Portal Manager icon - can it be changed?
Is there any way to change the default icon for the Portal Manager in 9.5 SP1? The icon appears to be embedded within the .exe, so apart from deploying our own custom shortcut it doesn't appear to be...
View ArticleObject reference not set to an instance of an object when opening properties...
Introduction This article is (at least) valid for LANDesk 9.5 The following error can occur when opening the properties of a Scheduled Task in the Console: Object reference not set to an instance of...
View ArticleTrying to execute a batch file that already exists on a local machine
Hello, I am trying to run a batch file that already exists on a local machine and am having troubles. I have read the document about how batch file distribution works but do not see the solution to my...
View ArticleMSIEXEC Command Line Variables
I'm trying to package an MSI that needs a property to be set at runtime. The problem is, the property points to a file, and no matter what I do, it wont be happy unless I give it the entire path to...
View ArticleCreate Software Distribution task grayed out
On LANDesk 9.5 SP1, users are unable to right-click under Scheduled Tasks > My tasks and click "Create Software Distribution task.." The options are all grayed out. If they click directly on a...
View ArticleRaxfer Error Info: A remote operation failed, no additional information is...
Hi I have written a simple vbscript to update a registry setting. If I run it on the pc it executes no problem. When I try and schedule it, I get a return code 2, The system could not find the...
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Missing K
Hello.I noticed that the Desktop Manager window title is missing a letter...Apparently sp1 for Landesk 9.5 does not correct it.Any change a patch will be available?
View ArticleLANDesk Management Suite 9.5 software distribution documentation
The links below go to the LANDesk Help Center user documentation: About software distributionUnderstanding distribution package typesUsing software distribution bundlesUnderstanding the available...
View ArticleDue New Package Bundles require unique names?
We are currently in the process of migrating from 9.0SP3 to 9.5SP1. I've noticed in 9.5, when creating Software Distribution folders (groups), they are now called "Package Bundles". However, in 9.0SP3,...
View ArticleCannot select Group in Schedule Task
Currently running 9.5 SP1, I found when creating a scheduled task of a powershell distribution package, that many if not all of the 'Delivery Methods' I have under 'Policy' delivery type do not allow...
View ArticleMaking launchpad default to full screen
I have a quick question, is there a way to force Launchpad to default to full screen?
View ArticleProblems installing SQL 2008 Native Client
I can't seem to get this install to work no matter what switches are used. It stops at "Task queued at client for execution". I am using standard push as the delivery method. The distribution package...
View ArticleComments on Using wake On Lan
I am using Landesk 9.5 No SP1 Long time ago I made a Software distribution job that copies a file to a computer. Then schedule the job and check the Wake Up Devices in the Target Devices section to...
View ArticlePROBLEM - PowerShell Distribution Package with LDMS 9.5
We've recently upgraded from LDMS 9.0SP3 to 9.5, and I am having an issue with a PowerShell Distribution Package. This PowerShell script worked fine under 9.0SP3 and ran successfully on approximately...
View ArticlePowershell distribution resets execution policy to restricted
Thought I'd ask the question if it's possible to change what Landesk changes the execution policy back to after a PS distribution. It would seem it changes the registry key below back to restricted...
View ArticleHelp me understand Multicasting
One of these days maybe I wont have to say this . . . . I'm pretty new to Landesk. I have deployed new agent on a domain of about 1000 computers. I have also started software distriribution and begun...
View ArticleIs there a way to get the folders in "devices" listed from the webservice?
Is there a way to get the (custom) folders in "devices" listed from the webservice? And how to get info about the contents of the folders (what devices are in it..)ListCustomPatchGroups returns all...
View ArticleDoes anyone know how to delete an IE shortcut from the desktop
I need to replace the old InfoView shortcut to our old Crystal Report server and replace it with a new one pointing to our new server. I was able to send the new shortcut out as task, but I can't find...
View ArticleTestingour first targeted multicast deployment
I have my Multicast Domain Reps all set up. They are machines across the domain. We want to stage the files on all MDRs first and then deploy later using caching. But I want to see things working on a...
View ArticleSince packagebuilder is no more, what software are you using?
We have looked at innosetup, actualinstaller, sms installer and several others, but wanted to ask the community what they were using. We like to bundle up the installer and files/folders needed and...
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