The Indexing Service in Windows should be disabled. This service is known to lock files which can cause issues with many important Ivanti Endpoint Manager functions including Inventory and Installation. While these locks are in-place the LANDesk services cannot gain access to various necessary files. Microsoft only recommends usage of this service on Desktop and Workstations, it is not recommended for Servers.
To disable the service inWindows Server 2003go toStart>Run, and type services.msc, hit "OK", right click on the Indexing Service and choose "Properties", under the 'General' tab, click on the down arrow next to "Startup Type:" then choose "Disabled", click "OK" to save.
InWindows Server 2008, the service must manually be installed under "Add Roles","File Server", "Windows Search Service", or "Windows Server 2003 Services" > 'Indexing Service". Both of the services should either not be installed or should be disabled. To disable the service the instructions above for Windows Server 2003 should be applicable.
This article is applicable for all versions of LANDesk Management Suite and Ivanti Endpoint Manager..
If you have questions about these services or this article please contact Ivanti Support.