RE: [ActiveDir] Question about Group Policy Software Distribution

[Byrne, Steve]

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This is what I don't understand.  Domain Computers has both Share and NTFS Full Control permissions. If I move the source to a Win2K DC, it works fine... weird. I guess I will keep on trying.

 

Thanks for your help Rick.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Kingslan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 1:54 PM
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Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Question about Group Policy Software Distribution

Steve,

 

Error 102 means that the computer account does not have permission to the share that in which the package is stored.  The computer portion of the GP runs in the context of the local machine, so Domain Computers need to have READ permission (minimally) to the share/path/application that you are installing.

 

Look here for more information:

 

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q278472

 

Rick Kingslan  MCSE, MCSA, MCT
Microsoft MVP - Active Directory
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Byrne, Steve
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 6:32 PM
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Subject: [ActiveDir] Question about Group Policy Software Distribution

Hello, I want to deploy some apps that use .msi files to some Win2K machines. I am having trouble with the source files and where I put them. Here is what I have done...

 

1. I created a share on a member file and print server and gave full control share permissions to "domain computers"

2. I put the msi file in the share.

3. I created an assigned package using the full UNC path to the msi. I gave "domain computers" the "apply group policy" right.

 

When the computer boots, it does not install. Event viewer says: event 102. The installation path is not available.

 

However, if I put the installation files on a domain controller, it installs the software fine..

 

I cannot find anything that says I need to put the source files on a DC, - I would like to use a File and Print server or DFS share for a single distribution point.. What could be wrong?