Customer HubAvailable actions
Relution provides a wide range of remote actions to centrally manage and secure Windows devices. These functions support central administration, increase security and simplify deployment and troubleshooting in corporate or educational environments. The actions can be applied to a single device or, via multiple selection in the device list, to several devices at once. They can also be triggered by event or on a schedule through device group membership: Device group actions →
The action dialog is opened under Devices → Inventory via Apply action, either for the devices selected in the list or in the detail view of a device. The following list summarizes all device actions currently supported for Windows devices in Relution:
Available Device Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Remove app | Uninstalls selected apps from the device. MSI, EXE and WinGet apps from the Relution Store can be removed. According to the notice in the action dialog, the apps are removed only for the currently managed user; other users can still see and use them. Use case: Removes unwanted or outdated apps. Requirement: Relution Companion; Windows 10 version 1511 or later, not available for Windows Home. |
| Add Accounts | Adds new local user accounts to the device. A User name and Password are specified for each account; the Administrator toggle grants the account administrator rights. If the password does not meet the complexity requirements set on the device, the account is not added. Use case: Onboarding new users with separate local profiles. Requirement: Windows 10 version 1803 or later, not available for Windows Home. |
| Enable Bitlocker | Enables BitLocker on one or more drives and starts encryption. For each drive, the drive letter (e.g. C:) and the Protector are specified: Recovery Password or TPM (operating system drive only). With Used space only, only the used space is encrypted instead of the full drive.Use case: Adds protection by encrypting the drives. Additional info: If Recovery Password is selected as protector, the recovery password is generated automatically and saved in the device details in Relution. Requirement: Relution Companion. |
| Disable Bitlocker | Disables BitLocker on one or more drives. Use case: Removes protection by decrypting the specified drives. Requirement: Relution Companion. |
| Wipe device | Resets the device to factory settings and deletes all data. Use case: Prepares for re-use or removes compromised systems. Caution: All data is deleted permanently! Requirement: Windows 10 version 1709 or later, also available for Windows Home. |
| Reboot device | Restarts the device. Use case: Applies changes or resolves system issues. |
| Locate device | Queries the current location of the device. Use case: Helps track and recover lost or stolen devices. Note: Requires an internet connection and enabled location services. |
| Scan Device | Starts a Microsoft Defender scan for malware and security threats. The Scan Type is either Quick Scan or Full Scan. Use case: Ensures compliance and detects threats. Note: Microsoft Defender is the antivirus software built into Windows. Requirement: Windows 10 version 1809 or later, also available for Windows Home. |
| Refresh device info | Updates the device information stored in Relution. Use case: Keeps device info up to date. |
| Deploy Office 365 | Installs Office 365 for Business on the device. Install Office 365 Configuration uploads a Configuration XML created in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center (config.office.com). Clear Office installation data removes the installation data on the device so that a failed installation can be attempted again; optionally, the installed Office suite is uninstalled in the process without losing any files.Use case: Easy deployment of Office 365 on company devices. Requirement: Windows 10 version 1703 or later, not available for Windows Home. |
| Reset password (Windows) | Sets a new password for a local user account on the device. The user name and the new password are specified. Use case: Support for forgotten or locked passwords. Requirement: Relution Companion. |
| Execute PowerShell script | Runs a PowerShell script managed in Relution on the device. Optionally, Command line arguments, Environment variables and a Timeout (in minutes) are set. Use case: Automates complex configuration tasks. Note: PowerShell knowledge required. Requirement: Relution Companion; Windows 10 version 1511 or later, not available for Windows Home. |
| Deploy Relution store app | Installs an app from the Relution Store on the device. The available types are Deploy Microsoft Store app, Install MSI app, Install exe and Deploy winget app; each type requires its own permission. The apps are installed system-wide, except for WinGet apps, which are installed for the logged-in user. Use case: Distributes company-approved apps on Windows devices. Requirement: Windows 10 version 1511 or later, not available for Windows Home. MSI, EXE and WinGet apps require the Relution Companion. |
Requirements
Several actions are executed exclusively by the Relution Companion for Windows →: Remove app, Enable Bitlocker, Disable Bitlocker, Reset password (Windows), Execute PowerShell script and the deployment of MSI, EXE and WinGet apps via Deploy Relution store app.
Some actions require a minimum version and edition of Windows. The action dialog marks the supported editions with badges. On Windows Home, Remove app, Add Accounts, Deploy Office 365, Execute PowerShell script and Deploy Relution store app are not available: Windows Home limitations →