Problem with Desktop Central Patches and ESE Endpoint AV missing updates
Hi, We're encountering with a problem with patches. Our corp antivirus is NOD32 and have one functionality that shows us missing updates on OS. For a few weeks Desktop Central shows all clients are updated but our AV tells us that no, that are missing updates on our Systems. I've looked at db patch to see if it was updated and finally i've looked for the KB missing on my Desktop Central DB. And the fact is that those KB are not on Desktop Central Database so I suspect that are still not implemented
Automate Patch Deployment keep logs
Hi, I would like to know whether it's possible with Automate Patch Deployment to create configurations for each deployment or logs, so that I can check the status of the deployment at all times for the computers, as if I created these configurations manually. The PDF files in one mail are not enough I'm afraid.
Schedule a Reboot of Computers requiring a reboot
I'm trying to figure out a way of scheduling a reboot of all the machine that require a reboot and with the DTC agent up\active. After patching there are always a number of machines that need a reboot but users do not always log off and switch off at the end of the day . I want to force a reboot of those machine in the early hours - I know I can schedule reboots but there are no filters to identify the machines that match my requirements Any advise? Andy
Desktop Central's support for Windows 10 LTSB vs CBB
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt598226(v=vs.85).aspx Will Desktop Central be able to support LTSB installations? And also capable of distinguishing them from CBB & Pro Editions? Mixed environments where some systems may be on LTSB while others will be on the standard Enterprise CBB or PRO. We may want to stagger updates and push the so called large quarterly updates to LTSB. But keep CBB & PRO installs updating monthly. Thanks,
Using Desktop Central Offline
Can DC be used to deploy manually downloaded patches to machines in the LAN? I have a network that can't and won't touch the internet. Win7/2008r2 machines I have successfully remote installed agents on all machines. If I can't install patches I have manually downloaded from MS Catalog, is there a way to use another machine that can touch the internet with DC, choose the appropriate patches, then transfer the appropriate files to DC on the offline machine and remote install from there? I only need
Filtering Custom Groups fails to provide results in Patch Manager windows
Is anyone else having issues filtering custom groups in Desktop Central. This is frustrating when I am trying to schedule patching of a group and I can't filter the custom group I need to patch. When I try to filter the group all I get is a whiteout of the computer list and my custom group never comes up. I am getting this behavior in both Firefox and Chrome browsers. Please let me know if this is an issue that is fixed in the latest hot fix. Constance
Patch is not applicable for the language installed in the machine
Does anyone know why we would get the following error when trying to deploy patches 'Patch is not applicable for the language installed in the machine ' Some patches that are giving this error;- Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3000483) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB3142042) Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3146963) All on Windows 7 Professional Edition (x64) United
Day one support for Security updates - Flash Player (28.0.0.161) | APSB18-03
Flash Player (28.0.0.161) was released on Feb 6, 2018 with important functional and critical security fixes. Exploit : KrCERT/CC (CVE-2018-4878) bo13oy of Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (CVE-2018-4877) Refer : https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2448442 The update has been supported and Released in CRS with the following IDs: Patch ID : 307083 - Update for Adobe Flash Player NPAPI (28.0.0.161) Patch ID : 307084 - Update for Adobe Flash Player PPAPI (28.0.0.161)
Supported Patches -Pop Up on Download of a patch
Today, I got an alert from CISA (National Cyber Awareness System) about Adobe Acrobat DC Update. I went to Supported patches saw it listed there the one we need. When I went to download it (Accessing Desktop Central through Chrome) blank pop on my screen which basically said that it was waiting on the server. Is this typical or am i missing something in my configuration?
February 2018 Patch Tuesday Updates from ManageEngine
Folks, Good Day. A quick update on the Microsoft's February 2018 Patch Tuesday. Microsoft has released a pretty typical lineup this month. All the Operating System updates, Internet Explorer, Flash for IE, Edge, Office and SharePoint are accounted for in February. New Security Bulletins : 2018-02 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows (KB4074595) 2018-02 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4074587) 2018-02 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1
Warning regarding Microsoft Office for Mac 2019 Update 16.27.0 patches
The Microsoft Office for Mac 2019 Update 16.27.0 patches will kill any running instances of the Office applications, and it seems like there's possibility to lose unsaved data - it's certainly unpopular with users! I've amended my Mac automated patch deployment to not run during work hours to try and lessen the complaints.
Windows Freatre Packs
When, Windows 10 Feature pack 20H2 appeared in my updates list, the Windows 10 Feature Pack 2004 disappeared. I would like this reversed. We aren't deploying 20H2 yet do to driver and certificate issues. I'm still fighting through v2004 updates due to
Automatic patch deployment - never catches up!
Hi, I'm finding that the automatic patch deployments never catch up. We've always got a lot of critical/vulnerable patched outstanding and each week, it resets even further as more patches are added in. Does anyone know how best to deal with this so
FYI: Certain Zebra printers stop functioning with the PrintNightmare (CVE-2021-34527) stop working
Between Reddit and the Zebra printer forums, it's being reported that some Zebra printers don't function after this patch is installed. Once the patch is removed the PC will continue to print to the printer. If your like us and have these printers in
Automating VS Manual patch install by schedule question/issue
Since i'm new to Desktop Central, I have been reading the documentation and watched a few videos. However I am still a little confused on how the automation of patches works. Right now, i am in the process of cleaning up our environment of missed patches as well as going forward, installing patches on a time based schedule. Currently, this is what I have done: Created test deployment policy. Set Mon- Fri each week, 6am to 5am Initiate deployment is set to Either WOL & Download Patches are checked.
FYI: An excellent resource for watching Microsoft patch releases
This section of AskWoody.com (of Computer World renown) is curated by the venerable Susan Bradley (Microsoft MVP 18 years and running!) https://www.askwoody.com/patch-list-master/ I have a multi-departmental "Patch Management Test Group" that gets all patches 10 days after releas (gives a patch admin time to come off most vacations and put the kibosh on a patch, if necessary). Seven days after that group has had the patches, the patches are auto-approved and released for general application (workstations
Patch scan scheduling
Documentation says to use Patch Mgmt\Automate Patch Deployment\Schedule Patch task...schedule Patch Task is not an option, only Automate Task...from Automate Task, "Scan the Systems to Identify the Missing Patches" is never an option.
CU Patching Issue
I feel Desktop Central is deprecating superseded patches too quickly. I have two machines failing to install 2019-08 CU for Windows Server 2016. 2019-07 CU was approved tested and partially deployed in my environment when it got disabled by the Patch DB Update Wednesday after Patch Tuesday. I had opened a case about this awhile back that Patches that superseded other patches shouldn't disable the prior patch till the new one is approved. Other tools like Altiris handle patching this way. That way
SHA-2 Code Signing Update Prerequisite
Hi everyone I have spent the last few hours reading through the release notes for the latest Windows Updates. What caught my attention is e.g. https://support.microsoft.com/en-za/help/4516033/windows-7-update-kb4516033 where it says that the SHA-2 update (KB4474419) and the SSU must be installed before any other updates are installed. Does Desktop Central / ManageEngine pay attention to these details? I don't get the impression to be honest as all other September updates are available for installation
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Are there plans to support the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in DC? Currently you are unable to update firmware/hardware updates from WSUS but can from Microsoft Update. As we don't let our users update from Microsoft Update, we don't get the firmware updates we require. Are we able to download these via Desktop Central?
DC patching not honoring "Deploy after X days from release
We use an automated patching policy whereby a subset of our computers are members of a patch management test group ("PMTG"). That group is not supposed to get those patches until they've been released for seven days. My computer is a member of that group and DC patched it 16.0.13001.20384 this morning when it was only released yesterday (see link below). Is anyone else experience the same? Update history for Microsoft 365 Apps (listed by date) https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-microsoft365-apps-by-date
Patch stored location is not available to download the patch from the server error
Hi, I have a new install of Desktop Central, in a workgroup environment. I get the following error on all workstations I have configured: Patch stored location is not available to download the patch from the server. The workstations can browse and reach the patch store folder manually through the network. How can I troubleshoot this? thank you!
System Health Policy?
Quick question for all those who use DC patch management. What is your System Health Policy set too, or what do you feel is a good setting for this? I currently have it set to the following: Thoughts? Opinions? Anyone else care to share theirs? Thank you! Todd
Remote Office Detection criteria Improvement
Hi Team, We been using Desktop central product for over a year and came across one small issue.this issue is related to detection Remote office. When we define scope in scope management and when DC agent\laptop receive IP address in defined scopt then
Integration with SentinelOne
Hi Team . any plans of support or connectors or anytype of integration with SentinelOne for patch management , or stuck with only ManageEngine’s products lineup is locked into the provided capabilities that come out of the box and align to the ro
Endpoint Central - How do you have your Automated Patch Deployment Tasks configured?
Hi all, I'm looking for input on how you are all using Automated Patch Deployments? I would like to automate as much of our patching policy as possible as today, we typically go in once a month to approve patching and a two separate APDs are created.
Patch Tuesday May 2023
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Patching open applications
We consistently have web browsers taking a while to be patched because the application is open during the patching period. When patching office applications, I believe there is an additional pop up asking to close out of office applications. Can this
Errors with Office 365
We seem to have more than our share of errors with Office365 and updates. More commonly, after an Office update it breaks on or more of the products. Mostly outlook will fail to open. After this it seems the fix is to uninstall thesuite and reinstall.
Patch Tuesday Updates: June 2025
Good day, everyone! Here's a list of the updates released in this month's Patch Tuesday. New OS Security Updates: 2025-06 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems (KB5061072) (ESU) (CVE-2025-33073) 2025-06 Security Only
KB5060842 failing with "The system cannot find the file specified"
On all my clients Patch ID 41542 2025-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5060842) fails with the error: "The system cannot find the file specified" The Setup event log says: Windows update could not be installed
Update Vulnerability DB Failure after applying v11_4_0_SP-2500_36
Over the weekend I applied patch ManageEngine_Endpoint_Central_11_4_0_SP-2500_36.ppm. The update claimed to complete successfully, but this morning I'm receiving an error when trying to update the vulnerabilities database. I searched for this issue in
Microsoft Defender patch failing
Patching of Microsoft defender keeps failing The latest update for Microsoft Defender (1.429.453.0) with error message "Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version cannot continue. To configure or remove the existing
WINDOWS AUTOPATCH
Hi Microsoft released Hotpach for Windows 11 enterprise OS is it something that can be integrated in Endpoint Central or its too integrated with Intune/Orchestration and cannot be managed by a 3rd party ? thx
The summary tab
The summary tab is opening first when you click on a computer name. It used to be the patches tab that opened when you clicked on the computer name, and they switched after updating to Endpoint Central version 11.4.2516.08. How can I switch it back?
EndPoint Central DataBase Schema Patch MgMt
Hello everyone, could someone provide me with the updated schema of the Patch Mgmt Module? I have it as shown in the attached image, but it seems to me that it is not completely updated.
KB5061768 support
When will the out of band patch for Windows 10 22h2 be supported? Would prefer this one over the one that bluescreens on bitlocker. KB5061768
Vulnerability CVE-2024-43590 identified but suggesting superseded patch. Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable - various versions.
Is anyone else experiencing this... Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable Current patch level - 14.44.35112.1 is not being identified as required. This affects ALL devices. Vulnerability report is suggesting installing superseded patch 14.40.33816.0
Network driver notification time waiting
Hello, I have a question about updating the network drivers, the notification before the starting deployment has time waiting for 5 minutes, and the question is, we can change this time frame or this cannot be changed? Regards, Marius
Patch Tuesday Updates: May 2025
Good day, everyone! Here's a list of the updates released in this month's Patch Tuesday. New OS Security Updates: 2025-05 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems (KB5058429) (ESU) (CVE-2025-30397) (CVE-2025-32706) (CVE-2025-32701)
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