SMS: An Advertised Package on a Client that is Uninstalled is Not Re-advertised (226922)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
This article was previously published under Q226922 SYMPTOMS
An advertised package that is uninstalled on a client computer is not re-advertised.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because Systems Management Server checks the Winnt\MS\SMS\Clicomp\Apa\Data\Complete folder to see which advertised packages have been installed on the client. If a package appears as complete, it will not be re-advertised to the client.
WORKAROUND
The following are alternative methods you can use to readvertise a specific program to a client or collection:
- Delete the corresponding package that is located in the Winnt\MS\SMS\Clicomp\Apa\Data\Complete folder. CAUTION: This will remove all installation history.
- Send a new advertisement. This must occur using a new program ID. The new program can launch the same .exe file, but it must be a unique program with its own ID.
- Set up the advertisement for a recurring job. CAUTION: If the original advertisement was set to run "ASAP", this will not work. If the advertisement was initially set to run under a schedule that is forward in time to begin with, this will work as desired.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 6/14/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbBug kbprb KB226922 |
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