Question 1

How do I deploy SysOverlay with Microsoft Intune?

Accepted Answer

Provision your org API key to %ProgramData%\SysOverlay\enroll.json or HKLM\Software\SysOverlay\EnrollApiKey before install, then assign the MSI with msiexec /i SysOverlay_*.msi /qn. Use Intune Win32 app packaging or an MSI line-of-business app. Never pass the API key on the msiexec command line.

Question 2

Can SysOverlay replace BGInfo in a GPO or Intune fleet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SysOverlay shows hostname, IP, CPU, RAM, disk, and uptime in a live desktop agent instead of painting a wallpaper bitmap. It auto-starts at logon by default and supports silent install plus org API key provisioning for Home Plus or Pro fleet enrollment.

Question 3

What is the silent install command for SysOverlay?

Accepted Answer

MSI (per-machine): msiexec /i SysOverlay_*_x64_en-US.msi /qn. NSIS (per-user): SysOverlay_*_x64-setup.exe /S. Provision enroll.json or registry API key before first launch for fleet enrollment.

Question 4

Does SysOverlay need Group Policy to refresh desktop stats like BGInfo?

Accepted Answer

No. BGInfo re-renders a bitmap on the wallpaper at each refresh. SysOverlay draws a live overlay that updates in real time — no logon script loop or wallpaper cycle required.

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