# Scheduled Patch Scanning Failure

## Problem

You had scheduled a Patch Scanning, but it failed.

## Cause

The Firewall running in the Endpoint Central MSP Server might have blocked the data.

## Resolution

Ensure that the Endpoint Central Port (default is 8040) is added to the exceptions list. The steps include:

Go to **Start** → **Run** → type **firewall.cpl** → Go to **Exception** → Click on **Add Port**

Here in the name/port text fields, mention the port name and port numbers as:

- **8040** or your server HTTP port  
- **8041** or your secure HTTPS port  

**Applies to:** Patch Deployment, Patch Scanning, Schedule Patch Deployment, Patch Installation, Patch Management  

**Keywords:** Schedule Patch Installation, Deploy Patches, Patch Scheduler, Scan Patches, Vulnerability Assessment Scan