Q226922: SMS: Client Packages Are Not Re-advertised

Article: Q226922
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsms kbsms200 kbsms200bug
Last Modified: 27-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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An advertised package that is uninstalled on a client computer is not
re-advertised.

CAUSE
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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
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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.


Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbsms kbsms200 kbsms200bug 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200
Version           : winnt:2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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