Executing an .hta (Not in a OSD)

[clausjuhl_p]

Hi All

 

I want have a TS (Task Sequence)(is running when the user is logged onto the system, not in OSD(OS Deployment)) with several steps, one if them being a .hta file that warns the user that a change in software is comming and they need to close down Outlook.

My problem is that the TS gets stuck when it reaches the .hta file step, just hangs untill I shut it down by force (kill the process).

 

My setup:

• "Run Command Line"
• Command Line: "Name of file"
• Tick in Package: "Package containing the file"
• In Otions the default Success codes are set til 0 3010 (have no idea on what this is used for?)

 

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Claus

 

[anyweb]

it's not hanging it's actually running the HTA as a system process so you don't see it, the user doesn't see it. If you open task manager and look at the processes do you see MSHTA.exe running ? kill it and the task sequence will continue,

 

use serviceUI.exe instead to display the hta

[clausjuhl_p]

I'll have a look tomorrow for that

 

I just don't get it,the same type of hta is running fine in the osd,what's the difference?

 

What do you mean by using serviceUI,how does that work?

[anyweb]

it does trust me, here's how serviceui works,

 

http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8846-how-can-i-pause-a-task-sequence-in-system-center-2012-configuration-manager/

 

substitute it to work with your hta

 

here's a guide for that

 

http://t3chn1ck.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/displaying-front-end-htas-within-an-sccm-task-sequence/

[Namqul]

Hi Anyweb,

I've managed to create and get the HTA to open in OS, however my issue is that is in the background and the user don't/won't see it unless they close all their open windows to show the HTA.

Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated.