Late Friday evening (May 3, 2013), Microsoft provided some updated application support information for ConfigMgr 2012 SP1. Per the post: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 now supports Microsoft Application Virtualization 5.0 Service Pack 1. Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2, System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1, and System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Service Pack 1...
Tip: Forcing the Windows Store to check for App Updates
The Windows Store has a habit of not updating as frequently as I would like. I read about a new app update somewhere, jump to the Windows Store to get it, and the Windows Store has no clue that the app update is available. I could jump to the Your Apps option in the Store, locate the app and update...
Adobe celebrates Microsoft inclusion of Flash in IE10 by announcing a new security vulnerability
Hopefully, as Windows Update revs up everywhere, you already realize that, with the updates, Microsoft is enabling Adobe Flash in Internet Explorer 10 (Windows 8 and Windows RT). You no longer need to install Flash separately, instead, Flash is now built into Internet Explorer 10. I sense most of you doing a double-take on that statement, but it’s true. So,...
Windows 8/Surface tip: Sync App licenses before reinstalling to fix App problems
If you are having issues with specific Windows Store apps in Windows 8 or on your Microsoft Surface, there’s something you should try BEFORE uninstalling and reinstalling the problematic app. This has resolved numerous issues for me, allowing me to save a bit of time when Apps are acting screwy. Do this: 1. Open the Store app. 2. Go to...
Quickly create a SendTo option for SkyDrive in Windows 8
Here’s a cool tip. I was messing around with the Windows 8 SendTo folder today to see what things I could add to provide additional value and save time. For my desktop and also the Surface Pro I use the integrated SkyDrive app that gives me the ability to sync files back-and-forth so they can also be stored locally (in case...
Start thinking about Deploying and Managing Windows 8
MSDN Channel Nine has a great (and short) video that starts talking about deploying and managing Windows 8 with ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 as part of their Reimaging Windows series. Martin Booth, a Sr. Technical Product Manager, touches on Windows 8 application deployment, endpoint protection, operating system deployment, and managing/leveraging Windows 8 features like BitLocker pre-provisioning, always on/always connected, and Windows ToGo support....
Giving the Microsoft Download Center a touchable face
Really nothing more than a pretty, Windows 8-like face put on an RSS feed, the Microsoft Download Center Checker app is still useful. I usually just stick the RSS feed for the download center in a Windows 8 reader, like Discourse (still the best reader by the way), and monitor new downloads there. But, this new app separates all the...
Disabling the Windows Store for Windows 8
If you’re an organization that would like to better control what end-users are installing on their Windows 8 PCs, turning off access to the Windows Store is one tool in your arsenal. There are numerous Enterprise App Stores available to implement to aid in software and licensing control, and to ensure your not troubleshooting end-user self-installation issues all the time....
Windows 8 Winkey shortcuts
Win : switch between the Start screen and the last-running Windows 8 app Win + C : displays the Charms: the Settings, Devices, Share and Search options Win + D : launches the desktop Win + E : launches Explorer Win + F : opens the File Search pane Win + H : opens the Share pane Win + I...
Turn your Microsoft Surface into an expensive desk clock
Is it a tablet, or a laptop? A computer, or an expensive gadget? Well, the Microsoft Surface is a little of everything, really, but can it replace your normal setup? In certain situations, it definitely can. For me, I travel with nothing else these days. The Microsoft Surface is a great, light travel companion, allowing me to breeze through airport...
AppCounter for the curious-minded Microsoft Store patrons
“Lack of apps” is the battle cry most industry folks use when comparing Windows devices (Surface, Windows Phone, Windows 8). Yes, apps is the primary factor for device success these days. But, have you seen most of the apps available from iTunes and the Google Play store? I mean, really, there are a handful of useful apps, everything else is...
Thinking about a Microsoft Surface Pro? Grab the updated Getting Started Guide
Microsoft quietly updated their Getting Started Guide for the Surface over the launch weekend. The new guide includes both the RT and Pro models and provides insight into some of the features exclusive to the Pro model. Grab the updated guide: Microsoft Surface Getting Started Guide (1.4m) Join the Microsoft Surface fan group: http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/community/groups/microsoft-surface/
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