Microsoft is dropping various features and functionalities from its new build. In preparation for the release of the Fall Creators Update, Microsoft has published the full list of stories that will be removed or depreciated from the new build.
Removed features
3D Builder app
No continued installed by default. Consider working with Print 3D and Paint 3D in its home. 3D Builder will still be ready for download from the Windows Store.
Apndatabase.xml
For more data about the replacement database, see the next Hardware Dev Center articles: MO Process to update COSA, COSA FAQ
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET)
Use will be limited. Consider using the Exploit Shield feature of Windows Defender Achievement Guard as a replacement.
Outlook Express
Excluding this non-practical legacy code.
Reader app
Functionality to be combined into Microsoft Edge.
Reading List
Functionality to be combined into Microsoft Edge.
Screen saver functionality in Themes
To be useless in Themes. Screen saver functionality in Group Policies, Control Panel, and Sysprep is now depreciated but continues to be working. Lock screen features and policies are preferred.
Syskey.exe
Removing this nonsecure security feature. BitLocker suggested instead. For more information, see the following Knowledge Base article:
4025993 Syskey.exe utility is no longer maintained in Windows 10 RS3 and Windows Server 2016 RS3
TCP Offload Engine
Excluding this legacy code. This functionality was earlier transitioned to the Stack TCP Engine.
Tile Data Layer
To be superseded by the Tile Store.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Owner Password Management
This legacy code to be excluded.
Deprecated features
IIS 6 Management Compatibility
Alternative scripting tools and a distinct control console recommended in its place.
IIS Digest Authentication
Alternative authentication systems recommended.
Microsoft Paint
RSA/AES Encryption for IIS
CNG encryption provider suggested instead.
Sync Your Settings
Backend changes: The popular sync process is being opposed. In a future release, the same film storage system for syncing frames will be used for both Enterprise State Roaming users and all other users. Currently, these users use different cloud storage systems.
System Image Backup (SIB) Solution
Full-disk backup from other vendors recommended instead.
TLS RC4 Ciphers
To be disabled by default. TLS Schannel SSP changes in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): TPM.msc and TPM Remote Management
To be changed by a new user interface in a future release.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Remote Management
This legacy code to be discontinued in a future release.
Windows Hello for Business deployment that uses System Center Configuration Manager
Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Federation Services — Registration Authority (ADFS RA) deployment is simple and provides a better user experience and a more informational certificate enrollment experience.
Windows PowerShell 2.0
Applications and modules should be migrated to PowerShell 5.0+.
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