Since XP is now EOL and I created a process to deploy the patches via SWD, I still needed to handle various pieces that SWD does not do that the Patch Management Solution does. This Download will popup a message on the client machine for machines that need a reboot after patching. If the user hits OK the machine WILL reboot.
Prerequisite:
Custom Inventory for XP Reboot Pending After Manual Patching - https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/downloads/custom-inventory-xp-reboot-pending-after-manual-patching
- Follow steps in Prerequisite section for custom inventory and dynamic filter creation
- Rename this file from .txt to .exe
- Import into the Software Catalog (no special switches)
- Create a policy to target the dynamic filter
- Policy has some configuration items so please see screenshots below
Download File:
Rename to something of your choice. This file was created with Flexera Admin Studio 2013 and compiled into an exe. Nothing special but a popup and reboot. To cancel the popup without rebooting end task in Task Manager.
Software Catalog:
Filter from Prerequisite:
I also exclude Server/Vista and any other OS filters I do not want this to show on however I do inventory ALL
Policy:
Advanced Options are needed..
- You want to only run this when a user is logged on
- Allow user to interract
- Display Window: Normal - so it shows on screen
Running this .exe file this way ties up the Altiris Agent until the machine is rebooted. For us a machine could be up for months. To get around this we utilize the Terminate After. I have chosen 20hrs so this way once the reboot prompt terminates, anything queued up will run.
Target your Dynamic Filter
Schedule:
I use 2am as it is in the past and will run IMMEDIATELY for the first time if needed. I then have a 4am daily run. Remember the prerequisite custom inventory runs @ 1am so this gives time for filters to populate and update.
Sampe of exe running:
Hope this helps you!