This task sequence cannot be run because the program files for "package" are inaccessible on the distribution point

For me my password was spelled wrong and It couldn't connect to the SCCM server. To resolve this issue, you must correctly configure the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 client network access account. To do this, follow these steps:

1.Use an account that has administrative permissions to log on to a computer that has the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Administrator Console installed.
2.Click Start, click All Programs, click Systems Management Server, and then click SMS Administrator Console.
3.Expand ServerName, expand Site Management, expand SiteName, and then expand Site Settings.
4.Click Client Agents, right-click Computer Client Agent, and then click Properties.
5.In the Computer Client Agent Properties dialog box, next to the network access account that you want to configure, click Set.
6.In the Windows User Account dialog box, enter the user name and the password that you want to use for the network access account, and then click OK two times.

Windows 7 RC Review

After the install of Windows 7 RC I began to install random programs that I use. I've been using since release and actually been remoting in to my other boxes and servers from it. I must say I haven't had any BSOD's or any errors really besides the few I posted in my blog. So far I've loaded Symantec Endpoint and its managed to a SEPM Server. I put on office 2007 Pro, Acrobat Reader, Quick time, Flash, Shockwave, SCCM 2007 Management Console, and java. I also put some software used here called Waterford. No problems as of yet. No IE lock ups or crashes. So I must say that as of right now I'm pretty impressed. My CPU usage is very low as well. I've been running the weather gadget as well and still no hangs.

Well I'll keep everyone posted on when I get my first crash!. I've read a few where people have had BSOD and other issues but so far Im lucky. They way it is looking now as soon as this is release I'll be tossing Vista out and never looking back. I'm going to check on how it manages from AD next. I'm still running 2003 Enviroment so should be fun.

SQL Moving Tempdb

Moving Tempdb

I used MS SQL Server Manager Studio and ran this under Database Engine Query.

use master
go
Alter database tempdb modify file (name = tempdev, filename = 'd:\newfolder\tempdb.mdf')
go
Alter database tempdb modify file (name = templog, filename = 'd:\newfolder\templog.ldf')
Go

SQL databse suspect

Well a power outage today killed my SQL database. Seems the database was in suspect mode. I got tons of errors. Logs pointed towards SQL so I tried the following:

EXEC sp_resetstatus ‘DBname’;
go
ALTER DATABASE DBname SET EMERGENCY
go
DBCC checkdb(’DBname’)
go
ALTER DATABASE DBname SET SINGLE_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE
go
DBCC CheckDB (’DBname’, REPAIR_ALLOW_DATA_LOSS)
go
ALTER DATABASE DBname SET MULTI_USER
go

I ran that in sql server management studio as a query. It fixed alot of errors but still had alot. I ended up running the SCCM 2007 disk again and picked to reconfigure the SQL section. Now my console is back up and running. Must warn you that the above can lose data if it can't be recovered.

Internet Explorer has restricted this webpage from running scripts or ActiveX controls

Well we have an intranet site going and we were getting this block error for some animation when changing pages. The following fixed it! The bottom link has more ways as well and that is where the info came from.

Follow the steps below to allow ActiveX content.

1. Open Internet Explorer , go to Tools >> Internet Options

2. Click on Advanced Tab and scroll down to find the Security section.

3. Enable the checkbox labeled “Allow active content to run in files on My Computer” and “Allow Active Content from CDs to run on My Computer”.

4. Click Ok, close Internet Explorer and restart it, after restart you will not see any ActiveX warning when you play any active content like flash animations, JavaScript menus on web pages etc.

Read more: "ActiveX Warning in Internet Explorer | Internet Explorer has restricted this webpage from running scripts or ActiveX controls"

Windows 7 RC with SCCM console, Endpoint

Well I'm trying to load most of the stuff I have on my xp box. So far I have loaded the SCCM 2007 console without any problems and also symantec Endpoint. Now Endpoint windows 7 didn't like very much. I bypassed or accepted all the errors and are you sure windows by choosing yes or ok. It has installed fine and I've actually managed it to my SEPM Server. It grabbed the updates from it as well. It doesn't report to Windows 7 very well as it states my definitions are wrong yet they are one day old. More Screenshots yay!!!

Seems Endpoint reports to Windows Security is no longer supported. They recommend Some of the other brands. Norton's is listed so this is probably too early as Endpoint is newer then Nortons as far as I know. I would think they'd use the same technology but who knows.

windows 7 IE tabs while minimized

Now this was a pretty cool feature. When you have multiple tabs open and you minimize IE, when you click your mouse on the IE icon the tabs pop up in a mini bar just above the task bar. Then when your mouse is moved over the tabs it opens that tab up above and if you move your mouse across them it changes. Also apps do the same thing. Pretty neat

Windows 7 RC states no internet access

Is it a trick question? As you can see from the pic that I do have internet and I'm actually added to the domain. I've loaded it on a laptop and used the onboard nic. If I add the wireless network the error goes away. I'm not sure if its a bug or what but its kind of funny if you ask me..

Windows 7 RC Screenshots

Here are some of the basic apps that you'll probably be using. They are themes, paint, start bar, and control panel, gadgets, advanced tools, and color options. I didn't play much but didn't see a classic view for control panel. Might be a way to change it but I only just loaded it and took some pics.

First Windows 7 RC Theme Pictures

These are the 7 built in themes that you can choose. ohh so pretty!!

Assigning Advanced Clients from the Command Prompt

I've found this and it may useful to some people.

Assigning Advanced Clients from the Command Prompt
You can assign Advanced Clients to SMS sites by running a script at the command prompt. The Advanced Client has a scripting object (Microsoft.SMS.Client) that you can use to do this. This object is installed with the Advanced Client software. For more information, see the Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Software Development Kit.

The following example demonstrates several of the Advanced Client scripting methods.

Set smsclient = CreateObject("Microsoft.SMS.Client")
oldsite = smsclient.GetAssignedSite
wscript.echo oldsite
smsclient.EnableAutoAssignment(True)
'or:
smsclient.SetAssignedSite("NES")
Adjust the script as necessary for your specific requirements.

Windows 7 Release Candidate Announcement

Windows 7 Release Candidate Announcement

Thank you very much for your help in testing the Windows 7 Beta. Your feedback is invaluable in helping make Windows 7 a high quality operating system. With your help, we have reached the next major milestone on the journey to Windows 7: the Release Candidate (RC).

- On April 30th, the RC became available to MSDN subscribers and TechNet Plus subscribers.
- On Tuesday, May 5 (PST), the RC will be available to everyone via our Customer Preview Program. As with the Beta, the Windows 7 RC Customer Preview Program is a broad public program that offers the RC free to anyone who wants to download it. It will be available at least through June 30, 2009, with no limits on the number of downloads or product keys available.



So you don’t need rush to make sure you get your copy. When you’re ready to download the RC, it’ll be waiting for you.