Features Being Deprecated or Marked for Removal in Windows 10 Creators Update

In preparation for the release of the next major feature update for Windows 10, Microsoft has released a list of what features are marked for deprecation or removal in the Creators Update.

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

March 3, 2017

2 Min Read
Features Being Deprecated or Marked for Removal in Windows 10 Creators Update

One sign that we are getting closer to the release of the third major feature update for Windows 10, the Creators Update that is expected in the next few weeks or so, is the publication of a list of features that Microsoft is removing or possibly deprecating from the update.

Before I share the items on this list, a list that is targeted for IT Pros and not consumers according to Microsoft, it will be helpful to better understand the two key terms they are using.

Deprecated - Feature is not in active development and planned for potential removal in subsequent releases.

Removed - Feature has been removed from current release.

One other caveat from Microsoft about the Features that are removed or deprecated in Windows 10 Creators Update listing:

"The plan and list are subject to change and may not include every deprecated feature or functionality."

Deprecated Features

  • 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.

  • Apps Corner

  • Reading List (Editor's Note: Likely this is the app and not the Microsoft Edge feature)

  • Tile Data Layer

  • TLS DHE_DSS ciphers DisabledByDefault

  • TCPChimney

  • IPsec task offload

Removed Features

  • 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.)

  • Interactive Service Detection Service

  • Microsoft Paint for languages that are not on the full localization list

  • NPN support in TLS (superseded by ALPN)

  • Windows Information Protection "AllowUserDecryption" policy

  • WSUS for Windows Mobile, updates are being transitioned o the new Unified Update Platform (UUP)

If you want to keep an eye on this list as it is updated be sure to bookmark it.

Thanks to @teroalhonen for the tip.

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About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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