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
Restart computer before deploying software
Hello, I am trying to install software that requires the previous version be uninstalled before installing the new version. I can uninstall the previous version with a custom script in the pre-deployment activities section. No problem there. However, once the custom script is finished, the computer must restart before it can install the new version. I tried using a custom script with 'shutdown /f /r /t 0, but the install failed saying "The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed." (I think
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
Does anyone have a configuration with which current Autodesk products can be reliably distributed?
Hi Does anyone have a configuration with which current Autodesk products can be reliably distributed? I have the problem that it works with some clients but does not work for the majority of clients. I then get either that the installation has been aborted,
OS imaging: how to retain original PC name?
Is there a way to have os deployments automatically use the computer's original name (from inventory) when reimagining systems in batch? The naming logic/field works alright when provisioning brand new systems or when you have a specific convention but
Adding Routers and Switches via Import and thereafter Scanning and reconciling
We were migrating the asset data from our existing in house software to Manage Engine tool. The plan was we will upload the Network Devices (Routers/Switches) details via import and thereafter use network scan, so that reconciliation happens automatically
Outlook Client Blocked on Mobile Devices
Hi all We were using Mobile Device Management through ManageEngine for a few months but have just disabled conditional access due to issues users were experiencing. Now that CEA is turned off, mobile users on Apple and Android are still being blocked
Updates from Feb 2021 to Jan 2022 - Driving me crazy
hello guys! I would like to get some help and understanding how is this happening and how you guys are dealing with this. We never patch during the same month of released patches, so let's say we are going to patch on 1/30 it means I will patch everything
Integrate DC with AE
Dears, we have DC and AE, the integration was configured successfully without any issue we need to if there are any capabilities to fetch the below info from DC to AE 1- the owner in DC can be synced to AE 2- the custom groups created on DC can be synced
Patching notification
I have some automatic patch deployments setup to deploy during startup, however i can't seem to get notification working to let users know they need to do a reboot? So basically i would like users to be notified to reboot so the updates can be deployed.
Which report, or custom query can be used to get Office channel information?
Since Desktop Central can determine which patch a paticular machine needs based on whether or not the machine has either the Enterprise Current Channel or the Enterprise Semi Annual channel, which report or custom query can be used to get a report of
Microsoft fixes several security vulnerabilities in Edge (Chromium-based) 98.0.1108.43 (Stable Channel update).
Hey everyone, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) has been updated to 98.0.1108.43 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This Stable Channel update includes 22 security fixes, 3 of which are Microsoft Edge-specific updates. Here are the details: CVE ID Vulnerability
Google releases several security fixes and improvements in its Chrome 98.0.4758.80 stable channel update.
Hello everyone, Chrome stable channel has been updated to 98.0.4758.80/81/82 for Windows and 98.0.4758.80 for Mac, and Linux. This update comes with a number of security fixes and improvements. The details of the vulnerabilities fixed are as follows:
Will we need to reinstall new clients for an entire site if network changes
We manage computers for multiple clients. Some of those clients have our network, some have their own. We have 1 client that is moving to their own network, but we will still manage those machines. Currently, there is a Distribution Server at this site.
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decline patch for all customers
we have many customers in the portal. we would now like to exclude certain patches from all customers. how is this possible? BR Thomy
Please update to the latest build of Secure Gateway Server!
Hello everyone, We have updated Desktop Central's Secure Gateway Server with a few enhancements and a bug fix. Please Download the latest Secure Gateway Server here. You can find out more about the bug fixes released in the build update (90094)
SoM not deleting computers that have been removed from AD OU's
We have two OU's that sync with DC. We moved 131 computers to our disabled OU, which has no ties to DC. We forced an AD sync this morning, then the normal AD sync happens every afternoon at 1pm eastern. I received 14 emails after this. Of these 14 emails,
Remote connect not working
Hi All, None of our agents are able to connect to remote systems today. When initiating a connection we get the "Unable to establish connection with the agent." error. Can someone confirm if this is a global outage? I cannot reach their phone support
Huge error log generate by desktop central
Hi, I used Desktop Central v10.121375 and integrate with SDP v11.3.11. Already I have problem with error log that generate by Desktop Central. I don't know about this issue, but my installation drive insufficient space to store this logs. I attached
Firefox does not work when Agent is patching.
Hello to all, We are currently in the testing phase of Desktop Central but have a problem with patch management. We have enabled automatic distribution of patches for third-party software. However, if the user has Firefox browser open while it is being
Windows machines going to sleep while patching
I've expanded my testing of desktop central to physical devices and am noticing that systems are going to sleep while running patch configuration jobs. Is there a way to configure the desktop central patching mechanism to prevent the system from going
How do I increase the Memory Usage limit of MEDC?
How do I increase the Memory Usage limit of MEDC? At peak usage (patching 100 servers or so at a time), the CPU is pegged at 100%, which is good and expected, and the network is pushing 500-600Mb, but the memory stands firm at 6.5GB used of 16GB RAM available,
Standard windows icon for a pending reboot is hidden
Hello, I have a problem with computers with Desktop Central Agent. It looks, that computers with Desktop Central agent do not display standard windows icon for pending restart: Does anybody have an idea if it is a computer problem or Desktop Central agent
Multicast deployments indefinitely stay at "Multicast deployment will start automatically at the end of...."
I've begun to test multicast deployments but am sort of at a standstill. The multicast image deployment should have begun on 4 of my test systems per the console, as well as I clicked the Deploy now button after they sat there for a couple of minutes
Patch detection from admin panel is broken
Hello team, since about the beginning of the month, patch detection via the admin panel is no longer possible (computer -> dropdown menu -> patch scan). Only the error message appears: SORRY! Something went wrong; Page is unreachable. Please return to
Since 10.1.2137.10 declined patches still visible under "Missing Patches"
Hi, with DC Update 10.1.2137.10 I still can see declined patches unter "Missing Patches" even if I use a filter to view only "Not Approved" patches. If i decline a patch under 10.1.2127.18 the declined patch where not visible in "Missing Patches" It doesn't
feature of WSUS that can help DC
Hi wsus have two features that can help bandwidth optimization for MS patches: 1-Branchcache 2-Express updates if DC has same feature or works with WSUS it's very good for branches
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