Modifying CustomSettings.ini Properties for the New Computer Task Sequence

After creating a task sequence for the new computer, modify the MDT properties in CustomSettings.ini to specify where to perform the backup. Configure any properties that must be specified for the new computer. For example, a different set of device drivers may have to be specified in a package group.

To modify CustomSettings.ini to perform a full computer backup in Configuration Manager 2007 R3

1. In Windows Explorer, go to the folder that contains the source for the CUSTOMSETTINGS_NEW package, and then double-click CustomSettings.ini.

2. Modify the CustomSettings.ini file as necessary.

3. Save the file in the same folder.

4. Click Start, and then point to All Programs. Point to Microsoft System Center, point to Configuration Manager 2007, and then click ConfigMgr Console.

5. In the Configuration Manager console, go to Site Database/Computer Management/Software Distribution/Packages.

6. In the preview pane, click CUSTOMSETTINGS_NEW.

7. In the Actions pane, click Update Distribution Points.

8. In the Confirm Update Distribution Points dialog box, click Yes.

The CUSTOMSETTINGS_NEW package is updated to all the distribution points. This ensures the modified version of CustomSettings.ini is used in the task sequence.