Brigg Angus
Articles
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PDQ Inventory Registry Scanner: Usage & Examples
Purpose: You wish to use the Registry Scanner to locate registry keys and values on target systems within your network. Resolution: Obtaining useful and accurate results from the Registry Scanner i...
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Using Multiple Transform Files in PDQ Deploy
Purpose: You wish to deploy a software package with multiple transform (MST) files. Resolution: Use the TRANSFORMS property in Install step parameters to enumerate transform files. 1. In instances ...
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Deploy Desktop Shortcut with Custom Icon File
Overview You wish to deploy a shortcut (URL, UNC path, local path) with a custom icon (.ico) file to all users. Methods Powershell 1. Create a .ps1 file called LinkMaker.ps1 (Or whatever you want. ...
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WMI Object Not Found
Purpose: You receive an error that an object in Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) could not be found. In most cases this error indicates the WMI Repository on the target machine is corrupt. ...
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Computer Not Found
Purpose:You receive the error, "Computer not Found" or similar error (such as Failed to Resolve Hostname) indicating the target computer's name cannot be found. Resolution:This error indicates the ...
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Error code 1641
Purpose: You receive an error 1641 after deploying an MSI (etc.) package. Resolution: Error code 1641, ERROR_SUCCESS_REBOOT_INITIATED, indicates, "The installer has initiated a restart. This messag...
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Error code 30066
Updated 3/8/2021 Purpose:You receive an error 30066 when attempting a deployment. This error is typically associated with Microsoft Office deployments, but the error can also be common with Office ...
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PDQ Inventory WMI Scanner: Usage & Examples
Purpose: You wish to scan the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) database for specific information. Resolution: Obtaining useful and accurate information from the WMI scanner is dependent on...
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Recommended Antivirus/Antimalware Exclusions for PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Purpose You wish to exclude PDQ working directories, programs, and other PDQ data from real-time (on-access) scanning by antivirus or antimalware software. Resolution Real-time scanning performed b...
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Change the Size of Ribbon (Toolbar) Icons in PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Purpose You wish to change the size of the icons displayed in the ribbon (toolbar). Resolution You can change the size of the ribbon icons by adding a system variable to the PDQ Deploy or PDQ Inven...