Display a countdown timer to user that a program is about to install and the timer should resume if the machine is rebooted before software install

octonn38 1

Hello Everyone,
We have a requirement that we want to display a message to our customers that a software program is about to install on their device in the next 2 hours , this message will let them install the program EITHER instantly OR let them do their work until the 2 hours windows runs out. However, if a user decides not to install the program and reboots his device while the 2 hour timer is still running, we want the program to resume counting 2 hours where it left before the reboot. Is there anyway this can be achieved via task Sequence ?

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Joy Qiao 4,901 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2020-08-28T09:17:08.637+00:00

Hi,

I think it would not available to achieve through Task Scheduler. But I searched and found a blog about similar function through Script. Try to check if it works for you.

Allow the user to postpone installation in SCCM

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Bests,
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octonn38 1 Reputation point

2020-08-28T21:09:55.53+00:00

Hello,
Actually we already have a timer countdown message, our challenge is the users reboot the machine and when they log back , the counter starts all over again from 0 seconds . We want to stage it in this way that when the countdown to application is disrupted because of a reboot, it should resume from where it left. Example if we are giving users 8 hours to install and they reboot at exactly after it had counted 3 hours, then the timer should resume counting from 3 hours 00 minutes after they log back in . That way they will get only 8 hours to let the application install.

Joy Qiao 4,901 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2020-08-31T09:17:21.693+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for your reply.
How did you create your existing countdown timer? Is it a script or third party software?
If it related with Script, we would recommend to consult with Script forum by create a new thread.

If using other measures, would you share your measure here? We will try our best to analysis your measure and check if it is available to achieve your desire.

If you have any confuse, please reply to us directly.

Bests,

Joy Qiao 4,901 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2020-09-03T08:36:05.97+00:00

Hi,

Not sure if my reply is helpful for your issue, if yes, please take it as answer.

Bests,
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