Merge pull request #6324 from MicrosoftDocs/main

Auto Publish – main to live - 2026-02-26 19:41 UTC

Author: learn-build-service-prod[bot]

.openpublishing.redirection.json

@@ -5667,17 +5667,17 @@
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hub/advanced-settings/developer-mode.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.topic: how-to
 
 # Settings for developers
 
-The **System > Advanced** page in Windows settings includes Developer Mode and additional features that you can use when Developer Mode is enabled. Developer Mode unlocks tools, settings, and features designed for building, deploying, and testing apps on Windows.
+The  **[System > Advanced](ms-settings:developers)** page in Windows settings includes Developer Mode and additional features that you can use when Developer Mode is enabled. Developer Mode unlocks tools, settings, and features designed for building, deploying, and testing apps on Windows.
 
 :::image type="content" source="images/for-developers.png" alt-text="A screenshot of Windows Advanced settings for developers, showing Developer Mode, Device Portal, and Device discovery.":::
 
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ If you're writing software with Visual Studio, you *will* need to enable Develop
 To enable Developer Mode, or access other settings:
 
 1. Open Windows Settings.
-2. Search for **Advanced** or go to **System > Advanced**, then scroll to the **For developers** section.
-3. Toggle the Developer Mode setting, at the top of the **For developers** section.
+2. Search for **Advanced** or go to  **[System > Advanced](ms-settings:developers)**, then scroll to the **For developers** section.
+3. Toggle the **Developer Mode setting**, at the top of the **For developers** section.
 4. Read the disclaimer. Click **Yes** to accept the change.
 
    :::image type="content" source="images/use-developer-features.png" alt-text="Developer Mode dialog in Visual Studio":::
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ If you try to build a Windows project in Visual Studio when Developer Mode *isn'
 
 :::image type="content" source="images/enable-developer-mode-dialog.jpg" alt-text="Developer Mode dialog in Visual Studio that says Developer Mode needs to be enabled, with a link to settings for developers.":::
 
-If you see this dialog, select **settings for developers** to open the **System > Advanced** settings page.
+If you see this dialog, select **settings for developers** to open the  **[System > Advanced](ms-settings:developers)** settings page.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > You can go to the **Advanced** settings page at any time to *enable* or *disable* Developer Mode.

hub/advanced-settings/fe-version-control.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ ms.date: 01/22/2026
 
 ## Enable version control indicators
 
-1. Open Settings and go to **System > Advanced**.
+1. Open Settings and go to **[System > Advanced](ms-settings:developers)***.
 2. Under **File Explorer + version control**, select **Add folders** and choose the repositories you want File Explorer to recognize.
 3. Return to File Explorer and open one of the selected folders to see repository details.
 
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ ms.date: 01/22/2026
 
 ## How to identify repositories
 
-Windows has to know which folders are source code repositories so File Explorer can display the version control information. You can select your repository folders in Windows Advanced Settings > File Explorer settings under the File Explorer + version control header.
+Windows has to know which folders are source code repositories so File Explorer can display the version control information. You can select your repository folders in **Settings > Advanced Settings > File Explorer** settings under the File Explorer + version control header.
 
 ![File Explorer version control Settings](../images/fe-source-settings.png)
 

hub/advanced-settings/index.md

@@ -8,42 +8,43 @@ ms.date: 01/22/2026
 
 # Advanced Windows Settings
 
-**Advanced Windows settings** is a redesign of the original **For Developers** page in Windows settings with additional settings to help you be more productive.
+The **Advanced** settings page in Windows (formerly known as **For Developers**) brings together settings that help developers and power users be more productive. It's an open-source project — contributions and feedback are welcome. Open it directly via **[System > Advanced](ms-settings:developers)** in Windows Settings.
 
-## What's included
-
-- **Developer Mode**: Unlock tools and features for building, deploying, and testing apps on Windows. See [Settings for developers](developer-mode.md).
-- **Sudo for Windows**: Run elevated commands from an unelevated console session. Available on Windows 11, version 24H2 and later. See [Sudo for Windows](sudo/index.md).
-- **File Explorer version control integration (PREVIEW)**: View branch, commit, and author details directly in File Explorer. See [File Explorer version control integration](fe-version-control.md).
+<div class="buttons margin-top-xs">
+	<a href="ms-settings:developers" class="button button-primary button-sm">Open Advanced Settings</a>
+	<a href="https://github.com/microsoft/windowsAdvancedSettings" class="button button-sm"><span class="icon docon docon-brand-github" role="img"></span><span>View on GitHub</span></a>
+</div>
 
-## Find Advanced settings
+## What's included
 
-- Open Settings and navigate to **System > Advanced**.
+| Category | Setting | Description |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Taskbar** | End Task | Enable end task in taskbar by right click |
+| **File Explorer** | File Explorer | Adjust settings for a more developer-friendly experience using File Explorer |
+| | ↳ Show file extensions | Show file extensions in File Explorer |
+| | ↳ Show hidden and system files | Show hidden and system files in File Explorer |
+| | ↳ Show full path in title bar | Show the full path in the File Explorer title bar |
+| | ↳ Show option to run as different user in Start | Show option to run as a different user in the Start menu |
+| | ↳ Show empty drives | Show empty drives in File Explorer |
+| **File Explorer** | File Explorer + version control | View branch, commit, and author details directly in File Explorer. See [File Explorer version control integration](fe-version-control.md) |
+| **File Explorer** | Enable long paths | Remove MAX_PATH limitations from common Win32 file and directory functions |
+| **Virtual Workspace** | Remote Desktop | Enable Remote Desktop and ensure machine availability |
+| **Virtual Workspace** | Virtual Workspaces | Adjust settings for virtual workspaces |
+| **Terminal** | Terminal | Choose the default terminal app to host command-line apps |
+| **Terminal** | PowerShell | Turn on these settings to execute PowerShell scripts |
+| **Terminal** | Enable sudo | Enable the sudo command. See [Sudo for Windows](sudo/index.md) |
+| **For developers** | Developer Mode | Install apps from any source, including loose files. See [Settings for developers](developer-mode.md) |
+| **For developers** | Device Portal | Turn on remote diagnostics over local area network connections |
+| **Dev Drive** | Dev Drive | A storage volume optimized for performance in developer scenarios |
 
 ## Availability notes
 
 - In Windows 11, version 25H2 and later, the former **For developers** settings are now surfaced under the **Advanced** page.
 - Sudo for Windows is available in Windows 11, version 24H2 and later. See [Sudo for Windows](sudo/index.md).
-- File Explorer version control integration is currently available via the Windows Insider Beta Channel. See [File Explorer version control integration (PREVIEW)](fe-version-control.md) for enrollment and setup details.
+- File Explorer version control integration is currently available via the Windows Insider Beta Channel. See [File Explorer version control integration](fe-version-control.md) for enrollment and setup details.
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 - **Options missing or disabled**: Devices managed by an organization may apply policies that disable Advanced settings toggles. See related [Group Policy guidance](../dev-drive/group-policy.md).
 - **Administrator required**: Enabling Developer Mode requires local administrator privileges.
 - **Feature not found**: Ensure your device is updated to a supported Windows version. Preview features may require joining a Windows Insider channel.
-
-## Feedback and contributions
-
-- The Windows Advanced Settings system component is open source. Share feedback or feature requests by opening an issue on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/microsoft/windowsAdvancedSettings/issues).
-
-
-
-## FAQ
-
-### Why was For Developers renamed to Advanced?
-
-Most of the settings available within the For Developers page are useful for other advanced Windows users as well. In order to help all users discover these settings, the page was redesigned and renamed to Advanced.
-
-## Windows Advanced Settings system component open source repository
-
-To provide enhanced functionality to the Advanced settings page, there is an open-source system component that enables features like [File Explorer version control integration](fe-version-control.md). We welcome your contributions and feedback, and the source code for the Windows Advanced Settings system component is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/microsoft/windowsAdvancedSettings).

hub/advanced-settings/sudo/index.md

@@ -9,20 +9,17 @@ no-loc: [Gerardo Grignoli]
 
 # Sudo for Windows
 
-**Sudo for Windows** is a new way for users to run elevated commands (as an administrator) directly from an unelevated console session on Windows.
+**Sudo for Windows** is a way for users to run elevated commands (as an administrator) directly from an unelevated console session on Windows.
 
 [Read the announcement](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/introducing-sudo-for-windows/), which includes a demo video and deep-dive into how Sudo for Windows works.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
 The Sudo for Windows command is available in [Windows 11, version 24H2](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-11-version-24h2-update-history-0929c747-1815-4543-8461-0160d16f15e5) or higher. ([Check for Windows updates](ms-settings:windowsupdate)).
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> Sudo for Windows is not yet available for Windows 10, but may be in the future.
-
 ## How to enable Sudo for Windows
 
-To enable Sudo for Windows, open `Settings > System > For Developers` and set **Enable sudo** to **On**.
+To enable Sudo for Windows, open **[System > Advanced](ms-settings:developers)** in Windows Settings and set **Enable sudo** to **On**.
 
 ![Enable Sudo](../../images/sudo-enable.png)
 
@@ -31,15 +28,15 @@ To enable Sudo for Windows, open `Settings > System > For Developers` and set **
 
 ## How to configure Sudo for Windows
 
-Sudo for Windows currently supports three different configuration options. The configuration can be set from the `Settings > For Developers` menu or programmatically, using the command line. The configuration options include:
+Sudo for Windows currently supports three different configuration options. The configuration can be set from the **[System > Advanced](ms-settings:developers)** menu or programmatically, using the command line. The configuration options include:
 
 - **In a new window** (`forceNewWindow`): The `forceNewWindow` configuration option is the default configuration option for Sudo for Windows. Use `sudo` in this configuration to run the command in a new window. This is similar to the behavior of the `runas /user:admin` command.
 
 - **Input closed** (`disableInput`): The `disableInput` configuration option will run the elevated process in the current window, but with the input handle closed. This means that the elevated process will not be able to receive input from the current console window. This is useful for scenarios where you want to run a command as an administrator, but do not want to allow the command to receive input from the current console window. This configuration option provides some of the convenience of the `inline` configuration option while mitigating some of the associated [security risks](#security-considerations).
 
 - **Inline** (`normal`): The `normal` configuration option is most similar to how sudo behaves on other operating systems. This configuration will run the elevated process in the current window and the process will be able to receive input from the current console session. This is useful for scenarios where you want to run a command as an administrator and want to allow the command to receive input from the current console window. This configuration option provides the most convenience, but you should only choose this option if you are familiar with the associated [security risks](#security-considerations).
 
-You can select among these configurations from the `Settings > For Developers` menu or change the configuration programmatically, in an elevated command line (admin console), using:
+You can select among these configurations from the **[System > Advanced](ms-settings:developers)** menu or change the configuration programmatically, in an elevated command line (admin console), using:
 
 - `sudo config --enable <configuration_option>`
 

hub/apps/desktop/index.yml

@@ -106,21 +106,6 @@ landingContent:
             url: /windows/windows-app-sdk/api/win32/
           - text: WinUI for UWP API reference
             url: /windows/winui/api/
-
-  - title: Platforms
-    linkLists:
-      - linkListType: architecture
-        links:
-          - text: Windows App SDK
-            url: ../windows-app-sdk/index.md
-          - text: .NET MAUI
-            url: /dotnet/maui/what-is-maui
-          - text: Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
-            url: /windows/uwp/
-          - text: Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
-            url: /dotnet/desktop/wpf/overview/?view=netdesktop-7.0
-          - text: Windows Forms
-            url: /dotnet/desktop/winforms/overview/?view=netdesktop-7.0
 
   - title: Community and support
     linkLists:

hub/apps/develop/accessibility.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 title: Accessibility in Windows 11 and Windows 10
 description: This page provides the information for you to get started developing accessible Windows apps.
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 11/28/2023
-keywords: Accessibility in Windows 10, Accessibility, building accessible win32 apps, building accessible UWP apps, building accessible WPF apps, building accessible WinForms apps
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
+keywords: Accessibility in Windows 11, Accessibility, building accessible win32 apps, building accessible WinUI apps, building accessible WPF apps, building accessible WinForms apps
 ---
 
 # Accessibility in Windows 11 and Windows 10
@@ -24,11 +24,11 @@ This page provides information on how the various Windows development frameworks
 
 :::row:::
    :::column:::
-      ![Universal Windows Platform (UWP)](images/platform-uwp.png)
+      ![WinUI and Windows App SDK](images/platform-uwp.png)
 
-      **Universal Windows Platform (UWP)**
+      **WinUI and Windows App SDK**
 
-      Develop accessible apps and tools on the modern platform for Windows applications and games on any Windows device (including PCs, phones, Xbox, HoloLens, and more), and publish them to the Microsoft Store.
+      Develop accessible apps and tools with the modern Windows UI framework and Windows App SDK.
 
       [Designing inclusive software](/windows/uwp/accessibility/designing-inclusive-software)
 
@@ -145,16 +145,16 @@ Download and run full Windows samples that demonstrate various accessibility fea
       These samples demonstrate the functionality and programming model for Windows and Windows Server. 
    :::column-end:::
    :::column:::
-      [Universal Windows Platform (UWP) samples on GitHub](https://github.com/microsoft/Windows-universal-samples/search?q=accessibility&unscoped_q=accessibility)
+      [Windows App SDK samples on GitHub](https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK-Samples)
 
-      These samples demonstrate the API usage patterns for the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) in the Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows 10 and later.
+      These samples demonstrate the API usage patterns for Windows App SDK and WinUI.
    :::column-end:::
 :::row-end:::
 :::row:::
    :::column span="2":::
-      [WinUI for UWP Gallery](https://github.com/Microsoft/WinUI-Gallery)
+      [WinUI Gallery](https://github.com/Microsoft/WinUI-Gallery)
 
-      This app demonstrates the various Xaml controls supported in the Fluent Design System.
+      This app demonstrates the various WinUI controls supported in the Fluent Design System.
    :::column-end:::
 :::row-end:::
 
@@ -177,11 +177,6 @@ Various videos covering how to build accessible Windows applications to general
    :::column:::
       > [!VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kl4CT4DaypM]
    :::column-end:::
-:::row-end:::
-:::row:::
-
-
-
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