Use this task sequence condition to verify that a specific file exists on a destination computer. The following settings can be configured for this condition:

Path

The local path on the destination computer for the file that is being verified. This field is required for this condition. The path can contain embedded task sequence and system environment variables. For example: %windir%\notepad.exeYou can use the browse button to browse the local computer for the path, but ensure that the path you enter matches the path on the destination computer. For example, if the computer you are accessing this property page is running a different Windows operating system than the destination computer, then the path you browse for and enter might not be valid on the destination computer.
Check the version

Enable this option to evaluate the destination computer for a specific version of a file. When this option is enabled, you can select one of the following six conditions to evaluate:
  • Equals

  • Not equals

  • Greater than

  • Greater than or equals

  • Less than

  • Less than or equals

Check the timestamp

Enable this option to evaluate the destination computer for a specific timestamp on a file. The timestamp that is displayed in the Configuration Manager console is the local time on the computer running the Configuration Manager console.  The timestamp is converted to UTC, and the comparison on the destination computer will be done using the UTC timestamp so that the comparison is not affected by time zones and daylight savings time.When this option is enabled, you can select one of the following six conditions to evaluate:
  • Equals

  • Not equals

  • Greater than

  • Greater than or equals

  • Less than

  • Less than or equals

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