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Hello EDU GEEKS! I am having a bit of a problem (mostly confusion) on how to setup my Windows Sever 2012 Environment with WDS/MDT/SCCM. This is what I want to accomplish.. 1. Use MDT to create TaskSequences for SysPrep and Capture images. 2. Use SCCM to distribute packages, updates, etc. (Possibly deploy finalized WIM's captured by a MDT TS) 3. PXE Boot into WDS/MDT instead of PXE booting into SCCM Distribution Point. The third requirement leads me to the following question/scenario... I have previously used WDS/MDT and when PXE boot'ing, I would be greeted by a selection screen which displayed the names of the Boot Images (usually LiteTouchPE_x64 and others.) These Boot Images where the ones I uploaded into the "Boot Images" Folder on the Windows Deployment Services APP. Now that I have installed SCCM, when PXE booting, I only see ONE Boot Image selection. I believe it is pointing to a SCCM Distribution Point. How can I have it point back into WDS/MDT or have it display more than one boot image from the distribution point? I hope this makes sense Thank you in advanced!

Thank you all for the help! Got MSI's distributed via GPO's. Up and running, cheers!

Hi Katy, Thanks! Very descriptive I will try the Advanced Option when creating a package to apply transforms when needed. I am currently applying GPO's to a Test OU just to be safe. I will also give startup scripts a try when running EXE for silent installs.

Thank you MrWoberts! This really helps explain the time that it takes for a GPO to get processed. I might change it for 0sec just for testing purposes and back to 90min.

Hello EDU Geeks! I am just getting into using GPO's to distribute MSI packages to our Windows 10 based computer labs. Since I am new to using GPO's, I would like to know if any of you can answer some questions for me? 1. On a client machine, do I have to run the command "gpudate \force" every time I apply a new GPO or will the machine pick it up on its own once it gets restarted/turned on? 2. How can I get an MSI to install on a PC on boot or log-on via GPO? Is there scripting needed if so, how do I do I accomplish that? 2. How can I create a Silent Install of an MSI and push it via GPO? I am trying to eliminate Prompts when users log in. 4. How can I convert .EXE to .MSI installers? Can it be done with a built in Windows 10 utility or do I need to buy a 3rd party software for this? Any free softwares? Note: I have already created a Network Share on our Server and have assigned Shared and Security Permissions. I have tested by creating a GPO that installs 7zip and it works. The only issue is that the GPO did not get processed until I ran CMD and typed the command "gpupdate \force". Thank you so much for all the previous help, Cheers!!!

Hello EDU Geeks, Is it possible to re-run "Resume Task Sequence" more than once? Here is my scenario: I am creating a new Custom Image using a VM (Virtual Box). I have enabled my TS to boot into Audit Mode and allow me to make changes to the image. Once completed, I just click on the "Resume Task Sequence" icon that got created on the Desktop and resume with the capture. Now, I have taken a Snapshot of my VM right before I Resume with the TS (incase something goes wrong or I need to make some changes). But, once I click the "Resume Task Sequence" icon to resume with the capture, and once its done capturing, can I go back to the Snapshot of my VM and make changes then recapture? Is this possible? Does it replace the Custom.wim that was previously created on my DeploymentShareVolume ? Or does it create new one? or Do I have start all over again Makes sense? Thanks in Advance! Cheers!!

I will go ahead and try it on a spare PC. Thanks, man!

Zourous, Direct Booting from an External Drive is not possible in VirtualBox (What I am using) because it requires USB support on its Bios, which it does not have :\ I won't be able to boot off Gandolfs Win PE USB that I have created to capture the image Any other suggestions? What VM have you used that is capable of allowing to boot off a Bootable USB Drive? Thanks!

Whoops! see reply above;)

Hi Zourous, To Verify your steps provided... On Windows: Since I have my Custom.wim save on my DeploymentShareVolume; I would re-image the reference PC (which would be a VM) using my custom.wim -> Run Sysprep -> Audit mode -> Select OOBE -> Shutdown/Restart->Boot to Gandolfs Win PE USB -> and Capture using Gimagex. On MAC: Boot off Gandolfs Win PE USB -> Restore wim to the Bootcamp Partition (Is there an app within Gandolfs Win PE USB that does this? What should I use?) -> Boot to Windows -> Install the correct Bootcamp Drivers -> Run Sysprep -> Audit mode -> Select OOBE -> Shutdown/Restart-> boot to DeployStudio-> and Capture. LOL, I hope I got this right! Can you verify? Thank you Mr. Zouruos!

Hi EDU GEEKS! Thank you for all responses from previous threads! Everyone was helpful! After completing my final PC image for the HPZ440 (thanks to you guyshttp://awscdn.cdngeek.com/images/icons/icon6.png?v=423b4-2804c), I was assigned the task to apply the custom image I just created into a DualBoot environment for our 5k iMac's and MacPros (Trashcans). Now, I don't want to re-design the Windows 10 Image and restart all over again (That would be one major headache http://awscdn.cdngeek.com/images/icons/icon8.png?v=423b4-2804c). Is there a way I can implement my Windows 10 EDU Custom Image that I created for the HPZ440 (includes all required software, apps, licenses, modified desktop, start menu, scripts, etc) into the BootCamp Partition of our Mac environment? Please Note: I created the Windows 10 EDU custom Image using a VM, so it does not depend on any drivers. Drivers were applied during the imaging process using MDT. I don't think this image would affect the MAC's in anyway; making it possible to be deployed into the Bootcamp partition. The only thing is how can I get it installed? and if so, can I capture it using Deploy Studio and then deploy to other Macs? I hope this is not confusing and not sure if this post belongs on a different Forum/Thread on this website... Once again, you guys are awesome! Cheers!http://awscdn.cdngeek.com/images/icons/icon12.png?v=423b4-2804chttp://awscdn.cdngeek.com/images/icons/icon14.png?v=423b4-2804c

Hello EDU GEEKS! One of the users here had previously recommended the Delprof2 by Halgen Klein to delete local profiles. https://helgeklein.com/free-tools/delprof2-user-profile-deletion-tool/ So, this is my scenario... I work at an Art School where students log in to our computers using their domain accounts. We are currently using HP z440 Workstations running on Windows 10 EDU x64. My goal is to have students accounts (locally created) deleted upon Log-off, Re-start, or Shutdown. I have previously used the Delprof policy but it is not efficient (Roaming Profiles is not an option). I have not used Delprof2, and I am looking for ideas on how to implement this tool to my PC image. This is what I'm looking for.. 1. Have the Delprof2 Tool run as a script (if this is possible) at log-on, log-off, or restart (either works). 2. The Delprof2 Tool will then delete ONLY profiles that begin with the letter "X" (no more than 1 day old). 3. The Delprof2 Tool should NOT delete any other local accounts by the names of "Administrator", "Admin", "default" or "wkstnlocal". 4. When the Delprof2 command runs, It should not prompt me to enter Y or N, it should run unattended. Any ideas would be great! and if I can get instructions on how to implement this as a Log-off or Startup Script that would be magnificent!! Cheers and much thanks in advance!!!

Haha! Yeah man, we store more data than the damn government here! It's actually multiple software such as Maya, AutoCad Suite, Adobe CC, MS Suite, Unreal Engine, Unity, 3DS Max, Render'ers pretty much all software used by Digital Media Majors and thats including Add-ons/Plug-ins. Ha! believe me sir, that's just the Windows side. I still have to work on a Mac image with similar software and make it dual-boot

Hey Timob343, I just made the changes on a test image I'm working on... Yeah man, our current image is a Windows 7 Pro image, I'm surprised it was a faster boot-up time than Windows 10 and that being we had 500gb worth of software/add-ons and a couple of start up applications. Actually, I just came across this blog by James Ranking: https://4sysops.com/archives/improving-windows-10-logon-time/ He briefly explains what differentiates Win 7, 8, and 10 boot-up time.

Hi Kevrage, Nice, 1703 is a recent update... It's great that MS is now allowing us lock down the pages. I can definitely deploy this version of windows! I do require custom backgrounds and lock screens on our Windows 10 EDU, Image hope it gets fixed soon. For deployment, MS also released a new command line tool "MBR2GPT" that converts disk from MBR to GUID without deleting any Data. I can definitely take advantage of the GPT Partitions format. Since our image will contain up to 500gb worth of software, will the loading times be affected if the mandatory profile gets stored on a net shared drive? I don't think it will be a small profile :\ Got it! I will use MDT to capture and SCCM to deploy I already have a dedicated server up and running for it. Hey and thanks for those super useful links! They are sure helping me out You guys are very helpful!