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Distinguish between server and workstation
How does Shavlik distinguish between server and workstation? I have two machines in the same OU in AD.One is an XP and the other is Win7. Both are workstations. The machine group I have setup, scans...
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I would also like to know the difference between a W/S and Server license? Where in the registry is this info found?
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Automatic Uninstall
Our company ran into an issue where our patch agents were not able to read the policy or license zip files due to our encryption system. We've since rolled out a fix, which is to decrypt those 2 files....
View ArticleQ2880516/MSWU-972 shows as Missing, but when run it's Already installed
Hi there, Just noticing that on a number of our SharePoint servers, Q2880516 shows as missing. But when I run the patch on the server manually, the installer says it's already installed. Shavlik does...
View ArticlePROBLEM TOMCAT & JAVA WHEN PERFORMING WINDOWS SECURITY PATCHES
Hello,Is there someone who can help me debugging the shavlik probleme i meet:I make regularly Windows security patching for our society. I meet some problems every time for which here is the summary...
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How to Troubleshoot A Failed Patch Install
DescriptionAfter deploying patches, one or more patches still show as missing.While deploying, the deployment tracker lists an error. CauseThe cause of a failed deployment can vary greatly. This...
View ArticlePossible to export machine group to .txt file?
Is this possible? I see how to export a machine group to the xml file. I don't want that. I want it in a .txt file so I can import it as a .txt file into an existing group.
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Shavlik VM communicating to multiple domains?
I want our Shavlik server to pull machines from multiple domains. Is this possible? Obviously, a server can only be "on" one domain at a time. Is it possible though, through AD trusts, that Shavlik...
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Windows and IE patches do not install
When on our network, which is not conected to the internet, Shavlik does not install Windows or IE patches. I have been in the propatches\install directory and there are a lot of batch files that if...
View ArticleDownload patch before deploying
Is me or has Shavlik changed the way the users download the patches before deploying them to the clients? What I means is that when scanning and deploy, I right click on the missing patches for the...
View ArticleHow to scan by FQDN or IP (not Machine Name)
Having problems talking to my client. Shavlik will be able to tell me what patches are installed and what's missing. But if I attempt to run a Patch Scan it gives me Error 201. Now I've been looking...
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Linking Files to a Machine Group
Purpose This document outlines how to Link Files to a Machine Group. Shavlik Protect provides a dynamic mechanism to keep a machine group current. This is especially useful if your machine list changes...
View ArticleDo I still need my WSUS & vSphere Update Manager
Hi, Do I still need my WSUS & vSphere Update Manager servers after a successful implementation of Shavlik Protect? Thanks,CDB
View ArticleWindows Store App Updates Still Detected Missing after removing the apps
Symptoms After logging in on a Windows 8 or 8.1 system and removing Windows "Metro" or Store Apps you notice Shavlik Protect detecting missing updates for the Windows Apps (such as MSWU-1006 or...
View ArticleKB3003743 mistakenly detected as missing
Hi, it seems there is an issue with XML 2.0.0.9458. I have several W2K8 R2 servers were KB3003743 was installed successfully, but a scan afterwards detects it as missing. Regards,Steff
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How to schedule Automatic Sychronization to a Distribution Server
PurposeHow to schedule the automatic sychronization of Patch Defintions, Patch install files, and Threat engines and defintions to a Distribution Server Steps for CompletionHighlight the target...
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How to Obtain Verbose logging output from any .msi package
Purpose This document provides steps on how to obtain a verbose logging output from any .msi package which may assist in troubleshooting installation failures. Symptoms This may be useful when patches...
View ArticlePatches not showing up in Shavlik
Hello We are having some problems in bring some of our systems up to date. We have 2 security products, Nessus and Shavlik. When we scan with Nessus it shows that we need to install some apache patches...
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Deploying patch to a server error
Hi all, I can't seem to find a solution to "Error on machine 'Win-Server': Failed to schedule patch deployment: '{0}'". This is displayed when it fails to schedule a patch deployment. Has anyone seen...
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How to run a deployment to workstations without pushing shortcuts to desktop
I can't figure out how to prevent my deployments from pushing shortcuts to my workstation desktops via the GUI in Shavlik Standard Protect. Is there an easy way to do this or do I have to create a...
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