Advise on upgrading xp remotly

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Gemma - 23 Aug 2007 12:04 GMT

Hi, i have the task of updateing some 200+ computers from w2k w /sp4 to xp w
/sp2. I have been doing some resarch into ways i can go about this and i have
come accorss SMS, GPO, Unattended install.... I have also heard that may be
able to deploy via logon script?? but have not actually researched this
possible option yet.

I would be really greatfull to hear of others experiences and ways they
underwent this kind of project.

Many thanks
Gemma

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usasma - 24 Aug 2007 14:54 GMT

While not real familiar with this subject, I'd suggest that you check out the
Business Desktop Deployment package. Info here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/desktopdeployment/default.aspx

- John

> Hi, i have the task of updateing some 200+ computers from w2k w /sp4 to xp w
> /sp2. I have been doing some resarch into ways i can go about this and i have
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> Many thanks
> Gemma

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Gemma - 25 Sep 2007 09:44 GMT

Since testing my xp pro sp2 upgrades i have come across a couple of instances
that i need to resolve.
The first one being that the computers i have upgraded i can no longer use
computer management to remotely view its events. I could so before the
upgrade. I can also view the evens on the actual computer locally, just not
remotly. I have check the RCP srvice is running and i am also using full
admin rights on the computer management console.

Also a couple of the computers graphic drivers are not updating with the
upgrade and so i am having to install the graphic drivers manually after the
upgrade....

any advice is welcome

Thanks

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