Patch Tuesday updates - March 2024
Good day, everyone! Here's a list of the updates released in this month's Patch Tuesday, New Security Bulletins : 2024-03 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2008 Systems (KB5035920) (ESU) 2024-03 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows
Deleting Old User Profiles in Windows
I'm looking for a way to remotely delete old user profiles from Windows machines. Is there a configuration or script I could create that could do this and delete user profiles that were last modified 90 days ago or anything similar?
Endpoint Central Patch Deployment Error codes
Hi guys, My company uses ManageEngine Endpoint Central to deploy missing patches, Windows updates etc. Every day or so I get a report telling me what the status of the deployment job is, and I've just taken a look at it. I'm seeing things in the remarks
Package Deployment Scripts Using Winget?
Just wondering if Winget could be utilized to push out applications to machines managed by Desktop Central? and if so, how do we go about doing it? Package Type seems to be limited to MSI / MSP & EXE / APPX / MSIEXEC / MSU or is it best to go in as a
Custom Report on Endpoint Central
Hi, I am using MAK licence keys on my Office installations. The problem is, I don't know when all my licences are used on the MAK. I would like to know if anyone knows how to make a report that shows how many times the Key has been used. Mabe with a custom
Links to documentation of new features in 11.3.2400.10
Hi, The readme for the latest version https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/hotfix-readme.html contains a lot of "Learn more" that should be links but isn't. Where can I find these links? /René
Anti Virus Exclusions for Desktop Central - Server and Client
Looking all the exclusion required for Endpoint central product.
Software Metering: Distinguish between Acrobat and Acrobat Reader
Adobe, in their infinite wisdom, have decided to call Acrobat "Adobe Acrobat (64-bit)" and to give Acrobat Reader the unique name of "Adobe Acrobat (64-bit)"... Would it be possible to change Software Metering so it looks in the registry for which version
Change Agent Service Account
I am in the process of removing my domain admin account from use as a service account across my domain. I have created a new service account for endpoint central, and added the account to endpoint central in the credential manager. Before I remove the
[Endpoint Central Update] New Pricing Structure for Servers
Hi everyone, This announcement is regarding a revision in our server pricing structure for Endpoint Central, which is a result of evolving needs and growing complexity of server environments compared to workstations. Till date, we've had similar pricing
Windows Defender showing as vulnerable, but actually it's not
This topic is a recurrence of https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/windows-defender-showing-as-vulnerable-but-actually-its-not Can you please advise how you fixed the issue in the previous ticket raised by the user? All our Defender
Azure AD integration - Desktop Central Cloud
Hi We are using Desktop Central Cloud and can see where to setup AD integration with our on-prem AD Server, but is there a way to link and sync with Azure AD.
Return computer that a user is currently logged into via the search button
Hi there, This is for EPC online. I would like to request a way to search for a users currently logged on computers via the search button in the nav bar. I know that you can do something similar in Tools, but instead of being connected to a remote session
Endpoint Pulse - Our exclusive UEMS Podcast
Tired of the same old security advice? Googling different help documents and technical hacks? Navigating the complex landscape of endpoint security can be daunting. Endpoint Pulse, an exclusive UEMS podcast streamlines the process, offering invaluable
Uninstall agent via API
Hi. I am trying to build a script (powershell for now) to offboard the computer. It will uninstall all agents from the device and will send API request to remove asset from inventory on each system. So now I am stuck with Desktop Central ... I managed
File inventory
Hello, Is it possible to create a file scan on a filename instead of file extension? I want to get a report of all clients with the file ispcctrp.pbd on it. Thank you. Kind regards, Mark Klomp
Desktop Central cannot start. It's starting forever.
Hello guys, I install the Desktop Central to the new server, but when I start that the service is starting a long time and cannot show web console. Please check and help me. Thank you
Automated Patch Deployment To Dynamic Groups
As per the title, is it possible to configure automated patch deployment to target a dynamic group? If so how? as all I can choose for Targets are Remote Office/Domain. Thanks.
Uninstall different versions of skype
Hi, I need to uninstall different versions of skype, but the guide Uninstalling Microsoft Skype using Endpoint Central-Software (manageengine.com) doesn't work for me. Is it possible to uninstall al the version with a single script? Thanks, Matteo
Different computers with the same names
Hi, When I try to add 2 computers with the same name in the Endpoint Central section, a new one is added over the old one in the Stock-Computer section. How can I fix this problem? Good Work.
Question about software deployment with install parameters
Hello, I've got a piece of software that I'm installing to multiple remote offices. The installation for each site has a specific set of installation parameters, even though the software itself remains the same. Do I need to create a software package
Warning about upgrade to latest Service Pack (11.3.2400.10). Your inactive agents may disappear from SoM.
Warning about upgrade to latest Service Pack (11.3.2400.10). Your inactive agents may disappear from SoM. I intentionally kept my inactive (decommed or powered off) agents in SoM for the valuable data in the inventory for each. After 7 years and 38 total
How can I stop logging (or reduce logging) on agent machines
I regularly require to compile software/firmware - with the agent installed, this has slowed down compilation to the point that the compilation hangs. I have noticed that the logs in "C:\Program Files (x86)\ManageEngine\UEMS_Agent\logs\uesFaUserX.log"
Enroll laptop/surface pro issue with license
Hi, I am a consultant for a company that has purchased a license from ManageEngine. This license is "Security" edition and works correctly in all modules, but when we want to assign a Surface device to a user, it gives us a license error message if the
Tracking MSIX packages in Software Inventory
Hello, My company started trying New Teams manually, and to try and determine how many users are using the new platform, I wanted to use the software inventory in Endpoint Central. Sadly, there is no record of new teams in inventory. What can I do to
Desktop Central Needs Dark Mode
Hello, I'm hoping that I'm not the only one who has noticed the amount of eye strain from looking at these very bright dashboards. It would be very nice for Desktop Central to have a dark mode! Thank you, Jesse C.
Deploy Immediately Option for Configuration Collections
Deploy Immediately Option for Collections This missing feature is a real problem for us. There is only a deploy option, and it takes a variable length of time for something that should be instantaneous across all targets. Thank you!
Problem in QR Code Created for Mobile Device Enrollment
Hi Friend, We cannot Enroll Mobile Devices Since QR Code Generated For Scan in Mobile Device And Sent via Email is invalid. We Are using Endpoint Central 11.2 Please Help Us to Resolve This Issue.
Custom start menu and taskbar
What is the best practice if I want to customize the taskbar and start menu on Windows computers with Desktop Central? When the domain user logs in to the computer I want my custom taskbar and start menu to be what the user's see with some apps pinned
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Force immediate check for configuration changes.
Is there a way to bypass the 90 minute refresh cycle and force an agent to check for configuration updates other than rebooting the computer?
Endpoint Central Workshop - Europe Edition
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Agrent unable to see central server but can see notification server.
this agent is on a differnt subnet then my other agents ie 192.168.1.0/24 all connect fine 192.168.2.0/24 install correctly but fail to see central server. I have completely disabled the firewall for testing so i know that is not an issue both on the
Downloading global-meta-data.xml failed with error code : 12175, ticket#4699306
Servers are not able to scan and identify missing patches with following error "Downloading global-meta-data.xml failed with error code : 12175" Please refer ticket 4699306. Endpoint central engineers are not able to provide resolution on this since past
Dynamic group to find machines with specific driver
Is there any way to create a dynamic group to find machines having a specific driver installed? I only need the driver name, not the version number or any other setting.
Desktop Central Agent cannot connect to server
On all clients, Desktop Central Agent cannot connect to server. All configuration updates on the server show Yet to apply. I've followed the troubleshooting without success. The error in Desktop Central Agent troubleshooter is "request was aborted could not create SSL/TLS secure channel" Any advice? thanks Simon
Apply wallpaper to MacOS, but the user still can change those wallpaper by themself.
Greeting, I have to deploy the desktop wallpaper for macOS user, it's successful, but the user still can change the wallpaper by themself. Is there any setting recommended for this matter? Thank you.
How to run Endpoint Central by command to trace without start windows service
Hi, I have problem with start service of Endpoint Central. Because I mostly worked with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, in that software we have a file called run.bat that we can use to run the program through the command line and see how different modules
Patch Tuesday updates - February 2024
Good day, everyone! Here's a list of the updates released in this month's Patch Tuesday, New Security Bulletins : KB5034687, 2024-02 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.6.2 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 (KB5034620) (ESU) KB5034687, 2024-02
!!Resolved!! - Manage Engine Dedicated Development Team and Fast Response Time
-=SEE UPDATES TO THESE ISSUES IN MY REPLY BELOW=- Original Subject: Problem: Checksum Errors, Failed File Signatures, bizarre license practices. Honestly, I hope this finds those Systems Administrators currently evaluating whether they should purchase
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