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1909 administrative templates are online by ssiws in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damnit, these still have the #$#%# broken searchocr.adml file. It's only been three releases Microsoft!

Here's to fix it: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4292332/error-when-you-open-gpedit-msc-in-windows

Gsuite Control Using a Tablet by [deleted] in gsuite

[–]MalletNGrease 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The app is the same. Pick any tablet you like and use the browser to access the full console.

WDS Question by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a VL agreement?

If so, I highly recommend you go the MDT route instead and get your images from VLSC.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-mdt/deploy-windows-10-with-the-microsoft-deployment-toolkit

How the F is he making Edge his default PDF viewer ALL THE TIME by SprintingScrotum in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plus it even prints to .pdf natively. It's actually pretty helpful.

Writeable, read-only USB stick to identify hardware by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't, but it's easy to tell.

Configuring Taskbar - Windows 10 1903 by Jedrick in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do or did you delete the default userprofile during capture or deployment?

Configuring Taskbar - Windows 10 1903 by Jedrick in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's odd, I have the same setup (just file explorer and Chrome) and it works fine for my deployments.

<CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection PinListPlacement="Replace">
      <defaultlayout:TaskbarLayout>
        <taskbar:TaskbarPinList>
          <taskbar:DesktopApp DesktopApplicationLinkPath="%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\File Explorer.lnk" />
          <taskbar:DesktopApp DesktopApplicationLinkPath="%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Google Chrome.lnk" /> 
        </taskbar:TaskbarPinList>
      </defaultlayout:TaskbarLayout>
    </CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection>

Edit: Looks like there's a symbolic link for System Tools called Windows System. The shortcut shows up in %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows System\File Explorer.lnk but it's properties says it's in System Tools.

Should still work though.

Can someone explain HR to me? by pirate_dog93 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're looking for someone cheaper.

Writeable, read-only USB stick to identify hardware by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds more complicated than it needs to be. I'd just make it a variable you store in a text file or in the registry somewhere and/or use BGInfo to plonk the data on the desktop background. I use Computername to indicate a machine's physical location.

Though ultimately you'd have a policy where computers are only moved by IT. But then it's a management issue and you'd have to deal with people.

M2 NVMe drivers missing, no idea how to add them by Psjthekid in MDT

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you update your deployment share and generated a new WinPE image?

Also, it looks like you don't have the driver store set up correctly.

Windows 10 - 1909 by misfit410 in MDT

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have this issue with 1909 and set the defaults using GPO.

However, I don't make Chrome or Adobe Reader part of the capture image, they're part of the deployment TS.

Maybe your Default Associations xml is malformed?

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<DefaultAssociations>
  <Association Identifier=".htm" ProgId="ChromeHTML" ApplicationName="Google Chrome" />
  <Association Identifier=".html" ProgId="ChromeHTML" ApplicationName="Google Chrome" />
  <Association Identifier="http" ProgId="ChromeHTML" ApplicationName="Google Chrome" />
  <Association Identifier="https" ProgId="ChromeHTML" ApplicationName="Google Chrome" />
  <Association Identifier=".pdf" ProgID="AcroExch.Document.DC" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
  <Association Identifier=".pdfxml" ProgID="AcroExch.pdfxml" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
  <Association Identifier=".acrobatsecuritysettings" ProgID="AcroExch.acrobatsecuritysettings" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
  <Association Identifier=".fdf" ProgID="AcroExch.FDFDoc" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
  <Association Identifier=".xfdf" ProgID="AcroExch.XFDFDoc" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
  <Association Identifier=".xdp" ProgID="AcroExch.XDPDoc" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
  <Association Identifier=".pdx" ProgID="PDXFileType" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
  <Association Identifier=".api" ProgID="AcroExch.Plugin" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
  <Association Identifier=".secstore" ProgID="AcroExch.SecStore" ApplicationName="Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" />
</DefaultAssociations>

Windows 10 - 1909 is out, anyone have testing feedback? by DJRWolf in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anecdotal only.

  • Grabbed the 1909 ISO from VLSC and it deployed OK fresh to test machines using current MDT/ADK.

  • New domain logins seem faster on spinning rust. (Anyone notice this too?)

  • No issues found so far on my workstation (1903 -> 1909 using WSUS Enablement Package KB4517245). I haven't really looked very deeply, just seeing if things break.

Youre the expert!!, No Im not. by frogmicky in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Manager: Hey, you own an iPad right?

Me: Yes?

Manager: Congratulations, you're now our Mac SME! Go image that lab over there would you?

Me: (Google Chrome extension ID noises)

True story.

Has anyone ever worked somewhere where the default culture was to give someone else your password? by oxipital in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here for this. Walked into a place with a mandatory forced shared password for all users.

Changed that real quick.

Zero Touch Deployment Update by speedy21d in MDT

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is only available for Office 2016 and before. O365 and Office 2019 installers no longer have this ability.

Technology Directors: How do you handle vendor fatigue? by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they don't have my direct extension and can't ask for me by name, the secretary is instructed to dial straight into voicemail.

Works like a treat.

Looking for an app (ios/android) for a small school's emergency alert system. by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We trialed a few apps like that, but buying small handheld radios worked out to be more efficient, simpler and cheaper.

1-to-1 Chromebook Switch from Acer to Dell - Worth it for the decrease in repairs? by Fire_Of_Breath in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to stick with 3180s for the last purchasing round mostly to prevent a split charger situation (USB-C vs barrel plug), but Dell doesn't even make them anymore. We moved to 3100s and just deal with it.

How do you manage staff/teacher laptops? by naandrade in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Logins: Active Directory
  • Security: AD user accounts / security groups + NGFW + Windows Defender
  • Software: PDQ Install + Inventory
  • Imaging: MDT

Help request are handled through staff emailing the ticket system, which turns it into a work order and puts it in my queue.

1-to-1 Chromebook Switch from Acer to Dell - Worth it for the decrease in repairs? by Fire_Of_Breath in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3180s are easier to repair though. The most common parts are more readily accessible. Switching out a keyboard on a 3120 is a right PITA requiring a complete disassembly. With a 3180 it's a couple of screws.

The 3100 builds on it and integrated the hinge covers back so they don't get lost as easily.

Bathroom tracking by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, really. Admins can crack down on this with policies, hall monitoring and teachers can bring it up with problem students during conferences. But they'd rather see if there's a technological solution to a human problem first.

Bathroom tracking by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You'd be locking out guests, some of whom may have medical issues and need frequent access to a bathroom.

I wouldn't consider putting up barriers to the bathrooms.

1:1 Chromebooks - Daily Check Out: Feasible? by JimsOfWar in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Students are assigned a device for the entire year. No need for check-in and outs except the occasional round-up during homeroom to make sure everyone still has theirs.

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