Pckgr Blog

  • Edge and WebView2 x86 or x64? Why Registry Detection Falls Short in Intune

    When deploying Microsoft Edge and WebView2 via Intune, traditional detection rules can fail due to inconsistent registry values that don’t indicate application architecture. A proposed solution involves using the PE header trick, which confirms the binary’s architecture, ensuring that updates target the correct version and architecture, preventing app malfunctions.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Tracking and Patching CVEs in Pckgr Portal

    Pckgr Portal enhances endpoint management by streamlining the patching process for vulnerable applications. Users can easily identify and remediate vulnerabilities with just a click. The platform tracks installed apps and matches them with CVE data, enabling efficient updates or uninstalls of risky software. It currently supports Windows desktop applications.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Introducing Wingetly – Search Every Winget App in One Place

    In todays blog we have something a little different to share. We have just launched Wingetly, a free community resource that lets you search and bundle apps from the Microsoft Windows Package Manager (Winget) catalog right inside a web browser. If you have ever tried to find a specific app in the Winget repository, or…

    Thomas Mahony

  • How We Kept Breaking Cursor With Our Own Patching Tool And then Fixed it

    The author discusses a recurring issue with updating the Cursor app, an Electron-based code editor, through Microsoft Intune. The problem arose from running the app while updating, causing file errors. The solution was to use Pckgr’s “Allow Defer Close Apps” feature, preventing broken installations and enhancing update reliability.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Stage Your Application Rollouts with the Pilot Group Feature in Pckgr

    Pckgr’s Pilot Group feature allows IT administrators to stage application updates by first testing them on a selected group of devices or users. This approach ensures a smoother rollout by letting teams address potential issues before a wider deployment. The feature enhances control, risk mitigation, and efficient management of updates via Intune.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Boosting Your Intune App Deployment with the Company Portal & Pckgr

    Microsoft Intune simplifies app management for IT administrators across various devices, with the Company Portal acting as a central hub for employees to enroll devices, access, and manage apps. Integrating Pckgr enhances this process by automating packaging and deployment, ensuring a secure and efficient application distribution experience.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Important Update to Winget Pre-Install for New Device Deployments

    Pckgr has issued an important update to its Winget Pre-Install setup to resolve compatibility issues following Microsoft’s Winget version 1.9.25180. This update ensures new devices using Autopilot install the correct MS Redistributable version, preventing deployment failures. Additionally, Pckgr introduces a Private Repository for enhanced control over application management, ideal for business users.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Introducing Pckgr’s New Custom Application Feature for Intune Deployment

    Pckgr introduces the Custom Applications feature for Business plan users, allowing them to upload and automate application packaging for deployment via Microsoft Intune. This drag-and-drop tool enhances flexibility by easing the deployment process, ensuring security through automated testing, and enabling customizable metadata for tailored application management.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Introducing Private Hosted Applications: A Premium Alternative for Application Deployment

    Pckgr introduces Private Hosted Applications for Business plan customers, providing a stable and controlled deployment experience. This feature eliminates external dependencies by securely hosting third-party installers, optimizing integration with Microsoft Intune. Benefits include increased reliability, faster response times, delayed updates, and a growing library of applications, enhancing deployment options alongside Winget-based deployments.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Effortless MacOS App Updates with Pckgr’s “Update Only” Feature

    The new “Update Only” feature for MacOS applications allows users to efficiently update existing apps without unnecessary installations. It checks for the app’s presence before attempting updates, ensuring devices not running the app remain unaffected. Users can monitor deployment progress for clarity and accuracy, making updates seamless and manageable.

    Thomas Mahony