Configure number of backups to keep
I have Desktop Central server running on a VM that is backed up nightly. i have no need to store 4 or more backups that take multiple gb each. Where can I set this config parameter to less than 4 which is the minimum that the Admin page will allow?
Script fails with error
Script fails with error : Incorrect function I'm trying to deploy a very simple bat file: powercfg -h off and i get the error above, whats wrong?
Is there an "estimated time to finish" display on the agent progress window?
Hi, Is there an estimated time to finish display on the agent progress window? So the end user can know when is the patch installation or any activity of the agent will be finished. Thanks and best regards, Gene
ServiceDesk Plus 11301 Desktop Central integration
Hi, we recently upgraded our on premise ServiceDesk Plus installation to version 11301. When trying to enable Desktop Central integration we get the error. "Aw, snap! No internet on the server machine." We do have an internet connection on our server.
Collections for Software Deployments
Currently the Collections are only being utilized to push out things like registry changes and group permissions, and other various settings. It would be great to be able to utilize these for software deployments, the self-service portal, and patching.
Disable Bitlocker TPM via Desktop Central script? - Windows 10 Feature packs help.
Im sure lots of other Admins are in the same boat with Staff Working from Home becoming the new norm? We have deployed Bitlocker with a TPM Pin on boot up for Windows 10 laptops but want to install feature packs to our remote workers in the evening when
Roming users
Hello, we have the free Desktop central version (using it for 13 laptops) in various home office locations. We have no AD/DC, no distributed server etc. We are using the cloud version. Trying to install new computers (Latops 11, 12 and 13) they cannot
Desktop Central loads a blank page via both http and https post upgrade10.0.603 Upgrade
Just upgraded this evening to 10.0.63 from I believe 10.0.6 this evening. The install ran just fine and server/service starts up but when trying to access either http or https page a blank white page loads for /configurations.do Opened a support ticket
Clear Desktop Central Agent Task
Is there a way to clear all the commands or task from all agents. This would be similar to flushing all agent task queues.
Main Site and Remote Site
We have DC with Patch deployment and OS deployment in main site. Now we have a remote site that we are setting new Windows machines. Main site and remote site are connected via LAN ( MPLS connection) Currently all the machines in remote site have desktop
Agent Wake Up not working
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.
Remove Deploy Immediately Limitation
Hello, Is there a way to remove the Deploy Immediately number of computer limitation? We have a fast network and server hardware to support deploy immediately. I used Absolute Manage at a previous job and would push stuff to 600-1000 laptops and desktops without issue. That was with one distribution server.
We need to deactivate TLSv1.0 and TLSv1.1 for DesktopCentral Server
Dear DesktopCentral support team, for security reasons, we need to deactivated TLSv1.0 and TLSv1.1 for the DesktopCentral Server. Do you have an advice what is to do to only use TLSv2.0. Here the information from our security guy: Use only current TLS protocol versions (currently TLSv1.2) Problem: Preferred TLSv1.0 256 bits ECDHE-RSA-AES256-SHA Curve P-256 DHE 256 | Accepted TLSv1.0 256 bits DHE-RSA-AES256-SHA DHE 2048 bits | Accepted TLSv1.0 128 bits ECDHE-RSA-AES128-SHA Curve P-256 DHE 256 | Accepted
DC MSP 10 - Trial to Free - AD question
Hello, I am designing a box for home first, but if its successful I will be pitching to 1 of my small business clients to test further. This will include various management software's, router, IDS / IPS etc in a small form factor solution. One of these
Desktop Central - vulnerability scan time setting
I would like to know either the default timing for vulnerability scans or where I can set it manually please.
Unhandled exception when attempting to run command via script or remote CLI
I'm trying to run the program c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\CommandUpdate\dcu-cli.exe remotely via desktop central, and cannot get it to work. If I try to run the exe with any of its supported flags, get an error. If I try to run it via remote CLI: Unhandled
Configuration Processing Workflow
I am trying to get a handle on what the workflow is on the following scenario on Desktop Central. - Configuration created in Desktop Central (software installs) where the target is an AD Security Group. Members of this group are computer objects
Ability to hide/dismiss "System Misconfigurations" in desktop central.
Under: Threats & Patches --> Threats --> System Misconfigurations there is currently no option to hide "misconfigurations" that do not need to be addressed. A good example is: Secure password length is not configured (must be set to 14 characters). This
Install Agent using MSI Only - Command line (No MST file)
Hi All, Is it possible to install the desktop central agent using only the MSI (DesktopCentralAgent.msi) and install parameters for other things like SERVER.IP.ADDRESS. I see the setup.bat has this line: start /wait msiexec /i DesktopCentralAgent.msi
Post OS Deployment application installation
Hi, I would like to deploy the agent, silently or just basic ui (installation without prompts) - along with other applications after imaging and configuration of a machine via OS Deployment. Please let me know how this can be achieved without having to
User name not deleted with error
We needed to remove a user from a computer so we added the following: In Configurations > User Management > Computer. When the Configuration triggered it reported it failed. The error says: User name not deleted with error, the user name couldn't be found.
ManageEngine Desktop Central
Can anyone tell me if this guide https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/server-migration-retain-ip.html is the same guide to be followed if the database is hosted on Microsoft SQL on a separate server or is it a completely different set
Add programs to windows startup
Hello Everyone, i need to setup a configuration that modifies ( add or delete) the startup programs for windows. Does anyone know how to do this?
Way to scan PCs for file names like password.txt, passwords.doc, etc?
Hello! Is there way to scan all our PCs for specific file names? This is regardless of the path. We want to see what users have what would appear to be easily-found documents that may have passwords in them, so password.txt, passwords.doc, etc. I'd assume
Deploying Applications
Is there a way to tell the client or Desktop Central that there are no applications being deployed to the client? Scenario: Deployed an Package to a desktop and realized the CMD for install was incorrect. Deleted Configuration for deployment and fixed
configuration stops 3/4th of the way trough
Hi there, I run configuration deploys on large sets and it seems the deployment just stops after a while, no in progress is shown. These are usually pretty urgent. Is there a way to force them to finish? thanks
Solved:moving patch store location
Hi, We want to move the Patch store location from the C drvie of the ManageEngine server to a different server in the the same domain. We have version 10.0.470 Does the steps in this document will work for desktop central as well? https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/how-to/how-to-migrate-the-patch-store.html
Configuration has not been replicated to the Distribution Server. Verify the Replication Policy
The Install configuration was created already for more than 8 hours and I know my replication is set 24/7. But this error keeps on giving me headache. I reboot already the target device, verified the services are running on the DS and its configuration,
Windows Defender Update - Windows 10 20H2
Since upgrading Clients to Windows 10 20H2, deployments of Windows Defender Definition Updates fail. The patch does not fit to the selected client. German error message: "Diese Version eignet sich nicht für dieses Ziel" Client: Windows 10 Pro Build
Desktop Central and Dynamic Configuration (Computer membership)
We have a configuration to make registry setting changes (Direct download of patches and WSUS changes). We have this set to a Target group of an OU (Our top level) and once saved it says it will deploy to 2075 machines. What happens in a week or so
software deloyment
When I deploy one software from vendor with installation command and switches. the "NORESTART" switch is not working. it's restarting the system without asking. PrivilegeManagementForWindows_x64.exe /s /v" /qn /norestart"
Can't open existing configurations to the details screen
Ok, we have been running Desktop Central for several years, so I don't think I am a noob. This method has worked in the past, up until a month or 2 ago. So when a new patch comes out, I'll pick on FireFox. I'll download the FireFox patch. I'll create
How to Uninstall Adobe Package
Hi, i want to uninstall adobe in windows, but i'm confused with "Uninstallation Command with Switches/Arguments" this. i already follow this guide https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/uninstall-ms-office-2010 but still dont get the
Task Scheduler Time is different on DesktopCentral and Windows Server
Hello, I use DesktopCentral to deploy task scheduler on my windows server. In DC the time is at 00:00 AM but after deploy, on the windows server, the time of the task is at 11:00 PM I already have changed the timezone on the "Personalize" Menu, but didnt
Dynamic Group Add New Computers to Configuration Deployment
I have an app that when installed I want to set a registry key to set an option and keep users from calling in. I have the configuration created and working correctly and it is assigned to the dynamic group of all computers with that software installed.
How do I execute a Collection as another user?
I have a Collection that deletes a local folder and then copies down a new version from another machine. How do I execute the Collection so that it runs as another user with the correct rights for the other machine?
Static groups and automatic assignment or grant permissions to add
Fairly new to the product. To limit the view/action of computer accounts I can do so with a static group of those computer accounts. For my case today, the helpdesk can only see/view/etc workstations. Fine and dandy to get every computer account in
Feature Request - Scheduled Reboots
Hello- With so many people working from home nowdays, patching is a bit tricky. I need to be able to patch systems but have to give people more flexibility on when their systems are rebooted. I haven't been able to find a good balance so far where people won't complain about too many or too forceful reboot notifications, but also where I dont have several hundred machines that haven't rebooted even after weeks of patches being deployed. At my business, we mostly work M-F so it would be great in
Configuration / Script for Windows Event Log auditing?
Is it possible to create a configuration to set options for auditing Windows Event Logs? The settings I'm wanting to configure are event log size, retention, as well as which events to audit successes and failures for. I have a Windows GPO to do this, but would prefer to do it with a Desktop Central configuration.
Local User Profile Migration to Active Directory?
Is there a way to migrate a user's profile to a domain profile? We are in the process of cleaning out machines that were not AD joined and need them to utilize their AD Profile instead on their same computer.
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