Configuration - File Folder Operation - problem
Hy, i have a problem with new configuration i made. I create 4 steps in that configuration. I deploy configuration and everything was OK. But after that in new configuration i made from first one i deleted first two steps. I run that configuration on new set of computer and on all that computers configuration did what was deined. But in DC status of deployment is Retry in progress. My question is why it shows like that. Is the problem that i deleted first 2 steps and configuration remembered that
Desktop Central - Software Metering Summary - Need computer list to have associated user names
We own Desktop Central at my work and we have a need to monitor who is using MS Access in our environment. Unfortunately we included MS Access in our original build because of a need at that time. Now we want to found out who is using it. Software Metering works and give us a list of what computers are using it but we need it to also include the list of users. The reason we need this is we would like to use a GPO policy at a user level to start blocking usage. So we need a list of who is using
Group management Access to technican
Is it possible to assign Group management Access to Technician User..? Regard's Pradeep Bedse
80205 will not install over 80204
gives a version not applicable error
Installing on AD Domain Controllers?
Is there any problem with installing the Desktop Central Server and/or the Distribution Servers onto Windows 2008 r2 servers that are also Domain Controllers? Or should they be installed only on dedicated Member servers? Thank you.
VLC Media Player support in patch management
I would like VLC media player to be added to the list of applications supported by patch management in Desktop Central.
Multiple Daily Patch Scans - are they usefull
I have approximately 1300 PCs in remote locations (non-AD joined) that are turned on at different times of the day and some not very often. (one or twice a month) I need to configure a Scan, Download and Deploy Configuration(s) that will scan each and every PCs soon after it is turned on and download and deploy patches. We do not set a reboot for these PCs and allow the user to keep the PC on until they are ready to shutdown. I have considered setting one to start at 6:30 AM Another at 9:00 AM
Asset Inventory issue
Hi, while taking inventory using the Desktop Central we dont get the all the asset details. It will show the serial number & model. it should also show the machine type. here i am attaching the screen shot from desktop central inventory report. Please go through it. I shows only device model & service tag. Thanks, Govind
Roaming Profile Removal
Hello All, New to Desktop Central and wanted to see if I can get some insight. We are currently in the process of getting rid of Roamin Profiles at our company. We will be using Desktop Central and I will be admistrating this through the whole process. I have been playing with configurations and redirecting of folders but wanted to see the best way. What we want to have is the user to log in, have there favorites redirected from their home drive, their network drives be mapped wihch there is about
Google Chrome silent uninstall
Dear community, Google Chrome is defined as prohibited software in our environment. For the last couple of days i've tried to get a working uninstall command to get Chrome version 24.0.1312.57 auto-uninstalled without success. Neither the Pre-fill uninstall command nor a self specified uninstall command is working. Can someone please provide me with a setting to get this working? Thanks in advance, Dirk
Feature Request - mass editing of scheduled deployments
It would be nice to be able to mass edit scheduled configurations. For example, if we have 10 scheduled deployments for 2nd Friday, and we wish to change them all to 3rd Friday without editing each one individually.
Configuration Reports
When pulling a configuration report, the option to search does not work, and I am also unable to sort by column.
IE 8 missing in XP
HI, I m facing an issue that in some of my system with XP having IE 6 but in the patch scanning its does not show any patch is missing. As i know it should get the upgraded with the patches. Please suggest. Regard's Pradeep Bedse
Not restarting after deployment
I have an automated deployment scheduled and configured to not reboot if a user is logged on. The attached screen shot shows the status of the deployment. The problem is that this user is not actually logged on. This was the last person who used the computer, but they already logged off yesterday! To complete the deployment I had to login to the computer and click the Desktop Central popup message to initiate the reboot. Why did DC not correctly detect that no user was actually logged in at this
Remote Shutdown Failed
Dear Forum, When using Remote Shutdown the status is Failed and the remark is No more connections can be made to this remote computer at this time because there are already as many connections as the computer can accept. What is the problem precisely ? Thank u very much Regards
configuration deployments
Hi, I'm sure there is a simple answer, but can someone please tell me why I would receive an error message stating: "No more connections can be made to this remote computer at this time because there are already as many connections as the computer can accept" when trying to deploy a configuration? Thanks Bill G
Feature Request - advanced scheduling
Microsoft and Adobe release on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, so we prefer to run our DC configurations on the following Friday. However, there is no guarantee that this will always be the 2nd Friday. If the first day of the month is a Friday, then our desired deployment date would be on the 3rd Friday of that month. We would like the ability to schedule deployments for "the Friday following the 2nd Tuesday of the month." Thanks!
Initiate Remote Control from 3rd Party App
Is it possible to initiate Remote Control of a computer by calling the Desktop Central procedure from a 3rd party app? For example, we have another product to manage our Service Desk, and we would like to be able to insert a button or link into the Incident form that passes the computer name to Desktop Central and initiates the Remote control procedure. Thanks
Desktop Central Remote Control not Launching Window while using ActiveX Option
I'm experiencing an issue after the last update with Remote Control where I can connect to a client using the ActiveX option however my screen never changes to view the remote clients screen. My screen never "turns blue" and then I can see the clients screen. If I use Java it works. Anyone else experiencing this? I have tried in both IE8 and Firefox. I have also set all the security options in both browsers to the appropriate settings. Thanks
Status will not move from "Yet to enroll"
Hi there, Trying to get my 1st mobile device enrolled into MDM. I can send the enrollment request via email, open the page on the device, login and successfully receive the certificates, but the enrollment page within DesktopCentral never goes beyond the "Yet to enroll" status. I have tried using both WiFI and 3G. The device in question is an iPad 4th gen with LTE and WiFi. Regards, The-SilMarillion
Leveraging Microsoft DFS-R for Software Distribution
In the sales calls prior to purchasing Desktop Central, I was told that it would work with Microsoft's DFS-R (formerly DFS/FRS). We are big users and want to be able to leverage DFS with replication to push out packages to branch offices the same way we have for years. Example: \\dfsname\global\software\packages would exist on all servers in all branches even though the physical servers would be different for each location. The agent running in the workstation should see the same DFS path regardless
Skip Add Computers when creating custom groups for the first time?
First. Thanks for an excellent forum. I have a question: Is it possible, somehow, to create a custom group without having to add a computer? I have a virtual machine that i am adding when creating new groups at this time. /Vbscabbed
Forcing configuration retry on a computer
Is it possible to force a software installation retry when the configuration status is in progress? A setup a configuration to push a software package, a perticular system's status is currently "retry in progress" with a retry status "1 out of 2". is there a way for force to retry the installation with out having to create another configuration?
Custom Group Change - Patches were installed
Hello, I was hoping you could help me out with an issue just occurred today with Desktop Central. I moved 4 machines that were not in any groups into an existing Custom Group with no issues. About an hour later I received a call from the business owners of those servers stating that Windows Patches were pushed out and installed on them. From the Admin > Action Log Viewer I am unable to find any information as to when and what patches were pushed out to these 4 servers and what time. Can you provide
How to create a valid digital signature on the Desktop Central .msi agent install file?
When downloading the Desktop Central .msi agent installation file, windows prompts because it has an invalid digital signature. Is there a way to sign this file so it's valid and can be downloaded/installed without having to "convince" Windows or bypass windows security? I want to make it as easy as possible for a user to click a url and initiate a "silent" agent installation.
Scan, Download, Deploy.... well what about copy to Workstation but don't deploy?
My current patch setup is that I still manually kick off the Deployment stage on the weekends I choose. I have the Scan and Downloads running on an automated schedule. As I understand what this means is that the server scans workstations, determines the patches necessary, and then downloads them to itself, then during the deploy mode, patches are actually copied to the workstation and then deployed. In the interest of time(say when a workstation has been turned off for nights in a row for a month
Expired Certificate on ActiveX Control
Hi, I am trying to use the remote control feature of desktop central, and the ActiveX control responsible for this has an expired certificate which causes Internet Explorer to disable the control. I have searched around and found a KB article about why the remote control feature might not work, and I was able to get it working by changing some security settings in Internet Explorer but I don't think this is a good solution, and creates unnecessary risk. Does anyone know of a way to update the certificate
How to determine which software to deploy for 32 bit and 64 bit Windows OS ?
I need to deploy the Lync 2010 software to all workstations. How can I setup to deploy the 64 bit version to only 64 bit machines and the 32 bit version to only 32 bit machines ? We are currently running Desktop Central 80038. Is their a pre-script that I can run to know whether to install 64 bit or 32 bit ? What is the best way to handle that ? Thank you!
Software Deployment - Prerequisites
Hello, Is there a way to include a prerequisite before deploying a software? For example, I would like to deploy a piece of software to a department, but only if they have another software already installed.
Corporate wipe
Trying to do a corporate wipe on an iOS device. The device scans, I can push apps out but when trying to do a wipe, it just doesn't happen, the console shows that it is executing the command, but never finishes. Any ideas?
Deploy of Adobe CS6 Premium
Hi, I am new to MEDC 8 and i would like to test a trial of the above package on 2 pcs first, later if all works out ok i will deploy it to 70 pcs. I used the AAMEE software that Abode suggest to create an MSI package, the only problem is that AAMEE will not create a single MSI. It has a MSI and other files & folders in the same directory but MEDC will not accept that file. How will i be able to deploy Adobe CS6 package using your software? regards
Run script as logged on user
Hi, We need to deploy a batch script that changes some registry settings in HKCU (Current User). For this to work the script needs to run as the current user. I can see that you can specify a particular user to run the script, but can the script be run as the currently logged on user? Thanks Chris
ActiveX Control and IE 10
I have a Windows 8 machine with IE 10 on it. I have not been able to use the ActiveX viewer for remote control. I can get it to prompt me to allow the ActiveX control to run and I say Allow but the viewer never comes up. I have followed the instructions here http://dcserver.pearl.k12.ms.us:8020/help/remote_desktop_sharing/remote_desktop_pre-requisites.html#Remote-Desktop-Sharing-How-to-enable-ActiveX-Controls-in-Internet-Explorer but nothing happens. I have UAC turned off and I have my machine
IOS app distribute
Hi all! Has anyone done a successfull install of a in-house and App Store App to a iPhone or iPad using Desktop Central MDM? Other products I have seen says that Apple does not support this function yet. //Peter
Latest Java Updates are supported in Desktop Central
The latest java updates, released last Friday, can now be installed on multiple computers using Desktop Central. The details of the patches are given below: JRE 7 Update 13 32bit JRE 7 Update 13 64bit JRE 6 update 39 32bit JRE 6 Update 39 64bit In addition to the above patches, you will also be able to use Software Deployment module to install the following: Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 39 (64-bit) Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 39 Java SE Development Kit 7 Update 13 Java SE Development Kit
Trying to start MySQL server failed
Hi, I'm trying to get Desktop Central Service to start. After a couple of minutes I get a popup from the tray icon telling me "Desktop Central has stopped". In the "serverout0" log I can see the "Trying to start MySQL server failed". What steps will I need to do to fix this issue? Thanks
How to implement network access control ?
Is it possible to use Desktop Central as network access control ?
what is error code 12150
I am trying to deploy a batch file (that is copy to location) c:\desktopcentraltest and i get the above error code. The message says "Could not copy file. unknown error. code 12150. what is this error code? and why is the configuration failing? what can i do?
Scheduling automated deployments
We have a group of machines protected by Deep Freeze, which discards any changes to the hard drives upon a restart. These machines are "thawed" at night by I.T. for 6 hours each week for Desktop Central updates. We must complete any Desktop Central deployments within this 6 hour window. Assume there are multiple, layered updates awaiting which will require 3 scans, 3 deployments and 3 restarts, how do we schedule these 3 automated deployments such that we are guaranteed they all 3 complete within
Java patch issue - certificate revocation message
hi, I am pushing a java update to a computer and it pops up an installer message. when you click view it switches out and shows: Revocation information for the security certificate for this site is not available. Do you want to proceed? [Yes] [No] [View certificate] Unless you click yes it fails. Any ideas? Regards, Kahthan
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