When configuring Software Update Point (SUP) classifications and products in SCCM or WSUS, it’s easy to overlook some of the more specialised product categories—especially those that don’t directly relate to Windows OS or Office patching. One of these often-ignored categories is Windows Admin Center. Although it may seem like a niche product category, enabling it … Read more
Skype has long been a staple communication tool for businesses and individuals alike. However, with the rise of Microsoft Teams and other modern collaboration platforms, Skype has become increasingly outdated and Microsoft have stopped releasing updates. Despite this, many IT professionals still require Skype installations for legacy systems or specific use cases. This guide provides … Read more
There are two methods to deploying Java Clients, using MSI or Offline Installation files. This guide will step you through the process of gathering and using both. Offline EXE Silent Installation Instructions You will need to use the Offline Installer that is available from the Java website and then add on the parameters that you require for … Read more
God Mode for Windows is nothing new but have you got Windows 10 God Mode setup and do you want to deploy to end users? As you may have seen some time ago in this post, God Mode could be setup and used in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to give you a huge amount … Read more
If you are a regular user of downloaded CAB driver packs then you are probably using something like 7-Zip to extract them. Well there is an alternative way of extracting the CAB file using a basic Windows tool. Instructions Download your CAB file and make note of the file location. Then open a command prompt … Read more
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 … Read more
This 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 … Read more
To 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 … Read more
If 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 … Read more
When 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 … Read more
The 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 … Read more
You 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, … Read more