OSD SCCM 2007 Task Sequence runs during Windows Setup

[rmarassovich]

Hello All

 

I have just started using SCCM 2007 to deploy OS. I have used many other methods including MDT but this is the first time I have used SMS/SCCM for OS deployment.

 

I have noticed that the task sequence runs during the Windows 7 setup. As in the stage that occurs after the first re-boot. When windows displays the "setting up your computer for first use", the screen is black.

 

This seems wrong to me. MDT never runs during this phase of Windows 7 setup. MDT always waits until windows has finished installing and the desktop is loaded before kicking in.

 

Because I am new to SCCM deployments and of course I don't know all there is to now about Windows I was wondering if anyone else has seen this and if someone could comment on whether this is an issue. I believe it is.

 

Cheers

Robert

[Jorgen Nilsson]

Hi,

One big difference between MDT and Configuration Manager is that MDT uses autologon to the desktop as a local admin, configMgr on the other hand runs under the System Context so the desktop is never loaded and no user is logged on. So it sounds like Everything is in order in your Environment.

Regards,
Jörgen

[rmarassovich]

Thanks Jorgen

 

This makes no sense to me. At this stage I would consider Windows not setup fully and not all components are ready.

 

But thanks for the response.

 

Cheers

Robert

[Jorgen Nilsson]

Hi,

The installation is already finished, but the splash screen you are seeing is the same as during OS setup, so the OS is fully installed.

Regards,
Jörgen