Add Feature Software Inventory

[esgheorghe]

Hello,

I have added a new feature that displays all Windows programmes, including Windows Store apps.
It also allows for silent uninstallation of programmes and Store apps.

Each uninstallation is logged under C:\Programdata\MeshAgent_StoreUninstall.log or MeshAgent_Uninstall.log.

Many thanks and best regards,
Stefan

[si458]

amazing PR!

ive noticed a few commands that are now in powershell

those could be changed to using the built in win-registry module now! (just remembered)
then we dont need to call any external powershell!
also makes AVs happy as we arent opening and closing powershell all the time!

example:

const joinInfo = require('win-registry').QueryKey(require('win-registry').HKEY.LocalMachine, 'SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CloudDomainJoin\\JoinInfo');
{"subkeys":["5A0172F10FD5007E9CA54F50AE7DD0813E8E94DA"],"values":[]}

const joinInfo = require('win-registry').QueryKey(require('win-registry').HKEY.LocalMachine, 'SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CloudDomainJoin\\JoinInfo\\5A0172F10FD5007E9CA54F50AE7DD0813E8E94DA');
{"subkeys":[],"values":["IdpDomain","TenantId","UserEmail","AttestationLevel","AikCertStatus","TransportKeyStatus","DeviceDisplayName","OsVersion","DdidUpToDate","DnsFullyQualifiedName","LastSyncTime"]}

const joinInfo = require('win-registry').QueryKey(require('win-registry').HKEY.LocalMachine, 'SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CloudDomainJoin\\JoinInfo\\5A0172F10FD5007E9CA54F50AE7DD0813E8E94DA','DeviceDisplayName');
Win-11-24h2

[DaanSelen]

Amazing @esgheorghe ! Love this!

[esgheorghe]

amazing PR!

ive noticed a few commands that are now in powershell

those could be changed to using the built in win-registry module now! (just remembered) then we dont need to call any external powershell! also makes AVs happy as we arent opening and closing powershell all the time!

example:

const joinInfo = require('win-registry').QueryKey(require('win-registry').HKEY.LocalMachine, 'SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CloudDomainJoin\\JoinInfo');
{"subkeys":["5A0172F10FD5007E9CA54F50AE7DD0813E8E94DA"],"values":[]}

const joinInfo = require('win-registry').QueryKey(require('win-registry').HKEY.LocalMachine, 'SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CloudDomainJoin\\JoinInfo\\5A0172F10FD5007E9CA54F50AE7DD0813E8E94DA');
{"subkeys":[],"values":["IdpDomain","TenantId","UserEmail","AttestationLevel","AikCertStatus","TransportKeyStatus","DeviceDisplayName","OsVersion","DdidUpToDate","DnsFullyQualifiedName","LastSyncTime"]}

const joinInfo = require('win-registry').QueryKey(require('win-registry').HKEY.LocalMachine, 'SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CloudDomainJoin\\JoinInfo\\5A0172F10FD5007E9CA54F50AE7DD0813E8E94DA','DeviceDisplayName');
Win-11-24h2

Hi,

With installed apps, it is possible to switch back to the Windows registry, but unfortunately, the situation is not as favorable with StoreApps. They are difficult and unreliable to read in the Windows registry; PowerShell is the only reliable method here.

I would continue to use PowerShell, as it is more future-proof. MS intends to eliminate the registry, as well as OnPrem AD.

Are there many issues with the agent if we continue to use PS?

BR
Stefan

[si458]

@esgheorghe the main issue we have is AVs keep flagging/blocking powershell commands being run from exe
because meshagent has already been identified as a virus, so we are trying to remove as much running external things as possible and rely on internal things to windows, this minimises the risk of AVs becoming unhappy

edit: one AV blocked the windows task scheduler from creating a simple task! so the end staff cant open up the chat window as we rely on the scheduler to create the task to open as the user

[esgheorghe]

Amazing @esgheorghe ! Love this!

Thank you.
MeshCentral has so much potential that I enjoy building new features and fixing bugs.
Together, we can make MC really big and even more professional.
There aren't many professional remote solutions in the Gartner Quadrant, and MC can easily compete with them.

[DaanSelen]

Amazing @esgheorghe ! Love this!

Thank you. MeshCentral has so much potential that I enjoy building new features and fixing bugs. Together, we can make MC really big and even more professional. There aren't many professional remote solutions in the Gartner Quadrant, and MC can easily compete with them.

Hi @esgheorghe please join Discord! I and the other devs would love talking with you regarding MeshCentral (at least I would)

[esgheorghe]

@esgheorghe the main issue we have is AVs keep flagging/blocking powershell commands being run from exe because meshagent has already been identified as a virus, so we are trying to remove as much running external things as possible and rely on internal things to windows, this minimises the risk of AVs becoming unhappy

edit: one AV blocked the windows task scheduler from creating a simple task! so the end staff cant open up the chat window as we rely on the scheduler to create the task to open as the user

I understand. I have now converted the installedApps to RegistryQuery and uploaded them.

Best regards,
Stefan

[esgheorghe]

Amazing @esgheorghe ! Love this!

Thank you. MeshCentral has so much potential that I enjoy building new features and fixing bugs. Together, we can make MC really big and even more professional. There aren't many professional remote solutions in the Gartner Quadrant, and MC can easily compete with them.

Hi @esgheorghe please join Discord! I and the other devs would love talking with you regarding MeshCentral (at least I would)

Sure, but unfortunately not today, I have to get up early and look after the kids.

Maybe tomorrow evening around 8:30 p.m.?

[stephannn]

Would it be possible to get an attribute in the config to use or don't use this feature?

Nice feature!

[si458]

@stephannn indeed we can add this!
we still have the permissions to add in yet for each user/meshgroup etc 👍

[jctmf]

Nice!

[marclaporte]

I and the other devs would love talking with you regarding MeshCentral (at least I would)

Me too!

@esgheorghe This would be a good feature to present at an upcoming community meeting
https://github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral/wiki/Community-Monthly-Meetings

[si458]

@marclaporte already in my NOTES to remind me to show the screenshots etc and see what people think
the still needs a little bit of work finishing first 👍