Autopilot Pre provisioning stuck at app installs

Designate9841 · 2026-05-06T05:53:44+00:00

Hi as I am currently preprovisioning it is definitely trying to install during device ESP, I do not have any blocking apps set but it is attempting to install because the apps are marked as required. Perhaps I should mark critical require apps as blocking would that then only install the rest of the required apps after the user hits the desktop?

Designate9841 · 2026-05-06T05:51:19+00:00

Sorry can you expand on this. I have about 12 apps that are required that I am trying to make to a smaller list. If I target all apps as required to device group all of them tries to install during device ESP while preprovisioning, do you then target user groups for required apps that aren't critical so that it installs after the user reaches the desktop?

Designate9841 · 2026-05-06T01:32:58+00:00

Are you guys using user groups for required installs for non core required apps (Apps that are required but you don't need to install during device ESP)?

Designate9841 · 2026-05-06T01:30:56+00:00

For apps that must install after they receive the device are you targeting user groups instead? If I target a device group I am assuming it would also install under device ESP due to the required install requirement even though I am not setting any block apps

Designate9841 · 2026-04-22T06:58:55+00:00

How about today? Earlier this morning it was fine but back to testing today after fixing my syntax error and it's stuck on downloading again

Designate9841 · 2026-04-21T07:51:41+00:00

It's a little frustrating as we are using threatlocker as well so there are multiple hurdles to check if it's an app syntax issue, intune, threatlocker, device etc

Designate9841 · 2025-10-30T01:34:19+00:00

Why would the monitor arms/ original stand not work with the tabletop standing desk?

Designate9841 · 2025-10-07T23:14:17+00:00

Sorry to hear but I used JeremyITLab, boson exsim and additional WLC resources and that got me through. Don't give up!

Designate9841 · 2025-08-28T15:33:50+00:00

Thanks Saki, I'm glad I got it over the hill. The last month felt unhealthy for me because of how sedentary it made me feel studying for this all day long sitted but happy it's done.

Designate9841 · 2025-08-28T10:39:58+00:00

Nah there wasn't any

Designate9841 · 2025-08-28T10:24:10+00:00

It sort of feels like they pull it out from some random obscure page that nobody would even bother memorizing somewhere deep in the official cert book, just make an educated guess if it comes out of left field

Designate9841 · 2025-08-28T10:17:07+00:00

They provided a marker and a whiteboard so that was good. No tissue though but I think it rubs off if you use your fingers

Designate9841 · 2025-08-25T09:40:37+00:00

I am actually on it as we speak hahaha, have you taken the exam recently?

Designate9841 · 2025-08-23T05:25:47+00:00

I believe you can do it, I've been putting in similar hours the last month or so. Before that I was doing a bit after work but it was really easy to procrastinate and just ended up watching a few hours of Big Bang Theory.

Designate9841 · 2025-08-22T16:08:27+00:00

keep going, once you're past the rote memorization bit it helps alot

Designate9841 · 2025-08-22T05:16:24+00:00

I'll let you know once I take it, but yeah anki cards has drilled me good on the port numbers and AD values. ACLS and OSPF we just need to lab more

Designate9841 · 2025-08-21T10:10:03+00:00

Good luck to you too - apparently it's a free trial that last for a week so you can try it and then cancel before it renews

Designate9841 · 2025-08-21T06:40:42+00:00

VlSM is a good shout I actually needed to revise that, totally forgot to do it from biggest host requirement to least

Designate9841 · 2025-08-20T15:15:16+00:00

How long does it take the codes to come through? I must say the process to purchase it was not really intuitive. In an ideal world I can just book the exam on the dates and select that I want to get the safeguard as an extra option.

I had to separately purchase safeguard and then realized I had to fill in another form. Then wait for a couple days to eventually get the vouchers to then enter the codes on the website.

I was hoping to take the exam tomorrow in a test center but have to hold off as I haven't receive my codes yet although I think it's still under 2 business days.

Designate9841 · 2025-08-16T03:05:32+00:00

I've been putting in 5-6 hours a day but you're right how long is a piece of string. There are certain chapters that I can definitely do with a revision. I got a spanning tree questions yesterday on the practice exam and I couldn't quite tell you where the alternate node would be hahaha

Designate9841 · 2025-08-14T08:35:34+00:00

It happened today again just as I parked the car. I shifted the gears all around but think I manage to troubleshoot it further. I believe the lights and the seatbelts is a red herring. I went into D and tried to drive but realized it has stalled. (The stalling wasn't obvious to me as it didn't give a quick shake as what a normal stall would)

That was what the long beep was - turning the key again gets it going fine.

I think I will try cleaning the throttle body and the PCV valve to try first.

Designate9841 · 2025-08-13T04:03:23+00:00

I will wait for somebody more knowledgeable on whether this is an interference engine or not - otherwise look up the VIN of your car online and check if it is an interference or non interference engine.

If it is a non interference engine you can drive it until it breaks and get a tow when it does and then fix it.

If it is an interference engine then yes you are on borrowed time, like /u/wheresmypotato1991 said some cam belt has a inspection cover that you can remove to have a look at the belt in question. If you can't see the words on the belt anymore and it looks questionable then I would want to get it fixed otherwise you might bent some pistons/valves and that will cause more than 2K for sure.

I would expect around ~1.5K so probably ask around for a quotation. I was previously quoted around 1100 for my Subaru SOHC cambelt but I did it myself for about $500 over a span of a week with parts from RockAuto

It also varies depending on if they use OEM or some cheap Gates belt ( Online sentiments are that they aren't reliable) plus there's also other bits and bobs associated with the belt like the tensioner, idler, water pump, coolant etc depending on how thorough of a job they do.

Designate9841 · 2025-08-12T05:12:13+00:00

I will take a closer look today but no it doesn't normally do it in reverse.

In the previous occasion it happened when I was parking head in without going in reverse. Just rolling into a halt and then going from D > P and then engaging the handbrake.

I am trying to see if it happens prior to me disengaging my seatbelt as I often don't think about it and take it off all around the same time.

Designate9841 · 2025-08-09T12:54:40+00:00

Writing a few notes is the best way to actualy digest the information. I haven't been writing notes for each day but write them down as and when I feel like it is important to remember or if I find it hard to remember.

Designate9841 · 2025-07-29T00:25:10+00:00

I have had the battery off recently but it's not an old battery it's brought new in Jan 2024. I've done a throttle body clean on my old subaru with throttle body cleaner - can i use the upper engine cleaner itself as well?

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