Protect your Linux computers from SUDO flaw using Desktop Central!!
Dear Users, Linux computers are recently facing vulnerability threats through SUDO malware. A malware which is capable of taking the root access of the machines via SUDO. Do not panic when you have Desktop Central with you. Through Linux Patch Management, get updated to the latest Linux OS and protect your computers from harmful flaws. Refer this blog for more details. Better Patching. Better Enterprise Security!! Cheers, Desktop Central Team
ManageEngine Desktop Central : June 2017 - Patch Tuesday update
Hi Team, Good day. Here is an update on Patch Tuesday for June 2017. New Security Bulletins : Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB4021558) - Supported Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4022719) - Supported Security Update for Microsoft Office (KB3203386) - Supported Security Update for Adobe Flash Player (KB4022730) - Supported Cumulative Security Update for Microsoft Edge (KB4022714) - Supported Office Updates : Security update for Outlook 2016 (KB3191932) - Supported Security
Security Rollups in Desktop Central - cumulative or not?
Hi, According to Microsoft, Quality Rollups are cumulative, but Security Rollups are not. In Desktop Central, however, when I go to approve older rollups in order to catch up, they are greyed out and a tooltip advises that the update is disabled because it has been superseded. Does this mean that Desktop Central security rollups are cumulative after all? Thanks.
Software Deployment Details...
Hi, my understanding is that during software deployments if run normally (without deploy immediately) will run when the policy window is available, the schedule window is availabe and the target is online. I believe when the target agent checks back to the core server on the 90 minute cycle, if the target is part of a configuration, at that point it will retrieve the XML configuration file and start the deployment. Please correct me if im wrong up until this point. Is there any prevention intelligence
Execute .bat before installing software
I have a specific software that does not run from a shared folder. I have to copy it locally, and then execute the installer from the local folder. I am trying with a simple bat as a pre-deployment task, but is failing with the error "Failed! : Incorrect function.". I've read a bit on other posts, and it seems I cannot run a bat on a computer configuration, has to be on a user configuration. Fair enough..then, how is the proper procedure? create a user config to copy the files, and then later run
Patch 22492 Keeps wanting to install
This patch, 22492 (2017-05 Security Monthly Quality Rollup Update includes WannaCrypt Fix(MS17-010) and May Month Quality Rollup for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB4019264)), keeps trying to install on a large number of my Windos 7 systems. The issue is, that I have already installed updates that should supersede this on those computers. On these systems, I have installed the June update numbered 22579, which is the 2017-06 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
Unknown Error. Code : -2145124329
Hi! A lot of PC's (with SO Windows 7) are with the error in the patch bellow: Bulletin ID: MSWU-2472 (Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB4023136) ) Could help me, please? Regards, Talita
Managing floating licenses
Hello, this is my first post here. As I did not find an answer, I have to ask for your help. We have a software, that has multiple single seat licenses, and a few floating licenses. I would like to somehow set, that if someone has that program installed, and does not have assigned a single seat license, it is possible, that he is using the floating license. But Desktop Central shows me, that that program is under licensed, because many computers use floating license... Of course, for the sake of
Bitlocker Report
How do I create a report showing me the machines in my environment that are using bitlocker and the volumes on which it is used?
Inventory Audit Summary Report
We just started installing DC Agent to many computers and are getting a email the title of Inventory Audit Summary Report for the Domain "Workgroup" We have not found how this was enabled or know how to change it. Where might I find the configuration for this report. Mike
idle time before logoff
where to add more idle time before desktop central logs you off
Problem Installing Hotfix - Process stalls when selecting "Browse"
Hi all, Is anyone else having an issue where the process of installing the latest hotfix stops completely (screen disappears) when "Browse" is selected to find the hotfix file? I have searched the internet and cannot seem to find an answer. Either I am the first or I just haven't searched hard enough. Thanks!
Import data in computer note field
Hi, I have an excel sheet with the computername and notes from our old management program.. It is possible to import these data in computer note field? Thanks Rainer
Generate report with telephone field
Hello. I need to generate a report using Desktop Central that includes the "telephone" field in AD. I am using build version 10.0.83, and I can click on the Reports tab > User Reports > Active User Accounts and see a report of all users. However, when I try to customize the fields, all the phone-related fields are available EXCEPT the "telephone" field, which is where we populate most of our phone numbers. Is there a way to get that information on a report?
Desktop Central Client Service not running
We have recently upgraded a few computers to Windows 10 1703 and we find the Desktop Central service on the local PC does not load automatically on startup even if it is set on Auto startup. We are running version 10.0.5.
2-Factor Authentication, Lost phone, only admin - what now?
I am the only admin in Desktop Central, and have2-factor authentication enabled, but I've since lost my phone (actually, it got destroyed). I know my username & password, but can't seem to find any way to send myself a recovery email or replacement QR code. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Desktp Central block Creators Update
Hi, how I can block the Windows 10 Anniversry and Creators updates? Regards Rainer
Difference between Desktop central 9 and 10 ?
Hello team Can you tell me how is it difference? any reason to upgrade? appreciate your answer. Thank you Roy
Agent settings
I need some help with configuration settings for my Desktop Central agent and hoping someone here can help me out. I have a mixed environment in which we have a central office where users would be local to the DC server, for these users the Local office agent would be best. However, the majority of the staff works as consultants at other company's office buildings. Since we have no control over their environment we have determined that using the remote office agent would work best. 2 questions
block Windows Updates
Hi, how can I block Windows Update, feature,.. like creator update? Regards Rainer
Desktop Central and Always On SQL support?
Is Desktop Central available to be utilized with a AlwaysON Configuration for SQL - Basically SQL failover cluster (High Availability) We were able to get it to work however it appears that after a few days it loses its connection and the service just stops. We then restart the service and it runs fine for another day or two Thanks,
Secure your computers from Fireball Malware
Dear Users, It's time to save your desktops. Fireball, a recently popular adware/malware infection has affected over 250 million computers across the world. This browser hijacker gets installed in our search engines and causes severe threats which also includes installation of more such malware. Why fear when you have Desktop Central :) Refer the article given below to know how Desktop Cental helps on securing your PCs from Fireball malware. https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/secure-computers-from-fireball-malware.html
HP Warranty Scan's
I recall in the past there was an issue with pulling HP warranty information. Has there been any progress made on this? I know I can speak for many here whom could greatly benefit from having this working.
Manage work from home users
I'm trying to figure out if Dekstop Central is a suitable solution for managing and providing support for users that work from home. What I most want to know is how to get the agent on a users computer if they are not on our network. I see there's options for remote office, but I don't know if this is what I'm looking for, since every user is on a different network, and not in one centralized off-site location. So what's the best way to install the agent on a computer outside of the office network?
Hostname in report URL for scheduled email reports
When receiving scheduled email reports established in desktop central with "Publish reports on the Desktop Central server and send the URL" selected, the link to the report within the email begins with the server's IP as opposed to the FQDN. As we are currently utilizing https with SSL certificates, this causes a certificate error when trying to access desktop central through the provided link. Is there a way to replace the IP in the generated report URL with the the FQDN of the server?
Desktop Central patch filters
Good Morning, Filters seemed to have stopped working in our Desktop Central instance after upgrading. Before, we could filter out patches based on OS and application, but now, those filters don't seem to work. The filters for "release Date" seem to work. If I set up a filter for updates on Server 2012 R2, I will receive updates for all Windows Operating systems. The same happens with applications like .Net updates. Anyone else having this issue? It was working prior. Thank you! :D Thank you
Citrix Xenapp
Hello, Is desktop central fully Citrix Xenapp compliant? Features like software metering per user, patching, license management (software scans), etc. Thanks
Software Metering Summary
We installed an agent on a Windows 7 system on May 5, 2017 10:43 AM. I had setup a software meter against Outlook.exe. Outlook.exe usage on this system is currently 43 days, 01 hours, 33 minutes. I'm not sure how Outlook.exe usage is > 43 days because the agent was installed 31 days ago. Version 10.0.87 How can this phenomenon be explained?
When we will get remote command prompt in Desktop Central MSP?
" Enhancements and Bug Fixes between 10.0.05 and 10.0.47 Enhancements Desktop Management Remote Command Prompt is introduced in System Manager. "
Delete alert for person no longer here
One of our employees had created an alert when certain software is installed. He has since left, and we recently disabled his email and now his reports are bouncing back to the helpdesk email account. I've looked though and been unable to find the report to delete it or direct it to a generic email address. I have a similar issue with ServiceDesk Plus, but will open another question in that forum as well. Any help is appreciated.
Patch Download status
Hi, I am trying to download the jre7u79-windows-x64.exe patch but I keep getting The http status code returned from web server:404 I am not having issues downloading any other patches. Thanks
Remote Control - can no longer have two techs connected at the same time.
This feature used to work, now it brings up the screen and never fully connects. Is that feature still available and is there anything I can do to fix the problem? This happens across multiple browsers and computers. We are running Build Version:10.0.91 currently. I do have a support case opened currently but wanted to post here as well.
Adding Certificate from Microsoft CA
Following: https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configuring_desktop_central/importing_ssl_certificates.html I'm trying to add a certificate from our Microsoft domain CA. It gives me a .cer and .crt file When I import the .crt file it asks for a .key file. What do I need to do to get the .key file? Are there alternate instructions when using a Microsoft CA?
Schedule Reports : patch
Every week I export a patch report and then sort by remote office and send one report per office... Is it possible to automate these reports? I don´t see this option in Schelude Report -> Missing patch
Setting Chat to not showing up on End Users Machine till after first comment is made.
Is there a setting I am not seeing to set the chat to not show on end users till after the first message is sent?
Scan failed due to incorrect meta files....
To all, I am getting: Scan failed due to incorrect meta files. Please contact support with server and agent logs. Where do I find these logs to attach to this issue? Just manually added the agent to a Ubuntu 16.04 and although Desktop Central sees the device it cannot scan it. Thanks, Preston
Best way to upgrade to Desktop Central MSP?
To all, I have Desktop Central 9.0.2.82 and get the message before logging in to upgrade. What is the best way? Does it install over the top of the current version without issue? Thanks everyone, Preston
Mobile Device Management within Desktop Central
Does it offer OS update ? Thanks,
Agent SO
Hello, Does the ManageEngine Desktop Central Agent work on all types of Operating systems?
PostgreSQL Desktop Central
What is the default username, password and port to connect to PostgreSQL database in desktop central?
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