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In this article, we will show you how to block registry access using Intune. You can use the Intune policy to restrict access to the Windows registry editor, which will prevent users from modifying the registry on their devices. The heart of the Windows operating system is the registry. According to Microsoft, the registry contains information that Windows continually references during operation, such as user profiles, applications, application icons, what hardware exists on the system, and the ports that are being used. One of our clients reported a problem in which a few users were modifying the registry with the Windows Registry Editor. It was hard to track the changes that were made to the registry. Since the Windows devices were enrolled in Intune, you can use Intune to restrict access to the registry editor (regedit.exe) Blocking registry access is essential because, if users alter the registry without first making a backup of it, it could result in serious issues that would requ...

While upgrading to Configuration Manager version 2309 or later, you may encounter a prerequisite check error: SQL Client Prerequisite missing for SCCM setup. This article will explain why you get this error during the prerequisite check and how to resolve it. When installing the most recent Configuration Manager update or any hotfix, you must always run a prerequisite check first. The prerequisite checks include a series of steps that are run against Configuration Manager components and the database to determine if the update installs correctly. Starting with version 2309, Configuration Manager requires the installation of Microsoft ODBC driver 18 or later for SQL Server as a prerequisite. This prerequisite is required when you create a new site or update an existing one. We have covered this prerequisite in the SCCM 2309 upgrade guide. http://forums.fanntic.com/viewtopic.php?t=62506 http://forums.fanntic.com/viewtopic.php?t=57625 http://orphe7.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10185 http:...

In this article, we will look at the best ConfigMgr 2309 new features that can be used right away after upgrading to version 2309. The SCCM 2309 release includes many new features and improvements over the previous release. Microsoft has released ConfigMgr update 2309, and this update can be applied to sites running version 2203 or later. We recommend using the SCCM 2309 upgrade guide, which includes all the information required for upgrading the Configuration Manager to version 2309. Most of the ConfigMgr 2309 new features were first introduced with the technical preview releases. If you have been reading our articles, you will know that we go over all the technical preview releases in detail. Microsoft includes these features in technical preview builds so that users can test them and provide feedback. This assists the Microsoft Configuration team in improving features and fixing critical bugs. Once the feature is tested and ready for production, it’s added to the upcoming current br...

This article demonstrates how to perform the SCCM 2309 upgrade and lists all the new features added in Configuration Manager version 2309. The steps covered in this guide will help you upgrade your ConfigMgr environment in your production to version 2309. ConfigMgr 2309 is a production-ready release, and it is the second current branch release of 2023. ‘2309’ stands for the year 2023 and ’09’ for the month of September. Your SCCM site must be running version 2203 or later to install update 2309. The most recent fixes and new features are added to your site after you upgrade to SCCM current branch, version 2309. Microsoft has made available a brand-new SCCM current branch version 2309 for the year 2023. This update includes several new features and updates that were previously seen in the technical preview releases. The ConfigMgr update 2309 for the current branch is available as an in-console update. You can install SCCM update 2309 on sites that run version 2203 or later. Before the r...

This article demonstrates how to enable screen capture protection in Windows 365. The Screen Capture Protection feature helps prevent sensitive information from being captured on Windows 365 cloud PCs. In our previous article, we showed you how to enable watermarking in Windows 365. Along with screen capture prevention, watermarking Cloud PCs helps prevent sensitive information from being captured on client endpoints. Screen capture protection in Windows 365 can be used to stop users from taking screenshots or screen recordings of the cloud PC session from the endpoint client. When you enable the screen capture protection policy in Intune, the remote content is automatically blocked from screenshots and screen sharing. Users cannot share their Remote Desktop window using a local collaboration program like Microsoft Teams when screen capture protection is enabled in Windows 365. Protected content cannot be shared with teams using either the local Teams app or Teams with media optimizati...

In this article, we will show you how to disable Windows Copilot using Intune. We will use Intune policy CSP to turn off Windows Copilot on Windows devices. Our earlier article demonstrated multiple methods to remove Copilot from taskbar in Windows 11. You can disable Windows copilot on Windows 11 using group policy, the registry, and manual methods in addition to using Intune. According to Microsoft, Copilot in Windows is an AI-powered intelligent assistant that helps you get answers and inspirations from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration, and helps you focus on the task at hand. By the end of 2023, Microsoft plans to replace Cortana with Copilot. Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4 update, which brings over 150 new features, including the new Microsoft Copilot and AI-powered versions of Paint, Clip Champ, and Snipping tool. After installing this update, a Copilot icon added to your Windows 11 taskbar. If you don’t want your enterprise users to use ...