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Q255933: SMS: User Must Log on for Win 9x to Run Mandatory Assignment

Article: Q255933
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:2.0,2.0 SP1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbtool kbsms200
Last Modified: 30-JUN-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 2.0, 2.0 SP1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When there is no user logged on to a Microsoft Windows 95/98 computer, the
mandatory assignment of a software distribution package will not run on the
computer.

CAUSE
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Advertised Program Monitor (SMSMON32) loads when a user logs on to the computer.
SMSMON32 is the program that runs the mandatory assignments.

WORKAROUND
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To allow the mandatory assignment to run automatically on a Windows 9x computer,
make sure there is a valid domain user logged on to the computer.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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Networking service on a Windows 95/98 computer does not start before the logon
process completes. Because SMSMON32 depends on the networking service, it does
not load before the logon process is completed.


REFERENCES
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For additional information on Advertised Program Monitor (SMSMON32), please
refer to the follow resources:

Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Resource Guide, page 368.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenv kbtool kbsms200 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200 kbSMS200SP1
Version           : winnt:2.0,2.0 SP1
Issue type        : kbprb

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