Group Policy Objects (GPOs) are a powerful feature of Windows environments that enable administrators to control and configure operating systems, programs, and user settings across a network.

In an enterprise environment, applications are often deployed via configuration management tools like Intune, SCCM (MECM), or similar. These installations typically occur in the system context because end users lack administrative privileges. As a result, user-specific registry keys under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) hive are not applied during the installation process.

PowerShell scripts are an effective tool for automating tasks, but with great power comes a need for security.

Ensuring the security and integrity of software applications is a key part of modern digital safety practices. Digitally signing an MSI file from the command line is a straightforward process that enhances the security and trustworthiness of your application.

Hello again! Let's dive into the next installment of our series where we simplify your workload using PowerShell and Intune.

Welcome back to our series on automating Intune operations with PowerShell. Each article is here to make your day-to-day tasks easier and boost your toolkit with powerful scripting capabilities.

Welcome back to our series on automating Intune operations with PowerShell. If you've been following along, you know we've covered quite a bit— from the basics of setting up and authenticating with the AZ Module, to retrieving and managing Win32 applications, and diving into application assignments.

When developing software or creating a software package for internal use, self-signed certificates can be really handy.

Today's increased demand for efficiency in IT necessitates knowledge of how to speed up workflow using powerful tools such as PowerShell and Intune.

PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) is the go-to solution for enterprises aiming to standardize their software deployment process.

Installing MSI packages through PowerShell is a widely known technique that simplifies the deployment of software across multiple systems, especially for system administrators and IT professionals.

Running Python scripts from PowerShell is a powerful way to integrate Python's capabilities into a Windows environment. Before diving into how to execute a Python script from PowerShell, it's important to ensure Python is installed on your Windows machine.

VBScript (Visual Basic Script) is a scripting language introduced by Microsoft in the mid-1990s. It was designed to offer a lightweight scripting capability for web development and Windows administration. In October 2023, Microsoft announced the VBScript deprecation in upcoming Windows releases, making it available only as a feature on demand.

Customizations for applications inside the Windows OS are usually done either in files or the registry, depending on the developer's choice.

We've all been there - you're trying to uninstall a piece of software, but it just doesn't seem to be as straightforward as you'd like. Perhaps the traditional uninstall process is proving to be a hassle, or maybe the software doesn't seem to want to leave your system, no matter how hard you try.

In today’s software development industry, the partnership between PowerShell and MSI packaging continues to grow stronger.

Working with registry files is quite a simple task. However, depending on the action you want to take, you can encounter various scenarios.

With the rise of configuration files in various applications, understanding the ins and outs of INI files can elevate your productivity as a developer or software enthusiast. Despite their roots in the 16-bit Microsoft Windows platforms, INI files remain a crucial part of application configurations.

Installing software drivers can often seem like a complex task, but it doesn’t have to be. While MSI technology doesn't directly support driver installation, the Operating System (OS) provides a multitude of ways to achieve this.

The Run PowerShell inline script is offered as a predefined Custom Action in Advanced Installer. This action lets you directly type a code into the Advanced Installer editor. After saving your project and building the MSI, the custom action will execute according to your configuration.