GP only works occasionally

[Fred]

Hi
I created a GP on a Win 2003 server (DC) to rollout software to either a
test user, a test computer (WinXP SP3), or a test virtual computer (WinXP
SP3). Occasionally it works, but it usually doesn't. I am new to GPs, but I
think I'm doing it right.

The MSI file works fine. I created a share on the server and put the MSI in
there. I created the GP. I changed the properties and added those 3 items
to the security tab (check name verified the items), and ensuring that Apply
GP was checked for each item, and that Authenticated Users GP was unchecked.
Those 3 items also had read permissions.

I then edited the GP and made a new package under Computer Config, Software
Settings, Software Installation. I typed in the UNC path to the file to use,
double checking spelling. I then assigned the package. I confirmed that
those 3 items were in the Security tab. I then moved the GP to the top of
the list of other GPs.

I then start the computer and log in as the test user - nothing is
installed. On the occasion that it does work, I reset the virtual computer
to preinstall condition. I then reset the GP to redeploy the application.
It probably won't redeploy. I'm obviously missing something somewhere. What
suggestions does anyone have?

Thanks
Fred

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Fred,

That all path's are correct and accessible you can test easy with opening
the share from the run line like \\servername\share\my.msi Also this way
you can check if it installes with a user account.

If you have prepared the GPO and the user/computer is in the OU where the
GPO is linked to you have to wait for replciation to all other DC's in the
domain or start that manually, if this is occured on the workstation run
"gpupdate /force" in the run line. Then open a command prompt and check if
the policy is listed when running "gpresult".

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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[Fred]

Thanks Meinolf
I tested the path as you suggested and it works fine.

The user and computers are in the OU. I forced the replication as you
suggested with gpupdate /force. I then checked the gpresult. The GP was
applied at the computer level, but was not applied at the user level. I
rebooted the computer. It did not apply the GP. I logged in as the user and
the GP was not applied there either, but this was expected for the user.

Any other suggestions?
Fred

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Fred,

Where did you add the software package, under computer or user configuration
in the GPO or both?

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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[Fred]

Under computer config, and I assigned the package.

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Fred,

That's the reason that the user will not have it. To assign a package for
a user you have to add it to the user configuration. For software installation
you have to think about how to manage this, do it either for users or workstations.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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[Fred]

Ok, that has it now. As I'm doing this on short turnaround times for
testing, forcing the update helps.

I was reading a KB on this and the one part was screwing this up for me
under the computer configuration.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816102
"Assign a Package
To assign a program to computers that are running Windows Server 2003,
Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP Professional, or to users who are
logging on to one of these workstations: "

If users hadn't been mentioned in the computer config part, I would have put
them under the user config part.

Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Have a great day.
Fred

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Fred,

You're welcome. Have a good night.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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