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Task sequence restart behavior

kevin jimand 525 Reputation points
2025-03-16T18:20:54.9766667+00:00

I have added a reboot computer step in my OSD task sequence before the application installation. The clients will get a notification and need to wait 30s before the reboot. Can the clients restart immediately without waiting? Does not include manually clicking the restart now button.

Microsoft Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft Configuration Manager: An integrated solution for for managing large groups of personal computers and servers.Deployment: The process of delivering, assembling, and maintaining a particular version of a software system at a site.
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  1. Simon Ren-MSFT 40,406 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-03-17T01:41:36.4533333+00:00

    Hi,

    Hope everything is going well.

    Yes, we can use the task sequence variable “SMSTSRebootDelay” to restart the clients immediately without waiting. It specifies how many seconds to wait before the computer restarts. If this variable is zero (0), the task sequence manager doesn't display a notification dialog before reboot and the Restart Computer step will restart instantly.

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    Hope my answer could help you. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do feel free to contact me.

    Best regards,

    Simon

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