Re: Problems upgrading xp pro to xp pro service pack1 using SMS 2003

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From: Mark Scott [MSFT] (marksc_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/08/04 

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 07:43:44 -0800

Jack,

Did you test this package in your lab first before sending it to everyone in
your org? The client logs will tell you why it's not launching. It could
be any number of things. Depending on the client type (legacy or advanced)
the logs will be different, so I can't pinpoint it for you now. Also, check
the status system. Look for status messages from a particular client (this
is an in the box query). That might help as well.

If you are still stuck, attach ALL the logs from a client that is failing,
as a zip attachment and I'll have a look.

Thanks...

Mark Scott [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"sharsoft" <mcshary@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:55da1874.0403060055.5060792f@posting.google.com...
> Hi all,
> I just started using sms 2003 for my company. All client machines are
> currently running windows xp professional. I want to use SMS to push
> out the service pack 1. But so far I have been unsuccessful.
> I used the service pack 1 cd to copy the WinXPSP1 folder to a local
> drive on the SMS server. I then initiated the Distribute Software
> wizard and used the update.msi file provided on the service pack cd. I
> chose the 'per system unattended' program and directed the package to
> get source files from the local drive. I then advertised the package
> to all computers in the 'All XP workstations' collections.
> But, the client machines are not being updated. I have no idea what I
> have done wrong. Please help with suggestions. I also couldn't find
> any article on the web that explains step by step on how to accomplish
> this task. If you know of any good resources, please let me know.
> Thank you.
> Jack.

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