Cozy holiday reading, IT-style 🎄

Does #Intune ever feel random even when everything’s set up right?

If you’ve ever wondered “why did this apply instantly, but that took an hour,” this one from @call4cloud.nl is worth a read ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s98TIK

#MSIntune #MoreThanJustPatching #PatchMyPC

Before #Intune policies or MDM check-ins, there was... a patent.

Filed in 2005. Quietly shaping how every #Windows device still checks in today.

We dug up the origin story, and it’s a wild, nerdy ride ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Leefl5

#MoreThanJustPatching #PatchMyPC

HP OneAgent Update Broke Entra Trust on HP AI Devices A faulty cleanup script in HP OneAgent 1.2.50.9581 deleted the MS-Organization-Access certificate, disconnecting devices from Entra ID.

HP’s latest OneAgent update (v1.2.50.9581) quietly deleted the MS-Organization-Access certificate, breaking Entra ID joins across devices.

Users? Locked out.
Devices? No longer #Entra joined.
Cause? A cleanup script gone rogue.

Full breakdown and fixes from
@call4cloud.nl ➡️ bit.ly/42Pk9iI

The 8-Hour Intune Sync Myth… Busted! How Push Notifications Really Work in 2025 | Patch & Rant Ep.14 Think Intune only syncs every eight hours? Think again. In this Patch-N-Rant episode, we dive deep into one of Microsoft Intune’s biggest myths and uncover what really happens under the hood. From enrollment check-ins to push notifications, throttling, and Microsoft’s new Fast Lane delivery model. You’ll learn: • Why Windows devices don’t actually “wait eight hours” • How push notifications trigger instant policy syncs • What’s inside the mysterious Windows Notification Service payload • How Microsoft’s “Fast Lane” could change policy delivery forever If you love deep dives into what Microsoft doesn’t tell you, hit that and subscribe, or see how Patch My PC brings the same reliability and speed to third-party app patching. Book a demo: https://pmpc.link/j3xL 0:00 – Intro Breaking down the biggest Intune sync myth 0:39 – Understanding Enrollment How Intune devices really check in during setup 1:53 – Rapid Enrollment Schedule Why devices sync every few minutes at first 2:58 – After Enrollment Behavior From pull-based to push-based policy updates 4:14 – Push Notification Mechanics How Intune triggers device actions instantly 5:19 – What’s Inside the Push The hidden JSON payload and what it means 7:18 – The 30-Minute Throttle Rule Why not every policy change triggers a push 9:30 – Enter the Fast Lane Microsoft’s new model for faster policy delivery 10:31 – Myth Busted Recap Debunking the 8-hour sync and key takeaways 11:31 – Outro & Demo Invite Faster patching, smarter automation with Patch My PC #Intune #MicrosoftIntune #EndpointManager #IntuneAdmin #PatchMyPC #WindowsITPro #DeviceManagement #CloudIT #SysAdminLife #TechDeepDive #PatchNRant #RudyOoms #FastLane #ITHumor #Automation

“#Intune only syncs every eight hours.” You sure about that? 🤔

In this week’s #PatchMeIfYouCan, @call4cloud.nl busts one of the biggest #Intune myths, diving into syncs, push notifications, and Microsoft’s new Fast Lane.

Watch here ➡️ bit.ly/3IW5D1X

#MSIntune #PatchNRant #PatchMyPC

Why Do Required Apps Wait 60 Minutes to be installed After Autopilot Enrollment?

You’d expect the required apps to install as soon as the user hits the desktop after the Autopilot enrollment. Well, they don't; they wait exactly 60 minutes.

#Intune #MSintune

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Well I found my friend not in the Netherlands but in Belgium > Antwerp . Hello @call4cloud.nl
We are on our way to Baden. @wpninjasummit.bsky.social @patchmypc.com #wpninjas #patchmypc

📢It’s time.

We’re officially launching MEM Summit 2026!
Our 5th edition and by far the most ambitious.

Early Bird tickets are now open.

👉 30% off for individual full passes
👉 35% off for group registrations

#MEMSummit

The #WPNinjaS community is gathering in Switzerland!

Join our session and learn how to cut #patching time, boost security, and scale #Intune.

Will we see you there? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

#AdvancedInsights #MSIntune #EndpointManagement #PatchMyPC

Slow Intune Actions After Day One? Hidden 5-Minute Delay EXPLAINED! | Patch Me If You Can Ep.12 Ever notice how Intune remote actions feel lightning-fast on day one, but suddenly crawl the next day? In this episode, we crack open the code and uncover the hidden first session timestamp and the undocumented 5-minute delay that Microsoft never told...

Why are #Intune remote actions lightning-fast on day 1, then suddenly crawl the next?

In the latest #PatchMeIfYouCan, @call4cloud.nl uncovers:
👀 The hidden timestamp
👀 The undocumented 5-minute delay
👀 A registry reset trick

Check out the latest 👉 https://bit.ly/461qtEn

#IntuneTips #PatchMyPC

BitLocker Policies Not Getting Applied in Intune (65000) BitLocker policies pushed with Intune failed during Autopilot with error 65000. We explain why the BitLocker policies were never applied.

New blog 🚨 Windows backup for orgs in #Windows11 isn’t what it seems.

It’s more ESR with a facelift than a full backup. @call4cloud.nl covers:
💠 What’s new (and not)
💠 ESR vs Backup
💠 How to build a full restore w/ OneDrive + #PatchMyPC

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4mbZ8pe

#SysAdminLife

.. waiting until an email shows up.. asking me to redefine my opinion about it :)

Windows Backup for Organizations: ESR 2.0 With a New Skin? Explore the new Windows Backup for Organizations policy settings in Windows 11 and how they compare to Enterprise State Roaming.

Sounds like @call4cloud.nl would give this significantly less than 5 stars. patchmypc.com/blog/windows...

Autopilot Enrollment Fails After Terms of Use Acceptance Autopilot can fail after Terms of Use acceptance with an “unexpected page” error. See why the device never joins Entra ID and how to fix it.

Listen up #Intune admins! Updating a Terms of Use in #Autopilot can break enrollment with an “Unexpected Page” error during OOBE.

@call4cloud.nl breaks down the root cause and workarounds in our latest blog 👉 patchmypc.com/blog/autopil...

#WindowsAutopilot #MSIntune #PatchMyPC

What's New: Discussing macOS and other Feature Launches Join us for a live walkthrough of our latest features, including macOS support. We'll cover what's new, what's improved, and what it means for your environment.

Big updates are coming! 👀

Join us on August 27th as the #PatchMyPC Engineering team covers:
✅ macOS app deployment
✅ New #ConfigMgr dashboards
✅ ARM preview + #PSADT v4.1

Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fz6LnQ

#PSAppDeployToolkit #AdvancedInsights #SysAdminLife #ITPros #Windows11

Same Process, Same Workflow. Now With Mac Updates. | Introducing Patch My PC macOS Apps for Intune Managing Macs in Intune just got a whole lot simpler. With macOS Apps for Intune from Patch My PC, you can deploy and update Mac applications directly through Intune, right alongside your Windows apps, without adding extra tools or changing your proces...

The wait is over... #PatchMyMac is here!

Effortless #macOS support in #Intune has arrived. Manage 5 or 50,000 Macs just like Windows, all from the Patch My PC cloud. Secure, simple, and ready to scale.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fFNq4D
Start managing macOS ➡️ https://bit.ly/45zhUAC

#PatchMyPC

Dual Enrollment: The Intune Game-Changer Hiding in Plain Sight | Patch Me If You Can Ep.10 YouTube video by Patch My PC

MMP-C and WinDC are changing the game.
Faster policy delivery, smarter device check-ins, and with Desired State.... those settings stay put.

I break down what’s new and why it matters in the latest Patch My PC Patch-n-Rant:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UxB...

#Intune #MSIntune

Dual Enrollment: The Intune Game-Changer Hiding in Plain Sight | Patch Me If You Can Ep.10 YouTube video by Patch My PC

#ITPros 📢 Microsoft flipped the switch on a stealthy new #Intune engine without sending a memo.

@call4cloud.nl spills the secrets on MMP-C, speeding up policy delivery, and changing #devicemanagement.

Learn more! Watch now ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UxB...

#ITProTips #SysAdminLife #PatchMyPC

Download IntuneWin Win32 App Files Directly from Intune Need your original Win32App installation files? This guide shows how to download your uploaded IntuneWin packages from Intune directly.

Getting Back the Original Win32 App Files...Straight from Intune

In this blog, I show the exact steps to retrieve and decrypt those IntuneWin files directly from Intune using the same process as the Intune Management Extension/SideCar follows.

patchmypc.com/blog/downloa...

#Intune #MSintune

🎥 New #PatchMeIfYouCan episode featuring @call4cloud.nl walking us through it drops next week. Stay tuned!

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Quick Machine Recovery brings resilience to Windows 24h2.
When devices fail to boot, Windows can now recover automatically: no USB sticks, no Safe Mode, no hands-on recovery needed.

Just one policy, and it gets back to work.

@patchmypc.com :

patchmypc.com/blog/quick-m...

#Intune #MSIntune

Patch Me If You Can – Ep.07 | The Hidden Intune Trap They Don’t Tell You! YouTube video by Patch My PC

There’s a silent killer in your #Intune setup, and it’s breaking deployments before they even start.

In the latest episode of #PatchMeIfYouCan, @call4cloud.nl uncovers:
✅ Managed Installer fails
✅ WPA trace tips
✅ Real fixes

Watch now ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmnp...

#MSIntune #PatchMyPC

Intune, vTPM, and MDM Enrollment Version 6.0: What You Need to Know! MDM Enrollment Version 6.0 introduces Azure Attestation support in Intune, laying the groundwork for future vTPM and Cloud PC scenarios.

Big changes are landing in #Intune enrollment 👀 MDM Enrollment v6.0 adds new attestation nodes, hinting at vTPM + Cloud PC support.

@call4cloud.nl breaks down:
🔹 VTpmAttestation
🔹 Azure Attestation
🔹 Policy negotiation shifts

Read the blog ➡️ patchmypc.com/blog/intune-...

#PatchMyPC #MSIntune

Intune, vTPM, and MDM Enrollment Version 6.0: What You Need to Know! MDM Enrollment Version 6.0 introduces Azure Attestation support in Intune, laying the groundwork for future vTPM and Cloud PC scenarios.

MDM / #Intune #Msintune Enrollment Version 6.0 just showed up in production, but what’s really changing behind the scenes?

Azure Attestation, new policy nodes, hints of vTPM support! (vTPM? Sounds like Virtual TPM Attestation?)

Full breakdown in the #patchmypc blog

patchmypc.com/blog/intune-...

Patch Me If You Can – Ep.06 | What Really Happens When You Click “Install” in Intune? YouTube video by Patch My PC

Think #Intune app installs are instant magic? Not quite.

In this episode of #PatchMeIfYouCan, @call4cloud.nl breaks down what really happens after you hit Install in the Company Portal. Spoiler: it’s intense.

Watch now ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytk9...

#SysAdminLife #PatchMyPC

Patch Me If You Can – Ep.06 | What Really Happens When You Click “Install” in Intune? YouTube video by Patch My PC

Want to know what happens behind the scenes when you click the "Install" button in the company portal?

In this video, I will show you what happens and how we created a PowerShell script to mimic that same function to get back the original Win32App

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytk9...

#Intune #MSintune

Patch-n-Rant with Rudy - Ep.05 | Mitigating Vulnerabilities & Patching Devices YouTube video by Patch My PC

New Patch-n-Rant episode just dropped! Patching OT and IoT devices is messy. @mauricedaly.com joins @call4cloud.nl to break down how to patch smarter, not harder.

✅ Why traditional cycles fail
✅ Pitfalls to avoid
✅ Smarter monitoring tips

Check it out ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Asn... #PatchMyPC

Patch Me If You Can Ep.04 | dotPeek Tutorial Episode 4 of our Patch Me If You Can series dives into the dotPeek Tool, the free .NET decompiler from JetBrains that every ConfigMgr and Intune admin should know. Follow along as we: ✔ Set up dotPe...

New #PatchMeIfYouCan episode recently dropped! 🚨

@call4cloud.nl is diving into #dotPeek, the free .NET decompiler every #Intune + #ConfigMgr admin should know.

Spot patch changes, debug faster, and tie it all into your #PatchMyPC workflow ➡️ pmpc.link/patch-n-rant...

#PatchNRant

How the Intune Management Extension should clean up the IMECache

Wondering why those folders in IMECache are still there after a Win32 app was “successfully” installed??

Read the blog at @patchmypc.com to find out how that folder should be deleted

patchmypc.com/blog/how-the...

#Intune #MSIntune

Patch Me If You Can Ep.04 | dotPeek Tutorial YouTube video by Patch My PC

Want to understand what really happens during Autopilot Device Preparation?

In this video, we use dotPeek to reverse engineer the components behind AP-DP flow, building on the analysis from a recent blog about Win32 apps not installing during AP-DP.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGBC...

#Intune