Re: Attempting install of advanced clients with no Admin$

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The only solution in these type of environments is group policy
distribution.

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Kim Oppalfens
Telindus Belgium
MVP Windows Server System - SMS
"Nathan" <Nathan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:43615FDF-12FF-45D3-9C2C-1ADDA4CA1074@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Anyone heard of this one yet?
>
> I am using a variety of methods to install the advanced client on client
> workstations that do not have the Admin$ enabled. (They are on a
> classified
> network and the removal of Admin$ is mandatory)
>
> I have tried a logon script that runs Capinst.exe (Apparently this runs in
> the logged on user's context). The users do not have administrative
> rights
> to the machines.
>
> If Capinst determines that the logged on user does not have administrative
> rights on the machine; a CCR is submitted to the site and a Client Push
> install is initiated.
>
> However, the Client push install requires among other things that the
> Admin$
> exist.
>
> How can I get around this without manually installing to these 4000+
> workstations (not feasabile as they are worldwide.LOL)
>
> Wally Mead - I could really use your help on this one!
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Nate


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