A user was troubleshooting their trigger settings for excluding a drive. Different variations of entering the drive name were tried with no success. Another user suggested using a powershell script for testing.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Understanding ControlUp Solve and its Integration into DEX
A user asked if ControlUp Solve was a separate module or a part of ControlUp for desktop, and was informed that it has been merged into the DEX interface. They were reassured that the use cases they found on the ControlUp website are still applicable, and a member of the ControlUp team offered to help determine feasibility and next steps for achieving them.
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Remote Control of Unmanaged Devices Coming Soon to ControlUp
A user asked about remote control of unmanaged devices, and another user inquired about a possible lightweight agent for BYOD users. An internal team member shared that this feature would be released in mid-November, following last minute usability improvements. A sneak peek was shared, with one user noting this as a significant new feature that was often requested by customers.
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Limiting VDI Visibility in ControlUp
A user was looking for a way to limit VDI visibility in the VDI App to specific folders. Another user suggested setting permissions based on folder level in the security policy config, and provided a link to the documentation. They also mentioned the possibility of needing to have independent sites enabled. The original user thanked them and mentioned that their SSO permissions were the issue and they were able to achieve their goal.
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Using ControlUp Triggers for Citrix Monitoring
A user who is not an expert in Citrix raised a query about getting the same information from ControlUp as their Citrix support team gets from Citrix Monitor. A column in cu4vdi shows the registered state and there is a community trigger for this. The use of Citrix Cloud should not be an issue for the trigger, as conditions can be added to report only when the machine is powered on, regardless of whether it is DaaS or on-prem.
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Integrating Apple Care Info into ControlUp Workflows
A user suggested adding a new workflow to access Apple Care/Warranty Info through API, and mentioned they are almost done with a script to retrieve the info. Another user suggested submitting a feature request via Uservoice to integrate with Apple. The original script can be found at https://www.neverhadtofight.com/blog/2025/11/06/getting-applecare-info-from-apple-business-manager-api/.
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Retrieving Historical Incident Data from ControlUp with PowerShell Cmdlets
A user asked about retrieving historical incident data from ControlUp using PowerShell cmdlets and the community offered insights. The user found that the incidents pane data is not available through an API but will be replaced by the events pane in dex. An API for the events data may be available in the future.
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Issues with 9.1.5.x agent on ServerOS: High CPU Usage for services.exe Process Reported
Multiple members of the company ControlUp are discussing issues with the 9.1.5.x agent on ServerOS (2016-2022). Many are experiencing a high CPU time with the services.exe process. Some members have opened tickets with support to address the issue. The issue has been seen on both non-persistent and persistent VM's. It is recommended to use the details tab in task manager instead of the process page for CPU usage.
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Understanding Windows Event ID 1001 and the BlueScreen Reference
Event ID 1001 in the Windows Application Log could potentially indicate a BlueScreen, but this may not always be the case with Windows 10/11. Windows generates LiveKernelEvent and Event Name: BlueScreen events for crashing drivers and Kernel components, but this does not necessarily mean there was a classic BSOD. This was discovered with the help of AI and information from Microsoft/Gemini. The discussion included helpful contributions from fellow members.
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Troubleshooting Chrome in a Citrix Environment: The “Sad Chrome Icon” Issue Explained
There have been reports of Google Chrome failing to load in Citrix environments, resulting in a "sad Chrome icon." This is due to a conflict between Chrome's sandbox security feature and the Citrix virtual environment. Running Chrome with the -no-sandbox command-line switch may fix the issue, but it is not recommended for a production environment. Instead, updating Chrome and Citrix components, configuring group policy objects, and checking third-party software may resolve the issue. It is also recommended to properly handle Chrome's user profile data using a Citrix Profile Management solution.
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