Capture task sequence

Question

I've configured WDS and MDT, imported the boot image, and successfully used them for DHCP boot with MDT. However, when I execute a capture task sequence from the target operating system.

The Task Sequence fails every time with the error:

Execution of task sequence failed. Element not found. (Error: 80070490)

Answer 1

Hi,

The error message "Execution of task sequence failed. Element not found. (Error: 80070490)" typically indicates that there is an issue with the Task Sequence you are trying to execute during the capture process. This error can be caused by various factors, and troubleshooting it may involve checking your configuration and logs.

Here are some steps you can take to diagnose and potentially resolve this issue:

1. Check the steps in your Task Sequence to ensure that all required steps are correctly configured and in the correct order. Make sure there are no missing or misplaced steps.
2. Ensure that you have specified the correct source and destination for the captured image. Verify that the target location for the captured image exists and is accessible by the account running the Task Sequence.
3. Check the log files for more detailed information about the error. The logs can provide valuable information about where the process failed. The main log file to look at is smsts.log, which can be found in the C:\Windows\CCM\Logs directory on the target machine. You can also review the logs on the MDT server.
4. Verify that the account running the Task Sequence has the necessary permissions to access and write to the destination folder. It should have appropriate permissions for creating and writing to the capture destination.