Hey there, Let’s discuss how to Allow device name to be sent in Windows diagnostic data in Intune via Setting catalog. Windows diagnostic data refers to the information collected by Microsoft regarding our device, its settings, and capabilities.
This data is essential for maintaining the security of the operating system, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating product improvements. This information includes the fundamental diagnostic data required to ensure your device functions reliably, remains secure from potential threats, and operates smoothly without interruptions.
This data helps monitor performance and detect any issues early on, contributing to the overall health of your device. The settings catalog serves as a comprehensive hub that gathers all the settings you can configure into one accessible location.
This feature streamlines the process of creating policies by allowing us to easily move through and identify all available settings, ensuring that you have all the necessary tools at your fingertips to tailor configurations to your specific needs.
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What is a Diagnostic Data Viewer?
The Diagnostic Data Viewer is a Windows app that lets you review the Windows diagnostic data your device is sending to Microsoft. It groups the information into simple categories based on how Microsoft uses it.
How to Deploy Allow Device Name to be Sent in Windows Diagnostic Data in Intune Via Setting Catalog
To create the policy Allow Device Name to be Sent in Windows Diagnostic Data using the Intune Settings Catalog, We can Start by signing in to the Microsoft Intune Admin Center. Click on the Device then Configuration. Then we need to click New Policy. Select the Platform as Windows 10 and later and Profile as Settings Catalog.
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Basics
Next, we will access the Basic Tab, which is the first tab in the Intune Settings catalog for creating a profile. In this window, enter the Name and Description of your policy; this will help you identify the policy later. Click the Next button to proceed.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Allow Device Name to be Sent in Windows Diagnostic Data | This Policy is created to Allow Device Name to be Sent in Windows Diagnostic Data |
Configuration Settings
Then we move to the next section, Configuration Settings, which is an important part of policy creation. Here, we can choose which settings to configure using the settings catalog. Click on + Add settings to browse or search the catalog for the settings you want to configure.
Setting Picker
Click on +Add settings. We will get a settings window to select the settings. To make it easier, we can search for settings or browse by category. Here, we can choose System settings and Allow Device Name to be Sent in Windows Diagnostic Data Manually.
Configuration Settings
Once you have selected the desired policy, it will be displayed on the configuration page. On this page, we will find a toggle switch that Allowed the option to Allow the Device Name to be Sent in Windows Diagnostic Data manually. Ensure that this switch is turned on if you wish to permit manual entries. After making your adjustments.
When we click on the “i” icon, a popup will appear providing information about the policy. If we want to learn more about the policy CSP, we should click on the “Learn More” button. Then, we can proceed by clicking the “Next” button to continue.
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Policy CSP Info
This policy allows the device name to be sent to Microsoft as part of Windows diagnostic data. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, then device name will not be sent to Microsoft as part of Windows diagnostic data. Here, we can see the policy CSP information in the below screenshot
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/System/AllowDeviceNameInDiagnosticData
Scope Tags
Next, let’s identify the Scope tag within the interface. This section is typically optional, so we commonly choose to skip it. To continue with the process, we will click the “Next” button.
Assignments
In the Assignment section, select the group to which you will assign the policy. Click the “+ Add groups” button under the “Included groups” section and choose your groups from the list. Once we’ve made our selections, click the “Select” button to add the chosen groups to the Assignment tab. Finally, click the “Next” button to proceed.
Review + Create
The “Review + Create” page summarizes our policy and allows us to easily navigate each section. After we have completed all the necessary steps, we click the “Create” button to create the policy.
Policy Status
When, we click the create button, we will receive a notification confirming that the policy allow device name to be sent in Windows diagnostic data created succesfully. After receiving the notification, check the policy on the Intune Portal. To access it, go to Devices and Configuration, search for your policy, and open it.
Device Configuration Profile
The Allow Device Name to be Sent in Windows Diagnostic Data policy has succeeded. We can see two devices marked as successful. If we click on the “view report“, we can see the information about the policy. For more clarification, the screenshot below will be helpful.
Client Side Verification – Event Log
The Intune event ID 813 ensures that a string policy is applied to Windows 10 or 11 devices, showing the exact value of the enforced policy.
- Applications and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > Devicemanagement-Enterprise-Diagnostics-Provider > Admin.
MDM PolicyManager: Set policy int, Policy: (AllowDeviceNamelnDiagnosticData), Area: (System),
EnrollmentID requesting merge: (B1E9301C-8666-412A-BA2F-3BF8A55BFA62), Current User:
(Device), Int: (0x1), Enrollment Type: (0x6), Scope: (0x0).
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP for 10 consecutive years from 2015 onwards. He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.