From 84b2171a730caf43c9bbefd132fadc474d291644 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Liz Long <104389055+lizgt2000@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:57:05 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 01/13] fix topic and freshness --- ...changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md | 21 +++++++------------ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/configuration/changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md b/windows/configuration/changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md index d41be6da7b..c8a911f8a2 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/configuration/changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md @@ -6,18 +6,17 @@ manager: aaroncz ms.prod: windows-client author: lizgt2000 ms.author: lizlong -ms.topic: article +ms.topic: whats-new ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.date: 11/28/2017 +ms.date: 08/18/2023 ms.technology: itpro-configure --- # Changes to Group Policy settings for Windows 10 Start +**Applies to**: -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 +- Windows 10 Windows 10 has a brand new Start experience. As a result, there are changes to the Group Policy settings that you can use to manage Start. Some policy settings are new or changed, and some old Start policy settings still apply. Other Start policy settings no longer apply and are deprecated. @@ -33,7 +32,7 @@ These policy settings are available in **Administrative Templates\\Start Menu an |Don't display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations|When this policy is applied, only items local on the computer are shown in Jump Lists.| |Don't keep history of recently opened documents|Documents that the user opens aren't tracked during the session.| |Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings|In Windows 10, this policy disables all of the settings in **Settings** > **Personalization** > **Start** and the options in dialog available via right-click Taskbar > **Properties**| -|Prevent users from customizing their Start Screen|Use this policy in conjunction with a [customized Start layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) to prevent users from changing it| +|Prevent users from customizing their Start Screen|Use this policy with a [customized Start layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) to prevent users from changing it| |Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start|In Windows 10, this policy removes the uninstall button in the context menu. It doesn't prevent users from uninstalling the app through other entry points (for example, PowerShell)| |Remove All Programs list from the Start menu|In Windows 10, this policy removes the **All apps** button.| |Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands|This policy removes the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands from the Start Menu, Start Menu power button, CTRL+ALT+DEL screen, and Alt+F4 Shut Down Windows menu.| @@ -44,12 +43,10 @@ These policy settings are available in **Administrative Templates\\Start Menu an |Show "Run as different user" command on Start|This policy enables the **Run as different user** option in the right-click menu for apps.| |Start Layout|This policy applies a specific Start layout, and it also prevents users from changing the layout. This policy can be configured in **User Configuration** or **Computer Configuration**.| |Force Start to be either full screen size or menu size|This policy applies a specific size for Start.| - -## Deprecated Group Policy settings for Start +## Deprecated Group Policy settings for Start - -The Start policy settings listed below don't work on Windows 10. Most of them were deprecated in Windows 8 however a few more were deprecated in Windows 10. Deprecation in this case means that the policy setting won't work on Windows 10. The “Supported on” text for a policy setting won't list Windows 10. The policy settings are still in the Group Policy Management Console and can be used on the operating systems that they apply to. +The Start policy settings listed in the following table don't work on Windows 10. Most of them were deprecated in Windows 8 however a few more were deprecated in Windows 10. Deprecation in this case means that the policy setting won't work on Windows 10. The “Supported on” text for a policy setting won't list Windows 10. The policy settings are still in the Group Policy Management Console and can be used on the operating systems that they apply to. | Policy | When deprecated | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| @@ -92,7 +89,3 @@ The Start policy settings listed below don't work on Windows 10. Most of them w - [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) - [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with provisioning packages](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) - [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) - - - - From bd6a5fc9c3f10821dec1a6959ff45441b622c703 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Liz Long <104389055+lizgt2000@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:08:26 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 02/13] fix topic and freshness --- .../configure-windows-10-taskbar.md | 29 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar.md index cbdc9361aa..e80c753918 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar.md +++ b/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar.md @@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ description: Administrators can pin more apps to the taskbar and remove default ms.prod: windows-client author: lizgt2000 ms.author: lizlong -ms.topic: article +ms.topic: how-to ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.date: 01/18/2018 +ms.date: 08/18/2023 ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz ms.collection: @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ You can specify different taskbar configurations based on device locale and regi If you specify an app to be pinned that isn't provisioned for the user on the computer, the pinned icon won't appear on the taskbar. -The order of apps in the XML file dictates the order of pinned apps on the taskbar from left to right, to the right of any existing apps pinned by the user. +The order of apps in the XML file dictates the order of pinned apps on the taskbar from left to right, starting to the right of any existing apps pinned by the user. > [!NOTE] > In operating systems configured to use a right-to-left language, the taskbar order will be reversed. @@ -321,11 +321,18 @@ The resulting taskbar for computers in any other country region: ## Related topics -- [Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) -- [Customize and export Start layout](customize-and-export-start-layout.md) -- [Add image for secondary tiles](start-secondary-tiles.md) -- [Start layout XML for desktop editions of Windows 10 (reference)](start-layout-xml-desktop.md) -- [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) -- [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with provisioning packages](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) -- [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) -- [Changes to Start policies in Windows 10](changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md) +[Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) + +[Customize and export Start layout](customize-and-export-start-layout.md) + +[Add image for secondary tiles](start-secondary-tiles.md) + +[Start layout XML for desktop editions of Windows 10 (reference)](start-layout-xml-desktop.md) + +[Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) + +[Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with provisioning packages](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) + +[Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) + +[Changes to Start policies in Windows 10](changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md) From dae733c9162f090ddda0d1ceaf3f3d11f3013379 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Liz Long <104389055+lizgt2000@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:42:35 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 03/13] fix topic and freshness --- .../customize-and-export-start-layout.md | 119 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 59 insertions(+), 60 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout.md b/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout.md index edd95b2265..c7298fc1d3 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout.md +++ b/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout.md @@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ manager: aaroncz ms.prod: windows-client author: lizgt2000 ms.author: lizlong -ms.topic: article +ms.topic: how-to ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.date: 09/18/2018 +ms.date: 08/18/2023 ms.collection: - highpri - tier1 @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ ms.technology: itpro-configure # Customize and export Start layout -**Applies to** +**Applies to**: - Windows 10 @@ -27,71 +27,69 @@ The easiest method for creating a customized Start layout to apply to other Wind After you export the layout, decide whether you want to apply a *full* Start layout or a *partial* Start layout. -When a full Start layout is applied, the users cannot pin, unpin, or uninstall apps from Start. Users can view and open all apps in the **All Apps** view, but they cannot pin any apps to Start. +When a full Start layout is applied, the users can't pin, unpin, or uninstall apps from Start. Users can view and open all apps in the **All Apps** view, but they can't pin any apps to Start. -When [a partial Start layout](#configure-a-partial-start-layout) is applied, the contents of the specified tile groups cannot be changed, but users can move those groups, and can also create and customize their own groups. +When [a partial Start layout](#configure-a-partial-start-layout) is applied, the contents of the specified tile groups can't be changed, but users can move those groups, and can also create and customize their own groups. ->[!NOTE] ->Partial Start layout is only supported on Windows 10, version 1511 and later. - - +> [!NOTE] +> Partial Start layout is only supported on Windows 10, version 1511 and later. You can deploy the resulting .xml file to devices using one of the following methods: -- [Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) +- [Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) -- [Windows Configuration Designer provisioning package](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) +- [Windows Configuration Designer provisioning package](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) -- [Mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) +- [Mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) -## Customize the Start screen on your test computer +### Customize the Start screen on your test computer To prepare a Start layout for export, you simply customize the Start layout on a test computer. **To prepare a test computer** -1. Set up a test computer on which to customize the Start layout. Your test computer should have the operating system that is installed on the users' computers (Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education). Install all apps and services that the Start layout should display. +1. Set up a test computer on which to customize the Start layout. Your test computer should have the operating system that is installed on the users' computers (Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education). Install all apps and services that the Start layout should display. -2. Create a new user account that you will use to customize the Start layout. +1. Create a new user account that you'll use to customize the Start layout. **To customize Start** -1. Sign in to your test computer with the user account that you created. +1. Sign in to your test computer with the user account that you created. -2. Customize the Start layout as you want users to see it by using the following techniques: +1. Customize the Start layout as you want users to see it by using the following techniques: - - **Pin apps to Start**. From Start, type the name of the app. When the app appears in the search results, right-click the app, and then click **Pin to Start**. + - **Pin apps to Start**. From Start, type the name of the app. When the app appears in the search results, right-click the app, and then select **Pin to Start**. - To view all apps, click **All apps** in the bottom-left corner of Start. Right-click any app, and pin or unpin it from Start. + To view all apps, select **All apps** in the bottom-left corner of Start. Right-click any app, and pin or unpin it from Start. - - **Unpin apps** that you don't want to display. To unpin an app, right-click the app, and then click **Unpin from Start**. + - **Unpin apps** that you don't want to display. To unpin an app, right-click the app, and then select **Unpin from Start**. - - **Drag tiles** on Start to reorder or group apps. + - **Drag tiles** on Start to reorder or group apps. - - **Resize tiles**. To resize tiles, right-click the tile and then click **Resize.** + - **Resize tiles**. To resize tiles, right-click the tile and then select **Resize.** - - **Create your own app groups**. Drag the apps to an empty area. To name a group, click above the group of tiles and then type the name in the **Name group** field that appears above the group. - ->[!IMPORTANT] ->In Windows 10, version 1703, if the Start layout includes tiles for apps that are not installed on the device that the layout is later applied to, the tiles for those apps will be blank. The blank tiles will persist until the next time the user signs in, at which time the blank tiles are removed. Some system events may cause the blank tiles to be removed before the next sign-in. + - **Create your own app groups**. Drag the apps to an empty area. To name a group, select above the group of tiles and then type the name in the **Name group** field that appears above the group. + +> [!IMPORTANT] +> In Windows 10, version 1703, if the Start layout includes tiles for apps that are not installed on the device that the layout is later applied to, the tiles for those apps will be blank. The blank tiles will persist until the next time the user signs in, at which time the blank tiles are removed. Some system events may cause the blank tiles to be removed before the next sign-in. > ->In earlier versions of Windows 10, no tile would be pinned. +> In earlier versions of Windows 10, no tile would be pinned. -## Export the Start layout +### Export the Start layout When you have the Start layout that you want your users to see, use the [Export-StartLayout](/powershell/module/startlayout/export-startlayout) cmdlet in Windows PowerShell to export the Start layout to an .xml file. Start layout is located by default at C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\ ->[!IMPORTANT] ->If you include secondary Microsoft Edge tiles (tiles that link to specific websites in Microsoft Edge), see [Add custom images to Microsoft Edge secondary tiles](start-secondary-tiles.md) for instructions. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> If you include secondary Microsoft Edge tiles (tiles that link to specific websites in Microsoft Edge), see [Add custom images to Microsoft Edge secondary tiles](start-secondary-tiles.md) for instructions. **To export the Start layout to an .xml file** -1. While signed in with the same account that you used to customize Start, right-click Start, and select **Windows PowerShell**. +1. While signed in with the same account that you used to customize Start, right-click Start, and select **Windows PowerShell**. -2. On a device running Windows 10, version 1607, 1703, or 1803, at the Windows PowerShell command prompt, enter the following command: +1. On a device running Windows 10, version 1607, 1703, or 1803, at the Windows PowerShell command prompt, enter the following command: `Export-StartLayout -path .xml` - + On a device running Windows 10, version 1809 or higher, run the **Export-StartLayout** with the switch **-UseDesktopApplicationID**. For example: ```PowerShell @@ -100,8 +98,8 @@ When you have the Start layout that you want your users to see, use the [Export- In the previous command, `-path` is a required parameter that specifies the path and file name for the export file. You can specify a local path or a UNC path (for example, \\\\FileServer01\\StartLayouts\\StartLayoutMarketing.xml). - Use a file name of your choice—for example, StartLayoutMarketing.xml. Include the .xml file name extension. The [Export-StartLayout](/powershell/module/startlayout/export-startlayout) cmdlet does not append the file name extension, and the policy settings require the extension. - + Use a file name of your choice—for example, StartLayoutMarketing.xml. Include the .xml file name extension. The [Export-StartLayout](/powershell/module/startlayout/export-startlayout) cmdlet doesn't append the file name extension, and the policy settings require the extension. + Example of a layout file produced by `Export-StartLayout`: ```xml @@ -120,16 +118,15 @@ When you have the Start layout that you want your users to see, use the [Export- ``` -3. (Optional) Edit the .xml file to add [a taskbar configuration](configure-windows-10-taskbar.md) or to [modify the exported layout](start-layout-xml-desktop.md). When you make changes to the exported layout, be aware that [the order of the elements in the .xml file is critical.](start-layout-xml-desktop.md#required-order) +1. (Optional) Edit the .xml file to add [a taskbar configuration](configure-windows-10-taskbar.md) or to [modify the exported layout](start-layout-xml-desktop.md). When you make changes to the exported layout, be aware that [the order of the elements in the .xml file is critical.](start-layout-xml-desktop.md#required-order) ->[!IMPORTANT] ->If the Start layout that you export contains tiles for desktop (Win32) apps or .url links, **Export-StartLayout** will use **DesktopApplicationLinkPath** in the resulting file. Use a text or XML editor to change **DesktopApplicationLinkPath** to **DesktopApplicationID**. See [Specify Start tiles](start-layout-xml-desktop.md#specify-start-tiles) for details on using the app ID in place of the link path. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> If the Start layout that you export contains tiles for desktop (Win32) apps or .url links, **Export-StartLayout** will use **DesktopApplicationLinkPath** in the resulting file. Use a text or XML editor to change **DesktopApplicationLinkPath** to **DesktopApplicationID**. See [Specify Start tiles](start-layout-xml-desktop.md#specify-start-tiles) for details on using the app ID in place of the link path. - ->[!NOTE] ->All clients that the start layout applies to must have the apps and other shortcuts present on the local system in the same location as the source for the Start layout. +> [!NOTE] +> All clients that the start layout applies to must have the apps and other shortcuts present on the local system in the same location as the source for the Start layout. > ->For scripts and application tile pins to work correctly, follow these rules: +> For scripts and application tile pins to work correctly, follow these rules: > >* Executable files and scripts should be listed in \Program Files or wherever the installer of the app places them. > @@ -141,11 +138,9 @@ When you have the Start layout that you want your users to see, use the [Export- > >* Three additional shortcuts are pinned to the start menu after the export. These are shortcuts to %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs, %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs, and %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\. +### Configure a partial Start layout -## Configure a partial Start layout - - -A partial Start layout enables you to add one or more customized tile groups to users' Start screens or menus, while still allowing users to make changes to other parts of the Start layout. All groups that you add are *locked*, meaning users cannot change the contents of those tile groups, however users can change the location of those groups. Locked groups are identified with an icon, as shown in the following image. +A partial Start layout enables you to add one or more customized tile groups to users' Start screens or menus, while still allowing users to make changes to other parts of the Start layout. All groups that you add are *locked*, meaning users can't change the contents of those tile groups, however users can change the location of those groups. Locked groups are identified with an icon, as shown in the following image. ![locked tile group.](images/start-pinned-app.png) @@ -157,30 +152,34 @@ If the Start layout is applied by Group Policy or MDM, and the policy is removed **To configure a partial Start screen layout** -1. [Customize the Start layout](#customize-the-start-screen-on-your-test-computer). +1. [Customize the Start layout](#customize-the-start-screen-on-your-test-computer). -2. [Export the Start layout](#export-the-start-layout). -3. Open the layout .xml file. There is a `` element. Add `LayoutCustomizationRestrictionType="OnlySpecifiedGroups"` to the **DefaultLayoutOverride** element as follows: +1. [Export the Start layout](#export-the-start-layout). +1. Open the layout .xml file. There is a `` element. Add `LayoutCustomizationRestrictionType="OnlySpecifiedGroups"` to the **DefaultLayoutOverride** element as follows: ```xml ``` -4. Save the file and apply using any of the deployment methods. +1. Save the file and apply using any of the deployment methods. -> [!NOTE] +> [!NOTE] > Office 2019 tiles might be removed from the Start menu when you upgrade Office 2019. This only occurs if Office 2019 app tiles are in a custom group in the Start menu and only contains the Office 2019 app tiles. To avoid this problem, place another app tile in the Office 2019 group prior to the upgrade. For example, add Notepad.exe or calc.exe to the group. This issue occurs because Office 2019 removes and reinstalls the apps when they are upgraded. Start removes empty groups when it detects that all apps for that group have been removed. +## Related articles +[Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) -## Related topics +[Configure Windows 10 taskbar](configure-windows-10-taskbar.md) +[Add image for secondary tiles](start-secondary-tiles.md) -- [Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) -- [Configure Windows 10 taskbar](configure-windows-10-taskbar.md) -- [Add image for secondary tiles](start-secondary-tiles.md) -- [Start layout XML for desktop editions of Windows 10 (reference)](start-layout-xml-desktop.md) -- [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) -- [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with provisioning packages](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) -- [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) -- [Changes to Start policies in Windows 10](changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md) +[Start layout XML for desktop editions of Windows 10 (reference)](start-layout-xml-desktop.md) + +[Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) + +[Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with provisioning packages](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) + +[Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) + +[Changes to Start policies in Windows 10](changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md) From 500abff4809d771fa27d297770c41b4e8bb23c95 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Daniel H. Brown" <32883970+DHB-MSFT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:22:10 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 04/13] Add section for Recommendations --- ...rating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md index 42e520f897..2116296f9d 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md +++ b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md @@ -113,6 +113,7 @@ The following table lists management options for each setting, For Windows 10 ( | [30. Cloud Clipboard](#bkmk-clcp) | | ![Check mark](images/checkmark.png) | | | [31. Services Configuration](#bkmk-svccfg) | | ![Check mark](images/checkmark.png) | ![Check mark](images/checkmark.png) | | [32. Widgets](#bkmk-widgets) | | ![Check mark](images/checkmark.png) | ![Check mark](images/checkmark.png) | +| [33. Recommendations](#33-recommendations) |![Check mark](images/checkmark.png) | ![Check mark](images/checkmark.png) | ![Check mark](images/checkmark.png) | ### Settings for Windows Server 2016 with Desktop Experience @@ -1923,6 +1924,16 @@ To turn off Widgets, you can use Group Policy or a custom setting in an MDM solu For more information about AllowNewsAndInterests and the “Allow widgets” policy, [review this information](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests#allownewsandinterests). +### 33. Recommendations + +The Recommended section on the Start menu shows apps and files that were recently added or opened. + +To turn off Recommendations, you can use any of the following methods: + +- In Group Policy, set the "Remove Recommended from Start menu" policy to Enabled under **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** +- In an MDM solution, such as Microsoft Intune, you can use the [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). +- In the registry, you can set **HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Start_TrackDocs** to 0. +- In the UI, you can turn off **Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more** under **Settings** > **Personalization** > **Start**. ### Allowed traffic list for Windows Restricted Traffic Limited Functionality Baseline @@ -1933,5 +1944,4 @@ For more information about AllowNewsAndInterests and the “Allow widgets” pol |ocsp.digicert.com/*| |www.microsoft.com/pkiops/*| - To learn more, see [Device update management](/windows/client-management/mdm/device-update-management) and [Configure Automatic Updates by using Group Policy](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008/cc720539(v=ws.10)). From d28acd56d5b35c4b97061e541b929ba469e4ffe0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Daniel H. Brown" <32883970+DHB-MSFT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:45:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 05/13] Reword recommendations description --- ...ndows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md index 2116296f9d..6f4166aaca 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md +++ b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md @@ -1926,9 +1926,9 @@ For more information about AllowNewsAndInterests and the “Allow widgets” pol ### 33. Recommendations -The Recommended section on the Start menu shows apps and files that were recently added or opened. +The Recommended section on the Start menu displays a list of recommended apps and files. -To turn off Recommendations, you can use any of the following methods: +To turn off these recommendations, you can use any of the following methods: - In Group Policy, set the "Remove Recommended from Start menu" policy to Enabled under **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** - In an MDM solution, such as Microsoft Intune, you can use the [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). From 873805c694664bcf0677dc7f16b1e7ee04ce38f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Daniel H. Brown" <32883970+DHB-MSFT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:52:13 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 06/13] Update capitalization of GP name --- ...windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md index 6f4166aaca..5ea05da5db 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md +++ b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md @@ -1930,7 +1930,7 @@ The Recommended section on the Start menu displays a list of recommended apps an To turn off these recommendations, you can use any of the following methods: -- In Group Policy, set the "Remove Recommended from Start menu" policy to Enabled under **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** +- In Group Policy, set the "Remove Recommended from Start Menu" policy to Enabled under **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** - In an MDM solution, such as Microsoft Intune, you can use the [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). - In the registry, you can set **HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Start_TrackDocs** to 0. - In the UI, you can turn off **Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more** under **Settings** > **Personalization** > **Start**. From a2d2334805de67d1949cc3774041c3c27967734a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Daniel H. Brown" <32883970+DHB-MSFT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:57:20 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 07/13] Add punctuation --- ...windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md index 5ea05da5db..9407853770 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md +++ b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md @@ -1930,7 +1930,7 @@ The Recommended section on the Start menu displays a list of recommended apps an To turn off these recommendations, you can use any of the following methods: -- In Group Policy, set the "Remove Recommended from Start Menu" policy to Enabled under **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** +- In Group Policy, set the "Remove Recommended from Start Menu" policy to Enabled under **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**. - In an MDM solution, such as Microsoft Intune, you can use the [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). - In the registry, you can set **HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Start_TrackDocs** to 0. - In the UI, you can turn off **Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more** under **Settings** > **Personalization** > **Start**. From 240eea78b8596047ad371a12a2c8844ae2e7dfa8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Daniel H. Brown" <32883970+DHB-MSFT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:17:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 08/13] Add section for Recommendations --- ...erating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md index 316f647835..b0df31fe1b 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md +++ b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md @@ -156,6 +156,8 @@ For Windows 10 and Windows 11, the following MDM policies are available in the [ 1. Windows Update Allow Update Service - [Update/AllowUpdateService](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#update-allowupdateservice). Specifies whether the device could use Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), or Microsoft Store. **Set to 0 (zero)** 1. Windows Update Service URL - [Update/UpdateServiceUrl](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#update-updateserviceurl). Allows the device to check for updates from a WSUS server instead of Microsoft Update. **Set to String** with the Value: 1. **\\$CmdID$\\\chr\text/plain\\ \./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/UpdateServiceUrl\\http://abcd-srv:8530\\** +28. **Recommendations** + a. [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). To hide a list of recommended apps and files in the Recommended section on the Start menu. ### Allowed traffic for Microsoft Intune / MDM configurations From 735ae3dddeaf5b91346f479125ab668459daba3c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yunxiali Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:02:22 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 09/13] update steps to enable nested virtualization The wording here is not clear on whether the command should be ran on host or guest. Also depending on the VM version a update is needed. --- .../windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md b/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md index 02bb837f09..725dceca87 100644 --- a/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md @@ -47,10 +47,11 @@ Windows Sandbox has the following properties: 2. Enable virtualization on the machine. - If you're using a physical machine, make sure virtualization capabilities are enabled in the BIOS. - - If you're using a virtual machine, run the following PowerShell command to enable nested virtualization: + - If you're using a virtual machine, run the following PowerShell command on the host to enable nested virtualization and update the VM to support nested virtualization if needed: ```powershell Set-VMProcessor -VMName -ExposeVirtualizationExtensions $true + Update-VMVersion -VMName ``` 3. Use the search bar on the task bar and type **Turn Windows Features on or off** to access the Windows Optional Features tool. Select **Windows Sandbox** and then **OK**. Restart the computer if you're prompted. From 1a049222b08effd33b1595a069b6dfac258333d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Daniel H. Brown" <32883970+DHB-MSFT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:34:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 10/13] fix formatting issue --- ...erating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md index b0df31fe1b..d2035fdc41 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md +++ b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md @@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ For Windows 10 and Windows 11, the following MDM policies are available in the [ 1. Windows Update Service URL - [Update/UpdateServiceUrl](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#update-updateserviceurl). Allows the device to check for updates from a WSUS server instead of Microsoft Update. **Set to String** with the Value: 1. **\\$CmdID$\\\chr\text/plain\\ \./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/UpdateServiceUrl\\http://abcd-srv:8530\\** 28. **Recommendations** - a. [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). To hide a list of recommended apps and files in the Recommended section on the Start menu. + 1. [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). To hide a list of recommended apps and files in the Recommended section on the Start menu. ### Allowed traffic for Microsoft Intune / MDM configurations From 6815ba1ef8a6d90af01fea0345887dec0fe78651 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Daniel H. Brown" <32883970+DHB-MSFT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:38:25 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 11/13] Try to fix formatting --- ...ating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md index d2035fdc41..cf953e1759 100644 --- a/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md +++ b/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services-using-MDM.md @@ -156,8 +156,8 @@ For Windows 10 and Windows 11, the following MDM policies are available in the [ 1. Windows Update Allow Update Service - [Update/AllowUpdateService](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#update-allowupdateservice). Specifies whether the device could use Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), or Microsoft Store. **Set to 0 (zero)** 1. Windows Update Service URL - [Update/UpdateServiceUrl](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#update-updateserviceurl). Allows the device to check for updates from a WSUS server instead of Microsoft Update. **Set to String** with the Value: 1. **\\$CmdID$\\\chr\text/plain\\ \./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/UpdateServiceUrl\\http://abcd-srv:8530\\** -28. **Recommendations** - 1. [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). To hide a list of recommended apps and files in the Recommended section on the Start menu. +28. **Recommendations**
+ a. [HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) setting in the Start Policy configuration service provider (CSP). To hide a list of recommended apps and files in the Recommended section on the Start menu. ### Allowed traffic for Microsoft Intune / MDM configurations From 95360fd01bccd3a3b5f0fc2770e088aa1a6665ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aaron Czechowski Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:26:58 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 12/13] editorial revision for style --- .../windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md b/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md index 725dceca87..928d31e27b 100644 --- a/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Windows Sandbox has the following properties: 2. Enable virtualization on the machine. - If you're using a physical machine, make sure virtualization capabilities are enabled in the BIOS. - - If you're using a virtual machine, run the following PowerShell command on the host to enable nested virtualization and update the VM to support nested virtualization if needed: + - If you're using a virtual machine, you need to enable nested virtualization. If needed, also update the VM to support nested virtualization. Run the following PowerShell commands on the host: ```powershell Set-VMProcessor -VMName -ExposeVirtualizationExtensions $true From 24390ee687accd2acfefb43ac4eb90715f42d3e9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aaron Czechowski Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:18:33 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 13/13] update start csp for 2309 --- ...in-policy-csp-supported-by-group-policy.md | 3 +- ...-in-policy-csp-supported-by-surface-hub.md | 3 +- .../client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md | 66 +------------------ 3 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 68 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policies-in-policy-csp-supported-by-group-policy.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policies-in-policy-csp-supported-by-group-policy.md index 5f25eb4ff5..abaed7483e 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policies-in-policy-csp-supported-by-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policies-in-policy-csp-supported-by-group-policy.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn about the policies in Policy CSP supported by Group Policy. author: vinaypamnani-msft manager: aaroncz ms.author: vinpa -ms.date: 08/29/2023 +ms.date: 09/25/2023 ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-manage @@ -634,7 +634,6 @@ This article lists the policies in Policy CSP that have a group policy mapping. - [HideRecommendedSection](policy-csp-start.md) - [HideRecommendedPersonalizedSites](policy-csp-start.md) - [HideTaskViewButton](policy-csp-start.md) -- [HideCopilotButton](policy-csp-start.md) - [DisableControlCenter](policy-csp-start.md) - [SimplifyQuickSettings](policy-csp-start.md) - [DisableEditingQuickSettings](policy-csp-start.md) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policies-in-policy-csp-supported-by-surface-hub.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policies-in-policy-csp-supported-by-surface-hub.md index f0e33b1fda..7e755cbccd 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policies-in-policy-csp-supported-by-surface-hub.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policies-in-policy-csp-supported-by-surface-hub.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn about the policies in Policy CSP supported by Windows 10 Team author: vinaypamnani-msft manager: aaroncz ms.author: vinpa -ms.date: 08/29/2023 +ms.date: 09/25/2023 ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-manage @@ -263,7 +263,6 @@ This article lists the policies in Policy CSP that are applicable for the Surfac ## Start -- [HideCopilotButton](policy-csp-start.md#hidecopilotbutton) - [HideRecommendedPersonalizedSites](policy-csp-start.md#hiderecommendedpersonalizedsites) - [StartLayout](policy-csp-start.md#startlayout) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md index a62fd83d3f..838e2faf41 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn more about the Start Area in Policy CSP. author: vinaypamnani-msft manager: aaroncz ms.author: vinpa -ms.date: 08/30/2023 +ms.date: 09/25/2023 ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-manage @@ -974,68 +974,6 @@ Enabling this policy hides "Change account settings" from appearing in the user - -## HideCopilotButton - - -| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | -|:--|:--|:--| -| ✅ Device
✅ User | ✅ Pro
✅ Enterprise
✅ Education
✅ Windows SE
✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | | - - - -```User -./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideCopilotButton -``` - -```Device -./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideCopilotButton -``` - - - - -This policy setting allows you to hide the Copilot button on the Taskbar. If you enable this policy setting, the Copilot button will be hidden and the Settings toggle will be disabled. - - - - - - - -**Description framework properties**: - -| Property name | Property value | -|:--|:--| -| Format | `int` | -| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | -| Default Value | 0 | - - - -**Allowed values**: - -| Value | Description | -|:--|:--| -| 0 (Default) | Copilot button shown. | -| 1 | Copilot button hidden. | - - - -**Group policy mapping**: - -| Name | Value | -|:--|:--| -| Name | HideCopilotButton | -| Path | Taskbar > AT > StartMenu | - - - - - - - - ## HideFrequentlyUsedApps @@ -1492,7 +1430,7 @@ To validate this policy, do the following steps: | Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | |:--|:--|:--| -| ✅ Device
✅ User | ✅ Pro
✅ Enterprise
✅ Education
✅ Windows SE
✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 11, version 22H2 [10.0.22621] and later | +| ✅ Device
✅ User | ✅ Pro
✅ Enterprise
✅ Education
✅ Windows SE
✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 11, version 22H2 [10.0.22621.1928] and later |