MDT : Application Dell Command Update 4.7.1 returned an unexpected code 2

Question

When I use my MDT to deploy Dell Command Update to PC, I got the error code 2.
But I found the software deployed successfully, Why I also get this error code? and others software is normal.

Answer 1

Hello there,

The Return code of 2 generally means that a file was not found. As the Dell command update has passed through may be this might a different error message meaning in your scenario. Can you see any other Event ID being generated to narrow down the issue?

Check the bdd.log file and see what it says. Per my personal experience, unexpected code 2 usually means file not found, incorrect file path, or permissions.

The below thread discusses the same issue and you can try out some troubleshooting steps from this and see if that helps you to sort the Issue.

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/12faf5f9-0c1a-4922-9fdf-b249ed4588fa/unexpected-return-code-2-when-installing-applications?forum=mdt

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/355159/mdt-the-application-returned-an-unexpected-code-2.html

Hope this resolves your Query !!

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Answer 2

I was getting the same error code on my installation, but finding that the application was installed. After searching I found that Error Code 2 for Dell Command Update indicates that a reboot is required.

[https://blog.loftinnc.com/dell-update-package-command-line-reference-and-exit-codes

I wish there was some uniformity between vendors when it comes to error codes.