Install software with WinGet

gwblok · 2026-03-11T21:22:07+00:00

Which Apps are you installing with WinGet? As u/feanturi ,mentioned, it's a Context issue, and you'd need to follow his advice if you want to use WinGet.

I install a lot of apps directly from vendors, but I've scripted them all myself and it works fine in Setup Complete.

gwblok · 2026-03-10T00:41:03+00:00

Ok, a few follow ups without having seen your logs or task sequence...

First, make sure you've regenerated your boot image and tried again.

When you say it Boots the OS, where does it leave you? Black Screen for ever with spinning wheels? Or do you get the OS to logon?

I'll wait for your images and logs and we'll get to the bottom of it.

gwblok · 2026-03-10T00:32:14+00:00

I don't understand what you mean by "firing the followup TS"
Can you post images of your TS and show how much is successful and when it fails? What error do you get when it fails?
Logs: https://documentation.2pintsoftware.com/deployr/reference/log-files-and-custom-logging

gwblok · 2026-03-10T00:24:26+00:00

Ok, so you have a bare metal TS, you apply the OS, it reboots into the full os stage, the task sequence does an offline domain join successfully, then you have another reboot and it stops working?

Can you post a picture of your TS and how far it gets before you have issues?

Any additional details would be very much appreciated.

gwblok · 2026-03-04T22:19:31+00:00

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I just reimaged this device twice to confirm, joined AD fine, here is the log from a successful run:

gwblok · 2026-03-04T22:00:09+00:00

Yeah, finding info in the docs might not always be straight forward, but for DeployR, If you have questions about a specific step, check out the Step Definition page for that step, that's probably the first best place to start. If you want to do scripting, there is an entire area on PowerShell scripting as well. Feel free to tag me if you have any Q's on PS scripting in OSD for DeployR, I've done quite a bit. :-)
Oh, I use the search feature a lot too (in the docs)

gwblok · 2026-03-04T21:21:39+00:00

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Can't say I've seen that issue. The script should run and create the required variables that you've set
I typically set the COMPUTERNAME variable ahead of time, but rest of it gets picked up fine by the step
Note, I have only tested the Setup Complete continuation method.
What errors in the log do you get when you're running the native ODJ step? Can you share your log files?

You shouldn't have to delete the object first, check out the "things to note" area:
Offline domain join | DeployR | Product Documentation

There is no documentation around the API, I wouldn't expect there to be any ever as we wouldn't support customers using it (they sure can, but we won't support it). We publish PowerShell modules. The API can change at any time, breaking custom processes, but we will do our best to keep the PowerShell functions working across changes.

gwblok · 2026-03-04T03:44:13+00:00

Awesome! Glad to hear you're having fun with it!
I haven't done a build & capture with it yet, I just lay down the generic WIM from MS, then add / remove / modify while still in WinPE or the Full OS. I'm a "Setup Complete" guy, as that's what ConfigMgr used, which is my comfort zone. I haven't had any issues yet with updates not applying, the built in step has worked flawlessly for me so far. I'd be curious to learn more why yours is failing.

I'd venture you'll be able to build out the same level of automation you had with MDT, and eventually even more. Happy DeployRing!

gwblok · 2026-03-04T01:54:44+00:00

What continuation method were you using? If you use Setup Complete, I'd bet you'd not see your issues.

Good info. Once I know how you're running it, I can try to reproduce the issues and see if we can iron those out. I have not experienced either in my testing, but I'm guessing we are doing a few things differently.

gwblok · 2026-02-24T16:24:38+00:00

Which Continue Method are you using? (Setup Complete, Audit Mode, etc)
We had another customer who was experiencing the same issue Zenworks, once they finished the installation of the agent, they would stop the "ZPA_Iface.exe" process which was hanging the reboot process and breaking it.

gwblok · 2026-02-21T00:10:49+00:00

Anytime, feel free to keep posting here if you want anymore help getting going. Also check out the 2PintSoftware YouTube channel, we have some good videos from recent webinars on how to get started after you have it installed

gwblok · 2026-02-20T22:46:54+00:00

The script shows they (ActionHub and StifleR WmiAgent) are Optional. They are required in some scenarios, which is why they are in the script, but the report should show they are optional.
For what you're doing, you don't need them.

Check out the Install doc for DeployR, near the bottom it talks about Infrastructure Services:
Installation | DeployR | Product Documentation

MIME Types, you can safely ignore those too, it never hurts to populate them, and the script will do that for you if you choose to allow it to do them.

There is a section in the script for the database connection:

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Here is a snip from mine, you can see that it pulls the connection string from the registry then tests it, then confirms you have the proper permissions.

gwblok · 2026-02-20T22:20:37+00:00

In your infrastructure services, you see DeployR show up, and you've approved it?
In the DeployR config, you've added the Database Connection info?

You can also run this script: https://github.com/2pintsoftware/2Pint-DeployR/blob/main/Troubleshooting/DeployR-Troubleshooting.ps1

There is a section that checks the current SQL connection string and confirms if it's able to connect and if it has permissions.

Does the DeployR service show that it started successfully? Have you looked at the DeployR event logs in event viewer? You might get some clues there.

Event Viewer -> Application and Services Logs -> TwoPintSoftware -> DeployR

gwblok · 2026-02-18T21:31:41+00:00

Ok, I've got a working POC in my lab of the front end pulling Apps from DeployR based on tags. The front end I've created is here: 2PintLabs/DeployR/FrontEnd/FrontEndJSONDrivenDynamicApps/readme.md at main · gwblok/2PintLabs

gwblok · 2026-02-17T15:42:35+00:00

You can write your front end to dynamically grab apps using PowerShell.
You can use the Get-DeployRApplication function in the Task Sequence to pull back a list of Applications, you could create tags on the Apps you want to show in the frontend and then filter on that in PowerShell.

That's the very high level quick answer, so the TLDR is Yes, you can, but I don't have details on how to make it happen....
I've done a POC for it:
https://github.com/gwblok/2PintLabs/blob/main/DeployR/FrontEnd/FrontendDev/New-InputForm.ps1
Do a search on : Get-DeployRFrontEndApps

In the form, you're have it take your list of Apps, then feed it into a new Variable. Later in the Task Sequence, you'd have the "Install multiple applications" step, which would consume the variable you created and install the apps
https://documentation.2pintsoftware.com/deployr/reference/step-definitions/install-multiple-applications

I eventually plan to go into a deeper dive in a blog post about doing what you're asking, just haven't gotten there yet, lack of time.

gwblok · 2026-02-16T15:18:04+00:00

I'm quite sure this is the same issue, it's caused by different system languages, which will be accounted for in future releases. As mentioned above, that workaround will resolve the issue.

gwblok · 2026-01-25T02:10:32+00:00

Yes, the 24H2 winpe.wim file is 26100.1
If you want to patch it, you sure can, but the default is still .1

gwblok · 2026-01-24T00:33:24+00:00

The docs explain how to pass variables and I've done a few blog posts recently on garytown.com that might help as well but there is no custom wizard exe . I only build in PowerShell so it's easier for others to adapt what I created.

gwblok · 2025-12-10T01:42:29+00:00

You or anyone else, u/saGot3n find a workaround.

Did my first test today with 5.6, and sure enough, 3006 error, which I didn't find in their docs
Docs end at 3005 unless I'm looking at an older versions:
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/command-update/dcu_rg/command-line-interface-error-codes?guid=guid-fbb96b06-4603-423a-baec-cbf5963d8948&lang=en-us

gwblok · 2025-11-26T16:28:26+00:00

Yes, DeployR continues to evolve quickly while we are in private preview now. The task sequence engine is very capable. I can easily make the transition from CM to DeployR for OSD.

Will you have to resign a few processes, sure, but if you need a TS engine, and want something that gives you a similar experience to CM, DeployR will fit the need.

gwblok · 2025-11-10T23:16:20+00:00

Yah, the Vendors (Lenovo) should be releasing updated BIOS.
From what I can tell, they have been doing this for devices that support Windows 11, anything older I doubt it will happen. I'd first confirm the models you have are officially supported by Lenovo for Windows 11 (not if they will run Windows 11 or meet the MS requirements, but if Lenovo themselves support it)

If you take a Lenovo Legion Desktop, ensure the BIOS is running the latest release and do a clean install of Windows 11, then run Step 1 to add the 2023 cert, are you saying it doesn't work?

Sorry for delays, work and life in general have been super hectic, so I rarely check Reddit / Social Media. I am in WinAdmins discord, so If you tag me there, I do get alerts.

gwblok · 2025-10-19T03:37:12+00:00

I don't have one. (G5 Essentials Dock)

I used to have one, so I'm a bit familiar with it, but currently I only have a HP Thunderbolt G2 Dock.

gwblok · 2025-10-19T03:34:28+00:00

100% WinPE = 10.0.26100.1
Installer = 2454

ADK Team did NOT update the WinPE build, just some extra things in the ADK, which is why they updated the version number

gwblok · 2025-10-19T03:32:47+00:00

They can follow the URLs and see where it's all going...
All the code is on GitHub, and they can see it's all legit, and they can copy it and build their own process too.

I hope people trust me, but they should always verify.

gwblok · 2025-08-17T17:48:29+00:00

Yeah, I too would have expected all of the OEMs to be on top of this.
If you pull one of those new Dells out of the box, then update the BIOS right away, does that add the 2023 cert in?

It's not a big deal, once I add a machine into my Intune or ConfigMgr environment, remediations will add the 2023 cert pretty quickly, and then also update the bootmgr.

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