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# How to keep apps removed from Windows 10 from returning during an update
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>Applies to: Windows 10 (Semi-Annual Channel)
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> Applies to: Windows 10 (General Availability Channel)
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When you update a computer running Windows 10, version 1703 or 1709, you might see provisioned apps that you previously removed return post-update. This can happen if the computer was offline when you removed the apps. This issue was fixed in Windows 10, version 1803.
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<!--/Scope-->
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<!--Description-->
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Allows the IT admin to set which branch a device receives their updates from. As of 1903, the branch readiness levels of Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) and Semi-Annual Channel have been combined into one Semi-Annual Channel set with a value of 16. For devices on 1903 and later releases, the value of 32 is not a supported value.
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Allows the IT admin to set which branch a device receives their updates from. As of 1903, the branch readiness levels of General Availability Channel (Targeted) and General Availability Channel have been combined into one General Availability Channel set with a value of 16. For devices on 1903 and later releases, the value of 32 is not a supported value.
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<!--/Description-->
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<!--ADMXMapped-->
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- 2 {0x2} - Windows Insider build - Fast (added in Windows 10, version 1709)
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- 4 {0x4} - Windows Insider build - Slow (added in Windows 10, version 1709)
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- 8 {0x8} - Release Windows Insider build (added in Windows 10, version 1709)
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- 16 {0x10} - (default) Semi-annual Channel (Targeted). Device gets all applicable feature updates from Semi-annual Channel (Targeted).
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- 32 {0x20} - Semi-annual Channel. Device gets feature updates from Semi-annual Channel. (*Only applicable to releases prior to 1903, for all releases 1903 and after the Semi-annual Channel and Semi-annual Channel (Targeted) into a single Semi-annual Channel with a value of 16)
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- 16 {0x10} - (default) General Availability Channel (Targeted). Device gets all applicable feature updates from General Availability Channel (Targeted).
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- 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)
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<!--/SupportedValues-->
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<!--/Policy-->
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> 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.
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Allows the IT admin to set a device to Semi-Annual Channel train.
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Allows the IT admin to set a device to General Availability Channel train.
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<!--/Description-->
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<!--ADMXMapped-->
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<!--SupportedValues-->
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The following list shows the supported values:
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- 0 (default) – User gets upgrades from Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted).
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- 1 – User gets upgrades from Semi-Annual Channel.
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- 0 (default) – User gets upgrades from General Availability Channel (Targeted).
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- 1 – User gets upgrades from General Availability Channel.
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<!--/SupportedValues-->
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<!--/Policy-->
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- Condition 4: Machine should be within the uninstall period
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> [!NOTE]
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> This only works for Semi-Annual Channel Targeted devices.
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> This only works for General Availability Channel Targeted devices.
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If the conditions are not true, the device will not Roll Back the Latest Feature Update.
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### Pagefile Settings
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- [Introduction of page file in Long-Term Servicing Channel and Semi-Annual Channel of Windows](/windows/client-management/introduction-page-file)
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- [Introduction of page file in Long-Term Servicing Channel and General Availability Channel of Windows](/windows/client-management/introduction-page-file)
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- [How to determine the appropriate page file size for 64-bit versions of Windows](/windows/client-management/determine-appropriate-page-file-size)
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- [How to generate a kernel or a complete memory dump file in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2](/windows/client-management/generate-kernel-or-complete-crash-dump)
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title: What version of Windows am I running?
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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 Semi-Annual Channel.
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keywords: Long-Term Servicing Channel, LTSC, LTSB, Semi-Annual Channel, SAC, Windows, version, OS Build
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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.
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keywords: Long-Term Servicing Channel, LTSC, LTSB, General Availability Channel, GAC, Windows, version, OS Build
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.mktglfcycl: manage
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ms.sitesec: library
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# What version of Windows am I running?
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To determine if your device is enrolled in the [Long-Term Servicing Channel](/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#servicing-channels) (LTSC, formerly LTSB) or the [Semi-Annual Channel](/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#servicing-channels) (SAC) you'll need to know what version of Windows 10 you're running. There are a few ways to figure this out. Each method provides a different set of details, so it’s useful to learn about all of them.
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To determine if your device is enrolled in the [Long-Term Servicing Channel](/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#servicing-channels) (LTSC, formerly LTSB) or the [General Availability Channel](/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#servicing-channels) (SAC) you'll need to know what version of Windows 10 you're running. There are a few ways to figure this out. Each method provides a different set of details, so it’s useful to learn about all of them.
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## System Properties
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Click **Start** > **Settings** > **System** > click **About** from the bottom of the left-hand menu
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The Long-term Servicing Channel is available only in the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition. This build of Windows doesn’t contain many in-box applications, such as Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Store, Cortana (you do have some limited search capabilities), Microsoft Mail, Calendar, OneNote, Weather, News, Sports, Money, Photos, Camera, Music, and Clock. It’s important to remember that the LTSC model is primarily for specialized devices.
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In the Semi-Annual Channel, you can set feature updates as soon as Microsoft releases them. This servicing modal is ideal for pilot deployments and to test Windows 10 feature updates and for users like developers who need to work with the latest features immediately. Once you've tested the latest release, you can choose when to roll it out broadly in your deployment.
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In the General Availability Channel, you can set feature updates as soon as Microsoft releases them. This servicing modal is ideal for pilot deployments and to test Windows 10 feature updates and for users like developers who need to work with the latest features immediately. Once you've tested the latest release, you can choose when to roll it out broadly in your deployment.
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@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ Download all three items in this list to the D:\\Downloads folder on MDT01.
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For example, you can use the following configuration.xml file, which provides these configuration settings:
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- Install the 64-bit version of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise in English directly from the Office Content Delivery Network (CDN) on the internet. Note: 64-bit is now the default and recommended edition.
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- Use the Semi-Annual Channel and get updates directly from the Office CDN on the internet.
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- Use the General Availability Channel and get updates directly from the Office CDN on the internet.
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- Perform a silent installation. You won’t see anything that shows the progress of the installation and you won’t see any error messages.
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```xml
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</Configuration>
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```
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By using these settings, any time you build the reference image you’ll be installing the most up-to-date Semi-Annual Channel version of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.
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By using these settings, any time you build the reference image you’ll be installing the most up-to-date General Availability Channel version of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.
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>[!TIP]
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>You can also use the web-based interface of the [Office Customization Tool](https://config.office.com/) to help you create your configuration.xml file.
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| BitLocker To Go Reader | **Note: BitLocker to Go as a feature is still supported.**<br>Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives ([BitLocker To Go](/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq)) from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows 10/11.<br>The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:<br>- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**<br>- Command line parameter: [manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)<br>- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**<br>- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 |
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| Internet Explorer (IE) 11 | The IE11 desktop application will end support for certain operating systems starting June 15, 2022. For more information, see [Internet Explorer 11](/lifecycle/products/internet-explorer-11). | 21H1 |
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| Personalization roaming | Roaming of Personalization settings (including wallpaper, slideshow, accent colors, and lock screen images) is no longer being developed and might be removed in a future release. | 21H1 |
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| Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC) tool. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 semi-annual channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation only applies to the [command-line management tool](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself is not affected. | 21H1 |
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| Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC) tool. | The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi). Note: This deprecation only applies to the [command-line management tool](/windows/win32/wmisdk/wmic). WMI itself is not affected. | 21H1 |
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| Timeline | Starting in July 2021, if you have your activity history synced across your devices through your Microsoft account (MSA), you'll no longer have the option to upload new activity in Timeline. See [Get help with timeline](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/get-help-with-timeline-febc28db-034c-d2b0-3bbe-79aa0c501039).| 20H2 |
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| Microsoft Edge | The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is no longer being developed.| 2004 |
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| Companion Device Framework | The [Companion Device Framework](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-companion-device-framework) is no longer under active development.| 2004 |
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title: Windows Updates using forward and reverse differentials
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description: A technique to produce compact software updates optimized for any origin and destination revision pair
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.mktglfcycl: manage
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audience: itpro
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title: Introduction to the Windows Insider Program for Business
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description: In this article, you'll learn about the Windows Insider Program for Business and why IT Pros should join.
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, WiP4Biz, enterprise, rings, flight
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, WiP4Biz, enterprise, rings, flight
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ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020
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ms.prod: w10
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The Windows Insider Program doesn't replace General Availability Channel deployments in an organization. Rather, it provides IT Pros and other interested parties with pre-release Windows builds that they can test and ultimately provide feedback on to Microsoft.
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[](images/WIP4Biz_deployment.png)<br>
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[](images/WIP4Biz_deployment.png)<br>
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Windows 10 Insider Preview builds enable organizations to prepare sooner for Windows Semi-Annual releases and reduce the overall validation effort required with traditional deployments.
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## Explore new Windows 10 features in Insider Previews
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title: Evaluate infrastructure and tools
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manager: laurawi
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description: Steps to make sure your infrastructure is ready to deploy updates
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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title: Windows client updates, channels, and tools
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description: Brief summary of the kinds of Windows updates, the channels they are served through, and the tools for managing them
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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ms.prod: w10
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author: jaimeo
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title: Define readiness criteria
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manager: laurawi
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description: Identify important roles and figure out how to classify apps
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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title: Define update strategy
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description: Two examples of a calendar-based approach to consistent update installation
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, tools
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title: Determine application readiness
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manager: laurawi
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description: How to test your apps to know which need attention prior to deploying an update
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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---
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title: Prepare to deploy Windows
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description: Final steps to get ready to deploy Windows, including preparing infrastructure, environment, applications, devices, network, capability, and users
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title: Monthly quality updates (Windows 10/11)
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description: Learn about Windows monthly quality updates to stay productive and protected.
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.mktglfcycl: manage
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author: greg-lindsay
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title: Update Baseline
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description: Use an update baseline to optimize user experience and meet monthly update goals
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, tools, group policy
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, tools, group policy
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description: Explanation and recommendations for settings
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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---
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title: Overview of Windows as a service
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description: Windows as a service is a way to build, deploy, and service Windows. Learn how Windows as a service works.
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, General Availability Channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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title: Quick guide to Windows as a service (Windows 10)
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description: In Windows 10, Microsoft has streamlined servicing to make operating system updates simpler to test, manage, and deploy.
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keywords: updates, servicing, current, deployment, General Availability Channel, semi-annual channel, feature, quality, rings, insider, tools
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- **oSVersion** Build number of the device.
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- **paused** Indicates whether the device is paused.
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- **rebootRequestSucceeded** Reboot Configuration Service Provider (CSP) call success status.
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- **sacDevice** Device in the semi-annual channel.
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- **sacDevice** Device in the General Availability Channel.
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- **wUfBConnected** Result of WUfB connection check.
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- **paused** Indicates whether the device is paused.
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- **rebootRequestSucceeded** Reboot Configuration Service Provider (CSP) call success status.
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- **sacDevice** Device in the semi-annual channel.
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- **sacDevice** Device in the General Availability Channel.
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- **paused** Indicates whether the device is paused.
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- **rebootRequestSucceeded** Reboot Configuration Service Provider (CSP) call success status.
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- **sacDevice** Device in the semi-annual channel.
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- **sacDevice** Device in the General Availability Channel.
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- **wUfBConnected** Result of WUfB connection check.
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# How to configure Diffie Hellman protocol over IKEv2 VPN connections
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>Applies To: Windows Server (Semi-Annual Channel), Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 11
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>Applies To: Windows Server (General Availability Channel), Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 11
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In IKEv2 VPN connections, the default configuration for Diffie Hellman group is Group 2, which is not secure for IKE exchanges.
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## The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)
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The following table summarizes equivalent feature update versions of Windows 10 LTSC and semi-annual channel (SAC) releases.
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The following table summarizes equivalent feature update versions of Windows 10 LTSC and General Availability Channel (SAC) releases.
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| LTSC release | Equivalent SAC release | Availability date |
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| --- | --- | --- |
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### Windows Upgrade Readiness
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>[!IMPORTANT]
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>Upgrade Readiness will not allow you to assess an upgrade to an LTSC release (LTSC builds are not available as target versions). However, you can enroll devices running LTSC to plan for an upgrade to a semi-annual channel release.
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>Upgrade Readiness will not allow you to assess an upgrade to an LTSC release (LTSC builds are not available as target versions). However, you can enroll devices running LTSC to plan for an upgrade to a General Availability Channel release.
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Microsoft developed Upgrade Readiness in response to demand from enterprise customers looking for additional direction and details about upgrading to Windows 10. Upgrade Readiness was built taking into account multiple channels of customer feedback, testing, and Microsoft’s experience upgrading millions of devices to Windows 10.
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The Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 release is an important release for LTSC users because it includes the cumulative enhancements provided in Windows 10 versions 1703, 1709, 1803, and 1809. Details about these enhancements are provided below.
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>[!IMPORTANT]
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>The LTSC release is [intended for special use devices](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/LTSC-What-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181). Support for LTSC by apps and tools that are designed for the semi-annual channel release of Windows 10 might be limited.
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>The LTSC release is [intended for special use devices](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/LTSC-What-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181). Support for LTSC by apps and tools that are designed for the General Availability Channel release of Windows 10 might be limited.
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## Microsoft Intune
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### Upgrade Readiness
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>[!IMPORTANT]
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>Upgrade Readiness will not allow you to assess an upgrade to an LTSC release (LTSC builds are not available as target versions). However, you can enroll devices running LTSC to plan for an upgrade to a semi-annual channel release.
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>Upgrade Readiness will not allow you to assess an upgrade to an LTSC release (LTSC builds are not available as target versions). However, you can enroll devices running LTSC to plan for an upgrade to a General Availability Channel release.
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Upgrade Readiness helps you ensure that applications and drivers are ready for a Windows 10 upgrade. The solution provides up-to-date application and driver inventory, information about known issues, troubleshooting guidance, and per-device readiness and tracking details. The Upgrade Readiness tool moved from public preview to general availability on March 2, 2017.
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> [!NOTE]
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> Features in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 are equivalent to Windows 10, version 21H2.<br>
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> The LTSC release is [intended for special use devices](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/LTSC-What-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181). Support for LTSC by apps and tools that are designed for the semi-annual channel release of Windows 10 might be limited.
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> The LTSC release is [intended for special use devices](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/LTSC-What-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181). Support for LTSC by apps and tools that are designed for the General Availability Channel release of Windows 10 might be limited.
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Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 builds on Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, adding premium features such as advanced protection against modern security threats and comprehensive device management, app management, and control capabilities.
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## Updates and servicing
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Windows 10, version 21H2 feature updates are installed annually using the General Availability Channel. Previous feature updates were installed using the Semi-Annual Channel. For more information on this change, see the [How to get the Windows 10 November 2021 Update](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/?p=176473).
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Windows 10, version 21H2 feature updates are installed annually using the General Availability Channel. Previous feature updates were installed using the General Availability Channel. For more information on this change, see the [How to get the Windows 10 November 2021 Update](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/?p=176473).
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Quality updates are still installed monthly on patch Tuesday.
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When Windows 11 reaches general availability, a consolidated Windows 11 update history will be available on support.microsoft.com, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows 11 servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds.
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It is important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows 11. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations will have a mix of Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, as well as incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page, which offers information about the Windows 10 Semi-Annual Channel and Long-term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases.
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It is important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows 11. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations will have a mix of Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, as well as incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page, which offers information about the Windows 10 General Availability Channel and Long-term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases.
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## Application compatibility
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