Is it possible to use Shavlik with Hyper-V Cluster Aware Updating?
Hi, It is now possible to automate the patching of Hyper-v failover clusters in Server 2012 R2 with cluster aware updating (CAU).Is it possible to use Shavlik with CAU, either as a source for patches...
View ArticleShavlic Protect expects LDR file version instead of GDR version after...
Hi, KB2984930 remediates a bug introduced by MS14-039 (KB2973201). After having installated this bugfix, Shavlik Protect warns "File version is less than expected. [C:\ProgramFiles\Common...
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Microsoft Office 2010 & 2013 patch issues
HI, I got deployment issues with the following MS Office 2010 & 2013 patches, Shavlik Protect detects all the following patches as missing but it did not deploy them.1) KB2878284 - Shavlik Protect...
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How To: Manually updating patch data files for Shavlik Protect
Purpose When running the Shavlik Protect or VMware vCenter Protect console in a secure environment without Internet access, it is necessary to download the latest data files on a system that has...
View ArticleVirtual Box
Does Shavlik look for Oracle Virtual Box security patches? Is it possible to push virtual box .exe with Shavlik?
View ArticleTrying to patch a VMware template
This is our first attempt to patch a VMware template and after configuring the correct permissions and accounts it access the host and guests but I receive the following when doing a scan. "Complete...
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Does Shavlik access the packager executable on the target host via...
Hi Support Team, User asked "Does Shavlik access the packager executable on the target host via SMB/Windows file sharing" They've asked this as they're seeing some unusual traffic that they need an...
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Migration Tool - Upgrading to 9.1 from earlier version migration tool gives...
Symptoms When attempting to run the Shavlik Migration tool you get the following warning in your PowerShell cmdCause You have already installed version 9.1 on your new system and the Migration Tool is...
View ArticleWindows Updates Off?
Good day everyone. If we turn off a computer's Automatic Windows update function, does this affect agent-based Shavlik ProtectCloud from loading any MS or Windows updates? Does that function have to be...
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Why didn't scheduled scan from run on time?
Hello again.I have a scheduled scan of our network set for 10:30 am. The scan didn't run until 12:47pm. I have confirmed its start time in the log, and also confirmed the schedule time on the job. What...
View ArticleHow to clean up broken installs of Shavlik Protect with the Microsoft Fixit Tool
SymptomsYou may need to use the steps below to perform a manual uninstall of the application if you see any of the following errors during installation or upgrade of Protect: You may see a pop-up...
View ArticleIs there anyway to customize email alert for different scans?
We have multiple scans and it would be nice to differentiate between the mass amounts of alerts we get.
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Overlooked Patches....
Hi there, I am using Shavlik Protect Standard 9.1.0 Build: 4334 on a W7, 64-bit with MS-Office 2010 installed. I scan 'My Machine' and it lists 11 patches as missing (see Pic1 - below).A reboot is...
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Shavlik new license buying policy
The new purchasing policy for Shavlik is absurd for small businesses. Now you have to buy 10 licenses of the same kind at a time, either 10 server or 10 workstation.I configured 2 new virtual machines...
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Patch installation batch files
Hi, I have McAfee ePO as a Whitelisting software in my domain. By default Whitelisting software blocks everything, hence ePO blocks Patch installation batch files at "C:\Windows\ProPatches\Install"...
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Protect Console Service says its stopped
Protect console service error says its stopped but it is running. I've stopped and restarted the service several times but Shavlik still doesn't connect.How do I fix this problem? I appreciate any help...
View ArticleError 10038: An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket.
Symptoms Scheduled Scan or Deployments fail.The following error may be seen in an event or within the scheduler.log from C:\Windows\Propatches\Scheduler on a target system:Error 10038: An operation was...
View ArticleHow do I change the job name on a scheduled job?
How do I change the job name on a scheduled job?
View ArticleProblems deploy .Net framework patches
Hi, We encounter a strange behavior while deploying .Net framework patches. To save time, We want to deploy security patches (windows and .Net patches) on the servers in the morning and perform a...
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Download scriptcatalog.zip failed
Hi, I've a strange issue here.I've just upgraded my Shavlik Protect to 9.1 Build 4334 and when I want to scan some machine groups, the first point (Check for new definitions) is green but I've not the...
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