Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack: previous versions

The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a portfolio of technologies available as a subscription for Software Assurance customers. MDOP helps to improve compatibility and management, reduce support costs, improve asset management, and improve policy control.

This archive contains documentation for previous versions of MDOP. For documentation on the currently supported versions, see the MDOP information experience.

Important

Extended support for MDOP ends on April 14, 2026. For more information, see Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) support extended.

Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM)

AGPM extends the capabilities of the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to provide change control and improved management.

For more information, see AGPM 2.5 or AGPM 3.

Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)

DaRT helps troubleshoot and repair Windows-based computers.

For more information, see Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 7 or Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 8.

Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM)

MBAM provides an administrative interface to enterprise-wide BitLocker drive encryption.

For more information, see About MBAM 1.0 or About MBAM 2.0

Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)

MED-V uses Microsoft Virtual PC to provide an enterprise solution for desktop virtualization.

For more information, see MED-V 1.0 or MED-V 2.0.

User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)

UE-V captures settings to apply to computers that are accessed by users, including desktop computers, laptop computers, and VDI sessions.

For more information, see Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) 1.0.