Microsoft KB Archive/268586

= SMS: SMS 2.0 Clients Do Not Complete Installation Due to a Space in the TEMP Environment Variable =

Article ID: 268586

Article Last Modified on 10/27/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Service Pack 2

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This article was previously published under Q268586



SYMPTOMS
When running the Smsls.bat file during Logon Installation, the client does not complete the installation process and no logs appear in the %systemroot%\ms\sms\logs directory.



CAUSE
In the Smsls.bat file, several calls are based on the TEMP environment variable. If this variable is set to a path that has a space in it, then the attempt to find and execute Slownet.exe in the SLOWNET section of the Smsls.bat file fails due to a misinterpretation of the command line.



WORKAROUND
Modify the TEMP environment variable on the desired System Management Server (SMS) client workstation so it no longer has spaces in the path.

On a Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 98 Computer

 * 1) Modify this variable within the Autoexec.bat file on the client.
 * 2) The variable should be listed in a line similar to &quot;SET TEMP&quot; or &quot;SET TMP.&quot;
 * 3) Make sure that there is no space in the location, particularly any trailing spaces.

On a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation

 * 1) Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then click Properties.
 * 2) On the Environment tab, under the User Variables for Administrator, locate either the TEMP, or the TMP variable (both may exist).
 * 3) Select the TEMP or TMP variable next to Value.
 * 4) Make sure that there is no space in the location, particularly any trailing spaces.

On a Microsoft Windows 2000 Computer

 * 1) Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then click Properties.
 * 2) On the Advanced tab, click Environment Variables.
 * 3) Under the User Variables for Administrator, locate either the TEMP, or the TMP variable (both may exist).
 * 4) Select the TEMP or TMP variable, and then click Edit.
 * 5) Make sure that there is no space in the location, particularly any trailing spaces.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 2.0.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

161412 SMS: 'Too Many Parameters' Error When Running Smsls.bat

Additional query words: prodsms

Keywords: kbbug kbclient kbconfig kbsetup KB268586

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