Using Custom User Group with Self Service Portal
Hi. I am unable install packages using the Self Service Portal when using User Groups. The packages install without problems when using Computer Groups but fail with User Groups. I have tried selecting install as System User, Target User....I even create
Specific Information from Logfiles
Hello, for an external reporting Tool i need the following information on the Client PC. Please help me find these informations. 1.) How many and which patches are pending 2.) Is currently a patching process active 3.) When was the last time the system
Remote Control says connected but doesn't fully load
We have rebooted our server, rebooted our machines, cleared cache on our browsers and tried different browsers and still can not fully load a remote control session. Is there something going on with Endpoint Central?
DLP policy conflict
Dear Support Team, I am experiencing a critical issue with the DLP agent where multiple policies with different enforcement actions are not functioning correctly. Problem Description: I have deployed two DLP policies to a client endpoint with the following
Upgrade to 11.4.2528.23 caused most remote laptops to go offline
We upgraded to on-prem Endpoint Central Enterprise Edition to Version11.4.2528.23 last week. Now most of out external laptops are now offline. Which URL should we be using for updates? I notice dramatical different versions and Readme's https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/service-packs.html
Server Upgrade Causing Agents Offline
Hi, We recently upgraded our server build from 11.4.2534.01 to 11.4.2540.07 and that was successful. However, some of our agents started auto-upgrading to the latest version 11.4.2540.07 and now they are showing offline. The agents running the old version
Error while unpacking - Asset Explorer
Hello, We are trying to install Asset Explorer in a server but when we try to do the installation we get an error saying “Error While Unpacking”, we have run the program as administrator, the proxy is disabled. What could be causing this? And how can
Error while unpacking - Asset Explorer
Hello, We are trying to install Asset Explorer in a server but when we try to do the installation we get an error saying “Error While Unpacking”, we have run the program as administrator, the proxy is disabled. What could be causing this? And how can
New feature release: Device Timeline – Visualize, trace, and troubleshoot issues faster
Hello everyone, We're excited to introduce Device Timeline, a major upgrade to Endpoint Central’s DEX module that gives IT teams a clearer, more intuitive way to investigate performance issues.This is currently available for cloud users only. This feature
ntermittent “Scanning Timed Out” errors on macOS devices
What we’ve confirmed so far: The issue is intermittent and device-specific Network connectivity is healthy Required ports are open and reachable to the cloud servers Other Macs on the same network are scanning successfully Because of this, it doesn’t
dcswmeter.exe Process?
What does the process dcswmeter.exe do?
How to deploy BGInfo (or similiar) by Endpoint Central
Hello, In order to deploy a computer information to all equipments managed by Endpoint Central, we would like to deploy or define a box into desktop computers with basic information that Helpdesk request to user when they open a request. We're analyzing
Patch Tuesday Updates: December 2025
Good day, everyone! Here's a list of the updates released in this month's Patch Tuesday. New OS Security Updates: 43062 - 2025-12 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB5071501) (ESU) (CVE-2025-54100) 43063
Error User
Hello Support Team, We are facing an issue while performing a Domain Scan in Desktop Central integrated with ServiceDesk Plus. Error message: “FAILURE: Your account is not available in the Desktop Central to proceed this operation. Exception while assigning
Jira Cloud Integration with Endpoint Central On-Prem
I'm trying get the Jira integration setup with out On Prem Endpoint Central server. Our Jira instance is cloud based. I have the API key setup and it says our Jira URL is reachable. Based on the Endpoint Central documentation on the Jira integration,
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
How to automatically restart services when down and be alerted?
I would like to know how to be alerted if a windows service like RDP for example, goes down, and how to have endpoint central restart it after X amount of time, and be alerted if that fails also. Is this possible?
How do I deploy a script to the self-service portal?
I have a single one-line command I want to deploy to the self service portal, so that if users run into a certain problem, they go to the SSP and click Install and it fixes the problem. Its not an executable or deployment package or anything, just a single
Force Client to switch Remoteoffice
Hello We have several remote offices, each defined by its own IP scope, and everything works fine in general. However, I need to know how I can manually trigger the IP scope check on the client — either through a parameter in an executable file or by
Block USB on Mac
We have successfully deployed a configuration policy to our Windows Devices which stops them from using USB Mass Storage. I have been trying to replicate this for MacBook's but so far haven't found a solution. The only article I could find stated that
Asset Explorer won't analize device.
Hello, We have Asset explorer, and we're using Endpoint Central's agent to add devices to it. The issue we're having is when we manually try to analyse devices, we get the following error: The version of Asset Explorer is 7.6 7650 and the Endpoint Central's
Mac Screensaver
I am trying to configure a screensaver for all of our Macbooks. We have one for Windows and need to replicate this to MacOS. I have been unable to find anything in the configurations. Is there a script or something that I can use to have a screensaver
Stop patching being deployed to computer that don't ESU license
Is there a way to stop patches being deployed to Windows 10 computers that don't have ESU licenses? From memory there was a patch for Windows 7 and 2012 R2 or something we deployed that stopped these computers receiving these updates that they can't
Endpoint Central showing application installed
Endpoint Central showing application were installed when there isn't anyone logged in, and when we look at installed programs the apps aren't listed. We have been getting these emails daily. Some say app installed, others say app uninstalled. Some have
Auto Update for Minor Fixes not working?
Hi all, we are currently sitting on version 11.4.2528.16, and I can see there is 11.4.2528.19 available. Ever since I upgraded ME Endpoint Central to .16 I had "Auto Update for Minor Fixes" on and scheduled - however it seems that this option isn't working.
Computer without EC agent installed report in AD
Hello, I was searching for this feature for a while. Is there a way to get this report? AD sync is running.
Endpoint Central Jira integration broken in Chrome
In Chrome I get this... In Edge it works... I am Running
Agent Troubleshooting Tool reports endpointcentral-agent1.manageengine.eu unauthorised
So, I'm looking at a couple of problems. The two issues are: 1. The self serve icon not appearing (running the tray icon exe brings it back, not sure if that sticks) 2. Machines seem to have re-registered themselves, but not completely. So I've got one
Agent linked to DS cannot upgrade from WAN ?
Hi, Is anybody can confirm me that a computer agent attached to a distribution server can upgrade its agent version through WAN or it must be done with the Distribution server ? I mean I have a lot of remote offices, where a distribution server is installed
SOM Computer API
We are trying to get a system sorted to be able to delete a device from Endpoint Central Via API to make it automated into a script. When searching for a device to delete it seems that it will only scan 1 page, then give up. If i change my $page = 1 to
Show Client Agent logs in System Manager
It would be helpful if you could view the local UEM agent logs (C:\Program Files (x86)\ManageEngine\UEMS_Agent\logs) of a computer via the System Manager, because normal User have no Permission to view the Logs and Helpdesk must login separately.
SERVICE PACK URL
Hello, I can see there are 2 URLs to search service pack for Endpoint Central : https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/service-packs1.html https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/service-packs.html Can you explain me the differences
How to remove DEX/ECEAService from all agents
A while back after it was added I found I could uninstall the ECEAService from all my deployed agents through an option on the console - I don't need or want this, I'm a homelab user and all it did was cause CPU/memory spikes on all the machines infested
Patch Tuesday Updates: November 2025
Good day, everyone! Here's a list of the updates released in this month's Patch Tuesday. New OS Security Updates: 42869 - 2025-11 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB5068908) (ESU) 42870 - 2025-11 Security
Is there a way to report on ESU installed devices?
We purchased ESU licenses and installing them. Is there a way to report on ESU installed devices? To find out if we missed any devices? Thank you.
End of Support Announcement for macOS Mojave(10.14) and Catalina (10.15)
We’d like to inform you that support for macOS Mojave (10.14) and macOS Catalina (10.15) will be officially discontinued effective March 1, 2026. This is applicable for both Endpoint Central on-premises and cloud versions. Reason for This Change Apple
Issue with Naming Sequence Overwriting in ManageEngine
Dear Team Kindly need your usual support in resolving an We have an issue related to overwriting when we add a new Linux server to our ManageEngine asset. For example, we have list of servers devices : when we add a server to ManageEngine, it automatically
Will DesktopCentral supports ACME/Let's Encrypt?
Hi there! Do you have a plan to support Let's Encrypt certificate (through automatic renew) for DesktopCentral? Thanks Sylvain
Expanded Exploit Coverage for CVEs
Previously, CVE information was fetched from a limited number of sources, which caused many detected CVEs in the product to have their exploit status marked as Not Available. We have now expanded our data coverage by integrating several additional sources.
Endpoint Central delivered 442% ROI according to Forrester Total Economic Impact study
We are excited to share that we recently commissioned a Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study to evaluate the potential benefits that organizations can achieve using Endpoint Central. The study found that interviewed organizations using Endpoint
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