TIP: Unblock ISOs and Customization Package Zips before using

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Before installing/updating a MES environment ensure that your ISO and/or customization zip packages were not blocked, otherwise unexpected issues may raise during or afterwards the installation.

e.g.:

  • Blocked ISO files usually cause instalaltion powershell scripts to fail;
  • Blocked customization zip files, will make any files that are extracted from them inherit this flag. Causing for instance MES Hosting Services to run, but not be able to load the customization dlls.

To unblock the a file use one of the following options:

  • Option 1: Open explorer, acess the file properties and click the “Unblock” button
  • Option 2: Use the following powershell command as admin: dir <expr_to_find_file> | Unblock-File

Important: Unblock ISO files before mounting them.

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e.g.: of the properties of a blocked file:

355×155 3.19 KB

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This issue occurs when Windows Attachment Manager marks files as blocked. Check the following link for more details:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/information-about-the-attachment-manager-in-microsoft-windows-c48a4dcd-8de5-2af5-ee9b-cd795ae42738))