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after it downloads the nbp file you should see 'press enter' are you seeing that, maybe you could VIDEO it with your phone and upload the video

ok then, is this a lab or production ? are switches involved ? what pxe error do you get when you try to pxe boot in UEFI mode ?

ok the bios mode of your computer is BIOS not UEFI, no wonder it's not working as you want change it to UEFI with Secure boot enabled and try again. if you cannot PXE boot in UEFI mode have you verified youve distributed the x64 boot image to your dp's and enabled it for pxe ?

can you attach your smsts.log file please.

hi i just tried it, and it works fine, you must be a member in order to download it, so did you try downloading it before becoming a member ? if so, now that you are a member simply re-try the download and you'll see it will work.

is your task sequence formatting the disc as GPT (uefi) ? I would leave your computer with UEFI/Secure Boot enabled.

here's one way of doing it for users, you could easily modify the PowerShell script to take the two parameters so it's a one step process instead of 3, i just haven't had time yet to modify it. Note: You will need to define the TargetUser in the task sequence using whatever method you want as the script checks for that in the following line: $strName = $tsenv.Value("targetuser") Step 1. Set TargetADSG set the target Active Directory Security Group you want to test if the user is present in step 2. Set a custom variable for that Step 3. call the powershell script (uses ServiceUI.exe from the MDT Toolkit, use the correct architecture for the version of Windows you are deploying) ServiceUI.exe -process:TSProgressUI.exe %SYSTEMROOT%\Sysnative\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -windowstyle hidden -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy bypass -File IsUserinADSG.ps1 Step 4, Run the Group to install software if the CustomVar set earlier is true here's the powershell script I used IsUserinADSG.ps1

nice effort but any reason why you went with an out of support version of SCCM ? 1802 is the current baseline...

can you check the drivers tab and point to the drivers you added, are you sure they are signed ? if you look at the dism log in C:\Windows\Logs\Dism it might reveal the failure, attach it here.

are you sure that you distributed the boot images to the dp's after you enabled the option ? also, can you press F8 at the PXE password screen ?

thanks ! you need to cut out this bit and then modify this function to ensure that Upgrade Now button is not disabled function disable_enable(){ if (document.getElementById("Checkbox1").checked == true) //alert('checked'); document.getElementsByName("run_vbscript_button").item(0).disabled = false; else //alert('not checked'); document.getElementsByName("run_vbscript_button").item(0).disabled = true; cheers niall

if you open the HTA using Notepad ++ and change the Language used to VBScript (VBS) or HTML in Notepad ++ you'll see it format the HTA nicely and it'll make more sense.

If you use System Center Service Manager (SCSM) then you really should check out the great Portals from Cireson. Cireson has today launched a new free Analyst Portal today for SCSM, offering web-based Incident Management. Check it out here: https://cireson.com/apps/analyst-portal-community/ Here’s the press release: https://cireson.com/press/cireson-releases-free-web-based-analyst-portal-community-app-in-further-commitment-to-microsoft-service-manager-community/

well spotted, except that one is remmed out hence the // so it doesn't do anything (it's a comment) cheers niall

In March 2017 I blogged a method to allow you to forcefully upgrade your Windows 7 or Windows 10 computers to the latest version of Windows 10 using a popup (HTA) that gives the user some form of control (5 deferrals). Note: if you want to see how many days of support are left for Windows 7 extended support click here. This was very popular and spawned different versions of the same original concept by other MVP’s and the community at large. I always wanted to update mine, but never had time, however what I have done is incorporate bug-fixes and features, and rewritten the original VBS wrapper code to PowerShell. In the next version I’ll replace the HTA with a PowerShell gui. So how about listing the features of this solution. Designed to run as required Runs before the task sequence starts Shows the user a popup with options Can run on Windows 7 or Windows 10 Allows deferrals After deferrals run out, starts a 4 hour timer If the user ignores the popup, subtracts one deferral after 8 hours Checks for Power Checks for hard disc free space Checks for Supported Model Checks for VPN Is easy to Brand with your company details Has several checks to ensure it won’t run by accident So that’s enough of the features, here’s a look at what it will look like to the end user running either Windows 10 or Windows 7. Time to upgrade In the above screenshot, the user sees the popup daily at a time that you decide eg: 11am. The user has a number of choices: Upgrade now by clicking on the box ‘my files are backed up’, and then selecting Upgrade now Upgrade later by clicking on Defer Cancel, by clicking on the X in the top corner, this will remove one deferral. Note that this verifies how many deferrals are left and if there are none left, will start the task sequence Do nothing. The popup will auto close after 8 hours and remove one deferral. Kill it with Task Manager, this will remove one deferral. If the user runs out of deferrals the 4 hour timer will start. If the user still does nothing, when the 4 hours runs out the task sequence will begin. They can of course click the checkbox and select Upgrade now to start it at any time. Branding So how can you add your branding to it ? start with the banner.png. Open it in MSPaint and replace the windowsnoob logo with your own, try and keep it to 500×65 pixels otherwise you’ll need to edit the Upgrade.HTA code also. Next, open the wrapper.ps1 in PowerShell ISE. Edit CompanyName in line 15 to suit your Company Name. Save the changes, next, open upgrade.hta in Notepad ++. Edit CompanyName in line 50 to suit your company name. edit line 395, and put your company name in Troubleshooting The popup creates 3 log files in C:\ProgramData shown below Windows10RequiredUpgradeHTA.log Windows10RequiredUpgradeWrapper.log Windows10RequiredUpgradeStart-Upgrade.log The process creates registry keys (and deletes them upon successful closure of the HTA before starting the task sequence). For more details about how to set this up in your environment, please see the following blogpost. I’ve updated that blogpost to include the new files and the PowerShell wrapper.ps1. Note: To download the files included, you need to be a registered member of windows-noob.com cheers niall

i think the important comment was this " IT can install the latest version and activate Windows10 by login on with M365 subscription account. "

take a look here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/msoffice_o365admin-mso_dep365-mso_o365b/microsoft-365-e3-and-windows-10-licensing-question/f6e5dbea-35cb-41c4-99d4-ee32e8e428b7

what exactly are you trying to do ? when you say integrate within the task sequence, what do you want to integrate exactly ? is it Azure AD join ?

Didn't you notice that there are two methods for installing each step (more or less), do it manually or do it with PowerShell. I guess I could have made that more clear....or added even more step by step steps I would point out though that any SCCM admin that isn't comfortable with PowerShell should probably get a new job as automation is key going forward. thanks for the feedback, time willing i'll try and add more info about the manual steps required in later blog posts.

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why are you deploying a gpo for WSUS, don't you have a SUP on the SCCM server managing software updates ?

hi Christoffer, do the windows 10 clients have the 1806 client installed on them also ?

what version of sccm is it ?

the only issue with technical preview is you can only manage 10 clients with it and it expires quickly, plus as it's changing quickly you'll need to update monthly. Unless you really want to experiment with new features that are only available in Technical Preview iId recommend you try the current branch releases (even in your lab). Here are a few guides to get you started with 1802 (the current baseline release). How can I install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1802 on Windows Server 2016 with SQL Server 2017 – Part 1 How can I install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1802 on Windows Server 2016 with SQL Server 2017 – Part 2 How can I install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1802 on Windows Server 2016 with SQL Server 2017 – Part 3 How can I install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1802 on Windows Server 2016 with SQL Server 2017 – Part 4 as regards your boundary, set it to whatever your ip address range(s) are within the lab, as I describe here

so you installed a CAS and a Primary in your lab using the Technical Preview ? why ? I would just install a single primary and that would be more than enough for a lab unless you specifically need to understand how CAS/PRI works... can you tell me what your aim is exactly (in your lab) and why you want to use Technical Preview over Current Branch cheers niall