From e09c68300cf491326ea7b600db9711e428225a86 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: LizRoss Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:11:43 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Removed content, updated YAML, redirected --- .../plan/act-community-ratings-and-process.md | 47 +--- windows/plan/adding-or-editing-a-solution.md | 104 +------- windows/plan/adding-or-editing-an-issue.md | 114 +-------- ...eating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md | 64 +---- ...gh-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md | 238 +----------------- ...x-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md | 53 +--- windows/plan/example-filter-queries.md | 78 +----- .../plan/filtering-your-compatibility-data.md | 114 +-------- windows/plan/fixing-compatibility-issues.md | 77 +----- windows/plan/resolving-an-issue.md | 61 +---- ...d-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md | 97 +------ ...ending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md | 68 +---- 12 files changed, 24 insertions(+), 1091 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/plan/act-community-ratings-and-process.md b/windows/plan/act-community-ratings-and-process.md index 6d28ac6493..c987bccfdf 100644 --- a/windows/plan/act-community-ratings-and-process.md +++ b/windows/plan/act-community-ratings-and-process.md @@ -1,48 +1,5 @@ --- title: ACT Community Ratings and Process (Windows 10) description: The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Community uses the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange to share compatibility ratings between all registered ACT Community members. -ms.assetid: be6c8c71-785b-4adf-a375-64ca7d24e26c -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: appcompat -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# ACT Community Ratings and Process - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Community uses the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange to share compatibility ratings between all registered ACT Community members. - -When you access the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange as a registered ACT Community member, you can upload your compatibility data to the community and download issues from other ACT Community members. For information about how compatibility ratings are entered, see [Selecting Your Compatibility Rating](selecting-your-compatibility-rating.md). - -ACT takes your information and combines it with all of the information provided by the other ACT Community users and shows the average rating as a color gradient from one to five bars. - -![act community](images/dep-win8-e-act-communityexample.gif) - -## Process for Synchronizing Compatibility Ratings - - -The following diagram shows the process for synchronizing compatibility ratings with the ACT Community. - -You have the option to exclude applications from being shared with the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. However, you will not get compatibility ratings from the ACT Community for any application that you exclude. For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md). - -![act community workflow](images/dep-win8-l-act-communityworkflowdiagram.jpg) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/adding-or-editing-a-solution.md b/windows/plan/adding-or-editing-a-solution.md index f16e5237b2..5ef45c9397 100644 --- a/windows/plan/adding-or-editing-a-solution.md +++ b/windows/plan/adding-or-editing-a-solution.md @@ -1,105 +1,5 @@ --- title: Adding or Editing a Solution (Windows 10) description: If you find your own solutions to compatibility issues, you can enter the solutions in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM). You can use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to upload solutions to Microsoft Corporation. -ms.assetid: 86cb8804-d577-4af6-b96f-5e0409784a23 -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Adding or Editing a Solution - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -If you find your own solutions to compatibility issues, you can enter the solutions in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM). You can use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to upload solutions to Microsoft Corporation. - -## Adding Solutions for Compatibility Issues with Your Applications and Websites - - -You can view or add solutions only for applications or websites. - -**Note**   -The following examples use the **<Application\_Name>** dialog box. The procedures for websites are similar. - -  - -**To add a solution** - -1. On the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application to display the **<Application\_Name>** dialog box. - -2. Click the **Issues** tab. - -3. On the **Actions** menu, click **Add Solution**. - -4. Enter the information from the following table, and then click **Save**. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FieldDescription

Title

Can be up to 100 characters in length.

Solution Type

You must select a value from the list.

Solution Details

Information about your solution, including the steps to reproduce your fix.

Solution Details URL

URL for a page that shows more information about the solution.

- -   - -**To edit an existing solution** - -1. On the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application to display the <Application\_Name> dialog box. - -2. Click the **Issues** tab. - -3. Double-click the issue that includes the solution that you want to modify. - -4. Click the **Solutions** tab. - -5. Double-click the solution to edit. - -6. Modify the information about the solution, and then click **Save**. - - **Note**   - You can only modify your own solutions. You cannot modify solutions entered by other users. - -   - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/adding-or-editing-an-issue.md b/windows/plan/adding-or-editing-an-issue.md index 75e4e67390..27ef86e801 100644 --- a/windows/plan/adding-or-editing-an-issue.md +++ b/windows/plan/adding-or-editing-an-issue.md @@ -1,115 +1,5 @@ --- title: Adding or Editing an Issue (Windows 10) description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can enter information about the compatibility issues that you discover. -ms.assetid: 8a9fff79-9f88-4ce2-a4e6-b9382f28143d -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Adding or Editing an Issue - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can enter information about the compatibility issues that you discover. - -You can use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to share compatibility information with others. For information about the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md). - -## Adding Issues for Your Applications and Websites - - -You can view or add issues only for applications or websites. - -**Note**   -The following examples use the **<Application\_Name>** dialog box. The procedures are similar for websites. - -  - -**To add an issue** - -1. On the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application to display the **<Application\_Name>** dialog box. - -2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Add Issue**. - -3. Enter the information from the following table, and then click **Save**. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FieldDescription

Title

Can be up to 256 characters in length.

Priority

You must select a value from the list.

Severity

You must select a value from the list.

Symptom

You must select a value from the list.

Cause

You must select a value from the list.

Affected Operating Systems

Operating systems on which the issue occurs. You must select at least one operating system.

Issue Description

Description of the issue, including the steps to reproduce the problem.

Link to More Information

URL for a page that shows more information about the issue.

- -   - -**To edit an existing issue** - -1. On the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application that includes the issue you want to modify. - -2. In the **<Application\_Name>** dialog box, click the **Issues** tab, and then double-click the specific issue to be edited. - -3. Modify the issue information, and then click **Save**. - - **Note**   - You can modify your own issues. You cannot modify issues entered by another user. - -   - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md b/windows/plan/creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md index 0ce76a3f2f..2536ee11d3 100644 --- a/windows/plan/creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md +++ b/windows/plan/creating-and-editing-issues-and-solutions.md @@ -1,65 +1,5 @@ --- title: Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions (Windows 10) description: This section provides step-by-step instructions for adding and editing application compatibility issues and solutions. Your issue and solution data can be uploaded to Microsoft through the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange. -ms.assetid: b64fe4e0-24bd-4bbd-9645-80ae5644e774 -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Creating and Editing Issues and Solutions - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -This section provides step-by-step instructions for adding and editing application compatibility issues and solutions. Your issue and solution data can be uploaded to Microsoft through the Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange. - -## In this section - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TopicDescription

[Adding or Editing an Issue](adding-or-editing-an-issue.md)

In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can enter information about the compatibility issues that you discover.

[Adding or Editing a Solution](adding-or-editing-a-solution.md)

If you find your own solutions to compatibility issues, you can enter the solutions in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM). You can use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to upload solutions to Microsoft Corporation.

[Resolving an Issue](resolving-an-issue.md)

You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to flag issues as resolved. Resolving an issue changes the status of the issue from a red x to a green check mark on your report and report detail screens.

- -  - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md b/windows/plan/data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md index 8bb30d37a8..da0b09b0ba 100644 --- a/windows/plan/data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md +++ b/windows/plan/data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md @@ -1,239 +1,5 @@ --- title: Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange (Windows 10) description: The Microsoft Compatibility Exchange propagates data of various types between Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Community. -ms.assetid: 3ec61e33-9db8-4367-99d5-e05c2f50e144 -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -The Microsoft Compatibility Exchange propagates data of various types between Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Community. - -## Data Sent to Microsoft - - -During synchronization, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange sends the following information to Microsoft Corporation: - -- **Application information and properties**. This data includes the application name, the vendor, the version number, the language, and the deployment type. - -The data-synchronization process does not send your list of URLs visited as part of the information exchange. - -## Data Sent to the ACT Community - - -The Microsoft Compatibility Exchange sends the following information to the ACT Community for each application that you decide to share with the ACT Community: - -- **Application information and properties**. This data includes the application name, the vendor, the version number, the language, and the deployment type. - -- **Miscellaneous data**. This data includes: - - - The database GUID that identifies the organization that is the source of the data. - - - The issue data. - - - The issue ID. - - - The platform and destination operating system. - - - The severity. - - - The cause. - - - The symptom. - - - The solution data. - - - The solution type. - - - The issue and solution provider. - - - The issue and solution subprovider. - - - The issue and solution published date. - - - Your risk assessment. - -The data-synchronization process does not send your list of URLs visited as part of the information exchange. - -## Data Matching - - -After you send your data, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange matches your application properties against the known issues listed in the Application Profile database. The Microsoft Compatibility Exchange downloads any issues and corresponding solutions that match your application set and then stores the information in your ACT database. - -## Data Sent From Microsoft and ISVs - - -For each application that matches an application in the Application Profile database, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange returns the following information, provided by authoritative sources including Microsoft Corporation and independent software vendors (ISVs). - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
DataDescription

Risk assessment

The determination of whether the application has compatibility issues.

Symptom

Behavior exhibited by the application.

Cause

Reason for the failure.

Provider and subprovider

Source of the compatibility issue.

Issue ID

A unique ID number for the compatibility issue.

Severity

Impact this issue has on the application experience.

Priority

Degree of impact that this issue has on your organization.

Published Date

Date that the source entered the data into the database.

Operating system name

Friendly name of the installed operating system.

Major version

Major version number of the operating system.

Minor version

Minor version number of the operating system.

Locale

Language ID of the application to which the compatibility issue applies.

Title

Short title of the compatibility issue.

Summary

Description of the compatibility issue.

Service pack major

Major version number of the operating system service pack.

Service pack minor

Minor version number of the operating system service pack.

URL HREF

URL of any links provided for the compatibility issue.

Provider and subprovider IDs

IDs for the source of the compatibility issue's solution.

Solution type

Type of solution provided for the compatibility issue.

Locale

Language ID of the application to which the solution applies.

Title

Short title of the solution.

Details

Description of the solution.

URL HREF

URL of any links provided for the compatibility issue solution.

- -  - -## Data Sent From the ACT Community - - -For each application that matches an application in the Application Profile database, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange returns the following ACT Community information, which you receive only if you are a member of the ACT Community: - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
DataDescription

Works

The count of Works ratings, for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.

Works with Minor Issues or has Solutions

The count of Works with Minor Issues or has Solutions ratings, for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.

Does Not Work

The count of Does Not Work ratings, for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.

- -  - -## Related topics - - -[Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md) - -[Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/deciding-whether-to-fix-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md b/windows/plan/deciding-whether-to-fix-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md index 0bf24136b1..44639728b4 100644 --- a/windows/plan/deciding-whether-to-fix-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md +++ b/windows/plan/deciding-whether-to-fix-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md @@ -1,54 +1,5 @@ --- title: Deciding Whether to Fix an Application or Deploy a Workaround (Windows 10) description: You can fix a compatibility issue by changing the code for the application or by deploying a workaround. -ms.assetid: e495d0c8-bfba-4537-bccd-64c4b52206f1 -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Deciding Whether to Fix an Application or Deploy a Workaround - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -You can fix a compatibility issue by changing the code for the application or by deploying a workaround. - -## Fixing an Application - - -Fixing an application by changing the code is often the recommended way to address a compatibility issue. Although applying a fix to the code might involve higher initial costs or additional development time, it can limit long-term maintenance or operational costs. After you change the code, all users can use the application without encountering the issue. - -If you do not have access to the code, or if you do not have the time and resources to apply a fix, an alternative approach is to deploy a workaround. - -## Deploying a Workaround - - -A workaround involves applying alternative registry settings to address a compatibility issue. Deploying a workaround might be quicker and easier than changing the code, but you can incur long-term maintenance or operational costs. For example, you must make sure that new users have the correct set of features enabled or disabled on their computers. Using a workaround might also make your application or systems less secure. However, the overall security enhancement associated with deploying the newer version of Windows® may more than offset this reduction in security. - -Consider changing registry settings as a short-term solution while you develop the long-term solution of changing the code. - -## Related topics - - -[SUA User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md) - -[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/example-filter-queries.md b/windows/plan/example-filter-queries.md index 7b7732863d..b3d05f16a3 100644 --- a/windows/plan/example-filter-queries.md +++ b/windows/plan/example-filter-queries.md @@ -1,79 +1,5 @@ --- title: Example Filter Queries (Windows 10) description: You can filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria. -ms.assetid: eae59380-56cc-4d57-bd2c-11a0e3c689c9 -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Example Filter Queries - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -You can filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria. - -## Example Queries - - -The following sections show example queries created by using the Query Builder. - -### All Applications with Issues - -The following example query returns all applications that have one or more known issues. - -![act filter example all apps with issues](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleallappswissues.gif) - -### All Applications with Solutions for Known Issues - -The following example query returns all applications that have solutions for their known issues. - -![act filter examples for issues with solutions](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleforissueswsolutions.gif) - -### All Applications with Specific Solution Types - -The following example query returns all applications that have a solution type of Application Update or Application Configuration. - -![act filter example for specific solutions](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleforspecificsolutions.gif) - -### All Applications with No Known Issues - -The following example query returns all applications that have no known issues. - -![act filter example all apps with no issues](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleallapps0issues.gif) - -### All Applications with No Active Issues - -The following example query returns all applications that have no active issues. - -![act filter example all apps with no active issues](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexampleallapps0activeissues.gif) - -### All Applications Appearing in a Specific Category and Subcategory - -The following example query returns all applications that have a category of Department and a subcategory of either Human Resources or Finance. - -![act filter example category](images/dep-win8-e-act-filterexamplecategory.gif) - -## Related topics - - -[Filtering Your Compatibility Data](filtering-your-compatibility-data.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/filtering-your-compatibility-data.md b/windows/plan/filtering-your-compatibility-data.md index fcc724c2d5..6fe3e51493 100644 --- a/windows/plan/filtering-your-compatibility-data.md +++ b/windows/plan/filtering-your-compatibility-data.md @@ -1,115 +1,5 @@ --- title: Filtering Your Compatibility Data (Windows 10) description: You can use Query Builder to filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria. -ms.assetid: b64267b5-83c0-4b4d-a075-0975d3a359c8 -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Filtering Your Compatibility Data - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -You can use Query Builder to filter your compatibility-issue data or reports by selecting specific restriction criteria. - -The following table shows the columns in Query Builder. - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ColumnDescription

And/Or

If you select And, your data must match all query rows to appear as a returned result.

-

If you select Or, your data can match any query row to appear as a returned result.

Field

Select filter criteria.

Operator

Select an operator. The available operators depend on the field that you choose.

Value

Type or select a value.

- -  - -## Creating Basic Queries - - -You can insert as many query clauses as you want to create a customized view of your compatibility data. - -**Note**   -The following examples use the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen. The process is the same for other report types. - -  - -**To create a basic query** - -1. On the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen, click **Toggle Filter**. - -2. In the Query Builder, enter your filter criteria, pressing the Tab key to add clauses. - - To delete a clause, right-click the row, and then click **Delete Clause**. - -3. Click **Refresh**. - - Your filtered results appear. To close the Query Builder, click **Toggle Filter** again. - -## Querying on Objects - - -You can query your compatibility data based on its relationship with other objects. For example, in the applications report, you can query for applications that have corresponding issues. Fields that have a (+) suffix in Query Builder are collections of objects. - -**To query for a collection of objects** - -1. In Query Builder, in the **Field** column, click any field that contains a plus sign (+) as suffix. - -2. In the **Operator** column, select **Exists**, **Not Exists**, or **All Have**. - - Query Builder creates a group clause, which is shown by a bracket that spans the rows that are included in the group. - -3. Move your cursor to the next row in the group clause, and then in the **Field** column, select a field. - -4. In the **Operator** column, select an operator. - -5. In the **Value** column, enter a value, and then click **Refresh**. - -## Related topics - - -[Example Filter Queries](example-filter-queries.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/fixing-compatibility-issues.md b/windows/plan/fixing-compatibility-issues.md index b7f338d5ac..6adac51817 100644 --- a/windows/plan/fixing-compatibility-issues.md +++ b/windows/plan/fixing-compatibility-issues.md @@ -1,78 +1,5 @@ --- title: Fixing Compatibility Issues (Windows 10) description: This section provides step-by-step instructions and describes development tools that you can use to help fix your compatibility issues. -ms.assetid: 30ba8d14-a41a-41b3-9019-e8658d6974de -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Fixing Compatibility Issues - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -This section provides step-by-step instructions and describes development tools that you can use to help fix your compatibility issues. - -## In this section - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TopicDescription

[Deciding Whether to Fix an Application or Deploy a Workaround](deciding-whether-to-fix-an-application-or-deploy-a-workaround.md)

You can fix a compatibility issue by changing the code for the application or by deploying a workaround.

[SUA User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md)

You can use Standard User Analyzer (SUA) to test your applications and monitor API calls to detect compatibility issues related to the User Account Control (UAC) feature in Windows.

[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md)

The Compatibility Administrator tool helps you resolve potential application-compatibility issues before deploying a new version of Windows to your organization. Compatibility Administrator provides the following:

- -  - -## Related topics - - -[Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md) - -[Testing Compatibility on the Target Platform](testing-compatibility-on-the-target-platform.md) - -[Managing Your Data-Collection Packages](managing-your-data-collection-packages.md) - -[Analyzing Your Compatibility Data](analyzing-your-compatibility-data.md) - -[Troubleshooting ACT](troubleshooting-act.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/resolving-an-issue.md b/windows/plan/resolving-an-issue.md index 4d5557c944..a8ae4d7227 100644 --- a/windows/plan/resolving-an-issue.md +++ b/windows/plan/resolving-an-issue.md @@ -1,62 +1,5 @@ --- title: Resolving an Issue (Windows 10) description: You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to flag issues as resolved. Resolving an issue changes the status of the issue from a red x to a green check mark on your report and report detail screens. -ms.assetid: 96195122-185d-4f6a-8e84-79c3d069e933 -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Resolving an Issue - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -You can use Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) to flag issues as resolved. Resolving an issue changes the status of the issue from a red **x** to a green check mark on your report and report detail screens. - -Resolving an issue is not required. However, if you do not resolve the issue, the issue remains active in your ACT database and provides inaccurate reports. - -## Resolving Issues for Your Applications and Websites - - -This procedure describes how to resolve an existing issue that is documented in ACM. For information about adding an issue, see [Adding or Editing an Issue](adding-or-editing-an-issue.md). - -**Note**   -The following example uses the **<Application\_Name>** dialog box. The procedure is similar for websites. - -  - -**To resolve issues** - -1. On the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen, double-click the name of the application to display the **<Application\_Name>** dialog box. - -2. Click the **Issues** tab. - -3. Double-click the specific issue to resolve. - -4. On the **Actions** menu, click **Resolve**, and then close the **<Application\_Name> - <Issue\_Title>** dialog box. - - The issue appears with a green check mark in the report details screen. - - **Note**   - If you have not entered a solution but have resolved the issue, Microsoft recommends that you enter a solution with **Other** solution type and add text that describes why you resolved the issue without a solution. For information about entering solutions, see [Adding or Editing a Solution](adding-or-editing-a-solution.md). - -   - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md b/windows/plan/selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md index 782d3c1651..b033e50cd5 100644 --- a/windows/plan/selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md +++ b/windows/plan/selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md @@ -1,98 +1,5 @@ --- title: Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application (Windows 10) description: For each application listed in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can select whether to send and receive specific application data through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. -ms.assetid: ae139093-27cf-4ad8-882d-e0509e78d33a -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -For each application listed in Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can select whether to send and receive specific application data through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange - -. For information about how to send and receive data, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md). - -## Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application - - -**Note**   -The following example uses the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen. You can alternatively use the **<Application\_Name>** dialog box. - -  - -**To change the send and receive status for an application** - -1. On the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen, click the application name for which you want to select the send and receive status. - -2. On the **Actions** menu, click **Set Send and Receive Status**. - -3. Select one of the following: - - - **Do not send to Microsoft** - - - **Send to Microsoft** (default) - -4. Click **OK**. - -**To filter based on send and receive status** - -1. On the **<Operating\_System> - Application Report** screen, click **Toggle Filter**. - -2. In the **Query Builder**, enter your filter criteria, pressing the Tab key to add clauses. - - To delete a clause, right-click the row, and then click **Delete Clause**. - - The following example shows a query that filters for applications with a send and receive status of **Do not send to Microsoft**. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
And/OrFieldOperatorValue

And

Send and Receive Status

Equals

Do not send to Microsoft

- -   - -3. Click **Refresh**. - - Your filtered results appear. - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md b/windows/plan/sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md index 5a694085b2..07601d74fa 100644 --- a/windows/plan/sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md +++ b/windows/plan/sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md @@ -1,69 +1,5 @@ --- title: Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data (Windows 10) description: The Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange is a web service that propagates application compatibility issues between various data sources, for example Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the ACT Community. -ms.assetid: b86d2431-1caa-4f95-baf9-52ff6af546cd -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -The Microsoft® Compatibility Exchange is a web service that propagates application compatibility issues between various data sources, for example Microsoft Corporation, independent software vendors (ISVs) and the ACT Community. This process involves checking for updated compatibility information from Microsoft over the Internet. You can send and receive data to keep Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) updated with the latest compatibility information. - -The synchronization process includes only the changes made since the last synchronization. During the synchronization process, a dialog box displaying the synchronization status appears. You can continue to work during this process. If no new issues have occurred since your last synchronization, the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange uploads your issue information and notifies you that no updates exist. - -The synchronization process uses the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to: - -- Download new information from Microsoft and ISVs, except for the applications for which you choose not to send application data to Microsoft. - -- Upload your compatibility issues to Microsoft. - -- Upload and download compatibility information from the ACT Community, if you are a member of the ACT Community and agree to share your data. For information about configuring your membership in the ACT Community, see [Settings Dialog Box - Preferences Tab](act-settings-dialog-box-preferences-tab.md). - -For information about which data is sent and received through the Microsoft Compatibility exchange, see [Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange](data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md). - -## Reviewing and Synchronizing Your Data - - -Prior to sending your application data to Microsoft, you can review your application list and view the exact data being sent as a text (.txt) file. After you are done reviewing the information, you can synchronize your data with Microsoft. - -**To review and synchronize your data** - -1. On the **Analyze** screen, click **Send and Receive**. - -2. Click **Review the data before sending**. - - The **Send and Receive Data** dialog box shows all of the application data that is to be sent to Microsoft during the synchronization process. To avoid sending application data for specific applications, see [Selecting the Send and Receive Status for an Application](selecting-the-send-and-receive-status-for-an-application.md). - -3. Optionally, click **Review all data**, save the resulting .txt file locally, and then review the exact XML data that will be sent to Microsoft. - -4. After you finish reviewing the application list and XML data, click **Send**. - -## Related topics - - -[Data Sent Through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange](data-sent-through-the-microsoft-compatibility-exchange.md) - -[ACT Community Ratings and Process](act-community-ratings-and-process.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file