Standard Desktop Background / Wallpaper
I would like to setup a default desktop background & get it out to all of the machines. So I setup a user configuration to modify the registry: The wallpaper is changing but the image needs to be centered. I've tried all 3 "wallpaperstyle" settings (0,1,2) and the image won't display properly. I need to have it set to "fit" so that the full image is displayed. I have a mix of Win 7 & Win XP. What is the best way to configure this so that it ensures the default background is set each logon
deletion of logfiles - desktop central server
hey guys, we have desktop central. the logs folder has a size of 12 GB <Desktopcentral_Installation_Dir>\DesktopCentral_Server\Logs Is it possible to ? 1. stop the service 2. backup the log folder 3. deleting all logfiles 4. starting the service again
I can't see KB5070773 in the Patch Management tool
Hi, will the KB5070773 update be available in Patch Management soon? This update resolves issues with localhost and USB devices that were caused by the previous KB5066835 update.
status offline after upgrading to Build : 11.4.2528.10
After updating to Build 11.4.2528.10, some Windows computers and servers are shown as offline. Even though they are online and accessible. Of the 70 servers, 28 are offline.
error after updating to Build : 11.4.2528.10
Dear support, After updating to Build 11.4.2528.10, some computers and servers are shown as offline. Even though they are online and accessible. Of the 70 servers, 28 are offline.
11.4.2528.10 agent upgrades failing
since upgrading EC console to version 11.4.2528.10 ive got about 100 windows laptops out of 500 that are stuck failing to upgrade. message says uninstall the agent and reinstall. uninstall from the console does not work, fails to uninstall the agents.
Endpoint Agent
Hey I noticed yesterday that the Endpoint Agent was showing as offline on my workstation. I tried running a repair several times, but they went about halfway and ended. I tried to do an uninstall, reinstall and the uninstall went fine and the reinstall
Deploy app via Software Deployment and read its results
Hi, I created a Deployment package that deploys well but I can only see if the app was installed successfully or not. Its a Dell Configuration package saved as an .exe that after it is installed it's creating a .txt file in the same folder that it was
Using REST API to Send Messages to Endpoint Central Agents
Greetings. We are already working with the ‘Announcement API’ that ManageEngine sended to me, and I have encountered something that poses a challenge for us when sending messages. Specifically, it is this: targetValue (string, required) The list of target
DC Agent System Tray Icon Not Showing Up on Some Computers
Has anyone seen experienced an issue where the DC agent icon doesn't show up in the system tray even though the following processes and service are loaded? Processes: dcagentservice.exe dcagenttrayicon.exe dcondemand.exe Service: ManageEngine Desktop
Endpoint Central Agent Refresh Interval - Default 90 min
Hi, team, In our environment, we handle a significant amount of day-to-day configuration. Is there a chance you could consider developing a feature that allows customers to adjust agent check-in times, similar to what the SoM Replication Policy offers?
EC Server Stopped Notification
Is there a way to set a notification or alert when the EC Server goes down or the service is not running. We had the EC Server Service stop running but I didn't receive a notification about it.
ADD COMPUTER RIGHT
Hello, I want to delegate the right to install agent to a user without giving him administrator right. As I can see in Agent/Computers menu, the option Add Computer(s) isn't available : So, how to delegate the Add Computer right ? Thanks. Regards.
Secondary target
Hi, I'd like to add shortcuts to desktop for an specific user when it logins to an specific machine, I've read the manual but I can't find the "secondary target" configuration. Thanks.
Very Slow data transfer from to/from USB connected devies?
Hi, we're running EC build 11.4.2516.21, and in the months since we upgraded to this version, a number of users have reported really slow transfer speeds when copying files to/from USB storage devices. They are reporting transfer rate maxing out at a
Newest Windows Agent (11.4.2528.10.W) Causing Issues with RDP?
Our cloud instance and agents were just updated on the 19th and since then we've had issues with RDP on almost all of our workstations and servers. We're not 100% certain it's the endpoint agent but we're not aware of any major updates or changes that
Transfer Data Iphone after setup Mdm?
Any ideas on how to pass data from an iphone after having done the configuration and add the phone in the Mdm? I find that after adding them I cannot transfer the data from the old phone to the new one. On behalf of Manage Engine, is there any provision
WinSCP update
the link you provided to download the newest version of WinSCP is incorrect. The link you provided is: https://excellmedia.dl.sourceforge.net/project/winscp/WinSCP/6.5.4/WinSCP-6.5.4-Setup.exe
The "Run as Manageengine" button does not appear.
Hello, After creating a privileged application list, I cannot deploy the policy. Since I cannot distribute it to user computers, the "Run as Manageengine" button does not appear. It was working before, but I started experiencing this problem after updating
Support for Entra ID integration is now available
H its great to see that finally Entra ID is officially supported !! can you let us know if Entra ID Groups are supported and that we can pick up them as target Also is this the official documentation for Cloud version https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/onboarding/how-to/integrating-entra-id.html
Patch deployment - allow user to specify desired time when postponing
Hello everyone. Some of our users have said it would be ideal if when they are prompted to install updates, rather than just having the option to postpone by one or two hours, could they specify an exact time for patch installation to begin? Use cases
End of Support announcement for Windows XP, Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, macOS 10.11, macOS 10.12, and macOS 10.13
Dear Customers, This forum post is to inform you of a significant update regarding our support for legacy operating systems. Effective December 31, 2024, Endpoint Central will officially discontinue support for Windows XP, Vista, Windows Server 2003,
Bitlocker PIN UI
Hello Team. We use the Widows system with Ukrainian language. EC does not currently support it, and our users will offer non-localized EC UI windows. For example - creating a PIN UI. We need to edit the text in this window. I know this is currently not
PXE BOOT
Hi, am I right in thinking I should be able to test TFTP by using tftp -i "ip address" get EFI\Boot\bootx64.efi As I cannot get a response from it, it says connect request failed ?
Patch Tuesday Updates: October 2025
Good day, everyone! Here's a list of the updates released in this month's Patch Tuesday. New OS Security Updates: 42594 - 2025-10 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB5066876) (ESU) (CVE-2025-24052) (CVE-2025-24990)
Software Deployment tab > Deployment > Self-Service Portal missing
Hello, I have the paid ManageEngine Endpoint Central Professional version installed. I went through the steps to have Self-Service Portal enabled in the web GUI. But, under the deployment tab under settings, there is no new tab for Self-Service Portal.
Excluding singel computer from restart
Hi all, I have the requirement to exclude one Computer from the automated restart after updates. Normally we do the restarts on Sundays but this special occasion one PC has to run throughout the weekend. How can I do that? Thank you.
Inventory custom data
How I can use Desktop Central to collect custom inventory data from endpoints and create a reports based on this information? Eg. I want to check if custom registry key exists at endpoint and create a report based on this.
Application Control - Blocking File Paths in User Profile
I'd like to block executables from running in %USERPROFILE%\Downloads or C:\Users\*\Downloads to avoid users from running executables they may have inadvertently downloaded. Is there a way to do such a thing with Application Control? Other applications
MDM Disconnect / Remove from Computers
I'm looking for the correct way to disconnect the EC MDM profile from computers remotely. I see the deprovision option in MDM for a computer, but I don't want to remove any data just the MDM profile itself. Is there also a way to turn off MDM auto enrollment
endpoint central migration when there is separate SQL server data base
Hi, I was reviewing the documentation on Endpoint Central migration, and I noticed that it doesn’t provide any guidance on what to do when the database is hosted on a separate Windows server (i.e., the application and database are on different machines).
Distribution servers
So we are launching more domains with DTC. Unlike our other Domain Deployments these new segments are physically separated from our primary network. We do have a very small IP space that is interconnected. So we can put a DTC server in each location and
How to handle package install failure when package is already installed?
New to EC and using a Gemini for a lot of guidance. I have a package I'm deploying. The package installs successfully when it's a new install but in subsequent checkins it shows as failed. I assume because the package has already been installed. The reason
Enrolling Macs
I have installed Endpoint Central on a couple of Macs and reset the enrollment with the root user, but one of the Macs has presented the user with this enrollment dialogue which they cannot get past. They are offsite. The Mac is in Apple Business Manager
Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU)
Once Windows 10 support ends, if we have machines enrolled into extended security updates from Microsoft for Windows 10 will those updates be in Endpoint Central Patch Management to deploy to these Windows 10 systems? Or will we have to manually update
Prohibited software
Just wondering why none of the Xbox things are not listed in the Prohibited Software list...? Maybe that is something that can be added to the list?
Scanning endpoints to verify whether a file exists
We have an estate of 600+ endpoints to which we have pushed a specific file. We would like to scan these endpoints to confirm that the new file now exists on each endpoint and compile the results into a report. From what I can see, the file scan function
Scanning endpoints to verify whether a file exists
We are looking to scan our endpoints for a file and looking to know the files creation date. I found this post which gives me most of the info I need, I'm just missing the additional info in the query for the report. https://pitstop.manageengine.com
Windows 11 25h2
hi MS just rollout the package for 25h2, will it be available soon ? https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5054156-feature-update-to-windows-11-version-25h2-by-using-an-enablement-package-4d307e2d-3028-4323-bb46-552cff491643
PATCH VULNERABILITY SEVERITY CRITERIA
Hello, Can you describe how the severity criteria is calculated ? Why some vulnerability have unrated value ? Thanks. Patrick
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