SCCM : Windows 11 inplace upgrade failing
Some of my Devices are with the UI language of en-GB, and some are with en-US. All are windows 10 enterprise. When I try to do an in-place upgrade (for win 11 enterprise - en-US). the devices with en-GB devices are failing. I would like to replace all the devices with en-US? can we do it via SCCM and with the same task sequence? and with the Windows 11 upgrade or do we need to do a fresh installation for those en-gb devices ?
Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer and Assigned Access xml Bug
Hello everybody. So, my goal is to get this bug in front of the eyes that need to see it in order for the issue to get resolved, so if this is not the place to do that (it was the only place that I could find that seemed even remotely possible) then let me know where to move this post to so that the issue can be resolved. Now that that is out of the way, the issue that I want to report involves Assigned Access configuration file. As you may know, the "&" character cannot be present in an xml element attribute value, as it is a special character, and must be replaced with the escape string "&" instead. If there are any "&" characters in your assigned access configuration file, Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer will not allow you to compile the package. So, consider the Assigned Access Configuration file that I created with all of the "&" characters replaced with the appropriate "&" escape: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?> <AssignedAccessConfiguration xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/AssignedAccess/2017/config" xmlns:rs5="http://schemas.microsoft.com/AssignedAccess/201810/config" > <Profiles> <Profile Id="{aed4127d-7fe0-435f-bdda-e384815099ec}"> <AllAppsList> <AllowedApps> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome_proxy.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate\GoogleUpdate.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Tableau\Store Okta Login.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Tableau\Manager Okta Login.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Windows\explorer.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Windows\Splwow64.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\ScannerUtility\BrScUtil.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\HttpToUsbBridge\HttpToUsbBridge.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\iPrint&Scan\BrotheriPrint&Scan.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\iPrint&Scan\BrScanKeyEventMgr.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\iPrint&Scan\USBAppControl.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\iPrint&Scan\WorkflowAppControl.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Windows\twain_32\Brimm22a\Common\TwDsUi.exe" /> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Windows\twain_32\Brimm22a\Common\TwDsUiLauncher.exe" /> </AllowedApps> </AllAppsList> <rs5:FileExplorerNamespaceRestrictions> <rs5:AllowedNamespace Name="Downloads"/> </rs5:FileExplorerNamespaceRestrictions> <StartLayout> <![CDATA[<LayoutModificationTemplate xmlns:defaultlayout="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/FullDefaultLayout" xmlns:start="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/StartLayout" Version="1" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/LayoutModification"> <LayoutOptions StartTileGroupCellWidth="6" /> <DefaultLayoutOverride> <StartLayoutCollection> <defaultlayout:StartLayout GroupCellWidth="6"> <start:Group Name="Apps"> <start:DesktopApplicationTile Size="2x2" Column="0" Row="0" DesktopApplicationLinkPath="%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Manager Okta Login.lnk" /> <start:DesktopApplicationTile Size="2x2" Column="0" Row="2" DesktopApplicationLinkPath="%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Learning Hub.lnk" /> <start:DesktopApplicationTile Size="2x2" Column="2" Row="0" DesktopApplicationLinkPath="%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\My Documents.lnk" /> <start:DesktopApplicationTile Size="2x2" Column="2" Row="2" DesktopApplicationLinkPath="%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Altametrics Schedules.lnk" /> <start:DesktopApplicationTile Size="2x2" Column="4" Row="0" DesktopApplicationLinkPath="%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Brother iPrintScan.lnk" /> </start:Group> </defaultlayout:StartLayout> </StartLayoutCollection> </DefaultLayoutOverride> </LayoutModificationTemplate> ]]> </StartLayout> <Taskbar ShowTaskbar="true" /> </Profile> </Profiles> <Configs> <Config> <AutoLogonAccount rs5:DisplayName="Manager Workstation"/> <DefaultProfile Id="{aed4127d-7fe0-435f-bdda-e384815099ec}"/> </Config> </Configs> </AssignedAccessConfiguration> I apologize for formatting the contents of the file as a code block, but when I tried placing the text in a code sample, it would automatically substitute the "&" for an "&" character. In any event, importing the above assigned access configuration file in Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer does not produce an error, and allows for the application to compile the ppkg file, but when this ppkg is applied to a system during deployment, it results in an endless boot loop after the system restarts. It would seem that the provisioning package that Windows Image and Configuration Designer creates results (at least in my case) a boot loop on the target system if the assigned access xml that is imported contains any element attributes that contain an "&" character. And I am not the only person who has run into this problem either. While investigating this issue, I found the below thread detailing the exact same issue: https://www.reddit.com/r/Intune/comments/1enlwwe/assigned_access_xml_with_ampersand_usage_fails_to/
Since CB 2403, downloading applications through CMG during task sequence not working anymore
Hello everyone, since the 2403 ConfigMgr Upgrade we have the issue that during task sequences downloading applications doesn't work anymore. TS is stuck on "Install Application" until it times out after hours. This happens only, if content is being retrieved by a CMG. Packages are working pretty fine, it is just applications. On Reddit, a few others are reporting the same. One solution provided was to disable Branch Cache in client settings, but this doesn't help during a task sequence. Downloading the same applications within Windows and the Software Center through CMG is working well. Anyone experienced this issue and may have a solution? Cheers, RayPlanning a 24H2 in-place upgrade from 23H2 using Feature Update:
I'm planning to roll out Windows 11 24H2 as an in-place upgrade from 23H2 using Feature Update in Microsoft Config Manager (SCCM). I'm considering the following approach: I will use the Task Sequence to upgrade the devices from 23H2 to 24H2 using Feature Update. WHY Task Sequence: I also want to update the drivers and bios of the system and take the opportunity to update the devices (see screenshot for more information). Any advice, sample Task Sequence or best practices from anyone using the similar upgrade process would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
SCCM 2403 KB29166583 Hotfix
Hello to all after installing the KB29166583 hotfix I am having issues imaging any device through OSD; the device is able to pxe boot and I also arrive up to the point where i can select an image to install however when choosing any image I get the below error: And the following is the smstslog : The adk is also updated to version 10.1.26100.1 which is the latest version available. Is anyone having these problems? Anything I can try to maybe be able to get the deployments up and running again? I am at a loss. Thank you for any help.
How to trigger Stand Alone TS media in bootable USB using a commandline
Hi All I have special requirement where the offline task sequence media needs to be used to image the laptops, but in following manner: - TS media with autorun is burnt to a USB as bootable - User being logged in to the machine, if he wants to reimage the machine, he just plugin the USB and run launchmedia.bat or any other custom script. Is there any possibility to achieve the above requirement. Thank you Regards RameshOSD Task Sequence - unknown host (gethostbyname failed); Failed to send status message (80072ee7)
Hi All I am encountering below issue randomly, kindly advice how should i tackle this. Thank you. Issue: unknown host (gethostbyname failed); Failed to send status message (80072ee7) Observation: > Machine some time dont show IP [verified doing F8] > Machine still got IP assigned but unable to ping DP and MP, with or without FQDN. [verified doing F8] This issue happens randomly, after PXE boot and TS selection it can encounter the above at any stage. Its not tied to any specic computer model or at any specific task in the task sequence. Latest driver pack for all the models are already included in TS. Workaround: For both above scenarios, unplug the LAN cable and plug in. Do IPConfig /Flushdns and IPConfig /Renew; then the TS proceeds further. Regards Rameshupgrade to windows 11 with my permission
I'm so f'in mad!!! I have a desktop that I use occasionally. Since the last time I used it several days ago an update occurred. When I opened it up this morning it was upgraded WITHOUT MY PERMISSION from Windows 10 to Windows 11. I did not see any upgrade notices when I used it last and did not (knowingly) grant permission for an upgrade to Windows 11 to occur!! How/Why did this happen??? A restore to 10 isn't possible from the control panel (grayed out). I DID NOT WANT& DID NOT ASK FOR THIS UPGRADE OCCUR!!! I'd like to know why and how this happened. I have to go thru and refind/reinstall apps now that weren't carried thru. WHY WHY WHY????? (apologies for the rant)
