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Discussion
2 weeks ago

Bitlocker not enabled

Hey guys, I set up a Bitlocker policy as follows: On my device details it says:   But It never got activated. If I check manage-bde -status, its not encrypted.   Windows 11 Standard User   Thanks for your help    

Discussion
3 weeks ago

Where can I find my Windows 11 product key?

For those who’ve reinstalled Windows 11, how did you go about finding your product key? I've come across a few methods but I’m not sure which one is the most reliable. Just trying to avoid running into issues mid-install. Can anyone please help me with how to find the product key or share any relevant…

Discussion
4 weeks ago

Sleep v/s Hibernate

I’ve always used Sleep mode on my windows laptop, but recently came across something saying hibernate is better if you're stepping away for longer. What’s the actual difference between the two?

Discussion
4 weeks ago

BitLocker drives locked after reboot?

When I tried to decrypt the drive, I got an error saying it’s locked and needs to be unlocked before proceeding and the action failed as well.  Thing is - I’ve been using Hexnode to manage Bitlocker, and this is the first time my drives got locked like this. Normally, I can access everything right…

Discussion
4 weeks ago

New BitLocker actions just dropped in Hexnode

Hi everyone! We’re excited to announce the launch of new and improved BitLocker actions for Windows devices in Hexnode. We’ve enhanced the Force BitLocker Encryption remote action. Previously, it supported only OS and fixed drives, but now you can encrypt all types of drives, giving you the flexibility to secure exactly what you need. But…

Discussion
1 month ago

It’s Windows’ turn to get those browsers on track with Web Content Filtering!

Hexnode UEM now supports blocklisting and allowlisting web URLs on Windows devices across multiple browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Whether restricting access to distracting websites in a corporate environment or enforcing safe browsing policies in schools, this update makes it simple and effective. Key supported features include: Supports different URL types:…

Discussion
1 month ago

Action History

Hi, I was just deploying some actions and policies to our managed Windows devices. Some actions were taking a while, so I applied those actions again. In the Action History, I noticed a Cancelled status with an info button. Is this the same as Failed status? What’s the difference between the two?

Discussion
1 month ago

Stuck decrypting the C drive

I tried decrypting the C: drive using the force bitlocker decryption remote action, but it failed. Got an error saying the OS drive can't be decrypted until auto-unlock is cleared for all drives.  What exactly is auto-unlock? Is it the same as locking/unlocking a drive? 

Discussion
1 month ago

BitLocker encryption for Windows got more flexible!

Securing Windows devices with BitLocker is now more adaptable than ever. Hexnode UEM now supports BitLocker encryption for standard users, giving admins the power to enforce encryption even when the signed-in user doesn’t have administrative privileges. This is a game-changer for organizations with limited-access user environments, helping maintain security without compromising control. What’s new? The…

Ideation
1 year ago

Feature request: Enable custom scripts auto-trigger for the new group members.

We're currently trying to create a proper Windows PC onboarding mechanics. During this phase we need to have several applications installed depending on a group membership. Because of the Hexnode limitations we aren't able to properly configure auto-deployment for some applications. Those ones can be installed via ps1 script for sure, but we need to…

Ideation
2 years ago

Windows Group Policy Objects functionality

I think it would be a killer feature for managing Windows systems if you could add Group Policy Objects functionality to Hexnode MDM. It will require major work in the Windows Agent but I think this could really set you apart from the competition. Suggestion on how to implement it: Give the Hexnode admin the…