Determine the Windows release version from the build version

With Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 11 initial release the release version is marked as 2009 in the registry. The Windows product group left the release version at the 2009 level for backwards compatibility. To test use the powershell command $(Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\').releaseid On Windows 10 21H2 and Window 11 intial release it will … Continue reading Determine the Windows release version from the build version →

How I install Microsoft Code

I automate most of my application installs so I can easily install on Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), or individual Azure Virtual machines. The code downloads the latest Microsoft Code build and installs the version with minimal PowerShell specific customizations (that I have discovered so far). This script can be executed from … Continue reading How I install Microsoft Code →

Automating MEMCM install part 1 – ISO expansion

As part of a Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (MEMCM) after the CD / DVD ISO is downloaded from the Licensing site or Demo site the ISO needs to be expanded and the prerequisites need to be downloaded. Instead of manually mounting the ISO and copying the contents from the mounted drive, then executing the … Continue reading Automating MEMCM install part 1 – ISO expansion →