Chrome patches several high severity vulnerabilities with the 89.0.4389.90 stable channel update
Hello everyone, Chrome stable channel has been updated to 89.0.4389.90 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This update comes with fixes for several high severity vulnerabilities. The details of the vulnerabilities are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerability Severity
"Error updating catalog from server" after cleaning up the appstore
So, we've been trying to clean out the selfservice portal, lovingly known as "the appstore" because it was filled with old version of automaticly updated packages. Now, whenever i try to refresh the portal, it pops up an error with the text "Error updating
ManageEngine Desktop Central
Can anyone tell me if this guide https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/server-migration-retain-ip.html is the same guide to be followed if the database is hosted on Microsoft SQL on a separate server or is it a completely different set
Error - The process is not in background processing mode
Hi, I am trying to deploy Microsoft Office 2019 to our Domain bound Windows PCs but when I try, I get met with this error: "Installation failed: The process is not in background processing mode" I was wondering if anyway could give me a hand with this
Desktop Central Agent Image Install
I am building an image and would like to automate the install of the Desktop Central Agent. Is there a web URL I can download it from, or would I need to upload the .exe file somewhere I can pull from?
Save Powershell output to a file on MEDC
Hello, Is it possible to execute a PowerShell script to windows machines through Desktop central and then save output to file on MEDC server? My colleague suggested that we can pass on the FTP credentials within powershell script to upload the output
How to Undistribute a Distributed App by Device.
How can I remove a distributed app from a mobile device? I remove the app but it keeps reinstalling every time. This apps have been distributed by device and not by any profile associated. Thanks.
More love for the Seflservice portal
Hello, i firmly believe the selfservice portal could use some love. Firstly it could use "categories" instead of one endless long list of software. sometimes users dont know exactly what they are looking for, and having software in category's like "audio
Revit 2020 installation
Hello, I have problems installing Revit 2020 :( There was a topic a few days ago where a user had also problems installing Revit. i followed his advice but even that doesnt help :( The log keeps ending with: [ 2020-05-19 09:48:06:020 ] [ 8404 ] [INFO]
Deploy Now is not selectable.
The 'Deploy Now' option on my Deployment Tasks is no longer available after installing the 100639 update.
Direct Download Feature - Auto Disable
Hi All, I'm using the Direct Download feature that was made available a few months ago. This has been working perfectly and was exactly what we needed during the 1st Covid lockdown in the UK. However, with planning for the future in mind, is there a way
CVE-2021-21166 exploited in the wild, fixed in Edge for Chromium's latest update
Hello everyone, Microsoft has fixed a security vulnerability, CVE-2021-21166 - Object lifecycle issue in audio in Edge for Chromium with its latest update 89.0.774.45. This vulnerability is reportedly exploited in the wild. The vulnerability can be patched
AgentUpgrader.exe is marked as malicious by SentinelOne
AgentUpgrader.exe found in C:\Windows\Temp, which I believe is the application that upgrades the DesktopCentral Agents whenever a server build is upgraded, is being flagged by SentinelOne in our environment. I just wanted to share the information, so
A Zero-day CVE-2021-26857 among other critical vulnerabilities fixed with the latest Exchange Server update
Hello everyone, Several security updates have been released in Microsoft Exchange Server to address vulnerabilities exploited in limited attacks. Noteworthy among these vulnerabilities is the Zero-day with the ID - CVE-2021-26857. This is a remote code
Google fixes several security vulnerabilities with the Chrome 89.0.4389.72 update
Hello everyone, Chrome stable channel has been updated to 89.0.4389.72 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This update comes with fixes for several high severity vulnerabilities. The details of the vulnerabilities are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerability Severity
Some DC agents not update inventory scan resut and last contact time
Hi Desktop Central 10 build 10.0.657 On some computers, there is a problem with the update inventory scan result and and applying configurations. These computers have the same error in dcdatatransferdown.log and dcdatatransferup.log - Unknown Error. Code
to know default softwares
Hello I would like to know default applications used is there a way or a report, to know -default browser -default software to open pdf -default mail software if it's not actually possible, could you add this feature or a report into inventory thanks
Inventory cleanup SQL
Hello All, We have converted our Desktop central back end to SQL. As part of our server decomishioning process we need to remove the server from desktop central inventory. Is there a stored procedure I can call with a machine name or something that will
Test & Approve
Hi, Just need some clarification on the test & approve feature. We have created a group call TestWorkstations and we have added the test machines to that group. We have a task in the Automate Patch Deployment which deploys patches to the TestWorkstations
Feature Request - Hardware Inventory: 1. UEFI or BIOS 2. Storage Controller 3. DNS/WINS info
1. UEFI / BIOS is primary concern for consideration regarding system restores, everything else is secondary to that. 2. Storage Controller Type. You already list network adapter type, storage controller type will fit along nicely with that. 3. DNS / WINS infor Desktop Central aids us in being more productive, rather than running around putt ing out fires. When a user has a problem regarding network items they can't access, this information would serve as an immediate resource for us to see
Offline updating Vulnerability Database
Hi, I've installed a Desktop Central Server in a closed network without internet. I followed the steps regarding "Patch Management for closed network". I downloaded the zip file and downloaded the vulnerability database using the following command. patchsync.bat
Ability to disable/enable startup options
Not sure if this has been requested or not, but here goes anyways.... Rather than using MSCONFIG on a system (which is only useful if the user contacts us regarding slow performance or similar issues), it would be convenient to get a list of items in the startup (similar to msconfig) and being able to disable or enable startup items as needed. We'd rather not use MSCONFIG at all, as after a reboot the user will be presented with a prompt. We'd rather not have them see any prompts related to disabling/enabling
No access to webpage after upgrade
The upgrade to the latest version worked fine, no errors or failures. Rebooted server, Service Desk came up no issue. Service for Desktop Central started. Webpage fails to load. Any thoughts? Anything I can do to see what might be going on?
Adobe releases security updates for Acrobat and Reader
Hello everyone, Adobe has released security updates for Acrobat and Reader for Windows and macOS. These updates fix a vulnerability that has been rated 'Important'. The details of the vulnerability and affected versions are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerability
Desktop Central MDM / Forwarding Server
I am having issues with my Desktop Central forwarding server. The Manage Engine Secure Gateway Server service will not stay started. It starts and then stops.
Add programs to windows startup
Hello Everyone, i need to setup a configuration that modifies ( add or delete) the startup programs for windows. Does anyone know how to do this?
Agent missing and or broken after restart
We started having an issues with the DC agent either completely removed from systems or broken after an a windows update or sometimes a simple reboot. If the agent is removed by an update why is it not reinstalled when the GPO is applied? It does install
Improve and enhance endpoint security for remote workers using a holistic UEM [Webinar]
Greetings from ManageEngine! Organizations around the world have established a new norm in working remotely. This sudden shift to remote work poses a surge in challenges involved in effectively managing employees and catering to their IT security policies.
DC System requirements - Supported OS for DC
Hi, I need to be sure in Windows Server 2012 is supported for Desktop Center Server installation. The documentation is ambiguous: Here only 2012 R2 is showed - Desktop Central System Requirements | ManageEngine Desktop Central Here both 2012 and 2012
Mozilla releases security updates for Firefox 86, Thunderbird 78.8, Firefox ESR 78.8
Hello everyone, Mozilla has fixed several security vulnerabilities in Firefox 86, Thunderbird 78.8, Firefox ESR 78.8. The details of the vulnerabilities fixed are as follows: Platform CVE ID Vulnerability Impact Firefox 86, Thunderbird 78.8,
Another one for the to-do list: UI improvement
Adding domain computers to SoM This view is pretty hopeless, it needs to be a list, not a window of tiles. **Image Deleted** Please DM/email me if you require it.
custom report for local groups
I am trying to make a custom report to show users in the local admin group on computers in specific remote offices. I found how to run a report by local group members but that doesn't have all the fields and filter I need. I want to break out this report to show only domain users in this group and break it down by remote office. I can not do this in the local group member report. Is there another way to run this as a custom report?
MDM doesn't work after upgrading to 10.0.636
Good day, MDM doesn't work after upgrading to 10.0.636 The mdm page does not open Infinite page loading
console display issues in version 10.0.656
We are unable to drill down in screens without display issues using Firefox or Chrome. We have had this issue before in previous versions. It is a very detrimental and costly issue. Anyone have a solution??In Threats and Patches > Patches > Missing
Desktop Central Software doesn't support Windows 10 store apps
Windows 10 Store Apps cannot be identified as Commercial/ Non Commercial or allowed/Prohibited. I primarily use Desktop Central for Software auditing & struggle with Windows 10 store apps populating the inventory more & more. Is there also a way on the Software licencing page to add a "Goto page X of X" rather than just clicking next page? Is anyone else using this feature as i have emailed Support but not heard much back concerning progress? Regards Rich
Automate install of Desktop Central agent with powershell
I've created a scheduled task that runs a list of powershell scripts in serial order on the first system startup, and I'd like to add the installation of the agent in this manner. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a way to run the installer
I want to change DTC Server IP...
Hello, I want to change my DTC Server IP. How do I go about doing this? Machine name, FQDN will be the same, the system just needs a new IP. Thanks, Mark.
Apple mobile device initial setup
Is there a way to provision a new Apple device without signing in with an Apple ID? I'm new to Apple (I'm an Android user!) but need to setup our organisation's Apple devices, so I have one for testing. When I first turn on the phone, it won't let me
Search for a specific file in File Manager
Is there a way to search for a specific file or find all files with a specific extension using File Manager? I have a need to find all .PST files on all managed machines and download them. The only report I can find is the on that shows me the total
New DC user - 10 suggestions for improving the UI/UX
I'm not sure if this is the right place for these suggestions, but here we go anyway. I'm a new DC user, coming from uVNC + PDQ to manage my deployments and remote access and here's what the past week has shown me: 1. On inventory screen, when click search,
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