This topic describes Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 answer-file settings that have changed since Windows® 8 and Windows Server® 2012.
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New Windows Settings
These settings are new in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2:
New setting | Description |
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Microsoft-Windows-CoreMmRes\CameraSoundLevel |
Sets the volume of the sound played when a user starts a recording, stops a recording, takes a photo or starts a photo sequence. |
Microsoft-Windows-SecureStartup-FilterDriver\PreventDeviceEncryption |
Prevents encrypting the operating system drive and any fixed data drive using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption. |
Microsoft-Windows-SystemSettings\DisplayNetworkSelection |
Specifies whether to always show the Network Selection control in the Mobile Broadband Properties dialog. |
Microsoft-Windows-SystemSettings\WiFiToWlan |
Replaces the. Wi-Fi heading in the Networks list with WLAN. |
Microsoft-Windows-WwanUI\NotInOOBE |
Hides mobile broadband devices and networks in OOBE. |
Security-Malware-Windows-Defender\DefinitionUpdateFileSharesSources |
Configures UNC file share sources for downloading definition updates for Windows® Defender. |
Security-Malware-Windows-Defender\EnableRemoteManagedDefaults |
Specifies whether to configure Windows® Defender to be remotely managed using recommended default settings. |
Security-Malware-Windows-Defender\FallbackOrder |
Specifies the order in which different definition update sources should be contacted by Windows Defender. |
Security-Malware-Windows-Defender\Scan |
Specifies settings that configure the scheduled scan for Windows® Defender. |
Security-Malware-Windows-Defender\SignatureUpdateInterval |
Specifies the interval Windows® Defender checks for definition updates. |
Security-Malware-Windows-Defender\ThreatSeverityDefaultAction |
Specifies settings that define the default action to be taken for specific threat alert levels. |
Changed Windows Settings
These Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 settings have changed from Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012:
Changed setting | Description of setting | Description of change |
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Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup\VisualEffects\SystemDefaultBackgroundColor |
Specifies the system default Windows background color scheme appearing on first boot, and on LogonUI if no user is selected. |
Added new color scheme for Windows 8.1. |
Networking-MPSSVC-Svc: DomainProfile_DisableNotifications, PrivateProfile_DisableNotifications, and PublicProfile_DisableNotifications. |
Multiple settings |
Changed default value for Windows RT 8.1. |
Deprecated Windows Settings
The following Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 settings are not supported in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, and may be removed in a future release. The following table includes status of the setting, and recommendations for new settings to use when applicable:
Deprecated setting from Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 | Status or recommendation for Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Microsoft-Windows-MobilePC-Sensors-API\SensorPermissions\Sensor\Enable |
This is not applicable for Windows 8.1. |
Microsoft-Windows-MobilePC-Sensors-API\SensorPermissions\Sensor\GUID |
This is not applicable for Windows 8.1. |
Microsoft-Windows-MobilePC-Sensors-API\SensorPermissions\Sensor\GUIDClassification |
This is not applicable for Windows 8.1. |
Microsoft-Windows-MobilePC-Sensors-API\SensorPermissions\Sensor\Order |
This is not applicable for Windows 8.1. |
Microsoft-Windows-SecureStartup-FilterDriver\InPlaceCrypto |
This is not applicable for Windows 8.1. |
Microsoft-Windows-SecureStartup-FilterDriver\ModifiedWriteMaximum |
This is not applicable for Windows 8.1. |
Microsoft-Windows-SecureStartup-FilterDriver \ReadDoubleBuffering |
This is not applicable for Windows 8.1. |
Deprecated Internet Explorer Settings
These settings in the Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer component are deprecated:
Deprecated setting name | Status or recommendation |
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Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\AllSitesCompatibilityMode |
This setting is not supported. |
Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\DisableWelcomePage |
This setting was deprecated in Windows 8 and is no longer supported. |
Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\NoDial |
Internet Explorer 9 through Internet Explorer 11 do not include an IEAK-based sign-up process. |
Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\PreApprovedAddons |
Add-ons can still be installed but they will be disabled, by default. Users will be able to choose the add-ons to enable. |
Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\ShowCompatibilityViewButton |
This setting is not supported. |
Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\SmallCommandBarIcons |
This setting is not supported. |
Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\Scope\DisplayQuickPick |
This setting is not supported. |
Removed Windows Settings
We recommend these replacements for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 settings that have been removed from Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012:
Removed setting from Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 | Recommendation for Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Microsoft-Windows-PerfCenterCPL\WindowsExperienceIndexOemInfo\HardwareUpgradeURL |
No recommendation. |
Microsoft-Windows-PerfCenterCPL\WindowsExperienceIndexOemInfo\Logo |
No recommendation. |
Removed Internet Explorer Settings
These settings in the Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer component are removed:
Deprecated setting name | Status or recommendation |
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Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer: EnableLinksBar, ShowCommandBar, ShowMenuBar, and ShowStatusBar. |
Users can still make these bars appear in Internet Explorer for the desktop. |
Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\IEWelcomeMsg |
To skip the First Run wizard and the welcome page when Internet Explorer starts for the first time, use the DisableFirstRunWizard settings. |
Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer\PrintBackground |
This setting is not supported. |