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How to do a full Chrome remediation
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March 21, 2024Graham Lake-Johns

How to do a full Chrome remediation

Following our post about Improving Google Chrome Update Success Rates , we are going to look deeper into scenarios where doing a full Chrome remediation is required. We will start with identifying the common installation failures that will prevent Chrome from installing successfully. Then we will outline what steps should be performed to fully clean up all blockers that could cause installation issues. Just as an advance warning, we will be delving deeper into Windows Installer and the Google Chrome Enterprise Msi, so this post will be quite long and technical.

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How to Use the PowerShell AI Module
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December 15, 2023Graham Lake-Johns

How to Use the PowerShell AI Module

Today, we're diving into the realm of AI-powered scripting by exploring the PowerShell AI module—an innovative fusion of PowerShell's strength with the intelligence of OpenAI's technology. This blog post is intended to be your comprehensive guide, walking you through the process of setting up an OpenAI account, obtaining API keys, and integrating the PowerShell AI module into your workflow.

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Deploy a remediation script using Intune
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December 5, 2023Graham Lake-Johns

Deploy a remediation script using Intune

In this post, we will show you how to deploy a remediation script using Intune. Intune Remediations (which was previously known as Proactive Remediations) helps you fix common support issues on a user's device before they even notice there is a problem. With remediation scripts, we can easily fix issues like restarting crucial services, or making changes to registry keys, etc.

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Enable the WMI Firewall Rules for Client Accessibility in MPA Tools
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November 16, 2023Graham Lake-Johns

Enable the WMI Firewall Rules for Client Accessibility in MPA Tools

In this post, we will show you how to enable the WMI Firewall Rules for Client Accessibility in MPA Tools . After installing MPA Tools, you may find that there is no connectivity to your Windows clients. If this is happening in your environment, then you may need to check that the firewall rules for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) are enabled on your client computers. In this post, we would demonstrate how to enable the WMI Firewall Rules for MPA Tools client accessibility using the following methods:

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SCCM Client Cache Size
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October 5, 2023Graham Lake-Johns

SCCM Client Cache Size

In a previous post we had talked about How to clear the SCCM client cache with MPA Tools , however, there may be times where there is not enough cache space even after clearing it. In these instances, we may need to increase the cache size.

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Windows Check Uptime
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October 4, 2023Graham Lake-Johns

Windows Check Uptime

In a previous post, we talked about 5 Reasons why your corporate computers need regular reboots . However, since it's an important topic, we will discuss it again, but this time, we will look at how you can use MPA Tools to help manage regular computer reboots. As mentioned, frequent computer restarts are one of the easiest yet most neglected aspects of computer maintenance. If you have ever been advised to “turn it off and on again” when dealing with a computer issue, it's because most issues can be resolved by simply restarting the computer.

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SCCM Clear Client Cache
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September 18, 2023Graham Lake-Johns

SCCM Clear Client Cache

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) is a robust tool that plays a pivotal role in efficiently managing and deploying software across an organization's network. As the backbone of software management, MECM ensures that software updates, applications, and packages are distributed seamlessly to client systems.

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Easy SCCM Client Health Check
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May 29, 2023Andrei Arapov

Easy SCCM Client Health Check

Maintaining a healthy SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) client environment is crucial for seamless software deployments, updates, and overall system management. However, when SCCM clients encounter issues, it can lead to failed deployments, poor compliance, and a frustrating troubleshooting experience.

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Restart Multiple Remote Computers
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August 9, 2020Andrei Arapov

Restart Multiple Remote Computers

Managing a network of computers can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to restarting multiple remote computers. In a situation where you need to perform this task, manually restarting each computer can be time-consuming and inefficient. In this blog, we will discuss some methods that can be used to restart multiple remote computers.

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