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Hardware independent automatic Bitlocker encryption using AAD/MDM

Windows 10 delivers a "mobile-first, cloud-first" approach of simplified, modern management using...

Date: 06/07/2017

Deploy AppLocker Policies to only allow Microsoft/Citrix signed code and Store apps

In some scenarios there's a demand for an increased security on Windows 10. Recently we worked on...

Date: 02/08/2017

Windows 10 Upgrade reboot loop or error 0xC1900101- 0x20017

Recently I spent time troubleshooting a device unable to upgrade from the November Update (1511) of...

Date: 11/10/2016

Distribute Office Click-To-Run via Microsoft Intune (MDM) - Part 2

You might have tried following this guide in order to deploy Office Pro Plus (Click-to-Run) via...

Date: 08/17/2016

Distribute Office Click-To-Run via Microsoft Intune (MDM)

Update August 17 2016, please consult this new post for a potential solution. Update July 26th 2016,...

Date: 04/12/2016

Silently push the Microsoft Intune Company Portal to Azure AD Joined Windows 10 devices

Starting today Microsoft Intune has been integrated with the Business Store. This means that you can...

Date: 03/25/2016

Automatic Bitlocker on Windows 10 during Azure AD Join

Update June 2017 - please read my post here for a workaround on all devices. There are a lot of...

Date: 03/14/2016

Get mobile users going fast using Windows 10 and EMS!

Get mobile users going fast! Use Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) to have end-user...

Date: 10/28/2015

Windows 10 Setup Command Line Switches

Command Line Switches Switch Parameters Action /auto <migration choice> Upgrade; DataOnly;...

Date: 09/14/2015

Installer stuck at 18% when upgrading from Windows 10 (10074 to 10122)

Are you trying to upgrade to Windows 10 preview build 10122 and the installation hangs at 18%? The...

Date: 05/21/2015

Tune in to Windows Intune!

On the first of October I’ve switched to a new role within Microsoft: Windows Intune TSP (Technical...

Date: 02/20/2014

Reduce WinSxS folder size in Windows 8 or 8.1

On my machine I reduced the WinSxS folder size with 1183 mb (1.241.054.572 bytes) using a new...

Date: 09/19/2013

Enabling Secure Boot in Windows 8

Secure Boot is a feature on UEFI-based PCs that helps increase the security of a PC by preventing...

Date: 09/18/2013

How to upgrade a Surface RT to Windows 8.1 Preview with language mismatch

If you get an error "The update is not applicable to your computer", follow these steps....

Date: 06/30/2013

Windows 8.1 Preview Explorer.exe crashes

After upgrading to Windows 8.1 Preview explorer.exe might crash with an error which looks similar to...

Date: 06/30/2013

Optimization Guidance for Windows 7

The Microsoft SBSL (Slow Boot Slow Logon) Community continuously works on improving performance...

Date: 03/27/2013

Important Windows 7/2008 R2 Performance Rollup Package Is Available

You want to improve performance of your Windows OS but don’t know where to begin? This rollup is a...

Date: 03/27/2013

Outlook: Mail stuck after editing in Outbox

Do you have a situation where you can’t send e-mail after editing a “waiting to be sent” e-mail in...

Date: 12/18/2012

Upgrading Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2012 – via RDP

In order to save some fuel/time/energy I’m upgrading one or our test servers from Windows Server...

Date: 12/12/2012

Error: "We cant connect to xbox service right now”

Are you gettings this error, maybe together with a 0xc1010190 or 0xc00d1198? I didn’t spend much...

Date: 12/11/2012

Windows 8 - Nothing happens when you initiate a shutdown or hangs at the “shutting down” donut.

On my corporate machine I had the issue where Windows would either: Endlessly show the “Shutting...

Date: 12/06/2012

Windows 8 Interactive Services Detection “Error 1: Incorrect Function”

When an application or service displays an interactive message in session 0, Windows 7 displays a...

Date: 10/09/2012

How to install Windows 7 or 8 from USB using UEFI

In order to benefit from the new UEFI features (including faster system startup), you will have to...

Date: 10/02/2012

How to check in Windows if you are using UEFI

You might be wondering if Windows is using UEFI or the legacy BIOS, it’s easy to check. Just fire up...

Date: 10/02/2012

How to install the Windows Performance Recorder for Windows 8

Personally I think this is on the best tools available for Windows 8, it gives you the option to...

Date: 07/30/2012

Hello world

Imagine a world where all software runs perfectly, system administrators never make mistakes and the...

Date: 06/12/2012