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Nexthink Library

Windows 10 User Experience

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Windows 10 User Experience

Latest Version: 1.3.0.0
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Updated on February 8, 2023
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Description

Manage the different settings of Windows 10, including disabling the Microsoft Compliance Telemetry and other features that could decrease user satisfaction. As well as see the Fast Start status which if disabled could impact the user.

Versions

  • 1.3.0.0 - 08 Feb 2023 - Removed "Disable Application From Startup Menu" Remote Action
  • 1.2.0.0 - Updated "Disable Application From Startup Menu" Remote Action
  • 1.1.0.0 - Updated "Disable Application From Startup Menu" Remote Action
  • 1.0.1.0 - Bugfix of Get Windows Telemetry Status and minor documentation change of Disable Application From StartUp Menu
  • 1.0.0.0 - Initial release

Required Products

Nexthink Act
Nexthink Engage

Platforms

Windows 10

Compatibility

V6.14 and later

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Get Fast Start Status

Script Description

Retrieves the status of Windows OS Fast Start feature as a boolean being true if enabled.

Execution context and suggested scheduling

Run the script as 'local system'. The script should be executed manually.

A timeout of 120 seconds is recommended.

Parameters

None.

Outputs

Label Type Description
Fast Start Enabled Bool Indicates if the device has the Fast Start feature enabled

Further Information

Fast Start is a feature that provides a faster loading of Operating System that contributes to improved boot time when starting up a device.

Set Fast Start Status

Script Description

Enables or disables the Windows OS Fast Start feature based on the input provided.

Execution context and suggested scheduling

Run the script as 'local system'. The script should be executed manually.

A timeout of 120 seconds is recommended.

Parameters

Label Description
Fast Start Status Desired status of the Fast Start. Valid status are 'Enabled' or 'Disabled'

Outputs

None.

Further Information

Fast Start is a feature that provides a faster loading of Operating System that contributes to improved boot time when starting up a device.

Test Scenarios

ChangeToEnabled
Test Case Input FastStartStatus is 'Enabled'.
Device had the Fast Start disabled.
Environment Windows 10 x86/x64
Results success - The Fast Start was already enabled.
ChangeToDisabled
Test Case Input FastStartStatus is 'Disabled'.
Device had the Fast Start enabled.
Environment Windows 10 x86/x64
Results success - The Fast Start has been disabled correctly.
StayEnabled
Test Case Input FastStartStatus is 'Enabled'.
Device had the Fast Start enabled.
Environment Windows 10 x86/x64
Results success - The Fast Start was already enabled.
StayDisabled
Test Case Input FastStartStatus is 'Disabled'.
Device had the Fast Start disabled.
Environment Windows 10 x86/x64
Results success - The Fast Start was already disabled.
IncompatibilityWithWindows7
Test Case This remote action doesn't support Windows 7 devices.
Environment Windows 7 x86/x64
Results failure - This script is compatible with Windows 10 only.

Manage Windows User Experience

Script Description

Improves the professional Windows working experience by removing or disabling certain commercial features. The script is designed for Windows 10 Enterprise (1607 and later).

Execution context and suggested scheduling

Run the script as 'local system'. The script should be executed manually.

A timeout of 120 seconds is recommended.

Parameters

Label Description
Campaign Id UID of the Windows User Experience campaign. It informs user that their device should be manually rebooted to apply system changes

Outputs

None.

Further Information

The script enables group policy setting 'Turn off the Microsoft Consumer Experience'.

Disable Windows Telemetry

Script Description

Configures Data Collection Group Policy as 'Security' to limit data sent to Microsoft to obligatory only.

Execution context and suggested scheduling

Run the script as 'local system'. The script should be executed manually.

A timeout of 120 seconds is recommended.

Parameters

None.

Outputs

None.

Restrictions

Further Information

All sheduled tasks and services related to Windows Telemetry are disabled.
For more information about Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry see the official documentation.

Get Windows Telemetry Status

Script Description

Retrieves Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry data level, whether scheduled tasks and service related are enabled and running from a device. The possible data level values are:

Execution context and suggested scheduling

Run the script as 'local system'. The script should be executed manually.

A timeout of 120 seconds is recommended.

Parameters

None.

Outputs

Label Type Description
Telemetry Data Level String Text with the data level
Scheduled Tasks Enabled Bool Yes if all scheduled tasks related are enabled, no otherwise
Service Running Bool Yes if DiagTrack service is running, no otherwise

Restrictions

Further Information

For more information about Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry see the official documentation.

Test Scenarios

TelemetryIsActive
Test Case Telemetry level is Full.
Service 'DiagTrack' is running.
Related scheduled tasks are enabled.
Environment Windows 10 x64 Pro
Results Successful - The output data reflects the telemetry status correctly.
TelemetryIsDisable
Test Case Telemetry level is Security.
Service 'DiagTrack' is not running.
Related scheduled tasks are disabled.
Environment Windows 10 x86 Enterprise - Windows 10 x64 Pro/Enterprise
Results Successful - The output data reflects the telemetry status correctly.