- Made sure servers are up-to-date with Windows updates and rebooted regularly. With new software vulnerabilities and exploits appearing. Fixed an issue with Remote Repair where scanning a local system would fail. Schedule times display in the correct 12hr or 24hr format to match the OS settings. There we have it. Improved thePost Deployment Notificationto include target computer information in the email body. This gives you tremendous visibility into the software and application landscape as it exists in your environment. PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory specialize in deploying applications and managing system information. Improved handling additional files in Command Step when Copy Mode is set to Pull. Fixed issue where Redeploying a package with custom credentials would instead display the default credentials. Here's what the Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 update packages look like in PDQ Deploy. Added 32/64-bit conditions to Package Steps. Popular, ready-to-download applications. (and apply the fix to the other affected PC's)? Fixed an issue with the display of deployment step numbers when nested more than one deep. Not Sure. Fixed an issue with FIPS computers downloading from the Package Library. Fixed memory leak encountered when console was manually refreshed. If you dont have the required patches installed, this can lead to a very dangerous security vulnerabilities in your environment. Default to last deployment user when creating a new deployment. I love that they patch vulnerabilities and fix bugs. Download History now displays the proper download types whether downloading for the first time or approving a new version. I've set up a command-line script to copy the contents of the ISO file from the 21H1 update to the C: drive and then run the setup.exe with the following parameters/auto upgrade /migratedrivers all /ShowOOBE none /Compat IgnoreWarning /Telemetry Disable. Variables in file names are not expanding when using something other than an .exe. In the package description, adding URLs now works as expected. All machines should have downloaded their patches by Saturday. PDQ Inventory allows finding all machines that need the updates, and then you use PDQ Deploy to deploy the updates that are needed. Added GetPackageNames and GetSchedules to the CLI commands. Fixed an issue where access to the registry might cause a crash. Fixed issue with Heartbeat schedules trigger. Improved main window tree with multiple selection. The Retry Queue occasionally initiated unnecessary deployments, but is now working as expected. Added a Logoff step. Once you've downloaded your chosen Windows OS ISO, you'll need to extract the files with 7-Zip. Versions over 18.1. Fixed issue testing domain credentials after testing local credentials to unknown computer. . Fixes to a couple of icons which weren't displaying correctly. PDQ Inventory Collection condition added to both the package properties and individual step properties. Added warning icon to newly created Auto Deployments until all necessary package files have been downloaded. The Main Console Toolbar is now arranged more conveniently by task. Hi, on your pictures please check the small fine print at the bottom and it tells you why the installer says nothing. Fixed an issue with sharing packages that use the Repository system variable. The deployment kicks off. To download from Package Library to your local Packages folder you now use the Import feature. Attempting to pick a directory in the File Copy step would occasionally trigger an error. There's a good chance you or someone you love expresses similar feelings towards Windows updates. That being said, I have worked in a location (Non-Fed) that utilized PDQ Deploy to push a Powershell Script that would tell Windows Update to check for new updates and install them. Improve importing/pasting duplicate names by adding "- Copy (2)" as needed. Multi-package schedules were deploying packages out of order. Client mode no longer needs to re-enter the license information when upgrading or renewing the license. Removed the import package .xml file size limit. Issue with Repository cleanup causing the console to freeze after excluding a folder. Files can be imported by dragging or copying from Windows Explorer to the application. Fixed a possible crash when opening a Package. Occasionally, editing the email notifications would cause the console to close. Source would be the folder that has the extracted files from the 2004 ISO. Bundled old Basic subscription into Pro mode. Added ability to enable or disable specific steps within multi-step packages. Updated the font in theCommand Stepso similar letters are more distinguishable. Added notification of new packages in Package Library. The 'O/S Version' condition now allows you to unselect 'All Versions' without causing a freeze. Added Live Webcast announcements (can be turned on or off in Preferences >. Custom variables were occasionally being replaced with the value of the variable. The tab header in a schedule now shows an error icon when an error exists within that tab. Added Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 to Operating System Conditions. These tools will even help you . Added Shutdown Only option to Reboot Step. Thankfully, PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory make managing and deploying Windows updates a breeze. PDQ Inventory, on the other hand, specializes in collecting and organizing information about the computers in your environment, making it easy to keep track of which computers have the latest updates and which don't. Fixed a bug in the Package Library update window when selecting multiple items. You can install updates with just PDQ Deploy, configured with dynamic collections in PDQ Inventory, without WSUS or powershell module. Changed deployment time out to only apply to each step's run time to prevent large copies from hitting time out. It is nice for slow links. Fixed the ability to attach the same package to the same schedule more than once. PDQ Deploy was not recognizing targets in PDQ Inventory that were resolved using NetBIOS instead of DNS. Added Auto Deployment feature. Use the download links below to access the latest versions for each category. Fixed an issue where the print page orientation could change when printing. Duplicating an item in the tree no longer places the duplicated item randomly in the tree. Notifications for Schedules and Deployments moved from Mail Server in the Preferences to the Reports menu. To update your imported profile (s), follow the appropriate Updating section above. Computers that are offline are now put into the. When I check the event log it shows that the Windows update service is downloading stuff, but then there are no further events of success or failure. Deleted deployments would occasionally reappear after restarting the console. Once you've selected the setup.exe file, you'll need to add /auto upgrade /quiet as additional parameters. Added Live Webcast announcements (can be turned on or off in Preferences >Auto Update Alerts). Download trial Already using PDQ Deploy & Inventory? Run As options now include a Use Package Settings option. Ability to change the order of steps in a Package by dragging and dropping in the Package window. Saving a package occasionally changed the focus to the Package Properties. Fixed potential issue with placeholders in the Post Schedule Notification not displaying the correct data once emailed. Fixed an issue with changed printing margins. Changing the appearance of package icons works as expected. Post Deployment Notificationsnow include a subject line and email body. New product and company branding. I'm not going to step through that part because there's plenty of documentation on it. These updates include bug fixes, security patches, and system stability improvements. Ability to start a deployment from any step when using Deploy Once, or redeploy from a failed step. When importing a schedule, custom Retry Queue settings will be missing unless the export was from a version after 16.0.2.0. The Schedule Details panel now accurately displays the 'Stop after. Renamed Preferences > Startup to Preferences > Interface. Advanced subscription level of the Package Library now includes past versions of packages. Fixed an issue preventing deployments from using the setting on the package for Run as Local System. Fixed issue that resulted in the error, "Cannot find package definition for package link step". The majority of Windows Updates can be deployed by PDQ Deploy. However, keeping track of computer information is what PDQ Inventory does best. Deploying with a custom admin share now works as expected. PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory are great for your automation. If that wasn't easy enough, you could automate this entire process by configuring a schedule for your deployment. Fixed an issue with exporting some CSV files that prevented opening in Excel. The Downloaded column in the Package Library now populates immediately following an auto download. Fixed possible error when starting due to invalid %TEMP% path. Exclusions have been added to the Repository Cleanup to protect certain files or directories. Step updates in the Target details window and the Detailed status window occasionally displayed out of sync. Security-only updates only contain security updates for that month. Fixed a crash when redeploying to selected computers in the deployment status window. Improved performance of sorting large folders. Ability to utilize one database with other consoles using the Central Server. Subscribe to our channel to view our weekly webcast on YouTube, We've assembled over 100 common IT terms to help you learn the basics quickly. Use default text editor when opening step output. Open an Elevated Command Prompt and an Elevated PowerShell Prompt from the Help menu. Fixed an issue where the Background Service credentials may not be updated correctly. Saving a package occasionally changed the focus to the Package Properties. Use scan user credentials for deployments when importing targets from PDQ Inventory. Updating to new version creates backup of database in database directory. We use PDQ for cumulatives then we use WSUS & PowerShell inventory scanner to identify any other updates like office and one off KBs. A lot of PCs will just be able to do an EZ "Install-Module PSWindowsUpdate -Force", but I ran into some issues with nuget being old and missing C++. Once you automate your deployments, you won't even need to lift a pinky finger to get your deployments out on time. For inventory of needed patches also use Windows Update for Business reports. Fixed problem showing error after redownloading auto deploy package. Fixed bug that could cause the database upgrade to fail if there was invalid data in the old database. With any method I've set up, running the script, batch, or exe on the local machine immediately launches and behaves as expected (RAM and CPU usage are active, disk and network time, etc. Opens a new window. Fixed copying and pasting of packages in the main window. Client console machines are now able to connect by name to the server regardless of the IP addresses the server is listening to. The Install Step no longer allows the same file to be added multiple times using 'Additional Files'. There is no "stable" status bar for windows update as each update for each machine takes different amount of time. Added Run as Local System option to Packages. Added access to our new Subscription service. Windows updates are the epitome of "can't live with them, can't live without them." Fixed an issue with skipped deployment steps when you have 2-layer deep nested packages mixed with 1-layer deep ones. You can install updates through WSUS configured with GPO - without powershell module and PDQ. It scales well enough as IT departments grow, adding techs is simple enough, as is changing the workflow. Windows 8.1 reached end of Mainstream Support on January 9, 2018. When converting an Auto Download package to a Standard package pressing Enter no longer defaults to clicking Yes. In the package description, adding URLs now works as expected. As you can see, the process to deploy Windows Updates with PDQ Deploy is super easy and requires only a few clicks. Above is for 21H2, but next release, change location and bing, you can rollout an upgrade Friday as you head out of the door, and by Monday, it is all done. 2 Minute Read. PDQ Deploy was not recognizing targets in PDQ Inventory that were resolved using NetBIOS instead of DNS. In PDQ Deploy, create a new package. We know the pains and struggles of managing Windows updates in an environment where you are grossly outnumbered by the computers you support. However, if you just couldn't bear to part ways with your beloved operating system, and you had a nice chunk of change sitting around, you could purchase Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for a maximum of 3 years. Make a 3 step PDQ Deploy job. Various other bugs, including locking issues in regard to Central Server. Added ability to Deploy packages or steps the Deployment User in Interactive Mode. Fixed a possible crash when opening a Package. Fixed an issue which could cause the console to crash when a deployment is started. Fixed an issue preventing reboot steps from properly reconnecting. Enable $(Repository) variable in Additional Files. Add "- Copy" to Package names when importing or pasting duplicate names. Added credentials user name to the notification email report. Removing packages from the Deploy Once window using the Select PDQ Deploy Packages window now works as expected. Admin Arsenal is now officially, Ability to utilize one database with other consoles using the. You now can monitor the progress of the deployment process. Then, when new updates are released, these computers will once again be placed in the (Old) containers until they are updated once again. Fixed integration issue with Inventory 3.0 Beta and Wake-on-LAN. PDQ Deploy is a software deployment tool built to help you automate your patch management. Removed a bottle neck which slowed down using pull copy with many files. Added ability to start a PDQ Inventory scan after deployment. The Deploy Once and Deploy Computer Status windows are now non-modal. Introduced Package Library which contains prebuilt PDQ Packages for common applications. Simplified PC provisioning and Windows driver management for modern, distributed workforces. Remember to extract the files to a convenient location. Use that script as the PS Scanner script. Fixed an issue where cleaned up deployments weren't always removed from the console. Fixed issue when deploying batch files that take quoted parameters. This will narrow down the packages being displayed. Fixed an issue where redeploying from deployment status window would not use changes in package. Integration issues between PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory when using Central Server. Repository cleanup potentially caused a timeout. Latest releases Release builds are our most rigorously tested and contain new features and bug fixes. Potential error message stating that Auto Deployment was missing installation files. Added access to our new Subscription service. Fixed issue preventing deployment to computers with underscores or other special characters in their names. Added "-ExecutionPolicy Bypass" to default command line when running a Powershell script in an Install Step. Duplicating a folder was not always duplicating the first package in the folder. A warning was added to the Updates tab if a download was attempted if the same package was also pending approval. Added new icons to show when Packages and Folders are Shared. $500. C:\ProgramData\Admin Arsenal\PDQ Deploy\Audit. Fixed using local credentials with computers specified by IP address. 5 [deleted] 5 yr. ago Go ahead and launch PDQ Deploy, and we'll get started. With PDQ Deploy, you have access to our package library, which is jam-packed with hundreds of pre-built application packages, including Windows updates. Fixed issue testing domain credentials after testing local credentials to unknown computer. It will be automatically downloaded for you.). Moved License control from File menu to Preferences window. Integration issues have been fixed when used in conjunction with PDQ Inventory 17.1.0.0 or later. Added Duplicate menu option to duplicate selected Package or Target List. I suspect that the installer is waiting either for input, or it doesn't progress so that it doesn't just wipe everything. I'll wait. Fixed an issue where deployments could get stuck in the Queuing state. Update notes have moved. Fixed an issue where clipboard would fail to open and cause an error. Improved connection to Active Directory domains using domain controllers. Integration with the PDQ Inventory Agent. Added link to edit nested package from within nesting package. Collections like we are talking about for the context of this post, which machines do not have the latest cumulative update? Groups in Active Directory were occasionally sorted incorrectly. Out-of-band updates are not included in the PDQ Deploy package library, but we go over how to create and deploy your own custom packages for out-of-band patches here. Groups in Active Directory were occasionally sorted incorrectly. Refreshing the console using F5 also checks for new versions of PDQ Deploy. PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory specialize in deploying applications and managing system information. Objective: We don't use a WSUS server. Schedules can now be attached to multiple packages. You need a Spiceworks account to {{action}}. Upgraded DevExpress controls to fix certain Console problems on Windows 8.x touch screens. While running a deployment, the copy status on the main deployment panel now provides the percent copied as well as the copy speed. Then the next day, I tried installing the feature..all 20 machines also took different amount of time (downloading vs installing)I can understand if takes different time to download.but different amount of time to install (we did 20 stop watch to time when machine changed from downloading to installing). I had issues with the newest version of the script, so I used the version from Dec '20 and it worked just fine. Hopefully it helps someone 2 years down the line that is looking for the same thing. Introduced Mail Notifications to Preferences window. Fixed an issue where the deployment status would stay running after all computers had finished. A warning was added to the Updates tab if a download was attempted if the same package was also pending approval. Fixed an issue where the deployment status window wasn't updating. Fixed issue where Created date was incorrect on some packages in the Package Library. Let PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory help you take back control of your network. Automatic backup of the databases added to. Post Deployment Notifications set in a schedule were occasionally not sending. Using a variable in your Repository no longer causes issues with the Repository Cleanup. Use default text editor when opening step output. Deployments retain the name of the package at the time it was deployed. As such, we do not recommend installing in a production environment, unless by the direction of PDQ support staff. To do this, simple type Windows 10 ISO (or Windows 11 ISO if you're using Windows 11) into Google, and it'll come back with a link that says Download Windows 10 (or 11) Disc Image (ISO File) - Microsoft. The tab header in a schedule now shows an error icon when an error exists within that tab. In this screenshot, you can see the different containers my computers have been grouped into. From the extracted Windows ISO, there's a setup.exe file that needs to used to carry out the update process, but that's not all. Also, fixed an issue with importing MSU files. Sorting issue when choosing target computers from Inventory now a thing of the past. Fixed integration issue with Inventory 3.0 Beta and Wake-on-LAN. The Deploy Once and Deploy Computer Status windows are now non-modal. In Pro and Free mode, downloading a package from the Updates tab of the Package Library may require a refresh first. Fixed issue with proxy server prompting for credentials at start up. Fixes to a couple of icons which weren't displaying correctly. Fixed an issue saving the Weeks in Month value for monthly schedules. Redesigned theDeployment Status window. Flashback: April 17, 1944: Harvard Mark I Operating (Read more HERE.) Some valid MSI options were not available with MSU files. And while you're not wrong, you're not right either. Improved performance on integration to PDQ Inventory. Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS), Target History tab of the Schedule window, stop deploying to remaining queued computers. IT Support & Operations Analyst at Advantis Credit, https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445. Open up PDQ Deploy and select the Package Library. Launching PowerShell from Help > Open Elevated PowerShell Prompt would occasionally not work as intended. Other minor bug fixes and performance enhancements. Removed the default Install Step of a new Package. Scan this QR code to download the app now, https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSWindowsUpdate/2.2.0.2. What we need to do is be able to automate the detection of new updates, and configure some PDQ jobs to push out updates in batches. Scan After Deployment will now scan each target after it is successful in a deployment instead of waiting for all targets to finish. Don't allow duplicate import of computer names when one name is short (NetBIOS) and the other is fully qualified. Print Preview 'In Color' option moved to Preferences > Printing. Occasionally, running deployments were aborted with queued ones when 'Stop deploying to remaining queue targets' was selected. Error 403: Requests from referer are blocked.. Domain code: globalReason code: forbidden. FixedRetry Queuecountdown timer to display hours and minutes. Added the ability to delete queued deployments instead of aborting and then deleting. Added a timeout option to each package which can override the system timeout in Preferences. Download button renamed to Import. PowerShell steps no longer add a single space that was preventing the use of signatures. In this case the Win 10 (1809) and 2019 Cumulative Update package. Importing Targets Lists with multiple entries now import correctly. Added Duplicate menu option to duplicate selected Package or Target List. PDQ Inventory and Deploy are two very powerful utilities developed by PDQ.com. In the spirit of fresh starts and new beginnings, we Allow multiple steps to be enabled/disabled in the Package window. Added Inventory Heartbeat Trigger which allows Deploy Schedules to be triggered when a target comes online. As always, PDQ.com is here to make the lives of our fellow sysadmins easier. Preferences need to be saved in order to apply changes. Start a free 14-day trial of PDQ Deploy and Inventory to get started. Fixed an issue with re-using credentials when deploying to failed targets. Improved updating the console with deployment status. Issue with Repository cleanup causing the console to freeze after excluding a folder. oA restart of both background services for PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory may be required for proper integration. I have done what this post mentioned via PDQ and it works pretty well, the only thing I don't like is the lack of a status bar. Improved error messages when initial service user account can't be set. Fixed issue with displaying of copy % after step 1. They contain all of the updates from the previous cumulative updates. Deploying to a schedule that is linked to a PDQ Inventory collection would sometimes deploy to additional targets. Added notification of new packages in Package Library. Added the ability to edit Auto Deployment properties and add any step type before and/or after the Auto Deployment runs. Then leverage deploy with the proper powershell one liners to download/install the KBs. Check overwrite existing files, Include Subfolders and Copy All Files. Fixed an issue where the package definition couldn't be exported from the package page. They went on to create tools to suit smaller and medium-sized businesses, and then expanded again to the enterprise level. I don't claim that this will be the 100% most optimal way of doing things, but it will at least get you going. Fixed issue where resetting print settings could delete profiles. Moving multiple items in the Main Console Tree was not retaining the order of items selected. Fixed a problem where the file copy speed wasn't displaying. Packages now show deployments where the package was nested within another. Scan, collect, and organize your machines so deployments go exactly where you need them. Fixed an issue with Command Steps that are formatted with quotes. The installation wizard for PDQ Deploy now includes the ability to choose the destination folder. Fixed an issue when using Pull file copy and Command steps. Improved wording on confirmation dialogs for clarity. The Updates section of the Package Library now sorts by modified date by default. Fixed the ability to attach the same package to the same schedule more than once. Removed ability to reorganize panels in Deployments page. Exporting Preferences would not export changes to the default Auto Download settings. Increased ping timeout used by offline settings to 2 seconds. I like that you can get the one you want and update it. oUnedited Auto Download packages from the Package Library can be deployed to PDQ Inventory targets with an External Agent. When importing a schedule, custom Retry Queue settings will be missing unless the export was from a version after 16.0.2.0. I don't push out Nvidia (or AMD if you have AMD) drivers when people are logged in because it can make the user's screen flicker and make them call you with concerns. Windows 10 Deploying Windows 10 Feature Update Using PDQ Deploy Posted by AshleyLewisMS on Jun 28th, 2021 at 6:07 AM Needs answer Windows 10 General Windows Imaging, Deployment, & Patching Hi All, I'm in the process of trying to deploy and update our Windows 10 clients from one version to the next. Fixed issue with saving the Expires setting for a Schedule. Fixed an additional issue when using Pull file copy and Command steps. When deploying to localhost using a schedule, the target history no longer shows both the localhost and the hostname. Fixed an issue when exporting Target Lists inside of a folder. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 come in two distinct flavors: Monthly Rollup and Security-only updates. Hey everyone, I'm hoping to get some help forcing feature updates through PDQ using the Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant application. Changed the deployment step output to be empty when the deployment succeeds. Fixed error message shown when Spiceworks user doesn't have sufficient rights to browse groups. Advanced subscription level of the Package Library now includes past versions of packages. Also, fixed an issue with importing MSU files. Added Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 to Operating System Conditions. PCs with updates available: All > Powershell Scanner > Size > Greater Than > 1kb, PCs fully patched: All > Powershell Scanner > Title > Equals > (leave blank. Occasionally, running deployments were aborted with queued ones when 'Stop deploying to remaining queue targets' was selected. Add Package Library page to Preferences window. Target History data now stored per package in a schedule (since a schedule can now link to multiple packages). Nested Package Steps now include the option to use the Run As option of the parent package or the nested package. While in Client mode, sending a test email comes from the Server as intended. Removed the Deployment Status of '4' and fixed the copy speed displayed in the deployment status. Improved idle background service performance with large number of schedules. Improvements to database connections to prevent time outs. This step will perform a forced logoff of all interactive sessions on the target computer. Reduced the amount of data read from files in the $(Repository) to minimize traffic over WANs. Fixed issue importing command steps with success codes. Danish characters were not displaying correctly when selecting PDQ Inventory collections as targets. Download History no longer displays the download type of 'ManualNoHistory' for Auto Downloads. Additional performance improvements, particularly while browsing Active Directory containing a large number of objects and deployment reports. Also, don't forget to check the Include Entire Directory box. In order to improve our products and hopefully fix bugs before they reach the end user, we now gather anonymous data. Fixed an issue when copy/paste would fail with remote control software running. PDQ Deploy offers more than just ordinary Windows patch management and software deployment. Preferences window can now reset to default and import/export most settings. In Preferences, removed Mail Notifications and consolidated it to the, The Subscription Expires date in the Preferences >. Deployments are no longer deleted when a package is deleted. Cleaned up presentation of All Deployments window (thanks to selfman). Database file location from the registry is now being read properly. 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