standards Mode pages appear in the Standards Mode available with the latest version of Internet Explorer. The user cannot change this behavior through the Compatibility View Settings dialog box. @@ -1492,7 +1493,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -1500,9 +1501,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -1546,7 +1549,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone, consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -1554,9 +1557,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -1600,7 +1605,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -1608,9 +1613,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -1654,7 +1661,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -1662,9 +1669,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -1708,7 +1717,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -1716,9 +1725,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -1762,7 +1773,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -1770,9 +1781,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -1816,7 +1829,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -1824,9 +1837,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -1979,13 +1994,19 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to manage a list of sites that you want to associate with a particular security zone. These zone numbers have associated security settings that apply to all of the sites in the zone. -Internet Explorer has 4 security zones, numbered 1-4, and these are used by this policy setting to associate sites to zones. They are: (1) Intranet zone, (2) Trusted Sites zone, (3) Internet zone, and (4) Restricted Sites zone. Security settings can be set for each of these zones through other policy settings, and their default settings are: Trusted Sites zone (Medium template), Intranet zone (Medium-Low template), Internet zone (Medium-high template), and Restricted Sites zone (High template). (The Local Machine zone and its locked down equivalent have special security settings that protect your local computer.) +Internet Explorer has 4 security zones, numbered 1-4, and these are used by this policy setting to associate sites to zones. They are: +1. Intranet zone +1. Trusted Sites zone +1. Internet zone +1. Restricted Sites zone -If you enable this policy setting, you can enter a list of sites and their related zone numbers. The association of a site with a zone will ensure that the security settings for the specified zone are applied to the site.  For each entry that you add to the list, enter the following information: +Security settings can be set for each of these zones through other policy settings, and their default settings are: Trusted Sites zone (Medium template), Intranet zone (Medium-Low template), Internet zone (Medium-high template), and Restricted Sites zone (High template). (The Local Machine zone and its locked down equivalent have special security settings that protect your local computer.) -Valuename – A host for an intranet site, or a fully qualified domain name for other sites. The valuename may also include a specific protocol. For example, if you enter `` as the valuename, other protocols are not affected. If you enter just `www.contoso.com,` then all protocols are affected for that site, including http, https, ftp, and so on. The site may also be expressed as an IP address (e.g., 127.0.0.1) or range (e.g., 127.0.0.1-10). To avoid creating conflicting policies, do not include additional characters after the domain such as trailing slashes or URL path. For example, policy settings for `www.contoso.com` and `www.contoso.com/mail` would be treated as the same policy setting by Internet Explorer, and would therefore be in conflict. +If you enable this policy setting, you can enter a list of sites and their related zone numbers. The association of a site with a zone will ensure that the security settings for the specified zone are applied to the site. For each entry that you add to the list, enter the following information: -Value - A number indicating the zone with which this site should be associated for security settings. The Internet Explorer zones described above are 1-4. +- Valuename – A host for an intranet site, or a fully qualified domain name for other sites. The valuename may also include a specific protocol. For example, if you enter `` as the valuename, other protocols are not affected. If you enter just `www.contoso.com,` then all protocols are affected for that site, including http, https, ftp, and so on. The site may also be expressed as an IP address (e.g., 127.0.0.1) or range (e.g., 127.0.0.1-10). To avoid creating conflicting policies, do not include additional characters after the domain such as trailing slashes or URL path. For example, policy settings for `www.contoso.com` and `www.contoso.com/mail` would be treated as the same policy setting by Internet Explorer, and would therefore be in conflict. + +- Value - A number indicating the zone with which this site should be associated for security settings. The Internet Explorer zones described above are 1-4. If you disable or do not configure this policy, users may choose their own site-to-zone assignments. @@ -2111,7 +2132,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls the Suggested Sites feature, which recommends websites based on the user’s browsing activity. Suggested Sites reports a user’s browsing history to Microsoft to suggest sites that the user might want to visit. +This policy setting controls the Suggested Sites feature, which recommends websites based on the user’s browsing activity. Suggested Sites reports a user’s browsing history to Microsoft, to suggest sites that the user might want to visit. If you enable this policy setting, the user is not prompted to enable Suggested Sites. The user’s browsing history is sent to Microsoft to produce suggestions. @@ -2161,7 +2182,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -2169,9 +2190,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -2215,7 +2238,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -2223,9 +2246,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -2269,7 +2294,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. +This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level. For example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High. If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults. @@ -2277,9 +2302,11 @@ If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured. If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured. -Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. +> [!NOTE] +> Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL's zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent. -Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. +> [!NOTE] +> It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets. @@ -2373,7 +2400,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer checks for digital signatures (which identifies the publisher of signed software and verifies it hasn't been modified or tampered with) on user computers before downloading executable programs. +This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer checks for digital signatures (which identifies the publisher of signed software, and verifies it hasn't been modified or tampered with) on user computers before downloading executable programs. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will check the digital signatures of executable programs and display their identities before downloading them to user computers. @@ -2427,21 +2454,21 @@ Enables you to configure up to three versions of Microsoft Edge to open a redire If both the Windows Update for the next version of Microsoft Edge* and Microsoft Edge Stable channel are installed, the following behaviors occur: - If you enable this policy, you can configure redirected sites to open in up to three of the following channels where: - 1 = Microsoft Edge Stable - 2 = Microsoft Edge Beta version 77 or later - 3 = Microsoft Edge Dev version 77 or later - 4 = Microsoft Edge Canary version 77 or later + - 1 = Microsoft Edge Stable + - 2 = Microsoft Edge Beta version 77 or later + - 3 = Microsoft Edge Dev version 77 or later + - 4 = Microsoft Edge Canary version 77 or later - If you disable or do not configure this policy, Microsoft Edge Stable channel is used. This is the default behavior. If the Windows Update for the next version of Microsoft Edge* or Microsoft Edge Stable channel are not installed, the following behaviors occur: - If you enable this policy, you can configure redirected sites to open in up to three of the following channels where: - 0 = Microsoft Edge version 45 or earlier - 1 = Microsoft Edge Stable - 2 = Microsoft Edge Beta version 77 or later - 3 = Microsoft Edge Dev version 77 or later - 4 = Microsoft Edge Canary version 77 or later + - 0 = Microsoft Edge version 45 or earlier + - 1 = Microsoft Edge Stable + - 2 = Microsoft Edge Beta version 77 or later + - 3 = Microsoft Edge Dev version 77 or later + - 4 = Microsoft Edge Canary version 77 or later - If you disable or do not configure this policy, Microsoft Edge version 45 or earlier is automatically used. This is the default behavior. @@ -2694,7 +2721,7 @@ ADMX Info: Internet Explorer uses Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) data to determine file handling procedures for files received through a Web server. -This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer requires that all file-type information provided by Web servers be consistent. For example, if the MIME type of a file is text/plain but the MIME sniff indicates that the file is really an executable file, Internet Explorer renames the file by saving it in the Internet Explorer cache and changing its extension. +This policy setting determines, whether Internet Explorer requires that all file-type information provided by Web servers be consistent. For example, if the MIME type of a file is text/plain, but the MIME sniff indicates that the file is really an executable file, then Internet Explorer renames the file by saving it in the Internet Explorer cache and changing its extension. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer requires consistent MIME data for all received files. @@ -2746,7 +2773,7 @@ ADMX Info: This setting determines whether IE automatically downloads updated versions of Microsoft’s VersionList.XML. IE uses this file to determine whether an ActiveX control should be stopped from loading. > [!Caution] -> If you enable this setting, IE stops downloading updated versions of VersionList.XML. Turning off this automatic download breaks the [out-of-date ActiveX control blocking feature](/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/out-of-date-activex-control-blocking) by not letting the version list update with newly outdated controls, potentially compromising the security of your computer. +> If you enable this setting, IE stops downloading updated versions of VersionList.XML. Turning off this automatic download, breaks the [out-of-date ActiveX control blocking feature](/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/out-of-date-activex-control-blocking) by not letting the version list update with newly outdated controls, potentially compromising the security of your computer. If you disable or do not configure this setting, IE continues to download updated versions of VersionList.XML. @@ -3008,7 +3035,10 @@ Supported values: -This setting specifies the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of pages in the History List. To access the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box, from the Menu bar, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options, click the General tab, and then click Settings under Browsing history. +This setting specifies the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of pages in the History List. To access the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box, do the following: + +1. From the Menu bar, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options. +1. Click the General tab, and then click Settings under Browsing history. If you enable this policy setting, a user cannot set the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of the pages in the History List. You must specify the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of pages in the History List. Users can not delete browsing history. @@ -3260,7 +3290,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the browser negotiates or does not negotiate If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can select which encryption method the browser supports. -Note: SSL 2.0 is off by default and is no longer supported starting with Windows 10 Version 1607. SSL 2.0 is an outdated security protocol, and enabling SSL 2.0 impairs the performance and functionality of TLS 1.0. +> [!NOTE] +> SSL 2.0 is off by default and is no longer supported starting with Windows 10 Version 1607. SSL 2.0 is an outdated security protocol, and enabling SSL 2.0 impairs the performance and functionality of TLS 1.0. @@ -3363,7 +3394,7 @@ Supported values: -This policy setting prevents Internet Explorer from running the First Run wizard the first time a user starts the browser after installing Internet Explorer or Windows. +This policy setting prevents Internet Explorer from running the First Run wizard, the first time a user starts the browser after installing Internet Explorer or Windows. If you enable this policy setting, you must make one of the following choices: - Skip the First Run wizard, and go directly to the user's home page. @@ -3371,7 +3402,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you must make one of the following choices: Starting with Windows 8, the "Welcome to Internet Explorer" webpage is not available. The user's home page will display regardless of which option is chosen. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer may run the First Run wizard the first time the browser is started after installation. +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer may run the First Run wizard, the first time the browser is started after installation. @@ -3746,13 +3777,14 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer 11 uses 64-bit processes (for greater security) or 32-bit processes (for greater compatibility) when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. +This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer 11 uses 64-bit processes (for greater security) or 32-bit processes (for greater compatibility), when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. -Important: Some ActiveX controls and toolbars may not be available when 64-bit processes are used. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> Some ActiveX controls and toolbars may not be available when 64-bit processes are used. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 64-bit tab processes, when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. -If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 32-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. +If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 32-bit tab processes, when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. If you don't configure this policy setting, users can turn this feature on or off using Internet Explorer settings. This feature is turned off by default. @@ -3900,7 +3932,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can specify which default home pages shou If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can add secondary home pages. -Note: If the “Disable Changing Home Page Settings” policy is enabled, the user cannot add secondary home pages. +> [!NOTE] +> If the “Disable Changing Home Page Settings” policy is enabled, the user cannot add secondary home pages. @@ -3993,7 +4026,7 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents Internet Explorer from checking whether a new version of the browser is available. -If you enable this policy, it prevents Internet Explorer from checking to see whether it is the latest available browser version and notifying users if a new version is available. +If you enable this policy, it prevents Internet Explorer from checking to see whether it is the latest available browser version and notifies users if a new version is available. If you disable this policy or do not configure it, Internet Explorer checks every 30 days by default, and then notifies users if a new version is available. From 97dc2630456a2fdaad9e6af68f44db0017b20129 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:31:41 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 170/192] Update policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md index 5be970f2f5..db28229ae8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-securitycenter.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Securitycenter. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -61,7 +61,9 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting specifies whether Security Center is turned on or off for computers that are joined to an Active Directory domain. When Security Center is turned on, it monitors essential security settings and notifies the user when the computer might be at risk. The Security Center Control Panel category view also contains a status section, where the user can get recommendations to help increase the computer's security. When Security Center isn't enabled on the domain, the notifications and the Security Center status section aren't displayed. +This policy setting specifies whether Security Center is turned on or off for computers that are joined to an Active Directory domain. When Security Center is turned on, it monitors essential security settings and notifies the user when the computer might be at risk. + +The Security Center Control Panel category view also contains a status section, where the user can get recommendations to help increase the computer's security. When Security Center isn't enabled on the domain, the notifications and the Security Center status section aren't displayed. Security Center can only be turned off for computers that are joined to a Windows domain. When a computer isn't joined to a Windows domain, the policy setting will have no effect. @@ -90,3 +92,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 6773c6e0c5916ae845446f717816c68eb1db0274 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:52:16 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 171/192] Update policy-csp-admx-servicing.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md index f891376217..e4d18d9a66 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-servicing.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing -description: Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing +description: Learn about Policy CSP - ADMX_Servicing. ms.author: dansimp ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: article @@ -82,3 +82,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[ADMX-backed policies in Policy CSP](./policies-in-policy-csp-admx-backed.md) From 2c3285ae290fa62c56b0f0c69921f60fe8d5bc56 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 12:06:36 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 172/192] Update policy-csp-credentialproviders.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-credentialproviders.md | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialproviders.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialproviders.md index 38912ec7cb..beeffe2585 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialproviders.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialproviders.md @@ -130,7 +130,8 @@ If you enable this policy setting, a domain user can't set up or sign in with a If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, a domain user can set up and use a picture password. -Note that the user's domain password will be cached in the system vault when using this feature. +> [!NOTE] +> The user's domain password will be cached in the system vault when using this feature. @@ -183,8 +184,8 @@ The Autopilot Reset feature allows admin to reset devices to a known good manage The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Enable the visibility of the credentials for Autopilot Reset -- 1 - Disable visibility of the credentials for Autopilot Reset +0 - Enable the visibility of the credentials for Autopilot Reset +1 - Disable visibility of the credentials for Autopilot Reset @@ -194,3 +195,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) From b9648cb587ee32c5e1a2ecab302ce85521c68c9d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 12:10:26 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 173/192] Update policy-csp-credentialsdelegation.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-credentialsdelegation.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsdelegation.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsdelegation.md index b5f3ef4c00..e459f00b15 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsdelegation.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsdelegation.md @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials +Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials. When credential delegation is being used, devices provide an exportable version of credentials to the remote host. This version exposes users to the risk of credential theft from attackers on the remote host. @@ -90,3 +90,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) From c00b8b021d9e787273113324b82e428a5d11a1ab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 12:12:40 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 174/192] Update policy-csp-credentialsui.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsui.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsui.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsui.md index 41635f9f61..d126286e24 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsui.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-credentialsui.md @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the password reveal butto By default, the password reveal button is displayed after a user types a password in the password entry text box. To display the password, click the password reveal button. -The policy applies to all Windows components and applications that use the Windows system controls, including Internet Explorer. +This policy applies to all Windows components and applications that use the Windows system controls, including Internet Explorer. @@ -144,3 +144,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) From 30cf0394e4346553e4247197f93e94057914255b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 12:14:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 175/192] Update policy-csp-cryptography.md --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-cryptography.md | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-cryptography.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-cryptography.md index 4834a084b7..31ebde8cc2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-cryptography.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-cryptography.md @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Allows or disallows the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) policy. +This policy setting allows or disallows the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) policy. @@ -73,8 +73,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) – Not allowed. -- 1– Allowed. +0 (default) – Not allowed. +1– Allowed. @@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Lists the Cryptographic Cipher Algorithms allowed for SSL connections. Format is a semicolon delimited list. Last write win. +This policy setting lists the Cryptographic Cipher Algorithms allowed for SSL connections. Format is a semicolon delimited list. Last write win. @@ -136,3 +136,6 @@ Lists the Cryptographic Cipher Algorithms allowed for SSL connections. Format is +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) From ba6ba1964e292892ff3d6bfa4a950a3ae38998da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 12:16:51 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 176/192] Update policy-csp-dataprotection.md --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dataprotection.md | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dataprotection.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dataprotection.md index 205711af03..43dc6aeab0 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dataprotection.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dataprotection.md @@ -61,7 +61,9 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting allows you to block direct memory access (DMA) for all hot pluggable PCI downstream ports until a user logs into Windows. Once a user logs in, Windows will enumerate the PCI devices connected to the host plug PCI ports. Every time the user locks the machine, DMA will be blocked on hot plug PCI ports with no children devices until the user logs in again. Devices which were already enumerated when the machine was unlocked will continue to function until unplugged. This policy setting is only enforced when [BitLocker Device Encryption](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10#bitlocker-device-encryption) is enabled. +This policy setting allows you to block direct memory access (DMA) for all hot pluggable PCI downstream ports until a user logs into Windows. + +Once a user logs in, Windows will enumerate the PCI devices connected to the host plug PCI ports. Every time the user locks the machine, DMA will be blocked on hot plug PCI ports with no children devices until the user logs in again. Devices which were already enumerated when the machine was unlocked will continue to function until unplugged. This policy setting is only enforced when [BitLocker Device Encryption](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-device-encryption-overview-windows-10#bitlocker-device-encryption) is enabled. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -120,4 +122,8 @@ Setting used by Windows 8.1 Selective Wipe. - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) From 28127cd691a966e53a97c1df3d42026f5805e193 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 13:14:25 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 177/192] Update policy-csp-datausage.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-datausage.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-datausage.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-datausage.md index 530bed96c5..5e271eabfc 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-datausage.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-datausage.md @@ -84,9 +84,7 @@ This policy setting configures the cost of 4G connections on the local machine. If this policy setting is enabled, a drop-down list box presenting possible cost values will be active. Selecting one of the following values from the list will set the cost of all 4G connections on the local machine: - Unrestricted: Use of this connection is unlimited and not restricted by usage charges and capacity constraints. - - Fixed: Use of this connection is not restricted by usage charges and capacity constraints up to a certain data limit. - - Variable: This connection is costed on a per byte basis. If this policy setting is disabled or is not configured, the cost of 4G connections is Fixed by default. @@ -109,3 +107,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) From c89925a8ca7a92619a29e1601874dea5f8a9d0e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 13:22:15 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 178/192] Update policy-csp-defender.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-defender.md | 42 ++++--------------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-defender.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-defender.md index cab1c1ee93..934f417af1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-defender.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-defender.md @@ -290,7 +290,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - To best protect your PC, Windows Defender will send information to Microsoft about any problems it finds. Microsoft will analyze that information, learn more about problems affecting you and other customers, and offer improved solutions. @@ -345,7 +344,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows scanning of email. @@ -399,7 +397,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows a full scan of mapped network drives. @@ -453,7 +450,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows a full scan of removable drives. During a quick scan, removable drives may still be scanned. @@ -506,7 +502,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows Windows Defender IOAVP Protection functionality. @@ -561,7 +556,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows Windows Defender On Access Protection functionality. @@ -618,7 +612,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows Windows Defender real-time Monitoring functionality. @@ -672,7 +665,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows a scanning of network files. @@ -726,7 +718,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows Windows Defender Script Scanning functionality. @@ -772,7 +763,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows or disallows user access to the Windows Defender UI. I disallowed, all Windows Defender notifications will also be suppressed. @@ -826,8 +816,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - -This policy setting allows you to prevent Attack Surface reduction rules from matching on files under the paths specified or for the fully qualified resources specified. Paths should be added under the Options for this setting. Each entry must be listed as a name value pair, where the name should be a string representation of a path or a fully qualified resource name. As an example, a path might be defined as: "c:\Windows" to exclude all files in this directory. A fully qualified resource name might be defined as: "C:\Windows\App.exe".. +This policy setting allows you to prevent Attack Surface reduction rules from matching on files under the paths specified or for the fully qualified resources specified. Paths should be added under the Options for this setting. Each entry must be listed as a name value pair, where the name should be a string representation of a path or a fully qualified resource name. As an example, a path might be defined as: "c:\Windows" to exclude all files in this directory. A fully qualified resource name might be defined as: "C:\Windows\App.exe". Value type is string. @@ -876,7 +865,6 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - This policy setting enables setting the state (Block/Audit/Off) for each attack surface reduction (ASR) rule. Each ASR rule listed can be set to one of the following states (Block/Audit/Off). The ASR rule ID and state should be added under the Options for this setting. Each entry must be listed as a name value pair. The name defines a valid ASR rule ID, while the value contains the status ID indicating the status of the rule. For more information about ASR rule ID and status ID, see [Enable Attack Surface Reduction](/windows/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/enable-attack-surface-reduction). @@ -927,11 +915,9 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Represents the average CPU load factor for the Windows Defender scan (in percent). - The default value is 50. @@ -1049,7 +1035,6 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - This policy setting determines how aggressive Microsoft Defender Antivirus will be in blocking and scanning suspicious files. Value type is integer. If this setting is on, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will be more aggressive when identifying suspicious files to block and scan; otherwise, it will be less aggressive and therefore block and scan with less frequency. @@ -1260,11 +1245,9 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Time period (in days) that quarantine items will be stored on the system. - The default value is 0, which keeps items in quarantine, and doesn't automatically remove them. @@ -1621,7 +1604,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows an administrator to specify a list of file type extensions to ignore during a scan. Each file type in the list must be separated by a **|**. For example, "lib|obj". @@ -1670,7 +1652,6 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows an administrator to specify a list of directory paths to ignore during a scan. Each path in the list must be separated by a **|**. For example, "C:\\Example|C:\\Example1". @@ -1718,13 +1699,11 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows an administrator to specify a list of files opened by processes to ignore during a scan. > [!IMPORTANT] > The process itself is not excluded from the scan, but can be by using the **Defender/ExcludedPaths** policy to exclude its path. - Each file type must be separated by a **|**. For example, "C:\\Example.exe|C:\\Example1.exe". @@ -1831,7 +1810,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Controls which sets of files should be monitored. > [!NOTE] @@ -1890,7 +1868,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Selects whether to perform a quick scan or full scan. @@ -1944,7 +1921,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Selects the time of day that the Windows Defender quick scan should run. @@ -2006,7 +1982,6 @@ Valid values: 0–1380 > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Selects the day that the Windows Defender scan should run. > [!NOTE] @@ -2071,14 +2046,11 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Selects the time of day that the Windows Defender scan should run. > [!NOTE] > The scan type will depends on what scan type is selected in the **Defender/ScanParameter** setting. - - For example, a value of 0=12:00AM, a value of 60=1:00AM, a value of 120=2:00, and so on, up to a value of 1380=11:00PM. The default value is 120. @@ -2131,7 +2103,7 @@ Valid values: 0–1380. This policy setting allows you to define the security intelligence location for VDI-configured computers. -​If you disable or don't configure this setting, security intelligence will be referred from the default local source. +If you disable or don't configure this setting, security intelligence will be referred from the default local source. @@ -2315,10 +2287,8 @@ ADMX Info: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Specifies the interval (in hours) that will be used to check for signatures, so instead of using the ScheduleDay and ScheduleTime the check for new signatures will be set according to the interval. - A value of 0 means no check for new signatures, a value of 1 means to check every hour, a value of 2 means to check every two hours, and so on, up to a value of 24, which means to check every day. The default value is 8. @@ -2374,8 +2344,7 @@ Valid values: 0–24. > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - -Checks for the user consent level in Windows Defender to send data. If the required consent has already been granted, Windows Defender submits them. If not, (and if the user has specified never to ask), the UI is launched to ask for user consent (when **Defender/AllowCloudProtection** is allowed) before sending data. +Checks for the user consent level in Windows Defender to send data. If the required consent has already been granted, Windows Defender submits them. If not (and if the user has specified never to ask), the UI is launched to ask for user consent (when **Defender/AllowCloudProtection** is allowed) before sending data. @@ -2430,7 +2399,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only enforced in Windows 10 for desktop. - Allows an administrator to specify any valid threat severity levels and the corresponding default action ID to take. @@ -2468,3 +2436,7 @@ ADMX Info: + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) From 1cb2f2acf9feba187a359ca68923d02c9a70a5d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 13:25:11 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 179/192] Update policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md --- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md index 56963703d1..1584cc9211 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md @@ -1591,3 +1591,7 @@ This policy allows an IT Admin to define the following details: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) + From 4000c1fba7276c50329c2bbb528012142ec36c30 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 13:48:16 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 180/192] CSP Improvement-09 --- .../mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md | 4 +--- .../mdm/policy-csp-desktop.md | 5 ++++- .../mdm/policy-csp-deviceguard.md | 10 +++++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-devicehealthmonitoring.md | 14 ++++++++++---- .../mdm/policy-csp-deviceinstallation.md | 18 +++++++++++++----- .../mdm/policy-csp-devicelock.md | 13 +++++++------ .../mdm/policy-csp-display.md | 13 +++++++------ .../mdm/policy-csp-dmaguard.md | 13 +++++++------ .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eap.md | 8 +++++--- 9 files changed, 61 insertions(+), 37 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md index 1584cc9211..975baa5384 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deliveryoptimization.md @@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ manager: dansimp > > The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). - -
    @@ -817,7 +815,7 @@ ADMX Info: Specifies the maximum time in seconds that each file is held in the Delivery Optimization cache after downloading successfully. The value 0 (zero) means "unlimited"; Delivery Optimization will hold the files in the cache longer and make the files available for uploads to other devices, as long as the cache size hasn't exceeded. The value 0 is new in Windows 10, version 1607. -The default value is 259200 seconds (3 days). +The default value is 259200 seconds (three days). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-desktop.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-desktop.md index 947f9373f2..4d3d97a6bd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-desktop.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-desktop.md @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Prevents users from changing the path to their profile folders. +This policy setting prevents users from changing the path to their profile folders. By default, a user can change the location of their individual profile folders like Documents, Music etc. by typing a new path in the Locations tab of the folder's Properties dialog box. @@ -87,3 +87,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceguard.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceguard.md index 0629edd5f5..09369cf747 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceguard.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceguard.md @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Turns on virtualization based security(VBS) at the next reboot. virtualization based security uses the Windows Hypervisor to provide support for security services. Value type is integer. +Turns on virtualization based security(VBS) at the next reboot. Virtualization based security uses the Windows Hypervisor to provide support for security services. Value type is integer. @@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Specifies the platform security level at the next reboot. Value type is integer. +This setting specifies the platform security level at the next reboot. Value type is integer. @@ -252,4 +252,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicehealthmonitoring.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicehealthmonitoring.md index 31ab6fa6d5..65ccf2ff72 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicehealthmonitoring.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicehealthmonitoring.md @@ -70,8 +70,8 @@ DeviceHealthMonitoring is an opt-in health monitoring connection between the dev The following list shows the supported values: -- 1—The DeviceHealthMonitoring connection is enabled. -- 0 (default)—The DeviceHealthMonitoring connection is disabled. +- 1 -The DeviceHealthMonitoring connection is enabled. +- 0 - (default)—The DeviceHealthMonitoring connection is disabled. @@ -159,9 +159,12 @@ IT Pros don't need to set this policy. Instead, Microsoft Intune is expected to -This policy is applicable only if the [AllowDeviceHealthMonitoring](#devicehealthmonitoring-allowdevicehealthmonitoring) policy has been set to 1 (Enabled) on the device. +This policy is applicable only if the [AllowDeviceHealthMonitoring](#devicehealthmonitoring-allowdevicehealthmonitoring) policy has been set to 1 (Enabled) on the device. + The value of this policy constrains the DeviceHealthMonitoring connection to certain destinations in order to support regional and sovereign cloud scenarios. -In most cases, an IT Pro doesn't need to define this policy. Instead, it's expected that this value is dynamically managed by Microsoft Intune to align with the region or cloud to which the device's tenant is already linked. Only configure this policy manually if explicitly instructed to do so by a Microsoft device monitoring service. +In most cases, an IT Pro doesn't need to define this policy. Instead, it's expected that this value is dynamically managed by Microsoft Intune to align with the region or cloud to which the device's tenant is already linked. + +Configure this policy manually only when explicitly instructed to do so by a Microsoft device monitoring service. @@ -181,3 +184,6 @@ In most cases, an IT Pro doesn't need to define this policy. Instead, it's expec +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceinstallation.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceinstallation.md index 42835ecf22..ee81f379cf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceinstallation.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceinstallation.md @@ -94,10 +94,12 @@ This policy setting allows you to specify a list of plug-and-play hardware IDs a > This policy setting is intended to be used only when the "Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria" policy setting is enabled, however it may also be used with the "Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings" policy setting for legacy policy definitions. When this policy setting is enabled together with the "Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria" policy setting, Windows is allowed to install or update any device whose Plug and Play hardware ID or compatible ID appears in the list you create, unless another policy setting at the same or higher layer in the hierarchy specifically prevents that installation, such as the following policy settings: -- Prevent installation of devices that match these device IDs -- Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device instance IDs + +- Prevent installation of devices that match these device IDs. +- Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device instance IDs. If the "Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria" policy setting isn't enabled with this policy setting, then any other policy settings specifically preventing installation will take precedence. + > [!NOTE] > The "Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings" policy setting has been replaced by the "Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria" policy setting for supported target Windows 10 versions. It's recommended that you use the "Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria" policy setting when possible. @@ -197,7 +199,8 @@ This policy setting allows you to specify a list of Plug and Play device instanc > This policy setting is intended to be used only when the "Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria" policy setting is enabled, however it may also be used with the "Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings" policy setting for legacy policy definitions. When this policy setting is enabled together with the "Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria" policy setting, Windows is allowed to install or update any device whose Plug and Play device instance ID appears in the list you create, unless another policy setting at the same or higher layer in the hierarchy specifically prevents that installation, such as the following policy settings: -- Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device instance IDs + +- Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device instance IDs. If the "Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria" policy setting isn't enabled with this policy setting, then any other policy settings specifically preventing installation will take precedence. @@ -210,7 +213,6 @@ If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, and no other policy setting describes the device, the "Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings" policy setting determines whether the device can be installed. - Peripherals can be specified by their [device instance ID](/windows-hardware/drivers/install/device-instance-ids). Test the configuration prior to rolling it out to ensure it allows the devices expected. Ideally test various instances of the hardware. For example, test multiple USB keys rather than only one. @@ -408,6 +410,7 @@ This policy setting will change the evaluation order in which Allow and Prevent Device instance IDs > Device IDs > Device setup class > Removable devices **Device instance IDs** + - Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device instance IDs. - Allow installation of devices using drivers that match these device instance IDs. @@ -463,13 +466,13 @@ ADMX Info: To verify that the policy is applied, check C:\windows\INF\setupapi.dev.log and see if the following details are listed near the end of the log: - ```txt >>> [Device Installation Restrictions Policy Check] >>> Section start 2018/11/15 12:26:41.659 <<< Section end 2018/11/15 12:26:41.751 <<< [Exit status: SUCCESS] ``` + You can also change the evaluation order of device installation policy settings by using a custom profile in Intune. :::image type="content" source="images/edit-row.png" alt-text="This image is an edit row image."::: @@ -819,6 +822,7 @@ For example, this custom profile prevents installation of devices with matching ![Custom profile.](images/custom-profile-prevent-device-instance-ids.png) To prevent installation of devices with matching device instance IDs by using custom profile in Intune: + 1. Locate the device instance ID. 2. Replace `&` in the device instance IDs with `&`. For example: @@ -938,3 +942,7 @@ To verify the policy is applied, check C:\windows\INF\setupapi.dev.log and see i + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicelock.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicelock.md index 9a2ac9d034..39fa89a03f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicelock.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicelock.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - DeviceLock - -
    @@ -73,7 +71,7 @@ manager: dansimp
    > [!Important] -> The DeviceLock CSP utilizes the [Exchange ActiveSync Policy Engine](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/dn282287(v=ws.11)). When password length and complexity rules are applied, all the local user and administrator accounts are marked to change their password at the next sign in to ensure complexity requirements are met. For additional information, see [Password length and complexity supported by account types](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/dn282287(v=ws.11)#password-length-and-complexity-supported-by-account-types). +> The DeviceLock CSP utilizes the [Exchange ActiveSync Policy Engine](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/dn282287(v=ws.11)). When password length and complexity rules are applied, all the local user and administrator accounts are marked to change their password at the next sign in to ensure complexity requirements are met. For more information, see [Password length and complexity supported by account types](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/dn282287(v=ws.11)#password-length-and-complexity-supported-by-account-types). **DeviceLock/AllowIdleReturnWithoutPassword** @@ -156,7 +154,6 @@ Specifies whether PINs or passwords such as "1111" or "1234" are allowed. For th > [!NOTE] > This policy must be wrapped in an Atomic command. - For more information about this policy, see [Exchange ActiveSync Policy Engine Overview](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/dn282287(v=ws.11)). @@ -824,7 +821,7 @@ GP Info: -Disables the lock screen camera toggle switch in PC Settings and prevents a camera from being invoked on the lock screen. +Disables the lock screen camera toggle-switch in PC Settings and prevents a camera from being invoked on the lock screen. By default, users can enable invocation of an available camera on the lock screen. @@ -878,7 +875,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Disables the lock screen slide show settings in PC Settings and prevents a slide show from playing on the lock screen. +Disables the lock screen slideshow settings in PC Settings and prevents a slide show from playing on the lock screen. By default, users can enable a slide show that will run after they lock the machine. @@ -907,3 +904,7 @@ ADMX Info: + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-display.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-display.md index 918e69d004..25318d988f 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-display.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-display.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Display - -
    @@ -230,7 +228,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, GDI DPI Scaling is turned off for all applica If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, GDI DPI Scaling might still be turned on for legacy applications. -If GDI DPI Scaling is configured to both turn off and turn on an application, the application will be turned off. +If GDI DPI Scaling is configured to both turn-off and turn-on an application, the application will be turned off. @@ -289,7 +287,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, GDI DPI Scaling is turned on for all legacy a If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, GDI DPI Scaling won't be enabled for an application except when an application is enabled by using ApplicationCompatibility database, ApplicationCompatibility UI System (Enhanced) setting, or an application manifest. -If GDI DPI Scaling is configured to both turn off and turn on an application, the application will be turned off. +If GDI DPI Scaling is configured to both turn-off and turn-on an application, the application will be turned off. @@ -304,8 +302,8 @@ ADMX Info: To validate on Desktop, do the following tasks: -1. Configure the setting for an app, which uses GDI. -2. Run the app and observe crisp text. +1. Configure the setting for an app, which uses GDI. +2. Run the app and observe crisp text. @@ -315,3 +313,6 @@ To validate on Desktop, do the following tasks: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dmaguard.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dmaguard.md index a92e445ad0..648380d02b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dmaguard.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-dmaguard.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - DmaGuard -
    @@ -57,20 +56,20 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy is intended to provide more security against external DMA capable devices. It allows for more control over the enumeration of external DMA capable devices incompatible with [DMA Remapping](/windows-hardware/drivers/pci/enabling-dma-remapping-for-device-drivers)/device memory isolation and sandboxing. +This policy is intended to provide more security against external DMA capable devices. It allows for more control over the enumeration of external DMA capable devices that are incompatible with [DMA Remapping](/windows-hardware/drivers/pci/enabling-dma-remapping-for-device-drivers), device memory isolation and sandboxing. -Device memory sandboxing allows the OS to use the I/O Memory Management Unit (IOMMU) of a device to block unallowed I/O, or memory access, by the peripheral. In other words, the OS assigns a certain memory range to the peripheral. If the peripheral attempts to read/write to memory outside of the assigned range, the OS blocks it. +Device memory sandboxing allows the OS to use the I/O Memory Management Unit (IOMMU) of a device to block unallowed I/O, or memory access by the peripheral. In other words, the OS assigns a certain memory range to the peripheral. If the peripheral attempts to read/write to memory outside of the assigned range, the OS blocks it. This policy only takes effect when Kernel DMA Protection is supported and enabled by the system firmware. Kernel DMA Protection is a platform feature that can't be controlled via policy or by end user. It has to be supported by the system at the time of manufacturing. To check if the system supports Kernel DMA Protection, check the Kernel DMA Protection field in the Summary page of MSINFO32.exe. > [!NOTE] > This policy does not apply to 1394/Firewire, PCMCIA, CardBus, or ExpressCard devices. -Supported values: +The following are the supported values: 0 - Block all (Most restrictive): Devices with DMA remapping compatible drivers will be allowed to enumerate at any time. Devices with DMA remapping incompatible drivers will never be allowed to start and perform DMA at any time. -1 - Only after log in/screen unlock (Default): Devices with DMA remapping compatible drivers will be allowed to enumerate at any time. Devices with DMA remapping incompatible drivers will only be enumerated after the user unlocks the screen +1 - Only after log in/screen unlock (Default): Devices with DMA remapping compatible drivers will be allowed to enumerate at any time. Devices with DMA remapping incompatible drivers will only be enumerated after the user unlocks the screen. 2 - Allow all (Least restrictive): All external DMA capable PCIe devices will be enumerated at any time @@ -95,6 +94,8 @@ ADMX Info:
    + +## Related topics - \ No newline at end of file +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eap.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eap.md index 445cc1cca1..94c84c45ca 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eap.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eap.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - EAP -
    @@ -57,7 +56,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting is added in Windows 10, version 21H1. Allow or disallow use of TLS 1.3 during EAP client authentication. +Added in Windows 10, version 21H1. This policy setting allows or disallows use of TLS 1.3 during EAP client authentication. @@ -70,8 +69,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Use of TLS version 1.3 is not allowed for authentication. +- 0 – Use of TLS version 1.3 is not allowed for authentication. - 1 (default) – Use of TLS version 1.3 is allowed for authentication. @@ -82,3 +81,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From e361a2936aeca906a1f396b23de64cb96958c46c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 19:25:25 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 181/192] Improved consistency in articles --- .../mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md | 400 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 205 insertions(+), 195 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md index 6486569b11..3d81f7dea8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md @@ -4194,7 +4194,8 @@ If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can add Web sites to or This policy prevents users from changing site management settings for security zones established by the administrator. -Note: The "Disable the Security page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Security tab from the interface, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored. +> [!NOTE] +> The "Disable the Security page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Security tab from the interface, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored. Also, see the "Security zones: Use only machine settings" policy. @@ -4247,7 +4248,8 @@ If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the settings This policy prevents users from changing security zone settings established by the administrator. -Note: The "Disable the Security page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Security tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored. +> [!NOTE] +> The "Disable the Security page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Security tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored. Also, see the "Security zones: Use only machine settings" policy. @@ -4347,9 +4349,9 @@ This policy setting allows you to manage a list of domains on which Internet Exp If you enable this policy setting, you can enter a custom list of domains for which outdated ActiveX controls won't be blocked in Internet Explorer. Each domain entry must be formatted like one of the following: -1. "domain.name.TLD". For example, if you want to include *.contoso.com/*, use "contoso.com" -2. "hostname". For example, if you want to include http://example, use "example" -3. "file:///path/filename.htm". For example, use "file:///C:/Users/contoso/Desktop/index.htm" +1. "domain.name.TLD". For example, if you want to include *.contoso.com/*, use "contoso.com". +2. "hostname". For example, if you want to include http://example, use "example". +3. "file:///path/filename.htm". For example, use "file:///C:/Users/contoso/Desktop/index.htm". If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the list is deleted and Internet Explorer continues to block specific outdated ActiveX controls on all domains in the Internet Zone. @@ -4407,8 +4409,8 @@ This policy setting lets admins enable extended Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) - Disabled. -- 1 - Enabled. +- 0 (default) - Disabled +- 1 - Enabled @@ -4450,11 +4452,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether local sites which are not explicitly mapped into any Security Zone are forced into the local Intranet security zone. +This policy setting controls, whether local sites which are not explicitly mapped into any Security Zone are forced into the local Intranet security zone. If you enable this policy setting, local sites which are not explicitly mapped into a zone are considered to be in the Intranet Zone. -If you disable this policy setting, local sites which are not explicitly mapped into a zone will not be considered to be in the Intranet Zone (so would typically be in the Internet Zone). +If you disable this policy setting, local sites which are not explicitly mapped into a zone will not be considered in the Intranet Zone (so would typically be in the Internet Zone). If you do not configure this policy setting, users choose whether to force local sites into the Intranet Zone. @@ -4500,7 +4502,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether URLs representing UNCs are mapped into the local Intranet security zone. +This policy setting controls, whether URLs representing UNCs are mapped into the local Intranet security zone. If you enable this policy setting, all network paths are mapped into the Intranet Zone. @@ -4550,7 +4552,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -4600,7 +4602,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -4650,7 +4652,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -4698,11 +4700,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether scripts can perform a clipboard operation (for example, cut, copy, and paste) in a specified region. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether scripts can perform a clipboard operation (for example, cut, copy, and paste) in a specified region. If you enable this policy setting, a script can perform a clipboard operation. -If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried as to whether to perform clipboard operations. +If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried, whether to perform clipboard operations. If you disable this policy setting, a script cannot perform a clipboard operation. @@ -4750,7 +4752,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can drag files or copy and paste files from a source within the zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether users can drag files or copy and paste files from a source within the zone. If you enable this policy setting, users can drag files or copy and paste files from this zone automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to drag or copy files from this zone. @@ -4800,7 +4802,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -4850,11 +4852,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into this zone. -If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. +If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. If you do not configure this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. @@ -4950,9 +4952,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -5000,7 +5002,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether or not the user is prompted to allow ActiveX controls to run on websites other than the website that installed the ActiveX control. +This policy setting controls, whether or not the user is prompted to allow ActiveX controls to run on websites other than the website that installed the ActiveX control. If you enable this policy setting, the user is prompted before ActiveX controls can run from websites in this zone. The user can choose to allow the control to run from the current site or from all sites. @@ -5048,7 +5050,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether or not the user is allowed to run the TDC ActiveX control on websites. +This policy setting controls, whether or not the user is allowed to run the TDC ActiveX control on websites. If you enable this policy setting, the TDC ActiveX control will not run from websites in this zone. @@ -5146,7 +5148,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether a page can control embedded WebBrowser controls via script. +This policy setting determines, whether a page can control embedded WebBrowser controls via script. If you enable this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser control is allowed. @@ -5196,7 +5198,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -5246,7 +5248,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -5254,7 +5256,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -5298,7 +5301,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether script is allowed to update the status bar within the zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether script is allowed to update the status bar within the zone. If you enable this policy setting, script is allowed to update the status bar. @@ -5346,7 +5349,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -5396,7 +5399,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether VBScript can be run on pages from the specified zone in Internet Explorer. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether VBScript can be run on pages from the specified zone in Internet Explorer. If you selected Enable in the drop-down box, VBScript can run without user intervention. @@ -5450,11 +5453,11 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. +If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. @@ -5498,13 +5501,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether users may download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone. If you enable this policy, users can download signed controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to download controls signed by publishers who aren't trusted. Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded. If you disable the policy setting, signed controls cannot be downloaded. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried whether to download controls signed by publishers who aren't trusted. Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried whether to download controls signed by publishers who aren't trusted. Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded. @@ -5548,7 +5551,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. Such code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether users may download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. Such code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. If you enable this policy setting, users can run unsigned controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow the unsigned control to run. @@ -5646,15 +5649,15 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. +This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in different windows. -If you enable this policy setting and click Enable, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. +If you enable this policy setting and click Enable, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. -If you enable this policy setting and click Disable, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when both the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. +If you enable this policy setting and click Disable, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain, when both the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. -In Internet Explorer 10, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. +In Internet Explorer 10, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in different windows. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. -In Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, if you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. +In Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, if you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. @@ -5698,15 +5701,15 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. +This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. -If you enable this policy setting and click Enable, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting. +If you enable this policy setting and click Enable, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting. -If you enable this policy setting and click Disable, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. +If you enable this policy setting and click Disable, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. -In Internet Explorer 10, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. +In Internet Explorer 10, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. -In Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. +In Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. @@ -5800,7 +5803,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to turn on Protected Mode. Protected Mode helps protect Internet Explorer from exploited vulnerabilities by reducing the locations that Internet Explorer can write to in the registry and the file system. +This policy setting allows you to turn on Protected Mode. Protected Mode helps protect Internet Explorer from exploited vulnerabilities, by reducing the locations that Internet Explorer can write to in the registry and the file system. If you enable this policy setting, Protected Mode is turned on. The user cannot turn off Protected Mode. @@ -5850,7 +5853,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether or not local path information is sent when the user is uploading a file via an HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. For instance, files sent from the user's desktop may contain the user name as a part of the path. +This policy setting controls whether or not local path information is sent, when the user is uploading a file via an HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. For instance, files sent from the user's desktop may contain the user name as a part of the path. If you enable this policy setting, path information is sent when the user is uploading a file via an HTML form. @@ -5981,7 +5984,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -6031,9 +6034,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether applications may be run and files may be downloaded from an IFRAME reference in the HTML of the pages in this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether applications may be run and files may be downloaded from an IFRAME reference in the HTML of the pages in this zone. -If you enable this policy setting, users can run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone. +If you enable this policy setting, users can run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone, without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone. If you disable this policy setting, users are prevented from running applications and downloading files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone. @@ -6085,11 +6088,11 @@ This policy setting allows you to manage settings for logon options. If you enable this policy setting, you can choose from the following logon options. -Anonymous logon to disable HTTP authentication and use the guest account only for the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol. +Anonymous logon to disable HTTP authentication, and use the guest account only for the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol. Prompt for user name and password to query users for user IDs and passwords. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session. -Automatic logon only in Intranet zone to query users for user IDs and passwords in other zones. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session. +Automatic logon, only in Intranet zone to query users for user IDs and passwords in other zones. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session. Automatic logon with current user name and password to attempt logon using Windows NT Challenge Response (also known as NTLM authentication). If Windows NT Challenge Response is supported by the server, the logon uses the user's network user name and password for logon. If Windows NT Challenge Response is not supported by the server, the user is queried to provide the user name and password. @@ -6139,13 +6142,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. @@ -6189,9 +6192,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute signed managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute signed managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute signed managed components. @@ -6239,7 +6242,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether or not the "Open File - Security Warning" message appears when the user tries to open executable files or other potentially unsafe files (from an intranet file share by using File Explorer, for example). +This policy setting controls, whether or not the "Open File - Security Warning" message appears when the user tries to open executable files or other potentially unsafe files (from an intranet file share by using File Explorer, for example). If you enable this policy setting and set the drop-down box to Enable, these files open without a security warning. If you set the drop-down box to Prompt, a security warning appears before the files open. @@ -6289,7 +6292,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened, when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing. @@ -6339,13 +6342,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried to choose, whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -6389,7 +6392,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -6439,7 +6442,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -6487,7 +6490,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -6537,11 +6540,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into this zone. -If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. +If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. If you do not configure this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. @@ -6587,9 +6590,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag, and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -6637,7 +6640,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -6687,7 +6690,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -6695,7 +6698,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -6739,7 +6743,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -6789,13 +6793,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. +This policy setting determines, whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. +If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. @@ -6897,7 +6901,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -6947,13 +6951,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. @@ -7000,7 +7004,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting prevents intranet sites from being opened in any browser except Internet Explorer. > [!NOTE] -> If the [InternetExplorer/SendSitesNotInEnterpriseSiteListToEdg](#internetexplorer-policies)e policy is not enabled, then this policy has no effect. +> If the [InternetExplorer/SendSitesNotInEnterpriseSiteListToEdge](#internetexplorer-policies) policy is not enabled, then this policy has no effect. If you enable this policy, all intranet sites are opened in Internet Explorer 11. The only exceptions are sites listed in your Enterprise Mode Site List. If you disable or do not configure this policy, all intranet sites are automatically opened in Microsoft Edge. @@ -7073,7 +7077,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -7123,7 +7127,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -7173,7 +7177,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -7221,7 +7225,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -7271,13 +7275,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. @@ -7321,9 +7325,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -7371,7 +7375,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -7421,7 +7425,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -7429,7 +7433,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -7473,7 +7478,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -7523,13 +7528,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. +This policy setting determines, whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. +If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. @@ -7631,7 +7636,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -7681,13 +7686,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. @@ -7731,7 +7736,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -7781,7 +7786,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -7831,7 +7836,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -7879,7 +7884,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -7929,13 +7934,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. @@ -7979,9 +7984,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage whether, .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -8029,7 +8034,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -8079,7 +8084,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -8087,7 +8092,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -8131,7 +8137,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -8239,7 +8245,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -8289,13 +8295,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. @@ -8345,7 +8351,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -8395,13 +8401,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried to choose, whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -8445,7 +8451,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -8495,7 +8501,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -8543,7 +8549,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -8593,13 +8599,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. @@ -8643,9 +8649,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -8693,7 +8699,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -8743,7 +8749,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -8751,7 +8757,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -8795,7 +8802,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -8897,13 +8904,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. @@ -8947,7 +8954,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -8997,7 +9004,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -9047,7 +9054,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -9095,7 +9102,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -9145,13 +9152,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. @@ -9195,9 +9202,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -9245,7 +9252,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -9295,7 +9302,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -9303,7 +9310,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -9347,7 +9355,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -9455,7 +9463,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -9505,13 +9513,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. @@ -9555,7 +9563,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -9605,7 +9613,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -9655,7 +9663,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -9703,7 +9711,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -9753,13 +9761,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. @@ -9803,9 +9811,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -9853,7 +9861,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -9903,7 +9911,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -9911,7 +9919,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -9955,7 +9964,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -10005,7 +10014,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage ActiveX controls not marked as safe. +This policy setting allows you to manage, ActiveX controls not marked as safe. If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX controls are run, loaded with parameters, and scripted without setting object safety for untrusted data or scripts. This setting is not recommended, except for secure and administered zones. This setting causes both unsafe and safe controls to be initialized and scripted, ignoring the Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting option. @@ -10063,7 +10072,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -10113,9 +10122,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open additional windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow additional windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open additional windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow additional windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open other windows and frames from other domains or access applications from different domains. @@ -10163,7 +10172,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -10213,7 +10222,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -10263,7 +10272,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -10311,7 +10320,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -10365,9 +10374,9 @@ This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. @@ -10411,9 +10420,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -10461,7 +10470,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -10511,7 +10520,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls whether, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -10519,7 +10528,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -10563,7 +10573,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -10671,7 +10681,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -10721,13 +10731,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. @@ -10821,7 +10831,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer MIME sniffing will prevent promotion of a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. +This policy setting determines, whether Internet Explorer MIME sniffing will prevent promotion of a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. If you enable this policy setting, MIME sniffing will never promote a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. @@ -10871,7 +10881,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to specify what is displayed when the user opens a new tab. +This policy setting allows you to specify, what is displayed when the user opens a new tab. If you enable this policy setting, you can choose which page to display when the user opens a new tab: blank page (about:blank), the first home page, the new tab page or the new tab page with my news feed. @@ -10933,7 +10943,7 @@ Supported values: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Notification bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes when file or code installs are restricted. By default, the Notification bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the Notification bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes when file or code installs are restricted. By default, the Notification bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you enable this policy setting, the Notification bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer Processes. @@ -11079,7 +11089,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Internet Explorer places restrictions on each Web page it opens. The restrictions are dependent upon the location of the Web page (Internet, Intranet, Local Machine zone, etc.). Web pages on the local computer have the fewest security restrictions and reside in the Local Machine zone, making the Local Machine security zone a prime target for malicious users. Zone Elevation also disables JavaScript navigation if there is no security context. +Internet Explorer places restrictions on each Web page it opens. The restrictions are dependent upon the location of the Web page (Internet, Intranet, Local Machine zone, etc.). Web pages on the local computer have the fewest security restrictions and reside in the Local Machine zone, making the Local Machine security zone a prime target for malicious users. Zone Elevation also disables JavaScript navigation, if there is no security context. If you enable this policy setting, any zone can be protected from zone elevation by Internet Explorer processes. @@ -11131,9 +11141,9 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to stop users from seeing the "Run this time" button and from running specific outdated ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer. -If you enable this policy setting, users won't see the "Run this time" button on the warning message that appears when Internet Explorer blocks an outdated ActiveX control. +If you enable this policy setting, users won't see the "Run this time" button on the warning message that appears, when Internet Explorer blocks an outdated ActiveX control. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users will see the "Run this time" button on the warning message that appears when Internet Explorer blocks an outdated ActiveX control. Clicking this button lets the user run the outdated ActiveX control once. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users will see the "Run this time" button on the warning message that appears, when Internet Explorer blocks an outdated ActiveX control. Clicking this button lets the user run the outdated ActiveX control once. For more information, see "Outdated ActiveX Controls" in the Internet Explorer TechNet library. From c2b432c3546ec3ed6e3b19cc4571132468bea3b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 19:42:42 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 182/192] improved consistency in articles --- .../mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md | 32 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md index 3d81f7dea8..90b966d970 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md @@ -11289,7 +11289,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -11339,7 +11339,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether script code on pages in the zone is run. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether script code on pages in the zone is run. If you enable this policy setting, script code on pages in the zone can run automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow script code on pages in the zone to run. @@ -11389,7 +11389,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -11439,7 +11439,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -11537,7 +11537,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether scripts can perform a clipboard operation (for example, cut, copy, and paste) in a specified region. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether scripts can perform a clipboard operation (for example, cut, copy, and paste) in a specified region. If you enable this policy setting, a script can perform a clipboard operation. @@ -11589,7 +11589,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can drag files or copy and paste files from a source within the zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether users can drag files or copy and paste files from a source within the zone. If you enable this policy setting, users can drag files or copy and paste files from this zone automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to drag or copy files from this zone. @@ -11639,7 +11639,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether file downloads are permitted from the zone. This option is determined by the zone of the page with the link causing the download, not the zone from which the file is delivered. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether file downloads are permitted from the zone. This option is determined by the zone of the page with the link causing the download, not the zone from which the file is delivered. If you enable this policy setting, files can be downloaded from the zone. @@ -11689,7 +11689,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -11739,13 +11739,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone. If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. @@ -11839,7 +11839,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether a user's browser can be redirected to another Web page if the author of the Web page uses the Meta Refresh setting (tag) to redirect browsers to another Web page. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether a user's browser can be redirected to another Web page, if the author of the Web page uses the Meta Refresh setting (tag) to redirect browsers to another Web page. If you enable this policy setting, a user's browser that loads a page containing an active Meta Refresh setting can be redirected to another Web page. @@ -11889,9 +11889,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -11941,7 +11941,7 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting controls whether or not the user is prompted to allow ActiveX controls to run on websites other than the website that installed the ActiveX control. -If you enable this policy setting, the user is prompted before ActiveX controls can run from websites in this zone. The user can choose to allow the control to run from the current site or from all sites. +If you enable this policy setting, the user is prompted before ActiveX controls can run from websites in this zone. The user can choose to allow the control, to run from the current site or from all sites. If you disable this policy setting, the user does not see the per-site ActiveX prompt, and ActiveX controls can run from all sites in this zone. @@ -11987,7 +11987,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether or not the user is allowed to run the TDC ActiveX control on websites. +This policy setting controls, whether or not the user is allowed to run the TDC ActiveX control on websites. If you enable this policy setting, the TDC ActiveX control will not run from websites in this zone. From 0da200139786c3c46ca7c9094148ae7b6332fbba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2022 11:36:54 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 183/192] improved consistency in the articles --- .../mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md | 145 ++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 77 insertions(+), 68 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md index 90b966d970..1f621319a6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer.md @@ -12035,13 +12035,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage restrictions on script-initiated pop-up windows and windows that include the title and status bars. +This policy setting allows you to manage restrictions on script-initiated pop-up windows, and windows that include the title and status bars. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Restrictions security will not apply in this zone. The security zone runs without the added layer of security provided by this feature. -If you disable this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows that include the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process. +If you disable this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows, and windows that include the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows that include the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows, and windows that include the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone<> as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process. @@ -12085,7 +12085,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether a page can control embedded WebBrowser controls via script. +This policy setting determines, whether a page can control embedded WebBrowser controls via script. If you enable this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser control is allowed. @@ -12135,7 +12135,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -12185,7 +12185,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -12193,7 +12193,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -12237,7 +12238,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether script is allowed to update the status bar within the zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether script is allowed to update the status bar within the zone. If you enable this policy setting, script is allowed to update the status bar. @@ -12285,7 +12286,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -12335,7 +12336,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether VBScript can be run on pages from the specified zone in Internet Explorer. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether VBScript can be run on pages from the specified zone in Internet Explorer. If you selected Enable in the drop-down box, VBScript can run without user intervention. @@ -12387,13 +12388,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. +This policy setting determines, whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. +If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. @@ -12437,7 +12438,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether users may download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone. If you enable this policy, users can download signed controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to download controls signed by publishers who aren't trusted. Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded. @@ -12487,7 +12488,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. Such code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether users may download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. Such code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. If you enable this policy setting, users can run unsigned controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow the unsigned control to run. @@ -12537,7 +12538,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy controls whether or not the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter will detect and prevent cross-site script injections into websites in this zone. +This policy controls, whether or not the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter will detect and prevent cross-site script injections into websites in this zone. If you enable this policy setting, the XSS Filter is turned on for sites in this zone, and the XSS Filter attempts to block cross-site script injections. @@ -12585,15 +12586,15 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. +This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in different windows. -If you enable this policy setting and click Enable, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. +If you enable this policy setting and click Enable, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. -If you enable this policy setting and click Disable, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when both the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. +If you enable this policy setting and click Disable, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain, when both the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. -In Internet Explorer 10, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. +In Internet Explorer 10, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in different windows. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. -In Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, if you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. +In Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, if you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. @@ -12637,15 +12638,15 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. +This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. -If you enable this policy setting and click Enable, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting. +If you enable this policy setting and click Enable, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting. -If you enable this policy setting and click Disable, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. +If you enable this policy setting and click Disable, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. -In Internet Explorer 10, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. +In Internet Explorer 10, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. -In Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. +In Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, if you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain, when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog. @@ -12739,13 +12740,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether or not local path information is sent when the user is uploading a file via an HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. For instance, files sent from the user's desktop may contain the user name as a part of the path. +This policy setting controls, whether or not local path information is sent when the user is uploading a file via an HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. For instance, files sent from the user's desktop may contain the user name as a part of the path. If you enable this policy setting, path information is sent when the user is uploading a file via an HTML form. If you disable this policy setting, path information is removed when the user is uploading a file via an HTML form. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether path information is sent when he or she is uploading a file via an HTML form. By default, path information is sent. +If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether path information is sent, when he or she is uploading a file via an HTML form. By default, path information is sent. @@ -12847,7 +12848,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -12897,7 +12898,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether applications may be run and files may be downloaded from an IFRAME reference in the HTML of the pages in this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether applications may be run and files may be downloaded from an IFRAME reference in the HTML of the pages in this zone. If you enable this policy setting, users can run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone. @@ -12951,7 +12952,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to manage settings for logon options. If you enable this policy setting, you can choose from the following logon options. -Anonymous logon to disable HTTP authentication and use the guest account only for the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol. +Anonymous logon to disable HTTP authentication, and use the guest account only for the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol. Prompt for user name and password to query users for user IDs and passwords. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session. @@ -13005,9 +13006,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open additional windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow additional windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open additional windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow additional windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open other windows and frames from other domains or access applications from different domains. @@ -13055,7 +13056,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether ActiveX controls and plug-ins can be run on pages from the specified zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether ActiveX controls and plug-ins can be run on pages from the specified zone. If you enable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins can run without user intervention. @@ -13107,9 +13108,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute signed managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute signed managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute signed managed components. @@ -13157,7 +13158,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether an ActiveX control marked safe for scripting can interact with a script. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether an ActiveX control marked safe for scripting can interact with a script. If you enable this policy setting, script interaction can occur automatically without user intervention. @@ -13209,7 +13210,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether applets are exposed to scripts within the zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether applets are exposed to scripts within the zone. If you enable this policy setting, scripts can access applets automatically without user intervention. @@ -13261,7 +13262,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether or not the "Open File - Security Warning" message appears when the user tries to open executable files or other potentially unsafe files (from an intranet file share by using File Explorer, for example). +This policy setting controls, whether or not the "Open File - Security Warning" message appears, when the user tries to open executable files or other potentially unsafe files (from an intranet file share by using File Explorer, for example). If you enable this policy setting and set the drop-down box to Enable, these files open without a security warning. If you set the drop-down box to Prompt, a security warning appears before the files open. @@ -13361,7 +13362,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing. @@ -13411,13 +13412,13 @@ ADMX Info: -Internet Explorer allows scripts to programmatically open, resize, and reposition windows of various types. The Window Restrictions security feature restricts popup windows and prohibits scripts from displaying windows in which the title and status bars are not visible to the user or obfuscate other Windows' title and status bars. +Internet Explorer allows scripts to programmatically open, resize, and reposition windows of various types. The Window Restrictions security feature restricts pop-up windows, and prohibits scripts from displaying windows in which the title and status bars are not visible to the user or obfuscate other Windows' title and status bars. -If you enable this policy setting, popup windows and other restrictions apply for File Explorer and Internet Explorer processes. +If you enable this policy setting, pop-up windows and other restrictions apply for File Explorer and Internet Explorer processes. -If you disable this policy setting, scripts can continue to create popup windows and windows that obfuscate other windows. +If you disable this policy setting, scripts can continue to create pop-up windows and windows that obfuscate other windows. -If you do not configure this policy setting, popup windows and other restrictions apply for File Explorer and Internet Explorer processes. +If you do not configure this policy setting, pop-up windows and other restrictions apply for File Explorer and Internet Explorer processes. @@ -13463,7 +13464,10 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to restrict the search providers that appear in the Search box in Internet Explorer to those defined in the list of policy keys for search providers (found under [HKCU or HKLM\Software\policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes]). Normally, search providers can be added from third-party toolbars or in Setup, but the user can also add them from a search provider's website. -If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot configure the list of search providers on his or her computer, and any default providers installed do not appear (including providers installed from other applications). The only providers that appear are those in the list of policy keys for search providers. Note: This list can be created through a custom administrative template file. For information about creating this custom administrative template file, see the Internet Explorer documentation on search providers. +If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot configure the list of search providers on his or her computer, and any default providers installed do not appear (including providers installed from other applications). The only providers that appear are those in the list of policy keys for search providers. + +> [!NOTE] +> This list can be created through a custom administrative template file. For information about creating this custom administrative template file, see the Internet Explorer documentation on search providers. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure his or her list of search providers. @@ -13560,7 +13564,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This setting lets you decide whether to open all sites not included in the Enterprise Mode Site List in Microsoft Edge. If you use this setting, you must also turn on the [InternetExplorer/AllowEnterpriseModeSiteList ](#internetexplorer-policies) policy setting and you must include at least one site in the Enterprise Mode Site List. +This setting lets you decide, whether to open all sites not included in the Enterprise Mode Site List in Microsoft Edge. If you use this setting, you must also turn on the [InternetExplorer/AllowEnterpriseModeSiteList ](#internetexplorer-policies) policy setting, and you must include at least one site in the Enterprise Mode Site List. If you enable this setting, it automatically opens all sites not included in the Enterprise Mode Site List in Microsoft Edge. @@ -13679,7 +13683,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. @@ -13729,7 +13733,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. +This policy setting manages, whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations. If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed. @@ -13779,7 +13783,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. +This policy setting determines, whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. @@ -13827,7 +13831,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. @@ -13877,11 +13881,11 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into this zone. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into this zone. -If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. +If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. -If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. +If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone, as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. If you do not configure this policy setting, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. @@ -13927,9 +13931,9 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine, whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. @@ -13977,7 +13981,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage whether the user can run scriptlets. +This policy setting allows you to manage, whether the user can run scriptlets. If you enable this policy setting, the user can run scriptlets. @@ -14027,7 +14031,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +This policy setting controls, whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -14035,7 +14039,8 @@ If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen does not scan p If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether Windows Defender SmartScreen scans pages in this zone for malicious content. -Note: In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter scans pages in this zone for malicious content. +> [!NOTE] +> In Internet Explorer 7, this policy setting controls whether Phishing Filter, scans pages in this zone for malicious content. @@ -14079,7 +14084,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured. +This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored, if this policy setting is appropriately configured. If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser's history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. @@ -14129,13 +14134,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. +This policy setting determines, whether Internet Explorer runs antimalware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. -If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. +If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. -If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. +If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your antimalware program, to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings. @@ -14237,7 +14242,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations. -Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O. +Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer), and user-controlled file I/O. High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running. @@ -14287,13 +14292,13 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains. +This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames, and access of applications across different domains. -If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. +If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains. -If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains and access applications from other domains. +If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from other domains, and access applications from other domains. @@ -14309,3 +14314,7 @@ ADMX Info:
    + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From 7d6a6767d1bdcca0f06d428f4fee4330d24d32c2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shesh <56231259+sheshachary@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2022 17:43:47 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 184/192] improved consistency in the article --- .../mdm/policy-csp-education.md | 11 +-- .../mdm/policy-csp-enterprisecloudprint.md | 26 +++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-errorreporting.md | 16 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-eventlogservice.md | 17 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-experience.md | 82 +++++++++---------- .../mdm/policy-csp-exploitguard.md | 9 +- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-feeds.md | 7 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-fileexplorer.md | 9 +- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-games.md | 10 ++- .../mdm/policy-csp-handwriting.md | 11 +-- .../mdm/policy-csp-humanpresence.md | 18 ++-- 11 files changed, 109 insertions(+), 107 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-education.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-education.md index f6a9f6207d..edab7bcabf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-education.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-education.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Education -
    @@ -35,7 +34,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -52,7 +50,6 @@ manager: dansimp |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -
    @@ -66,7 +63,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting allows you to control whether graphing functionality is available in the Windows Calculator app. If you disable this policy setting, graphing functionality won't be accessible in the Windows Calculator app. If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, you'll be able to access graphing functionality. +This policy setting allows you to control, whether graphing functionality is available in the Windows Calculator app. If you disable this policy setting, graphing functionality won't be accessible in the Windows Calculator app. If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, you'll be able to access graphing functionality. ADMX Info: @@ -99,7 +96,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -
    @@ -186,7 +182,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -
    @@ -209,6 +204,8 @@ The policy value is expected to be a `````` separated list of printer na
    - +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-enterprisecloudprint.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-enterprisecloudprint.md index 92d148da45..df2804c31e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-enterprisecloudprint.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-enterprisecloudprint.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - EnterpriseCloudPrint - -
    @@ -42,7 +40,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -72,11 +69,11 @@ manager: dansimp -Specifies the authentication endpoint for acquiring OAuth tokens. This policy must target ./User, otherwise it fails. +Specifies the authentication endpoint for acquiring OAuth tokens. This policy must target ./User, otherwise it fails. -The datatype is a string. +Supported datatype is string. -The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain the URL of an endpoint. For example, "https://azuretenant.contoso.com/adfs". +The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain the URL of an endpoint. For example, ```https://azuretenant.contoso.com/adfs```. @@ -112,7 +109,7 @@ The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain the UR Specifies the GUID of a client application authorized to retrieve OAuth tokens from the OAuthAuthority. This policy must target ./User, otherwise it fails. -The datatype is a string. +Supported datatype is string. The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain a GUID. For example, "E1CF1107-FF90-4228-93BF-26052DD2C714". @@ -150,7 +147,7 @@ The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain a GUID Specifies the per-user resource URL for which access is requested by the enterprise cloud print client during OAuth authentication. This policy must target ./User, otherwise it fails. -The datatype is a string. +Supported datatype is string. The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain a URL. For example, "http://MicrosoftEnterpriseCloudPrint/CloudPrint". @@ -188,9 +185,9 @@ The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain a URL. Specifies the per-user end point for discovering cloud printers. This policy must target ./User, otherwise it fails. -The datatype is a string. +Supported datatype is string. -The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain the URL of an endpoint. For example, "https://cloudprinterdiscovery.contoso.com". +The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain the URL of an endpoint. For example, ```https://cloudprinterdiscovery.contoso.com```. @@ -226,7 +223,7 @@ The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain the UR Defines the maximum number of printers that should be queried from a discovery end point. This policy must target ./User, otherwise it fails. -The datatype is an integer. +Supported datatype is integer. @@ -262,9 +259,9 @@ The datatype is an integer. Specifies the per-user resource URL for which access is requested by the Mopria discovery client during OAuth authentication. This policy must target ./User, otherwise it fails. -The datatype is a string. +Supported datatype is string. -The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain a URL. For example, "http://MopriaDiscoveryService/CloudPrint". +The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain a URL. For example, ```http://MopriaDiscoveryService/CloudPrint```. @@ -273,3 +270,6 @@ The default value is an empty string. Otherwise, the value should contain a URL. +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-errorreporting.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-errorreporting.md index 4e936900f9..720f5cae3c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-errorreporting.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-errorreporting.md @@ -15,11 +15,11 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - ErrorReporting > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -44,7 +44,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -84,7 +83,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can add specific event types to a list by - 2 (Send parameters): Windows Error Reporting automatically sends the minimum data required to check for an existing solution, and Windows prompts the user for consent to send any extra data requested by Microsoft. -- 3 (Send parameters and safe extra data): Windows Error Reporting automatically sends the minimum data required to check for an existing solution, and data which Windows has determined (within a high probability) doesn't contain personally identifiable data, and prompts the user for consent to send any extra data requested by Microsoft. +- 3 (Send parameters and safe extra data): Windows Error Reporting automatically sends the minimum data required to check for an existing solution, and data which Windows has determined (within a high probability) doesn't contain personally identifiable data, and prompts the user for consent, to send any extra data requested by Microsoft. - 4 (Send all data): Any data requested by Microsoft is sent automatically. @@ -131,7 +130,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting turns off Windows Error Reporting, so that reports aren't collected or sent to either Microsoft or internal servers within your organization when software unexpectedly stops working or fails. +This policy setting turns off Windows Error Reporting, so that reports aren't collected or sent to either Microsoft or internal servers within your organization, when software unexpectedly stops working or fails. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Error Reporting doesn't send any problem information to Microsoft. Additionally, solution information isn't available in Security and Maintenance in Control Panel. @@ -178,7 +177,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether users are shown an error dialog box that lets them report an error. +This policy setting controls, whether users are shown an error dialog box that lets them report an error. If you enable this policy setting, users are notified in a dialog box that an error has occurred, and can display more details about the error. If the Configure Error Reporting policy setting is also enabled, the user can also report the error. @@ -229,7 +228,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether extra data in support of error reports can be sent to Microsoft automatically. +This policy setting controls, whether extra data in support of error reports can be sent to Microsoft automatically. If you enable this policy setting, any extra data requests from Microsoft in response to a Windows Error Reporting report are automatically declined, without notification to the user. @@ -298,3 +297,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eventlogservice.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eventlogservice.md index f5ee67d449..1616de5ece 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eventlogservice.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-eventlogservice.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - EventLogService - -
    @@ -36,7 +34,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -66,13 +63,14 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size. +This policy setting controls Event Log behavior, when the log file reaches its maximum size. If you enable this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events aren't written to the log and are lost. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events overwrite old events. -Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting. +> [!NOTE] +> Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting. @@ -119,7 +117,7 @@ This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. If you enable this policy setting, you can configure the maximum log file size to be between 1 megabyte (1024 kilobytes) and 2 terabytes (2,147,483,647 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the maximum size of the log file will be set to the locally configured value. This value can be changed by the local administrator using the Log Properties dialog and it defaults to 20 megabytes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the maximum size of the log file will be set to the locally configured value. This value can be changed by the local administrator using the Log Properties dialog, and it defaults to 20 megabytes. @@ -166,7 +164,7 @@ This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. If you enable this policy setting, you can configure the maximum log file size to be between 1 megabyte (1024 kilobytes) and 2 terabytes (2,147,483,647 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the maximum size of the log file will be set to the locally configured value. This value can be changed by the local administrator using the Log Properties dialog and it defaults to 20 megabytes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the maximum size of the log file will be set to the locally configured value. This value can be changed by the local administrator using the Log Properties dialog, and it defaults to 20 megabytes. @@ -213,7 +211,7 @@ This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. If you enable this policy setting, you can configure the maximum log file size to be between 1 megabyte (1024 kilobytes) and 2 terabytes (2,147,483,647 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the maximum size of the log file will be set to the locally configured value. This value can be changed by the local administrator using the Log Properties dialog and it defaults to 20 megabytes. +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the maximum size of the log file will be set to the locally configured value. This value can be changed by the local administrator using the Log Properties dialog, and it defaults to 20 megabytes. @@ -231,3 +229,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience.md index 1b295a8323..b25dbf8552 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Experience - -
    @@ -99,7 +97,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -131,7 +128,7 @@ manager: dansimp Allows history of clipboard items to be stored in memory. -Value type is integer. Supported values: +Supported value type is integer. Supported values are: - 0 - Not allowed - 1 - Allowed (default) @@ -207,8 +204,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 (default) – Allowed @@ -252,8 +249,8 @@ Most restricted value is 0. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 (default) – Allowed @@ -291,7 +288,7 @@ This policy turns on Find My Device. When Find My Device is on, the device and its location are registered in the cloud so that the device can be located when the user initiates a Find command from account.microsoft.com. In Windows 10, version 1709 devices that are compatible with active digitizers, enabling Find My Device will also allow the user to view the last location of use of their active digitizer on their device; this location is stored locally on the user's device after each use of their active digitizer. -When Find My Device is off, the device and its location aren't registered and the Find My Device feature won't work. In Windows 10, version 1709 the user won't be able to view the location of the last use of their active digitizer on their device. +When Find My Device is off, the device and its location aren't registered, and the Find My Device feature won't work. In Windows 10, version 1709 the user won't be able to view the location of the last use of their active digitizer on their device. @@ -305,8 +302,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 (default) – Allowed @@ -345,15 +342,14 @@ Specifies whether to allow the user to delete the workplace account using the wo > [!NOTE] > The MDM server can always remotely delete the account. - Most restricted value is 0. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 (default) – Allowed @@ -531,7 +527,7 @@ This policy allows you to prevent Windows from using diagnostic data to provide Diagnostic data can include browser, app and feature usage, depending on the "Diagnostic and usage data" setting value. > [!NOTE] -> This setting doesn't control Cortana cutomized experiences because there are separate policies to configure it. +> This setting doesn't control Cortana customized experiences because there are separate policies to configure it. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -547,8 +543,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 (default) – Allowed @@ -585,7 +581,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only available for Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education. - Specifies whether to allow app and content suggestions from third-party software publishers in Windows spotlight features like lock screen spotlight, suggested apps in the Start menu, and Windows tips. Users may still see suggestions for Microsoft features, apps, and services. @@ -638,7 +633,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > Prior to Windows 10, version 1803, this policy had User scope. - This policy allows IT admins to turn on experiences that are typically for consumers only, such as Start suggestions, Membership notifications, Post-OOBE app install and redirect tiles. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -655,8 +649,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 – Allowed @@ -693,8 +687,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: > [!NOTE] > This policy is only available for Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education. - -Specifies whether to turn off all Windows spotlight features at once. If you enable this policy setting, Windows spotlight on lock screen, Windows Tips, Microsoft consumer features and other related features will be turned off. You should enable this policy setting if your goal is to minimize network traffic from target devices. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows spotlight features are allowed and may be controlled individually using their corresponding policy settings. +Specifies whether to turn off all Windows spotlight features at once. If you enable this policy setting, Windows spotlight on lock screen, Windows Tips, Microsoft consumer features, and other related features will be turned off. You should enable this policy setting, if your goal is to minimize network traffic from target devices. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Windows spotlight features are allowed and may be controlled individually using their corresponding policy settings. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -710,8 +703,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 (default) – Allowed @@ -762,8 +755,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 (default) – Allowed @@ -815,8 +808,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 - Not allowed. -- 1 - Allowed. +- 0 - Not allowed +- 1 - Allowed @@ -851,7 +844,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy setting lets you turn off the Windows spotlight Windows welcome experience feature. +This policy setting lets you turn off the Windows spotlight, and Windows welcome experience feature. The Windows welcome experience feature introduces onboard users to Windows; for example, launching Microsoft Edge with a webpage that highlights new features. If you enable this policy, the Windows welcome experience will no longer be displayed when there are updates and changes to Windows and its apps. If you disable or don't configure this policy, the Windows welcome experience will be launched to inform onboard users about what's new, changed, and suggested. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -868,8 +861,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Not allowed. -- 1 (default) – Allowed. +- 0 – Not allowed +- 1 (default) – Allowed @@ -917,8 +910,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Disabled. -- 1 (default) – Enabled. +- 0 – Disabled +- 1 (default) – Enabled @@ -954,7 +947,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to configure the Chat icon on the taskbar. -The values for this policy are 0, 1, 2, and 3. This policy defaults to 0 if not enabled. +The values for this policy are 0, 1, 2, and 3. This policy defaults to 0, if not enabled. - 0 - Not Configured: The Chat icon will be configured according to the defaults for your Windows edition. - 1 - Show: The Chat icon will be displayed on the taskbar by default. Users can show or hide it in Settings. @@ -997,10 +990,9 @@ The values for this policy are 0, 1, 2, and 3. This policy defaults to 0 if not > [!NOTE] -> This policy is only available for Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education. +> This policy is only available for Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education. - -Allows IT admins to specify whether spotlight should be used on the user's lock screen. If your organization doesn't have an Enterprise spotlight content service, then this policy will behave the same as a setting of 1. +Allows IT admins to specify, whether spotlight should be used on the user's lock screen. If your organization doesn't have an Enterprise spotlight content service, then this policy will behave the same as a setting of 1. @@ -1066,8 +1058,8 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 (default) – Disabled. -- 1 – Enabled. +- 0 (default) – Disabled +- 1 – Enabled @@ -1174,7 +1166,6 @@ Supported values: - 0 (default) - Allowed/turned on. The "browser" group synchronizes automatically between users' devices and lets users make changes. - 2 - Prevented/turned off. The "browser" group doesn't use the _Sync your Settings_ option. - _**Sync the browser settings automatically**_ Set both **DoNotSyncBrowserSettings** and **PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing** to 0 (Allowed/turned on). @@ -1273,7 +1264,7 @@ _**Prevent syncing of browser settings and let users turn on syncing**_ Validation procedure: 1. Select **More > Settings**. -1. See if the setting is enabled or disabled based on your selection. +1. See, if the setting is enabled or disabled based on your selection. @@ -1314,7 +1305,7 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the lock option is shown in the User Tile men If you disable this policy setting, the lock option is never shown in the User Tile menu. -If you don't configure this policy setting, the lock option is shown in the User Tile menu. Users can choose if they want to show the lock in the user tile menu from the Power Options control panel. +If you don't configure this policy setting, the lock option is shown in the User Tile menu. Users can choose, if they want to show the lock in the user tile menu from the Power Options control panel. @@ -1340,5 +1331,8 @@ Supported values:
    - + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-exploitguard.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-exploitguard.md index 993a0fc5d6..80582e1ec2 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-exploitguard.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-exploitguard.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - ExploitGuard - -
    @@ -27,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -102,4 +99,8 @@ Here is an example:
    - \ No newline at end of file + + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-feeds.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-feeds.md index cb123a910c..f8a8f5eea5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-feeds.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-feeds.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Feeds -
    @@ -26,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -56,7 +54,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting specifies whether news and interests is allowed on the device. +This policy setting specifies, whether news and interests is allowed on the device. The values for this policy are 1 and 0. This policy defaults to 1. @@ -78,3 +76,6 @@ ADMX Info: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-fileexplorer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-fileexplorer.md index 035ce7ada8..b46e93af9c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-fileexplorer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-fileexplorer.md @@ -15,11 +15,11 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - FileExplorer > [!TIP] -> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). > > You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). > -> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).
    @@ -48,7 +48,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -353,3 +352,7 @@ ADMX Info: + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-games.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-games.md index b0f6f9b900..e6fde52f63 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-games.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-games.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Games - -
    @@ -27,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -57,7 +54,9 @@ manager: dansimp -Added in Windows 10, version 1709. Specifies whether advanced gaming services can be used. These services may send data to Microsoft or publishers of games that use these services. Value type is integer. +Added in Windows 10, version 1709. Specifies whether advanced gaming services can be used. These services may send data to Microsoft or publishers of games that use these services. + +Supported value type is integer. @@ -73,3 +72,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-handwriting.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-handwriting.md index 4c1d020a80..8602af165b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-handwriting.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-handwriting.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - Handwriting - -
    @@ -27,7 +25,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -61,9 +58,9 @@ This policy allows an enterprise to configure the default mode for the handwriti The handwriting panel has two modes - floats near the text box, or docked to the bottom of the screen. The default configuration is the one floating near text box. If you want the panel to be fixed or docked, use this policy to fix it to the bottom of the screen. -In floating mode, the content is hidden behind a flying-in panel and results in end-user dissatisfaction. The end-user will need to drag the flying-in panel to see the rest of the content. In the fixed mode, the flying-in panel is fixed to the bottom of the screen and doesn't require any user interaction. +In floating mode, the content is hidden behind a flying-in panel and results in end-user dissatisfaction. The end-user will need to drag the flying-in panel, to see the rest of the content. In the fixed mode, the flying-in panel is fixed to the bottom of the screen and doesn't require any user interaction. -The docked mode is especially useful in Kiosk mode where you don't expect the end-user to drag the flying-in panel out of the way. +The docked mode is especially useful in Kiosk mode, where you don't expect the end-user to drag the flying-in panel out of the way. @@ -86,3 +83,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: + +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-humanpresence.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-humanpresence.md index 7bd974a38c..8b672ccbbf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-humanpresence.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-humanpresence.md @@ -14,8 +14,6 @@ manager: dansimp # Policy CSP - HumanPresence - -
    @@ -33,7 +31,6 @@ manager: dansimp -
    @@ -63,7 +60,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy specifies whether the device can lock when a human presence sensor detects a human. +This policy specifies, whether the device can lock when a human presence sensor detects a human. @@ -80,7 +77,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 2 = ForcedOff - 1 = ForcedOn - 0 = DefaultToUserChoice -- Defaults to 0. +- Defaults to 0 @@ -113,7 +110,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy specifies whether the device can lock when a human presence sensor detects a human. +This policy specifies, whether the device can lock when a human presence sensor detects a human. @@ -130,7 +127,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 2 = ForcedOff - 1 = ForcedOn - 0 = DefaultToUserChoice -- Defaults to 0. +- Defaults to 0 @@ -163,7 +160,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy specifies at what distance the sensor wakes up when it sees a human in seconds. +This policy specifies, at what distance the sensor wakes up when it sees a human in seconds. @@ -175,7 +172,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Integer value that specifies whether the device can lock when a human presence sensor detects a human. +Integer value that specifies, whether the device can lock when a human presence sensor detects a human. The following list shows the supported values: @@ -191,3 +188,6 @@ The following list shows the supported values: +## Related topics + +[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md) \ No newline at end of file From e643131ffe4ffd63b462b2aa8cb5e212c4414325 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nimisha Satapathy Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2022 15:39:47 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 185/192] Updated --- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-wincal.md | 10 ++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsconnectnow.md | 21 ++++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsexplorer.md | 43 +++++++------------ .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsmediaplayer.md | 4 +- ...policy-csp-admx-windowsremotemanagement.md | 4 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-winlogon.md | 4 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-wlansvc.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-admx-workfoldersclient.md | 3 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement.md | 1 - .../mdm/policy-csp-appvirtualization.md | 37 ++++++++-------- .../mdm/policy-csp-attachmentmanager.md | 2 +- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-audit.md | 14 ++++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-authentication.md | 2 +- .../mdm/policy-csp-autoplay.md | 8 ++-- .../mdm/policy-csp-bitlocker.md | 2 +- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bits.md | 6 +-- .../mdm/policy-csp-bluetooth.md | 6 +-- .../mdm/policy-csp-camera.md | 1 - .../mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md | 15 ++++--- .../mdm/policy-csp-controlpolicyconflict.md | 6 ++- 20 files changed, 97 insertions(+), 94 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wincal.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wincal.md index 25ce545184..ddb335eaf8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wincal.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wincal.md @@ -65,9 +65,8 @@ manager: dansimp Windows Calendar is a feature that allows users to manage appointments and tasks by creating personal calendars, publishing them, and subscribing to other users calendars. -If you enable this setting, Windows Calendar will be turned off. - -If you disable or do not configure this setting, Windows Calendar will be turned on. +- If you enable this setting, Windows Calendar will be turned off. +- If you disable or do not configure this setting, Windows Calendar will be turned on. The default is for Windows Calendar to be turned on. @@ -114,9 +113,8 @@ ADMX Info: Windows Calendar is a feature that allows users to manage appointments and tasks by creating personal calendars, publishing them, and subscribing to other users calendars. -If you enable this setting, Windows Calendar will be turned off. - -If you disable or do not configure this setting, Windows Calendar will be turned on. +- If you enable this setting, Windows Calendar will be turned off. +- If you disable or do not configure this setting, Windows Calendar will be turned on. The default is for Windows Calendar to be turned on. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsconnectnow.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsconnectnow.md index 1922a73f28..ab23a7e11c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsconnectnow.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsconnectnow.md @@ -68,9 +68,13 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting prohibits access to Windows Connect Now (WCN) wizards. -If you enable this policy setting, the wizards are turned off and users have no access to any of the wizard tasks. All the configuration-related tasks, including "Set up a wireless router or access point" and "Add a wireless device" are disabled. +- If you enable this policy setting, the wizards are turned off and users have no access to any of the wizard tasks. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can access the wizard tasks. They are "Set up a wireless router or access point" and "Add a wireless device." The default for this policy setting allows users to access all WCN wizards. +All the configuration-related tasks, including "Set up a wireless router or access point" and "Add a wireless device" are disabled. + +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can access the wizard tasks. + +They are "Set up a wireless router or access point" and "Add a wireless device." The default for this policy setting allows users to access all WCN wizards. @@ -113,9 +117,13 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting prohibits access to Windows Connect Now (WCN) wizards. -If you enable this policy setting, the wizards are turned off and users have no access to any of the wizard tasks. All the configuration-related tasks, including "Set up a wireless router or access point" and "Add a wireless device" are disabled. +- If you enable this policy setting, the wizards are turned off and users have no access to any of the wizard tasks. -If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can access the wizard tasks. They are "Set up a wireless router or access point" and "Add a wireless device." The default for this policy setting allows users to access all WCN wizards. +All the configuration-related tasks, including "Set up a wireless router or access point" and "Add a wireless device" are disabled. + +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can access the wizard tasks. + +They are "Set up a wireless router or access point" and "Add a wireless device." The default for this policy setting allows users to access all WCN wizards. @@ -161,9 +169,8 @@ This policy setting allows the configuration of wireless settings using Windows More options are available to allow discovery and configuration over a specific medium. -If you enable this policy setting, more choices are available to turn off the operations over a specific medium. - -If you disable this policy setting, operations are disabled over all media. +- If you enable this policy setting, more choices are available to turn off the operations over a specific medium. +- If you disable this policy setting, operations are disabled over all media. If you don't configure this policy setting, operations are enabled over all media. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsexplorer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsexplorer.md index 3046a4d8ab..bc33d0aa47 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsexplorer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsexplorer.md @@ -330,7 +330,6 @@ Enabling this policy will also turn off the preview pane and set the folder opti If you disable or not configure this policy, the default File Explorer behavior is applied to the user. - @@ -379,7 +378,6 @@ If you disable or do not configure this setting, the default behavior of not dis - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Display confirmation dialog when deleting files* @@ -426,7 +424,6 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, no changes are made to t - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Location where all default Library definition files for users/machines reside.* @@ -473,7 +470,6 @@ This disables access to user-defined properties, and properties stored in NTFS s - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Disable binding directly to IPropertySetStorage without intermediate layers.* @@ -529,7 +525,6 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy, all default Windows Libraries fe - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Turn off Windows Libraries features that rely on indexed file data* @@ -669,9 +664,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting determines whether remote paths can be used for file shortcut (.lnk file) icons. -If you enable this policy setting, file shortcut icons are allowed to be obtained from remote paths. - -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, file shortcut icons that use remote paths are prevented from being displayed. +- If you enable this policy setting, file shortcut icons are allowed to be obtained from remote paths. +- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, file shortcut icons that use remote paths are prevented from being displayed. > [!NOTE] > Allowing the use of remote paths in file shortcut icons can expose users’ computers to security risks. @@ -869,9 +863,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to turn off the display of snippets in Content view mode. -If you enable this policy setting, File Explorer will not display snippets in Content view mode. - -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, File Explorer shows snippets in Content view mode by default. +- If you enable this policy setting, File Explorer will not display snippets in Content view mode. +- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, File Explorer shows snippets in Content view mode by default. @@ -916,9 +909,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to manage whether a user may preview an item from this zone or display custom thumbnails in the preview pane in File Explorer. While this policy setting usually applies to items returned by OpenSearch queries using Search Connectors (which allow rich searching of remote sources from within the File Explorer), it might affect other items as well that are marked from this zone. For example, some application-specific items such as MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface) items that are returned as search results in File Explorer will be affected. MAPI items reside in the Internet zone, so disabling this policy for the Internet zone will prevent the previewing of these items in File Explorer. For the case of custom thumbnails, it is the zone of the thumbnail that is checked, not the zone of item. Typically these are the same but a source is able to define a specific location of a thumbnail that is different than the location of the item. -If you enable this policy setting, users can preview items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. - -If you disable this policy setting, users will be prevented from previewing items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. +- If you enable this policy setting, users can preview items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. +- If you disable this policy setting, users will be prevented from previewing items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. If you do not configure this policy setting, users can preview items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. @@ -967,9 +959,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to manage whether a user may preview an item from this zone or display custom thumbnails in the preview pane in File Explorer. While this policy setting usually applies to items returned by OpenSearch queries using Search Connectors (which allow rich searching of remote sources from within the File Explorer), it might affect other items as well that are marked from this zone. For example, some application-specific items such as MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface) items that are returned as search results in File Explorer will be affected. MAPI items reside in the Internet zone, so disabling this policy for the Internet zone will prevent the previewing of these items in File Explorer. For the case of custom thumbnails, it is the zone of the thumbnail that is checked, not the zone of item. Typically these are the same but a source is able to define a specific location of a thumbnail that is different than the location of the item. -If you enable this policy setting, users can preview items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. - -If you disable this policy setting, users will be prevented from previewing items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. +- If you enable this policy setting, users can preview items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. +- If you disable this policy setting, users will be prevented from previewing items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. If you do not configure this policy setting, users can preview items and get custom thumbnails from OpenSearch query results in this zone using File Explorer. @@ -2399,13 +2390,10 @@ If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the "File name" field includ This setting, and others in this folder, lets you remove new features added in Windows 2000 Professional, so that the Open dialog box looks like it did in Windows NT 4.0 and earlier. These policies only affect programs that use the standard Open dialog box provided to developers of Windows programs. -To see an example of the standard Open dialog box, start WordPad and, on the File menu, click Open. - - +To see an example of the standard Open dialog box, start WordPad and, on the **File** menu, click **Open**. - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Hide the dropdown list of recent files* @@ -2628,9 +2616,8 @@ ADMX Info: This policy setting allows you to remove the Shared Documents folder from My Computer. When a Windows client is in a workgroup, a Shared Documents icon appears in the File Explorer Web view under "Other Places" and also under "Files Stored on This Computer" in My Computer. Using this policy setting, you can choose not to have these items displayed. -If you enable this policy setting, the Shared Documents folder is not displayed in the Web view or in My Computer. - -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Shared Documents folder is displayed in Web view and also in My Computer when the client is part of a workgroup. +- If you enable this policy setting, the Shared Documents folder is not displayed in the Web view or in My Computer. +- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Shared Documents folder is displayed in Web view and also in My Computer when the client is part of a workgroup. @@ -2674,7 +2661,7 @@ ADMX Info: Prevents users from using File Explorer or Network Locations to map or disconnect network drives. -If you enable this setting, the system removes the Map Network Drive and Disconnect Network Drive commands from the toolbar and Tools menus in File Explorer and Network Locations and from menus that appear when you right-click the File Explorer or Network Locations icons. +If you enable this setting, the system removes the Map Network Drive and Disconnect Network Drive commands from the toolbar and Tools menus in File Explorer and Network Locations and from menus that appear when you right-click the **File Explorer** or **Network Locations** icons. This setting does not prevent users from connecting to another computer by typing the name of a shared folder in the Run dialog box. @@ -2769,7 +2756,7 @@ ADMX Info: Removes the shortcut bar from the Open dialog box. This setting, and others in this folder, lets you remove new features added in Windows 2000 Professional, so that the Open dialog box looks like it did in Windows NT 4.0 and earlier. These policies only affect programs that use the standard Open dialog box provided to developers of Windows programs. -To see an example of the standard Open dialog box, start WordPad and, on the File menu, click Open. +To see an example of the standard Open dialog box, start WordPad and, on the **File** menu, click **Open**. @@ -3297,7 +3284,7 @@ The valid items you may display in the Places Bar are: The list of Common Shell Folders that may be specified: -Desktop, Recent Places, Documents, Pictures, Music, Recently Changed, Attachments and Saved Searches. +Desktop, Recent Places, Documents, Pictures, Music, Recently Changed, Attachments, and Saved Searches. If you disable or do not configure this setting the default list of items will be displayed in the Places Bar. @@ -3700,7 +3687,7 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, no custom Internet searc -ADMX Info: +ADMX Info: ] - GP Friendly name: *Pin Internet search sites to the "Search again" links and the Start menu* - GP name: *TryHarderPinnedOpenSearch* - GP path: *Windows Components\File Explorer* diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsmediaplayer.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsmediaplayer.md index 07a9a6b53d..fc13ee8a02 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsmediaplayer.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsmediaplayer.md @@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to turn off do not show first use dialog boxes. If you enable this policy setting, the Privacy Options and Installation Options dialog boxes are prevented from being displayed the first time a user starts Windows Media Player. -This policy setting prevents the dialog boxes which allow users to select privacy, file types, and other desktop options from being displayed when the Player is first started. Some of the options can be configured by using other Windows Media Player group policies. +This policy setting prevents the dialog boxes,] which allow users to select privacy, file types, and other desktop options from being displayed when the Player is first started. Some of the options can be configured by using other Windows Media Player group policies. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the dialog boxes are displayed when the user starts the Player for the first time. @@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to hide the Network tab. If you enable this policy setting, the Network tab in Windows Media Player is hidden. The default network settings are used unless the user has previously defined network settings for the Player. -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Network tab appears and users can use it to configure network settings. +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the **Network** tab appears and users can use it to configure network settings. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsremotemanagement.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsremotemanagement.md index 1d922a36c6..b5469d2dd5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsremotemanagement.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsremotemanagement.md @@ -67,7 +67,9 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service accepts Kerberos credentials over the network. -If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM service does not accept Kerberos credentials over the network. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the WinRM service accepts Kerberos authentication from a remote client. +If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM service does not accept Kerberos credentials over the network. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the WinRM service accepts Kerberos authentication from a remote client. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-winlogon.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-winlogon.md index 629647238f..f11ff65306 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-winlogon.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-winlogon.md @@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ This policy controls whether the logged on user should be notified if the logon If enabled, a notification popup will be displayed to the user when the user logs on with cached credentials. -If disabled or not configured, no popup will be displayed to the user. +If disabled or not configured, no pop up will be displayed to the user. @@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ ADMX Info: -This policy setting controls whether or not software can simulate the Secure Attention Sequence (SAS). +This policy setting controls whether the software can simulate the Secure Attention Sequence (SAS). If you enable this policy setting, you have one of four options: diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wlansvc.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wlansvc.md index 017e045dda..cc07201d99 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wlansvc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-wlansvc.md @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ If this policy setting is enabled, a drop-down list box presenting possible cost - Unrestricted: Use of this connection is unlimited and not restricted by usage charges and capacity constraints. - Fixed: Use of this connection is not restricted by usage charges and capacity constraints up to a certain data limit. -- Variable: This connection is costed on a per byte basis. If this policy setting is disabled or is not configured, the cost of Wireless LAN connections is Unrestricted by default. +- Variable: This connection is costed on a per byte basis. If this policy setting is disabled or is not configured, the cost of Wireless LAN connections is Unrestricted by default. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-workfoldersclient.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-workfoldersclient.md index 4b2031c3a7..0bd91f4093 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-workfoldersclient.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-workfoldersclient.md @@ -72,7 +72,8 @@ This policy setting specifies whether Work Folders should be set up automaticall - If you enable this policy setting, Work Folders will be set up automatically for all users of the affected computer. -This prevents users from choosing not to use Work Folders on the computer; it also prevents them from manually specifying the local folder in which Work Folders stores files. Work Folders will use the settings specified in the "Specify Work Folders settings" policy setting in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\WorkFolders. If the "Specify Work Folders settings" policy setting does not apply to a user, Work Folders is not automatically set up. +This prevents users from choosing not to use Work Folders on the computer; it also prevents them from manually specifying the local folder in which Work Folders stores files. Work Folders will use the settings specified in the "Specify Work Folders settings" policy setting in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\WorkFolders. If the "Specify Work Folders settings" policy setting does not apply to a user, Work Folders is not automatically set up. + - If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Work Folders uses the "Force automatic setup" option of the "Specify Work Folders settings" policy setting to determine whether to automatically set up Work Folders for a given user. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement.md index 532d154577..b716270161 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement.md @@ -100,7 +100,6 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting controls whether the system can archive infrequently used apps. - If you enable this policy setting, then the system will periodically check for and archive infrequently used apps. - - If you disable this policy setting, then the system will not archive any apps. If you do not configure this policy setting (default), then the system will follow default behavior, which is to periodically check for and archive infrequently used apps, and the user will be able to configure this setting themselves. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-appvirtualization.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-appvirtualization.md index 70bb648c9b..ad1ff24bea 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-appvirtualization.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-appvirtualization.md @@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Enables Dynamic Virtualization of supported shell extensions, browser helper objects, and ActiveX controls. +This policy enables Dynamic Virtualization of supported shell extensions, browser helper objects, and ActiveX controls. @@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Enables automatic cleanup of appv packages that were added after Windows10 anniversary release. +Enables automatic cleanup of App-v packages that were added after Windows 10 anniversary release. @@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Enables scripts defined in the package manifest of configuration files that should run. +This policy enables scripts defined in the package manifest of configuration files that should run. @@ -316,11 +316,10 @@ ADMX Info: -Enables a UX to display to the user when a publishing refresh is performed on the client. +This policy enables a UX to display to the user when a publishing refresh is performed on the client. - ADMX Info: - GP Friendly name: *Enable Publishing Refresh UX* @@ -361,7 +360,7 @@ ADMX Info: Reporting Server URL: Displays the URL of reporting server. -Reporting Time: When the client data should be reported to the server. Acceptable range is 0~23, corresponding to the 24 hours in a day. A good practice is, don't set this time to a busy hour, e.g. 9AM. +Reporting Time: When the client data should be reported to the server. Acceptable range is 0 ~ 23, corresponding to the 24 hours in a day. A good practice is, don't set this time to a busy hour, for example, 9AM. Delay reporting for the random minutes: The maximum minutes of random delay on top of the reporting time. For a busy system, the random delay will help reduce the server load. @@ -412,7 +411,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies the file paths relative to %userprofile% that do not roam with a user's profile. Example usage: /FILEEXCLUSIONLIST='desktop;my pictures'. +This policy specifies the file paths relative to %userprofile% that do not roam with a user's profile. Example usage: /FILEEXCLUSIONLIST='desktop;my pictures'. @@ -455,7 +454,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies the registry paths that do not roam with a user profile. Example usage: /REGISTRYEXCLUSIONLIST=software\classes;software\clients. +This policy specifies the registry paths that do not roam with a user profile. Example usage: /REGISTRYEXCLUSIONLIST=software\classes;software\clients. @@ -498,7 +497,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies how new packages should be loaded automatically by App-V on a specific computer. +This policy specifies how new packages should be loaded automatically by App-V on a specific computer. @@ -584,7 +583,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies the location where symbolic links are created to the current version of a per-user published package. Shortcuts, file type associations, etc. are created pointing to this path. If empty, symbolic links are not used during publishing. Example: %localappdata%\Microsoft\AppV\Client\Integration. +This policy specifies the location where symbolic links are created to the current version of a per-user published package. Shortcuts, file type associations, etc. are created pointing to this path. If empty, symbolic links are not used during publishing. Example: %localappdata%\Microsoft\AppV\Client\Integration. @@ -627,7 +626,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies the location where symbolic links are created to the current version of a globally published package. Shortcuts, file type associations, etc. are created pointing to this path. If empty, symbolic links are not used during publishing. Example: %allusersprofile%\Microsoft\AppV\Client\Integration. +This policy specifies the location where symbolic links are created to the current version of a globally published package. Shortcuts, file type associations, etc. are created pointing to this path. If empty, symbolic links are not used during publishing. Example: %allusersprofile%\Microsoft\AppV\Client\Integration. @@ -975,7 +974,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies the path to a valid certificate in the certificate store. +This policy specifies the path to a valid certificate in the certificate store. @@ -1061,7 +1060,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies the CLSID for a compatible implementation of the IAppvPackageLocationProvider interface. +This policy specifies the CLSID for a compatible implementation of the AppvPackageLocationProvider interface. @@ -1104,7 +1103,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies directory where all new applications and updates will be installed. +This policy specifies directory where all new applications and updates will be installed. @@ -1147,7 +1146,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Overrides source location for downloading package content. +This policy overrides source location for downloading package content. @@ -1190,7 +1189,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies the number of seconds between attempts to reestablish a dropped session. +This policy specifies the number of seconds between attempts to reestablish a dropped session. @@ -1233,7 +1232,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies the number of times to retry a dropped session. +This policy specifies the number of times to retry a dropped session. @@ -1276,7 +1275,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies that streamed package contents will be not be saved to the local hard disk. +This policy specifies that streamed package contents will be not be saved to the local hard disk. @@ -1405,7 +1404,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Specifies a list of process paths (may contain wildcards) which are candidates for using virtual components (shell extensions, browser helper objects, etc.). Only processes whose full path matches one of these items can use virtual components. +This policy specifies a list of process paths (may contain wildcards) which are candidates for using virtual components (shell extensions, browser helper objects, etc.). Only processes whose full path matches one of these items can use virtual components. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-attachmentmanager.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-attachmentmanager.md index b839ee8d78..5d541b51be 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-attachmentmanager.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-attachmentmanager.md @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ manager: dansimp -This policy setting allows you to manage whether Windows marks file attachments with information about their zone of origin (such as restricted, Internet, intranet, local). This requires NTFS in order to function correctly, and will fail without notice on FAT32. By not preserving the zone information, Windows cannot make proper risk assessments. +This policy setting allows you to manage whether Windows marks file attachments with information about their zone of origin (such as restricted, Internet, intranet, local). This requires NTFS to function correctly, and will fail without notice on FAT32. By not preserving the zone information, Windows cannot make proper risk assessments. If you enable this policy setting, Windows does not mark file attachments with their zone information. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-audit.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-audit.md index 30473c76c3..491be8d1e5 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-audit.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-audit.md @@ -292,6 +292,7 @@ This policy allows you to audit the group membership information in the user's s When this setting is configured, one or more security audit events are generated for each successful sign in. Enable the Audit Logon setting under Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\System Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff. Multiple events are generated if the group membership information can't fit in a single security audit event. Volume: Low on a client computer. Medium on a domain controller or a network server. + GP Info: @@ -581,10 +582,11 @@ Events in this subcategory are related to the creation of sign in sessions and o The following events are included: - Successful sign in attempts. - Failed sign in attempts. -- sign in attempts using explicit credentials. This event is generated when a process attempts to sign in an account by explicitly specifying that account’s credentials. This most commonly occurs in batch sign in configurations, such as scheduled tasks or when using the RUNAS command. +- Sign in attempts using explicit credentials. This event is generated when a process attempts to sign in an account by explicitly specifying that account’s credentials. This most commonly occurs in batch sign in configurations, such as scheduled tasks or when using the RUNAS command. - Security identifiers (SIDs) were filtered and not allowed to sign in. Volume: Low on a client computer. Medium on a domain controller or a network server. + GP Info: @@ -642,6 +644,7 @@ If you configure this policy setting, an audit event is generated for each IAS a If you do not configure this policy settings, IAS and NAP user access requests are not audited. Volume: Medium or High on NPS and IAS server. No volume on other computers. + GP Info: @@ -821,6 +824,7 @@ User claims are added to a sign in token when claims are included with a user's When this setting is configured, one or more security audit events are generated for each successful sign in. You must also enable the Audit Logon setting under Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\System Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff. Multiple events are generated if the user and device claims information cannot fit in a single security audit event. Volume: Low on a client computer. Medium on a domain controller or a network server. + GP Info: @@ -878,6 +882,7 @@ This policy setting allows you to audit events generated by validation tests on Events in this subcategory occur only on the computer that is authoritative for those credentials. For domain accounts, the domain controller is authoritative. For local accounts, the local computer is authoritative. Volume: High on domain controllers. + GP Info: @@ -885,7 +890,7 @@ GP Info: - GP path: *Windows Settings/Security Settings/Advanced Audit Policy Configuration/System Audit Policies/Account Logon* - +] The following are the supported values: - 0 (default)—Off/None - 1—Success @@ -936,6 +941,7 @@ If you configure this policy setting, an audit event is generated after a Kerber If you do not configure this policy setting, no audit event is generated after a Kerberos authentication TGT request. Volume: High on Kerberos Key Distribution Center servers. + GP Info: @@ -2609,7 +2615,7 @@ The following are the supported values: This policy setting allows you to audit attempts to access the kernel, which includes mutexes and semaphores. -Only kernel objects with a matching system access control list (SACL) generate security audit events. +Only kernel objects with a matching System Access Control List (SACL) generate security audit events. > [!Note] > The Audit: Audit the access of global system objects policy setting controls the default SACL of kernel objects. @@ -2731,7 +2737,7 @@ The following are the supported values: -This policy setting allows you to audit attempts to access registry objects. A security audit event is generated only for objects that have system access control lists (SACLs) specified, and only if the type of access requested, such as Read, Write, or Modify, and the account making the request match the settings in the SACL. +This policy setting allows you to audit attempts to access registry objects. A security audit event is generated only for objects that have SACLs specified, and only if the type of access requested, such as Read, Write, or Modify, and the account making the request match the settings in the SACL. If you configure this policy setting, an audit event is generated each time an account accesses a registry object with a matching SACL. Success audits record successful attempts and Failure audits record unsuccessful attempts. If you do not configure this policy setting, no audit event is generated when an account accesses a registry object with a matching SACL. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-authentication.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-authentication.md index 7344f3ddf4..63ac494288 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-authentication.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-authentication.md @@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Allows an EAP cert-based authentication for a single sign on (SSO) to access internal resources. +Allows an EAP cert-based authentication for a Single Sign on (SSO) to access internal resources. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-autoplay.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-autoplay.md index 9efb1181a2..5ff66f1393 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-autoplay.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-autoplay.md @@ -72,9 +72,8 @@ manager: dansimp This policy setting disallows AutoPlay for MTP devices like cameras or phones. -If you enable this policy setting, AutoPlay is not allowed for MTP devices like cameras or phones. - -If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, AutoPlay is enabled for non-volume devices. +- If you enable this policy setting, AutoPlay is not allowed for MTP devices like cameras or phones. +- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, AutoPlay is enabled for non-volume devices. @@ -191,7 +190,8 @@ This policy setting disables Autoplay on additional types of drives. You cannot If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, AutoPlay is enabled. -Note: This policy setting appears in both the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If the policy settings conflict, the policy setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the policy setting in User Configuration. +> [!Note] +> This policy setting appears in both the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If the policy settings conflict, the policy setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the policy setting in User Configuration. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bitlocker.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bitlocker.md index 283f6421fa..b247fc02ef 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bitlocker.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bitlocker.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Specifies the BitLocker Drive Encryption method and cipher strength. +This policy specifies the BitLocker Drive Encryption method and cipher strength. > [!NOTE] > XTS-AES 128-bit and XTS-AES 256-bit values are supported only on Windows 10 for desktop. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bits.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bits.md index 81ec70c880..bcb93ed44d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bits.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bits.md @@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, BITS uses all available > [!NOTE] > You should base the limit on the speed of the network link, not the computer's network interface card (NIC). This policy setting does not affect peer caching transfers between peer computers (it does affect transfers from the origin server); the "Limit the maximum network bandwidth used for Peercaching" policy setting should be used for that purpose. -Consider using this setting to prevent BITS transfers from competing for network bandwidth when the client computer has a fast network card (10Mbs), but is connected to the network via a slow link (56Kbs). +Consider using this setting to prevent BITS transfers from competing for network bandwidth when the client computer has a fast network card (10Mbs), but is connected to the network via a slow link (56 Kbs). @@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, BITS uses all available > [!NOTE] > You should base the limit on the speed of the network link, not the computer's network interface card (NIC). This policy setting does not affect peer caching transfers between peer computers (it does affect transfers from the origin server); the "Limit the maximum network bandwidth used for Peercaching" policy setting should be used for that purpose. -Consider using this setting to prevent BITS transfers from competing for network bandwidth when the client computer has a fast network card (10Mbs), but is connected to the network via a slow link (56Kbs). +Consider using this setting to prevent BITS transfers from competing for network bandwidth when the client computer has a fast network card (10Mbs), but is connected to the network via a slow link (56 Kbs). @@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ Using the three policies together (BandwidthThrottlingStartTime, BandwidthThrott If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, BITS uses all available unused bandwidth. > [!NOTE] -> You should base the limit on the speed of the network link, not the computer's network interface card (NIC). This policy setting does not affect peer caching transfers between peer computers (it does affect transfers from the origin server); the "Limit the maximum network bandwidth used for Peercaching" policy setting should be used for that purpose. +> You should base the limit on the speed of the network link, not the computer's Network Interface Card (NIC). This policy setting does not affect peer caching transfers between peer computers (it does affect transfers from the origin server); the "Limit the maximum network bandwidth used for Peercaching" policy setting should be used for that purpose. Consider using this setting to prevent BITS transfers from competing for network bandwidth when the client computer has a fast network card (10Mbs), but is connected to the network via a slow link (56Kbs). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bluetooth.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bluetooth.md index 025122b10d..0818fe627e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bluetooth.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-bluetooth.md @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Specifies whether the device can send out Bluetooth advertisements. +This policy specifies whether the device can send out Bluetooth advertisements. If this is not set or it is deleted, the default value of 1 (Allow) is used. @@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Specifies whether other Bluetooth-enabled devices can discover the device. +This policy specifies whether other Bluetooth-enabled devices can discover the device. If this is not set or it is deleted, the default value of 1 (Allow) is used. @@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Specifies whether to allow specific bundled Bluetooth peripherals to automatically pair with the host device. +This policy specifies whether to allow specific bundled Bluetooth peripherals to automatically pair with the host device. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-camera.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-camera.md index 1a06b54ae0..dc0a922a83 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-camera.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-camera.md @@ -43,7 +43,6 @@ manager: dansimp |Enterprise|Yes|Yes| |Education|Yes|Yes| -
    diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md index a4eb170e5c..c70fa1100e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ manager: dansimp -Allows the user to enable Bluetooth or restrict access. +This policy allows the user to enable Bluetooth or restrict access. > [!NOTE] >  This value is not supported in Windows 10. @@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Allows the cellular data channel on the device. Device reboot is not required to enforce the policy. +This policy allows the cellular data channel on the device. Device reboot is not required to enforce the policy. @@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ To validate on devices, do the following: > [!NOTE] > This policy requires reboot to take effect. -Allows IT Admins the ability to disable the Connected Devices Platform (CDP) component. CDP enables discovery and connection to other devices (either proximally with BT/LAN or through the cloud) to support remote app launching, remote messaging, remote app sessions, and other cross-device experiences. +This policy allows IT Admins the ability to disable the Connected Devices Platform (CDP) component. CDP enables discovery and connection to other devices (either proximally with BT/LAN or through the cloud) to support remote app launching, remote messaging, remote app sessions, and other cross-device experiences. @@ -301,7 +301,10 @@ The following list shows the supported values: This policy allows IT admins to turn off the ability to Link a Phone with a PC to continue tasks, such as reading, email, and other tasks that require linking between Phone and PC. -If you enable this policy setting, the Windows device will be able to enroll in Phone-PC linking functionality and participate in 'Continue on PC experiences'. If you disable this policy setting, the Windows device is not allowed to be linked to phones, will remove itself from the device list of any linked Phones, and cannot participate in 'Continue on PC experiences'. +If you enable this policy setting, the Windows device will be able to enroll in Phone-PC linking functionality and participate in 'Continue on PC experiences'. + +If you disable this policy setting, the Windows device is not allowed to be linked to phones, will remove itself from the device list of any linked Phones, and cannot participate in 'Continue on PC experiences'. + If you do not configure this policy setting, the default behavior depends on the Windows edition. Changes to this policy take effect on reboot. @@ -448,7 +451,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Prevents the device from connecting to VPN when the device roams over cellular networks. +This policy prevents the device from connecting to VPN when the device roams over cellular networks. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -739,7 +742,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Determines whether a user can install and configure the Network Bridge. +This policy determines whether a user can install and configure the Network Bridge. Important: This settings is location aware. It only applies when a computer is connected to the same DNS domain network it was connected to when the setting was refreshed on that computer. If a computer is connected to a DNS domain network other than the one it was connected to when the setting was refreshed, this setting does not apply. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-controlpolicyconflict.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-controlpolicyconflict.md index 12fbbf04b0..972e0d45a8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-controlpolicyconflict.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-controlpolicyconflict.md @@ -61,7 +61,8 @@ This policy allows the IT admin to control which policy will be used whenever bo > [!NOTE] > MDMWinsOverGP only applies to policies in Policy CSP. MDM policies win over Group Policies where applicable; not all Group Policies are available via MDM or CSP. It does not apply to other MDM settings with equivalent GP settings that are defined in other CSPs. -This policy is used to ensure that MDM policy wins over GP when policy is configured on MDM channel. The default value is 0. The MDM policies in Policy CSP will behave as described if this policy value is set 1. +This policy is used to ensure that MDM policy wins over GP when policy is configured on MDM channel. +The default value is 0. The MDM policies in Policy CSP will behave as described if this policy value is set 1. > [!NOTE] > This policy doesn't support the Delete command and doesn’t support setting the value to 0 again after it was previously set to 1. Windows 10 version 1809 will support using the Delete command to set the value to 0 again, if it was previously set to 1. @@ -71,7 +72,8 @@ The following list shows the supported values: - 0 (default) - 1 - The MDM policy is used and the GP policy is blocked. -The policy should be set at every sync to ensure the device removes any settings that conflict with MDM just as it does on the very first set of the policy. This ensures that: +The policy should be set at every sync to ensure the device removes any settings that conflict with MDM just as it does on the very first set of the policy. +This ensures that: - GP settings that correspond to MDM applied settings are not conflicting - The current Policy Manager policies are refreshed from what MDM has set From ae216cc6e08405638d7c0a1609a65b548b16c27e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nimisha Satapathy Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2022 15:48:41 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 186/192] Update policy-csp-connectivity.md --- .../mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md | 30 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md index c70fa1100e..d7b832adaa 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity.md @@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ This policy allows the user to enable Bluetooth or restrict access. > [!NOTE] >  This value is not supported in Windows 10. -If this is not set or it is deleted, the default value of 2 (Allow) is used. +If this isn't set or it's deleted, the default value of 2 (Allow) is used. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -115,9 +115,9 @@ Most restricted value is 0. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Disallow Bluetooth. If this is set to 0, the radio in the Bluetooth control panel will be grayed out and the user will not be able to turn Bluetooth on. -- 1 – Reserved. If this is set to 1, the radio in the Bluetooth control panel will be functional and the user will be able to turn Bluetooth on. -- 2 (default) – Allow Bluetooth. If this is set to 2, the radio in the Bluetooth control panel will be functional and the user will be able to turn Bluetooth on. +- 0 – Disallow Bluetooth. If this is set to 0, the radio in the Bluetooth control panel will be grayed out and the user won't be able to turn on Bluetooth. +- 1 – Reserved. If this is set to 1, the radio in the Bluetooth control panel will be functional and the user will be able to turn on Bluetooth. +- 2 (default) – Allow Bluetooth. If this is set to 2, the radio in the Bluetooth control panel will be functional and the user will be able to turn on Bluetooth. @@ -151,15 +151,15 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -This policy allows the cellular data channel on the device. Device reboot is not required to enforce the policy. +This policy allows the cellular data channel on the device. Device reboot isn't required to enforce the policy. The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Do not allow the cellular data channel. The user cannot turn it on. This value is not supported in Windows 10, version 1511. +- 0 – Don't allow the cellular data channel. The user can't turn it on. This value isn't supported in Windows 10, version 1511. - 1 (default) – Allow the cellular data channel. The user can turn it off. -- 2 - Allow the cellular data channel. The user cannot turn it off. +- 2 - Allow the cellular data channel. The user can't turn it off. @@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Allows or disallows cellular data roaming on the device. Device reboot is not required to enforce the policy. +Allows or disallows cellular data roaming on the device. Device reboot isn't required to enforce the policy. Most restricted value is 0. @@ -209,9 +209,9 @@ ADMX Info: The following list shows the supported values: -- 0 – Do not allow cellular data roaming. The user cannot turn it on. This value is not supported in Windows 10, version 1511. +- 0 – Don't allow cellular data roaming. The user can't turn it on. This value isn't supported in Windows 10, version 1511. - 1 (default) – Allow cellular data roaming. -- 2 - Allow cellular data roaming on. The user cannot turn it off. +- 2 - Allow cellular data roaming on. The user can't turn it off. @@ -303,9 +303,9 @@ This policy allows IT admins to turn off the ability to Link a Phone with a PC t If you enable this policy setting, the Windows device will be able to enroll in Phone-PC linking functionality and participate in 'Continue on PC experiences'. -If you disable this policy setting, the Windows device is not allowed to be linked to phones, will remove itself from the device list of any linked Phones, and cannot participate in 'Continue on PC experiences'. +If you disable this policy setting, the Windows device isn't allowed to be linked to phones, will remove itself from the device list of any linked Phones, and can't participate in 'Continue on PC experiences'. -If you do not configure this policy setting, the default behavior depends on the Windows edition. Changes to this policy take effect on reboot. +If you don't configure this policy setting, the default behavior depends on the Windows edition. Changes to this policy take effect on reboot. @@ -317,14 +317,14 @@ ADMX Info: This setting supports a range of values between 0 and 1. -- 0 - Do not link +- 0 - Don't link - 1 (default) - Allow phone-PC linking Validation: -If the Connectivity/AllowPhonePCLinking policy is configured to value 0, the add a phone button in the Phones section in settings will be grayed out and clicking it will not launch the window for a user to enter their phone number. +If the Connectivity/AllowPhonePCLinking policy is configured to value 0, add a phone button in the Phones section in settings will be grayed out and clicking it will not launch the window for a user to enter their phone number. Device that has previously opt-in to MMX will also stop showing on the device list. @@ -363,7 +363,7 @@ Device that has previously opt-in to MMX will also stop showing on the device li > [!NOTE] > Currently, this policy is supported only in HoloLens 2, Hololens (1st gen) Commercial Suite, and HoloLens (1st gen) Development Edition. -Enables USB connection between the device and a computer to sync files with the device or to use developer tools to deploy or debug applications. Changing this policy does not affect USB charging. +Enables USB connection between the device and a computer to sync files with the device or to use developer tools to deploy or debug applications. Changing this policy doesn't affect USB charging. Both Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) and IP over USB are disabled when this policy is enforced. From 79131b807a7de7c431cfc6eb19067c8b28d34887 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nimisha Satapathy Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2022 17:17:34 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 187/192] Updated --- windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md | 3 +-- windows/client-management/mdm/tpmpolicy-csp.md | 2 +- windows/client-management/mdm/uefi-csp.md | 2 +- .../client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md | 1 - windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md | 2 +- windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md | 6 +++--- windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md | 3 --- windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md | 10 +--------- 8 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md index 8a68f85050..0d2fcbb819 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/pxlogical-csp.md @@ -45,7 +45,6 @@ PXLOGICAL -------TO-NAPID ``` - The following shows the PXLOGICAL configuration service provider management object in tree format as used by OMA Client Provisioning for updating the bootstrapping of the device. The OMA DM protocol is not supported by this configuration service provider. ```console @@ -125,7 +124,7 @@ The element's mwid attribute is a Microsoft provisioning XML attribute, and is o **PHYSICAL-PROXY-ID** Used during initial bootstrapping. Specifies the identifier of the physical proxy. -When a list of proxies is displayed to the user they are displayed together in a single line, so the length of this value should be short for readability. +When a list of proxies is displayed to the user they are displayed together in a single line, hence, the length of this value should be short for readability. ***PHYSICAL-PROXY-ID*** Used during bootstrapping updates. Specifies the identifier of the physical proxy. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/tpmpolicy-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/tpmpolicy-csp.md index 6c01205868..dd006db979 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/tpmpolicy-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/tpmpolicy-csp.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ manager: dansimp # TPMPolicy CSP -The TPMPolicy configuration service provider (CSP) provides a mechanism to enable zero exhaust configuration on a Windows device for TPM software components. Zero exhaust is defined as no network traffic (diagnostic data or otherwise, such as downloading background images, Windows Updates, and so on.) from Windows and inbox applications to public IP addresses unless directly intended by the user. This allows the enterprise admin to configure devices where no network communication is initiated by the system without explicit approval. +The TPMPolicy Configuration Service Provider (CSP) provides a mechanism to enable zero exhaust configuration on a Windows device for TPM software components. Zero exhaust is defined as no network traffic (diagnostic data or otherwise, such as downloading background images, Windows Updates, and so on.) from Windows and inbox applications to public IP addresses unless directly intended by the user. This allows the enterprise admin to configure devices where no network communication is initiated by the system without explicit approval. The TPMPolicy CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1703. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/uefi-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/uefi-csp.md index 8a3a6d1f58..4322a66e70 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/uefi-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/uefi-csp.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ manager: dansimp # UEFI CSP -The UEFI configuration service provider (CSP) interfaces to UEFI's Device Firmware Configuration Interface (DFCI) to make BIOS configuration changes. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1809. +The UEFI Configuration Service Provider (CSP) interfaces to UEFI's Device Firmware Configuration Interface (DFCI) to make BIOS configuration changes. This CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1809. > [!NOTE] > The UEFI CSP version published in Windows 10, version 1803 is replaced with this one (version 1809). diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md index 186d8823ae..a82501b2a8 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/unifiedwritefilter-csp.md @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ ms.date: 06/26/2017 # UnifiedWriteFilter CSP - 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. > **Note**  The UnifiedWriteFilter CSP is only supported in Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md index c57a52f15f..e8d21eec09 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/update-csp.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.date: 02/23/2018 # Update CSP -The Update configuration service provider enables IT administrators to manage and control the rollout of new updates. +The Update configuration service provider enables the IT administrators to manage and control the rollout of new updates. > [!NOTE] > The Update CSP functionality of 'ApprovedUpdates' is not recommended for managing desktop devices. To manage updates to desktop devices from Windows Update, see the [Policy CSP - Updates](policy-csp-update.md) documentation for the recommended policies. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md index add96c2ec0..6a1bd0a93d 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.date: 09/21/2021 # VPNv2 CSP -The VPNv2 configuration service provider allows the mobile device management (MDM) server to configure the VPN profile of the device. +The VPNv2 configuration service provider allows the Mobile Device Management (MDM) server to configure the VPN profile of the device. Here are the requirements for this CSP: @@ -355,7 +355,7 @@ Optional node. List of routes to be added to the routing table for the VPN inter Every computer that runs TCP/IP makes routing decisions. These decisions are controlled by the IP routing table. Adding values under this node updates the routing table with routes for the VPN interface post connection. The values under this node represent the destination prefix of IP routes. A destination prefix consists of an IP address prefix and a prefix length. -Adding a route here allows the networking stack to identify the traffic that needs to go over the VPN interface for split tunnel VPN. Some VPN servers can configure this during connect negotiation and do not need this information in the VPN Profile. Please check with your VPN server administrator to determine whether you need this information in the VPN profile. +Adding a route here allows the networking stack to identify the traffic that needs to go over the VPN interface for split tunnel VPN. Some VPN servers can configure this during connect negotiation and do not need this information in the VPN Profile. Check with your VPN server administrator to determine whether you need this information in the VPN profile. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/RouteList/**routeRowId A sequential integer identifier for the RouteList. This is required if you are adding routes. Sequencing must start at 0. @@ -652,7 +652,7 @@ Reserved for future use. Added in Windows 10, version 1607. Nodes under DeviceCompliance can be used to enable AAD-based Conditional Access for VPN. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/DeviceCompliance/Enabled** -Added in Windows 10, version 1607. Enables the Device Compliance flow from the client. If marked as True, the VPN Client will attempt to communicate with AAD to get a certificate to use for authentication. The VPN should be set up to use Certificate Auth and the VPN Server must trust the Server returned by Azure Active Directory. +Added in Windows 10, version 1607. Enables the Device Compliance flow from the client. If marked as True, the VPN Client will attempt to communicate with AAD to get a certificate to use for authentication. The VPN should be set up to use Certificate Auth and the VPN Server must trust the Server returned by Azure Active Directory (AAD). Value type is bool. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md index 026dcfb003..2880edf8f7 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/w4-application-csp.md @@ -43,7 +43,6 @@ Optional. Specifies a user–readable application identity. This parameter is al This parameter takes a string value. The possible values to configure the NAME parameter are: - Character string containing the name. - - no value specified > [!NOTE] @@ -65,9 +64,7 @@ Required. Specifies the network access point identification name (NAPID) defined Required. Specifies the address of the MMS application server, as a string. The possible values to configure the ADDR parameter are: - A Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) - - An IPv4 address represented in decimal format with dots as delimiters - - A fully qualified Internet domain name **MS** diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md index c69b5612ca..267b31bfaf 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/w7-application-csp.md @@ -53,7 +53,6 @@ APPLICATION > **Note**   All parm names and characteristic types are case sensitive and must use all uppercase. Both APPSRV and CLIENT credentials must be provided in provisioning XML. -   **APPADDR** @@ -100,9 +99,7 @@ Optional. The AAUTHTYPE parameter of the APPAUTH characteristic is used to get o Valid values: - BASIC - specifies that the SyncML DM 'syncml:auth-basic' authentication type. - - DIGEST - specifies that the SyncML DM 'syncml:auth-md5' authentication type. - - When AAUTHLEVEL is CLIENT, then AAUTHTYPE must be DIGEST. When AAUTHLEVEL is APPSRV, AAUTHTYPE can be BASIC or DIGEST. **APPID** @@ -114,7 +111,6 @@ Optional. The BACKCOMPATRETRYDISABLED parameter is used in the APPLICATION chara > **Note**   This parameter does not contain a value. The existence of this parameter means backward compatibility retry is disabled. If the parameter is missing, it means backward compatibility retry is enabled.   - **CONNRETRYFREQ** Optional. The CONNRETRYFREQ parameter is used in the APPLICATION characteristic to specify how many retries the DM client performs when there are Connection Manager-level or WinInet-level errors. This parameter takes a numeric value in string format. The default value is “3”. You can set this parameter. @@ -124,17 +120,16 @@ Optional. The DEFAULTENCODING parameter is used in the APPLICATION characteristi The valid values are: - application/vnd.syncml.dm+xml (Default) - - application/vnd.syncml.dm+wbxml **INIT** Optional. The INIT parameter is used in the APPLICATION characteristic to indicate that the management server wants the client to initiate a management session immediately after settings approval. If the current w7 APPLICATION document will be put in ROM, the INIT parameter must not be present. > **Note**   This node is only for mobile operators and MDM servers that try to use this will fail. This node is not supported in the enterprise MDM enrollment scenario. + This parameter forces the device to attempt to connect with the OMA DM server. The connection attempt fails if the XML is set during the coldinit phase. A common cause of this failure is that immediately after coldinit is finished the radio is not yet ready.   - **INITIALBACKOFFTIME** Optional. The INITIALBACKOFFTIME parameter is used in the APPLICATION characteristic to specify the initial wait time in milliseconds when the DM client retries for the first time. The wait time grows exponentially. This parameter takes a numeric value in string format. The default value is “16000”. You can get or set this parameter. @@ -152,7 +147,6 @@ Optional. The PROTOVER parameter is used in the APPLICATION characteristic to sp Possible values: - 1.1 - - 1.2 **PROVIDER-ID** @@ -168,7 +162,6 @@ Optional. The TO-NAPID parameter is used in the APPLICATION characteristic to sp Optional. The USEHWDEVID parameter is used in the APPLICATION characteristic to specify use of device hardware identification. It does not have a value. - If the parameter is not present, the default behavior is to use an application-specific GUID used rather than the hardware device ID. - - If the parameter is present, the hardware device ID will be provided at the **./DevInfo/DevID** node and in the Source LocURI for the DM package sent to the server. International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMEI) is returned for a GSM device. **SSLCLIENTCERTSEARCHCRITERIA** @@ -183,7 +176,6 @@ Stores specifies which certificate stores the DM client will search to find the > **Note**   %EF%80%80 is the UTF8-encoded character U+F000.   - Subject specifies the certificate to search for. For example, to specify that you want a certificate with a particular Subject attribute (“CN=Tester,O=Microsoft”), use the following: ```xml From 279d9f5b4665d3505305cb36f59408fae0d6d8aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nimisha Satapathy Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2022 19:28:44 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 188/192] Update vpnv2-csp.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md | 30 +++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md index 6a1bd0a93d..4b08531c13 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/vpnv2-csp.md @@ -20,13 +20,13 @@ The VPNv2 configuration service provider allows the Mobile Device Management (MD Here are the requirements for this CSP: - VPN configuration commands must be wrapped in an Atomic block in SyncML. -- For best results, configure your VPN certificates first before pushing down VPN profiles to devices. If you are using Windows Information Protection (WIP) (formerly known as Enterprise Data Protection), then you should configure VPN first before you configure WIP policies. +- For best results, configure your VPN certificates first before pushing down VPN profiles to devices. If you're using Windows Information Protection (WIP) (formerly known as Enterprise Data Protection), then you should configure VPN first before you configure WIP policies. - Instead of changing individual properties, follow these steps to make any changes: - Send a Delete command for the ProfileName to delete the entire profile. - Send the entire profile again with new values wrapped in an Atomic block. - In certain conditions you can change some properties directly, but we do not recommend it. + In certain conditions you can change some properties directly, but we don't recommend it. The XSDs for all EAP methods are shipped in the box and can be found at the following locations: @@ -332,15 +332,15 @@ Supported operations include Get, Add, and Delete. Optional node. List of applications set to trigger the VPN. If any of these apps are launched and the VPN profile is currently the active profile, this VPN profile will be triggered to connect. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/AppTriggerList/**appTriggerRowId -A sequential integer identifier that allows the ability to specify multiple apps for App Trigger. Sequencing must start at 0 and you should not skip numbers. +A sequential integer identifier that allows the ability to specify multiple apps for App Trigger. Sequencing must start at 0 and you shouldn't skip numbers. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/AppTriggerList/**appTriggerRowId**/App** -App Node under the Row Id. +App Node under the Row ID. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/AppTriggerList/**appTriggerRowId**/App/Id** -App identity, which is either an app’s package family name or file path. The type is inferred by the Id, and therefore cannot be specified in the get only App/Type field +App identity, which is either an app’s package family name or file path. The type is inferred by the ID, and therefore can't be specified in the get only App/Type field **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/AppTriggerList/**appTriggerRowId**/App/Type** Returns the type of **App/Id**. This value can be either of the following: @@ -355,15 +355,15 @@ Optional node. List of routes to be added to the routing table for the VPN inter Every computer that runs TCP/IP makes routing decisions. These decisions are controlled by the IP routing table. Adding values under this node updates the routing table with routes for the VPN interface post connection. The values under this node represent the destination prefix of IP routes. A destination prefix consists of an IP address prefix and a prefix length. -Adding a route here allows the networking stack to identify the traffic that needs to go over the VPN interface for split tunnel VPN. Some VPN servers can configure this during connect negotiation and do not need this information in the VPN Profile. Check with your VPN server administrator to determine whether you need this information in the VPN profile. +Adding a route here allows the networking stack to identify the traffic that needs to go over the VPN interface for split tunnel VPN. Some VPN servers can configure this during connect negotiation and don't need this information in the VPN Profile. Check with your VPN server administrator to determine whether you need this information in the VPN profile. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/RouteList/**routeRowId -A sequential integer identifier for the RouteList. This is required if you are adding routes. Sequencing must start at 0. +A sequential integer identifier for the RouteList. This is required if you're adding routes. Sequencing must start at 0. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/RouteList/**routeRowId**/Address** -Subnet address in IPv4/v6 address format which, along with the prefix will be used to determine the destination prefix to send via the VPN Interface. This is the IP address part of the destination prefix. +Subnet address in IPv4/v6 address format, which along with the prefix will be used to determine the destination prefix to send via the VPN Interface. This is the IP address part of the destination prefix. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. Value type is chr. Example, `192.168.0.0` @@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/DomainNameInformationList** Optional node. Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT) rules for the VPN profile. -The Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT) is a table of namespaces and corresponding settings stored in the Windows registry that determines the DNS client behavior when issuing queries and processing responses. Each row in the NRPT represents a rule for a portion of the namespace for which the DNS client issues queries. Before issuing name resolution queries, the DNS client consults the NRPT to determine if any additional flags must be set in the query. After receiving the response, the client again consults the NRPT to check for any special processing or policy requirements. In the absence of the NRPT, the client operates based on the DNS servers and suffixes set on the interface. +The Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT) is a table of namespaces and corresponding settings stored in the Windows registry that determines the DNS client behavior when issuing queries and processing responses. Each row in the NRPT represents a rule for a portion of the namespace for which the DNS client issues queries. Before issuing name resolution queries, the DNS client consults the NRPT to determine if any another flags must be set in the query. After receiving the response, the client again consults the NRPT to check for any special processing or policy requirements. In the absence of the NRPT, the client operates based on the DNS servers and suffixes set on the interface. > [!NOTE] > Only applications using the [Windows DNS API](/windows/win32/dns/dns-reference) can make use of the NRPT and therefore all settings configured within the DomainNameInformationList section. Applications using their own DNS implementation bypass the Windows DNS API. One example of applications not using the Windows DNS API is nslookup, so always use the PowerShell CmdLet [Resolve-DNSName](/powershell/module/dnsclient/resolve-dnsname) to check the functionality of the NRPT. @@ -402,14 +402,14 @@ Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. Used to indicate the namespace to which the policy applies. When a Name query is issued, the DNS client compares the name in the query to all of the namespaces under DomainNameInformationList to find a match. This parameter can be one of the following types: - FQDN - Fully qualified domain name -- Suffix - A domain suffix that will be appended to the shortname query for DNS resolution. To specify a suffix, prepend **.** to the DNS suffix. +- Suffix - A domain suffix that will be appended to the shortname query for DNS resolution. To specify a suffix, prepend.**.** to the DNS suffix. Value type is chr. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/DomainNameInformationList/**dniRowId**/DomainNameType** Returns the namespace type. This value can be one of the following: -- FQDN - If the DomainName was not prepended with a**.** and applies only to the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of a specified host. +- FQDN - If the DomainName wasn't prepended with a**.** and applies only to the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of a specified host. - Suffix - If the DomainName was prepended with a**.** and applies to the specified namespace, all records in that namespace, and all subdomains. Value type is chr. Supported operation is Get. @@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ List of comma-separated DNS Server IP addresses to use for the namespace. Value type is chr. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/DomainNameInformationList/**dniRowId**/WebProxyServers** -Optional. Web Proxy Server IP address if you are redirecting traffic through your intranet. +Optional. Web Proxy Server IP address if you're redirecting traffic through your intranet. > [!NOTE] > Currently only one web proxy server is supported. @@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ Value type is chr. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/DomainNameInformationList/**dniRowId**/AutoTrigger** Added in Windows 10, version 1607. Optional. Boolean to determine whether this domain name rule will trigger the VPN. -If set to False, this DomainName rule will not trigger the VPN. +If set to False, this DomainName rule won't trigger the VPN. If set to True, this DomainName rule will trigger the VPN @@ -439,7 +439,7 @@ By default, this value is false. Value type is bool. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/DomainNameInformationList/**dniRowId**/Persistent** -Added in Windows 10, version 1607. A boolean value that specifies if the rule being added should persist even when the VPN is not connected. Value values: +Added in Windows 10, version 1607. A boolean value that specifies if the rule being added should persist even when the VPN isn't connected. Value values: - False (default) - This DomainName rule will only be applied when VPN is connected. - True - This DomainName rule will always be present and applied. @@ -533,7 +533,7 @@ Value type is chr. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. **VPNv2/**ProfileName**/EdpModeId** Enterprise ID, which is required for connecting this VPN profile with a WIP policy. When this is set, the networking stack looks for this Enterprise ID in the app token to determine if the traffic is allowed to go over the VPN. If the profile is active, it also automatically triggers the VPN to connect. We recommend having only one such profile per device. -Additionally when connecting with Windows Information Protection (WIP)(formerly known as Enterprise Data Protection), the admin does not have to specify AppTriggerList and TrafficFilterList rules separately in this profile (unless more advanced config is needed) because the WIP policies and App lists automatically takes effect. +Additionally, when connecting with Windows Information Protection (WIP)(formerly known as Enterprise Data Protection). The admin does not have to specify AppTriggerList and TrafficFilterList rules separately in this profile, unless more advanced config is needed because the WIP policies and App lists automatically takes effect. Value type is chr. Supported operations include Get, Add, Replace, and Delete. From f42e4e09208940896313efade3e55d978d73b54d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Simpson Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2022 08:53:43 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 189/192] Update eap-configuration.md --- windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md index e1608210b9..1565168c9c 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/eap-configuration.md @@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ The following list describes the prerequisites for a certificate to be used with - The certificate must have at least one of the following EKU properties: - Client Authentication: As defined by RFC 5280, this property is a well-defined OID with value 1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.2. - - Any Purpose: This property is an EKU-defined one and is published by Microsoft.,It is a well-defined OID with value 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.10.12.1. The inclusion of this OID implies that the certificate can be used for any purpose. The advantage of this EKU over the All Purpose EKU is that other non-critical or custom EKUs can still be added to the certificate for effective filtering. + - Any Purpose: This property is an EKU-defined one and is published by Microsoft. It is a well-defined OID with value 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.10.12.1. The inclusion of this OID implies that the certificate can be used for any purpose. The advantage of this EKU over the All Purpose EKU is that other non-critical or custom EKUs can still be added to the certificate for effective filtering. - All Purpose: As defined by RFC 5280, if a CA includes EKUs to satisfy some application needs, but doesn't want to restrict usage of the key, the CA can add an EKU value of 0. A certificate with such an EKU can be used for all purposes. - The user or the computer certificate on the client must chain to a trusted root CA. @@ -287,4 +287,4 @@ Alternatively, you can use the following procedure to create an EAP configuratio ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) From 426955319f177b490c3f6b275355216d77e59a94 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2022 12:41:59 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 190/192] Improper acronyms review update-04 The updates here are made for acronym :WDAC as per the task 6027362. Thanks! --- .../mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md | 2 +- ...tion-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md | 5 ++-- ...nd-windows-defender-application-control.md | 4 +-- ...perational-guide-appid-tagging-policies.md | 4 +-- .../deploy-appid-tagging-policies.md | 6 ++--- .../design-create-appid-tagging-policies.md | 4 +-- ...application-control-appid-tagging-guide.md | 2 +- .../LOB-win32-apps-on-s.md | 10 +++---- ...s-defender-application-control-policies.md | 4 +-- ...s-defender-application-control-policies.md | 2 +- .../create-initial-default-policy.md | 8 +++--- .../create-wdac-deny-policy.md | 6 ++--- ...e-wdac-policy-for-fully-managed-devices.md | 14 +++++----- ...wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md | 10 +++---- ...rt-windows-defender-application-control.md | 8 +++--- ...s-defender-application-control-policies.md | 12 ++++----- ...ion-control-policies-using-group-policy.md | 8 +++--- ...plication-control-policies-using-intune.md | 10 +++---- .../deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md | 4 +-- .../deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md | 6 ++--- ...s-defender-application-control-policies.md | 13 +++++----- ...s-defender-application-control-policies.md | 8 +++--- .../event-tag-explanations.md | 6 ++--- .../example-wdac-base-policies.md | 4 +-- .../feature-availability.md | 4 +-- ...th-windows-defender-application-control.md | 14 +++++----- ...s-defender-application-control-policies.md | 12 ++++----- .../operations/known-issues.md | 5 ++-- ...defender-application-control-management.md | 26 +++++++++---------- ...events-centrally-using-advanced-hunting.md | 8 +++--- .../select-types-of-rules-to-create.md | 16 ++++++------ .../types-of-devices.md | 12 ++++----- ...ication-control-policy-design-decisions.md | 20 +++++++------- .../understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md | 6 ++--- ...ontrol-for-classic-windows-applications.md | 10 +++---- ...r-application-control-against-tampering.md | 6 ++--- ...l-specific-plug-ins-add-ins-and-modules.md | 6 ++--- ...tion-control-with-dynamic-code-security.md | 4 +-- ...control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md | 12 ++++----- .../wdac-and-applocker-overview.md | 12 ++++----- .../wdac-wizard-create-base-policy.md | 16 ++++++------ .../wdac-wizard-create-supplemental-policy.md | 6 ++--- .../wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md | 8 +++--- .../wdac-wizard-merging-policies.md | 4 +-- .../wdac-wizard.md | 2 +- ...er-application-control-deployment-guide.md | 8 +++--- ...fender-application-control-design-guide.md | 2 +- ...r-application-control-operational-guide.md | 2 +- .../windows-defender-application-control.md | 2 +- .../ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md | 9 ++++--- .../whats-new-windows-10-version-1903.md | 10 +++---- 51 files changed, 201 insertions(+), 201 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md index 02eb0f514c..d3bfbc3db3 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The table below shows the applicability of Windows: Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies can be managed from an MDM server, or locally by using PowerShell via the WMI Bridge through the ApplicationControl configuration service provider (CSP). The ApplicationControl CSP was added in Windows 10, version 1903. This CSP provides expanded diagnostic capabilities and support for [multiple policies](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies) (introduced in Windows 10, version 1903). It also provides support for rebootless policy deployment (introduced in Windows 10, version 1709). Unlike the [AppLocker CSP](applocker-csp.md), the ApplicationControl CSP correctly detects the presence of no-reboot option and consequently doesn't schedule a reboot. -Existing WDAC policies deployed using the AppLocker CSP's CodeIntegrity node can now be deployed using the ApplicationControl CSP URI. Although WDAC policy deployment via the AppLocker CSP will continue to be supported, all new feature work will be done in the ApplicationControl CSP only. +Existing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies deployed using the AppLocker CSP's CodeIntegrity node can now be deployed using the ApplicationControl CSP URI. Although, WDAC policy deployment via the AppLocker CSP will continue to be supported, all new feature work will be done in the ApplicationControl CSP only. The following example shows the ApplicationControl CSP in tree format. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md index 4d66697518..4a0981cf1f 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md @@ -75,9 +75,10 @@ Set the following registry keys to enable HVCI. This provides exactly the same s > [!IMPORTANT] +> > - Among the commands that follow, you can choose settings for **Secure Boot** and **Secure Boot with DMA**. In most situations, we recommend that you choose **Secure Boot**. This option provides Secure Boot with as much protection as is supported by a given computer’s hardware. A computer with input/output memory management units (IOMMUs) will have Secure Boot with DMA protection. A computer without IOMMUs will simply have Secure Boot enabled. > -> In contrast, with **Secure Boot with DMA**, the setting will enable Secure Boot—and VBS itself—only on a computer that supports DMA, that is, a computer with IOMMUs. With this setting, any computer without IOMMUs will not have VBS or HVCI protection, although it can still have WDAC enabled. +> - In contrast, with **Secure Boot with DMA**, the setting will enable Secure Boot—and VBS itself—only on a computer that supports DMA, that is, a computer with IOMMUs. With this setting, any computer without IOMMUs will not have VBS or HVCI protection, although it can still have Windows Defender Application Control enabled. > > - All drivers on the system must be compatible with virtualization-based protection of code integrity; otherwise, your system may fail. We recommend that you enable these features on a group of test computers before you enable them on users' computers. @@ -312,7 +313,7 @@ C. If you experience a critical error during boot or your system is unstable aft ## HVCI deployment in virtual machines -HVCI can protect a Hyper-V virtual machine, just as it would a physical machine. The steps to enable WDAC are the same from within the virtual machine. +HVCI can protect a Hyper-V virtual machine, just as it would a physical machine. The steps to enable Windows Defender Application Control are the same from within the virtual machine. WDAC protects against malware running in the guest virtual machine. It does not provide additional protection from the host administrator. From the host, you can disable WDAC for a virtual machine: diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control.md index 21f2516780..82d351a624 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Windows 10 includes a set of hardware and OS technologies that, when configured WDAC policies and HVCI are powerful protections that can be used separately. However, when these two technologies are configured to work together, they present a strong protection capability for Windows 10 devices. -Using WDAC to restrict devices to only authorized apps has these advantages over other solutions: +Using Windows Defender Application Control to restrict devices to only authorized apps has these advantages over other solutions: 1. WDAC policy is enforced by the Windows kernel itself, and the policy takes effect early in the boot sequence before nearly all other OS code and before traditional antivirus solutions run. 2. WDAC lets you set application control policy for code that runs in user mode, kernel mode hardware and software drivers, and even code that runs as part of Windows. @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ When we originally promoted Device Guard, we did so with a specific security pro WDAC has no specific hardware or software requirements other than running Windows 10, which means customers were denied the benefits of this powerful application control capability due to Device Guard confusion. -Since the initial release of Windows 10, the world has witnessed numerous hacking and malware attacks where application control alone could have prevented the attack altogether. With this in mind, we now discuss and document WDAC as an independent technology within our security stack and gave it a name of its own: [Windows Defender Application Control](../windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control.md). +Since the initial release of Windows 10, the world has witnessed numerous hacking and malware attacks where application control alone could have prevented the attack altogether. With this in mind, we now discuss and document Windows Defender Application Control as an independent technology within our security stack and gave it a name of its own: [Windows Defender Application Control](../windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control.md). We hope this change will help us better communicate options for adopting application control within your organizations. ## Related articles diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/debugging-operational-guide-appid-tagging-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/debugging-operational-guide-appid-tagging-policies.md index 19a27eb4d3..7b909e6fb0 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/debugging-operational-guide-appid-tagging-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/debugging-operational-guide-appid-tagging-policies.md @@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above > [!NOTE] -> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](../feature-availability.md). +> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](../feature-availability.md). After deployment of the WDAC AppId Tagging policy, WDAC will log a 3099 policy deployed event in the [Event Viewer logs](../event-id-explanations.md). You first should ensure that the policy has been successfully deployed onto the system by verifying the presence of the 3099 event. ## Verifying Tags on Running Processes -After verifying the policy has been deployed, the next step is to verify that the application processes you expect to pass the AppId Tagging policy have your tag set. Note that processes running at the time of policy deployment will need to be restarted since WDAC can only tag processes created after the policy has been deployed. +After verifying the policy has been deployed, the next step is to verify that the application processes you expect to pass the AppId Tagging policy have your tag set. Note that processes running at the time of policy deployment will need to be restarted since Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) can only tag processes created after the policy has been deployed. 1. Download and Install the Windows Debugger diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/deploy-appid-tagging-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/deploy-appid-tagging-policies.md index a8ac5aafd1..8c2b314e2b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/deploy-appid-tagging-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/deploy-appid-tagging-policies.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec > [!NOTE] > Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](../feature-availability.md). -Similar to WDAC Application Control policies, WDAC AppId Tagging policies can be deployed locally and to your managed endpoints several ways. Once you've created your AppId Tagging policy, use one of the following methods to deploy: +Similar to Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies, WDAC AppId Tagging policies can be deployed locally and to your managed endpoints several ways. Once you've created your AppId Tagging policy, use one of the following methods to deploy: 1. [Deploy AppId Tagging Policies with MDM](#deploy-appid-tagging-policies-with-mdm) 1. [Deploy policies with MEMCM](#deploy-appid-tagging-policies-with-memcm) @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Custom AppId Tagging policies can deployed via MEMCM using the [deployment task ### Deploy AppId Tagging Policies via Scripting -Scripting hosts can be used to deploy AppId Tagging policies as well. This approach is often best suited for local deployment, but works for deployment to managed endpoints and users too. The [Deploy WDAC policies using script article](/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md) describes how to deploy WDAC AppId Tagging policies via scripting. Only the method for deploying to version 1903 and above is applicable for AppId Tagging policies. +Scripting hosts can be used to deploy AppId Tagging policies as well. This approach is often best suited for local deployment, but works for deployment to managed endpoints and users too. The [Deploy Windows Defender Application Control policies using script article](/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md) describes how to deploy WDAC AppId Tagging policies via scripting. Only the method for deploying to version 1903 and above is applicable for AppId Tagging policies. ### Deploying policies via the ApplicationControl CSP @@ -57,4 +57,4 @@ However, when policies are unenrolled from an MDM server, the CSP will attempt t For more information, see [ApplicationControl CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp) to deploy multiple policies, and optionally use MEM Intune's Custom OMA-URI capability. > [!NOTE] -> WMI and GP do not currently support multiple policies. Instead, customers who can't directly access the MDM stack should use the [ApplicationControl CSP via the MDM Bridge WMI Provider](/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp#powershell-and-wmi-bridge-usage-guidance) to manage Multiple Policy Format WDAC policies. +> WMI and GP do not currently support multiple policies. Instead, customers who can't directly access the MDM stack should use the [ApplicationControl CSP via the MDM Bridge WMI Provider](/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp#powershell-and-wmi-bridge-usage-guidance) to manage Multiple Policy Format Windows Defender Application Control policies. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/design-create-appid-tagging-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/design-create-appid-tagging-policies.md index e39893ba64..f89802b9f4 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/design-create-appid-tagging-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/design-create-appid-tagging-policies.md @@ -27,11 +27,11 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above > [!NOTE] -> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](../feature-availability.md). +> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](../feature-availability.md). ## Create the policy using the WDAC Wizard -You can use the WDAC Wizard and the PowerShell commands to create an application control policy and convert it to an AppIdTagging policy. The WDAC Wizard is available for download at the [WDAC Wizard Installer site](https://aka.ms/wdacwizard). These PowerShell commands are only available on the supported platforms listed in [AppId Tagging Guide](./windows-defender-application-control-appid-tagging-guide.md). +You can use the Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) Wizard and the PowerShell commands to create an application control policy and convert it to an AppIdTagging policy. The WDAC Wizard is available for download at the [WDAC Wizard Installer site](https://aka.ms/wdacwizard). These PowerShell commands are only available on the supported platforms listed in [AppId Tagging Guide](./windows-defender-application-control-appid-tagging-guide.md). 1. Create a new base policy using the templates: diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/windows-defender-application-control-appid-tagging-guide.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/windows-defender-application-control-appid-tagging-guide.md index 97105395a8..3dca939ef9 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/windows-defender-application-control-appid-tagging-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/AppIdTagging/windows-defender-application-control-appid-tagging-guide.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec ## AppId Tagging Feature Overview -The Application ID (AppId) Tagging Policy feature, while based off WDAC, does not control whether applications will run. AppId Tagging policies can be used to mark the processes of the running application with a customizable tag defined in the policy. Application processes that pass the AppId policy will receive the tag while failing applications won't. +The Application ID (AppId) Tagging Policy feature, while based off Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), does not control whether applications will run. AppId Tagging policies can be used to mark the processes of the running application with a customizable tag defined in the policy. Application processes that pass the AppId policy will receive the tag while failing applications won't. ## AppId Tagging Feature Availability diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/LOB-win32-apps-on-s.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/LOB-win32-apps-on-s.md index bea57dd3c8..e882f22e84 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/LOB-win32-apps-on-s.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/LOB-win32-apps-on-s.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Allow LOB Win32 Apps on Intune-Managed S Mode Devices (Windows) -description: Using WDAC supplemental policies, you can expand the S mode base policy on your Intune-managed devices. +description: Using Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) supplemental policies, you can expand the S mode base policy on your Intune-managed devices. keywords: security, malware ms.assetid: 8d6e0474-c475-411b-b095-1c61adb2bdbb ms.prod: m365-security @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows 11 >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). Beginning with the Windows 10 November 2019 update (build 18363), Microsoft Intune enables customers to deploy and run business critical Win32 applications and Windows components that are normally blocked in S mode (ex. PowerShell.exe) on their Intune-managed Windows in S mode devices. @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Refer to the below video for an overview and brief demo. ![Policy Authorization.](images/wdac-intune-policy-authorization.png) The general steps for expanding the S mode base policy on your Intune-managed devices are to generate a supplemental policy, sign that policy, and then upload the signed policy to Intune and assign it to user or device groups. Because you need access to WDAC PowerShell cmdlets to generate your supplemental policy, you should create and manage your policies on a non-S mode device. Once the policy has been uploaded to Intune, we recommend assigning it to a single test S-mode device to verify expected functioning before deploying the policy more broadly. -1. Generate a supplemental policy with WDAC tooling +1. Generate a supplemental policy with Windows Defender Application Control tooling This policy will expand the S mode base policy to authorize additional applications. Anything authorized by either the S mode base policy or your supplemental policy will be allowed to run. Your supplemental policies can specify filepath rules, trusted publishers, and more. @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ The general steps for expanding the S mode base policy on your Intune-managed de Set-RuleOption -FilePath "\SupplementalPolicy.xml>" -Option 3 –Delete ``` This deletes the 'audit mode' qualifier. - - Since you'll be signing your policy, you must authorize the signing certificate you will use to sign the policy and optionally one or more additional signers that can be used to sign updates to the policy in the future. For more information, refer to Section 2, Sign policy. Use Add-SignerRule to add the signing certificate to the WDAC policy: + - Since you'll be signing your policy, you must authorize the signing certificate you will use to sign the policy and optionally one or more additional signers that can be used to sign updates to the policy in the future. For more information, refer to Section 2, Sign policy. Use Add-SignerRule to add the signing certificate to the Windows Defender Application Control policy: ```powershell Add-SignerRule -FilePath -CertificatePath -User -Update @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ The general steps for expanding the S mode base policy on your Intune-managed de 2. Sign policy - Supplemental S mode policies must be digitally signed. To sign your policy, you can choose to use the Device Guard Signing Service (DGSS) or your organization's custom Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Refer to [Use the Device Guard Signing Portal in the Microsoft Store for Business](use-device-guard-signing-portal-in-microsoft-store-for-business.md) for guidance on using DGSS and [Create a code signing cert for WDAC](create-code-signing-cert-for-windows-defender-application-control.md) for guidance on signing using an internal CA. + Supplemental S mode policies must be digitally signed. To sign your policy, you can choose to use the Device Guard Signing Service (DGSS) or your organization's custom Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Refer to [Use the Device Guard Signing Portal in the Microsoft Store for Business](use-device-guard-signing-portal-in-microsoft-store-for-business.md) for guidance on using DGSS and [Create a code signing cert for Windows Defender Application Control](create-code-signing-cert-for-windows-defender-application-control.md) for guidance on signing using an internal CA. Rename your policy to "{PolicyID}.p7b" after you've signed it. PolicyID can be found by inspecting the Supplemental Policy XML. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/audit-and-enforce-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/audit-and-enforce-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md index 7f1870c0b6..cc3b1b631b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/audit-and-enforce-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/audit-and-enforce-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec >[!NOTE] >Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -Running Application Control in audit mode lets you discover applications, binaries, and scripts that are missing from your WDAC policy but should be included. +Running Application Control in audit mode lets you discover applications, binaries, and scripts that are missing from your Windows Defender Application Control policy (WDAC) but should be included. While a WDAC policy is running in audit mode, any binary that runs but would have been denied is logged in the **Applications and Services Logs\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CodeIntegrity\\Operational** event log. Script and MSI are logged in the **Applications and Services Logs\\Microsoft\\Windows\\AppLocker\\MSI and Script** event log. These events can be used to generate a new WDAC policy that can be merged with the original Base policy or deployed as a separate Supplemental policy, if allowed. @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ To familiarize yourself with creating WDAC rules from audit events, follow these ## Convert WDAC **BASE** policy from audit to enforced -As described in [common WDAC deployment scenarios](types-of-devices.md), we'll use the example of **Lamna Healthcare Company (Lamna)** to illustrate this scenario. Lamna is attempting to adopt stronger application policies, including the use of application control to prevent unwanted or unauthorized applications from running on their managed devices. +As described in [common Windows Defender Application Control deployment scenarios](types-of-devices.md), we'll use the example of **Lamna Healthcare Company (Lamna)** to illustrate this scenario. Lamna is attempting to adopt stronger application policies, including the use of application control to prevent unwanted or unauthorized applications from running on their managed devices. **Alice Pena** is the IT team lead responsible for Lamna's WDAC rollout. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/audit-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/audit-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md index 37b1dd7a2a..8b30f46fa9 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/audit-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/audit-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). Running Application Control in audit mode lets you discover applications, binaries, and scripts that are missing from your WDAC policy but should be included. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-initial-default-policy.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-initial-default-policy.md index 72b3039271..3686f2ecb5 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-initial-default-policy.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-initial-default-policy.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec >[!NOTE] >Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -This section outlines the process to create a WDAC policy for fixed-workload devices within an organization. Fixed-workload devices tend to be dedicated to a specific functional purpose and share common configuration attributes with other devices servicing the same functional role. Examples of fixed-workload devices may include Active Directory Domain Controllers, Secure Admin Workstations, pharmaceutical drug-mixing equipment, manufacturing devices, cash registers, ATMs, etc. +This section outlines the process to create a Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy for fixed-workload devices within an organization. Fixed-workload devices tend to be dedicated to a specific functional purpose and share common configuration attributes with other devices servicing the same functional role. Examples of fixed-workload devices may include Active Directory Domain Controllers, Secure Admin Workstations, pharmaceutical drug-mixing equipment, manufacturing devices, cash registers, ATMs, etc. For this example, you must initiate variables to be used during the creation process or use the full file paths in the command. Then create the WDAC policy by scanning the system for installed applications. @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ The policy file is converted to binary format when it gets created so that Windo ## Overview of the process of creating Windows Defender Application Control policies -A common system imaging practice in today’s IT organization is to establish a “golden” image as a reference for what an ideal system should look like, and then use that image to clone additional company assets. WDAC policies follow a similar methodology, that begins with the establishment of a golden computer. As with imaging, you can have multiple golden computers based on model, department, application set, and so on. Although the thought process around the creation of WDAC policies is similar to imaging, these policies should be maintained independently. Assess the necessity of additional WDAC policies based on what should be allowed to be installed and run and for whom. For more details on doing this assessment, see the [WDAC Design Guide](windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md). +A common system imaging practice in today’s IT organization is to establish a “golden” image as a reference for what an ideal system should look like, and then use that image to clone additional company assets. Windows Defender Application Control policies follow a similar methodology, that begins with the establishment of a golden computer. As with imaging, you can have multiple golden computers based on model, department, application set, and so on. Although the thought process around the creation of WDAC policies is similar to imaging, these policies should be maintained independently. Assess the necessity of additional WDAC policies based on what should be allowed to be installed and run and for whom. For more details on doing this assessment, see the [WDAC Design Guide](windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md). Optionally, WDAC can align with your software catalog and any IT department–approved applications. One straightforward method to implement WDAC is to use existing images to create one master WDAC policy. You do so by creating a WDAC policy from each image, and then by merging the policies. This way, what is installed on all of those images will be allowed to run, if the applications are installed on a computer based on a different image. Alternatively, you may choose to create a base applications policy and add policies based on the computer’s role or department. Organizations have a choice of how their policies are created, merged, or serviced, and managed. @@ -51,9 +51,7 @@ We recommend that you review the reference computer for software that can load a Examples include software aimed at development or scripting such as msbuild.exe (part of Visual Studio and the .NET Framework) which can be removed if you do not want to run scripts. You can remove or disable such software on the reference computer. - - -To create a WDAC policy, copy each of the following commands into an elevated Windows PowerShell session, in order: +To create a Windows Defender Application Control policy, copy each of the following commands into an elevated Windows PowerShell session, in order: 1. Initialize variables that you will use. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-deny-policy.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-deny-policy.md index d7e1d5636c..a5b01bd9ff 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-deny-policy.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-deny-policy.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ In this article we explain: ## File Rule Precedence Order -To create effective WDAC deny policies, it's crucial to understand how WDAC parses the policy. The WDAC engine evaluates files against the policy in the following order. +To create effective Windows Defender Application Control deny policies, it's crucial to understand how WDAC parses the policy. The WDAC engine evaluates files against the policy in the following order. 1. Explicit deny rules - if any explicit deny rule exists for a file, it will not run even if other rules are created to try to allow it. Deny rules can use any [rule level](select-types-of-rules-to-create.md#windows-defender-application-control-file-rule-levels). Use the most specific rule level practical when creating deny rules to avoid blocking more than you intend. @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ To create effective WDAC deny policies, it's crucial to understand how WDAC pars 5. If no rule exists for the file and it's not allowed based on ISG or MI, then the file is blocked implicitly. > [!NOTE] -> If your WDAC policy does not have an explicit rule to allow or deny a binary to run, then WDAC will make a call to the cloud to determine whether the binary is familiar and safe. However, if your policy already authorizes or denies the binary, then WDAC will not make a call to the cloud. For more details, see [How does the integration between WDAC and the Intelligent Security Graph work?](use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md#how-does-the-integration-between-wdac-and-the-intelligent-security-graph-work). +> If your Windows Defender Application Control policy does not have an explicit rule to allow or deny a binary to run, then WDAC will make a call to the cloud to determine whether the binary is familiar and safe. However, if your policy already authorizes or denies the binary, then WDAC will not make a call to the cloud. For more details, see [How does the integration between WDAC and the Intelligent Security Graph work?](use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md#how-does-the-integration-between-wdac-and-the-intelligent-security-graph-work). ## Interaction with Existing Policies @@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ Merge-CIPolicy -PolicyPaths $DenyPolicy, $AllowAllPolicy -OutputFilePath $DenyPo Policies should be thoroughly evaluated and first rolled out in audit mode before strict enforcement. Policies can be deployed via multiple options: -1. Mobile Device Management (MDM): [Deploy WDAC policies using Mobile Device Management (MDM) (Windows)](deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md) +1. Mobile Device Management (MDM): [Deploy Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies using Mobile Device Management (MDM) (Windows)](deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md) 2. Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM): [Deploy Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies by using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM) (Windows)](deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-policy-for-fully-managed-devices.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-policy-for-fully-managed-devices.md index f088c8d7f9..93e9536d48 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-policy-for-fully-managed-devices.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-policy-for-fully-managed-devices.md @@ -30,12 +30,12 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec >[!NOTE] >Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -This section outlines the process to create a WDAC policy for **fully managed devices** within an organization. The key difference between this scenario and [lightly managed devices](create-wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md) is that all software deployed to a fully managed device is managed by IT and users of the device cannot install arbitrary apps. Ideally, all apps are deployed using a software distribution solution, such as Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM). Additionally, users on fully managed devices should ideally run as standard user and only authorized IT pros have administrative access. +This section outlines the process to create a Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy for **fully managed devices** within an organization. The key difference between this scenario and [lightly managed devices](create-wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md) is that all software deployed to a fully managed device is managed by IT and users of the device cannot install arbitrary apps. Ideally, all apps are deployed using a software distribution solution, such as Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM). Additionally, users on fully managed devices should ideally run as standard user and only authorized IT pros have administrative access. > [!NOTE] -> Some of the WDAC options described in this topic are only available on Windows 10 version 1903 and above, or Windows 11. When using this topic to plan your own organization's WDAC policies, consider whether your managed clients can use all or some of these features and assess the impact for any features that may be unavailable on your clients. You may need to adapt this guidance to meet your specific organization's needs. +> Some of the Windows Defender Application Control options described in this topic are only available on Windows 10 version 1903 and above, or Windows 11. When using this topic to plan your own organization's WDAC policies, consider whether your managed clients can use all or some of these features and assess the impact for any features that may be unavailable on your clients. You may need to adapt this guidance to meet your specific organization's needs. -As described in [common WDAC deployment scenarios](types-of-devices.md), we will use the example of **Lamna Healthcare Company (Lamna)** to illustrate this scenario. Lamna is attempting to adopt stronger application policies, including the use of application control to prevent unwanted or unauthorized applications from running on their managed devices. +As described in [common Windows Defender Application Control deployment scenarios](types-of-devices.md), we will use the example of **Lamna Healthcare Company (Lamna)** to illustrate this scenario. Lamna is attempting to adopt stronger application policies, including the use of application control to prevent unwanted or unauthorized applications from running on their managed devices. **Alice Pena** is the IT team lead tasked with the rollout of WDAC. @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Having defined the "circle-of-trust", Alice is ready to generate the initial pol Alice follows these steps to complete this task: > [!NOTE] -> If you do not use MEMCM or prefer to use a different [example WDAC base policy](example-wdac-base-policies.md) for your own policy, skip to step 2 and substitute the MEMCM policy path with your preferred example base policy. +> If you do not use MEMCM or prefer to use a different [example Windows Defender Application Control base policy](example-wdac-base-policies.md) for your own policy, skip to step 2 and substitute the MEMCM policy path with your preferred example base policy. 1. [Use MEMCM to create and deploy an audit policy](/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/use-device-guard-with-configuration-manager) to a client device running Windows 10 version 1903 or above, or Windows 11. @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ Alice follows these steps to complete this task: 6. If appropriate, add additional signer or file rules to further customize the policy for your organization. -7. Use [ConvertFrom-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/convertfrom-cipolicy) to convert the WDAC policy to a binary format: +7. Use [ConvertFrom-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/convertfrom-cipolicy) to convert the Windows Defender Application Control policy to a binary format: > [!NOTE] > In the sample commands below, replace the string "{InsertPolicyID}" with the actual PolicyID GUID (including braces **{ }**) found in your policy XML file. @@ -169,5 +169,5 @@ Alice has defined a policy for Lamna's fully managed devices that makes some tra ## Up next -- [Create a WDAC policy for fixed-workload devices using a reference computer](create-initial-default-policy.md) -- [Prepare to deploy WDAC policies](windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md) \ No newline at end of file +- [Create a Windows Defender Application Control policy for fixed-workload devices using a reference computer](create-initial-default-policy.md) +- [Prepare to deploy Windows Defender Application Control policies](windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md index a173ced569..5b21e63327 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md @@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec >[!NOTE] >Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -This section outlines the process to create a WDAC policy for **lightly managed devices** within an organization. Typically, organizations that are new to application control will be most successful if they start with a permissive policy like the one described in this topic. Organizations can choose to harden the policy over time to achieve a stronger overall security posture on their WDAC-managed devices as described in later topics. +This section outlines the process to create a Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy for **lightly managed devices** within an organization. Typically, organizations that are new to application control will be most successful if they start with a permissive policy like the one described in this topic. Organizations can choose to harden the policy over time to achieve a stronger overall security posture on their WDAC-managed devices as described in later topics. > [!NOTE] -> Some of the WDAC options described in this topic are only available on Windows 10 version 1903 and above, or Windows 11. When using this topic to plan your own organization's WDAC policies, consider whether your managed clients can use all or some of these features and assess the impact for any features that may be unavailable on your clients. You may need to adapt this guidance to meet your specific organization's needs. +> Some of the Windows Defender Application Control options described in this topic are only available on Windows 10 version 1903 and above, or Windows 11. When using this topic to plan your own organization's WDAC policies, consider whether your managed clients can use all or some of these features and assess the impact for any features that may be unavailable on your clients. You may need to adapt this guidance to meet your specific organization's needs. As in the [previous topic](types-of-devices.md), we will use the example of **Lamna Healthcare Company (Lamna)** to illustrate this scenario. Lamna is attempting to adopt stronger application policies, including the use of application control to prevent unwanted or unauthorized applications from running on their managed devices. @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Having defined the "circle-of-trust", Alice is ready to generate the initial pol Alice follows these steps to complete this task: > [!NOTE] -> If you do not use MEMCM or prefer to use a different [example WDAC base policy](example-wdac-base-policies.md) for your own policy, skip to step 2 and substitute the MEMCM policy path with your preferred example base policy. +> If you do not use MEMCM or prefer to use a different [example Windows Defender Application Control base policy](example-wdac-base-policies.md) for your own policy, skip to step 2 and substitute the MEMCM policy path with your preferred example base policy. 1. [Use MEMCM to create and deploy an audit policy](/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/use-device-guard-with-configuration-manager) to a client device running Windows 10 version 1903 and above, or Windows 11. @@ -185,5 +185,5 @@ In order to minimize user productivity impact, Alice has defined a policy that m ## Up next -- [Create a WDAC policy for fully managed devices](create-wdac-policy-for-fully-managed-devices.md) -- [Prepare to deploy WDAC policies](windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md) \ No newline at end of file +- [Create a Windows Defender Application Control policy for fully managed devices](create-wdac-policy-for-fully-managed-devices.md) +- [Prepare to deploy Windows Defender Application Control policies](windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-catalog-files-to-support-windows-defender-application-control.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-catalog-files-to-support-windows-defender-application-control.md index 0ea6e2d239..348fbacaf2 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-catalog-files-to-support-windows-defender-application-control.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-catalog-files-to-support-windows-defender-application-control.md @@ -33,14 +33,14 @@ Catalog files can be important in your deployment of Windows Defender Applicatio ## Create catalog files -The creation of a catalog file simplifies the steps to run unsigned applications in the presence of a WDAC policy. +The creation of a catalog file simplifies the steps to run unsigned applications in the presence of a Windows Defender Application Control policy. To create a catalog file, you use a tool called **Package Inspector**. You must also have a WDAC policy deployed in audit mode on the computer on which you run Package Inspector, so that Package Inspector can include any temporary installation files that are added and then removed from the computer during the installation process. > [!NOTE] > When you establish a naming convention it makes it easier to detect deployed catalog files in the future. In this guide, *\*-Contoso.cat* is used as the example naming convention. -1. Be sure that a WDAC policy is currently deployed in audit mode on the computer on which you will run Package Inspector. +1. Be sure that a Windows Defender Application Control policy is currently deployed in audit mode on the computer on which you will run Package Inspector. Package Inspector does not always detect temporary installation files that are added and then removed from the computer during the installation process. To ensure that these binaries are also included in your catalog file, deploy a WDAC policy in audit mode. @@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Packages can fail for the following reasons: - Package Inspector is completely incompatible if files in the package (temporary or otherwise) change hash each time the package is installed. You can diagnose this by looking at the hash field in the 3077 block events when the package is failing in enforcement. If each time you attempt to run the package you get a new block event with a different hash, the package will not work with Package Inspector - Files with an invalid signature blob or otherwise "unhashable" files - This issue arises when a file that has been signed is modified post signing in a way that invalidates the PE header and renders the file unable to be hashed by the Authenticode Spec. - - WDAC uses Authenticode Hashes to validate files when they are running. If the file is unhashable via the authenticode SIP, there is no way to identify the file to allow it, regardless of if you attempt to add the file to the policy directly, or re-sign the file with a Package Inspector catalog (the signature is invalidated due to file being edited, file can't be allowed by hash due to authenticode hashing algorithm rejecting it) + - Windows Defender Application Control uses Authenticode Hashes to validate files when they are running. If the file is unhashable via the authenticode SIP, there is no way to identify the file to allow it, regardless of if you attempt to add the file to the policy directly, or re-sign the file with a Package Inspector catalog (the signature is invalidated due to file being edited, file can't be allowed by hash due to authenticode hashing algorithm rejecting it) - Recent versions of InstallShield packages that use custom actions can hit this. If the DLL input to the custom action was signed before being put through InstallShield, InstallShield adds tracking markers to the file (editing it post signature) which leaves the file in this "unhashable" state and renders the file unable to be allowed by Windows Defender (regardless of if you try to allow directly by policy or resign with Package Inspector) ## Catalog signing with SignTool.exe @@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ After the catalog file is signed, add the signing certificate to a WDAC policy, 1. If you have not already verified the catalog file digital signature, right-click the catalog file, and then click **Properties**. On the **Digital Signatures** tab, verify that your signing certificate exists with the algorithm you expect. -2. If you already have an XML policy file that you want to add the signing certificate to, skip to the next step. Otherwise, use [New-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/new-cipolicy) to create a WDAC policy that you will later merge into another policy (not deploy as-is). This example creates a policy called **CatalogSignatureOnly.xml** in the location **C:\\PolicyFolder**: +2. If you already have an XML policy file that you want to add the signing certificate to, skip to the next step. Otherwise, use [New-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/new-cipolicy) to create a Windows Defender Application Control policy that you will later merge into another policy (not deploy as-is). This example creates a policy called **CatalogSignatureOnly.xml** in the location **C:\\PolicyFolder**: `New-CIPolicy -Level PcaCertificate -FilePath C:\PolicyFolder\CatalogSignatureOnly.xml –UserPEs` diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md index 2738724087..50a9a80492 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Use multiple Windows Defender Application Control Policies (Windows) +title: Use multiple Windows Defender Application Control Policies (Windows) description: Windows Defender Application Control supports multiple code integrity policies for one device. keywords: security, malware ms.assetid: 8d6e0474-c475-411b-b095-1c61adb2bdbb @@ -27,9 +27,9 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -Prior to Windows 10 1903, WDAC only supported a single active policy on a system at any given time. This significantly limited customers in situations where multiple policies with different intents would be useful. Beginning with Windows 10 version 1903, WDAC supports up to 32 active policies on a device at once in order to enable the following scenarios: +Prior to Windows 10 1903, Windows Defender Application Control only supported a single active policy on a system at any given time. This significantly limited customers in situations where multiple policies with different intents would be useful. Beginning with Windows 10 version 1903, WDAC supports up to 32 active policies on a device at once in order to enable the following scenarios: 1. Enforce and Audit Side-by-Side - To validate policy changes before deploying in enforcement mode, users can now deploy an audit-mode base policy side by side with an existing enforcement-mode base policy @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ When merging, the policy type and ID of the leftmost/first policy specified is u ## Deploying multiple policies -In order to deploy multiple WDAC policies, you must either deploy them locally by copying the `*.cip` policy files into the proper folder or by using the ApplicationControl CSP, which is supported by MEM Intune's Custom OMA-URI feature. +In order to deploy multiple Windows Defender Application Control policies, you must either deploy them locally by copying the `*.cip` policy files into the proper folder or by using the ApplicationControl CSP, which is supported by MEM Intune's Custom OMA-URI feature. ### Deploying multiple policies locally @@ -105,11 +105,11 @@ To deploy policies locally using the new multiple policy format, follow these st ### Deploying multiple policies via ApplicationControl CSP -Multiple WDAC policies can be managed from an MDM server through ApplicationControl configuration service provider (CSP). The CSP also provides support for rebootless policy deployment.
    +Multiple Windows Defender Application Control policies can be managed from an MDM server through ApplicationControl configuration service provider (CSP). The CSP also provides support for rebootless policy deployment.
    However, when policies are un-enrolled from an MDM server, the CSP will attempt to remove every policy from devices, not just the policies added by the CSP. The reason for this is that the ApplicationControl CSP doesn't track enrollment sources for individual policies, even though it will query all policies on a device, regardless if they were deployed by the CSP. See [ApplicationControl CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp) for more information on deploying multiple policies, optionally using MEM Intune's Custom OMA-URI capability. > [!NOTE] -> WMI and GP do not currently support multiple policies. Instead, customers who cannot directly access the MDM stack should use the [ApplicationControl CSP via the MDM Bridge WMI Provider](/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp#powershell-and-wmi-bridge-usage-guidance) to manage Multiple Policy Format WDAC policies. +> WMI and GP do not currently support multiple policies. Instead, customers who cannot directly access the MDM stack should use the [ApplicationControl CSP via the MDM Bridge WMI Provider](/windows/client-management/mdm/applicationcontrol-csp#powershell-and-wmi-bridge-usage-guidance) to manage Multiple Policy Format Windows Defender Application Control policies. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-group-policy.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-group-policy.md index 73098a0cc4..23f551bee1 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-group-policy.md @@ -27,14 +27,14 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). > [!NOTE] -> Group Policy-based deployment of WDAC policies only supports single-policy format WDAC policies. To use WDAC on devices running Windows 10 1903 and greater, or Windows 11, we recommend using an alternative method for policy deployment. +> Group Policy-based deployment of Windows Defender Application Control policies only supports single-policy format WDAC policies. To use WDAC on devices running Windows 10 1903 and greater, or Windows 11, we recommend using an alternative method for policy deployment. -Single-policy format WDAC policies (pre-1903 policy schema) can be easily deployed and managed with Group Policy. The following procedure walks you through how to deploy a WDAC policy called **ContosoPolicy.bin** to a test OU called *WDAC Enabled PCs* by using a GPO called **Contoso GPO Test**. +Single-policy format Windows Defender Application Control policies (pre-1903 policy schema) can be easily deployed and managed with Group Policy. The following procedure walks you through how to deploy a WDAC policy called **ContosoPolicy.bin** to a test OU called *WDAC Enabled PCs* by using a GPO called **Contoso GPO Test**. -To deploy and manage a WDAC policy with Group Policy: +To deploy and manage a Windows Defender Application Control policy with Group Policy: 1. On a client computer on which RSAT is installed, open the GPMC by running **GPMC.MSC** diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md index 3572e0f5f3..61a0f3ce27 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md @@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). You can use a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, like Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) Intune, to configure Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) on client machines. Intune includes native support for WDAC which can be a helpful starting point, but customers may find the available circle-of-trust options too limiting. To deploy a custom policy through Intune and define your own circle of trust, you can configure a profile using Custom OMA-URI. If your organization uses another MDM solution, check with your solution provider for WDAC policy deployment steps. ## Use Intune's built-in policies -Intune's built-in WDAC support allows you to configure Windows client computers to only run: +Intune's built-in Windows Defender Application Control support allows you to configure Windows client computers to only run: - Windows components - 3rd party hardware and software kernel drivers @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ To use Intune's built-in WDAC policies, configure [Endpoint Protection for Windo ## Deploy WDAC policies with custom OMA-URI > [!NOTE] -> Policies deployed through Intune custom OMA-URI are subject to a 350,000 byte limit. Customers should create WDAC policies that use signature-based rules, the Intelligent Security Graph, and managed installers where practical. Customers whose devices are running 1903+ builds of Windows are also encouraged to use [multiple policies](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md) which allow more granular policy. +> Policies deployed through Intune custom OMA-URI are subject to a 350,000 byte limit. Customers should create Windows Defender Application Control policies that use signature-based rules, the Intelligent Security Graph, and managed installers where practical. Customers whose devices are running 1903+ builds of Windows are also encouraged to use [multiple policies](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md) which allow more granular policy. ### Deploy custom WDAC policies on Windows 10 1903+ @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ The steps to use Intune's custom OMA-URI functionality are: ### Remove WDAC policies on Windows 10 1903+ -Upon deletion, policies deployed through Intune via the ApplicationControl CSP are removed from the system but stay in effect until the next reboot. In order to disable WDAC enforcement, first replace the existing policy with a new version of the policy that will "Allow *", like the rules in the example policy at %windir%\schemas\CodeIntegrity\ExamplePolicies\AllowAll.xml. Once the updated policy is deployed, you can then delete the policy from the Intune portal. This will prevent anything from being blocked and fully remove the WDAC policy on the next reboot. +Upon deletion, policies deployed through Intune via the ApplicationControl CSP are removed from the system but stay in effect until the next reboot. In order to disable Windows Defender Application Control enforcement, first replace the existing policy with a new version of the policy that will "Allow *", like the rules in the example policy at %windir%\schemas\CodeIntegrity\ExamplePolicies\AllowAll.xml. Once the updated policy is deployed, you can then delete the policy from the Intune portal. This will prevent anything from being blocked and fully remove the WDAC policy on the next reboot. ### For pre-1903 systems @@ -100,4 +100,4 @@ The steps to use Intune's Custom OMA-URI functionality to leverage the [AppLocke #### Removing policies -Policies deployed through Intune via the AppLocker CSP cannot be deleted through the Intune console. In order to disable WDAC policy enforcement, either deploy an audit-mode policy or use a script to delete the existing policy. +Policies deployed through Intune via the AppLocker CSP cannot be deleted through the Intune console. In order to disable Windows Defender Application Control policy enforcement, either deploy an audit-mode policy or use a script to delete the existing policy. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md index 1ac9e541d2..4c931b2732 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Application Control feature availability](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Application Control feature availability](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability). You can use Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM) to configure Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) on client machines. @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ MEMCM includes native support for WDAC, which allows you to configure Windows 10 - [Optional] Reputable apps as defined by the Intelligent Security Graph (ISG) - [Optional] Apps and executables already installed in admin-definable folder locations that MEMCM will allow through a one-time scan during policy creation on managed endpoints. -Note that MEMCM does not remove policies once deployed. To stop enforcement, you should switch the policy to audit mode, which will produce the same effect. If you want to disable WDAC altogether (including audit mode), you can deploy a script to delete the policy file from disk, and either trigger a reboot or wait for the next reboot. +Note that MEMCM does not remove policies once deployed. To stop enforcement, you should switch the policy to audit mode, which will produce the same effect. If you want to disable Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) altogether (including audit mode), you can deploy a script to delete the policy file from disk, and either trigger a reboot or wait for the next reboot. For more information on using MEMCM's native WDAC policies, see [Windows Defender Application Control management with Configuration Manager](/mem/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/use-device-guard-with-configuration-manager). diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md index 43ecea1845..e57deda422 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Application Control feature availability](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Application Control feature availability](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability). This topic describes how to deploy Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies using script. The instructions below use PowerShell but can work with any scripting host. @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ This topic describes how to deploy Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) p $RefreshPolicyTool = "" ``` -2. Copy WDAC policy binary to the destination folder. +2. Copy Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy binary to the destination folder. ```powershell Copy-Item -Path $PolicyBinary -Destination $DestinationFolder -Force @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ This topic describes how to deploy Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) p $DestinationBinary = $env:windir+"\System32\CodeIntegrity\SiPolicy.p7b" ``` -2. Copy WDAC policy binary to the destination. +2. Copy Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy binary to the destination. ```powershell Copy-Item -Path $PolicyBinary -Destination $DestinationBinary -Force diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/disable-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/disable-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md index 6fa1b84ec0..7f04db97e1 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/disable-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/disable-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md @@ -27,22 +27,23 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). This topic covers how to disable unsigned or signed WDAC policies. ## Disable unsigned Windows Defender Application Control policies -There may come a time when an administrator wants to disable a WDAC policy. For unsigned WDAC policies, this process is simple. The method used to deploy the policy (such as Group Policy) must first be disabled, then simply delete the SIPolicy.p7b policy file from the following locations, and the WDAC policy will be disabled on the next computer restart: +There may come a time when an administrator wants to disable a Windows Defender Application Control policy. For unsigned WDAC policies, this process is simple. The method used to deploy the policy (such as Group Policy) must first be disabled, then simply delete the SIPolicy.p7b policy file from the following locations, and the WDAC policy will be disabled on the next computer restart: - <EFI System Partition>\\Microsoft\\Boot\\ - <OS Volume>\\Windows\\System32\\CodeIntegrity\\ -Note that as of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (1903), WDAC allows multiple policies to be deployed to a device. To fully disable WDAC when multiple policies are in effect, you must first disable each method being used to deploy a policy. Then delete the {Policy GUID}.cip policy files found in the \CIPolicies\Active subfolder under each of the paths listed above in addition to any SIPolicy.p7b file found in the root directory. +>[!NOTE] +> As of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (1903), Windows Defender Application Control allows multiple policies to be deployed to a device. To fully disable WDAC when multiple policies are in effect, you must first disable each method being used to deploy a policy. Then delete the {Policy GUID}.cip policy files found in the \CIPolicies\Active subfolder under each of the paths listed above in addition to any SIPolicy.p7b file found in the root directory. ## Disable signed Windows Defender Application Control policies within Windows -Signed policies protect Windows from administrative manipulation as well as malware that has gained administrative-level access to the system. For this reason, signed WDAC policies are intentionally more difficult to remove than unsigned policies. They inherently protect themselves from modification or removal and therefore are difficult even for administrators to remove successfully. If the signed WDAC policy is manually enabled and copied to the CodeIntegrity folder, to remove the policy, you must complete the following steps. +Signed policies protect Windows from administrative manipulation as well as malware that has gained administrative-level access to the system. For this reason, signed Windows Defender Application Control policies are intentionally more difficult to remove than unsigned policies. They inherently protect themselves from modification or removal and therefore are difficult even for administrators to remove successfully. If the signed WDAC policy is manually enabled and copied to the CodeIntegrity folder, to remove the policy, you must complete the following steps. > [!NOTE] > For reference, signed WDAC policies should be replaced and removed from the following locations: @@ -67,7 +68,7 @@ Signed policies protect Windows from administrative manipulation as well as malw 5. Restart the client computer. -If the signed WDAC policy has been deployed using by using Group Policy, you must complete the following steps: +If the signed Windows Defender Application Control policy has been deployed using by using Group Policy, you must complete the following steps: 1. Replace the existing policy in the GPO with another signed policy that has the **6 Enabled: Unsigned System Integrity Policy** rule option enabled. @@ -89,7 +90,7 @@ If the signed WDAC policy has been deployed using by using Group Policy, you mus ## Disable signed Windows Defender Application Control policies within the BIOS -There may be a time when signed WDAC policies cause a boot failure. Because WDAC policies enforce kernel mode drivers, it is important that they be thoroughly tested on each software and hardware configuration before being enforced and signed. Signed WDAC policies are validated in the pre-boot sequence by using Secure Boot. When you disable the Secure Boot feature in the BIOS, and then delete the file from the following locations on the operating system disk, it allows the system to boot into Windows: +There may be a time when signed Windows Defender Application Control policies cause a boot failure. Because WDAC policies enforce kernel mode drivers, it is important that they be thoroughly tested on each software and hardware configuration before being enforced and signed. Signed WDAC policies are validated in the pre-boot sequence by using Secure Boot. When you disable the Secure Boot feature in the BIOS, and then delete the file from the following locations on the operating system disk, it allows the system to boot into Windows: - <EFI System Partition>\\Microsoft\\Boot\\ - <OS Volume>\\Windows\\System32\\CodeIntegrity\\ diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/enforce-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/enforce-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md index e3969dba90..1628e2a60c 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/enforce-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/enforce-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md @@ -25,16 +25,16 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -You should now have one or more WDAC policies broadly deployed in audit mode. You have analyzed events collected from the devices with those policies and you're ready to enforce. Use this procedure to prepare and deploy your WDAC policies in enforcement mode. +You should now have one or more Windows Defender Application Control policies broadly deployed in audit mode. You have analyzed events collected from the devices with those policies and you're ready to enforce. Use this procedure to prepare and deploy your WDAC policies in enforcement mode. > [!NOTE] > Some of the steps described in this article only apply to Windows 10 version 1903 and above, or Windows 11. When using this topic to plan your own organization's WDAC policies, consider whether your managed clients can use all or some of these features. Evaluate the impact for any features that may be unavailable on your clients running earlier versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server. You may need to adapt this guidance to meet your specific organization's needs. ## Convert WDAC **base** policy from audit to enforced -As described in [common WDAC deployment scenarios](types-of-devices.md), we'll use the example of **Lamna Healthcare Company (Lamna)** to illustrate this scenario. Lamna is attempting to adopt stronger application policies, including the use of application control to prevent unwanted or unauthorized applications from running on their managed devices. +As described in [common Windows Defender Application Control deployment scenarios](types-of-devices.md), we'll use the example of **Lamna Healthcare Company (Lamna)** to illustrate this scenario. Lamna is attempting to adopt stronger application policies, including the use of application control to prevent unwanted or unauthorized applications from running on their managed devices. **Alice Pena** is the IT team lead responsible for Lamna's WDAC rollout. @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Since the enforced policy was given a unique PolicyID in the previous procedure, > [!NOTE] > If Set-CIPolicyIdInfo does not output the new PolicyID value on your Windows 10 version, you will need to obtain the *PolicyId* value from the XML directly. -3. Use [ConvertFrom-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/convertfrom-cipolicy) to convert the new WDAC supplemental policy to binary: +3. Use [ConvertFrom-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/convertfrom-cipolicy) to convert the new Windows Defender Application Control supplemental policy to binary: ```powershell $EnforcedSuppPolicyBinary = $env:USERPROFILE+"\Desktop\"+$SupplementalPolicyName+"_"+$SupplementalPolicyID+".xml" diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/event-tag-explanations.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/event-tag-explanations.md index e78284ae26..241acb33ab 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/event-tag-explanations.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/event-tag-explanations.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Represents the signature level at which the code was verified. |---|----------| | 0 | Signing level has not yet been checked | | 1 | File is unsigned | -| 2 | Trusted by WDAC policy | +| 2 | Trusted by Windows Defender Application Control policy | | 3 | Developer signed code | | 4 | Authenticode signed | | 5 | Microsoft Store signed app PPL (Protected Process Light) | @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Represents why verification failed, or if it succeeded. | 18 | Custom signing level not met; returned if signature fails to match CISigners in UMCI | | 19 | Binary is revoked by file hash | | 20 | SHA1 cert hash's timestamp is missing or after valid cutoff as defined by Weak Crypto Policy | -| 21 | Failed to pass WDAC policy | +| 21 | Failed to pass Windows Defender Application Control policy | | 22 | Not IUM (Isolated User Mode) signed; indicates trying to load a non-trustlet binary into a trustlet | | 23 | Invalid image hash | | 24 | Flight root not allowed; indicates trying to run flight-signed code on production OS | @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ The rule means trust anything signed by a certificate that chains to this root C | 18 | Microsoft ECC Product Root CA 2018 | | 19 | Microsoft ECC Devices Root CA 2017 | -For well-known roots, the TBS hashes for the certificates are baked into the code for WDAC. For example, they don’t need to be listed as TBS hashes in the policy file. +For well-known roots, the TBS hashes for the certificates are baked into the code for Windows Defender Application Control. For example, they don’t need to be listed as TBS hashes in the policy file. ## Status values diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/example-wdac-base-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/example-wdac-base-policies.md index 1e36c9cbac..bd792e1029 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/example-wdac-base-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/example-wdac-base-policies.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). When you create policies for use with Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), start from an existing base policy and then add or remove rules to build your own custom policy. Windows includes several example policies that can be used, or organizations that use the Device Guard Signing Service can download a starter policy from that service. @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ When you create policies for use with Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC | **DefaultWindows.xml** | This example policy is available in both audit and enforced mode. It includes rules to allow Windows, third-party hardware and software kernel drivers, and Windows Store apps. Used as the basis for all [Microsoft Endpoint Manager(MEM)](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/microsoft-endpoint-manager) policies. | %OSDrive%\Windows\schemas\CodeIntegrity\ExamplePolicies | | **AllowMicrosoft.xml** | This example policy is available in audit mode. It includes the rules from DefaultWindows and adds rules to trust apps signed by the Microsoft product root certificate. | %OSDrive%\Windows\schemas\CodeIntegrity\ExamplePolicies | | **AllowAll.xml** | This example policy is useful when creating a blocklist. All block policies should include rules allowing all other code to run and then add the DENY rules for your organization's needs. | %OSDrive%\Windows\schemas\CodeIntegrity\ExamplePolicies | -| **AllowAll_EnableHVCI.xml** | This example policy can be used to enable [memory integrity](/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/memory-integrity) (also known as hypervisor-protected code integrity) using WDAC. | %OSDrive%\Windows\schemas\CodeIntegrity\ExamplePolicies | +| **AllowAll_EnableHVCI.xml** | This example policy can be used to enable [memory integrity](/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/memory-integrity) (also known as hypervisor-protected code integrity) using Windows Defender Application Control. | %OSDrive%\Windows\schemas\CodeIntegrity\ExamplePolicies | | **DenyAllAudit.xml** | ***Warning: May cause long boot time on Windows Server 2019.*** Only deploy this example policy in audit mode to track all binaries running on critical systems or to meet regulatory requirements. | %OSDrive%\Windows\schemas\CodeIntegrity\ExamplePolicies | | **Device Guard Signing Service (DGSS) DefaultPolicy.xml** | This example policy is available in audit mode. It includes the rules from DefaultWindows and adds rules to trust apps signed with your organization-specific certificates issued by the DGSS. | [Device Guard Signing Service NuGet Package](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Acs.Dgss.Client) | | **MEM Configuration Manager** | Customers who use MEM Configuration Manager (MEMCM) can deploy a policy with MEMCM's built-in WDAC integration, and then use the generated policy XML as an example base policy. | %OSDrive%\Windows\CCM\DeviceGuard on a managed endpoint | diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability.md index 5b024e8790..0435921894 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Windows Defender Application Control Feature Availability -description: Compare WDAC and AppLocker feature availability. +description: Compare Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) and AppLocker feature availability. keywords: security, malware ms.assetid: 8d6e0474-c475-411b-b095-1c61adb2bdbb ms.prod: m365-security @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec >[!NOTE] >Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. See below to learn more. -| Capability | WDAC | AppLocker | +| Capability | Windows Defender Application Control | AppLocker | |-------------|------|-------------| | Platform support | Available on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 or later | Available on Windows 8 or later | | SKU availability | Cmdlets are available on all SKUs on 1909+ builds.
    For pre-1909 builds, cmdlets are only available on Enterprise but policies are effective on all SKUs. | Policies deployed through GP are only effective on Enterprise devices.
    Policies deployed through MDM are effective on all SKUs. | diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/manage-packaged-apps-with-windows-defender-application-control.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/manage-packaged-apps-with-windows-defender-application-control.md index 8a26cf9a33..71bcec1a37 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/manage-packaged-apps-with-windows-defender-application-control.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/manage-packaged-apps-with-windows-defender-application-control.md @@ -27,27 +27,27 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). This topic for IT professionals describes concepts and lists procedures to help you manage packaged apps with Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) as part of your overall application control strategy. ## Understanding Packaged Apps and Packaged App Installers Packaged apps, also known as Universal Windows apps, are based on a model that ensures all the files within an app package share the same identity. With classic Windows apps, each file within the app could have a unique identity. -With packaged apps, it is possible to control the entire app by using a single WDAC rule. +With packaged apps, it is possible to control the entire app by using a single Windows Defender Application Control rule. -Typically, an app consists of multiple components: the installer that is used to install the app, and one or more exes, dlls, or scripts. With classic Windows apps, these components don't always share common attributes such as the software’s publisher name, product name, and product version. Therefore, WDAC controls each of these components separately through different rule collections, such as exe, dll, script, and Windows Installer rules. In contrast, all the components of a packaged app share the same publisher name, package name, and package version attributes. Therefore, you can control an entire app with a single rule. +Typically, an app consists of multiple components: the installer that is used to install the app, and one or more exes, dlls, or scripts. With classic Windows apps, these components don't always share common attributes such as the software’s publisher name, product name, and product version. Therefore, Windows Defender Application Control controls each of these components separately through different rule collections, such as exe, dll, script, and Windows Installer rules. In contrast, all the components of a packaged app share the same publisher name, package name, and package version attributes. Therefore, you can control an entire app with a single rule. ### Comparing classic Windows Apps and Packaged Apps -WDAC policies for packaged apps can only be applied to apps installed on computers running at least Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8, but classic Windows apps can be controlled on devices running at least Windows Server +Windows Defender Application Control policies for packaged apps can only be applied to apps installed on computers running at least Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8, but classic Windows apps can be controlled on devices running at least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7. The rules for classic Windows apps and packaged apps can be enforced in tandem. The differences between packaged apps and classic Windows apps that you should consider include: - **Installing the apps**   All packaged apps can be installed by a standard user, whereas a number of classic Windows apps require administrative privileges to install. In an environment where most of the users are standard users, you might not have numerous exe rules (because classic Windows apps require administrative privileges to install), but you might want to have more explicit policies for packaged apps. -- **Changing the system state**   Classic Windows apps can be written to change the system state if they are run with administrative privileges. Most packaged apps cannot change the system state because they run with limited privileges. When you design your WDAC policies, it is important to understand whether an app that you are allowing can make system-wide changes. +- **Changing the system state**   Classic Windows apps can be written to change the system state if they are run with administrative privileges. Most packaged apps cannot change the system state because they run with limited privileges. When you design your Windows Defender Application Control policies, it is important to understand whether an app that you are allowing can make system-wide changes. - **Acquiring the apps**   Packaged apps can be acquired through the Store, or by loading using Windows PowerShell cmdlets (which requires a special enterprise license). Classic Windows apps can be acquired through traditional means. -WDAC uses different rule collections to control packaged apps and classic Windows apps. You have the choice to control one type, the other type, or both. +Windows Defender Application Control uses different rule collections to control packaged apps and classic Windows apps. You have the choice to control one type, the other type, or both. ## Using WDAC to Manage Packaged Apps @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Just as there are differences in managing each rule collection, you need to mana 1. Gather information about which packaged apps are running in your environment. -2. Create WDAC rules for specific packaged apps based on your policy strategies. For more information, see [Deploy WDAC policy rules and file rules](select-types-of-rules-to-create.md). +2. Create WDAC rules for specific packaged apps based on your policy strategies. For more information, see [Deploy Windows Defender Application Control policy (WDAC) rules and file rules](select-types-of-rules-to-create.md). 3. Continue to update the WDAC policies as new package apps are introduced into your environment. To do this, see [Merge WDAC policies](merge-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md). diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/merge-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/merge-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md index 4bb130103f..3c6789e089 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/merge-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/merge-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md @@ -25,16 +25,16 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -This article shows how to merge multiple policy XML files together and how to merge rules directly into a policy. WDAC deployments often include a few base policies and optional supplemental policies for specific use cases. +This article shows how to merge multiple policy XML files together and how to merge rules directly into a policy. Windows Defender Application Control deployments often include a few base policies and optional supplemental policies for specific use cases. > [!NOTE] -> Prior to Windows version 1903, including Windows Server 2019 and earlier, only one WDAC policy can be active on a system at a time. If you need to use WDAC on systems running these earlier versions of Windows, you must merge all policies before deploying. +> Prior to Windows version 1903, including Windows Server 2019 and earlier, only one Windows Defender Application Control policy can be active on a system at a time. If you need to use WDAC on systems running these earlier versions of Windows, you must merge all policies before deploying. ## Merge multiple WDAC policy XML files together -There are many scenarios where you may want to merge two or more policy files together. For example, if you [use audit events to create WDAC policy rules](audit-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md), you can merge those rules with your existing WDAC base policy. To merge the two WDAC policies referenced in that article, complete the following steps in an elevated Windows PowerShell session. +There are many scenarios where you may want to merge two or more policy files together. For example, if you [use audit events to create Windows Defender Application Control policy rules](audit-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md), you can merge those rules with your existing WDAC base policy. To merge the two WDAC policies referenced in that article, complete the following steps in an elevated Windows PowerShell session. 1. Initialize the variables that will be used: @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ There are many scenarios where you may want to merge two or more policy files to $MergedPolicy=$env:userprofile+"\Desktop\"+$PolicyName+"_Merged.xml" ``` -2. Use [Merge-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/merge-cipolicy) to merge two policies and create a new WDAC policy: +2. Use [Merge-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/merge-cipolicy) to merge two policies and create a new Windows Defender Application Control policy: ```powershell Merge-CIPolicy -PolicyPaths $LamnaPolicy,$EventsPolicy -OutputFilePath $MergedPolicy @@ -93,6 +93,6 @@ Now that you have your new, merged policy, you can convert and deploy the policy > [!NOTE] > In the sample commands above, for policies targeting Windows 10 version 1903+ or Windows 11, replace the string "{InsertPolicyID}" with the actual PolicyID GUID (including braces **{ }**) found in your policy XML file. For Windows 10 versions prior to 1903, use the name SiPolicy.p7b for the binary file name. -2. Upload your merged policy XML and the associated binary to the source control solution you are using for your WDAC policies. such as [GitHub](https://github.com/) or a document management solution such as [Office 365 SharePoint](https://products.office.com/sharepoint/collaboration). +2. Upload your merged policy XML and the associated binary to the source control solution you are using for your Windows Defender Application Control policies. such as [GitHub](https://github.com/) or a document management solution such as [Office 365 SharePoint](https://products.office.com/sharepoint/collaboration). 3. Deploy the merged policy using your preferred deployment solution. See [Deploying Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies](windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/operations/known-issues.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/operations/known-issues.md index a54661c0b2..611a90b62b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/operations/known-issues.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/operations/known-issues.md @@ -28,12 +28,11 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium >[!NOTE] >Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Application Control feature availability](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/feature-availability). -This topic covers tips and tricks for admins as well as known issues with WDAC. -Test this configuration in your lab before enabling it in production. +This topic covers tips and tricks for admins as well as known issues with Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). Test this configuration in your lab before enabling it in production. ## .NET native images may generate false positive block events -In some cases, the code integrity logs where WDAC errors and warnings are written will contain error events for native images generated for .NET assemblies. Typically, native image blocks are functionally benign as a blocked native image will fallback to its corresponding assembly and .NET will regenerate the native image at its next scheduled maintenance window. +In some cases, the code integrity logs where Windows Defender Application Control errors and warnings are written will contain error events for native images generated for .NET assemblies. Typically, native image blocks are functionally benign as a blocked native image will fallback to its corresponding assembly and .NET will regenerate the native image at its next scheduled maintenance window. ## MSI Installations launched directly from the internet are blocked by WDAC diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/plan-windows-defender-application-control-management.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/plan-windows-defender-application-control-management.md index 22ff2acf4f..7e7c459ff7 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/plan-windows-defender-application-control-management.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/plan-windows-defender-application-control-management.md @@ -27,15 +27,15 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above >[!NOTE] ->Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +>Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). This topic describes the decisions you need to make to establish the processes for managing and maintaining Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies. ## Policy XML lifecycle management -The first step in implementing application control is to consider how your policies will be managed and maintained over time. Developing a process for managing WDAC policies helps ensure that WDAC continues to effectively control how applications are allowed to run in your organization. +The first step in implementing application control is to consider how your policies will be managed and maintained over time. Developing a process for managing Windows Defender Application Control policies helps ensure that WDAC continues to effectively control how applications are allowed to run in your organization. -Most WDAC policies will evolve over time and proceed through a set of identifiable phases during their lifetime. Typically, these phases include: +Most Windows Defender Application Control policies will evolve over time and proceed through a set of identifiable phases during their lifetime. Typically, these phases include: 1. [Define (or refine) the "circle-of-trust"](understand-windows-defender-application-control-policy-design-decisions.md) for the policy and build an audit mode version of the policy XML. In audit mode, block events are generated but files are not prevented from executing. 2. Deploy the audit mode policy to intended devices. @@ -49,11 +49,11 @@ Most WDAC policies will evolve over time and proceed through a set of identifiab ### Keep WDAC policies in a source control or document management solution -To effectively manage WDAC policies, you should store and maintain your policy XML documents in a central repository that is accessible to everyone responsible for WDAC policy management. We recommend a source control solution such as [GitHub](https://github.com/) or a document management solution such as [Office 365 SharePoint](https://products.office.com/sharepoint/collaboration), which provide version control and allow you to specify metadata about the XML documents. +To effectively manage Windows Defender Application Control policies, you should store and maintain your policy XML documents in a central repository that is accessible to everyone responsible for WDAC policy management. We recommend a source control solution such as [GitHub](https://github.com/) or a document management solution such as [Office 365 SharePoint](https://products.office.com/sharepoint/collaboration), which provide version control and allow you to specify metadata about the XML documents. ### Set PolicyName, PolicyID, and Version metadata for each policy -Use the [Set-CIPolicyIDInfo](/powershell/module/configci/set-cipolicyidinfo) cmdlet to give each policy a descriptive name and set a unique ID in order to differentiate each policy when reviewing WDAC events or when viewing the policy XML document. Although you can specify a string value for PolicyId, for policies using the multiple policy format we recommend using the -ResetPolicyId switch to let the system autogenerate a unique ID for the policy. +Use the [Set-CIPolicyIDInfo](/powershell/module/configci/set-cipolicyidinfo) cmdlet to give each policy a descriptive name and set a unique ID in order to differentiate each policy when reviewing Windows Defender Application Control events or when viewing the policy XML document. Although you can specify a string value for PolicyId, for policies using the multiple policy format we recommend using the -ResetPolicyId switch to let the system autogenerate a unique ID for the policy. > [!NOTE] > PolicyID only applies to policies using the [multiple policy format](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md) on computers running Windows 10, version 1903 and above, or Windows 11. Running -ResetPolicyId on a policy created for pre-1903 computers will convert it to multiple policy format and prevent it from running on those earlier versions of Windows 10. @@ -67,11 +67,11 @@ As new apps are deployed or existing apps are updated by the software publisher, ## WDAC event management -Each time that a process is blocked by WDAC, events will be written to either the CodeIntegrity\Operational or the AppLocker\MSI and Script Windows event logs. The event details which file tried to run, the attributes of that file and its signatures, and the process that attempted to run the blocked file. +Each time that a process is blocked by Windows Defender Application Control, events will be written to either the CodeIntegrity\Operational or the AppLocker\MSI and Script Windows event logs. The event details which file tried to run, the attributes of that file and its signatures, and the process that attempted to run the blocked file. -Collecting these events in a central location can help you maintain your WDAC policy and troubleshoot rule configuration problems. Event collection technologies such as those available in Windows allow administrators to subscribe to specific event channels and have the events from source computers aggregated into a forwarded event log on a Windows Server operating system collector. For more info about setting up an event subscription, see [Configure Computers to Collect and Forward Events](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008/cc748890(v=ws.11)). +Collecting these events in a central location can help you maintain your Windows Defender Application Control policy and troubleshoot rule configuration problems. Event collection technologies such as those available in Windows allow administrators to subscribe to specific event channels and have the events from source computers aggregated into a forwarded event log on a Windows Server operating system collector. For more info about setting up an event subscription, see [Configure Computers to Collect and Forward Events](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008/cc748890(v=ws.11)). -Additionally, WDAC events are collected by [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint) and can be queried using the [advanced hunting](querying-application-control-events-centrally-using-advanced-hunting.md) feature. +Additionally, Windows Defender Application Control events are collected by [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint) and can be queried using the [advanced hunting](querying-application-control-events-centrally-using-advanced-hunting.md) feature. ## Application and user support policy @@ -84,24 +84,24 @@ Considerations include: ### Help desk support -If your organization has an established help desk support department in place, consider the following when deploying WDAC policies: +If your organization has an established help desk support department in place, consider the following when deploying Windows Defender Application Control policies: - What documentation does your support department require for new policy deployments? - What are the critical processes in each business group both in work flow and timing that will be affected by application control policies and how could they affect your support department's workload? - Who are the contacts in the support department? -- How will the support department resolve application control issues between the end user and those who maintain the WDAC rules? +- How will the support department resolve application control issues between the end user and those who maintain the Windows Defender Application Control rules? ### End-user support -Because WDAC is preventing unapproved apps from running, it is important that your organization carefully plan how to provide end-user support. Considerations include: +Because Windows Defender Application Control is preventing unapproved apps from running, it is important that your organization carefully plan how to provide end-user support. Considerations include: - Do you want to use an intranet site as a first line of support for users who have tried to run a blocked app? - How do you want to support exceptions to the policy? Will you allow users to run a script to temporarily allow access to a blocked app? ## Document your plan -After deciding how your organization will manage your WDAC policy, record your findings. +After deciding how your organization will manage your Windows Defender Application Control policy, record your findings. -- **End-user support policy.** Document the process that you will use for handling calls from users who have attempted to run a blocked app, and ensure that support personnel have clear escalation steps so that the administrator can update the WDAC policy, if necessary. +- **End-user support policy.** Document the process that you will use for handling calls from users who have attempted to run a blocked app, and ensure that support personnel have clear escalation steps so that the administrator can update the Windows Defender Application Control policy, if necessary. - **Event processing.** Document whether events will be collected in a central location called a store, how that store will be archived, and whether the events will be processed for analysis. - **Policy management.** Detail what policies are planned, how they will be managed, and how rules will be maintained over time. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/querying-application-control-events-centrally-using-advanced-hunting.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/querying-application-control-events-centrally-using-advanced-hunting.md index 9406a7c464..fcf1dd7a24 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/querying-application-control-events-centrally-using-advanced-hunting.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/querying-application-control-events-centrally-using-advanced-hunting.md @@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ This capability is supported beginning with Windows version 1607. | - | - | - | | AppControlCodeIntegrityDriverRevoked | 3023 | The driver file under validation didn't meet the requirements to pass the application control policy. | | AppControlCodeIntegrityImageRevoked | 3036 | The signed file under validation is signed by a code signing certificate that has been revoked by Microsoft or the certificate issuing authority. | -| AppControlCodeIntegrityPolicyAudited | 3076 | This event is the main WDAC block event for audit mode policies. It indicates the file would have been blocked if the WDAC policy was enforced. | -| AppControlCodeIntegrityPolicyBlocked | 3077 | This event is the main WDAC block event for enforced policies. It indicates the file didn't pass your WDAC policy and was blocked. | +| AppControlCodeIntegrityPolicyAudited | 3076 | This event is the main Windows Defender Application Control block event for audit mode policies. It indicates the file would have been blocked if the WDAC policy was enforced. | +| AppControlCodeIntegrityPolicyBlocked | 3077 | This event is the main Windows Defender Application Control block event for enforced policies. It indicates the file didn't pass your WDAC policy and was blocked. | | AppControlExecutableAudited | 8003 | Applied only when the Audit only enforcement mode is enabled. Specifies the .exe or .dll file would be blocked if the Enforce rules enforcement mode were enabled. | | AppControlExecutableBlocked | 8004 | The .exe or .dll file can't run. | | AppControlPackagedAppAudited | 8021 | Applied only when the Audit only enforcement mode is enabled. Specifies the packaged app would be blocked if the Enforce rules enforcement mode were enabled. | @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Learn more about the [Understanding Application Control event IDs (Windows)](eve Query Example 1: Query the application control action types summarized by type for past seven days -Here's a simple example query that shows all the WDAC events generated in the last seven days from machines being monitored by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: +Here's a simple example query that shows all the Windows Defender Application Control events generated in the last seven days from machines being monitored by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: ``` DeviceEvents @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ ActionType startswith "AppControl" | order by Machines desc ``` -The query results can be used for several important functions related to managing WDAC including: +The query results can be used for several important functions related to managing Windows Defender Application Control including: - Assessing the impact of deploying policies in audit mode Since applications still run in audit mode, it's an ideal way to see the impact and correctness of the rules included in the policy. Integrating the generated events with Advanced Hunting makes it much easier to have broad deployments of audit mode policies and see how the included rules would influence those systems in real world usage. This audit mode data will help streamline the transition to using policies in enforced mode. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/select-types-of-rules-to-create.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/select-types-of-rules-to-create.md index 94be9da4e5..7eef03213f 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/select-types-of-rules-to-create.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/select-types-of-rules-to-create.md @@ -31,11 +31,11 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) can control what runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11, by setting policies that specify whether a driver or application is trusted. A policy includes *policy rules* that control options such as audit mode, and *file rules* (or *file rule levels*) that specify how applications are identified and trusted. -WDAC is used to restrict devices to run only approved apps, while the operating system is hardened against kernel memory attacks using [hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI)](/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control). +Windows Defender Application Control is used to restrict devices to run only approved apps, while the operating system is hardened against kernel memory attacks using [hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI)](/windows/security/threat-protection/device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control). ## Windows Defender Application Control policy rules -To modify the policy rule options of an existing WDAC policy XML, use [Set-RuleOption](/powershell/module/configci/set-ruleoption). The following examples show how to use this cmdlet to add and remove a rule option on an existing WDAC policy: +To modify the policy rule options of an existing Windows Defender Application Control policy XML, use [Set-RuleOption](/powershell/module/configci/set-ruleoption). The following examples show how to use this cmdlet to add and remove a rule option on an existing WDAC policy: - To ensure that UMCI is enabled for a WDAC policy that was created with the `-UserPEs` (user mode) option, add rule option 0 to an existing policy, by running the following command: @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ To modify the policy rule options of an existing WDAC policy XML, use [Set-RuleO You can set several rule options within a WDAC policy. Table 1 describes each rule option, and whether they have supplemental policies. However, option 5 isn't implemented as it's reserved for future work, and option 7 isn't supported. > [!NOTE] -> We recommend that you use **Enabled:Audit Mode** initially because it allows you to test new WDAC policies before you enforce them. With audit mode, no application is blocked—instead the policy logs an event whenever an application outside the policy is started. To allow these applications, you can capture the policy information from the event log, and then merge that information into the existing policy. When the **Enabled:Audit Mode** is deleted, the policy runs in enforced mode. +> We recommend that you use **Enabled:Audit Mode** initially because it allows you to test new Windows Defender Application Control policies before you enforce them. With audit mode, no application is blocked—instead the policy logs an event whenever an application outside the policy is started. To allow these applications, you can capture the policy information from the event log, and then merge that information into the existing policy. When the **Enabled:Audit Mode** is deleted, the policy runs in enforced mode. ### Table 1. Windows Defender Application Control policy - policy rule options @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Each file rule level has its benefit and disadvantage. Use Table 2 to select the | **SignedVersion** | This level combines the publisher rule with a version number. It allows anything to run from the specified publisher with a version at or above the specified version number. | | **Publisher** | This level combines the PcaCertificate level (typically one certificate below the root) and the common name (CN) of the leaf certificate. You can use this rule level to trust a certificate issued by a particular CA and issued to a specific company you trust (such as Intel, for device drivers). | | **FilePublisher** | This level combines the “FileName” attribute of the signed file, plus “Publisher” (PCA certificate with CN of leaf), plus a minimum version number. This option trusts specific files from the specified publisher, with a version at or above the specified version number. | -| **LeafCertificate** | Adds trusted signers at the individual signing certificate level. The benefit of using this level versus the individual hash level is that new versions of the product will have different hash values but typically the same signing certificate. Using this level, no policy update would be needed to run the new version of the application. However, leaf certificates have much shorter validity periods than other certificate levels, so the WDAC policy must be updated whenever these certificates change. | +| **LeafCertificate** | Adds trusted signers at the individual signing certificate level. The benefit of using this level versus the individual hash level is that new versions of the product will have different hash values but typically the same signing certificate. Using this level, no policy update would be needed to run the new version of the application. However, leaf certificates have much shorter validity periods than other certificate levels, so the Windows Defender Application Control policy must be updated whenever these certificates change. | | **PcaCertificate** | Adds the highest available certificate in the provided certificate chain to signers. This level is typically one certificate below the root certificate because the scan doesn't validate anything beyond the certificates included in the provided signature (it doesn't go online or check local root stores). | | **RootCertificate** | Currently unsupported. | | **WHQL** | Trusts binaries if they've been validated and signed by WHQL. This level is primarily for kernel binaries. | @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Each file rule level has its benefit and disadvantage. Use Table 2 to select the | **WHQLFilePublisher** | Specifies that the binaries are validated and signed by WHQL, with a specific publisher (WHQLPublisher), and that the binary is the specified version or newer. This level is primarily for kernel binaries. | > [!NOTE] -> When you create WDAC policies with [New-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/new-cipolicy), you can specify a primary file rule level, by including the **-Level** parameter. For discovered binaries that cannot be trusted based on the primary file rule criteria, use the **-Fallback** parameter. For example, if the primary file rule level is PCACertificate, but you would like to trust the unsigned applications as well, using the Hash rule level as a fallback adds the hash values of binaries that did not have a signing certificate. +> When you create Windows Defender Application Control policies with [New-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/new-cipolicy), you can specify a primary file rule level, by including the **-Level** parameter. For discovered binaries that cannot be trusted based on the primary file rule criteria, use the **-Fallback** parameter. For example, if the primary file rule level is PCACertificate, but you would like to trust the unsigned applications as well, using the Hash rule level as a fallback adds the hash values of binaries that did not have a signing certificate. > [!NOTE] > - WDAC only supports signer rules for RSA certificate signing keys with a maximum of 4096 bits. @@ -112,19 +112,19 @@ Each file rule level has its benefit and disadvantage. Use Table 2 to select the For example, consider an IT professional in a department that runs many servers. They only want to run software signed by the companies that provide their hardware, operating system, antivirus, and other important software. They know that their servers also run an internally written application that is unsigned but is rarely updated. They want to allow this application to run. -To create the WDAC policy, they build a reference server on their standard hardware, and install all of the software that their servers are known to run. Then they run [New-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/new-cipolicy) with **-Level Publisher** (to allow software from their software providers, the "Publishers") and **-Fallback Hash** (to allow the internal, unsigned application). They deploy the policy in auditing mode to determine the potential impact from enforcing the policy. Using the audit data, they update their WDAC policies to include any additional software they want to run. Then they enable the WDAC policy in enforced mode for their servers. +To create the Windows Defender Application Control policy, they build a reference server on their standard hardware, and install all of the software that their servers are known to run. Then they run [New-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/new-cipolicy) with **-Level Publisher** (to allow software from their software providers, the "Publishers") and **-Fallback Hash** (to allow the internal, unsigned application). They deploy the policy in auditing mode to determine the potential impact from enforcing the policy. Using the audit data, they update their WDAC policies to include any additional software they want to run. Then they enable the WDAC policy in enforced mode for their servers. As part of normal operations, they'll eventually install software updates, or perhaps add software from the same software providers. Because the "Publisher" remains the same on those updates and software, they won't need to update their WDAC policy. If the unsigned, internal application is updated, they must also update the WDAC policy to allow the new version. ## File rule precedence order -WDAC has a built-in file rule conflict logic that translates to precedence order. It will first process all explicit deny rules it finds. Then, it will process all explicit allow rules. If no deny or allow rule exists, WDAC will check for [Managed Installer EA](deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md). Lastly, if none of these exist, WDAC will fall back on [ISG](use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md). +Windows Defender Application Control has a built-in file rule conflict logic that translates to precedence order. It will first process all explicit deny rules it finds. Then, it will process all explicit allow rules. If no deny or allow rule exists, WDAC will check for [Managed Installer EA](deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md). Lastly, if none of these exist, WDAC will fall back on [ISG](use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md). ## More information about filepath rules Filepath rules don't provide the same security guarantees that explicit signer rules do, since they're based on mutable access permissions. Filepath rules are best suited for environments where most users are running as standard rather than admin. Path rules are best suited to allow paths that you expect will remain admin-writeable only. You may want to avoid path rules for directories where standard users can modify ACLs on the folder. -By default, WDAC performs a user-writeability check at runtime that ensures that the current permissions on the specified filepath and its parent directories (recursively) don't allow standard users write access. +By default, Windows Defender Application Control performs a user-writeability check at runtime that ensures that the current permissions on the specified filepath and its parent directories (recursively) don't allow standard users write access. There's a defined list of SIDs that WDAC recognizes as admins. If a filepath allows write permissions for any SID not in this list, the filepath is considered to be user-writeable, even if the SID is associated to a custom admin user. To handle these special cases, you can override WDAC's runtime admin-writeable check with the **Disabled:Runtime FilePath Rule Protection** option described above. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/types-of-devices.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/types-of-devices.md index da525f4cf5..aa692dacf2 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/types-of-devices.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/types-of-devices.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above > [!NOTE] -> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). Typically, deployment of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) happens best in phases, rather than being a feature that you simply “turn on.” The choice and sequence of phases depends on the way various computers and other devices are used in your organization, and to what degree IT manages those devices. The following table can help you begin to develop a plan for deploying WDAC in your organization. It is common for organizations to have device use cases across each of the categories described. @@ -35,10 +35,10 @@ Typically, deployment of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) happens bes | **Type of device** | **How WDAC relates to this type of device** | |------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| -| **Lightly managed devices**: Company-owned, but users are free to install software.
    Devices are required to run organization's antivirus solution and client management tools. | WDAC can be used to help protect the kernel, and to monitor (audit) for problem applications rather than limiting the applications that can be run. | -| **Fully managed devices**: Allowed software is restricted by IT department.
    Users can request additional software, or install from a list of applications provided by IT department.
    Examples: locked-down, company-owned desktops and laptops. | An initial baseline WDAC policy can be established and enforced. Whenever the IT department approves additional applications, it will update the WDAC policy and (for unsigned LOB applications) the catalog.
    WDAC policies are supported by the HVCI service. | -| **Fixed-workload devices**: Perform same tasks every day.
    Lists of approved applications rarely change.
    Examples: kiosks, point-of-sale systems, call center computers. | WDAC can be deployed fully, and deployment and ongoing administration are relatively straightforward.
    After WDAC deployment, only approved applications can run. This is because of protections offered by WDAC. | -| **Bring Your Own Device**: Employees are allowed to bring their own devices, and also use those devices away from work. | In most cases, WDAC does not apply. Instead, you can explore other hardening and security features with MDM-based conditional access solutions, such as Microsoft Intune. However, you may choose to deploy an audit-mode policy to these devices or employ a blocklist only policy to prevent specific apps or binaries that are considered malicious or vulnerable by your organization. | +| **Lightly managed devices**: Company-owned, but users are free to install software.
    Devices are required to run organization's antivirus solution and client management tools. | Windows Defender Application Control can be used to help protect the kernel, and to monitor (audit) for problem applications rather than limiting the applications that can be run. | +| **Fully managed devices**: Allowed software is restricted by IT department.
    Users can request additional software, or install from a list of applications provided by IT department.
    Examples: locked-down, company-owned desktops and laptops. | An initial baseline Windows Defender Application Control policy can be established and enforced. Whenever the IT department approves additional applications, it will update the WDAC policy and (for unsigned LOB applications) the catalog.
    WDAC policies are supported by the HVCI service. | +| **Fixed-workload devices**: Perform same tasks every day.
    Lists of approved applications rarely change.
    Examples: kiosks, point-of-sale systems, call center computers. | Windows Defender Application Control can be deployed fully, and deployment and ongoing administration are relatively straightforward.
    After Windows Defender Application Control deployment, only approved applications can run. This is because of protections offered by WDAC. | +| **Bring Your Own Device**: Employees are allowed to bring their own devices, and also use those devices away from work. | In most cases, Windows Defender Application Control does not apply. Instead, you can explore other hardening and security features with MDM-based conditional access solutions, such as Microsoft Intune. However, you may choose to deploy an audit-mode policy to these devices or employ a blocklist only policy to prevent specific apps or binaries that are considered malicious or vulnerable by your organization. | ## An introduction to Lamna Healthcare Company @@ -55,4 +55,4 @@ Recently, Lamna experienced a ransomware event that required an expensive recove ## Up next -- [Create a WDAC policy for lightly-managed devices](create-wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md) +- [Create a Windows Defender Application Control policy for lightly-managed devices](create-wdac-policy-for-lightly-managed-devices.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understand-windows-defender-application-control-policy-design-decisions.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understand-windows-defender-application-control-policy-design-decisions.md index 4ea10512bd..0746ce1d5f 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understand-windows-defender-application-control-policy-design-decisions.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understand-windows-defender-application-control-policy-design-decisions.md @@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above > [!NOTE] -> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). This topic is for the IT professional. It lists the design questions, possible answers, and ramifications for decisions made, when planning application control policies deployment using Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), within a Windows operating system environment. When you begin the design and planning process, you should consider the ramifications of your design choices. The resulting decisions will affect your policy deployment scheme and subsequent application control policy maintenance. -You should consider using WDAC as part of your organization's application control policies if the following are true: +You should consider using Windows Defender Application Control as part of your organization's application control policies if the following are true: - You have deployed or plan to deploy the supported versions of Windows in your organization. - You need improved control over the access to your organization's applications and the data your users access. @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ You should consider using WDAC as part of your organization's application contro ## Decide what policies to create -Beginning with Windows 10, version 1903, WDAC allows [multiple simultaneous policies](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md) to be applied to each device. This opens up many new use cases for organizations, but your policy management can easily become unwieldy without a well-thought-out plan for the number and types of policies to create. +Beginning with Windows 10, version 1903, Windows Defender Application Control allows [multiple simultaneous policies](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md) to be applied to each device. This opens up many new use cases for organizations, but your policy management can easily become unwieldy without a well-thought-out plan for the number and types of policies to create. The first step is to define the desired "circle-of-trust" for your WDAC policies. By "circle-of-trust," we mean a description of the business intent of the policy expressed in natural language. This "circle-of-trust" definition will guide you as you create the actual policy rules for your policy XML. @@ -52,20 +52,20 @@ For example, the DefaultWindows policy, which can be found under %OSDrive%\Windo Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, previously known as System Center Configuration Manager, uses the DefaultWindows policy as the basis for its policy but then modifies the policy rules to allow Configuration Manager and its dependencies, sets the managed installer policy rule, and additionally configures Configuration Manager as a managed installer. It also can optionally authorize apps with positive reputation and perform a one-time scan of folder paths specified by the Configuration Manager administrator, which adds rules for any apps found in the specified paths on the managed endpoint. This establishes the "circle-of-trust" for Configuration Manager's native WDAC integration. -The following questions can help you plan your WDAC deployment and determine the right "circle-of-trust" for your policies. They are not in priority or sequential order, and are not meant to be an exhaustive set of design considerations. +The following questions can help you plan your Windows Defender Application Control deployment and determine the right "circle-of-trust" for your policies. They are not in priority or sequential order, and are not meant to be an exhaustive set of design considerations. ## WDAC design considerations ### How are apps managed and deployed in your organization? -Organizations with well-defined, centrally managed app management and deployment processes can create more restrictive, more secure policies. Other organizations may be able to deploy WDAC with more relaxed rules, or may choose to deploy WDAC in audit mode to gain better visibility to the apps being used in their organization. +Organizations with well-defined, centrally managed app management and deployment processes can create more restrictive, more secure policies. Other organizations may be able to deploy Windows Defender Application Control with more relaxed rules, or may choose to deploy WDAC in audit mode to gain better visibility to the apps being used in their organization. | Possible answers | Design considerations| | - | - | -| All apps are centrally managed and deployed using endpoint management tools like [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/microsoft-endpoint-manager). | Organizations that centrally manage all apps are best-suited for application control. WDAC options like [managed installer](configure-authorized-apps-deployed-with-a-managed-installer.md) can make it easy to authorize apps that are deployed by the organization's app distribution management solution. | -| Some apps are centrally managed and deployed, but teams can install other apps for their members. | [Supplemental policies](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md) can be used to allow team-specific exceptions to your core organization-wide WDAC policy. Alternatively, teams can use managed installers to install their team-specific apps, or admin-only file path rules can be used to allow apps installed by admin users. | -| Users and teams are free to download and install apps but the organization wants to restrict that right to prevalent and reputable apps only. | WDAC can integrate with Microsoft's [Intelligent Security Graph](use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md) (the same source of intelligence that powers Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows Defender SmartScreen) to allow only apps and binaries that have positive reputation. | -| Users and teams are free to download and install apps without restriction. | WDAC policies can be deployed in audit mode to gain insight into the apps and binaries running in your organization without impacting user and team productivity.| +| All apps are centrally managed and deployed using endpoint management tools like [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/microsoft-endpoint-manager). | Organizations that centrally manage all apps are best-suited for application control. Windows Defender Application Control options like [managed installer](configure-authorized-apps-deployed-with-a-managed-installer.md) can make it easy to authorize apps that are deployed by the organization's app distribution management solution. | +| Some apps are centrally managed and deployed, but teams can install other apps for their members. | [Supplemental policies](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md) can be used to allow team-specific exceptions to your core organization-wide Windows Defender Application Control policy. Alternatively, teams can use managed installers to install their team-specific apps, or admin-only file path rules can be used to allow apps installed by admin users. | +| Users and teams are free to download and install apps but the organization wants to restrict that right to prevalent and reputable apps only. | Windows Defender Application Control can integrate with Microsoft's [Intelligent Security Graph](use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md) (the same source of intelligence that powers Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows Defender SmartScreen) to allow only apps and binaries that have positive reputation. | +| Users and teams are free to download and install apps without restriction. | Windows Defender Application Control policies can be deployed in audit mode to gain insight into the apps and binaries running in your organization without impacting user and team productivity.| ### Are internally developed line-of-business (LOB) apps and apps developed by third-party companies digitally signed? @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Traditional Win32 apps on Windows can run without being digitally signed. This p | Possible answers | Design considerations | | - | - | -| All apps used in your organization must be signed. | Organizations that enforce [codesigning](use-code-signing-to-simplify-application-control-for-classic-windows-applications.md) for all executable code are best-positioned to protect their Windows computers from malicious code execution. WDAC rules can be created to authorize apps and binaries from the organization's internal development teams and from trusted independent software vendors (ISV). | +| All apps used in your organization must be signed. | Organizations that enforce [codesigning](use-code-signing-to-simplify-application-control-for-classic-windows-applications.md) for all executable code are best-positioned to protect their Windows computers from malicious code execution. Windows Defender Application Control rules can be created to authorize apps and binaries from the organization's internal development teams and from trusted independent software vendors (ISV). | | Apps used in your organization do not need to meet any codesigning requirements. | Organizations can [use built-in Windows tools](deploy-catalog-files-to-support-windows-defender-application-control.md) to add organization-specific App Catalog signatures to existing apps as a part of the app deployment process, which can be used to authorize code execution. Solutions like Microsoft Endpoint Manager offer multiple ways to distribute signed App Catalogs. | ### Are there specific groups in your organization that need customized application control policies? diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md index fd7b1f528e..c731e404ee 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ ms.technology: mde # Understanding WDAC Policy Settings Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) Policies expose a Settings section where policy authors can define arbitrary secure settings. Secure Settings provide local admin tamper-free settings for secure boot enabled systems, with policy signing enabled. Settings consist of a Provider, Key, and ValueName, as well as a setting value. Setting values can be of type boolean, ulong, binary, and string. Applications can query for policy settings using WldpQuerySecurityPolicy.
    -An example settings section of a WDAC Policy: +An example settings section of a Windows Defender Application Control Policy: ```xml @@ -33,11 +33,11 @@ An example settings section of a WDAC Policy: ``` ### Example Scenario -An application that may want to restrict its capabilities, when used on a system with an active WDAC policy. Application authors can define a WDAC policy, setting their application queries, in order to disable certain features. For example, if Contoso’s Foo Application wants to disable a risky feature, such as macro execution, they can define a WDAC policy setting, and query for it at runtime. Contoso can then instruct IT administrators to configure the setting in their WDAC policy, if they don’t want Foo Application to execute macros on a system with a WDAC policy.
    +An application that may want to restrict its capabilities, when used on a system with an active Windows Defender Application Control policy. Application authors can define a WDAC policy, setting their application queries, in order to disable certain features. For example, if Contoso’s Foo Application wants to disable a risky feature, such as macro execution, they can define a WDAC policy setting, and query for it at runtime. Contoso can then instruct IT administrators to configure the setting in their WDAC policy, if they don’t want Foo Application to execute macros on a system with a WDAC policy.
    ### WldpQuerySecurityPolicy -API that queries the secure settings of a WDAC policy. +API that queries the secure settings of a Windows Defender Application Control policy. ### Syntax ``` C++ diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-code-signing-to-simplify-application-control-for-classic-windows-applications.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-code-signing-to-simplify-application-control-for-classic-windows-applications.md index 2f34416393..fcb3a32077 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-code-signing-to-simplify-application-control-for-classic-windows-applications.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-code-signing-to-simplify-application-control-for-classic-windows-applications.md @@ -33,9 +33,9 @@ This topic covers guidelines for using code signing control classic Windows apps ## Reviewing your applications: application signing and catalog files -Typically, WDAC policies are configured to use the application's signing certificate as part or all of what identifies the application as trusted. This means that applications must either use embedded signing—where the signature is part of the binary—or catalog signing, where you generate a "catalog file" from the applications, sign it, and through the signed catalog file, configure the WDAC policy to recognize the applications as signed. +Typically, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies are configured to use the application's signing certificate as part or all of what identifies the application as trusted. This means that applications must either use embedded signing—where the signature is part of the binary—or catalog signing, where you generate a "catalog file" from the applications, sign it, and through the signed catalog file, configure the WDAC policy to recognize the applications as signed. -Catalog files can be very useful for unsigned LOB applications that cannot easily be given an embedded signature. However, catalogs need to be updated each time an application is updated. In contrast, with embedded signing, your WDAC policies typically do not have to be updated when an application is updated. For this reason, if code-signing is or can be included in your in-house application development process, it can simplify the management of WDAC (compared to using catalog signing). +Catalog files can be very useful for unsigned LOB applications that cannot easily be given an embedded signature. However, catalogs need to be updated each time an application is updated. In contrast, with embedded signing, your Windows Defender Application Control policies typically do not have to be updated when an application is updated. For this reason, if code-signing is or can be included in your in-house application development process, it can simplify the management of WDAC (compared to using catalog signing). To obtain signed applications or embed signatures in your in-house applications, you can choose from a variety of methods: @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ To use catalog signing, you can choose from the following options: ### Catalog files -Catalog files (which you can create in Windows 10 and Windows 11 with a tool called Package Inspector) contain information about all deployed and executed binary files associated with your trusted but unsigned applications. When you create catalog files, you can also include signed applications for which you do not want to trust the signer but rather the specific application. After creating a catalog, you must sign the catalog file itself by using enterprise public key infrastructure (PKI), or a purchased code signing certificate. Then you can distribute the catalog, so that your trusted applications can be handled by WDAC in the same way as any other signed application. +Catalog files (which you can create in Windows 10 and Windows 11 with a tool called Package Inspector) contain information about all deployed and executed binary files associated with your trusted but unsigned applications. When you create catalog files, you can also include signed applications for which you do not want to trust the signer but rather the specific application. After creating a catalog, you must sign the catalog file itself by using enterprise public key infrastructure (PKI), or a purchased code signing certificate. Then you can distribute the catalog, so that your trusted applications can be handled by Windows Defender Application Control in the same way as any other signed application. Catalog files are simply Secure Hash Algorithm 2 (SHA2) hash lists of discovered binaries. These binaries' hash values are updated each time an application is updated, which requires the catalog file to be updated also. @@ -66,8 +66,8 @@ For procedures for working with catalog files, see [Deploy catalog files to supp ## Windows Defender Application Control policy formats and signing -When you generate a WDAC policy, you are generating a binary-encoded XML document that includes configuration settings for both the User and Kernel-modes of Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise, along with restrictions on Windows 10 and Windows 11 script hosts. You can view your original XML document in a text editor, for example if you want to check the rule options that are present in the **<Rules>** section of the file. +When you generate a Windows Defender Application Control policy, you are generating a binary-encoded XML document that includes configuration settings for both the User and Kernel-modes of Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise, along with restrictions on Windows 10 and Windows 11 script hosts. You can view your original XML document in a text editor, for example if you want to check the rule options that are present in the **<Rules>** section of the file. We recommend that you keep the original XML file for use when you need to merge the WDAC policy with another policy or update its rule options. For deployment purposes, the file is converted to a binary format, which can be done using a simple Windows PowerShell command. -When the WDAC policy is deployed, it restricts the software that can run on a device. The XML document can be signed, helping to add additional protection against administrative users changing or removing the policy. +When the Windows Defender Application Control policy is deployed, it restricts the software that can run on a device. The XML document can be signed, helping to add additional protection against administrative users changing or removing the policy. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-signed-policies-to-protect-windows-defender-application-control-against-tampering.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-signed-policies-to-protect-windows-defender-application-control-against-tampering.md index f99d35706c..10168b1379 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-signed-policies-to-protect-windows-defender-application-control-against-tampering.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-signed-policies-to-protect-windows-defender-application-control-against-tampering.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec > [!NOTE] > Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -Signed WDAC policies give organizations the highest level of malware protection available in Windows—must be signed with [PKCS #7](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc5652). In addition to their enforced policy rules, signed policies cannot be modified or deleted by a user or administrator on the computer. These policies are designed to prevent administrative tampering and kernel mode exploit access. With this in mind, it is much more difficult to remove signed WDAC policies. Note that SecureBoot must be enabled in order to restrict users from updating or removing signed WDAC policies. +Signed Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies give organizations the highest level of malware protection available in Windows—must be signed with [PKCS #7](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc5652). In addition to their enforced policy rules, signed policies cannot be modified or deleted by a user or administrator on the computer. These policies are designed to prevent administrative tampering and kernel mode exploit access. With this in mind, it is much more difficult to remove signed WDAC policies. Note that SecureBoot must be enabled in order to restrict users from updating or removing signed WDAC policies. Before you sign with PKCS #7 and deploy a signed WDAC policy, we recommend that you [audit the policy](audit-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md) to discover any blocked applications that should be allowed to run. @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ If you do not currently have a code signing certificate exported in .pfx format Before PKCS #7-signing WDAC policies for the first time, be sure to enable rule options 9 (“Advanced Boot Options Menu”) and 10 (“Boot Audit on Failure”) to leave troubleshooting options available to administrators. To ensure that a rule option is enabled, you can run a command such as `Set-RuleOption -FilePath -Option 9`, even if you're not sure whether the option is already enabled. If so, the command has no effect. When validated and ready for enterprise deployment, you can remove these options. For more information about rule options, see [Windows Defender Application Control policy rules](select-types-of-rules-to-create.md). -To sign a WDAC policy with SignTool.exe, you need the following components: +To sign a Windows Defender Application Control policy with SignTool.exe, you need the following components: - SignTool.exe, found in the [Windows SDK](https://developer.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windows-10-sdk/) (Windows 7 or later) @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ To sign a WDAC policy with SignTool.exe, you need the following components: > [!NOTE] > All policies (base and supplemental and single-policy format) must be pkcs7 signed. [PKCS 7 Standard](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc5652) -If you do not have a code signing certificate, see [Optional: Create a code signing certificate for Windows Defender Application Control](create-code-signing-cert-for-windows-defender-application-control.md) for instructions on how to create one. If you use an alternate certificate or WDAC policy, be sure to update the following steps with the appropriate variables and certificate so that the commands will function properly. To sign the existing WDAC policy, copy each of the following commands into an elevated Windows PowerShell session: +If you do not have a code signing certificate, see [Optional: Create a code signing certificate for Windows Defender Application Control](create-code-signing-cert-for-windows-defender-application-control.md) for instructions on how to create one. If you use an alternate certificate or Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy, be sure to update the following steps with the appropriate variables and certificate so that the commands will function properly. To sign the existing WDAC policy, copy each of the following commands into an elevated Windows PowerShell session: 1. Initialize the variables that will be used: diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-policy-to-control-specific-plug-ins-add-ins-and-modules.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-policy-to-control-specific-plug-ins-add-ins-and-modules.md index 47d1c3fb7d..869d7f489a 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-policy-to-control-specific-plug-ins-add-ins-and-modules.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-policy-to-control-specific-plug-ins-add-ins-and-modules.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec > [!NOTE] > Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -As of Windows 10, version 1703, you can use WDAC policies not only to control applications, but also to control whether specific plug-ins, add-ins, and modules can run from specific apps (such as a line-of-business application or a browser): +As of Windows 10, version 1703, you can use Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies not only to control applications, but also to control whether specific plug-ins, add-ins, and modules can run from specific apps (such as a line-of-business application or a browser): | Approach (as of Windows 10, version 1703) | Guideline | |---|---| @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ As of Windows 10, version 1703, you can use WDAC policies not only to control ap To work with these options, the typical method is to create a policy that only affects plug-ins, add-ins, and modules, then merge it into your 'master' policy (merging is described in the next section). -For example, to create a WDAC policy allowing **addin1.dll** and **addin2.dll** to run in **ERP1.exe**, your organization's enterprise resource planning (ERP) application, run the following commands. Note that in the second command, **+=** is used to add a second rule to the **$rule** variable: +For example, to create a Windows Defender Application Control policy allowing **addin1.dll** and **addin2.dll** to run in **ERP1.exe**, your organization's enterprise resource planning (ERP) application, run the following commands. Note that in the second command, **+=** is used to add a second rule to the **$rule** variable: ```powershell $rule = New-CIPolicyRule -DriverFilePath '.\temp\addin1.dll' -Level FileName -AppID '.\ERP1.exe' @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ $rule += New-CIPolicyRule -DriverFilePath '.\temp\addin2.dll' -Level FileName -A New-CIPolicy -Rules $rule -FilePath ".\AllowERPAddins.xml" -UserPEs ``` -As another example, to create a WDAC policy that blocks **addin3.dll** from running in Microsoft Word, run the following command. You must include the `-Deny` option to block the specified add-ins in the specified application: +As another example, to create a Windows Defender Application Control policy that blocks **addin3.dll** from running in Microsoft Word, run the following command. You must include the `-Deny` option to block the specified add-ins in the specified application: ```powershell $rule = New-CIPolicyRule -DriverFilePath '.\temp\addin3.dll' -Level FileName -Deny -AppID '.\winword.exe' diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-dynamic-code-security.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-dynamic-code-security.md index b1ace98992..19f39c1525 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-dynamic-code-security.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-dynamic-code-security.md @@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec Historically, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) has restricted the set of applications, libraries, and scripts that are allowed to run to those approved by an organization. Security researchers have found that some .NET applications may be used to circumvent those controls by using .NET’s capabilities to load libraries from external sources or generate new code on the fly. -Beginning with Windows 10, version 1803, or Windows 11, WDAC features a new capability, called *Dynamic Code Security* to verify code loaded by .NET at runtime. +Beginning with Windows 10, version 1803, or Windows 11, Windows Defender Application Control features a new capability, called *Dynamic Code Security* to verify code loaded by .NET at runtime. -When the Dynamic Code Security option is enabled, WDAC policy is applied to libraries that .NET loads from external sources. +When the Dynamic Code Security option is enabled, Windows Defender Application Control policy is applied to libraries that .NET loads from external sources. Additionally, it detects tampering in code generated to disk by .NET and blocks loading code that has been tampered with. Dynamic Code Security is not enabled by default because existing policies may not account for externally loaded libraries. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md index 3e1dfaea27..2f813ad6a4 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-windows-defender-application-control-with-intelligent-security-graph.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Beginning with Windows 10, version 1709, you can set an option to automatically ## How does the integration between WDAC and the Intelligent Security Graph work? -The ISG uses the same vast security intelligence and machine learning analytics that power Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Microsoft Defender Antivirus to help classify applications as having "known good," "known bad," or "unknown" reputation. When a binary runs on a system, with WDAC enabled with the ISG option, WDAC checks the file's reputation, by sending its hash and signing information to the cloud. If the ISG reports that the file has a "known good" reputation, the $KERNEL.SMARTLOCKER.ORIGINCLAIM kernel Extended Attribute (EA) is written to the file. +The ISG uses the same vast security intelligence and machine learning analytics that power Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Microsoft Defender Antivirus to help classify applications as having "known good," "known bad," or "unknown" reputation. When a binary runs on a system, with Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) enabled with the ISG option, WDAC checks the file's reputation, by sending its hash and signing information to the cloud. If the ISG reports that the file has a "known good" reputation, the $KERNEL.SMARTLOCKER.ORIGINCLAIM kernel Extended Attribute (EA) is written to the file. If your WDAC policy does not have an explicit rule to allow or deny a binary to run, then WDAC will make a call to the cloud to determine whether the binary is familiar and safe. However, if your policy already authorizes or denies the binary, then WDAC will not make a call to the cloud. @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ If the file with good reputation is an application installer, its reputation wil WDAC periodically re-queries the reputation data on a file. Additionally, enterprises can specify that any cached reputation results are flushed on reboot by using the **Enabled:Invalidate EAs on Reboot** option. >[!NOTE] ->Admins should make sure there is a WDAC policy in place to allow the system to boot and run any other authorized applications that may not be classified as being known good by the Intelligent Security Graph, such as custom line-of-business (LOB) apps. Since the Intelligent Security Graph is powered by global prevalence data, internal LOB apps may not be recognized as being known good. Other mechanisms like managed installer and explicit rules will help cover internal applications. Both Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (MEMCM) and Microsoft Endpoint Manager Intune (MEM Intune) can be used to create and push a WDAC policy to your client machines. +>Admins should make sure there is a Windows Defender Application Control policy in place to allow the system to boot and run any other authorized applications that may not be classified as being known good by the Intelligent Security Graph, such as custom line-of-business (LOB) apps. Since the Intelligent Security Graph is powered by global prevalence data, internal LOB apps may not be recognized as being known good. Other mechanisms like managed installer and explicit rules will help cover internal applications. Both Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (MEMCM) and Microsoft Endpoint Manager Intune (MEM Intune) can be used to create and push a WDAC policy to your client machines. ## Configuring Intelligent Security Graph authorization for Windows Defender Application Control @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Setting up the ISG is easy using any management solution you wish. Configuring t ### Ensure that the Intelligent Security Graph option is enabled in the WDAC policy XML -To allow apps and binaries based on the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph, the **Enabled:Intelligent Security Graph authorization** option must be specified in the WDAC policy. This step can be done with the Set-RuleOption cmdlet. You should also enable the **Enabled:Invalidate EAs on Reboot** option so that ISG results are verified again after each reboot. The ISG option is not recommended for devices that don't have regular access to the internet. The following example shows both options being set. +To allow apps and binaries based on the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph, the **Enabled:Intelligent Security Graph authorization** option must be specified in the Windows Defender Application Control policy. This step can be done with the Set-RuleOption cmdlet. You should also enable the **Enabled:Invalidate EAs on Reboot** option so that ISG results are verified again after each reboot. The ISG option is not recommended for devices that don't have regular access to the internet. The following example shows both options being set. ```xml @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ In order for the heuristics used by the ISG to function properly, a number of co appidtel start ``` -This step isn't required for WDAC policies deployed over MDM, as the CSP will enable the necessary components. This step is also not required when the ISG is configured using MEMCM's WDAC integration. +This step isn't required for Windows Defender Application Control policies deployed over MDM, as the CSP will enable the necessary components. This step is also not required when the ISG is configured using MEMCM's WDAC integration. ## Security considerations with the Intelligent Security Graph @@ -123,11 +123,11 @@ Ea Value Length: 7e ## Known limitations with using the Intelligent Security Graph -Since the ISG only allows binaries that are known good, there are cases where legitimate software may be unknown to the ISG and will be blocked by WDAC. In this case, you need to allow the software with a rule in your WDAC policy, deploy a catalog signed by a certificate trusted in the WDAC policy, or install the software from a WDAC managed installer. Installers or applications that dynamically create binaries at runtime, as well as self-updating applications, may exhibit this symptom. +Since the ISG only allows binaries that are known good, there are cases where legitimate software may be unknown to the ISG and will be blocked by Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). In this case, you need to allow the software with a rule in your WDAC policy, deploy a catalog signed by a certificate trusted in the WDAC policy, or install the software from a WDAC managed installer. Installers or applications that dynamically create binaries at runtime, as well as self-updating applications, may exhibit this symptom. Packaged apps are not supported with the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph heuristics and will need to be separately authorized in your WDAC policy. Since packaged apps have a strong app identity and must be signed, it is straightforward to authorize these apps with your WDAC policy. The ISG doesn't authorize kernel mode drivers. The WDAC policy must have rules that allow the necessary drivers to run. >[!NOTE] -> A rule that explicitly denies or allows a file will take precedence over that file's reputation data. MEM Intune's built-in WDAC support includes the option to trust apps with good reputation via the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph, but it has no option to add explicit allow or deny rules. In most circumstances, customers enforcing application control need to deploy a custom WDAC policy (which can include the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph option if desired) using [Intune's OMA-URI functionality](deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md#deploy-wdac-policies-with-custom-oma-uri). +> A rule that explicitly denies or allows a file will take precedence over that file's reputation data. MEM Intune's built-in Windows Defender Application Control support includes the option to trust apps with good reputation via the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph, but it has no option to add explicit allow or deny rules. In most circumstances, customers enforcing application control need to deploy a custom WDAC policy (which can include the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph option if desired) using [Intune's OMA-URI functionality](deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md#deploy-wdac-policies-with-custom-oma-uri). diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-and-applocker-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-and-applocker-overview.md index bdb1f032a7..6737ed1fd8 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-and-applocker-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-and-applocker-overview.md @@ -28,15 +28,15 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above > [!NOTE] -> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). Windows 10 and Windows 11 include two technologies that can be used for application control, depending on your organization's specific scenarios and requirements: Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) and AppLocker. ## Windows Defender Application Control -WDAC was introduced with Windows 10 and allows organizations to control which drivers and applications are allowed to run on their Windows clients. It was designed as a security feature under the [servicing criteria](https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/windows-security-servicing-criteria), defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). +Windows Defender Application Control was introduced with Windows 10 and allows organizations to control which drivers and applications are allowed to run on their Windows clients. It was designed as a security feature under the [servicing criteria](https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/windows-security-servicing-criteria), defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). -WDAC policies apply to the managed computer as a whole and affects all users of the device. WDAC rules can be defined based on: +Windows Defender Application Control policies apply to the managed computer as a whole and affects all users of the device. WDAC rules can be defined based on: - Attributes of the codesigning certificate(s) used to sign an app and its binaries - Attributes of the app's binaries that come from the signed metadata for the files, such as Original Filename and version, or the hash of the file @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Note that prior to Windows 10 version 1709, Windows Defender Application Control ### WDAC System Requirements -WDAC policies can be created on any client edition of Windows 10 build 1903+, or Windows 11, or on Windows Server 2016 and above. +Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies can be created on any client edition of Windows 10 build 1903+, or Windows 11, or on Windows Server 2016 and above. WDAC policies can be applied to devices running any edition of Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server 2016 and above, via a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, for example, Intune; a management interface such as Configuration Manager; or a script host such as PowerShell. Group Policy can also be used to deploy WDAC policies to Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise edition, or Windows Server 2016 and above, but cannot deploy policies to devices running non-Enterprise SKUs of Windows 10. @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ AppLocker policies can be deployed using Group Policy or MDM. ## Choose when to use WDAC or AppLocker -Generally, it is recommended that customers, who are able to implement application control using WDAC rather than AppLocker, do so. WDAC is undergoing continual improvements, and will be getting added support from Microsoft management platforms. Although AppLocker will continue to receive security fixes, it will not undergo new feature improvements. +Generally, it is recommended that customers, who are able to implement application control using Windows Defender Application Control rather than AppLocker, do so. WDAC is undergoing continual improvements, and will be getting added support from Microsoft management platforms. Although AppLocker will continue to receive security fixes, it will not undergo new feature improvements. However, in some cases, AppLocker may be the more appropriate technology for your organization. AppLocker is best when: @@ -80,5 +80,5 @@ However, in some cases, AppLocker may be the more appropriate technology for you - You need to apply different policies for different users or groups on shared computers. - You do not want to enforce application control on application files such as DLLs or drivers. -AppLocker can also be deployed as a complement to WDAC to add user or group-specific rules for shared device scenarios, where it is important to prevent some users from running specific apps. +AppLocker can also be deployed as a complement to Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) to add user or group-specific rules for shared device scenarios, where it is important to prevent some users from running specific apps. As a best practice, you should enforce WDAC at the most restrictive level possible for your organization, and then you can use AppLocker to further fine-tune the restrictions. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-create-base-policy.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-create-base-policy.md index 4112532232..9d8ec5a0c7 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-create-base-policy.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-create-base-policy.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Each of the template policies has a unique set of policy allow list rules that w *Italicized content denotes the changes in the current policy with respect to the policy prior.* -More information about the Default Windows Mode and Allow Microsoft Mode policies can be accessed through the [Example WDAC base policies article](example-wdac-base-policies.md). +More information about the Default Windows Mode and Allow Microsoft Mode policies can be accessed through the [Example Windows Defender Application Control base policies article](example-wdac-base-policies.md). ![Selecting a base template for the policy.](images/wdac-wizard-template-selection.png) @@ -62,16 +62,16 @@ A description of each policy rule, beginning with the left-most column, is provi | Rule option | Description | |------------ | ----------- | -| **Advanced Boot Options Menu** | The F8 preboot menu is disabled by default for all WDAC policies. Setting this rule option allows the F8 menu to appear to physically present users. | +| **Advanced Boot Options Menu** | The F8 preboot menu is disabled by default for all Windows Defender Application Control policies. Setting this rule option allows the F8 menu to appear to physically present users. | | **Allow Supplemental Policies** | Use this option on a base policy to allow supplemental policies to expand it. | | **Disable Script Enforcement** | This option disables script enforcement options. Unsigned PowerShell scripts and interactive PowerShell are no longer restricted to [Constrained Language Mode](/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_language_modes). NOTE: This option is required to run HTA files, and is only supported with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (1903) and higher. Using it on earlier versions of Windows 10 is not supported and may have unintended results. | |**[Hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI)](../device-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity.md)**| When enabled, policy enforcement uses virtualization-based security to run the code integrity service inside a secure environment. HVCI provides stronger protections against kernel malware.| | **Intelligent Security Graph Authorization** | Use this option to automatically allow applications with "known good" reputation as defined by the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph (ISG). | | **Managed Installer** | Use this option to automatically allow applications installed by a software distribution solution, such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, that has been defined as a managed installer. | | **Require WHQL** | By default, legacy drivers that are not Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) signed are allowed to execute. Enabling this rule requires that every executed driver is WHQL signed and removes legacy driver support. Going forward, every new Windows–compatible driver must be WHQL certified. | -| **Update Policy without Rebooting** | Use this option to allow future WDAC policy updates to apply without requiring a system reboot. | +| **Update Policy without Rebooting** | Use this option to allow future Windows Defender Application Control policy updates to apply without requiring a system reboot. | | **Unsigned System Integrity Policy** | Allows the policy to remain unsigned. When this option is removed, the policy must be signed and have UpdatePolicySigners added to the policy to enable future policy modifications. | -| **User Mode Code Integrity** | WDAC policies restrict both kernel-mode and user-mode binaries. By default, only kernel-mode binaries are restricted. Enabling this rule option validates user mode executables and scripts. | +| **User Mode Code Integrity** | Windows Defender Application Control policies restrict both kernel-mode and user-mode binaries. By default, only kernel-mode binaries are restricted. Enabling this rule option validates user mode executables and scripts. | > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"] > ![Rule options UI for Windows Allowed mode policy.](images/wdac-wizard-rule-options-UI-advanced-collapsed.png) @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Selecting the **+ Advanced Options** label will show another column of policy ru | Rule option | Description | |------------ | ----------- | -| **Boot Audit on Failure** | Used when the WDAC policy is in enforcement mode. When a driver fails during startup, the WDAC policy will be placed in audit mode so that Windows will load. Administrators can validate the reason for the failure in the CodeIntegrity event log. | +| **Boot Audit on Failure** | Used when the Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy is in enforcement mode. When a driver fails during startup, the WDAC policy will be placed in audit mode so that Windows will load. Administrators can validate the reason for the failure in the CodeIntegrity event log. | | **Disable Flight Signing** | If enabled, WDAC policies will not trust flightroot-signed binaries. This would be used in the scenario in which organizations only want to run released binaries, not flight/preview-signed builds. | | **Disable Runtime FilePath Rule Protection** | Disable default FilePath rule protection (apps and executables allowed based on file path rules must come from a file path that's only writable by an administrator) for any FileRule that allows a file based on FilePath. | | **Dynamic Code Security** | Enables policy enforcement for .NET applications and dynamically loaded libraries (DLLs). | @@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ Selecting the **+ Advanced Options** label will show another column of policy ru ![Rule options UI for Windows Allowed mode.](images/wdac-wizard-rule-options-UI.png) > [!NOTE] -> We recommend that you **enable Audit Mode** initially because it allows you to test new WDAC policies before you enforce them. With audit mode, no application is blocked—instead the policy logs an event whenever an application outside the policy is started. For this reason, all templates have Audit Mode enabled by default. +> We recommend that you **enable Audit Mode** initially because it allows you to test new Windows Defender Application Control policies before you enforce them. With audit mode, no application is blocked—instead the policy logs an event whenever an application outside the policy is started. For this reason, all templates have Audit Mode enabled by default. ## Creating custom file rules @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ Selecting the **+ Advanced Options** label will show another column of policy ru ### Publisher Rules -The Publisher file rule type uses properties in the code signing certificate chain to base file rules. Once the file to base the rule off of, called the *reference file*, is selected, use the slider to indicate the specificity of the rule. The table below shows the relationship between the slider placement, the corresponding WDAC rule level and its description. The lower the placement on the table and the UI slider, the greater the specificity of the rule. +The Publisher file rule type uses properties in the code signing certificate chain to base file rules. Once the file to base the rule off of, called the *reference file*, is selected, use the slider to indicate the specificity of the rule. The table below shows the relationship between the slider placement, the corresponding Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) rule level and its description. The lower the placement on the table and the UI slider, the greater the specificity of the rule. | Rule Condition | WDAC Rule Level | Description | |------------ | ----------- | ----------- | @@ -140,4 +140,4 @@ The policy signing rules list table on the left of the page will document the al ## Up next -- [Editing a WDAC policy using the Wizard](wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md) +- [Editing a Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy using the Wizard](wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-create-supplemental-policy.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-create-supplemental-policy.md index c2b91d7090..67405ee59b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-create-supplemental-policy.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-create-supplemental-policy.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec > [!NOTE] > Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -Beginning in Windows 10 version 1903, WDAC supports the creation of multiple active policies on a device. One or more supplemental policies allow customers to expand a [WDAC base policy](wdac-wizard-create-base-policy.md) to increase the circle of trust of the policy. A supplemental policy can expand only one base policy, but multiple supplementals can expand the same base policy. When using supplemental policies, applications allowed by the base or its supplemental policy/policies will be allowed to execute. +Beginning in Windows 10 version 1903, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) supports the creation of multiple active policies on a device. One or more supplemental policies allow customers to expand a [WDAC base policy](wdac-wizard-create-base-policy.md) to increase the circle of trust of the policy. A supplemental policy can expand only one base policy, but multiple supplementals can expand the same base policy. When using supplemental policies, applications allowed by the base or its supplemental policy/policies will be allowed to execute. Prerequisite information about application control can be accessed through the [WDAC design guide](windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md). This page outlines the steps to create a supplemental application control policy, configure the policy options, and the signer and file rules. @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ File rules in an application control policy will specify the level at which appl ### Publisher Rules -The Publisher file rule type uses properties in the code signing certificate chain to base file rules. Once the file to base the rule off of, called the *reference file*, is selected, use the slider to indicate the specificity of the rule. The table below shows the relationship between the slider placement, the corresponding WDAC rule level, and its description. The lower the placement on the table and the UI slider, the greater the specificity of the rule. +The Publisher file rule type uses properties in the code signing certificate chain to base file rules. Once the file to base the rule off of, called the *reference file*, is selected, use the slider to indicate the specificity of the rule. The table below shows the relationship between the slider placement, the corresponding Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) rule level, and its description. The lower the placement on the table and the UI slider, the greater the specificity of the rule. | Rule Condition | WDAC Rule Level | Description | |------------ | ----------- | ----------- | @@ -114,4 +114,4 @@ The table on the left of the page will document the allow and deny rules in the ## Up next -- [Editing a WDAC policy using the Wizard](wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md) +- [Editing a Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy using the Wizard](wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md index 10105e0039..e74fded92b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-editing-policy.md @@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec - Windows Server 2016 and above > [!NOTE] -> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). +> Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -The WDAC Wizard makes editing and viewing WDAC policies easier than the PowerShell cmdlets or manually. The Wizard currently supports the following editing capabilities: +The Windows Defender Application Control Wizard makes editing and viewing WDAC policies easier than the PowerShell cmdlets or manually. The Wizard currently supports the following editing capabilities:
    • Configuring policy rules
    • Adding new allow or block file rules to existing policies
      • @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ A description of the policy rule is shown at the bottom of the page when the cur ## Adding File Rules -The WDAC Wizard allows users to add rules to their existing policy seamlessly. Previously, this would have involved creating a new policy with the new rules and merging it with the existing policy. +The Windows Defender Application Control Wizard allows users to add rules to their existing policy seamlessly. Previously, this would have involved creating a new policy with the new rules and merging it with the existing policy. Selecting the `+ Custom Rules` button will open the Custom Rules panel. For more information on creating new policy file rules, see the guidelines provided in the [creating policy file rules section](wdac-wizard-create-base-policy.md#creating-custom-file-rules). @@ -75,4 +75,4 @@ Once the policy is created, the new policy will be written to the same path as t ## Up next -- [Merging WDAC policies using the Wizard](wdac-wizard-merging-policies.md) +- [Merging Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies using the Wizard](wdac-wizard-merging-policies.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-merging-policies.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-merging-policies.md index 4c286095a7..5110ed45a0 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-merging-policies.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard-merging-policies.md @@ -21,12 +21,12 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec # Merging existing policies with the WDAC Wizard -Beginning in Windows 10 version 1903, WDAC supports multiple policies. Before version 1903, however, Windows 10 could only have one WDAC policy. Consequently, users were required to merge multiple WDAC policies into one. The WDAC Wizard has a simple to use user interface to allow users to merge multiple WDAC policies. The Wizard can support up to 15 policy files as input during the merge workflow. +Beginning in Windows 10 version 1903, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)supports multiple policies. Before version 1903, however, Windows 10 could only have one WDAC policy. Consequently, users were required to merge multiple WDAC policies into one. The WDAC Wizard has a simple to use user interface to allow users to merge multiple WDAC policies. The Wizard can support up to 15 policy files as input during the merge workflow. Select the policies you wish to merge into one policy using the `+ Add Policy` button under the table. Once added, policies will be enumerated within the table. To remove a policy from the table, if accidentally added, highlight the policy row and select the `- Remove Policy` button. Confirmation will be required before the policy is withdrawn from the table. > [!NOTE] -> The policy type and ID of the final output policy will be determined based on the type and ID of the **first policy** in the policy list table. For instance, if a legacy policy format policy and a multi-policy format policy are merged together, the output format of the policy will be whichever policy is specified first in the table. For more information on policy formats, visit the [Multiple WDAC Policies page](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md). +> The policy type and ID of the final output policy will be determined based on the type and ID of the **first policy** in the policy list table. For instance, if a legacy policy format policy and a multi-policy format policy are merged together, the output format of the policy will be whichever policy is specified first in the table. For more information on policy formats, visit the [Multiple Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) Policies page](deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies.md). Lastly, select a filepath save location for the final merged policy using the `Browse` button. If a minimum of two policies are selected, and the save location is specified, select the `Next` button to build the policy. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard.md index 445e34f78e..2510df6b70 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/wdac-wizard.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ The Windows Defender Application Control policy wizard is an open-source Windows ## Downloading the application -Download the tool from the official [Windows Defender Application Control Policy Wizard website](https://webapp-wdac-wizard.azurewebsites.net/) as an MSIX packaged application. The tool's source code is available as part of Microsoft's Open Source Software offerings on GitHub at the [WDAC Policy Wizard repository](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/WDAC-Toolkit). +Download the tool from the official [Windows Defender Application Control Policy Wizard website](https://webapp-wdac-wizard.azurewebsites.net/) as an MSIX packaged application. The tool's source code is available as part of Microsoft's Open Source Software offerings on GitHub at the [Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) Policy Wizard repository](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/WDAC-Toolkit). ### Supported clients diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md index a247be4297..e4cc911cca 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-deployment-guide.md @@ -29,17 +29,17 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec > [!NOTE] > Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions. Learn more about the [Windows Defender Application Control feature availability](feature-availability.md). -You should now have one or more WDAC policies ready to deploy. If you haven't yet completed the steps described in the [WDAC Design Guide](windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md), do so now before proceeding. +You should now have one or more Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies ready to deploy. If you haven't yet completed the steps described in the [WDAC Design Guide](windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md), do so now before proceeding. ## Plan your deployment -As with any significant change to your environment, implementing application control can have unintended consequences. To ensure the best chance for success, you should follow safe deployment practices and plan your deployment carefully. Decide what devices you will manage with WDAC and split them into deployment rings so you can control the scale of the deployment and respond if anything goes wrong. Define the success criteria that will determine when it's safe to continue from one ring to the next. +As with any significant change to your environment, implementing application control can have unintended consequences. To ensure the best chance for success, you should follow safe deployment practices and plan your deployment carefully. Decide what devices you will manage with Windows Defender Application Control and split them into deployment rings so you can control the scale of the deployment and respond if anything goes wrong. Define the success criteria that will determine when it's safe to continue from one ring to the next. -All WDAC policy changes should be deployed in audit mode before proceeding to enforcement. Carefully monitor events from devices where the policy has been deployed to ensure the block events you observe match your expectation before broadening the deployment to other deployment rings. If your organization uses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, you can use the Advanced Hunting feature to centrally monitor WDAC-related events. Otherwise, we recommend using an event log forwarding solution to collect relevant events from your managed endpoints. +All Windows Defender Application Control policy changes should be deployed in audit mode before proceeding to enforcement. Carefully monitor events from devices where the policy has been deployed to ensure the block events you observe match your expectation before broadening the deployment to other deployment rings. If your organization uses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, you can use the Advanced Hunting feature to centrally monitor WDAC-related events. Otherwise, we recommend using an event log forwarding solution to collect relevant events from your managed endpoints. ## Choose how to deploy WDAC policies -There are several options to deploy WDAC policies to managed endpoints, including: +There are several options to deploy Windows Defender Application Control policies to managed endpoints, including: 1. [Deploy using a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution](deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md), such as Microsoft Intune 2. [Deploy using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM)](deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-memcm.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md index 469562b0c4..9ae7311920 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-design-guide.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ A common refrain you may hear about application control is that it is "too hard. - The organization has a plan to handle potential helpdesk support requests for users who are blocked from running some apps. - The organization has considered where application control can be most useful (for example, securing sensitive workloads or business functions) and also where it may be difficult to achieve (for example, developer workstations). -Once these business factors are in place, you are ready to begin planning your WDAC deployment. The following topics can help guide you through your planning process. +Once these business factors are in place, you are ready to begin planning your Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) deployment. The following topics can help guide you through your planning process. ## In this section diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-operational-guide.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-operational-guide.md index 00ab146f0a..3341806d89 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-operational-guide.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control-operational-guide.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ After designing and deploying your Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) p ## WDAC Events Overview -WDAC generates and logs events when a policy is loaded as well as when a binary attempts to execute and is blocked. These events include information that identifies the policy and gives more details about the block. Generally, WDAC does not generate events when a binary is allowed; however, there is the option to enable events when Managed Installer and/or the Intelligent Security Graph (ISG) is configured. +Windows Defender Application Control generates and logs events when a policy is loaded as well as when a binary attempts to execute and is blocked. These events include information that identifies the policy and gives more details about the block. Generally, WDAC does not generate events when a binary is allowed; however, there is the option to enable events when Managed Installer and/or the Intelligent Security Graph (ISG) is configured. WDAC events are generated under two locations: diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control.md index 4e7a69a494..5e8737ae67 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Application control is a crucial line of defense for protecting enterprises give Windows 10 and Windows 11 include two technologies that can be used for application control depending on your organization's specific scenarios and requirements: -- **Windows Defender Application Control**; and +- **Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)**; and - **AppLocker** ## In this section diff --git a/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md b/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md index ccde2ab561..2f4a109b7c 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md @@ -125,11 +125,12 @@ Application Guard performance is improved with optimized document opening times: ### Application Control -[Application Control for Windows](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control): In Windows 10, version 1903 WDAC added a number of new features that light up key scenarios and provide feature parity with AppLocker. - - [Multiple Policies](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies): WDAC now supports multiple simultaneous code integrity policies for one device in order to enable the following scenarios: 1) enforce and audit side by side, 2) simpler targeting for policies with different scope/intent, 3) expanding a policy using a new ‘supplemental’ policy. +[Application Control for Windows](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control): In Windows 10, version 1903, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) added a number of new features that light up key scenarios and provide feature parity with AppLocker. + + - [Multiple Policies](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies): Windows Defender Application Control now supports multiple simultaneous code integrity policies for one device in order to enable the following scenarios: 1) enforce and audit side by side, 2) simpler targeting for policies with different scope/intent, 3) expanding a policy using a new ‘supplemental’ policy. - [Path-Based Rules](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-path-based-rules): The path condition identifies an app by its location in the file system of the computer or on the network instead of a signer or hash identifier. Additionally, WDAC has an option that allows admins to enforce at runtime that only code from paths that are not user-writeable is executed. When code tries to execute at runtime, the directory is scanned and files will be checked for write permissions for non-known admins. If a file is found to be user writeable, the executable is blocked from running unless it is authorized by something other than a path rule like a signer or hash rule.
      - This brings WDAC to functionality parity with AppLocker in terms of support for file path rules. WDAC improves upon the security of policies based on file path rules with the availability of the user-writability permission checks at runtime time, which is a capability that is not available with AppLocker. - - [Allow COM Object Registration](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/allow-com-object-registration-in-windows-defender-application-control-policy): Previously, WDAC enforced a built-in allow list for COM object registration. While this mechanism works for most common application usage scenarios, customers have provided feedback that there are cases where additional COM objects need to be allowed. The 1903 update to Windows 10 introduces the ability to specify allowed COM objects via their GUID in the WDAC policy. + This brings Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) to functionality parity with AppLocker in terms of support for file path rules. WDAC improves upon the security of policies based on file path rules with the availability of the user-writability permission checks at runtime time, which is a capability that is not available with AppLocker. + - [Allow COM Object Registration](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/allow-com-object-registration-in-windows-defender-application-control-policy): Previously, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) enforced a built-in allow list for COM object registration. While this mechanism works for most common application usage scenarios, customers have provided feedback that there are cases where additional COM objects need to be allowed. The 1903 update to Windows 10 introduces the ability to specify allowed COM objects via their GUID in the WDAC policy. ## Identity and privacy diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1903.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1903.md index 30dde72ade..d29e02749d 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1903.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1903.md @@ -102,11 +102,11 @@ The draft release of the [security configuration baseline settings](/archive/blo - WDAG allows dynamic navigation: Application Guard now allows users to navigate back to their default host browser from the WDAG Microsoft Edge. Previously, users browsing in WDAG Edge would see an error page when they try to go to a trusted site within the container browser. With this new feature, users will automatically be redirected to their host default browser when they enter or click on a trusted site in WDAG Edge. This feature is also available in Windows 10, version 1803 or later with the latest updates. -- [Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control): In Windows 10, version 1903 WDAC has a number of new features that light up key scenarios and provide feature parity with AppLocker. - - [Multiple Policies](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies): WDAC now supports multiple simultaneous code integrity policies for one device in order to enable the following scenarios: 1) enforce and audit side-by-side, 2) simpler targeting for policies with different scope/intent, 3) expanding a policy using a new ‘supplemental’ policy. - - [Path-Based Rules](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-path-based-rules): The path condition identifies an app by its location in the file system of the computer or on the network instead of a signer or hash identifier. Additionally, WDAC has an option that allows admins to enforce at runtime that only code from paths that are not user-writeable is executed. When code tries to execute at runtime, the directory is scanned and files will be checked for write permissions for non-known admins. If a file is found to be user writeable, the executable is blocked from running unless it is authorized by something other than a path rule like a signer or hash rule.
      - This brings WDAC to functionality parity with AppLocker in terms of support for file path rules. WDAC improves upon the security of policies based on file path rules with the availability of the user-writability permission checks at runtime time, which is a capability that is not available with AppLocker. - - [Allow COM Object Registration](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/allow-com-object-registration-in-windows-defender-application-control-policy): Previously, WDAC enforced a built-in allow list for COM object registration. While this mechanism works for most common application usage scenarios, customers have provided feedback that there are cases where additional COM objects need to be allowed. The 1903 update to Windows 10 introduces the ability to specify allowed COM objects via their GUID in the WDAC policy. +- [Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/windows-defender-application-control): In Windows 10, version 1903, Windows Defender Application Control has a number of new features that light up key scenarios and provide feature parity with AppLocker. + - [Multiple Policies](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-multiple-windows-defender-application-control-policies): Windows Defender Application Control now supports multiple simultaneous code integrity policies for one device in order to enable the following scenarios: 1) enforce and audit side-by-side, 2) simpler targeting for policies with different scope/intent, 3) expanding a policy using a new ‘supplemental’ policy. + - [Path-Based Rules](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/create-path-based-rules): The path condition identifies an app by its location in the file system of the computer or on the network instead of a signer or hash identifier. Additionally, Windows Defender Application Control has an option that allows admins to enforce at runtime that only code from paths that are not user-writeable is executed. When code tries to execute at runtime, the directory is scanned and files will be checked for write permissions for non-known admins. If a file is found to be user writeable, the executable is blocked from running unless it is authorized by something other than a path rule like a signer or hash rule.
      + This brings Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) to functionality parity with AppLocker in terms of support for file path rules. WDAC improves upon the security of policies based on file path rules with the availability of the user-writability permission checks at runtime time, which is a capability that is not available with AppLocker. + - [Allow COM Object Registration](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/allow-com-object-registration-in-windows-defender-application-control-policy): Previously, Windows Defender Application Control enforced a built-in allow list for COM object registration. While this mechanism works for most common application usage scenarios, customers have provided feedback that there are cases where additional COM objects need to be allowed. The 1903 update to Windows 10 introduces the ability to specify allowed COM objects via their GUID in the WDAC policy. #### System Guard From 76f955e6fb6e9d6222cb1a86838e3d1694d412ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alekhya Jupudi <89069896+alekyaj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2022 12:50:01 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 191/192] Acrolinx score fix --- .../event-tag-explanations.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/event-tag-explanations.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/event-tag-explanations.md index 241acb33ab..c20f083f00 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/event-tag-explanations.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/event-tag-explanations.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec # Understanding Application Control event tags -Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) events include a number of fields which provide helpful troubleshooting information to figure out exactly what an event means. Below, we have documented the values and meanings for a few useful event tags. +Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) events include many fields, which provide helpful troubleshooting information to figure out exactly what an event means. Below, we've documented the values and meanings for a few useful event tags. ## SignatureType @@ -28,12 +28,12 @@ Represents the type of signature which verified the image. | SignatureType Value | Explanation | |---|----------| -| 0 | Unsigned or verification has not been attempted | +| 0 | Unsigned or verification hasn't been attempted | | 1 | Embedded signature | | 2 | Cached signature; presence of CI EA shows that file had been previously verified | | 3 | Cached catalog verified via Catalog Database or searching catalog directly | -| 4 | Un-cached catalog verified via Catalog Database or searching catalog directly | -| 5 | Successfully verified using an EA that informs CI which catalog to try first | +| 4 | Uncached catalog verified via Catalog Database or searching catalog directly | +| 5 | Successfully verified using an EA that informs CI that catalog to try first | | 6 | AppX / MSIX package catalog verified | | 7 | File was verified | @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Represents the signature level at which the code was verified. | ValidatedSigningLevel Value | Explanation | |---|----------| -| 0 | Signing level has not yet been checked | +| 0 | Signing level hasn't yet been checked | | 1 | File is unsigned | | 2 | Trusted by Windows Defender Application Control policy | | 3 | Developer signed code | @@ -65,10 +65,10 @@ Represents why verification failed, or if it succeeded. | 0 | Successfully verified signature | | 1 | File has an invalid hash | | 2 | File contains shared writable sections | -| 3 | File is not signed| +| 3 | File isn't signed| | 4 | Revoked signature | | 5 | Expired signature | -| 6 | File is signed using a weak hashing algorithm which does not meet the minimum policy | +| 6 | File is signed using a weak hashing algorithm, which doesn't meet the minimum policy | | 7 | Invalid root certificate | | 8 | Signature was unable to be validated; generic error | | 9 | Signing time not trusted | From c9599777d2e848423946e3fd1b4aa449a1f751e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghana Athavale Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:08:58 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 192/192] fixed suggestion --- .../bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md index e76c7e5c7b..1e29149153 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-basic-deployment.md @@ -115,7 +115,6 @@ The following table shows the compatibility matrix for systems that have been Bi Table 1: Cross compatibility for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 encrypted volumes |Encryption Type|Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8.1|Windows 8|Windows 7| - |--- |--- |--- |--- | |Fully encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as fully encrypted|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted| |Used Disk Space Only encrypted on Windows 8|Presents as encrypt on write|N/A|Presented as fully encrypted|

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    Local Policies\Security Options\System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing

    Local Policies\\Security Options\\System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing

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    Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

    Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

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    Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

    Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives

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