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If you have an issue with your server where you cannot see the roles in Server Manager, cannot install service packs or you see this error on your refresh status in Server Manager: Then this usually means that you have a corrupt Windows Update that has loaded on to your server at some point and it stops you carrying out …
Windows Server – Server Manager Refresh Fix Read MoreIntroduction Managing Active Directory (AD) groups is an essential task for IT administrators, especially in large organizations. Ensuring that users are in the correct security groups can be a time-consuming task. This blog post will walk you through a PowerShell script that automates the process of identifying users who are not members of a specific security group. This script is …
Identifying Users Not in a Specific Active Directory Group with PowerShell Read MoreWhether you’re managing a fleet of Surface devices or just need to install fresh drivers on your Surface Go, extracting the necessary drivers from an MSI file is a crucial skill. This blog post will guide you through the process of extracting drivers for a Surface Go device, and provide helpful tips on using these drivers with System Center Configuration …
How to Extract Microsoft Surface Drivers from the official MSI File Read MoreIf you have a server that is experiencing time drifting, it can lead to a host of issues, including synchronization problems with other servers and services. Fortunately, you can resolve this by following a series of steps using command-line tools. Steps to Fix Time Drifting on a Windows Server 1. Check the Current Time Source Before making any changes, it’s …
How to Fix Windows Time Drifting Issues Read MoreThis guide walks you through a straightforward method to automate the uninstallation of WinRAR using SCCM, assuming your clients have installed WinRAR in the default location. There’s no need to create a package; you can simply use a Program command line. Uninstall Command Use the following command to silently uninstall WinRAR: You can push this command out to a collection …
WinRAR Uninstall using SCCM or silent command line Read MoreTo automate the process of identifying all systems with WinRAR installed, you can create a custom collection in SCCM using a WQL (WMI Query Language) query. This will allow SCCM to dynamically populate the collection with any machines that have WinRAR installed, making it easier to manage and deploy your uninstall script. WQL Collection Query Here’s a sample WQL query …
SCCM WQL Collection Query for All WinRAR Installations Read MoreThe SCCM local cache on a client computer is very helpful for straightforward deployments. However, if the machine encounters any issues during the deployment or download phase, problems can arise. The data downloaded to the SCCM local cache location could become corrupted or only partially downloaded. For instance, if a user disconnects their laptop from the VPN mid-download, they might …
Clearing the SCCM Local Cache to Resolve Deployment Issues Read MoreYou may have seen our previous post on how to set the local computer description during SCCM OSD (Operating System Deployment). Now, with the help of a script and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), we can take that local computer description and use it as the Active Directory (AD) computer description. Required Script To achieve this, you’ll need the following script: …
Updating Active Directory Computer Description Using SCCM and MDT Read MoreIf you are using Configuration Manager (SCCM) to deploy your operating systems, you might want to set the local computer description during the task sequence phase. This is a straightforward process, and you can either manually input the computer name during the task sequence or use an HTA (HTML Application) at the beginning of the task sequence to pass the …
Setting the Local Computer Description During SCCM Task Sequence Read MoreA simple step by step guide on how to use Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 10.
Windows Easy Transfer for Windows Read MoreHow to deploy a Microsoft Store appx using Microsoft System Center Configurtion Manager.
Deploy a Microsoft Store App through SCCM Software Center Read MoreIf you want to find the full list of Windows Updates installed on your machine, you can use a PowerShell command. This method is particularly useful for operating systems like Windows Server Core, where graphical user interfaces might not be available. Using PowerShell to List Installed Windows Updates Command To retrieve a list of installed Windows Updates, run the following …
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