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Deepan.balaNovice
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Can we run powershell script in Current User context

Hello Folks,We are looking to deploy ACS Client Solutions (Java based which resides in the Current User folder) to all machines across our Organization.  I’ve tested the script to work properly via Powershell directly on a test machine:Start-Process -FilePath “\\Server\Path\ACS.exe” -Arguments “/Q” “/File=\\server\path\config.zip” -waitBut when trying to run this script (with our server names) via Automox, it starts the worklet, downloads the scipt to C:\ProgramData\AMAgent folder within Exec…. But hangs and does not execute the command.  What we are guessing is, since Automox runs commands/scripts in elevated system admin powershell, it probably is erroring when trying to run our script.So we are asking if there is a method to run PS scripts via Automox in Current User/logged in user context?

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1 year ago
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SW1Rookie
asked in Using Automox

End user communication

Hey All!We just finished setup and configuring our patch policies and was wondering what everyone was doing in terms of user communications. Would anyone be willing to post a “template” that they for end user comms? Thanks in advance!

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1 year ago
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broken_stranger_nRookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Empty Response in API of devices

While I am trying to fetch all associative devices of my console via api I am getting [ ] empty array in response.. 

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1 year ago
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MRayboneNovice
asked in Vulnerabilities

Policies to patch Linux systems...

Hello,We’re adding in some LInux systems to our Automox infrastructure, but the method of patching them is totally unclear when it comes to policies etc.  Does anyone have any examples, or any Linux based patching via Automox documentation available?Cheers,Mark.

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1 year ago
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MattEWG
asked in Find & Share Worklets

3rd Party Patching Foxit

Hi Guys,Is there anything in the pipeline for Automox to start supporting patching of Foxit a sone of the 3rd party products?Also, if anyone has any nice worklets configured for patching this and wouldn't mind sharing  that would be great. Thanks Matt

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1 year ago
jgrant999
jgrant999Rookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Failover Cluster Manager

We use hyper-v and failover cluster manager to host all of our vms.  Is there a worklet that we could write to have each host drain the roles, wait like 20 minutes, and then reboot them?  I would think when they need to reboot b/c of an update Windows would do this automatically but I’m not totally positive just yet.

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jgrant999
1 year ago
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Epp79Rookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Lockout User on MacBook

I have a situation to where a terminated user has not returned their MacBook and our HR department is having a hard time with this guy.  It seems like he has set up a new account on the Mac aside from the domain login and is using the computer for personal/consulting services.  My question is...Is there a way to completely lock out all user accounts on a MacBook via automox or completely make the MacBook unusable? Thanks!

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1 year ago
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aabarcaRookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Worklet or Require Software for SketchUp Install

Has anyone try deploying SketchUp successfully using either a Worklet or Require Software Policy? TIA

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1 year ago
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FlyerAdmin326Rookie
asked in Using Automox

Windows updates downloading but not installing

I’ve got a fairly basic patching policy in place to apply critical, high and medium priority Windows 10 updates.  Everything seems to be running smoothly and the devices are showing as fully compliant in the Automox dashboard but the updates are merely downloading and not installing.I have scheduled reboots running against the devices in question but this has resulted in a reboot without the updates installing.  Is there some element of the patching policy I need to set up or enable, or is actually installing updates not part of the patching policies within Automox?

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1 year ago
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Deepan.balaNovice
asked in Find & Share Worklets

IE11 disable from Windows 7

Hey FolksAs we all know, IE11 is becoming EOL today (June 15/2022) and there is a worklet in Automox which removes/disables it in Windows 10.  This worklet uses a CMDLET that does not work in Windows 7, and we are in the process of upgrading Windows 7 → 10, but due to inventory shortage at our vendor it may not happen for a while.  In doing a bit of a digging, I’ve come across DSIM.exe which has a script to disable IE11 and it worked while running it manually.  But I’ve created a worklet in Automox, and it would not work while pushing it out.This is the code:Evaluation Code:Exit 1 Remediation Code:Start-Process "DISM.exe" -ArgumentList "/Online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:Internet-Explorer-Optional-amd64" -Wait As I mentioned, the script works standalone with manual PS entry on a Windows 7 machine, but not when run with Automox.  Any help would be highly appreciated.  BTW, this is to disable IE11

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1 year ago
askornia
askorniaNovice
asked in Patch Tuesday

Patch Tuesday Webinars

Is Automox planning on doing the informational Patch Tuesday webinars moving forward? I thought they were one of the best parts of the community and platform! I remember one in the last few months getting cancelled and then not getting emails to sign up moving forward. 

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BrandonG-Automox
1 year ago
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MRayboneNovice
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Targeting 3rd party software updates...

Hello!So we’re trying to get Java updated on our workstations, so we have a worklet set up, but I was wondering what is the best way to target systems with specific software?Or is it a case of firing the policy at basically every workstation and having the PowerShell in the worklet decide whether to run the installer or not depending on whether it finds the software is installed already?Cheers,Mark.

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1 year ago
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ParkerDanRookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Worklet needed to uninstall Office 2016, reboot, and install 365

Now that we’ve upgraded most of our Office 365 licences, I’m looking for a worklet which will uninstall Office 2016 overnight, reboot, then install Office 365.I’m struggling to figure out how to do this though, so any help would be much appreciated.I have a list of computers with Office 2016 installed, and I’ve found a VBS script, OffScrub_O16.vbs to do the removal, and I see there is already a worklet for installing 365 I think, but it’s how to piece them all together.I’ve got as far as the below in my thinking. It’d be good if the worklet checks if any Office 2016 apps are installed (although not critical as I’ve pulled a list of computers from our inventory software), before calling the remediation code, which might contain this:taskkill /f /im lync.exetaskkill /f /im winword.exetaskkill /f /im excel.exetaskkill /f /im msaccess.exetaskkill /f /im mstore.exetaskkill /f /im infopath.exetaskkill /f /im setlang.exetaskkill /f /im msouc.exetaskkill /f /im ois.exetaskkill /f /im onenote.e

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1 year ago
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Anonymous
asked in Using Automox

Which new AX features are highest on your 2022 wishlist?

So what’cha want?Happy 2022, y’all! Even though we’ve barely stumbled into the start of 2020: Part III, I think we’re probably all ready for a cup of tea and a nap. But first, I have a question: What AX features are highest on your wishlist for 2022? Here, I’ll get us started: as an Admin, I’d like to see some remote device management in the AX console. (Sorry, but none of you can use that one now! )_______________________________________________________________________________ While we look to 2022, let’s also look back at 2021 - the features AX released last year came fast and furious at times, so we’ll do a quick recap. Give me just a second..so many new things..Recapping…..Okay, done! Here’s a quick, non-chronological rundown (organized by functionality), with some links to additional resources. If you have any questions about any of them, let us know in the comments. Automation Flexible Device & Package Targeting ​​​​​​Gives admins the ability to target specific devices and/o

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1 year ago
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Deepan.balaNovice
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Windows 10 Desktop wallpaper

Hey guys, need help setting up a wallpaper for Windows 10 through Automox.  We have a golden image via MDT but were having a hard time trying to set wallpapers with task sequence.  Just trying to see if there is a way we can set it via Automox so post deployment of Windows OS, once the PC connects to Automox it would pull the policy and get the new wallpaper.  Is this possible?

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1 year ago
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jovannRookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Uploadind installation file to a Required Software policy - Powershell -Form Error

Hello,I am attempting to create a script that creates/updates a policy and then uploads a file to the policy. So far, so good, but….While referencing these scripts, in order:Automox Console API Documentation | Create a New PolicyAutomox Console API Documentation | Retrieve a Specific PolicyAutomox Console API Docs | Upload Installation File,and using Powershell (version 5.1.19041.1320) I am bumping into Parameter issues where...the last line of Upload Installation FIle.:$response = (Invoke-WebRequest -Method Post -Uri $url -Headers $headers -Form $form).ContentGenerates this error code: Invoke-WebRequest : A paramenter cannot be found that matches parameter name ‘Form’I’m attempting for use the ‘Try It’ selection, the file uploads with no issue. So I am thinking there’s an issue with the command syntax itself. Any help?

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1 year ago
sparrowhawk
sparrowhawkNovice
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Powershell execution policy issue

Following a vulnerability test recommendation, I enabled the Powershell execution policy on a Windows 2012 server that had had Automox running fine for ages. Now Automox can no longer communicate with the server and it seems this is because the Powershell scripts it tries to run are being stopped by the execution policy. So I disabled the execution policy but this hasn’t resolved the issue. running a Get-ExecutionPolicy - List command shows that at the machine level, the policy is still set to require signed scripts. However, in the local group policy editor and in the registry, the policy has been disabled.I need to find a way to set the execution policy to run all local and signed remote scripts, so that I can have Automox running but still secure the server.Any help will be most welcome! Thanks.

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sparrowhawk
1 year ago
jaldeguer
jaldeguerRookie
asked in Patch Tuesday

How does Automox mitigate supply chain attacks?

How do you prevent the downstream damage to my endpoints if you guys get hacked? What happened to Kaseya, where hackers exploited their VSA platform to deliver ransomware to MSP customers, was quite a nightmare event.  

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1 year ago
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SW1Rookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

PSADT (Powershell AppDeploy Toolkit)

Is anyone using PSADT with Automox? If so, Can you share how you have things setup please?  Thanks!

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jack.smith
1 year ago
Afonso_Alves_31
Afonso_Alves_31Pro
asked in Patch Tuesday

multiple Azure IdP subscriptions

Is there any article or internal guidance regarding multiple Azure IdP subscriptions?Is there a limit? What’s the best practice and the limit for connecting multiple IdP subscriptions?

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1 year ago
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nansariRookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Java install with a custom destination path

For powershell experts: I’m trying to customize the Java worklet in the catalog to install Java to non-default custom path. Using Argument-list INSTALLDIR seems to be erroring out. Anyone has the correct syntax to use in the Remediation script (Start-Process) Start-Process "$env:windir\Temp\$javaInstallFile" -ArgumentList "/s REBOOT=0 SPONSORS=0" -WaitWhat can I add to the above line so Java gets installed in path D:\Java ?? Thanks!

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1 year ago
Afonso_Alves_31
Afonso_Alves_31Pro
asked in Find & Share Worklets

filezilla issues

"org.filezilla-project.filezilla"Failure: archiveType unknown in UpdateUsingArc How do I resolve this?

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Afonso_Alves_31
1 year ago
Afonso_Alves_31
Afonso_Alves_31Pro
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Users being able to patch themselves

Could you request a feature to allow users to patch themselves? 

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Afonso_Alves_31
1 year ago
Afonso_Alves_31
Afonso_Alves_31Pro
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Best Practice to install Automox on Servers - GPO

Do I need to add the parameter on the script itself?Deploying the Automox Agent Using Windows GPO | Automox Knowledge Base Or on the Script Parameters below? Second arrow Is there any other recommendation?

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Afonso_Alves_31
1 year ago
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SomeITGuyRookie
asked in Find & Share Worklets

Worklet for making HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry changes

I see there's a worklet in the catalog for making changes to HKEY_USERS. Safe to assume this can be modified to make changes to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ?

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1 year ago
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