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As you may know, there is no native Notepad++ MSI installers available from the developers. However, MSI installers are excellent for using with deployment systems such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM), MDT, and Group Policy. We are happy to provide packaged MSI installers for Notepad++ and here you will find all the versions that we currently have available. We …
Notepad++ MSI Installers 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 MoreIf you’re encountering issues where the Boot Image tabs are missing in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), this guide will help you resolve the problem. The missing tabs can hinder your ability to manage boot images effectively during deployments. Common Issues You may notice that the Boot Image tabs are not visible under the “Boot Images” node in the Configuration …
SCCM Missing Boot Image Tabs Read MoreWhen deploying FileMaker across multiple machines, using a silent and unattended installation process can streamline the deployment and ensure consistency. This method is particularly useful for IT administrators managing large numbers of installations. Packaging FileMaker Before running the silent installation, you need to package the FileMaker installer. Ensure you have the Setup.exe file ready for distribution. Silent Installation Command To …
Silent Installation of FileMaker Using SCCM 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 MoreWe have been looking into getting our OSD process to automatically change the computer name to what we want it to be for a while now but never really had much luck with it. Reading various forums and blogs, many people have said to use WSNAME and many others saying use scripts, all of which never seemed to quite work …
Setting Computer Name Automatically During SCCM OSD Process Read MoreHow to deploy a Microsoft Store appx using Microsoft System Center Configurtion Manager.
Deploy a Microsoft Store App through SCCM Software Center Read MoreWe have been looking for a good Project viewer for years, but never really found one that suits our needs. We have never really understood why Microsoft would release viewers for Word, Excel and even Visio but not for Project! We have tried a number of viewers with the least worst one being OpenProj. However, we have now been using …
Project Libre – Free Project Viewer Read MoreWhen running Configuration Manager OSD Task Sequences, it can be extremely frustrating trying to find the ever moving log files if you get an error during the deployment. The log files move locations on your hard disk depending on what stage of deployment your task sequence is at. To try and help you find where your task sequence log files …
Configuration Manager – Where are my OSD Task Sequence Log Files? Read More
