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Physical Desktops Related Training & Support Archives

Physical Desktops training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.

How to Remove Devices from EdgeDX Before Maintenance Fall Off Takes Effect

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A user asked about removing devices from EdgeDX before the maintenance fall off, due to a hardware refresh causing devices to be listed twice. Others suggested using the register with name flag or selecting and removing the device, and an API endpoint for deleting devices was shared. Someone offered their powershell module and potential ways to track old device names. It was recommended to match on serial numbers.

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Finding Solutions for Password Management in ControlUp

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A discussion took place on using a PAM product and Edge DX together, with one user mentioning issues with copying and pasting passwords at login and UAC prompts in ControlUp. Another user suggested checking browser clipboard settings, and it was also noted that this issue is a backlog item under review by ControlUp. A UserVoice request was shared for tracking purposes. It was also discussed that using LAPs and an Elevated Cmd session may be potential workarounds. Lastly, an AutoHotKey script was mentioned as a possible solution for a better experience for techs. The cited link can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/submit-and-vote-on-feature-requests

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Typo in Direct Download Link for Windows Agent in ControlUp EdgeDX

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A user discovered a typo in the Direct Download link for the Windows agent in EdgeDX. While the user was able to pull the correct version by tweaking the URL, they wanted to report the issue. Another user asked for a screenshot for the backend team to address the issue. Further discussion reveals that the recommended option is to use the agent manager instead of directly downloading the agent.

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Troubleshooting Edge DX Conflicts in ControlUp

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After cloning a VM but forgetting to remove Edge DX, a user faced conflicts and duplications between Edge and Secure DX. They tried clearing folders and reinstalling, but ultimately resolved the issue by uninstalling, deleting folders, and using the REGISTERWITHNAME=1 switch. The ControlUp Community offers a guide on this process for non-persistent VDI images. After multiple tries, the issue was resolved by deleting from the console, uninstalling locally, and deleting the program data folder. The user noted relief as the issue was finally resolved.

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Troubleshooting Secure DX Install Issues on a Windows Desktop

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A user needed help troubleshooting an issue with the Secure DX not installing on a Windows desktop. Another user suggested checking the Device Events tab in Edge DX for any issues running the script. After investigating, the user found an error stating that the Remote Server was unavailable with a code of 503, despite the device being online and pinging.

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Troubleshooting Agent Deployment with ControlUp

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The team at ControlUp discusses a problem with deploying agents to Windows 11 desktops. It is determined that the team was attempting to deploy the wrong agent and has now deployed the correct agent with more success. The team also discusses how to access the appropriate platform web interface.

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Using Copilot to Create a Script for Identifying Mobile Devices in ControlUp

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A user shared a script created with the help of Copilot, intended to identify devices that have moved a certain distance based on location information stored in the Edge DX location_info index. The message includes a demo video, screenshots, and the script itself with comments. It is noted that the script was developed in python with Copilot's assistance. It is also mentioned that this is a script that can be used outside the product, using data from within the product. The script may need adjustments for different environments and variables. Some users expressed excitement and offered feedback on potentially improving the script. One user also mentioned their 50th birthday.

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