Desktop analytics is now available but only integrated with SCCM, so no Intune configuration for now, but let’s give it a test spin. We will start by clicking Desktop Analytics in Microsoft 365 Device Management or by using this direct link https://aka.ms/desktopanalytics Select Start. Then we need to Accept service
One of the interesting solutions a lot of us has been waiting for is now in public preview – password-less sign-in with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). We have been able to use it with personal Microsoft accounts, but now we also can start testing with Azure AD accounts. So
I have been using the Edge Insider (Chromium), for awhile and I am impressed. You can find the download here https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/download/, and not only for Windows 10 as shown here: We now also have a preview of an admx file (Policy settings). You can find the preview here https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Discussions/Early-preview-of-Microsoft-Edge-group-policies/m-p/693929/thread-id/5164 The
Yesterday at our Mindcore Tech meeting, one of our test sceneries did not work as expected. We did not get the reset password option on the Windows 10 insider build. http://blog.mindcore.dk/2019/03/azure-ad-password-reset-on-login-screen.html The reason behind was “just” some missing configuration in the lab we build during the meeting In order to
This time let’s try to connect Store for Business with Intune and deploy the Company Portal to all users. First thing to do is to register Store for Business, so sign in to https://businessstore.microsoft.com using the same tenant account you use to sign into Intune. Select Manage: Click Settings –
We now have Azure AD Password Protection generally available, this will allow us to eliminate easily guessed passwords. By using it we can lower the risk of password spray attacks. Password spraying is using a large number of usernames and loops them with a single password, this will give a
In one of the last posts we enabled SSPR in our hybrid environment. http://blog.mindcore.dk/2019/03/azure-active-directory-azure-ad-self.html This time let’s enable password reset on the Windows 10 clients login screen. Before we start we need to be aware of the following: Supported on Windows 10, version April 2018 Update (1803). Device must be
Let take one more look at the Windows Defender Application Guard. You can find the previous posts about WDAG here: Testing Windows Defender Application Guard on a VM Windows Defender Application Guard In the last post we saw that by default we were not allowed to do copy and paste
This time let’s give Windows Defender Application Guard a very simple test: You can test this on a physical client or a Hyper-v client, take a look here for the requirements: Testing Windows Defender Application Guard on a VM The test will be done in an enterprise Active Directory domain
If you want to test Windows Defender Application Guard your test environment must meet the requirements: A 64-bit computer with minimum 4 cores (logical processors) with CPU virtualization extension, minimum 8GB RAM and 5 GB free space. But what if we want to test this on a virtual Windows 10
Microsoft has made the new Office Client Policy Service available as preview, and this is looking promising. The solution is a cloud-based service that can enforce policy settings for Office 365 ProPlus on the office client. This is possible even if the device isn’t domain joined or otherwise managed. The
This time I will have a quick test-drive of the Enterprise State Roaming Feature (ESR) with a hybrid Azure AD joined device, for those of us still using our own AD. Enterprise State Roaming will offer a secure synchronization of user settings from Windows and applications to the cloud. You
Let’s have a quick look at the new Windows Sandbox feature. Windows Sandbox is a feature of Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise (right now only in insider builds). Virtualization must be enabled in the BIOS. If you are using a physical machine, it depends on the hardware but something like
When deploying Windows 10 and Office 2013 with SCCM (here 1602) you might see that the update progress stops and the task sequence hangs. If you take a closer look at the WUAHandler.log you will also notice that the installation progress has stopped. Opening the event viewer will reveal that
In some situations ICD can not do what you need, and because of that, you might still need a good old unattend.xml for Windows 10. When opening a new install.wim in Windows System Image manager for the first time without a catalog file you will be asked if you want
When you logon to Windows 10 for the first time with a new user without a profile you will see this dialog: Hi We’re happy you’re here Lots of great features to get excited about Getting everything ready for you Let’s start You might not like this dialog and
When working with Windows 10 you might find your self in a situation where you are unable to get insider Builds because the button Get Started is grayed out another sign of this problem is that you will see the text Some settings are managed by your organization in
Microsoft has now released ADMX files from Windows 10 Update 1511 as a downloadable file. Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 10 When I compare the downloaded ADMX files with my previous downloaded files, the following ADMX files are deleted microsoft-windows-geolocation-wlpadm.admx (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3077013) parentalcontrols.admx These ADMX files are changed: avsvalidationgp.admx biometrics.admx
You might discover that you are not able to fully administrate your domain joined Windows 10 computer using a domain administrator account. Just as an example when you click on Change product key nothing happens: Clicking Get Started (Get Insider Builds) again nothing happens: In a local policy (gpedit.msc) or
Microsoft has released new Excel spreadsheet with information’s about the Group Policy settings in Windows 10. You can filter settings so you are able to see only new policies or for example only Microsoft Edge settings. Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows and Windows Server These spreadsheets list the policy
Ok we are booting into Windows PE but how do we determine / identify the version. First of all we need command support in the WIM file (F8), then in the command prompt we can use the command ver From Windows 10 PE (10): From Windows 8.1 PE (5.0): But
Microsoft has also released a new version of the AD for deployment and it is supported on SCCM 2012 R2 SP1. On SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 you must uninstall ADK 8.1 and then installed ADK 10. After installation, you can create new custom boot images or update the default ones.
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The default KMS keys used for volume licensing editions of Windows 10 has been published: KMS Client Setup Keys Operating system edition KMS Client Setup Key Windows 8.1 Professional GCRJD-8NW9H-F2CDX-CCM8D-9D6T9 Windows 8.1 Professional N HMCNV-VVBFX-7HMBH-CTY9B-B4FXY Windows 8.1 Enterprise MHF9N-XY6XB-WVXMC-BTDCT-MKKG7 Windows 8.1 Enterprise N TT4HM-HN7YT-62K67-RGRQJ-JFFXW Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Standard
When using roaming profiles and Windows 10 you will notice that it creates V5 (version 5) profiles by default (.V5 extension) You might ask why version 5 but there is a good explanation: Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 could create V3 and V4 if a hotfix were used and a
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