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  – When Intune refuses to reinstall a program you’ve already removed Sometimes an application deployed through Microsoft Intune won’t reinstall even after you’ve manually uninstalled it. That’s because Intune tracks installation status using both registry entries and detection rules to decide whether an app is already present. Here’s how to fully reset that state and force a reinstallation — step by step. 💡 Why Intune won’t reinstall the app When a Win32 app is deployed via Intune, the Intune Management Extension stores app metadata in the Windows registry under: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\IntuneManagementExtension\Win32Apps This registry data tells Intune which apps are installed, when, and by which user. On every policy sync, Intune checks the detection rule defined for the app. If the detection rule still reports the app as “installed” — even though you removed it — Intune will skip reinstallation . 🔧 Step-by-Step Guide 1️⃣ Uninstall the App F...

  When deploying kiosk or shared devices with Windows Autopilot , having a consistent and secure local administrator account is essential for maintenance and troubleshooting. This PowerShell script is designed for use with Microsoft Intune Remediations and automatically creates (or updates) a predefined admin account during or after device provisioning. 📌 Key points to consider: The account is created only if missing, or updated if it already exists. It enforces a secure password policy (minimum 12 characters). The account is automatically added to the correct localized Administrators group , regardless of OS language. It writes an event entry in Windows Event Viewer for audit tracking. 💡 Note: Using Intune Remediations for local admin provisioning ensures consistent configurations across all Autopilot-enrolled devices. This approach eliminates manual steps during deployment and keeps your kiosk endpoints secure, standardized, and easy to manage. This script is a ...

Just imagine this: You unwrap a brand-new PC or reinstall Windows 11 from scratch… and before you even touch the keyboard, the device automatically: ✅ Joins Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) ✅ Syncs all Intune apps, settings, and policies ✅ Lands straight on the sign-in screen — ready for the user No technician. No clicks. No wasted time. That’s Windows Autopilot Self-Deploying Mode — effortless, hands-free provisioning that just works. The only prerequisite? Register the device’s Hardware Hash (HWID) in Intune first. Here’s the cleanest 10-minute setup guide to make it happen — perfect for brand-new or freshly reinstalled devices. ⚡ Step-by-Step: Configure Windows Autopilot Self-Deploying Mode in Under 10 Minutes 1️⃣ Start Fresh Use a new PC or perform a clean Windows 11 installation (OOBE stage). 2️⃣ Insert a USB Drive 3️⃣ Identify the Drive Letter Press Shift + F10 , open PowerShell, and run: Get-Volume Find your USB drive letter (e.g., E:). 4️⃣ Run the Script Execute: .\auto...

  What Is It? The Enable Windows Backup policy in Intune allows organizations to back up user settings and certain app data to the cloud. When a user signs in on a new or freshly reset device, their settings can be restored automatically—making onboarding faster and smoother. 🛠️ How to Enable It in Intune Sign in to Microsoft Intune Admin Center Go to  https://intune.microsoft.com Create a New Configuration Profile Navigate to Devices > Configuration profiles > Create profile . Platform: Windows 10 and later Profile type: Templates > Administrative Templates Find the Setting In the settings picker, search for: Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Sync your settings > Enable Windows Backup Configure the Policy Set it to Enabled . Assign the profile to the device groups or user groups you want. Deploy and Monitor Save and deploy the profile. Monitor compliance and backup activity in the Intune portal. 🌟 Why It’s Great Faster Onboarding : Users ...