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With the release of new updates for Windows, you may run into a problem that we have seen with Windows 7 in the past, where the update seems to get stuck and go no further. This is usually at the screen like the one below: In some cases, this may just be a slow install and will take some time …
Windows Updates Stuck on Shut Down or Reboot – Working on updates Read MoreIf 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 MoreUltimate Settings Panel is an all-in-one settings and configuration solution for a multitude of configuration options in Windows, Office, Powershell, and popular internet browsers. The latest release now has 15 different configuration tabs including Windows 10 and a total of 295 configuration items spanning across all versions of Windows, Powershell, Outlook, Server Administration, Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and even …
Ultimate Settings Panel 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 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 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 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 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 More
