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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 17h

If you are at #MMSMusicCity, track me down if you want a real high quality guitar pick to stay #intune, and maybe also have an offline Intune chat😉

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 18h

Attend #MMSMOA and be part of one of the most unique and inclusive communities in the field.

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 18h

Learn the secret to avoiding costly Security Copilot SCUs in this session with @sandyzeng.com and @jankeskanke.com at #MMSMusicCity.
Discover how to leverage the power of KQL to hunt your data.
#MMSMOA

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 19h

Brilliant Conditional Access masterclass at #MMSMusicCity by @nathanmcnulty.com and @conditionalaccess.uk
Your policy is as strong as its poorest exclusion
#MMSMOA

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 19h

I bought my self one of those awesome western style attendee shirts.
Perfect match for my 🎸band session happening this Saturday back in Norway, and also a great opportunity to support charity. Thanks #MMSMudicCity #MMSMOA

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 20h

Thanks to #MMSMudicCity for giving the opportunity to copresent with my friend @mortenknudsen.net on the topic of securing admin access the smart way.
#goodtimes on stage for a high-end audience!
#MMSMOA

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 1d

It's been a busy, but fun day at #MMSMOA delivering two sessions and six jam sessions with @sandy_tsang and @JankeSkanke. The #MMSMusicCity is delivering high on content and networking 👌

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 2d

This evening, the MMS Music City Edition kicked off with a welcome reception by the pool at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with community friends and meet new faces. Tomorrow will be a packed day with sessions 👌
#MMSMOA #MMSMusicCity

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14d

Read the informative blog post from Aria Hanson on the 25H2 release to get more details on all the news and how to get rolling: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

An IT pro’s guide to Windows 11, version 25H2 - Windows IT Pro Blog

Explore tools, resources, and a list of features now on by default in the latest Windows feature update.   

techcommunity.microsoft.com

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14d

#Windows11, version #25H2, spotted up in #Autopatch!
Security baseline for 25H2, available here: techcommunity.micros...

25H2 will bring the following to your environment:
- WiFi 7 support
- Option to remove preinstalled store apps
- File Explorer AI actions
- Several Copilot+ additions

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 27d

- Just wrapped up #Teamsdagen 2025 in Stockholm.
- I am honored to speak with @stalehansen.coach on enabling frontline workers using Intune + EntraID, Viva & Copilot.
- Great event, great people, great conversations! 👌 #mvpbuzz #intune #entraid

Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Sep 1

💡 Intune admins: Autopilot devices can silently fail compliance due to the “Enrolled User Exists” policy.

If IT enrolls instead of the user, Conditional Access may block them.

I break it down + how to detect it with PowerShell in my latest blog.

skotheimsvik.no/the-hidden-i...

#Intune #Autopilot

Simon does The Hidden Intune Enrolled User Exists Check You’re Missing

In many organizations, Windows Autopilot is used to streamline device provisioning. But there's a common misstep: IT departments enrolling devices on behalf of users. While this might seem efficient, ...

skotheimsvik.no

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Aug 28

🚨 New Blog! 🚨
First look at IntuneDiff by @sandyzeng.com, a community tool to compare security baselines & setting catalog policies in Intune. Can it make life easier for admins? Let’s see!

msendpointmgr.com/20...

#Intune #IntuneDiff #mvpbuzz

First Look at IntuneDiff - MSEndpointMgr

In this post, we’ll take a first look at IntuneDiff, a community tool developed by our own Sandy Zeng. How can this tool make the process easier? Let’s find out.

msendpointmgr.com

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Aug 28

MVP mug full, Spotify on, Intune dashboard ready. Thursday endpoint battles? Let’s go!

#Intune #EndpointManagement #mvpbuzz

Reposted by Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP

Cloud Tech Tallinn @cloudtechtallinn.com · Aug 20

#CTTT25 had speakers from 20 different countries! Ranking both from first time speakers to those that have been standing on various stages for years like @skotheimsvik.no 😉

Submit your sessions today: ctttallinn.cloud/cfs

#VisitTallinn #Community #Security #Intune

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Aug 14

🚨 New Blog Post! 🚨
Legacy registry settings silently blocked Windows Autopatch onboarding.
I break down:
- Root cause analysis
- Intune remediation scripting
- Ghost hunting with Security Copilot
- Lessons for IT pros

skotheimsvik.no/the-silent-w...

#Intune #WindowsAutopatch #SecurityCopilot

Simon does The Silent Windows Autopatch Killer

Silent Windows Autopatch killer strikes again. Join me for a drive through modern Intune tools and Copilot to fix the legacy settings that kep coming back.

skotheimsvik.no

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Jul 29

Thank you team @cloudway.com for the beautiful flowers delivered to my door and for your incredible support of my MVP award.
#mvpbuzz #community #mentorship

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Jul 28

📌New blog post
🤔Back from vacation to a head-scratcher: Intune local user group policies conflict with no clear cause.
🕵️Not much online, so I dug in.
👌If you're seeing local use group policy conflicts, this might help:
skotheimsvik.no/intune-confl...

#msintune #intune #windows #mvpbuzz

Simon does Intune Conflicts on Local User Group Policies

Microsoft Intune lets you manage local user group policies centrally, but what happens when they conflict for no clear reason? Here's how to deal withit.

skotheimsvik.no

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Jul 24

In the beginning of my vacation I got approved for one more year as MVP. Now that I am back, I found this physical proof in the post box.
I am really happy to be part of the global community of modern endpoint management👌
#mvpbuzz

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Jul 12

Thrilled to be renewed as a Microsoft MVP in Security for #Intune! Even better, all my amazing colleagues at @cloudway.com were renewed too. Proud to be part of a 100% MVP team helping orgs stay secure and future-ready. 💪 #MVPBuzz #CloudWay

cloudway.com/we-proudly-c...

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Tero @tero.bsky.social · Jun 28

Remove Default Microsoft Store packages from the system

If you enable this policy, the selected Microsoft Store apps in the provided list will be uninstalled from the system. You can make adjustments to the default settings.

Windows 11 25H2 build 26200.5670

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Jun 13

💪Proud to have helped make Workplace Ninjas Norway 2025 a success!
🙏Big thanks to everyone involved, our sponsors, amazing speakers & all participants.
🥇Sold out + great feedback - can’t wait for next year! #WPNinjasNorway #mvpbuzz #CommunityEngagement

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · Jun 11

#wpninjasno is happening today. Full house when @jankeskanke.com opens the show introducing the keynote from @brinkhoffc.bsky.social and @BhavyaChopra.bsky.social in #Microsoft

#intune #Windows365

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · May 29

It's Ascension Day in Norway today. I am off from work and have dressed up to play for the youngsters confirmation. 🎵
Have a great day 🎸

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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · May 20

With #Intune 2503 + #Windows11 24H2, #LAPS management just got smarter.

In my latest blog:
🔹 New Intune LAPS settings for 24H2 devices
🔹 Support LAPS for devices not on 24H2 (yet)

It's all about moving on while in production.
📖 Read now & drop your questions!

skotheimsvik.no/migrating-to...

Simon does Migrating To The New 24H2 LAPS Settings

The new 24H2 LAPS settings are a game-changer. In this post, I’ll break down the news, what’s improved, and how you can migrate to these powerful new features.

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