Pckgr Blog

  • 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

  • Introducing the Pckgr Portal: Lightweight, Affordable Device Management

    The Pckgr Portal has launched as a lightweight, affordable device management platform for managing Windows fleets. It simplifies app management with over 700 pre-built applications and offers features like Smart Patch for streamlined updates and a self-service app store. The portal enhances fleet visibility while maintaining privacy in remote access, catering to smaller teams and…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Wireshark Explained – Why Your MSI Deployment Fails with a 1603 Error

    Deploying Wireshark via Microsoft Intune can lead to installation failures due to the presence of two distinct Windows installers—EXE and MSI—that cannot coexist. Users often install the EXE manually, causing the MSI deployment to fail with a 1603 error. Identifying the installed variant helps resolve these conflicts and streamline future deployments.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Winget Explained – Installer hash does not match

    The blog discusses the frustrating mismatched hash issue faced by IT admins using Winget for application installations. It explains how Winget’s security mechanisms prevent installations when an installed file’s hash does not match the expected value, often due to vendors using static download links. The article offers solutions for resolving this error.

    Thomas Mahony

  • How to Package FortiClient VPN for Intune

    This guide explains how to deploy FortiClient VPN via Intune despite the lack of a standalone MSI file. It details extracting the MSI from the FortiClient online installer and using the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool to create an Intune-compatible package, streamlining the deployment process for IT administrators.

    Thomas Mahony

  • How to cleanup device applications using Intune and Pckgr

    This post explores how to use Pckgr in conjunction with Intune to automate the uninstallation of applications, specifically focusing on removing Zoom. It highlights the importance of targeting the correct installation type (user vs. system) and emphasizes Pckgr’s dual capabilities for software management, including patching and cleanup.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Allow Users to Uninstall Applications from the Company Portal via Intune

    The new feature in the Company Portal allows users to uninstall applications independently, enhancing self-service IT capabilities. This improvement reduces device bloat and minimizes helpdesk tickets, providing users more control over their devices. It is especially beneficial for organizations adopting a self-service model, promoting efficient application management.

    Thomas Mahony

  • How to remove Pre-Installed Microsoft Store Apps with Intune

    The blog discusses a new Intune feature for removing pre-installed Windows apps like Xbox and Solitaire, helping to reduce bloatware. It outlines the setup process, testing on devices, and challenges faced, especially the need for Windows 11 Enterprise and version 25H2. Key findings reveal that including Teams in the removal policy hinders its installation.

    Thomas Mahony