Windows 10 has some great data in the Registry concerning the Windows OS and it's previous builds. This can be great for reporting, or troubleshooting. First off reporting, I'm not going to touch that one much, but Hopefully Sherry K. will be posting something about that topic, or CM will build in native functionality. UserVoice:HERE ... Read moreWindows 10 Setup Keys - Reference
Ok, this is more for me to reference than others. Another great post to reference similar issues: https://miketerrill.net/2019/01/07/nomad-software-update-lsz-file-purge-aka-whack-a-mole/ Came across a problem with Nomad not downloading Packages properly, it was downloading the wrong version. (which would fail) Clients were getting LsZ File (PS100044_1.LsZ) when the Server's content was actually version 3. DP's were not updating ... Read moreNomad - Delete Package LsZ Files from List of DPs - PowerShell
We are currently writing several keys & values to the registry for our process to collect metrics, more details HERE: Registry Values used in WaaS Process for reporting So, you have all that awesome data from your upgrades, and you want to collect it into your database for reporting, Registry to MOF is the key. ... Read moreWaaS 1809 – Regkey to MOF
Thanks Jeff Scripter for this nugget: @JeffTheScripter Why do this? Because I want to press WindowsKey+R and type in the application and have it launch. I don’t want to have to search the start menu, or the drive if there is no start menu shortcut. I just want it to be in the path so ... Read moreAdd Application to AppPath Using PowerShell
This will grab the Machine Password Change Date from the local machine. It MUST be run as system to access the required registry keys. If you're using Config Mgr, and you use this in a Package / Task Sequence, it runs as system, so you're good to go. If you're testing, you can use this ... Read moreGet Machine AD Last Password Change Date - PowerShell