Servers vs Workstations
We love Desktop Central! I have read that Desktop Central is great for server management too, but we have only used it for workstations for many years. I am wanting to start deploying it in our servers too. But, our workstations and servers are managed
Visual Studio Express
Hi ALL! I need install Visual Studio Express 2022 (https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/express/) to part of my PCs via DC - how to ??
Apache Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228)
The identified Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) is classified as a Zero-Day Vulnerability. The name Log4Shell refers to the fact that this bug is present in a popular Java logging library called Log4j, which when exploited, can allow attackers
Patch Tuesday December 2021 - Updates
Hello everyone, Here is the list of supported December 2021 Patch Tuesday updates New Security Bulletins : 2021-12 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB5008271) (ESU) (CVE-2021-41333) (CVE-2021-43883) (CVE-2021-43893) 2021-12 Security
See file name/path details in file scan inventory
Is there a way to see the details of the file scan? I need to know what files are located on a machine and where they reside. Simply seeing that there are 4304 .jar files on a computer isn't really useful if I can't tell what or where they are
Urgent Restore Issue
Hi, Edit: Restore "Cleaning up" is hanging on "Cleaning up redis temp data folder" Acting in response to this: Authentication Bypass using Filter Configuration | ManageEngine Currently the failed installation is on a 2008R2 Server with SQL Server 2012.
An authentication bypass vulnerability identified and fixed in Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP
Hello! This notification is in regard to an authentication bypass vulnerability that was recently identified in Desktop Central. This applies to Desktop Central MSP as well. Registered as CVE-2021-44515, this vulnerability has now been fixed and released
Microsoft fixes several high-severity security vulnerabilities in Edge for Business (chromium) 96.0.1054.53 update
Hello everyone, Microsoft Edge for Business (chromium) has been updated to 96.0.1054.53 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The details of the vulnerabilities fixed are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVE-2021-4052 Use after free in web apps
Printer installed Report
I have pushed a new printer through GPO and I am wanting to run a report to see which machines do not have it installed. Is this possible?
Windows 10 Locks up after login after Desktop Central Upgrade to 10.1.2127.18
Ever since we upgraded the DC Central Server to 10.1.2127.18, and subsequently the agent upgraded to 10.1.2127.16.W, we have been experiencing lock ups in Windows 10 20H2 right after login. The machine becomes total unresponsive, only remedy is to power
Mozilla releases security updates for Firefox 95, Firefox ESR 91.4.0, and Thunderbird 91.4.0
Hello everyone, Mozilla has fixed several high severity security vulnerabilities in Firefox 95, Firefox ESR 91.4.0, and Thunderbird 91.4.0. The details of the vulnerabilities fixed are as follows: Platform CVE ID Vulnerability Impact Thunderbird 91.4.0
Push os deployment with PXE
I have created an image, set up a deployment task to image a machine. I was expecting a ZTD and the laptop to reboot and PXe boot into imaging the machine but I had to go put the USB into the laptop and boot into that. Is there a way to use a Zero-touch
Google fixes several high-severity security vulnerabilities in Chrome 96.0.4664.93 stable channel update
Hello everyone, Chrome stable channel has been updated to 96.0.4664.93 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This update comes with fixes for 22 security vulnerabilities. The details of the vulnerabilities fixed are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerability Severity
Desktop Central Alerts Problem
Hello , Desktop central started to generate alerts abnormally, it generated 300 thousand alerts in 2 days. Our mail traffic is locked, can you help? Thanks and Best Regards
Scheduled Reports removing Server names (Patch Mgmt Desktop Central)
Hello ! I`m running a scheduled report in DC to email two people System Health Reports as CSV each monday. The reports are all emailed OK but the server names are removed and replaced with asterisks. I have ticked the "User Consent" section to allow names
Shutdown Notice
When I try to open Desktop Central, I'm getting Shutdown Notice and that server is compromised. Is there another solution this other rebuilding the server?
Report for Install Dates for Updates
Is there a way to create a report to tell when an update was installed.
Run a report to find computers without a piece of software installed
Hi Everyone Is it possible to run a report to find machines without a piece of software installed? Cheers
CVE-2021-44515 question
Hello, Can you please clarify if ME Secure Gateway Server is affected by this CVE? We're using Desktop Central 10.1.2127.18 and a Secure Gateway Server ver. 90092 Is it possible to use any "Exploit Detection Tool" for Secure Gateway Server like mentioned
Reset the software metering results
Hi I have been running software metering for Acrobat for some time but need to reset the results so I can see changes made to software installations, how can this be achieved.
Agent is not reachable
Hi, we have manageengine in our network and it works greatly...but on some devices agent have installed successfully but on inventory list scan status of them is "Failed"... and they have details and "last successful scan" of them updates daily but always
Basic software deployment automation in DC “fundamental design flaw”
This is in addition to my other post on fundamental problems in the product, which is still even satisfactorily answered, never mind addressed: https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/desktop-central-is-still-desperately-lacking-in-patch-configuration-job-targeting But that is a distraction from this post... Scenario: I would like to set up some software deployment automation tasks, in DC. The intention is to automatically deploy MOE software to computers, based on custom dynamic
Desktop Central MSP API: Is there Module for configuration?
Is there module for configuration in Desktop Central MSP API or any plans to have?
Mac Office 16.55
The patch update is still missing from DC.
Cannot Instal 3rd Party Certificate from Internal Microsoft Certificate Authority
We have DesktopCentral installed on a private network and our domain has a certificate authority. I wanted to issue a certificate to desktop central to prevent certificate errors when accessing the site. I followed the instructions here: https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configuring_desktop_central/importing_ssl_certificates.html
Pre- and Post-Job Scripts for "Automate Patch Deployment"
We use Desktop Central to automatically patch one of our systems, which has been working great for the past year or so. However I now want to automatically patch some servers, which require services to be shutdown before and started again after the installation (after reboot). My suggestion is to add the capability to run pre- and post-job scripts for Patch Deployment, similar to what can be done for SW packages.
How to uninstall software using script?
I have a script to uninstall Sophos virus guard from computers. How I can use it to uninstall Sophos through Desktop Central?
Creating a configuration to apply to new computers only?
Hello all, I was wondering if it was possible to create a configuration that would install certain software but only on new computers that have been added to Desktop Central? Would appreciate any help or tips on doing this if possible.
Low C: disk space email notifcation
I can see that a user can get an alert for low disk space and that you can set an email notification for Individual partition free space is less than % andoverall free disk space is less than %. However, what would be more logical would be an email notification where C: falls below a value (say 3GB), rather than the overall or individual drives and at a percentage. Is this possible? As Admin's its important to have an alert like this, rather than a scheduled report that you need to look at every
Reports Columns
Greetings, When I use scheduled reports I select predefined reports that contain predefined number of columns, and if I want to select specific columns that suits my needs I have to go with custom reports then choose them to be a scheduled ones, But
Chrome misconfigurations in MEDC + Endpoint Protection (vulnerability scanning) need to be updated
After finding more Chrome misconfiguration errors it's pretty clear these rules are based on an outdated version of the Unified Compliance Framework Google Chrome configuration guide (by Network Frontiers). There is an updated version of that guide here
Another deprecated Chrome security misconfiguration
The "Webpages are allowed to run Flash plugins automatically" security misconfiguration is no longer valid for Chrome (Flash has been removed since v88) and should probably be removed as a misconfiguration in MEDC/EP add-on. See documentation from Google:
Schedule Reboot
Hi Guys My apology if there's already a post about this, i want to setup a schedule system reboot, is it possible to do so through manageengine. What is the requirement for it to work, the agent is installed on the c. Tanks in advance Bev
Technician Report -Desktop Central
Hello I need ta Technician History Report. I have some technician using desktop central , and i need to audit they work on the system Build Version : 100661
Update Vulnerability DB - Issue with File Integrity
Receiving "File integrity verification failed. Invalid response received." when updating DB, no change since 05:30 this morning, are you aware of any issues?
Last Boot Time
Hello, I'd like to know where does 'Last Boot Time' come from on an agent computer. If I query Get-CIMInstance and look up the Event Viewer (Event ID 6009 & 6005) on the local computer, the date/time does not consistent to what is showing in 'Last Boot
6 Zero-days fixed in November 2021 Patch Tuesday
Hello everyone, November 2021 Patch Tuesday comes with fixes for 55 vulnerabilities, out of which 6 are zero-day vulnerabilities. The details of the zero-day vulnerabilities are as follows: CVE ID Vulnerability Publicly Disclosed Actively Exploited
Desktop Central agent wrong Ip installing from SCCM
HI guys , Maybe I have more luck with the community than with a technical support that has not responded in several days and when it responds it is to say that it is reviewed logs . we are trying to deploy the Desktop central agent through SCCM but
Ability to use other remote desktop tools from with MEDC
A major drawback of MEDC is that it's remote control system is not FIPS140-2 certified (or even complaint). Because of this there are two functions I think need to be addressed: Ability to disable remote control completely. (checks the FIPS140-2 box in
Domain Report
how can i create a report that shows me the number of clients and number of servers by domain? and also a report that gives me a number of printers by domain
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