A user asked about a potential feature in Remote DX related to Bluetooth signal strength and headsets, as it can be a big issue for Unified Communications and VoIP through VDI. Another user suggested suggesting it on user voice. Additionally, the user mentioned they have played around with an audio devices script for Edge DX in the past. After researching, it seems difficult to implement due to driver specificity and limitations in the Windows BT stack.
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Microsoft Windows Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft Windows training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting App Crashes on Windows 11 Devices
Users discussed issues with MS Teams, Edge, and Chrome crashing on Windows 11 devices. The event log showed a Fault bucket event without a corresponding 1000 event, indicating a possible app vendor issue. The ControlUp team has alerted Microsoft and is working to find a solution. The team has also created an alert for the 1001 event, but it does not provide helpful information for resolving the problems.
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Measuring Latency in ControlUp/Dex: How to Identify and Address Similar Cases
A user posed a question about measuring latency between client and server using ControlUp/Dex. The group brainstormed potential solutions and asked clarifying questions, including the type of server backend (database). The goal is to proactively identify similar cases of latency in the future.
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Measuring Latency in ControlUp: Solutions and Confusion Over Windows Applications
A user is asking for ways to measure latency in ControlUp. The possible solutions suggested are using Scoutbees (if configured), ping and tracert scouts, Web Application scouts, and Site load measurement. One user asks if it can be used to measure the latency of an executable, but the application in question is an old Windows app without a web URL. The discussion continues about similar threads on the topic.
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Managing Duplicate Windows Endpoints in ControlUp DEX Console
The team discussed a possible issue with duplicate Windows endpoints in the DEX console and how to handle them. A unique uid is created when the agent is deployed and can cause duplicate machines if the agent is reinstalled or the machine is reimaged. It was suggested to let the cleanup process take care of this, but there may be a way to register by name to avoid duplicate entries. More details can be found in this thread: https://controlupcommunity.slack.com/archives/C0467CPGDM4/p1688761816455149
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Upcoming Feature: Triggering Windows Events with “Information” Type on ControlUp
A user asked if it was possible to trigger windows events with "Information" type, and was informed that this is not currently supported. However, it will be available in a future release and a PowerShell script can be used as a temporary workaround. Another user thanked for the information and asked if there was a feature request submitted for this. The team at ControlUp responded that enhanced log monitoring, including triggers for Information-level events, will be integrated soon and they are looking for partners to help understand use cases. There was a question about adding trending for events and the response clarified this as having a trend analysis for events.
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Event Log Triggers and Incidents in ControlUp
In a Slack discussion about event log triggers and incidents, a user asked if a new trigger could be created for a specific event log source and if it would still be logged as an incident if no follow-up action was attached. Another user suggested using the "Events" tab at the bottom for live events, while another recommended using Powershell to retrieve events captured through incidents. The "Top Windows Events" report in DEX was also suggested as a potential resource.
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Troubleshooting Remote Shadowing with ControlUp on Edge DX
A user was having issues with remote shadowing on an endpoint with Edge DX installed. ControlUp support team suggested troubleshooting through Windows event logs or changing debug log levels. They also noted that it can take up to a minute before a new connection can be created.
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How to View Client OS in ControlUp Reports
A user asked if there is a report that can show client OS, but realizes that it requires RemoteDX to accurately report. Landon points out that the Client OS can be found in the Session Activity report. The only way to detect the client OS without RemoteDX is by using the ICA version and a lookup table of those versions.
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ControlUp v9 introduces built-in folder synchronization feature
After upgrading to v9 of ControlUp, a user had an issue with a sync using the universal euc sync script. ControlUp support helped them with a new feature of v9 - built-in folder synchronization, which can be found in EUC setup and should replace the previously used script. A link to the documentation for this feature was provided. The user disabled their old scheduled trigger for running the script.
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