wds.txt
Option 60: “PXEClient”Option 66: “2k3-wds.domain.local”Option 67: “bootx86wdsnbp.com” sysprep -mini -quiet -factory -rebootc:windowssystem32sysprepsysprep.exe /quiet /generalize /shutdown /oobe
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Troubleshooting WinPE and task sequence issues
You can troubleshoot some common WinPE and task sequence issues. WinPE never starts the task sequence Check the SMSTS.LOG file at X:windowstempsmstslogsmsts.log. If a package never downloaded, it is likely that you simply do not have the appropriate network drivers installed, which prevents the machine from communicating with Configuration Manager. Check your driver catalog to … Read more
OSD Log Files Location
Unfortunately, the smsts.log can be stored in one of 7 locations, depending on the stage of the build and the architecture of the OS: WindowsPE, before HDD format: x:windowstempsmstslogsmsts.log WindowsPE, after HDD format: x:smstslogsmsts.log and copied to c:_SMSTaskSequenceLogsSmstslogsmsts.log Full version windows, before SCCM agent installed: c:_SMSTaskSequenceLogsSmstslogsmsts.log Full version windows, after SCCM agent installed: c:windowssystem32ccmlogsSmstslogsmsts.log Full … Read more
Sysprep parameters
Sysprep parameters You can use the following optional parameters with the Sysprep command in Windows XP: -activated – Do not reset the grace period for Windows product activation. Use this parameter only if you have activated the Windows installation in the factory.Important The product key that you use to activate the Windows installation must match … Read more
Why is upgrade from Windows XP® to Windows 7 not supported?
Why is upgrade from Windows XP® to Windows 7 not supported? There are many changes in how PCs have been configured (applets, hardware support, driver model, and so on), and a clean installation yields the highest quality. The User State Migration Tool provides support for moving files and settings, but you must reinstall applications. For … Read more
Which tools are available to help with my Windows 7 deployment project?
Which tools are available to help with my Windows 7 deployment project? The following are some of the predeployment and deployment tools that help you automate common project-related tasks: Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit This tool inventories hardware and devices. Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.5 This tool inventories applications, analyzes compatibility, and creates … Read more
During OSD, format first partition only
Our helpdesk asked me to make a task sequence that can be used on computers with more than one partition. In this case, I had to make sure that the operating system will install only on first partition and will not touch the data on other partitions. To achieve this, I copied another TS and … Read more
How to create a Windows Image (.wim) file
Method one:- With SCCM build and capture Method two : WDS capture Wizard method three: details steps are below Depending on what you need the .wim file for, you can create it manually or automatically. – To manually create a .wim file (capture image) you need a bootable CD with Windows PE (with ImageX.exe included) … Read more
Install drivers by computer model using WMI query
When using task sequence, you might want to install different driver packages for different computer models. This can be accomplished by using a WMI query. First of all you need to have driver packages for all your computer models and know the exact model name for every computer. To find this, open a command prompt … Read more
Install software using Task Sequence
The TS Looks like this… to install software using a TS, is to have only Install Software steps. This way, you can install multiple software products using one advertisement instead of advertising every package. I use this only when I have an OS installed and I want to install software on it. This is how … Read more
