How to Block All .exe and .msi
Hi All, I want to block all .exe and .msi to run via Desktop Central. I am trying to use the option in inventory named as "block executables" but when I type "*.exe" and "*.msi" to block all msi and exe packages I get an error. Can anyone help me to block all software executable and allow only the ones I want them to use.
Python API support for Desktop Central
Hi I would like to know how can i use api to get details of a computer on desktop central actually looking for python based sdk if available can you please give me some pointers Best Regards Prasanth
Switch SQL server
Hi guys, i migrate my database to another sql server. Where can i change the servername for desktopcentral access to this new server ?
Machines reporting to Desktop Central
Is there a way we can email the assigned user of a desktop or a laptop that they have not connected to the network for x number of days and thus remind them to do so, so that Desktop Central might be able to push necessary updates to their computers?
Setup Agents to talk while not on the network
Does any have a detailed document on how to setup Desktop Central to talk to an agent while it is on a corporate network/vpn? I installed the Secure Gateway Server but can't seem to get it to negotiate. Using Fortigate for my firewall.
Default apps in Kiosk
Hi Must be a common thing but cannot find this anywhere. We use Kiosk mode to lock down many of our Android (v9) phones and deliver selected apps. Problem is how do you get default apps such as "Phone" "Messaging "Camera" to appear in Kiosk so the user can access them? Thanks LCD
Security updates for Microsoft Edge (Chromium - based)
Hello everyone, Security updates for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) has been released to fix several vulnerabilities. The details of the vulnerabilities addressed are as follows: CVE-ID Vulnerability details Severity CVE-2020-6510 Heap buffer overflow in background fetch Critical CVE-2020-6511 Side-channel information leakage in content security policy High CVE-2020-6512 Type Confusion in V8 High CVE-2020-6513 Heap buffer overflow in PDFium High CVE-2020-6514
Critical remote code execution vulnerability in Windows DNS server (CVE-2020-1350)
Hello there, Patch Tuesday July 2020 comes with a fix for the critical vulnerability CVE-2020-1350 in Windows DNS Server. This vulnerability is classified 'wormable' and has been given a CVSS score of 10. Cause of this vulnerability: This vulnerability exists due to the improper handling of requests by Windows Domain Name System (DNS) Servers. Impact of this vulnerability: To exploit this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker should send malicious requests to a Windows DNS server.
Desktop Central Silent Install using MDT
I am trying to deploy DesktopCentralAgent.msi using MDT 2013. I know that you can deploy using GPO but I would prefer to use MDT. The issue I'm having is none of the silent switches will work. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Enable and manage windows defender
Is there a way to enable and then manage (exception lists and updates) windows defender through desktop central?
Notifications via the Mobile App?
It look like one of the more recent builds includes mobile app-based notifications? Is anyone using that functionality? I wanted to get some impressions on what notifications are available via the app (which IMO is sorely in need of functionality updates, it's pretty pitiful what you can do in the app vs the desktop interface).
Patch Tuesday July 2020 - Supported updates
Hello everyone, Below is breakdown of all the updates released this Patch Tuesday. New Security Bulletins : 2020-07 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 (KB4558997) 2020-07 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 (KB4565552) 2020-07 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 (KB4565553) 2020-07 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1903 (KB4565554) 2020-07 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version
Google stable channel updated to 84.0.4147.89
Hello everyone, Chrome 84 has been updated to stable channel 84.0.4147.89 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Various security issues have been fixed with this release, the details of which are as follows: CVE-ID Vulnerability details Severity CVE-2020-6510 Heap buffer overflow in background fetch Critical CVE-2020-6511 Side-channel information leakage in content security policy High CVE-2020-6512 Type Confusion in V8 High CVE-2020-6513 Heap buffer overflow in PDFium High
When are DC going to support WhatsApp, fully?
Hi guys, You seem to now support it as a templated software deployment product, for Windows only. However, you do not seem to support it for patching and you don't support the Mac version at all. Cheers, David.
Identify unused software packages
Can a report be run to identify software packages not associated with "Configurations" or "Custom Groups" ?
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Office 2019 & Apple MAC
Hi ALL! I have DC 10 and several MacBook PRO (as AD domain members) How i can setup Office 2019 to my MackBooks via DC ??
Combine Patch Manager Plus Cloud with Desktop Central
Hi, we are Desktop Central users (on-premise) and I have seen that Patch Manager Plus has a "Cloud" version. Is there a way to combine cloud patching in our current Desktop Central management? We would like to update patches in remote users and foreign delegations (without a remote on premise server for each delegation). Thanks.
Is there a proper way to deploy multiple application installs in a single configuration
We have our software install configuration to deploy multiple application (usually about 12 packages). This was working properly until the upgrade to 10.0.518, now the process fails and install only a few packages. Usually this can be resolved by rebooting the computer and a few more packages get installed. Is there a limit to the number that should be pushed in a single configuration? or is this a bug i the new release? Should we be using a different method to push several applications together?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (14.26.28720)
Hi everyone Has anyone looked into these two updates that Desktop Central offers as third-party updates? Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (14.26.28720) - patch ID 31457 Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) (14.26.28720) - patch ID 314573 Reason I am asking: DC says these updates are missing, however, Microsoft Update, WSUS and a third-party vulnerability scanner do not show these updates as missing. The fact that Microsoft does not even offer these updates via Microsoft
How to deploy Powershell script for installation of Bitlocker through MBAM?
Hi, In my case, I wanna deploy a Powershell script for Bitlocker through MBAM. On Desktop Central, I deployed the following script as a package under "Software Deployment": "powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -file Invoke-MbamClientDeployment.ps1" However, it requires some specific parameters, such as "Recovery Service Endpoint". So what does the revised syntax should be on Desktop Central? For example, here is the command line, which has been successfully run on Powershell: Invoke-MbamClientDeployment.ps1 -RecoveryServiceEndpoint
Autodesk Civil 3D packages
Hi, Has anyone had any luck (or attempted) creating a deployment of AutoCAD's civil 3D (either 2019 or 2020) and be able to deploy it using DC? We have a command line that works either from the PC itself or using a remote command line. Our command line that works is: \\domain.com\shares\DCShare\Autodesk_Civil3D_2020\Img\Setup.exe /q /I /w \\domain.com\shares\DCShare\Autodesk_Civil3D_2020\Img\AutoCad_Civil_3D_2020.ini When we try to deploy it just seemingly hangs and after the 4-hour time out it'll
Job history for Automatic Patch Deployment
Hi, We have two automatic patch deployment routines configured to run every fortnight. Is there any way to view the history of those routines to see when they last ran, what computers were patched and what patches were installed? Also can this information be got by way of a scheduled report? thanks Ed.
Feature request: Mac encryption reboot behaviour
Hi, I have a problem patching macOS systems that are encrypted using FileVault 2 -- when the system reboots, it requires the user to be present to enter the password for filevault to unlock the disk. This means that automatic patching of encrypted macs is not possible, as they do not automatically start up again afterwards. However, it looks like it is possible to use an encryption bypass option when initiatting the reboot: https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2012/09/22/fdesetup-authrestart-filevault-2s-one-time-encryption-bypass-feature/
Google releases chrome stable channel update 83.0.4103.116
Hello everyone, Google has updated its chrome stable channel to 83.0.4103.116 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This following high severity vulnerability has been fixed in this release. CVE-2020-6509: Use-after-free in extensions To patch this vulnerability using Desktop Central, initiate a sync between the Patch Database and Desktop Central server. Once this is done, search for the following Patch IDs or Bulletin ID and install them in target systems. Patch ID Bulletin ID Patch Description 314753
Patch Tuesday June 2020 - Supported updates
Hello everyone, This month, we are witnessing the largest ever Patch Tuesday with 129 security fixes. Here is the list of supported updates New Security Bulletins : 2020-06 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows (KB4561600) 2020-06 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB4561645) (ESU) 2020-06 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4561669) (ESU) 2020-06 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB4561674) 2020-06 Security
Install and configure Windows SNMP from Desktop Central
Hello Support. We currently have Desktop Central v10.0.518 to manage Windows Server 2019 servers. From the Desktop Central console, is it possible to install and configure the SNMP Server component? We are in need of installing the SNMP component, as well as configuring the SNMP community and parameters. Regards, Rafael Vega.
Patching In Progress - stuck on offline machines
Here's the situation: I have a production deployment that consists of 1400 machines. We are at roughly 80% complete however, there is a list of 11 machines that have the status of "Patching in Progress." The problem here is that 9 of those machines have shown as offline for the last 3 days. This seems to be causing an issue to where the remainder of the machines are falling behind on getting patched. The WOL Status is always listed as "In Progress." and the WOl Remarks are listed as Processing wake
Chrome releases security updates to fix critical vulnerabilities
Hello everyone, Chrome has updated its stable channel to 83.0.4103.97 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This update comes with security fixes for several vulnerabilities. The details of the vulnerabilities are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerabilities Severity CVE-2020-6493 Use after free in WebAuthentication High CVE-2020-6494 Incorrect security UI in payments High CVE-2020-6495 Insufficient policy enforcement in developer tools High CVE-2020-6496 Use after free in payments High To patch these vulnerabilities
Asset disposal
Hi I use DTC along with ServiceDesk Plus is there a way to mark/delete an asset in DTC and for it to appear in SDP as disposed of. I need to keep the history of the item in SDP within my CMDB but am happy to get rid of the item in DTC?
Build Version:10.0.550 Inventory -> Configure Alerts not working.
Hi ! Fresh instalation: Build Version:10.0.550, Mail Server Settings - setup OK. But can't access Inventory -> Configure Alerts https://localhost:8383/webclient#/dc/inventory/configure-alerts nothing shows up and can't setup email alerts. On old build Version:10.0.479 is Inventory -> Configure Email Alerts - still working good. You can setup alerts. Any help ? THX.
Chrome stable channel update fixes 3 vulnerabilities
Hello folks, Google has updated its chrome stable channel to 83.0.4103.106 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This update comes with fixes for three vulnerabilities. The details of these vulnerabilities are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVE-2020-6505 Use after free in speech High CVE-2020-6506 Insufficient policy enforcement in WebView High CVE-2020-6507 Out of bounds write in V8 High To install this update using Desktop Central, initiate a sync between the Patch Database and Desktop
Windows SMB protocol hit again by a new critical vulnerability - SMBleed
Hello everyone, A mere three months after patching a wormable SMBv3 vulnerability dubbed SMBGhost (CVE-2020-0796), cybersecurity researchers have identified another similar vulnerability in Windows SMB protocol. This vulnerability is called SMBleed (CVE-2020-1206) and has a severity rating score of 10. What is SMBleed? SMBleed is a new critical wormable vulnerability found in the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. This vulnerability allows attackers to leak kernel memory remotely. SMBleed
Unknown Error. Code : -2145116137
On a Windows 2008 R2 server I am getting this error code. Please advise.
Anyone else unable to deploy a registry entry with curly brackets?
I'm trying to deploy a registry configuration to my workstations, but if the value I'm trying to deploy has curly brackets { }, the page just hangs and doesn't submit. If I remove the curly brackets and leave everything else the same, the configuration is created just fine. This is a problem of course because I need the curly brackets. Has anyone else encountered this? Here's the registry entry I'm trying to push. Windows Configuration > Registry (Computer) Action: Write Value Header Key: HKLM Sub-Key:
Creating custom Dynamic group with a pipe | in the software name generates a error
This is a bug report. Server version tested with is 10.0.529 Steps to recreate: 1. Go to the Create New group screen and Dynamic for the group type 2. Select the following, Columns - Software Name, Criteria - Equal, Value - Dell Command | Update 3. Click Create group - A error comes up saying something went wrong If the Pipe is removed from the name, I can create the group, but it no longer works with equals, need to change the condition to contains.
repairing agents with msiexec.exe [/f{p|o|e|d|c|a|u|m|s|v}] <product_code>
Looking for help creating/modifying a script to update/repair agents that can be deployed via group policy Ideally looking for something to launch at startup/shutdown to update/repair agents that can't be reached via console. Agents that have failed to upgrade automatically would benefit from being repaired/upgraded via script deployed via group policy, currently an official script released for installing agents, but would be ideal if it would include repair options if needed. https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/psinstallagent.txt
MDM - Oppo, Model CPH1851
We are trying to enrol a Oppo, Model CPH1851 into the MDM. While the device enrols, we are unable to get emails to show up on the device, e.g. when we enrol a Samsung device, it automatically uses the GMail app to connect the user to the corporate emails. Has anyone else found any issues getting Oppo devices into MDM and if so, what is the workaround?
Mozilla releases security fixes for Firefox 77
Hello everyone, Mozilla has released security fixes for vulnerabilities in Firefox 77. The details of the vulnerabilities fixed are as follows CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVE-2020-12399 Timing attack on DSA signatures in NSS library High CVE-2020-12405 Use-after-free in SharedWorkerService High CVE-2020-12406 JavaScript type confusion with NativeTypes High CVE-2020-12407 WebRender leaking GPU memory when using border-image CSS directive Moderate CVE-2020-12408 URL spoofing when using IP
Rollout of Windows 10 2004 Feature updates
Hello All, A Quick heads-up, Microsoft has released its Windows 10 2004 feature updates for users. Below you can find a few highlights of this feature update. Fast identity authentication through Windows Hello is now supported across all major browsers. Windows Defender system guard enables a higher level of firmware protection. Setup Diag is automatically installed. Improvements in Windows Powershell cmdlets. Go ahead and read this document to know what the pre-requisites are and how
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