CMS fails to update itself and the critical error Failed to launch updater application for "Updater task: Program Update" appears on the CMS log.

The error might be caused by an incorrect syntax, a wrong domain or workgroup name, or a wrong password.




  • To correct the error, open the CMS console and right-click Common>General settings and/or Central Management Server (version)>General Settings.


Common>General settings




  • On the right-pane, right-click on the Windows user or Windows password field and choose Modify.




  • Enter the credentials using the following syntax.
DOMAINNAME\username
WORKGROUPNAME\username

Article ID: 174, Created On: 12/27/2010, Modified: 4/24/2012