diff --git a/windows/manage/uev-release-notes-1607.md b/windows/manage/uev-release-notes-1607.md index d28d61f312..9e43ca4bef 100644 --- a/windows/manage/uev-release-notes-1607.md +++ b/windows/manage/uev-release-notes-1607.md @@ -14,6 +14,21 @@ Applies to: Windows 10, version 1607 This topic includes information required to successfully install and use UE-V that is not included in the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) documentation. If there are differences between the information in this topic and other UE-V topics, the latest change should be considered authoritative. +### Company Settings Center removed in UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 + +In previous versions of UE-V, users could select which of their customized application settings to synchronize with the Company Settings Center, a user interface that was available on user devices. Additionally, administrators could configure the Company Settings Center to include a link to support resources so that users could easily get support on virtualized settings-related issues. + +With the release of Windows 10, version 1607, the Company Settings Center was removed and users can no longer manage their synchronized settings. + +Administrators can still define which user-customized application settings can synchronize (roam) with Group Policy or Windows PowerShell. + +**Note** With the removal of the Company Settings Center, the following group policies are no longer applicable: + +- Contact IT Link Text +- Contact IT URL +- Tray Icon + + ### Upgrading from UE-V 1.0 to the in-box version of UE-V is blocked Version 1.0 of UE-V used Offline Files (Client Side Caching) for settings synchronization and pinned the UE-V sync folder to be available when the network was offline, however, this technology was removed in UE-V 2.x. As a result, UE-V 1.0 users are blocked from upgrading to UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607. diff --git a/windows/manage/uev-whats-new-in-uev-for-windows.md b/windows/manage/uev-whats-new-in-uev-for-windows.md index f4192c7109..06f90bb53f 100644 --- a/windows/manage/uev-whats-new-in-uev-for-windows.md +++ b/windows/manage/uev-whats-new-in-uev-for-windows.md @@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ The changes in UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 impact already existing impleme - The UE-V template generator is available from the Windows 10 ADK. In previous releases of UE-V, the template generator was included in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack. Although you’ll need to use the new template generator to create new settings location templates, existing settings location templates will continue to work. +- The Company Settings Center was removed and is no longer available on user devices. Users can no longer manage their synchronized settings. + For more information about how to configure an existing UE-V installation after upgrading user devices to Windows 10, see [Upgrade to UE-V for Windows 10](uev-upgrade-uev-from-previous-releases.md). > **Important**  You can upgrade your existing UE-V installation to Windows 10 from UE-V versions 2.1 or 2.0 only. If you are using a previous version of UE-V, you’ll need to upgrade from that version to UE-V 2.x before you upgrade to Windows 10. @@ -32,11 +34,25 @@ For more information about how to configure an existing UE-V installation after UE-V for Windows 10 includes a new template generator, available from a new location. If you are upgrading from an existing UE-V installation, you’ll need to use the new generator to create settings location templates. The UE-V for Windows 10 template generator is now available in the [Windows 10 Assessment and Deployment Kit](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/windows-assessment-deployment-kit) (Windows ADK). +## Company Settings Center removed in UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 + +In previous versions of UE-V, users could select which of their customized application settings to synchronize with the Company Settings Center, a user interface that was available on user devices. Additionally, administrators could configure the Company Settings Center to include a link to support resources so that users could easily get support on virtualized settings-related issues. + +With the release of Windows 10, version 1607, the Company Settings Center was removed and users can no longer manage their synchronized settings. + +Administrators can still define which user-customized application settings can synchronize (roam) with Group Policy or Windows PowerShell. + +**Note** With the removal of the Company Settings Center, the following group policies are no longer applicable: + +- Contact IT Link Text +- Contact IT URL +- Tray Icon + ## Compatibility with Microsoft Enterprise State Roaming With Windows 10, version 1607, users can synchronize Windows application settings and Windows operating system settings to Azure instead of to OneDrive. You can use the Windows 10 enterprise sync functionality together with UE-V on on-premises domain-joined devices only. -In hybrid cloud environments, UE-V can roam win32 applications on-premise while [Enterprise State Roaming](https://azure.microsoft.com/documentation/articles/active-directory-windows-enterprise-state-roaming-overview/) (ESR) can roam the rest, e.g., Windows and desktop settings, themes, colors, etc., to an Azure cloud installation. +In hybrid cloud environments, UE-V can roam win32 applications on-premises while [Enterprise State Roaming](https://azure.microsoft.com/documentation/articles/active-directory-windows-enterprise-state-roaming-overview/) (ESR) can roam the rest, e.g., Windows and desktop settings, themes, colors, etc., to an Azure cloud installation. To configure UE-V to roam Windows desktop and application data only, change the following group policies: @@ -52,6 +68,7 @@ Additionally, to enable Windows 10 and UE-V to work together, configure these po - Disable “Sync Windows Settings” + ## Settings Synchronization Behavior Changed in UE-V for Windows 10 While earlier versions of UE-V roamed taskbar settings between Windows 10 devices, UE-V for Windows 10, version 1607 does not synchronize taskbar settings between devices running Windows 10 and devices running previous versions of Windows.