Received 'Server execution failed' deploying patches
Hi, I have an automatic patch deployment process setup to push out critical security updates to Windows computers. Just the other day I added an extra machine to Desktop Central and it appeared there were 3 critical patches missing from the machine. When
Updating database on isolated network?
I am running Desktop Central on an isolated network. In order to run scans and collect application data, I need to sync with ManageEngine. Is there a way to run a sync on an internet connected computer and copy the data to the DC database in the isolated network? I am seeing the "Unable to download - https://patchdb.manageengine.com/dc-crs/crs-meta-data.xml. Ensure that your proxy/firewall/antivirus, is not blocking the download." message on Patch Management tab and "Application details are empty.
Google releases several security fixes in its Chrome 99.0.4844.51 Stable Channel update.
Hello everyone, Chrome stable channel has been updated to 99.0.4844.51 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This update comes with 28 security fixes. The details of the vulnerabilities fixed are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVE-2022-0789 Heap buffer
Agent creates many files (private keys)
Hi MEDC 10.0.706 DC agent creates many files (private keys) in folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Crypto\SystemKeys on all computers (workstations and servers), where agent installed. During every one session from computer to DC server DC agent create 10-12
MAC internet alias/shortcut on desktop
I see a way to create a internet shortcut on the desktop for Windows users, but how to I go about doing the same for Mac users?
create report
I need to create a report that shows computers that are missing software. The report I created is scheduled but it doesn't run and send email. If you choose to "execute now", nothing happens. So basically nothing is generated.
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Configure Email Alerts - Overall disk space less than
I am currently using the "Configure Email Alerts - Overall disk space less than 5%" to alert me. This is working fine for all PC computers, but does not alert me to MAC computers that meet this threshold. Is this a bug? Rich
Vulnerability scanning - how often? force scan?
We have the Endpoint Security addon for Desktop Central and I've been busy fixing out of date software. (starting with the Critical over 90 days). I feel like I fix 90 bugs, but the list only goes down by 40.. or something like that. then the next
Updating Microsoft 365 not working
Good Afternoon, I am patching - Update for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Current Channel for x64 2201 of version(14827.20192) on 5 Surface Go Devices and I am not able to get the patch installed with refresh or startup options. I keep getting "The
Looking for a way to determine if agent upgrade fails
We are seeing an issue where an agent upgrade fails and the system is then removed from DesktopCentral and we have no way of telling without going to the agent tab and looking for it. Many other systems have alerts to let admins know when systems have
Windows KB5009543 and KB5009566 updates break L2TP VPN connections
Hello everyone, January Patch Tuesday updates are out and Windows administrators have been seeing issues with the Windows 10 KB5009543 and Windows 11 KB5009566 cumulative updates. These updates seemingly break L2TP VPN connections. The issue: Users who
2 factor auth wont stay configured
Has anyone else had an issue with the 2 factor auth where after a few weeks it wants you to rescan QR code and reset up 2 factor when you login? We even have a few techs that even using the application or email it never accepts their 2 factor config.
Large Size of backup_logs folder in Desktop Central
Hi Friends my Desktop Central backup_logs folder has about 47GB Size and it has been grows in only 2 days! Also Number of log files is 8347! Log file and Screenshot has attached. my Desktop Central Version : 101213705 DB : SQL Server
Desktop Central forcing a reboot outside of maintenance window
This is related to ticket 2513407. We've been told that there is BUG in the server software that is causing the Destop Central Agent process installed on servers to reboot unexpectedly. Obviously this is going to cause a lot more harm than if it were
ME Patch Manager - Custom Scripts - Deployment policy's
I'm new to this forum. I need to shutdown a server services in a certain order. I'm looking for Powershell to add into the deployment script section. Stop-Service ServiceA
do { Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 200}
until ((get-service ServiceA).status -eq 'Stopped')
post deployment applications not installing
I have several applications not installing as part of post deployment tasks using os deployment. The commands used are the correct ones, and the apps used to install before, then all of a sudden stopped working. Anyone ever seen this?
Systems requiring reboot.
Under patch Mgmt, I have a number of PCs that are requiring reboot. Even after they are rebooted they are still showing up. What is the trigger for the PCs to be on this list? Is there a flag that is not being reset?
File scan on specifc file types
Hi I've been asked to do a file scan of PC's on our domain and provide a report on specific filre types such as movie files and photos etc. The scans of the machines has taken place and if you click on an individual pc in the Inventory, you can see the number of movie files etc that have been found. I have 2 questions: 1. Is there a way of getting the file scan to check ONLY the local drive of the PC's? 2. Can you set up the custom reports to show the file types by user? I've looked on the options
Patch update delayed since application is used by another process...How do you patch a running program?
We use the program Plantronics Hub for our remote users to manage headset. When we try to pushout the update for Plantronics the majority of the computers report back with "Patch update delayed since application is used by another process." Is there
Best Practice for Declined Patches
Is it considered Best Practice to remove Declined Patches that don't show any installations? I have only removed very few patches from the Declined Patches. After reviewing the Declined Patches, I am seeing thousands of patches still listed. Ed
The A in API is lost due to enforced 2fa
Hi, we decided to take ManageEngine because of the richt API. But from beginning of the enforced 2fa this is not automatic anymore. I know none API with a 2fa. How is it possible to disable the 2fa in ManageEngineproducts like patch engine? Thanks in
Scrollable Frames
Can we add an option to get rid of the scrollable frames? I have found this application to be completely unusable on a mobile device due to these small scrollable windows. I can't see long lists of results because everything is jammed in these small
Microsoft fixes a zero-day threat and several high-severity vulnerabilities in Edge (Chromium-based) 98.0.1108.55 (Stable Channel update).
Hey everyone, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) has been updated to 98.0.1108.55 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This Stable channel update fixes a zero-day threat (tracked as CVE-2022-0609) as well as a number of high-severity vulnerabilities. Here are
Running an installer as admin for a user (not admin)
I have a powershell script that copies Sage 200 installers to a temp directory on a local machine and then runs the setup. The set up is per user, and there is no silent option. Is it possible to run the powershell so that it doesn't ask the user for
Create Auto Update Package with Pre/Post activities
Hello there, Is it possible to edit a package but still keep the auto update status enabled? I've found, if I use, say Google Chrome installer and want to add pre and post activities, the auto update status changes to 'Not Applicable'. Is there a way
Software Deployment : Error while downloading the required files
Hello, I am currently using DesktopCentral cloud and I tried to the software deployment by installing Forticlient EMS. I encountered the error "Error while downloading the required files" upon deploying my configuration. This is my installation command
problem with partition number in operating system deployment
hello everyone I want to deploy an operating system with a central desktop, in my computer park I have machines with two partitions in the same hard disk, I just want to format the "C" partition and leave the "D" partition unformatted but when I want
1st aid solution for client Patch scan problem with driver is active in Patch Database Settings
Hello Today I noticed on two DC installations, that the clients could not successfully run a patch scan or could not deliver it to DC server. In DC, there was no error message that the patch scan has a problem. Only the last date showed me that there
Google fixes a zero-day threat and several high-severity vulnerabilities in Chrome 98.0.4758.102 Stable channel update.
Hello everyone, Chrome stable channel has been updated to 98.0.4758.102 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This update fixes a zero-day threat (tracked as CVE-2022-0609) as well as a number of high-severity vulnerabilities. In a security advisory released
Microsoft fixes a security vulnerability in Edge (Chromium-based) 98.0.1108.50 (Stable Channel update).
Hey everyone, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) has been updated to 98.0.1108.50 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This Stable Channel update includes 1 security fix, which is a Microsoft Edge-specific update. Here are the details: CVE ID Impact Severity
A critical security patch released in Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP for CVE-2021-44757
Hello all! This notification is in regard to an authentication bypass vulnerability that was recently identified and fixed in Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP. Registered as CVE-2021-44757, this vulnerability has now been fixed and released in
Migrating from Desktop Central cloud to on premise version
Hi all. We are currently trialling Desktop Central. I'd like to use the OS deployment / imaging functionality, which I understand comes with the on premise but not the cloud version. I have already completed some configuration, deployed agents, packaged
Deploy Shortcut Through Self Service Portal
Hi, How can we publish an application through the self service portal that only copies some internet shortcuts to the all users desktop without installing anything? Nathan
Migrate to SQL Server
Hi, I just installed Desktop Central -latest version 10.1.2138.3- and after installation I executed the migrate database script from the bin folder in order to use a Microsoft SQL server as a backend database. It connects, it creates the database but
Invalid TCP/IP Configuration after OS deployment
I encountered an issue on a system I had deployed where it was unable to connect to the internet or do any DNS resolution post-Deployment. I found that underneath the TCP/IP properties for both the WiFi and OnBoard ethernet that automatically obtain DNS
Patch Tuesday February 2022 - Supported updates
Hello everyone, Below is the list of Patch Tuesday updates, supported this month New Security Bulletins : 2022-02 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB5010403) (ESU) (CVE-2022-21989) 2022-02 Security Only Quality Update for Windows
Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 - Year 3 support
Hello everyone, Microsoft has announced it's final leg of the Extended Security Updates (ESUs) support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Versions ESU Support remaining Start and End date Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems
Mozilla fixes high severity security vulnerabilities in Firefox 97, and Firefox ESR 91.6.
Hey everyone, Mozilla has fixed several high severity security vulnerabilities in Firefox 97, and Firefox ESR 91.6. The details of the vulnerabilities fixed are as follows: Platform CVE ID Vulnerability Impact Firefox 97 CVE-2022-22753 Privilege Escalation
Trigger Software Metering generation immediately, before the following day of creating the rule.
We have an urgent request from our director to determine usage of Outlook.exe for Office 2010 due to the Microsoft action of disabling Basic Auth on all tenants in Exchange. I would like to execute this mertering policy immediately so that I can begin
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