MDT : Application name is already used

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When creating a new application in MDT, you get the following message:

Application name “application name” is already used.

MDT message d erreur

This error occurs when trying to create a new app with a name that was used and the app was deleted.

Solution

1. Open the Applications.xml 1 file (with notepad++) located in X:\DeploymentShare\Control

MDT chemin fichier applications.xml

2. Delete the lines corresponding to application 1 and save the file.

Fichier applications.xml

3. It is now possible to use the name.

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Romain Drouche

Romain Drouche

System Architect | MCSE: Core Infrastructure

An IT infrastructure expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience. Currently serving as a Systems and Network Project Manager and Information Systems Security (ISS) Lead, I leverage my expertise to ensure the reliability and security of technological environments.

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