Delete a record in MDT Database from WinPE during Pre install
Hello Experts, This is my requirement 1) MDT Deployment database will be updated with MAC address of new laptops. 2) All new laptops will be pre-configured with PXE booting as primary boot option....
View ArticleInstall only application task sequence only works with Administrator account?
Okay so i have a task sequence that only contains install application step only, which i used to install bundled applications to users (by running the litetouch script inside windows). I was able to...
View ArticlePass exit code from batch file to MDT 2012?
So i have batch file that creates some directories, sets up the path for log files before i install an application ( msi installer).It goes something like this :MD C:\mylogfolders Set logfilename =...
View ArticleMDT 2010 - Validation Error: The deployment share is read-only, so no changes...
I keep getting the above listed error when trying to update the rules on one of my deployment shares. I've even gone so far as to remove the read-only flag on everything in the share, it doesn't help....
View ArticleMDT 2013 with UEFI enabled system.
Ive been trying to create a reference image for an optiplex 790 with uefi turned on, everytime i go start the process after the OS install portion i get errors in the task sequence: Failure (5615)...
View ArticleExport Registry Key, Refresh OS, then Re-Import the Registry Key
Using MDT 2010, I have added several "Run Command Line" tasks to the Preinstall TS section. These tasks do the following:Use Reg.exe to load the SOFTWARE hive from the machine's OS drive - reg.exe load...
View ArticleQuery AD to get OU during deployment
Hi,I am going through http://scriptimus.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/mdt-2012-domainous-list/ article. It has explained to have OU listed during deployment and user can choose it. I want to know if there...
View ArticleAfter deploying Image, missing profile/switch user button
Image built with Hyper V. At login, we see 4 account boxes to click on to login under different accounts After capturing and deploying image, we are just presented with a control/alt/delete and...
View ArticleWallpaper + theme
Hi ! I'm actually deploying windows 7 by PxE , I have everything I need on my Deployment Share (OS , Apps , ...) and now I'd like to know if it is possible to change the wallpaper and the theme on the...
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Question about ModelAlias.vbs - not producing what expected on Lenovo machines
So i am trying to use ModelAlias.vbs userexit script to create sensible names for Lenovo machines so i can arrange my MDT driver structure accordingly.I have found these articles:Deplyment Guys Blog:...
View ArticleMDT 2010: Creating multiple partitions when deploying Win7?
Hi all, I'm trying to automate the deployment of Win7. Typically, the workstations here have a C drive of a fixed size, and a D drive which fills up the rest of the disk space. I've been trying to...
View ArticleMDT WinPE TSEnv variables and pathing some powershell scripts.
Hi again everyone!I have a question about running some powershell scripts inside of MDT. Now I know that you can create a powershell command in the task sequence, and that will create the proper...
View ArticleBlocking IE10, AND IE11 in MDT 2012
Hey Guys,I currently have IE10 being blocked through Microsoft's IE10 Blocker, and was wondering if I can modify it to include IE11?At the moment, IE10 is being blocked on my deployments, but IE11 is...
View ArticleTemporary profile when deploying Windows 7 x64
Hi AllUsing MDT I am deploying a Windows 7 Ultimate x64 task sequence which is extracted direct from the dvd WIM file.This happens loging on as the local Administrator account when the task sequence...
View ArticleAdding MBAM Client in image
Hi,Is it okay to capture the MBAM 2.0 client inside an image that will be used to deploy to machines or should it be laid down at deployment time? As of now we don't have bitlocker infra ready. If we...
View ArticleMDT 2013, OSDComputerName in customsettings.ini issue.
Hi all just wanted to post this since I was running into this issue at my workplace. Upgraded to MDT 2013 recently, thought some more bugs would be worked out by now. One in particular I found was...
View Article"Errors in Task Sequence" dialog after replicating DS
I'm trying to replicate some scripts in the \Scripts folder from a Server 2008 R2 machine running MDT 2012 (update nothing) at our main office out to other servers running the same version of Windows...
View ArticleHelp - How are you sysprepping and capture Windows 8.1 Pro?
Hey Everyone. I seem to be having a hell of a time with windows 8.1 Let me give you the run down.. ( this maybe a bit hard to explain so please bare with me. ) When installing 8.1 from media download...
View ArticleBooting from USB on Surface Pro
Trying to boot from USB and connect to my deployment share to image a Surface Pro. I format the USB as FAT32 and load my ISO. The Surface boots to USB and starts the TS. However, I receive an error...
View Article[Sysprep&Capture via MDT] Clean local profiles
Hi,I use MDT 2010 to capture Win7 Images (.wim file).I only have one Problem:The local Admin on the PC is copied in the created Image.But I want to create this Admin in the Installation Wizard. (what...
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