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Cannot load USMT
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Ron
2009-02-13 06:16:54 UTC
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I am using MD 2008 update 1 and downloaded the usmt 3.01 and installed it.
When I try to capture user state, the process fails saying it couldn't copy
USMT30.Cab. I am puzzled since I am using the latest MD and USMT, that this
error comes up. I looked at the ZTIuserstate.wsf and it appears to be
logically correct, but still comes up with that error. Anyone have an idea
on how to fix? Thanks
unknown
2009-02-15 10:56:26 UTC
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Copy the USMT 3.0.1 setup file (InstallUSMT301_x86.msi) to
\Distribution\Tools\x86

Regards

Johan Arwidmark
Microsoft MVP - Setup / Deployment
http://www.deployvista.com
Post by Ron
I am using MD 2008 update 1 and downloaded the usmt 3.01 and installed it.
When I try to capture user state, the process fails saying it couldn't copy
USMT30.Cab. I am puzzled since I am using the latest MD and USMT, that this
error comes up. I looked at the ZTIuserstate.wsf and it appears to be
logically correct, but still comes up with that error. Anyone have an idea
on how to fix? Thanks
Ron
2009-02-15 23:09:44 UTC
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It was there but still didn't work. I did fix the problem though. Here is
what I did:

1-Manually install the x86 or x64 version of USMT, whichever is applicable
to the environment, on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista.

2-Copy C:\Program Files\Microsoft Deployment
Toolkit\Samples\USMT30_platform.ddf, where platform is either x86 or x64,
from a computer on which MDT 2008 is installed. If USMT is installed in a
location other than the default (C:\Program Files\USMT301), edit
USMT30_platform.ddf to indicate the correct path to the USMT program folder.
3-Run the command Makecab /F USMT30_platform.ddf; then, copy the newly
created .cab file (USMT30_platform.cab) to the \Tools\platform folder in the
MDT 2008 distribution share.

1,2,3 were from the MD help under troublshooting. Then I had to modify the
USMT30_platform.ddf to reflect the proper folder (USMT301)

Finally I made the Cab and copied it to the tools\x86 folder and now USMT
works like a charm.
Post by unknown
Copy the USMT 3.0.1 setup file (InstallUSMT301_x86.msi) to
\Distribution\Tools\x86
Regards
Johan Arwidmark
Microsoft MVP - Setup / Deployment
http://www.deployvista.com
Post by Ron
I am using MD 2008 update 1 and downloaded the usmt 3.01 and installed it.
When I try to capture user state, the process fails saying it couldn't copy
USMT30.Cab. I am puzzled since I am using the latest MD and USMT, that this
error comes up. I looked at the ZTIuserstate.wsf and it appears to be
logically correct, but still comes up with that error. Anyone have an idea
on how to fix? Thanks
unknown
2009-02-16 15:22:23 UTC
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Did you really add the InstallUSMT301_x86.msi to the
\Distribution\Tools\X86 folder?

The workaround with .cab files is not needed anymore, it was used to
work around a bug in the old USMT 3.0 installer package (
InstallUSMT30_x86_vista.msu)...

The new InstallUSMT301_x86.msi doesnt have that issue...

Regards

Johan Arwidmark
Microsoft MVP - Setup / Deployment
http://www.deployvista.com
Post by Ron
It was there but still didn't work. I did fix the problem though. Here is
1-Manually install the x86 or x64 version of USMT, whichever is applicable
to the environment, on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista.
2-Copy C:\Program Files\Microsoft Deployment
Toolkit\Samples\USMT30_platform.ddf, where platform is either x86 or x64,
from a computer on which MDT 2008 is installed. If USMT is installed in a
location other than the default (C:\Program Files\USMT301), edit
USMT30_platform.ddf to indicate the correct path to the USMT program folder.
3-Run the command Makecab /F USMT30_platform.ddf; then, copy the newly
created .cab file (USMT30_platform.cab) to the \Tools\platform folder in the
MDT 2008 distribution share.
1,2,3 were from the MD help under troublshooting. Then I had to modify the
USMT30_platform.ddf to reflect the proper folder (USMT301)
Finally I made the Cab and copied it to the tools\x86 folder and now USMT
works like a charm.
Post by unknown
Copy the USMT 3.0.1 setup file (InstallUSMT301_x86.msi) to
\Distribution\Tools\x86
Regards
Johan Arwidmark
Microsoft MVP - Setup / Deployment
http://www.deployvista.com
Post by Ron
I am using MD 2008 update 1 and downloaded the usmt 3.01 and installed it.
When I try to capture user state, the process fails saying it couldn't copy
USMT30.Cab. I am puzzled since I am using the latest MD and USMT, that this
error comes up. I looked at the ZTIuserstate.wsf and it appears to be
logically correct, but still comes up with that error. Anyone have an idea
on how to fix? Thanks
Ron
2009-02-17 01:50:03 UTC
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Yes, I started by click components, download USMT3.1 then when complete, I
clicked browse and saw it in c:\distribution\tools\x86
Post by unknown
Did you really add the InstallUSMT301_x86.msi to the
\Distribution\Tools\X86 folder?
The workaround with .cab files is not needed anymore, it was used to
work around a bug in the old USMT 3.0 installer package (
InstallUSMT30_x86_vista.msu)...
The new InstallUSMT301_x86.msi doesnt have that issue...
Regards
Johan Arwidmark
Microsoft MVP - Setup / Deployment
http://www.deployvista.com
Post by Ron
It was there but still didn't work. I did fix the problem though. Here is
1-Manually install the x86 or x64 version of USMT, whichever is applicable
to the environment, on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista.
2-Copy C:\Program Files\Microsoft Deployment
Toolkit\Samples\USMT30_platform.ddf, where platform is either x86 or x64,
from a computer on which MDT 2008 is installed. If USMT is installed in a
location other than the default (C:\Program Files\USMT301), edit
USMT30_platform.ddf to indicate the correct path to the USMT program folder.
3-Run the command Makecab /F USMT30_platform.ddf; then, copy the newly
created .cab file (USMT30_platform.cab) to the \Tools\platform folder in the
MDT 2008 distribution share.
1,2,3 were from the MD help under troublshooting. Then I had to modify the
USMT30_platform.ddf to reflect the proper folder (USMT301)
Finally I made the Cab and copied it to the tools\x86 folder and now USMT
works like a charm.
Post by unknown
Copy the USMT 3.0.1 setup file (InstallUSMT301_x86.msi) to
\Distribution\Tools\x86
Regards
Johan Arwidmark
Microsoft MVP - Setup / Deployment
http://www.deployvista.com
Post by Ron
I am using MD 2008 update 1 and downloaded the usmt 3.01 and installed it.
When I try to capture user state, the process fails saying it couldn't copy
USMT30.Cab. I am puzzled since I am using the latest MD and USMT, that this
error comes up. I looked at the ZTIuserstate.wsf and it appears to be
logically correct, but still comes up with that error. Anyone have an idea
on how to fix? Thanks
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