SMS: Upgrading Multiple-User SMS 1.2 Clients Running Windows NT 3.51 (263389)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 SP2

This article was previously published under Q263389
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

If a Microsoft Windows NT 3.51-based computer is used by multiple users, multiple profiles are defined on that computer. If you upgrade the computer from Systems Management Server (SMS) 1.2 SP4 to SMS 2.0 SP2, some SMS 1.2 client items might remain in the user profiles. For example, a profile might retain the SMS 1.2 SP4 Client program group, or a "Cannot find file Smsrun32.exe" error message might appear during logon. These problems occur only on computers that are running Windows NT 3.51.

WORKAROUND

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To remove the SMS Client program group, start Program Manager and delete the Client program group.

To prevent the "Cannot find file Smsrun32.exe" error message, use Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) to open the HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive. In the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Load key, delete the Smsrun32.exe value. You must repeat this method for each user.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbprb kbsms200preSP3 KB263389