From ade4256933687941f52d9354a39d2c24b7845582 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: greg-lindsay Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:39:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] BitLocker 2 go deprecation announce --- windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md b/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md index 72bcfc72c9..9f5ea44089 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.sitesec: library audience: itpro author: greg-lindsay ms.author: greglin -manager: laurawi +manager: dougeby ms.topic: article --- # Windows 10 features we’re no longer developing @@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ The features described below are no longer being actively developed, and might b |Feature | Details and mitigation | Announced in version | | ----------- | --------------------- | ---- | +| BitLocker 2 Go Reader | Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows 10/11. The ADMX policy **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**, the command line parameter [manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv), the catalog file **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**, and the BitLocker 2 Go Reader app **bitlockertogo.exe** might not be available in future releases of Windows client. | 21H1 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 This tool is superseded by [Windows PowerShell for WMI](/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi).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 | From 1359094c7792cd2b25bb730cc7b19f2ad56d671b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: greg-lindsay Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:58:55 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] update --- windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md b/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md index 9f5ea44089..74bfc3ac68 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The features described below are no longer being actively developed, and might b |Feature | Details and mitigation | Announced in version | | ----------- | --------------------- | ---- | -| BitLocker 2 Go Reader | Reading of BitLocker-protected removable drives from Windows XP or Windows Vista in later operating systems is deprecated and might be removed in a future release of Windows 10/11. The ADMX policy **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**, the command line parameter [manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv), the catalog file **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**, and the BitLocker 2 Go Reader app **bitlockertogo.exe** might not be available in future releases of Windows client. | 21H1 | +| BitLocker To Go Reader | 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.
The following might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | From 0c2508c342452c369488065f68431d2c9c40722b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: greg-lindsay Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:20:12 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] update --- windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md b/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md index 74bfc3ac68..c23e505800 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md +++ b/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The features described below are no longer being actively developed, and might b |Feature | Details and mitigation | Announced in version | | ----------- | --------------------- | ---- | -| BitLocker To Go Reader | 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.
The following might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | +| BitLocker To Go Reader | 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.
The following items might not be available in a future release of Windows client:
- ADMX policy: **Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows**
- Command line parameter: [manage-bde -DiscoveryVolumeType](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/manage-bde-on) (-dv)
- Catalog file: **c:\windows\BitLockerDiscoveryVolumeContents**
- BitLocker 2 Go Reader app: **bitlockertogo.exe** and associated files | 21H1 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 |