Windows 10: Features being removed or deprecated in Windows 10 version 1809

Brink · Sep 17, 2018

Each release of Windows 10 adds new features and functionality; we also occasionally remove features and functionality, usually because we've added a better option. Here are the details about the features and functionalities that we removed in Windows 10, version 1809.

The list is subject to change and might not include every affected feature or functionality.

Features we removed in this release

We're removing the following features and functionalities from the installed product image in Windows 10, version 1809. Applications or code that depend on these features won't function in this release unless you use an alternate method.

Feature Instead you can use... Business Scanning, also called Distributed Scan Management (DSM) We're removing this secure scanning and scanner management capability - there are no devices that support this feature. FontSmoothing setting in unattend.xml The FontSmoothing setting let you specify the font antialiasing strategy to use across the system. We've changed Windows 10 to use ClearType by default, so we're removing this setting as it is no longer necessary. If you include this setting in the unattend.xml file, it'll be ignored. Hologram app We've replaced the Hologram app with the Mixed Reality Viewer. If you would like to create 3D word art, you can still do that in Paint 3D and view your art in VR or Hololens with the Mixed Reality Viewer. limpet.exe We're releasing the limpet.exe tool, used to access TPM for Azure connectivity, as open source. Phone Companion When you update to Windows 10, version 1809, the Phone Companion app will be removed from your PC. Use the Phone page in the Settings app to sync your mobile phone with your PC. It includes all the Phone Companion features. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) management console The information previously available in the TPM management console is now available on the Device security page in the Windows Defender Security Center. Future updates through Windows Embedded Developer Update for Windows Embedded Standard 8 and Windows Embedded 8 Standard We’re no longer publishing new updates to the WEDU server. Instead, you may secure any new updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Features we’re no longer developing

We're no longer actively developing these features and may remove them from a future update. Some features have been replaced with other features or functionality, while others are now available from different sources.
If you have feedback about the proposed replacement of any of these features, you can use the Feedback Hub app.

Feature Instead you can use... Companion device dynamic lock APIS The companion device framework (CDF) APIs enable wearables and other devices to unlock a PC. In Windows 10, version 1709, we introduced Dynamic Lock, including an inbox method using Bluetooth to detect whether a user is present and lock or unlock the PC. Because of this, and because third party partners didn't adopt the CDF method, we're no longer developing CDF Dynamic Lock APIs. OneSync service The OneSync service synchronizes data for the Mail, Calendar, and People apps. We've added a sync engine to the Outlook app that provides the same synchronization. Snipping Tool The Snipping Tool is an application included in Windows 10 that is used to capture screenshots, either the full screen or a smaller, custom "snip" of the screen. In Windows 10, version 1809, we're introducing a new universal app, Snip & Sketch, that provides the same screen snipping abilities, as well as additional features. You can launch Snip & Sketch directly and start a snip from there, or just press WIN + Shift + S. Snip & Sketch can also be launched from the “Screen snip” button in the Action Center. We're no longer developing the Snipping Tool as a separate app but are instead consolidating its functionality into Snip & Sketch.
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Source: Windows 10, version 1809 - Features that have been removed | Microsoft Docs

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Brink · Sep 17, 2018

Features that are removed or deprecated in Windows 10 Creators Update

The following features and functionalities in the Windows 10 Creators Update edition (to be released on April 2017) have either been removed from the product in the current release (“Removed”) or are not in active development and are planned for potential removal in subsequent releases (“Deprecated”).

This list is intended for IT professionals who are updating operating systems in a commercial environment. The plan and list are subject to change and may not include every deprecated feature or functionality. For more details about a listed feature or functionality and its replacement, see the documentation for that feature.

Removed and deprecated features

[table][tr][td]Feature[/td] [td]Removed[/td] [td]Deprecated[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Apndatabase.xml is being replaced by the COSA database. Therefore, some constructs will no longer function. This includes Hardware ID, incoming SMS messaging rules in mobile apps, a list of privileged apps in mobile apps, autoconnect order, APN parser, and CDMAProvider ID.[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Apps Corner[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]By default, Flash autorun in Edge is turned off. Use the Click-to-Run (C2R) option instead. (This setting can be changed by the user.)[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Interactive Service Detection Service[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Microsoft Paint for languages that are not on the full localization list[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]NPN support in TLS (superseded by ALPN)[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Reading List[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Tile Data Layer[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]TLS DHE_DSS ciphers DisabledByDefault[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Windows Information Protection "AllowUserDecryption" policy[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]WSUS for Windows Mobile, updates are being transitioned o the new Unified Update Platform (UUP)[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]TCPChimney[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]IPsec task offload[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [/table]
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Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...reators-update

Kari · Sep 17, 2018

Features removed or Deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Two items I'm puzzled about, sync your settings and powershell, surely those are still widely used. I know @ loves Powershell.
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They are not deprecating PowerShell, they are just killing support for a really old PowerShell version 2.0, see PowerShell version history. PowerShell is still going strong and will be present in all future Windows versions. Currently (Insider build 16241) the PowerShell version is 5.1:

PowerShell 5.x is backwards compatible with all previous versions, even scripts made for PS 2.x will work in PowerShell 5.x:

cereberus · Sep 17, 2018

Features removed or Deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

The following features and functionalities in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update are either removed from the product in the current release (“Removed”) or are not in active development and might be removed in future releases (“Deprecated”).

This list is intended to help customers consider these removals and deprecations for their own planning. The list is subject to change and may not include every deprecated feature or functionality.

For more information about a listed feature or functionality and its replacement, see the documentation for that feature. You can also follow the provided links in this table to see additional resources.

Removed and deprecated features

[table][tr][td]Feature[/td] [td]Removed[/td] [td]Deprecated[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]3D Builder app No longer installed by default. Consider using Print 3D and Paint 3D in its place. However, 3D Builder is still available for download from the Windows Store.[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Apndatabase.xml For more information about the replacement database, see the following Hardware Dev Center articles: Resilient File System (ReFS) Creation ability will be available in the following editions only: Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Pro for Workstations. Creation ability will be removed from all other editions. All other editions will have Read and Write ability. (added: August 17, 2017)[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]RSA/AES Encryption for IIS We recommend that users use CNG encryption provider.[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Screen saver functionality in Themes To be disabled in Themes (classified as "Removed" in this table). Screen saver functionality in Group Policies, Control Panel, and Sysprep is now deprecated but continues to be functional. Lockscreen features and policies are preferred.[/td] [td]X[/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Sync Your Settings Back-end changes: In future releases, the back-end storage for the current sync process will change. A single cloud storage system will be used for Enterprise State Roaming and all other users. The "Sync your settings" options and the Enterprise State Roaming feature will continue to work. (updated: August 17, 2017)[/td] [td][/td] [td] X[/td] [/tr] [tr][/tr] [tr][td]Syskey.exe Removing this nonsecure security feature. We recommend that users use BitLocker instead. For more information, see the following Knowledge Base article: 4025993 Syskey.exe utility is no longer supported in Windows 10 RS3 and Windows Server 2016 RS3[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]System Image Backup (SIB) Solution We recommend that users use full-disk backup solutions from other vendors.[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]TCP Offload Engine Removing this legacy code. This functionality was previously transitioned to the Stack TCP Engine. For more information, see the following PFE Platform Blog article: Why Are We Deprecating Network Performance Features (KB4014193)?[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Tile Data Layer To be replaced by the Tile Store.[/td] [td]X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]TLS RC4 Ciphers To be disabled by default. For more information, see the following Windows IT Center topic: TLS (Schannel SSP) changes in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Owner Password Management This legacy code to be removed.[/td] [td] X[/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Trusted Platform Module (TPM): TPM.msc and TPM Remote Management To be replaced by a new user interface in a future release.[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Remote Management This legacy code to be removed in a future release.[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Windows Hello for Business deployment that uses System Center Configuration Manager Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Federation Services – Registration Authority (ADFS RA) deployment is simpler and provides a better user experience and a more deterministic certificate enrollment experience.[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Windows PowerShell 2.0 Applications and components should be migrated to PowerShell 5.0+.[/td] [td][/td] [td]X[/td] [/tr] [/table]
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Source: Features that are removed or deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

See also: MS Paint is here to stay in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

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