How to silently run TrackIt! audit.exe on the client?
We use TrackIt! ver. 10.5 on our AD network. At the moment, the new Windows 7 x32 computers are being added to the inventory manually due to complains coming from several users about the "inventory in...
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I pushed out GoToMeeting silently and now I get this...
See attached Error Message (When I click See Program Details I get the exe path of GoToMeeting.I remove GoToMeeting and it goes away. If I install GoToMeeting manually, I dont get this message, but if...
View ArticleSCCM Package fails to distribute to Distribution points
I am having an issue with a package that is not distributing to multiple DPs. I created another package and same results occur.The package only distributes to the local DP which is hosted on the SCCM...
View ArticleMDT & powershell task
I'm attempting to use powershell during deploy to copy a wallpaper over based on resolution. It fails when attempting to run it and appears to be an execution policy issue. I have the policy set at...
View ArticleDisabling Java Auto Update
Hi all, I am pretty new to the Windows System Admin world, and I have a fairly noobish type question. Is there a setting I can implement in Group Policy to stop the Java Auto Update popup from...
View ArticleMaking a case for PDQ Deploy
Well, here I go again. I am going to take another run at making a case for purchase of PDQ Deploy Pro to my Director. I am trying to put together a case to present the coolest features of PDQ Deploy....
View ArticleProblem with Windows Deployment via LiteTouch on remote subnet
This is a very odd problem. It did not happen until I updated everything to the new WinPE for Windows 8.I could deploy Win 7 via litetouch all day long on all of our subnets. When I updated the MDT to...
View ArticleSCCM 2012 Set Application Installation Priority
In SCCM 2012, is there a way to set an installation priority for applications? For example, to have a set of applications install first before software center installs other software. You can set high,...
View Article.wim apply theoreticals.......
say, in theory, you had a windows based way to capture and apply custom .wims without a WDS from just a flash drive. This would be a independent bootable thumb drive that one could carry into a...
View ArticleInstall adblock globally
Does anyone know if it is possible to install adblock globally for all users of a computer? instead of every user having to install it individually. I would like to install it for IE, Chrome and...
View ArticleSoftware deployment
I'm looking at a imaging solution for our windows 7 desktop/laptops. I have about 10 new machines to role out and looking for a fast/cost effective way to achieve this. I've been recommended...
View ArticleLooking for the what's next after WDS - MDT 2013? SCCM?
Or what is the latest technology being used to create customized images and deploy them whether via network, usb sticks/dvd's for remote sites, etc. Currently using WDS Server 2008R2 but looking at...
View Article100+ desktop roll out.
Hi.What is the best way to roll out 100 new desktop pcs? basically I would like a standard image with my apps. I doubt all the PCs will be purchased at the same time, so the hardware might vary...
View ArticleFirst time Adobe Reader GPO deployment
Hi everyone! Looking for some insight here as we're currently looking to streamline our software deployment throughout our environment. I've been researching this for quite some time and tested it...
View ArticleAutomation Question
Hey Everyone,Is it possible for me to automate 4-5 different software installations? I work for a mortgage company and we get 1-2 new employees everyweek and I have to installOffice 2010 Including...
View ArticleChrome for business auto-update
Anyone using Chrome for business? I have it and the policies installed, but cannot figure out how/if auto-update works? I looked at the deployment guide and it says by default auto-update is on but...
View ArticleComputer imaging
Hi everyone,I just wanted to get an idea of what everyone is using for an imaging solution these days. I work at a university and we have an Acronis server that we use to deploy images to our computer...
View ArticleSCCM 2012 Software Update Question
Hello,First time poster here.I have inherited the updates and other SCCM tasks since the guy before me who was in charge of it, quit and didn't leave any documentation or such. The way he set it up...
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Does MDT turn on certain local policies?
I had someone ask be about Windows Update Driver searching not working on an image and went into local security policy on a VM that I use to capture .wim images. I was surprised to find a number of...
View ArticleDoes anyone use System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)?
Knowing that Spiceworks is primarily SMBs, how many of you use SCCM from Microsoft to deploy software and operating systems among other things
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