In order for a MIF file to be collected by hardware inventory, it must be located in the correct location on the client system. By default, the files should be located in the following directories:

The MIF storage location can be changed after the client is installed by modifying the registry keys for IDMIF and NOIDMIF files, respectively.

To change the default storage location for IDMIF files

  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER to start the registry editor.

  2. Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SMS\Client\Configuration\Client Properties\IDMIF Directory

  3. Enter a new path.

  4. Exit the registry editor.

To change the default storage location for NOIDMIF files

  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER to start the registry editor.

  2. Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SMS\Client\Configuration\Client Properties\NOIDMIF Directory

  3. Enter a new path.

  4. Exit the registry editor.

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