Anoop C Nair

Let’s check how to fix SCCM Hotfix Failed to Install Update Files Issue with the 0x80004005 error. It’s a weird issue Failed to Install Update Files. I didn’t get any clue when I saw this the first time. Failed to install update files error in the CMUpdate.log file is interesting. Also, the error installing files […]

Let’s see how to fix SCCM PKI client registration issue. Microsoft Released a new hotfix KB14480034 for SCCM 2203 version. There have been reports of PKI client registration failing after upgrading to SCCM 2203. This behavior change was documented for the Workgroup client’s approval process in SCCM 2203 known issues. I don’t think this change […]

Intune Admin Portal is one of the first things you have to learn. From this post, you understand what is where in the Intune admin portal (aka Microsoft Intune Admin Center intune.microsoft.com). The official name of the Intune admin portal is Microsoft Intune Admin Center. Intune has gone through several portal migrations in the last […]

Let’s see how to create SCCM maintenance Windows for clients. This post also helps to review the SCCM client maintenance windows overlap and reports. The SCCM device collection is the place where you need to define a preventive maintenance window. There are a quiet of few maintenance options available in SCCM. I normally like to […]

Let’s look at the new Outlook for Windows Desktop App features today! The new Outlook for Windows is one Outlook that tech news portals have discussed in recent days/months. Let’s also check the New Unified Outlook Experience Overview. The new Outlook desktop application is designed to bring consistency across Windows and Outlook Web Application (aka […]

Let’s check how to FIX Microsoft Teams App Issues and also check the repair options available on Windows 11 devices. You have different variants of Microsoft Teams installed on Windows 11 PCs. Windows 11 comes with Teams for Home application as the default chat application. The Teams App for School or Work is the full […]

Let’s see how to install Microsoft Teams App from Windows 11 Microsoft Store. This post also goes through the details of Winget way of Teams installation. Microsoft Teams app is available on Windows 10/11 Microsoft Store. Let’s also find the interesting facts on TEAMS MSIX application and SQLite Data Base Files used with the Windows […]

Let’s check the list of SCCM Proactive Monitoring Tasks. SCCM infrastructure monitoring is a key topic. In this post, let’s talk about the infrastructure Monitoring tasks. This is not the maintenance task that I will cover in this post. Why are these proactive monitoring tasks available for Configuration Manager? These tasks continuously evaluate for signals […]

Let’s see the issue DotNet Applications Fail to Open on Windows 11 after KB5012643 Update in detail. As per Microsoft release notes, there is a known issue with .Net based application after installing the May 2022 cumulative update. Microsoft also reported other issues with this month’s Cumulative Update patches. There is a Known Issue with […]

Let’s check how to Install Ubuntu Terminal environment on Windows 11 with WSL (Windows Subsystem Linux) from Microsoft Store. The Ubuntu application is available in Microsoft Store, and you can install it directly from there. The Ubuntu Terminal environment works with Windows Subsystem Linux (aka WSL) support available with Windows 11. You need to take […]

Let’s find out who deleted Application from SCCM. You can use SCCM audit messages to find out these details. There are audit messages to track and find out who deleted the SCCM packages however there is nothing available to track the application. Let’s also learn who modified App Deployment from ConfigMgr using the audit reports. […]

Let’s check out the availability of the new Azure Bastion Locales keyboard Layout Connection Settings option. Microsoft has introduced a new connection settings option where you can select the keyboard setting for remote VMs. The additional keyboard setting during the connection itself is useful because it can support regional language passwords, etc. The login to […]

Let’s check updates on Windows 10 KB5013942 Windows 11 KB5013943 Fix Hybrid AAD Join Autopilot Timeout Issue coming out with May Patch Tuesday. Microsoft announced 3 zero-day vulnerabilities, and one requires attention on Domain Controllers. Windows 10 Version 20H2 is out of support from 10th May 2022 onwards. Windows 10 20H2 PCs running the Home, […]

Microsoft Evaluation Center Portal is Down? I was trying to download the baseline version of Microsoft Endpoint Manager (aka SCCM) from the Microsoft Evaluation Center website. Update May 20th, 2022 – Microsoft Eval Center is back ONLINE! -> Microsoft Evaluation Center It seems the Eval center website is down or redirected for the last 1 […]

In this post, let’s check on New 22H2 Windows 11 Task Manager Features and Efficiency Mode. Microsoft has shared plans for the Task Manager design and capabilities. The Task Manager’s modern UI design changes to align with Windows 11 UI design. Microsoft had introduced the Task Manager as a tool back in Windows 2000 or […]

Let’s discuss the ConfigMgr 2203 known issues and fixes available. Microsoft has not shared any known issues with SCCM 2203 version. I have checked the release notes, where they normally highlight the known issues with each version of SCCM. Most of the known issues documented in release notes are of the SCCM version 2107, and […]

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 […]