Endpoint Standard: Unable to add .mst file under Modifications while setting GPO package for sensor deployment

Products

• Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense)

Issue/Introduction

Unable to add .mst file under Modifications while setting GPO package for sensor deployment

Environment

• Endpoint Standard: All Versions
• Microsoft Windows: All Supported Versions
• Group Policy Object Editor

Cause

Selecting deployment method as "Published" or "Assigned" while adding the adding the package disables "Add" button in the "Modifications" tab

Resolution

1. Right-click in the group policy object editor to select New->Package
2. Make sure the radio-button selected for deployment method is "Advanced" and not Published or Assigned. Published or Assigned radio buttons, won't allow necessary modifications.