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Let’s see how to fix scan failed with error 0x80244022 Service is temporarily overloaded issue. The error is related to SCCM patching scenarios. We received a comment asking for help to fix OnSearchComplete – Failed to end search job. Error = 0x80244022. It’s worth going through the basics of the SCCM patching process and understand how […]

Let’s find the Dot Net Version Details using CMPivot Query. Let’s use the almost real-time reporting feature CMPilot to get the Dot Net version details of all the SCCM clients. You will need to upgrade the .Net version installed on all the SCCM Site Servers (CAS and Primary) and Site System servers before upgrading the SCCM infra […]

Let’s see how to fix GPO backup option missing issue. You might have noticed this issue when you try to use Intune Group Policy Analytics feature to compare Group Policy with Intune policies. Where is the GPO backup option? Group policy objects (GPOs) are used to configure and manage Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices […]

In this post, let’s see how to Create Intune Compliance Policy for Windows 365 Cloud PC. We will see a quick overview of creating an Intune compliance policy for Windows 10 or Windows 11 devices. Also, we shall discuss the options of creating a custom Intune compliance policy. How to Setup Intune Compliance Policy for […]

You can set up the Notification logo for Software Center from SCCM 2111 version onwards. To enable this notification logo setting for Software Center, you will need to update the correct client settings. You can enable this setting to display a logo with notifications on devices running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Microsoft introduced a […]

Let’s check how to Fix SCCM PXE issues with C Type Network adapter and Duplicate MACIDs. There is a common practice that I have seen within many organizations that the C Type (or USB) network adapter is used for OS deployment scenarios and PXE/Unknow computer scenarios. I have received a question HTMD forum about How […]

Here you go with the Full Recording of HTMD Conference 2021! Glad to share the great news that all the Recordings are now available for HTMD Conference 2021. We made 23 videos out of 23 sessions and all are made available now. We are able to complete this after many hours of tireless effort! ready […]

This post will discuss the Intune Policy to Silently Move Known Folders to OneDrive. Let’s check options to Configure OneDrive Known Folders move Policy using Intune Settings Catalog. The OneDrive Known Folders Move (KFM) must be used for physical and virtual scenarios such as AVD and Cloud PC. The Known Windows Folders are Desktop, Documents, […]

Microsoft Released the ConfigMgr 2111 version on the 2nd of Dec 2021. This is the complete guide for SCCM 2111 upgrade. Let’s check How to upgrade your SCCM (MEMCM) infra to the 2111 production version. The 2111 version of the Configuration Manager is now generally available. I will be publishing a list of SCCM 2111 […]

Key Takeaways Let’s discussRestrict Windows Drive Access to Protect Sensitive Data using Microsoft Intune. Controlling access to local drives is an important part of securing Windows devices in an organization. The Prevent Access to Drives from My Computer policy in Microsoft Intune helps administrators restrict users from opening selected drives through File Explorer (My Computer). […]

Let’s understand the best method to install Windows Company Portal offline version using Intune for Azure Virtual Desktop (aka AVD) and Windows 365 Cloud PC. The Company portal is a common application that helps end-users to install available applications. So, this is the best practice to deploy the Company portal for physical and virtual devices. […]

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Let’s check how to install Intune Remote Help application using Intune Win32 App type deployment. The Remote Help application is the client-side app that helps take control of the remote computer managed by Intune and assists the end-users. The New Intune Remote help application is based on Quick Assist. This application helps to remove security […]

Let’s see the easiest method to enable MFA for Admins using Azure Active Directory Conditional Access policies. I have seen building an entire server infrastructure to enable multi-factor authentication. The Azure AD Conditional Access is the service offered by Microsoft to bring all the security signals together, make decisions, and enforce organizational policies.  Enabling MFA […]

Let’s try to fix Microsoft Teams recording failed to download issue in this post. The HTMD Community organized an online event, HTMD Conference 2021. This was a Teams Live Event with three different tracks. The event was for around 9 hours. The download option for Teams live recording became available only several hours (around 9 […]

Let’s see how to install Windows Admin Center on Windows 11 PC. Windows Admin Center is a browser-based app for managing servers, clusters, hyper-converged infrastructure, and Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs. You will also get access to the Free eBook – How to Get the Most Out of Windows Admin Center– Second Edition at […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hi there today we are discussing how to Allow or Block Web Authentication Requests on Sites with Broken TLS Certificates in Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As you all know that security measurements are very important for the users Especially using a browser. Here secure method that allows users to log in to websites […]

SCCM DP Roles have PXE and Throttling Options ConfigMgr. Exciting changes have been made to the Configuration Manager 2012 DP and PXE (more details). In Configuration Manager 2012, unifying infrastructure and simplifying administration are two of the release’s three key pillars (the third is user empowerment). Keeping those pillars in mind, we have updated the […]