John Rolstead

I found this link while searching for a way to run an in-place migration of an encrypted computer (Truecrypt). This will be XP to W7. Since the machine has total disk encryption enabled, the only option is to run USMT to state migration point, then reboot and PXE boot to WDS. This will format disk to wipe out disk encryption, install new OS, followed by USMT Restore. Question was if it was possible to combine steps in one task. Answer I think is yes and no. Step 1: Create Replace Computer task: Advertise to collection, this runs USMT to SMP, creates computer association, reboot Step 2: Create Deploy Computer task: Advertise to collection, set mandatory. When system boots, it auto runs PXE boot and assigned advertisment. Question is, if I set a mandatory advertisment and the system is currently running, how to get it to reboot for PXE run and not start task sequence in OS? Regards, John R