diff --git a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md index a1494738db..98d3fa7f9e 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources.md @@ -21,13 +21,14 @@ ms.topic: reference This article provides additional resources about [deprecated features for Windows client](deprecated-features.md) that may be needed by IT professionals. The following information is provided to help IT professionals plan for the removal of deprecated features: +## Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool resources -## Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool +The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-msdt-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired](#retired-msdt-troubleshooters). -The [Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msdt) gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals. MSDT is the engine used to run legacy Windows built-in troubleshooters. Some of the built-in troubleshooters have already been [redirected](#redirected-troubleshooters) to the Get Help platform, while others will be [retired](#retired-troubleshooters). +If you're using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. Contact Microsoft support if you require -If you are using MSDT to run [custom troubleshooting packages](/previous-versions/windows/desktop/wintt/package-schema), it will be available as a [Feature on Demand](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities) before the tool is fully retired in 2025. This will allow you to continue to use MSDT to run custom troubleshooting packages while transitioning to a new platform. +https://support.microsoft.com/contactus#! ### Redirected MSDT troubleshooters @@ -44,4 +45,15 @@ The following troubleshooters will automatically be redirected when you access t ### Retired MSDT troubleshooters +The following troubleshooters will be removed in a future release of Windows: + +| Retired troubleshooters | | | +| ---|---|---| +| Connection to a Workplace using DirectAccess | Devices and Printers | Hardware and Devices | +| HomeGroup | Incoming Connections | Internet Explorer Performance | +| Internet Explorer Safety | Keyboard | Power | +| Search and Indexing | Speech | System Maintenance | +| Shared Folders | Windows Store Apps | | + +## Next steps