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ConfigMgr – Announcement: Configuration Manager Documentation Library Update for September 2011

No major updates from the Documentation Team this past month so far as ConfigMgr 2007 but they continue to add ConfigMgr 2012 content detailed below: “The Configuration Manager 2012 documentation library has been updated on the web and the latest content hasUpdated: … Continued

How do I get MDT / ConfigMgr to detect a machine as a tablet?

I’ve got a Tablet PC that MDT / ConfigMgr detects as a Laptop. How do I get MDT / SCCM to detect the machine as a tablet?

Is there an easy way to copy the log files from the C: drive to my USB stick to help me troubleshoot failed OSD builds?

PROBLEM: I am trying to use Operating System Deployment (OSD). I have booted from a memory stick and my build has failed. Is there an easy way to copy the log files from the C: drive to my USB stick … Continued

How do I get BGInfo to display the machine’s architecture?

I LOVE BGInfo as when you’re working with several VMs/ remote machines it can provide a wealth of information right there on the desktop so I can see at a glance a) that I’m on the right machine and b) … Continued

[ConfigMgr 2007] Why do I see the “bootmgr.efi” file and “EFI” directory on some Boot Media but not others?

I have built two Bootable Media USB keys but the contents are different. On one I see a file called “bootmgr.efi” and a directory called “EFI” yet on the other one these are not present and I’m wondering why? [More…]

[ConfigMgr 2007] Do I have to run through the “Task Sequence Media Wizard” each time I need to create Bootable Media on a USB key?

I need to create multiple copies of my USB Bootable Media. Do I have to run through the “Task Sequence Media Wizard” each time I need to create Bootable Media on a USB key? [More…]

Why does my ConfigMgr / SCCM 2007 Task Sequence hang when installing a Program?

My Task Sequence keeps hanging when trying to install a specific software Package. It runs the “Install Software” task but hangs when it’s installing a Package. I’ve tried rebuilding the machine but it keeps hanging at the same place. Why does … Continued

Is there a log file anywhere that tells me which Applications and Updates were installed by my ConfigMgr / SCCM 2007 Task Sequence?

It’s very difficult trying to easily work what has been installed by a Task Sequence. Is there a log file anywhere that tells me which Applications and Updates were installed by my ConfigMgr / SCCM 2007 Task Sequence?

[ConfigMgr 2007] “Task Sequence: has failed with the error code (0x8007054B). For more information, please contact your system…”

When I try to run my Task Sequence it’s fails and displays the following error message: Task Sequence: <name> has failed with the error code (0x8007054B). For more information, please contact your system administrator or helpdesk operator [More…]

[ConfigMgr 2007] “TS Step required to run in user context, targeted to user or requiring user input. Rejecting.” Error

One of my Packages is not installing via my Task Sequence. If I look in “execmgr.log” I see the following line: TS Step required to run in user context, targeted to user or requiring user input. Rejecting. [More…]

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