Action Center "This program will not run" "Windows did not trust this program"
From time to time Windows Action Center (Windows 7) tells me Shavlik Protect definitions are out of date and prompts me to click the prompt to initiate an update. Clicking the prompt brings up a...
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...
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Weird Error when trying to do database maintainance
My shavlik database slammed up against it's limit on the sql server (again), so I went to try to clear out some of the results files. I went to results->"archive items" and tried to delete them but...
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SQL MS12-070
Hi,I realise this is an old patch, but we've been having long term discussions with our DBAs, about whether the patch should be applied or not, if you don't have SQL reporting services, as it also...
View ArticleError download scriptcatalog.zip
Hi I get an error every time I try to "refresh files" from Shavlik Protect Server that stands in a secure zone.I assume that this server will contact my other Shavlik Protect Server, that have access...
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Windows Installer Error when Installing Shavlik Protect 9.1 Patch 1
Symptoms When performing the installation of Shavlik Protect 9.1, Patch 1 (9.1.4446.0) you receive the following error:Windows Installer - The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows...
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How to perform a patch uninstall on multiple systems with Shavlik Protect
PurposeThe purpose of this document is to show how to perform a patch uninstall on multiple systems via the Shavlik Protect console.DescriptionBelow is an example of how to set up the uninstall of one...
View ArticleInstallation Problems error 1603
I'm having this error on one 2008R2 server. I can install the agent but they won't communicate. I've done the "full agent reinstallation" process and this didn't fix my problem. I tried the MS fixit...
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Rerelease of MS14-045: Method to uninstall 2982791 before installing 2993651
PurposeThe purpose of this article is provide customers a method to uninstall MS14-045 (2982791) before installing 2993651. Guidance on whether you need to uninstall 2982791 before installing 2993651...
View ArticleMigration Tool Problem
Hi, I'm trying to upgrade to Protect 9.1.4334 (Windows 8.1) from Protect 9.0.0 Build 1182 (MS Server 2003 R2)I installed ProtectBackup 9.0.1280 and successfully backed up the Console and the User data....
View ArticleInstall/Uninstall - How to clean up broken installs of Shavlik Protect with...
SymptomsYou may see a pop-up error:Protect Setup:Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation Error 1605: This action is only valid for products that are currently installed.Error 1612: The...
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Preparing for Upgrade of Protect and Resolving Common Upgrade Issues
Purpose The purpose of this document is to help to prepare a current Protect console and database for upgrade to a newer version of Protect, and also to provide some information about how to resolve...
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Shavlik Protect Landing Page
This is a list of highly recommended documents for improving general knowledge of the Shavlik Protect product. This article is not a comprehensive list of documents. For the Shavik Protect 9.1...
View ArticlePlease post on your website where downloads for updated versions of Shavlik are
Dear Shavlik,I got an email a month or so ago about an update of Shavlik Protect 9.1--so I recall! Sadly, I misplaced the email. I have spent the last 30 minutes looking for the dang download file for...
View ArticleHello, I am evaluating Shavlik Protect 9.1 for patch management purpose.Can...
Hello, I am evaluating Shavlik Protect 9.1 for patch management purpose.Can distributed console and distribution server be hosted on one workstation ? Scenario I have two sites, Site A and Site B. On...
View ArticleChrome Asset Version
For Chrome that is pushed out to machines, the Asset Scan list values that are 65.x or 66.x and yes this is the value listed in the Control Panel Programs listing. Is there anyway to have the version...
View ArticleMultiple patch/reboot cycles for hotfix rollup
support.microsoft.com/kb/2775511 says that the hotfix rollup has three regressions. What I'm seeing is that after applying the rollup, I have to re-apply windows6.1-kb2878378-v[2,3,4]-x64.msu before...
View ArticleScan ignoring all new patches
(please excuse if this is a double post, it appears my first post disappeared) We run shavlik on several hundred servers. We've noticed on a small handful that scans are coming back saying no missing...
View ArticleHow do I fix Error Code 270?
I have recently replaced the my old laptop with a new laptop (different name, same IP) and getting this error. Thank you,Joe
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Shavlik Protect Agent Always/Never Allow screens don't show information added...
SymptomsYou add exceptions via the agent policy, but when viewing the Agent UI on one of the client systems you don't see the exception listed in the Always Allow or Never Allow...
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