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Fixing Personal Data Encryption Error 0x80070043
This blog dives into an issue we encountered after enabling Personal Data Encryption (PDE). While it worked perfectly at first, trying to run an executable from a protected path brought up error...
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Personal Data Encryption: Secure Your Personal Files, the Right Way
At Ignite 2024, Microsoft (re)introduced some exciting security features for Windows 11, including Local Administrator Protection and Windows 11 Hotpatching and Personal Data Encryption. We already...
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Administrator Protection: Failed to find MUI File
Microsoft’s new Administrator Protection on Windows 11 feature promises enhanced security for local admin accounts. However, on non-en-US devices, it can trigger the “Failed to Find MUI File”...
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OOBECompleteTimestamp: The Hidden Reason Behind WUfB Hotpatch Delays
If you’ve read my previous post about Windows 11 Hotpatch, you’ll remember how this feature promises rebootless updates and streamlined patch management. But during that deep dive, one question...
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Demystifying Timestamping: Securing Scripts and CAB Files for WSUS, ConfigMgr, and Intune
In this blog we’ll demystify timestamping, cover why it’s an important process in the management of third-party apps and updates in WSUS, ConfigMgr and WSUS, and how you can test it...
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Deploy Microsoft 365 apps with the Office portal
Introduction
The recommended way to deploy Microsoft 365 in an organization is through the config.office.com portal. This site helps IT administrators deploy, manage, monitor, and secure...
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When Local Administrator Protection and EPM Don’t Get Along
Microsoft recently announced the Local Administrator Protection feature, a powerful tool for securing local admin accounts by isolating privileges and preventing token theft. However, when paired...
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Remove Built-In Windows Apps: Clean Up Without the Chaos
Removing the built-in (sometimes even unwanted) Windows Apps after an Autopilot deployment seems pretty straightforward. Just fire up PowerShell, run a few commands to uninstall the built-in Windows...
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The Intune Management Extension: Uninstallation Protection
Have you ever wondered what keeps the Intune Management Extension (IME) secure from accidental or unauthorized uninstallation? If you thought certificates were just about enrollment and secure...
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Windows 11 Hotpatch: RebootLess Updates
Microsoft has recently introduced a mind-blowing feature called Hotpatch AKA Rebootless for Windows 11 Enterprise (version 24H2) and Windows 365 Enterprise. This feature allows quality updates to be...
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