Anoop C Nair

The latest Defender Update KB2267602 (Version 1.381.2140.0) bug deletes shortcuts from the desktop, start menu, and taskbar. We noticed this issue in one of the HTMD Windows 10 Patch Tuesday post comments. There are also reports that the latest def update KB2267602 (2089), causing ASR (Attack Surface Reduction) rule Block Win32 API Calls from Office […]

I’m speaking in the live Webinar organized by Axian on Changes in Device Management Technologies. The options for a free registration link for the Webinar are given in the following section of this post. In this Webinar, you can learn the latest updates on SCCM and Intune, along with the branding changes from the Microsoft […]

HTMD Community is planning to arrange HTMD Monthly User Group Events for 2023. The first event is scheduled for 20th January 2023. All the monthly events would be digital or online events. More details on the free event registration link are given below. We hope to share the latest and greatest knowledge from the device […]

We have hosted a discussion panel on Emerging Trends on Workplace Technologies 2022, and the communities (HTMD Community) take on it. We also discussed the expectations for 2023. The use of technology in the workplace has continued to evolve and become more complex in the year 2022. Emerging workplace technologies is one of the key […]

SCCM Console Install Upgrade Error 1638 is another version program already installed. Many users report console install errors after the latest Hotfix Rollup Update. After the installation of the Rollup update, the console update starts downloading the latest console Installer, and it errors out with exit code 1638. The error 1638 means another version program […]

Microsoft released a bug fix OOB update for Domain controllers to fix sign-in and Kerberos authentication Issues. Sign-in & Kerberos issues have impacted many environments after the 8th Nov Cumulative updates. There are registry fixes already available as a workaround from Microsoft for this issue. Microsoft released Out-of-band (OOB) security updates on 17th November 2022 […]

Microsoft fixed the bug of Windows 10 Desktop or Taskbar disappearing or unresponsive using KIR (Known Issue Rollback). This Windows 10 issue impacts the devices with Cumulative Update KB5016688 or later. You might experience an error in which the desktop or taskbar might momentarily disappear, or your device might become unresponsive after installing Cumulative Update […]

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5019961 and KB5019980 with a lot of bug fixes. There is some known issue with Oct patches that is still not fixed. The issue not fixed with Windows 11 Nov LCU is Domain join processes may fail with the error “0xaac (2732).” Windows 11 22H2 version is released recently. There are […]

Microsoft released Windows 10 KB5019959 with a lot of bug fixes. There are some known issues with Oct patches that are still not fixed. One of them is Domain join processes may fail with error “0xaac (2732)” issue. Microsoft highlighted that All editions of Windows 10 21H1 would reach the end of service on 13th […]

I’ll be speaking at India Cloud Security Summit 2022 about Intune Cloud Policies and Group policy migration to the cloud. This event will be an online (Live) event. You can register for free. This event is scheduled for Oct 29th, 2022. There are a lot of great speakers on the list! I’m thrilled to share […]

This is the post to create SCCM Collection for Windows 11 22H2 Devices. You can also get the CMPivot and SQL query details to get the 22H2 device details from the SCCM environment. WQL query is the subset of SQL query language, and this query language is used when you create dynamic collections in SCCM. […]

Create Windows 11 22H2 Azure AD Device Group step by step process is explained in this post. I have azure AD device Windows 10 and Windows 11 21H2 groups for Intune application or policy deployment. The Windows 11 22H2 dynamic AAD dynamic device groups are a must to target applications and policies only to the […]

I have faced a Cloud PC issue recently. In this post, I will discuss the FIX Cloud PC Gateway Connection Error topic. I recently had another issue with my Cloud PC, and FIX to that issue is explained FIX Cloud PC does not belong to the Current User Error | Windows 365. There are different […]

Microsoft confirmed that Accidental Listing of C Release to WSUS or SCCM made Current Months CUs superseded in SCCM and WSUS. This happened with September CUs for Windows 10 and Windows 11. This issue is not limited to Windows 10/11; more patches are impacted with this release. Microsoft already released advisory #WI437182 on the September […]

Microsoft released the first look of Intune Microsoft Store Repository. This is going to long-awaited Windows Package Manager (WPM) Integration with Intune (aka MEM). With Windows 11 22H2 announcement, Microsoft released a glimpse of WPM integration with Intune. Microsoft communicated last year that the Windows Package Manager (WPM) would be tightly integrated with store apps via Intune […]

Intune Feature Update Deployment Policy for Windows 11 22H2 Upgrade. Microsoft released Windows 11 22H2 version on 20th September 2022. There are different methods to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2. The Windows Update for Business (WUfB) is the method explained in this post using the MEM admin center Intune portal. Let’s understand the differences between […]

Let’s check SCCM CMPivot Architecture and Sample Queries in this post. CMPivot allows you to quickly assess the state of devices in your environment and take action. Fast channel architecture changed the entire behavior of SCCM. Now it’s not at all a slow-moving server(SMS). You can make it run as fast as you can. The […]

Key Takeaways Here, we are discussing Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks. According to the latest news coming that After March 31, 2026, any newly created Virtual Network (VNet) will no longer have automatic access to the internet. This update was highlighted by Christiaan Brinkhoff on his social media platform. Microsoft […]

Let’s discuss how to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy. Intune system settings let users manage device features by creating configuration profiles. These profiles control how devices act and ensure they follow company rules. The Disable Device Delete policy in System settings controls if the delete diagnostic […]

Let’s discuss the AZ-500 Exam Prep Guide Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate. This exam is designed for professionals working with Azure security services and solutions. It validates a candidate’s expertise in managing Azure security controls, identity management, and securing data, applications, and networks in Azure environments. This certification is ideal for security engineers […]

Let’s explore the 3 Easy Methods to Delete Alternate Rows in Microsoft Excel. Excel arranges data in a grid with numbered rows and lettered columns. This lets users easily perform calculations and other tasks using formulas and functions. In this article, I will explain how to delete every other row in Excel. There are three […]

This blog post explains Enforce DDM Software Updates on macOS Device using Intune Settings Catalog. DDM makes it easier to handle updates. Devices can now automatically manage updates based on set policies. This reduces interruptions for users and improves their overall experience. Through macOS Settings, IT administrators can control the macOS versions in their organization, […]

Let’s discuss Entra Refresh Tokens Valid for 90 Days Key Actions Based on Your Licensing Entra ID Free E3 P1 and E5 P2. Microsoft extended the default validity of the Entra Refresh token to 90 days. Before the recent update, the validity of tokens was typically 14-90 days, depending on the configuration. Refresh tokens themselves do not require a specific […]

Microsoft rolled out a New Office ADMX Template Version: 5469.1000 for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Project and Visio. This post shows how to import the ADMX template to Intune. The administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office have been significantly updated. IT administrators use the Administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office to manage and […]

Key Takeaways The updated Windows device sync experience in the Microsoft Intune admin center helps you provide live sync progress. It gives admins better visibility into every stage of the synchronisation process. Instead of waiting without feedback, admins can monitor each step in real time. It makes it easier to confirm that the sync is […]

Let’s discuss the Top 83 Windows 11 Desktop Admin Interview Questions. Desktop Admins are the real heroes of the IT world because they are real people who interact with end users. They help users resolve various issues in the cyber world. They are technology problem resolvers responsible for establishing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware […]

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune. Microsoft Intune has received a new update that expands firmware management capabilities for Samsung Galaxy devices through Firmware Versionsintegration. This enhancement gives IT administrators more control over firmware and operating system updates, helping them […]

Hi, there today with a new topic Allow or Block Audio Capture Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As we all know that Edge browser is one of the significant browsers that uses in many organizations. With the help of MS365, they are providing a list of policies for oragnizations. So we […]