Microsoft KB Archive/213009

= SMS: Cannot Create a Program for an Existing Package Using the Distribute Software Wizard =

Article ID: 213009

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 Q213009



SYMPTOMS
When you use the Distribute Software Wizard to distribute a package that does not have a program, you are unable to create a program for the package. Although the wizard includes an Advertise a Program option, the Yes button and the programs list are unavailable.



CAUSE
The current Distribute Software Wizard does not include an option to create a program for an existing package.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, you can do either of the following methods:


 * Use the Distribute Software Wizard to create both the package and the program.

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 * Create a program for the package before you use the Distribute Software Wizard. To do this, follow these steps:


 * Click to expand Package.
 * Right-click Programs, click New, and then click Program.
 * Enter the program properties.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 2.0 SP2.

Additional query words: prodsms

Keywords: kbadvertisement kbbug kbpackage KB213009

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