A user asks for help uninstalling the ControlUp Windows agent from multiple computers with different versions. They plan to use Tanium to uninstall, and ControlUp documentation provides the necessary uninstall script. Others advise on potential issues with enabling version control and note that ControlUp does not change the MSI GUID with each version. The user praises ControlUp's developers and their consistency.
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ControlUp Scripts & Triggers Training & Support Archives
ControlUp Script and Trigger training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Monitoring with a Weird Service Name in ControlUp
A user asked for advice on using a weird service name for monitoring. The team suggested trying it without parentheses and creating a user voice item for this feature. It was also suggested to try using the service name instead. Wild cards can be used for partial matching in triggers.
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Understanding ControlUp Monitor Alerts and Their Frequency
A user inquired about the frequency of alerts for when the monitor stops uploading. Another user provided information on Monitor Alerts and confirmed that 3 alerts are sent for no upload activity and then stop. The org name was requested in order to check the alerts on the back-end. To learn more about Monitor Alerts, visit https://support.controlup.com/docs/monitor-alerts
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Widget Wednesday #5: Troubleshooting “No Data Available” in Dashboards
In this episode of Widget Wednesday, Chris Twiest tackles a question almost every dashboard builder encounters at some point: why does a widget show “no data available”? The session focuses on practical troubleshooting techniques to help identify the root cause quickly and restore meaningful data in ControlUp dashboards.
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Device Issues possibly caused by ControlUp task
There is an issue on the devices and it is suspected to be related to a ControlUp task. It is recommended to open a support case for this matter to be resolved. It is also suggested to use "native data collection" if "Signed Scripts" or other security measures have been enabled on the endpoints. This can be accessed through Devices > Configuration > Settings > Extended Settings.
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Enabling Features and Updates at ControlUp
Member asked about enabling a certain feature and was told it's live for devices but other products will be added. It applies to all products as long as the user is on 9.1.5 or above for VDI. However, the Alerts section is currently in beta and will be released to design partners next week. Interested users can contact their CSM for potential early access.
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Troubleshooting and Validating ControlUp’s Compliance API
A team member reported an error while using the new Compliance API and asked if it was a known issue. Another member suggested creating a new API key as a possible solution and confirmed that the API was working for them. The team explained how to use the API and shared a code for testing API key access. After rechecking, the team found and fixed the issue.
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Modifying the Analyze Logon Duration Script for JSON Output
A member asked for help with modifying the analyze logon duration script to output json instead of a text file. Another member offered a modified version from a year ago and will set a reminder to share it tomorrow, with the original use case being to send the data to CU4D for processing. The modifications are between lines 5017 and 5290, but a call can be arranged to simplify it if needed.
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ControlUp Hive Upgrade Workflow Issue and Request for Improvement
A user encountered an issue with the ControlUp Hive upgrade process and opened a ticket with Support. Upon confirmation from Support, it was found that the upgrade process requires the Hive name to be provided on the command line, which can be inconvenient for organizations managing multiple Hives. The user submitted a feature request for an improved upgrade path and ControlUp is currently looking into this.
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Troubleshooting Script Execution in ControlUp
A user is having trouble executing a PowerShell script in ControlUp on a VDI with an agent installed. They receive an error message and are unable to run the script from the console. Other users suggest checking permissions and removing unnecessary lines from the script. It is also suggested to import the ps1 file instead of copying and pasting. The option to target machines in the console is discussed.
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