Answer File creation

[Bam]

When creating an answer file, I am adjusting some of the advanced settings and getting the following error:

"Key not valid for use in specified state."

 

Any help understanding what this means would be appreciate.

 

 

 

[Jeff Harris]

This is likely due to a problem with the certificates created by SmartDeploy. Unfortunately you'll need to clear them out and re-install SmartDeploy to repair this issue.  

1. Uninstall SmartDeploy.          
2. Click Start, search for Certificates, click on Manage computer certificates    
3. In the left pane, browse to Certificates - Local Computer | Personal | Certificates    
4. In the center pane, locate the certificate that shows SmartDeploy Console/Client Service Root CA in the Issued By column. Right-click this certificate | Delete, and confirm deletion if prompted.      
5. In the left pane, browse to Certificates - Local Computer | Trusted Root Certification Authorities    | Certificates.     
6. In the center pane, locate the certificate that shows SmartDeploy Console/Client Service Root CA in the Issued By column. Right-click this certificate | Delete, and confirm deletion if prompted.      
7. Close the certificates console, then reboot the computer and re-install SmartDeploy

[Bam]

Thank You, that fixed the issue.

[Bam]

Today, I am getting the error:

 

Please specify an image file.

 

I followed the above instructions and started all over with capturing a new image file, creating new answer files, etc...