Article ID: 268586
Article Last Modified on 10/27/2006
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
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
- Modify this variable within the Autoexec.bat file on the client.
- The variable should be listed in a line similar to "SET TEMP" or "SET TMP."
- Make sure that there is no space in the location, particularly any trailing spaces.
On a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
- Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then click Properties.
- On the Environment tab, under the User Variables for Administrator, locate either the TEMP, or the TMP variable (both may exist).
- Select the TEMP or TMP variable next to Value.
- Make sure that there is no space in the location, particularly any trailing spaces.
On a Microsoft Windows 2000 Computer
- Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then click Properties.
- On the Advanced tab, click Environment Variables.
- Under the User Variables for Administrator, locate either the TEMP, or the TMP variable (both may exist).
- Select the TEMP or TMP variable, and then click Edit.
- 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
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