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The IME Client Cert Checker.. and More?
What’s Microsoft up to now? If you’re managing devices with Intune, keep an eye on the Intune Management Extension (IME) Client Cert Checker. It’s already making its way into certain...
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A Guide to Cloud Management Gateway (CMG)
In today’s digital world, organizations are increasingly managing devices that are not regularly connected to their internal networks. Whether dealing with remote employees, mobile devices, or...
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This App Has Been Blocked by Your System Administrator
A few days ago, I noticed someone facing an incredibly frustrating problem on their Windows device. They kept encountering the User Account Control error message that mentioned, “This App has been...
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WSUS is Dead! Long Live WSUS!
Recently, Microsoft said the inside thing on the outside: they will no longer invest in new features for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). You can and should read the short blog post here,...
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Issue with Poedit Applicability – September 2024
On Sept. 11, 2024 Patch My PC Published the Poedit application with overly generic WSUS applicability rules. This would lead to this update being applicable on devices where the update was not...
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TPM Attestation Failures in Windows Autopilot: The Unexpected Timeout Error (0x800705b4)
Recently, we’ve seen Windows Autopilot devices, particularly HP EliteBooks and Lenovo T480s, encountering 0x800705b4 timeout errors during TPM attestation. This crucial step ensures that a...
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Constrained Language Mode and Custom Detection Scripts
At Patch My PC (PMPC), ensuring seamless app deployment is a priority. During a recent Win32App deployment via Intune, a detection script failure highlighted the role of Constrained Language Mode...
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Data Breach Prevention and Remediation: A Guide to Prevention Now and Remediation When the Inevitable Occurs
With the CrowdStrike fiasco playing out in real-time in July 2024, companies around the world are taking cyber security seriously. And they should. Data breaches are one of the costliest parts of...
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Intune Remote Wipe: There was a problem resetting your PC
This blog will discuss why relying solely on a remote wipe from Intune can be problematic, especially with Dell devices configured in RAID mode. We’ll explore the issue behind it and provide a...
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Autopilot Hardware Hash Remediation: A Closer Look at Recent Changes
This blog will focus on a recent Windows Autopilot change that was (not) announced: the Autopilot Hardware Hash Remediation change and how it seems to be getting “ditched”...
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