Glenn Bristol
Articles
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Shell-Setup Error during Sysprep
This error typically means that there’s a Windows product key issue, specifically a mistyped key or an incorrect SKU. If the Windows product key is incorrect and you provided the product key during...
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Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar (Windows 10)
This video demonstrates how to customize the Start menu and the taskbar (in Windows 10 only) without using the Copy Profile feature of sysprep. Step-by-step instructions are below the video. Custom...
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How to troubleshoot SmartDeploy client upgrades from V2 to V3
We've made a variety of bug fixes and performance improvements to SmartDeploy V3, and our expectation is that your client-console communications will be much more reliable on the new version. To he...
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Create a Cloud-Connected Answer File
Note: You must upload the cloud package before you create a cloud-connected answer file. Create a Cloud-Connected Answer File From the Activities workspace of the SmartDeploy Console, click Use C...
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Updating the SmartDeploy Client
The SmartDeploy V3 console is generally backward-compatible with previous V3 client versions, meaning that upgrades to existing clients must be performed manually. You can upgrade a single client, ...
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Start a Console-Initiated Deployment
Note: A console-initiated deployment requires a network Deployment Package. If you haven't already created one, see the Create a Deployment Package article in the Boot Media section of the User's G...
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Create WDS Media
For a detailed walkthrough of how to integrate SmartDeploy with Windows Deployment Services (WDS), please see our article for Integrating SmartDeploy with Windows Deployment Services. Create WDS...
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Answer File Tasks
The Tasks tab in the advanced settings of the Answer File Wizard gives you the option of creating custom tasks that will run during deployment. This is a great way to run scripts and execute other ...
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Create a Custom Application Pack
Before you continue, ensure that you have the following: The SmartDeploy Console is installed The installation files for the application that you want to deploy by using SmartDeploy A computer...
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Request a New Platform Pack
Requesting the creation of a new Platform Pack is considered a support request and is subject to the terms of your support agreement. Platform Pack creation fees are based on the computer model and...