# Configured Scripts do not get executed

## Problem

You define a configuration to execute a script in the client machines. But, it never seems to execute.

## Cause

Security software such as Symantec or Mcaffe running in the client system may be blocking the script from getting executed.

## Resolution

Refer to the KBs of the respective security software and change settings accordingly so that they allow the execution of scripts you have configured.

**Applies to:** User Configurations, Computer Configurations, Configuring Desktops, Configuration Collection

**Keywords:** User Configuration settings, Computer Configuration settings, Windows Desktop Configuration, Configure Script Execution

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