remote_wipe.ps1

remote_wipe.ps1

Initiates a remote wipe of the Windows device using the MDM RemoteWipe CSP.

Overview

Initiates a remote wipe of the Windows device using the MDM RemoteWipe CSP. This completely erases all data on the device and resets it to factory state.

WARNING: THIS ACTION IS IRREVERSIBLE

ALL DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE PERMANENTLY DELETED

Purpose

Initiates a remote wipe of the Windows device using the MDM RemoteWipe CSP. This completely erases all data on the device and resets it to factory state.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10/11 (MDM enrolled or Azure AD joined)
• Administrator privileges
• Device must have MDM RemoteWipe capability

Configuration

Required Inputs

None

Behavior

1. Creates CIM session to local MDM namespace
2. Retrieves MDM_RemoteWipe instance
3. Invokes the doWipeMethod
4. Device begins factory reset process

Security Notes

• THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE OPERATION
• Use only on lost/stolen devices or for secure decommissioning
• Cannot be undone once initiated
• Ensure proper authorization before running

Exit Codes

• 0 = Wipe initiated successfully
• 1 = Failure (CIM session, instance not found, or wipe failed)

Example Output

[ INITIALIZING REMOTE WIPE ]
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CIM Session          : Created
MDM Instance         : Found

[ EXECUTING WIPE ]
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Status               : Invoking doWipeMethod...
Result               : Wipe initiated successfully

[ FINAL STATUS ]
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REMOTE WIPE INITIATED - DEVICE WILL RESET

[ SCRIPT COMPLETED ]
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Version History

• 2024-12-01 v1.0.0 - Initial release - migrated from SuperOps

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