Windows 10: Try out Windows Autopilot white glove pre-provisioning with Windows 10

Brink · Jul 8, 2019

Windows Autopilot enables organizations to easily provision new devices, taking them from the initial OEM factory configuration to a ready-for-productive-use state. But depending on the amount of software and policies that need to be configured on the device, this provisioning process can take some time.

For many organizations, users aren't used to waiting that long for the device to be provisioned; the time-consuming steps are done before the user ever sees the device because IT technicians or partners perform those steps before the device is delivered. With the release of Windows 10 version 1903, we can support that same type of process with Windows Autopilot, leveraging the white glove pre-provisioning capabilities.

To read more about the Windows Autopilot white glove capabilities, see the main documentation page for the feature. At a high level, here are the steps involved:

Modify your existing Windows Autopilot profiles to opt into white glove pre-provisioning by enabling the "Allow White Glove OOBE" option.

After the device has been registerd with Windows Autopilot and the profile has been assigned, boot the device to start the out-of-box experience (OOBE). On the first language/locale screen, press the Windows key five times.

Choose Windows Autopilot pre-provisioning from the available choices.

Use the presented QR code to reconfigure the device in Intune (see the sample Windows Autopilot Companion app), if necessary.

Click the Provision button to start the pre-provisioning process. This will join the device to Azure Active Directory or Active Directory and enroll it in Intune, then apply all the device-targeted policies, as well as any user-targeted Win32 apps (as long as they are configured to install in the device context).

When the device finishes the pre-provisioning process, click "Reseal" to prepare the device for the user.

Deliver the device to the user so they can complete the process by going through the standard Windows Autopilot user-driven process.

Here's a video that shows the process (edited for time), showing both the technician-driven pre-provisioning process, as well as the user-driven process that happens very quickly.

Behind the scenes, the Windows Autopilot white glove pre-provisioning process leverages the same process used by self-deploying mode (so it has the same TPM attestation requirements), and it requires using a wired Ethernet connection (to avoid having to configure the language, locale, and keyboard as part of the pre-provisioning process, needed before a Wi-Fi connection could be made).

Try it out yourself, and if you have any issues you can ask for help via the "Help and Support" node in the Intune portal.
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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...ng/ba-p/740502

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Brink · Jul 8, 2019

Latest news on Windows Autopilot for Windows 10 version 1903

Windows Autopilot is designed to change the way organizations deploy Windows devices. With the availability of Windows 10, version 1903, we have introduced additional capabilities to make that process even better.

First, there is the new Windows Autopilot white glove process, which lets IT technicians, partners, and even OEMs pre-provision devices before they are delivered to the user. Using this process, all device configuration tasks, including apps (machine-targeted or user-targeted), certificates, and policies, can be completed in advance, making it so that when the user gets the device, the device can be ready for productive use within a few minutes.

For more details about the Windows Autopilot white glove process, check out the new Microsoft Mechanics video:

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The Windows Autopilot white glove process will be available in preview in the coming days. For a demo of Windows Autopilot white glove pre-provisioning, watch the latest Endpoint Zone episode with Brad Anderson and Simon May, which also includes a demo of the Windows Autopilot Companion app.

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In Windows 10, version 1903, we've also enhanced the Enrollment Status Page so that it can track Win32 apps being installed by Microsoft Intune management extensions. We've changed the OOBE process so that Cortana no longer talks (with Windows 10, version 1903 Pro and above SKUs). And, we've added a new mechanism that will enable us to update the Windows Autopilot feature itself without waiting for a new Windows 10 release, through a Windows Update-driven mechanism.

In Windows 10, version 1809, we introduced Windows Autopilot user-driven mode for Hybrid Azure AD Join, in which devices are deployed into Active Directory, where they can continue to leverage capabilities like Group Policy while also being connected to Azure AD for single sign-on to Azure AD-based services such as Microsoft Intune, OneDrive for Business, and Office 365. We are pleased to announce that, based on customer feedback and deployment activity, this scenario is no longer in preview.

The Enrollment Status Page, introduced with Windows 10, version 1803, is also no longer in preview. With the addition of Office 365 ProPlus tracking with Windows 10, version 1809 and Win32 app tracking with Windows 10, version 1903, we believe the Enrollment Status Page should be enabled for all Windows Autopilot deployments, to ensure that devices are ready for productive use before users can access the Start menu.

Windows Autopilot self-deploying mode, which enables devices to be deployed without any user interaction or credentials being entered, was originally released as a preview feature with Windows 10, version 1809. Based on customer feedback related to TPM attestation challenges, we have made additional enhancements in Windows 10, version 1903 to improve TPM attestation so that, going forward, this scenario will only support Windows 10, version 1903 and above. Windows Autopilot self-deploying mode will remain in preview as we seek out customer feedback on these enhancements.

We also introduced Windows Autopilot for existing devices with Windows 10, version 1809, which enables devices running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to be migrated to Windows 10 and Azure Active Directory. Based on customer feedback, we will be adding additional support for Hybrid Azure AD Join to this scenario. Stay tuned for additional details.

To learn more about Windows Autopilot, be sure to check out these additional resources:

Windows Autopilot documentation

Windows Autopilot Essential Training on LinkedIn

Windows Autopilot subreddit on Reddit

If you have any feedback or suggestions for Windows Autopilot, please submit your ideas via the Microsoft Intune UserVoice site.
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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...ot/ba-p/614704

See also: Known Issue with importing Windows Autopilot devices using Order ID in csv

Brink · Jul 8, 2019

New Windows Autopilot capabilities to deploy Windows 10

Windows Autopilot simplifies the deployment of new Windows 10 devices by eliminating the cost and complexity associated with creating, maintaining, and loading custom images. Windows Autopilot lets you deliver new off-the-shelf Windows 10 devices directly to users. With a few simple clicks, the device launches in a fully business-ready state, dramatically reducing the time it takes for your users to get up and running with new devices.Not only does Windows Autopilot significantly reduce the cost of deploying Windows 10 devices, it also delivers a great experience for users that’s zero-touch for IT.

This week at Microsoft Ignite, we are excited to announce two new Windows Autopilot capabilities:

Windows Autopilot Hybrid Azure AD join support for user-driven deployments. You can now choose to join devices to either Azure Active Directory (available since Windows 10, version 1703) or Active Directory (new in Windows 10, version 1809).

Windows Autopilot for existing devices. Use System Center Configuration Manager to take your existing devices from Windows 7 to Windows 10, configuring them so that they go through the normal Windows Autopilot user-driven deployment process once booted into Windows 10.

These new features build upon the Windows Autopilot capabilities we announced earlier this year and will be available in Windows 10, version 1809 (also referred to as the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.

Windows Autopilot self-deploying mode, which completely automates device provisioning (plug it in, turn it on, let it set up itself).

Windows Autopilot reset, which enables you to reset and redeploy a Microsoft Intune-managed Windows 10 device remotely to prepare it for a new user or use case.

Partner support for Windows Autopilot

We are also excited to share that Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Toshiba are participating device manufacturers for Windows Autopilot along with Microsoft Surface. Panasonic and Acer are coming soon.

In addition, beginning November 30, 2018, Dell is enhancing the Windows Autopilot services it first launched in April. Dell will offer Windows Autopilot registration globally at no additional cost when ordered with Dell commercial PCs. Coupled with Windows 10, Windows Autopilot enables the pre-configuration of devices for unified endpoint management. Dell will continue to offer additional services for a fee, such as generic image and asset tagging, to help customers provision systems faster and easier.

Learn more

To learn more about Windows Autopilot, please see the following resources:

Overview of Windows Autopilot

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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...rt/ba-p/260430

Ahhzz · Jul 8, 2019

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

Open a new Explorer window.

Click View in the ribbon.

Click Options.

Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”

Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

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