Brigg Angus
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Save & Restore Remote Command History to/from File in PDQ Inventory
Purpose: You wish to save or restore the command history used in the Inventory Toolbar > Tools > Run Command (or Ctrl+Alt+C). This is useful to ensure you have a copy of the command history in case...
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An extended error has occurred
Purpose:You receive either, "An extended error has occurred" or "An unknown error has occurred within the network interface driver on the target computer." Resolution:The error can be caused and re...
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Encryption in PDQ Deploy
Purpose:You wish to understand how PDQ Deploy protects credentials. Resolution:PDQ Deploy uses three separate AES-encrypted keys to store password information in the PDQ Deploy database. One key is...
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Create a Dynamic Collection to Gather Windows Service Information
Purpose: You wish to show which machines have a particular service, the status of that service, and the Startup Type of that service. For this example, we want to know which machines have the Windo...
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Microsoft Installer Error Codes
Purpose:You wish to discover the meaning behind the Microsoft Installer error code you might have received, or are simply curious about the numerous installation error codes that exist. Resolution:...
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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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The referenced account is currently locked out and may not be logged on to
Purpose:You receive the error, "The referenced account is currently locked out and may not be logged on to" or, "The referenced account is currently locked out and cannot be logged on to". This mea...
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Conditions Not Met: No Steps Were Able To Run
Purpose:You receive the message, "Conditions not met: No steps were able to run" or similar message indicating that the package was unable to run due to package or step conditions.Resolution:This m...
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OUs Not Showing in PDQ Inventory (AD Sync) Containing Computer Objects
Purpose: You perform an AD Sync on an Active Directory Organizational Unit (OU) containing computer objects; and the OU is not listed in the domain.com PDQ Inventory Tree item. NOTE: By default, PD...
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Test A Deployment Outside of PDQ Deploy (with PowerShell)
Purpose: You wish to check to ensure deployments work outside of the PDQ Deploy program. This can be useful in troubleshooting a myriad of possible issues. Requirements: In order to perform this te...