Microsoft Defender Definition Updates Folder Consumed GB on Server – Root Cause and Resolution
Introduction Recently, I encountered an unusual issue on a production Exchange Server 2019 where the Microsoft Defender Definition Updates folder consumed approximately 250 GB of disk space. The issue eventually caused the C: drive to become completely full, resulting in Microsoft Defender failing to update its antivirus engine and security intelligence. This article explains the…
WSUS Synchronization Error in MECM | How to Fix Step-by-Step 2026
Introduction One of the most frustrating issues MECM administrators encounter is WSUS synchronization failing repeatedly with Cancelled status while software updates stop appearing in the console entirely. You trigger a manual sync, it runs for a minute, and then cancels leaving your All Software Updates list completely empty showing 0 items. This is a well-known…
Complete Guide to Installing Office LTSC 2024/2021 with SCCM
Install Office LTSC 2024 using SCCM It is a one-time purchase version. You buy it once and use it for many years. You do not need monthly subscription. Difference Between LTSC and Microsoft 365 Apps Office LTSC 2024 Microsoft 365 Apps One-time purchase Monthly or yearly subscription No new features Gets new features regularly Best…
Identify and Activate Non-Activated Windows Devices Using SCCM (Configuration Manager)
In many organizations, some Windows devices remain non-activated due to imaging issues, network problems, or incorrect licensing configuration. These non-activated systems may cause compliance and functionality issues. Using Microsoft SCCM (Configuration Manager), administrators can easily identify non-activated devices and automatically activate them using a script deployment. In this guide, we will cover: Step 1: Identify…
PowerShell NTLM Audit Script: Detect Active Directory Weak Authentication NTLM & Enforce Kerberos [2026]
This script generates an interactive HTML dashboard that looks like a professional security operations center (SOC) report, complete with animations and filtering capabilities. This PowerShell script is one hundred percent safe and can be use in production environment. Here is the details how that this script can be used, Copy the above code and paste…
Active Directory health checks for domain controllers: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026
In our previous article i have explained to generate Comprehensive report for SCCM server and its components. which will make administrator easy to find and troubleshoot the error. At Here i will be explaining you to generate report from your domain controllers and along to score card of the server, recommendation and remediations. This script…
SCCM Health Check PowerShell Script: Complete MECM Audit Tool 2025
This SCCM health check PowerShell script provides a complete audit of your Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager environment.. In the previous article i have explained how to solve the issue of SCCM server stuck at Checking Prerequisites during update of the branch or version where administrator needs to check date of release and delete records from…
Configuration Manager got stuck in “checking Prerequisites” | Guide for MECM/SCCM Version 2409/ 2503
In our previous article i have explained Upgrade MECM/SCCM Version to 2509, Where i have showed you each step configuration with logs to upgrade to 2509 which is current latest branch. In the Article i will be guiding you to troubleshooting one common problem we get during branch upgrade. Few months back i have received…
Step by step guide Configuration Manager 2509 in MECM 2025.
In the previous article i have explained step by step client settings for windows computers. Simple guide to updating MECM 2025, showing how to download updates from Updates and Servicing and keep Configuration Manager current and supported. Microsoft Config Manager 2509 focused more in security as compare with 2503. Here as few details which make…
Configure MECM Client Settings for Windows Computers
In the previous article, I have Explained Step by step Installation process of Reporting Service Point in MECM server and explained the importance of RSP. In this article i will be explaining create and configure client device settings and its components step by step. Before all it is crucial to understand that what is client…
Speed Up Updates Using Computer-to-Computer Download in SCCM|MECM
In the previous article, I have explained Install and Configuration Manager 2503 Hotfix Rollup , where i have included step by step installation of latest patch released by Microsoft till this posting date. In this article i will explain how to distribute content from neighbors computers in stead of MECM server. This configuration is good…
Understand and Install Configuration Manager 2503 Hotfix Rollup (KB32851084)
In the previous article, I have explained step by step installation of configuration Manager 2503 branch and in this article I will be explaining to fix the known issues occurred after updating 2503 which Microsoft included in 2503 Hotfix Rollup. This hotfix was released on October 7, to fix the know issue on configuration manager…
How to Configure MECM Backup | Step-by-Step Guide 2026
Introduction Backing up your Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) site server is one of the most critical responsibilities of any MECM administrator. Without a proper backup, a server failure, database corruption, or accidental misconfiguration could result in complete loss of your MECM environment, including all deployments, collections, policies, and client data. MECM includes a built-in…
How to Create a User Collection in MECM | Domain Admins Step-by-Step Guide 2026Creating a User Collection (Domain Admin)
Introduction In Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, collections are the foundation of everything — software deployments, compliance policies, script targeting, and reporting all depend on collections being correctly defined. While most administrators are familiar with Device Collections, User Collections are equally important when you need to target deployments or policies based on who the user is,…
Device Collection in SCCM/MECM multiple ways
In our previous article i have explained step by step configuration of MECM client settings. which are actually policies which will be applied to client computers as well as server. In this article i will be explaining details of creating Device collection in MECM server in multiple ways. Collections can be create on multiple bases…
