powershell scripts runs but does not install .vsto package
I have created a PowerShell package to install an Outlook Plug-in. The script runs and is reported as a success but installing the .VSTO package does not occur. We install a certificate and download...
View ArticleScript to make package shares on a preferred server
I have about 3000 preferred servers to configure and was wondering if anyone has written a PowerShell script to create the share paths\rights needed and IIS settings. I am in short looking for any...
View ArticleSchedule Distro Packages via CMD or Powershell
To deploy software to PCs within my environment I have always used the LANDESK Management Console GUI to schedule a task for any software listed under "Distribution Packages" such as below image. This...
View Articleexecute distribution package for any user
I'm trying to execute a distribution package for any user that logs on to a machine. The distribution package sets power settings for the user - screensaver timeout, forced screensaver etc. The...
View ArticleTask completed while the batch file is still running
Hello everybody.I manage Ivanti End Point Manager 2017.3 for a customer.I have a task for uninstalling three software from the customer's workstations. This task just invokes a batch file which...
View ArticleDeploying MSP Updates
Adobe just recently released an update to Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.1. The update was released as an MSP file instead of an MSI file. How can I deploy this via LANDesk as it works with MSI's instead of...
View ArticleHow To: Bundle a Repair Task With A Script or Other Tool
Description Sometimes when pushing a repair task to install patches or a feature build of Windows 10, certain processes need to be enabled or disabled or other actions taken in order for the repair to...
View ArticleIssue: Hash recalculation in Software Distribution takes too long
ProblemCauseSolutionOther useful Software Distribution troubleshooting articles ProblemThis article is for you if you are facing one very simple issue with your software distribution tasks. If there is...
View ArticleIssue: LDAPWhoAmI.exe triggers smartcard reader dialog box
Problem: During Inventory scan or Software Distribution task LDAPWhoami.exe triggers smartcard reader dialog box (on the devices with smartcard reader installed). Example 1:Example 2: Cause: Changes...
View ArticleIssue: Content Replication no longer works with Source Representatives
IssueRemoving the Source Representative from the sources fixes it but it is much slower.The preferred server is the Replicator and is also the Source Representative.The following is in the...
View ArticleIssue: Replication Mirroring is not deleting all files that no longer exist...
Issue The Replicator is also the Preferred Server.The SDMCACHE folder is on the same drive as the shares.Issue does not occur for Preferred Servers where the SDMCACHE folder and shares are on different...
View Articlepnputil powershell
Hi, we are having some issues where not all the drivers are being installed during the hii provisioning process - whilst we investigate further, we have a script that will tidy up any missing hardware...
View ArticleCancel a delayed reboot?
I've got the following scenario: i put a patch into autofix, it goes out to a machine, user gets a popup to reboot now or delay for 8 hours. they click delay for 8 hours and call me and say they're 18...
View ArticleIssues with InstallEase
Hello all, I have been trying to use InstallEase to create MSI packages for deployment. I have been unable to create an installer that successfully performs the process. I have had a variety of...
View ArticleDifference between all reboot settings in Agent configuration
I see 3 different reboot settings to configure. Just wanted some clarity on all 3. 1. Under standard ivanti agent there are "Agent install reboot settings" - This makes sense, just asking when can the...
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