This blog will show you the inner workings of the Device Inventory Agent
The 0x80072F9A We Start From
This blog is a follow-up to the Windows Enrollment Attestation series. I’ll dive into why the AllowRecovery CSP is a game-changer and how it helped me tackle the infamous 0x80072F9A […]
Fixing Time Zone Issues in Windows Autopilot
Deploying Windows devices using Autopilot can be challenging, especially when devices are shipped from a supplier in China to various global locations. These devices often boot up in the China […]
Device Compliance: The Tpm-PreAttestationHealthCheck in Windows 24H2
Troubleshooting health attestation just got easier. With the introduction of the Tpm PreAttestationHealthCheck task, Windows now generates a detailed JSON file in the MeasuredBoot folder. This file contains everything you need to understand why a device may fail compliance: TPM status, Secure Boot, BitLocker, and more, all in one place.
Fix Subscription Activation by automatically Removing Secondary Work or School Accounts.
When subscription activation gets stuck, it could be due to conflicting tenant accounts. This blog dives into how to fix subscription activation by auto-removing extra work or school accounts. With a quick detection and remediation script, you can zap these conflicts in no time, ensuring your devices can upgrade back to Enterprise again.
Autopilot Device Preparation (AVP2/AP-DPP): Hiding the Privacy Settings
In this post, I’ll show you how to streamline the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) setup process even if you’re using Autopilot Device Preparation ( AVP2). While AVP2 is a fantastic tool for device provisioning, it doesn’t include all the customization options that Autopilot offers: Hide Privacy Settings, Software License Terms, or changing account options during OOBE. But don’t worry; I’ll walk you through how to work around this with a PowerShell script!
The Incredible story of using the Windows Performance Recorder to troubleshoot your Enrollments.
In this blog, I will show you how to set up the Windows Performance Recorder and the Windows Performance Analyzer to troubleshoot Autopilot and Intune/MMP-C Enrollments. I will try to […]
Patch My PC Home Updater 5.0: Effortless Updates for Over 500 Apps
On October 23rd, 2024, Patch My PC dropped their brand new Home Updater version 5.0, and it’s a serious game-changer for home users. If you’ve been manually updating your apps […]
Autopilot Error 0x80280009: TPM Attestation. What is going on?
In this blog, we’ll explore why 0x80280009 (aka TPM_E_FAIL) is becoming a more common headache, particularly in virtual machines. We’ll look at what’s really going on inside the TPM when this error hits, why your Hyper-V VMs aren’t playing nice with Autopilot for pre-provisioned deployments, and, just maybe, how a new feature on the horizon, VTpmAttestation, might change the attestation game.
Local Administrator Protection vs. EPM: The Differences Explained!
After posting the blog about Administrator Protection, one question kept coming up: What are the key differences between Administrator Protection vs EPM (Endpoint Privilege Management)? Some even wondered if EPM is being replaced now that Administrator Protection is here. Let’s clear things up!