SMS: Remote Execute Command Does Not Open Files Associated with Program (226814)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0

This article was previously published under Q226814

SYMPTOMS

When you run a command line containing an associated file from a Remote Execute window, the given program is successfully started, but the associated file specified in the command line is not opened.

WORKAROUND

To successfully run associated files in a remote session, do either of the following:
  • In the Remote Tools window, initiate a Remote Control window to allow you to run the command from the client desktop. -or-

  • In the Remote Tools window, click Tools, click Remote Execute, and type the command line including the following executable:

    Mspaint.exe c:\winnt\squares.bmp

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbBug kbpending KB226814