# Endpoint Central Agent Detected as Image - Knowledge Base

## Endpoint Central Agent is Detected as an Image!

### Description

You have problems with your Endpoint Central Agent, installed on the managed computers, and you run the "Agent Diagnostic Tool". You get an Error "Endpoint Central Agent is detected as an Image", during the process.

### Cause

You have deployed an image of the Operating System along with the Endpoint Central agent.

### Resolution

If you have deployed the image of the Operating System with the Endpoint Central agent along with it, then you will have to rename the computer and restart it for the changes to take effect. If you have not deployed an imaged OS, and you still have this problem, then it could be due to any changes in the hardware like Network Adapter, Motherboard, etc. In such cases, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Download [this script](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/dcagentpostimage.txt) and run it as administrator on the imaged computer (rename the attached **.txt** file as **.vbs** file).
2. This would restore the Endpoint Central Agent communication with the Endpoint Central Server.

In case you are not able to troubleshoot the error, and the problem still persists, then contact the support team with the [Endpoint Central Agent Log files](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/logs-how-to.html#logs).