Unable to run the RPC Agent from Plesk Migrator: does not open

Symptoms

• Trying to open an RPC agent does not work. Nothing shows up and no error is displayed.
• Downloading the file run-panel-migrator-rpc-agent.exe again from Tools & Settings > Migration & Transfer Manager > Start a New Migration > Setup > Manual > RPC Agent installation package does not solve the issue.
• There is no 3rd party Antivirus software running on the server.
• No file or folder is found at the Migration temp directory C:\plesk_migrator\.
• Windows Smart Scan is set on under Windows Security settings > App & browser control > Check apps and files:
  
  
  

Cause

Windows Defender SmartScreen feature is blocking the launch attempts of the RPC agent run-panel-migrator-rpc-agent.exe.

Resolution

1. Connect to the server via RDP.
2. Temporarily disable Check apps and files (SmartScreen feature) from Start Menu > Windows Security settings > App & browser control
3. Try to launch the RPC agent again.
4. If needed, re-enable Check apps and files after the migration is completed.