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Q228781: SMS:SmsrunStartupDelay Fails If Sms.ini Is Not in Root Directory

Article: Q228781
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsms120bug
Last Modified: 23-JUL-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When using the SmsrunStartupDelay function in Systems Management Server 1.2, the
specified delay will not occur if the Sms.ini file is not in the root directory
of the boot drive (example: C:\).

CAUSE
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SmsRun16.exe is only looking for the Sms.ini file in the root directory of the
boot drive. In some instances of Systems Management Server Installations, this
file may be located in the %windir% directory.

WORKAROUND
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Move the Sms.ini file from %windir% to C:\.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
version 1.2.


MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information about using the SmsrunStartupDelay function, please
see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q191067 SMS: PGC Fails to Configure Applications When Roaming Profiles Are
  Used

Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbsms120bug 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS120
Version           : winnt:1.2
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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