From b092353fccb7b5d5d34e7a223150b5a31e0f2dc8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:28:41 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] more small updates for Win11 --- .../update/deployment-service-troubleshoot.md | 5 ++++- .../update/how-windows-update-works.md | 7 +++++-- windows/deployment/update/safeguard-opt-out.md | 13 +++++++++---- .../update/windows-update-error-reference.md | 5 ++++- .../deployment/update/windows-update-errors.md | 5 ++++- .../update/windows-update-troubleshooting.md | 17 ++++++++++------- 6 files changed, 36 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-troubleshoot.md b/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-troubleshoot.md index 1f9675d1d9..e1b83d057b 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-troubleshoot.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-troubleshoot.md @@ -16,7 +16,10 @@ ms.topic: article # Troubleshoot the Windows Update for Business deployment service -> Applies to: Windows 10 +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 This troubleshooting guide addresses the most common issues that IT administrators face when using the Windows Update for Business [deployment service](deployment-service-overview.md). For a general troubleshooting guide for Windows Update, see [Windows Update troubleshooting](windows-update-troubleshooting.md). diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/how-windows-update-works.md b/windows/deployment/update/how-windows-update-works.md index a926abfb28..1cb0a47bf7 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/how-windows-update-works.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/how-windows-update-works.md @@ -15,9 +15,12 @@ ms.topic: article ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020 --- -# How does Windows Update work? +# How Windows Update works -> Applies to: Windows 10 +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 The Windows Update workflow has four core areas of functionality: diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/safeguard-opt-out.md b/windows/deployment/update/safeguard-opt-out.md index a6ad9a0b05..928b215cef 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/safeguard-opt-out.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/safeguard-opt-out.md @@ -12,21 +12,26 @@ ms.topic: article # Opt out of safeguard holds -Safeguard holds prevent a device with a known compatibility issue from being offered a new Windows 10 feature update by using Windows Update. We use safeguard holds to protect the device and user from a failed or poor update experience. We renew the offering once a fix is issued and is verified on an affected device. For more information about safeguard holds, see [Safeguard holds](safeguard-holds.md). +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 + +Safeguard holds prevent a device with a known compatibility issue from being offered a new Windows client feature update by using Windows Update. We use safeguard holds to protect the device and user from a failed or poor update experience. We renew the offering once a fix is issued and is verified on an affected device. For more information about safeguard holds, see [Safeguard holds](safeguard-holds.md). ## How can I opt out of safeguard holds? -IT admins can, if necessary, opt devices out of safeguard protections by using the disable safeguards policy. In a Mobile Device Management (MDM) tool, use the **Update/DisableWUfBSafeguards** CSP. In Group Policy, use the **Disable safeguards for Feature Updates** Group Policy. This policy is available to Windows Update for Business devices running Windows 10, version 1809 or later that have installed the October 2020 security update. +IT admins can, if necessary, opt devices out of safeguard protections by using the disable safeguards policy. In a Mobile Device Management (MDM) tool, use the **Update/DisableWUfBSafeguards** CSP. In Group Policy, use the **Disable safeguards for Feature Updates** Group Policy. This policy is available to Windows Update for Business devices running Windows 10, version 1809 or later that have installed the October 2020 security update and in Windows 11. > [!CAUTION] > Opting out of a safeguard hold can put devices at risk from known performance issues. -We recommend opting out only in an IT environment and for validation purposes. You can also validate an upcoming Windows 10 feature update version without the safeguards being applied by using the Release Preview channel of the Windows Insider Program for Business. +We recommend opting out only in an IT environment and for validation purposes. You can also validate an upcoming Windows client feature update version without the safeguards being applied by using the Release Preview channel of the Windows Insider Program for Business. Disabling safeguards does not guarantee your device will be able to successfully update. The update might still fail and will likely result in a bad experience since you are bypassing the protection against known issues. > [!NOTE] -> After a device installs a new Windows 10 version, the **Disable safeguards for Feature Updates** Group Policy will revert to “not configured” even if it was previously enabled. We do this to ensure the admin is consciously disabling Microsoft’s default protection from known issues for each new feature update. +> After a device installs a new Windows client version, the **Disable safeguards for Feature Updates** Group Policy will revert to “not configured” even if it was previously enabled. We do this to ensure the admin is consciously disabling Microsoft’s default protection from known issues for each new feature update. diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-error-reference.md b/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-error-reference.md index def8d11796..508a27d244 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-error-reference.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-error-reference.md @@ -17,7 +17,10 @@ ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020 # Windows Update error codes by component -> Applies to: Windows 10 +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 This section lists the error codes for Microsoft Windows Update. diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-errors.md b/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-errors.md index d66be080b0..eb178f7528 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-errors.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-errors.md @@ -15,7 +15,10 @@ ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020 # Windows Update common errors and mitigation ->Applies to: Windows 10 +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 The following table provides information about common errors you might run into with Windows Update, as well as steps to help you mitigate them. diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-troubleshooting.md b/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-troubleshooting.md index 802e6f9aa3..affb4df80e 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-troubleshooting.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-troubleshooting.md @@ -15,13 +15,16 @@ ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020 # Windows Update troubleshooting ->Applies to: Windows 10 +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 11 If you run into problems when using Windows Update, start with the following steps: 1. Run the built-in Windows Update troubleshooter to fix common issues. Navigate to **Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update**. -2. Install the most recent Servicing Stack Update (SSU) that matches your version of Windows from the Microsoft Update Catalog. See [Servicing stack updates](servicing-stack-updates.md) for more details on servicing stack updates. +2. Install the most recent Servicing Stack Update that matches your version of Windows from the Microsoft Update Catalog. See [Servicing stack updates](servicing-stack-updates.md) for more details on servicing stack updates. 3. Make sure that you install the latest Windows updates, cumulative updates, and rollup updates. To verify the update status, refer to the appropriate update history for your system: @@ -171,11 +174,11 @@ Ensure that devices can reach necessary Windows Update endpoints through the fir > [!NOTE] > Be sure not to use HTTPS for those endpoints that specify HTTP, and vice versa. The connection will fail. -The specific endpoints can vary between Windows 10 versions. See, for example, [Windows 10 2004 Enterprise connection endpoints](/windows/privacy/manage-windows-2004-endpoints). Similar articles for other Windows 10 versions are available in the table of contents nearby. +The specific endpoints can vary between Windows client versions. See, for example, [Windows 10 2004 Enterprise connection endpoints](/windows/privacy/manage-windows-2004-endpoints). Similar articles for other Windows client versions are available in the table of contents nearby. ## Updates aren't downloading from the intranet endpoint (WSUS or Configuration Manager) -Windows 10 devices can receive updates from a variety of sources, including Windows Update online, a Windows Server Update Services server, and others. To determine the source of Windows Updates currently being used on a device, follow these steps: +Windows client devices can receive updates from a variety of sources, including Windows Update online, a Windows Server Update Services server, and others. To determine the source of Windows Updates currently being used on a device, follow these steps: 1. Start Windows PowerShell as an administrator. 2. Run \$MUSM = New-Object -ComObject "Microsoft.Update.ServiceManager". @@ -186,7 +189,7 @@ Check the output for the Name and OffersWindowsUPdates parameters, which you can |Output|Meaning| |-|-| |- Name: Microsoft Update
-OffersWindowsUpdates: True| - The update source is Microsoft Update, which means that updates for other Microsoft products besides the operating system could also be delivered.
- Indicates that the client is configured to receive updates for all Microsoft Products (Office, etc.) | -|- Name: DCat Flighting Prod
- OffersWindowsUpdates: True |- Starting with Windows 10 1709, feature updates are always delivered through the DCAT service.
- Indicates that the client is configured to receive feature updates from Windows Update. | +|- Name: DCat Flighting Prod
- OffersWindowsUpdates: True |- Starting with Windows 10, version 1709, feature updates are always delivered through the DCAT service.
- Indicates that the client is configured to receive feature updates from Windows Update. | |- Name: Windows Store (DCat Prod)
- OffersWindowsUpdates: False |-The update source is Insider Updates for Store Apps.
- Indicates that the client will not receive or is not configured to receive these updates.| |- Name: Windows Server Update Service
- OffersWindowsUpdates: True |- The source is a Windows Server Updates Services server.
- The client is configured to receive updates from WSUS. | |- Name: Windows Update
- OffersWindowsUpdates: True|- The source is Windows Update.
- The client is configured to receive updates from Windows Update Online.| @@ -230,8 +233,8 @@ As shown in the following logs, automatic update runs the scan and finds no upda 2018-08-06 10:58:47:383 480 5d8 Agent ** END ** Agent: Finding updates [CallerId = AutomaticUpdates Id = 57] ``` -## High bandwidth usage on Windows 10 by Windows Update -Users might see that Windows 10 is consuming all the bandwidth in the different offices under the system context. This behavior is by design. Components that might consume bandwidth expand beyond Windows Update components. +## High bandwidth usage on Windows client by Windows Update +Users might see that Windows is consuming all the bandwidth in the different offices under the system context. This behavior is by design. Components that might consume bandwidth expand beyond Windows Update components. The following group policies can help mitigate this situation: From a86009d94657d4a1d63e93a72b13a680dc982175 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:46:49 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] fixing typos --- windows/deployment/update/update-baseline.md | 2 +- windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/update-baseline.md b/windows/deployment/update/update-baseline.md index ed9feda6cd..a8e162f8c3 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/update-baseline.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/update-baseline.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ ms.topic: article > [!NOTE] > Update Baseline is not currently available for Windows 11. -With the large number of different policies offered for Windows 10, Update Baseline provides a clear list of recommended Windows Update policy settings for IT administrators who want the best user experience while also meeting their monthly update compliance goals. See [Policies included in the Update Baseline](#policies-included-in-the-update-baseline) for the full list of policy configurations. +With the large number of different policies offered for Windows client, Update Baseline provides a clear list of recommended Windows Update policy settings for IT administrators who want the best user experience while also meeting their monthly update compliance goals. See [Policies included in the Update Baseline](#policies-included-in-the-update-baseline) for the full list of policy configurations. ## Why is Update Baseline needed? diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md b/windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md index 41ba2897fd..54d768fbfe 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ ms.collection: M365-modern-desktop - Windows 10 - Windows 11 -- + Keeping devices up to date is the best way to keep them working smoothly and securely. ## Deadlines for update compliance From 737487990f432251753651c2c31204141b24a840 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:04:34 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] typo --- windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md b/windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md index 54d768fbfe..f6bb3195f2 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/update-policies.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ restarts for maximum update velocity). We recommend you set deadlines as follows: - Quality update deadline, in days: 3 - Feature update deadline, in days: 7 -- + Notifications are automatically presented to the user at appropriate times, and users can choose to be reminded later, to reschedule, or to restart immediately, depending on how close the deadline is. We recommend that you do **not** set any notification policies, because they are automatically configured with appropriate defaults. An exception is if you