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Alber
Iron Contributor
Jul 25, 2022
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Does Windows Autopatch support DIY build PCs?

Hi,   I have some DIY build PCs enrolled and managed by Intune. They don't have effective values (but not blank) of serial number, manufacturer and model. Looks like following pic in Intune porta...
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    Andre Della Monica
    Sep 22, 2022
    Alber - Today we use serial number, manufacturer and model to differentiate devices that are generated from device emulators we currently support (device emulators that generate serial numbers, manufacturer and model). We're considering a change on that logic in a near future to allow devices to be registered with Autopatch even no serial number, manufacturer or model is generated by the device emulator. Stay tuned for that change.
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Alber
Iron Contributor
Jul 27, 2022

Seems like no one (but me) use DIY build PCs in enterprise workspace.

Sounds reasonable.

I may try to use more brand pre-built PC from now on.

 

But I still need an explanation and suggestion about the problem above.

 

And I wonder why Windows Autopatch requires more information than Windows Autopilot and Intune?

Intune and AAD device IDs should be enough to identify every single device without a need of serial number, manufacturer and model, isn't it?