Login to DC using a domain account does not work
Hi, I cannot get the login to DC using a domain account to work, i have no limitation on "LogOnTo", domain scan etc works, so it seems the AD is defined correctly, any direction? Thanks, Shmaya
System Scan
Hello, Is it possible to change the default time when a system scan is run? Currently the scan occurs during a busy time of the day for my customers and causes the pc's to slow down.
Executing Scripts Via Configuration or Software Deployment
I've had issues with a configuration script that is no longer working. It could have been due to the upgrade to version 10 of DC or a UAC group policy. Computer Configuration/Policies/Windows Settings/Security Settings/Local Policies/Security Options/User Account Control The full policy is this: User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account Enabled User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation
WAN Agent and Server Communication
Hello, We have a scenario where we have Desktop Central and a Distribution Server installed. We have sites where the agent won't be able to communicate directly with the main server but have no problems communicating through the Distribution Server. Will this configuration work? IE: WAN Agent ----> Distribution Server (Works) WAN Agent ----> Main Server (No routing) Thanks!
How to decline a patch for a particular OU
How do I decline a patch? Having some issues getting rid of the Preview of monthly update patches.
Webserver port chnaged?
Hi During the latest update to build 10.0.82 the upgrade went fine, however desktop central will no longer start up. I've noticed that this is due to the web console is now looking at port 10 for http and https which is incorrect. I've checked the websetting.conf and the http and https setting in there are the correct settings so wondering where is it getting the settings to say use port 10?
How to order configurations?
I am using DesktopCentral for almost two years now, but what I couldn't achieve was to deploy several configurations and expect them to be applied "chronologically". What I did: 1. Config, SW install to all machines - save + deploy via scheduler to next day, 01 am 2. Config, SW install to half of the machines - save + deploy via scheduler to next day, 02 am 3. Config, SW install to only few machines - save + deploy via scheduler to next day, 03 am What I would expect is: Client starts up, Agent looks
Folder Operation Adds "/" to end of path resulting in errors
Hello The Folder Operations to Rename and Delete a Folder automatically add a "/" to the end of the path when using a system variable on save, thus resulting in an error in the configuration like "Source folder not found" My Configuration: Folder Operation - Rename a Folder Source Folder: $userlocalappdata\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default New Folder Name: Backup_Default Upon Saving, and deploying the configuration to a test user, it results in an error "Source folder not found" however when modifying
Agent Status Down
I have pushed agent installation task from the DC admin console & it is failed. as DC admin we used normal domain account. After that i have added that account to the target machine (agent install machine) administrator group. then installation was successful.
Help with transferring files to central repository
I have a script that runs on every server and spits out a file with data. What I am trying to is have DTC move all of these files to a central file repository on a file share. I keep running into errors and i was curious what would be the correct way to get that configured.
DC Service is Stopped
Hi, DC service suddenly stopped even after I restart it turns back to square one. I have restarted the system and also tried everything to make it running but couldn't have any success. regards, Shahzad
Configuration Manager - IP Printer - Windows 10
Hello, In my environment we do not have a domain so I use a configuration to deploy printers by IP. It worked great for XP and 7 however now that I'm moving to Window 10 I'm having issues. With Windows 10 I receive the error: "Device Drivers Installation Failed: No mapping between accounts names and security IDs was done." I've tried just about everything I can find in forums with no luck. The script runs fine on a Windows 7 PC. Any thoughts? Greg
Migrating Desktop Central 92027 to Desktop Central 10079
Hello, We installed a new server and installed the latest version of Desktop Central. We don't want to upgrade from build 92027 to 10079. We also want to use a specific SQL Server instead of a local installation of SQL or PGSQL Thank you! Kind regards, Lisandro
Deleting Firefox user.js
Hi, We try to push a default company homepage link to all our users browser (IE, Chrome & Firefox), but we got a problem on which the proxy port change from 8080 (our proxy port) into port 80 in all of the browsers while we only change the home page section and leave others option into "preserve client setting". Another problem is when we try to change the 80 port back into 8080 in Firefox, the change can't be permanent, even we close and reopen Firefox, it keeps show port 80. Any idea how to accomplish
Rename Computer - with renamecomputervbs find in script repository
Hi i want to use the script rename computer find in script repositoru on my desktop central is it possible with this script to use a random name for each machine ? the script: 'It is recommended to test the script on a local machine for its purpose and effects. 'ManageEngine Desktop Central will not be responsible for any 'damage/loss to the data/setup based on the behavior of the script. 'Description - Script to change computer name of the local machine. 'Parameters - New computer name, Username
Migrate DC DB from postgres to MSSQL
Hello, I'm trying to migrate Desktop Central DB from PGsql to MSSQL. I've followed the steps provided on the Admin manual of DB migration. But. First, I couldn't find the batch file with migrate pg to MSSQL, it only available the batch migrateDBtoPostgres.bat. when I run the mentioned batch file, I get DC is successfully stopped and nothing happens after. how to perform the migrate? please assist. Regards, Mohammed
Shortcut Icon
When creating a Shortcut on desktop and you Browse and select an Icon, the Icon you select does NOT transfer to the Shortcut
What to do with this error ? Am installing desktop central for first time
Multiple connections to a server or shared resource by the same user, using more than one user name, are not allowed. Disconnect all previous connections to the server or shared resource and try again
Deploying Configurations - Concurrent push count
Good morning, When deploying a configuration to a large number of computers, how many machines will it actually process at one time? Say I'm targeting 1500 machines... will it push to groups of 10, 25, 40 at once? I know I've seen this answer somewhere before, but I am unable to find it now. Thank you, J.W.
Sophos Removal Script not working in DTC but works fine as script
Hi, I have been trying to remove sophos from all my computers to install McAfee. I have a script that when I run normally on a pc will remove sophos no issue so thought great will just add the script to DTC so I setup new software configuration added the script and tested it on a number of computers the script starts off fine stops the services but fails to run the next part of removing the software. If I copy the same script to the computer and run it then it does the uninstall fine just not from
script to configure a agent .
Dear Team do anyone have a sample script through which I can allow a user to download a agent and install the same using a click operation .On the desktop the agent can be installed only if log has a admin . Do we have sample script. Regards Manish.
Software Deployment - Access Denied for one of the package
We are trying to deploy a couple of .exe files to around 30 workstations. For around 3 workstations, one of the .exe files would fail with the error "Access Denied". No matter how many times we retry, that specific package will always fail with "Access Denied". The same package can deploy to the rest of the workstations without a problem. And that package had also been deployed to the failed workstations before successfully. But upon redeployment they have a high chance to fail with that error. At
No Targets Available Issue
Good Morning everyone, I'm trying to roll out a package for a specific department in my company. I got the package attached to the configuration and everything looks good. I'm able to select the department I want to deploy it to under the correct domain as well. When I do inevitably click on the deploy button to start the process the configuration details come up with a "no targets available" message and then it'll just sit there at the "Ready to execute" status until I either suspend the configuration,
Domain Password Change
We recently changed out Active Directory admin account password. I am now receiving a warning in Desktop Central that Password Changed The password of the following domains have changed. Update the new password. Can someone point me to the area where I update this password in Desktop Central? Thank you Darren
Why cant I use batch scripts?
Hello, I'm having trouble with custom scripts. I'm trying to use a custom script in the Post-Deployment activities. And I keep getting the same error message: "Invalid command line argument. Consult the Windows Installer SDK for detailed command line help." At first I started with the correct script I wanted to deploy and got that error message. And then I tried it with the most basic script I could make, which is just a batch Hello World: @echo "Hello World" And I still keep getting the same error.
How can you identify the source of a software uninstall that was not requested or initiated by an Administrator
Encountered multiple computers that had Office 2013 uninstalled for no reason or scheduled event. The logs show Desktop Central initiate the uninstall, but no additional information was provided.
where is the configurations store?
hello I have one problem, I do the configuration for block exe from configuration>template and assign this policy for one of my members but I Need to refuse this and delete but I do not know where is it store ?please help me because I don not what to delete the register key from that computer.
Desktop Central MSP - Need to change a distribution server
We have an existing distribution server for an organization, whose machines are all part of Desktop Central MSP. However, we are getting rid of the local distribution server (not the MSP server) and replacing it with a new local distribution server. The question is, will we need to uninstall all the existing agents in DC MSP and re-install them with the new distribution server? Or do we need to point the agents to the new server only? Or is there nothing we need to do? I appreciate the help.
Deleting a folder on multiple computers
I need to delete a zipped folder on multiple computers. I understand that I go and create a new configuration, then choose "Delete Folder" but I can't figure out what to put in the source folder screen. How to you put something like \\192.168.x.x\c\foldername if it's on multiple computers? Any help is appreciated. Darren
Migrating from PostgreSQL to MsSQL
We have decided to migrate from our desktop central database from PostgreSQL to MsSQL . What is the right/best way to do that? Are there any manuals/tech documents? Could someone point me to the right direction?
Configuration - Scheduler: Setup Weekly Reboot
Hello there, Within the configuration manager, I am looking for directions on manage engine on how to add a scheduler task that will shut down all computers on a Sunday. As you are aware, Windows allows for scheduled tasks such as reboots/shutdowns on a given day. An example of how to do this on a Windows computer: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/schedule-shutdown-restarts-windows-7-task-schedular Before you reply, please be aware I am fully aware that there is a feature within Manage Engine Desktop
How to customize report email signature
I have report scheduled to be sent every Friday to email users attached as PDF file, but email body contains following generic signature Regards, Desktop Central Team. I want this to be changed to something more specific to my organization, how do I do that?
Moving Database failing at first step
Server 1 MS Server 2012R2= Database Server with Microsoft SQL 2014 (wsus database is the only database on it right now) Server 2 MS Server 2012R2= DesktopCentral 9.0.0 and wsus (wsus server has no problems talking to the DB server above) Try to move the database from Server 2 to Server 1, but keep the APP running on Server 2 Ran changeDBServer.bat as administrator, Database Type as SQL Server (only option), Host Name as Server 1, Port is greyed out. Clicking on Available SQL Server Instances gives
Pastel modern theme welcome but needs more contrast
Pastel modern theme welcome but needs more contrast The colors are very washed out and it's not as easy to navigate as the previous version. It needs richer colors and more contrast for the container lines and graph bars could be bigger.
Schedule Backup Fails
Hi All, I am getting the following message from Desktop Central when trying to back up via a UNC. Insufficient Disk Space / Access Denied. Either you do not have sufficient disk space to perform the Backup operation or you do not have write access to the backup location. Available free space [ 0 MB ], required free Drive has 389 gig free. Permissions for everyone on the folder is set to full control read and write. Desktop Central gives you a message if access is denied when saving the back up
Custom Groups
Hi, Would be a good idea and nice feature if it was possible to add and create custom groups, based on a search.or even criteria like last connect time, ect. As an example I need to deploy a configuration now, but only for a group of people. There is no easy way to do that.Its a pain to create custom groups as it is now and adding and removing as well.
Placing an icon on user desktop when it's read only
Were looking at making none administrators desktop read-only but we want to be able to deploy icons to users desktops and not all users. I've tried doing this as a user configuration but it fails with access denied. Is there a way of deploying an icon to a users desktop when that desktop is read-only to that user? Stephen Fowles 3rd Line Support Technician North West Ambulance Service - NHS Trust
disabling Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Enterprise 1607
I am looking to disable the following Windows 10 Applications: %windir%\systemapps\contactsupport_cw5n1h2txyewy\contactsupport.exe %windir%\systemapps\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\microsoftedge.exe %windir%\systemapps\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\microsoftedgecp.exe %windir%\systemapps\microsoft.windows.cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\searchui.exe They are Connect, Contact Support, Cortana, and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Enterprise v1607 Is there a configuration to disable any of these
Can I block windows 10 apps with DC?
Hello. Is possible block the apps downloaded form windows store with Desktop Central, only for windows 10 clients. Thank you. Wilson C.
WAN Agent
I am having some trouble pushing out through DC the WAN agent for our mobile laptops in the field. Is there a certain port that needs to be opened on our firewall for this to work? Thank you Darren Moffatt
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