I recently encountered a Windows 10 KMS (Key Management Service) activation issue reported by a customer. The problem was evident from the screenshot provided, where the device displayed an "Activation Required" message on the desktop. The Issue The activation issue…

This blog post details the troubleshooting steps taken to resolve an issue where a co-managed device wasn't enrolling successfully in Microsoft Intune. The user wasn't able to access applications through the Company Portal, receiving a message about belonging to another…

In a recent project, I was involved in migrating endpoint workloads from SCCM/ConfigMgr to Microsoft Intune. A key part of this migration was transferring the Windows Update for Business (WUfB) workload to Intune, with the goal of managing Windows updates…

Two years ago, I wrote an article on how to disable or enable the auto-start feature of the classic Microsoft Teams application on Windows devices using Group Policy (GPO). For more details, please refer to my previous post: How to…

Managing user profiles on shared or newly built Windows devices can be challenging, especially when dealing with stale profiles that haven't been active for a while. This need arises in various scenarios: For customers using Microsoft Intune, there’s a streamlined…

During a recent Windows 11 migration project for a customer, I encountered some challenges using Intune (WUfB) to upgrade devices. As part of my troubleshooting efforts (collecting the windows device logs), mostly conducted remotely, I encountered an unexpected issue with…

The term "Chassis Type" refers to the physical form factor or case design of computer hardware. Essentially, it defines the shape, size, and overall configuration of the computer enclosure that houses all internal components. This specification is crucial as it…

Exporting entra ID group members (transitivemember) with PowerShell: Recently, while working with Intune deployments, I was asked to extract devices from a specific group into a CSV format. This task seemed straightforward, but the problem arose when attempting to gather…

Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) remains a cornerstone for IT administrators aiming to streamline patch management and software updates. However, as many sysadmins experience, ensuring high compliance in software update deployments can be challenging, particularly in large environments. Here, we explore…

In a recent transition from Citrix VDI to AVD (single and multi-session), the AVD devices are being efficiently managed by SCCM and Intune (co-management). As part of routine maintenance, we have implemented a weekly reboot schedule for our AVD devices…