SCCM task sequence log file locations
The first step to troubleshoot SCCM OSD Task Sequence issues to is check out the log file – this is called smsts.log. This can be found in one of several locations depending on the progress of the...
View ArticleSCCM OSD and Dell SigmaTel audio driver on Windows XP
Several Dell laptop models including the E6400, D630, D520 and D430 all require the Sigmatel audio drivers on Windows XP. While the ‘auto apply drivers’ and ‘apply driver packages’ features of SCCM OSD...
View ArticleError creating SCCM TS media
When trying to create SCCM task sequence media, I was getting the following error message: Error creating media. Error message is : A required privilege is not held by the client.. Please refer to...
View ArticleSCCM Task Sequence Monitor
This is a great tool for automatically backing up SCCM task sequences. It basically monitors task sequences and will back them up whenever anyone attempts to change one. It’s very good for version /...
View ArticlePrinter migration with SCCM and USMT 4 hardlinks
I recently had a situation where I needed to migrate network printers during Windows 7 refresh and Windows XP to Windows 7 upgrade scenarios when using USMT 4 hard link, also known as offline mode....
View ArticleDeploying printer drivers during SCCM task sequence
I recently had a requirement to pre-populate the Windows 7 Driver Store with some printer drivers so that non-admin users could add printers without the need to install drivers for this particular...
View ArticlePopup message during SCCM task sequence in full OS
So it’s pretty easy to create a VB script popup during a task sequence when it is running in WinPE, however it’s a bit more difficult to have a VB script popup to show to the user when the task...
View ArticleSCCM 2012 – Run action after Task Sequence is finished
In the past it has been fiddly to get an action to run after a SCCM Task Sequence has completed. Service Pack 1 of SCCM 2012 includes 7 new task sequence variables...
View Article