2026-01-26

Windows Autopilot - Part 2

In this video, I walk through creating a Windows Autopilot deployment profile and Enrollment Status Page in Microsoft Intune, completing the setup before enrolling the first device.

What's covered:

- Creating a Windows Autopilot deployment profile step by step
- Convert all targeted devices to Autopilot option explained - User driven vs self deploying deployment modes
- Hiding license terms, privacy settings and change account options for a better user experience
- Setting user account type to standard (no admin rights)
- Pre provisioning deployment (formerly White Glove) explained and when to use it
- Configuring device name templates using serial number or custom name with random digits
- Assigning the deployment profile to the dynamic Autopilot group
- Creating an Enrollment Status Page (ESP) profile
- Configuring ESP settings including installation timeout, custom error messages and service desk contact info
- Enabling log collection and diagnostics for troubleshooting during pilot deployments
- Blocking device use until all required apps and profiles are installed
- Setting blocking apps (Microsoft 365 Apps and Company Portal) that must install before user can sign in
- How the only fail collective blocking apps in technician phase option works during pre provisioning
- Summary of all prerequisites completed and confirmed before first device enrollment

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