PC Name changes after imaging
I need a solution We are imaging computers using ITMS with Ghost. during the install of Windiows 7 on an existing computer, the name carried over from Windows XP to Windows 7, but now we are getting a...
View ArticleWinPE 3.0?
I need a solution When will WinPE 3.0 be able to be used? No one is releasing WinPE 2.1 drivers anymore, so we are being forced to go to WinPE 3.0. I don't think we should *have* to do a work around...
View ArticleWin PE3 and SMBIOS
I need a solution Does anyone else have an issue where PE3 is not reading SMBIOS information? Running DS 7.1Here is an agent.log from a pe3 machine:[2013/09/24 10:36:49.148 1592:1596 2] Log File...
View ArticleMicrosoft Update Reporting Assistance Needed
I need a solution Hi,I am looking for a report that will show me how many computers that a certain KB update is on. I am having a hard time pinning this one down. I have the MSWU-634 and the...
View ArticleWinPE 3.1 locks Rdeploy with Read, Write...
I need a solution I'm running WinPE 3.1 in my DS 6.9 environment, when I run a Distribute Image Task, it locks rdeploy with Read, Write. Any other PE environment that tries to access rdeploy will...
View ArticlePower Control - Reboot causes constant looping in 6.9 SP1
I need a solution Hi All,Apologies if this is a well known issue, but I can't find a solution anywhere.I have no experience with Altiris (so I apologise for any terminology errors) but have been asked...
View ArticleUnusual Windows 7 unattend.xml question
I need a solution The current naming standard for PCs in our environment is <SITECODE><SERIALNUMBER>. I am able to populate the serial number in the unattend.xml file using %COMPNAME%....
View ArticleSymantec Endpoint Management 7.5 Launch Webcast - October 9
I do not need a solution (just sharing information) Please join us for a special webcast on Wednesday, October 9 for the launch of Symantec Endpoint Management 7.5 powered by Altiris technology! We...
View ArticleAltiris 7.1 - Task does not run until agent is reset
I need a solution Hi,I've created an image deployment job which contains a final task that joins the client to the domain. The job runs successfully i.e. reboots to PXE, erases the HDD, deploys the...
View ArticleBoot to PXE doesn't work from a Job, only from task.
I need a solution I have the weirdest problem right now.. New installation of DS7.5, created boot images, jobs and tasks etc.My "Deploy image" job has these tasks;Boot to PXE WinPE x86 Deploy Image...
View ArticleCant boot into winpe smp7.5
I need a solution Hi allI tried to follow the directions on trying to boot into a winpe environment, but after creating the task and running it the machine just reboots over and over never actually...
View ArticleNot able to roll out Altiris agent
I need a solution Looking for urgent help. Altiris agents are not getting installed, I am installing altiris agent through vpn connection. any simple way to roll out altiris agent. 1384624832
View ArticleDS 7.5 pectagent.ini
I need a solution Does anyone know why the PECTagent.exe do not read the portnumber value from pectagent.ini?The PectAgent.log says apps\DeploymentClient\PECTAgent\ClientConfig.cpp:840 SMP Port No in...
View ArticleAltiris 7.5 Automation Folder broken for Windows 7 clients?
I need a solution I installed the default automation folder (WinPE4 ~ Windows 8) on my windows 7 clients.When booting into the automation folder it is stuck at "Windows is loading files..." (which is...
View ArticleDriver Deployment - What am I missing?
I need a solution I am sure I am missing something, probably something obvious. I am using Altiris Deployment Server 6.9 and Altrinsic HIIS to deploy Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit. Image deployment goes...
View ArticleImageInvoker v1.0 ready for testers
I do not need a solution (just sharing information) After months in development hell, I've finally had the time to package up the latest version of ImageInvoker for DS6.9. This is our client-service...
View ArticleAuto Rename and Join to Domain
I need a solution I just came into an environment that uses Altiris 6.9. How it's set up is that you apply the job to install the OS, and then you have to manually rename the computer and join it to...
View ArticleBooting into automation
I need a solution We are having an issue trying to reimage HP Compaq Pro 6000/6200 and 6300 and we are now getting the following error File: ifm60x32.sys windows failed to load because a file is...
View ArticleSome software updates are turned on (green) and some are turned off (red)
I need a solution I have a software update policy for Adobe and I noticed that some updates are turned on (with green color marking) and some are turned off (in red). What does this mean? I see a...
View Article7.5 Waiting for Agent to get the task - Queued
I need a solution Hello all, I have a problem with Altiris. We upgraded to 7.5 and now we cant deploy any tasks. In the web console the tasks sit saying "Waiting for Agent to get the task" or "Queued"...
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