Install ConfigMgr Hotfix KB14978429 | Connected Cache Update

Hotfix KB14978429 is the new connected cache update released for ConfigMgr versions 2103 to 2207. In this article, I will show you how to install ConfigMgr Hotfix KB14978429 for versions 2103 to 2207.

To apply the KB14978429 hotfix update, you must be using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, versions 2103 through 2207. Use the following guide to perform the Configuration Manager 2207 upgrade.

This hotfix KB14978429 replaces the following previously released hotfix KB12819689 Connected cache update for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager version 2111. Read the following Microsoft article to learn about the KB14978429 release info.

If you already have the Configuration Manager hotfix KB12819689 installed, you can replace it with the most recent hotfix KB14978429, which fixes Microsoft Connected cache problems. You must download the KB14978429 update from the Microsoft Download Center as it does not appear in the Configuration Manager console’s Updates and Servicing node.

Issues Fixed in the SCCM KB14978429 Hotfix Update

The KB14978429 hotfix resolves the following issues with the Microsoft Connected Cache feature in Configuration Manager current branch, versions 2103 – 2207:

• Incorrect access control list (ACL) set on the cache folder prevents installations from completing in some environments.
• Uninstall race condition that prevents a scheduled task from being cleaned up as expected.
• An incorrect failure state can persist after installation in some cases.

In addition, the following enhancements are included in this release.

• Added general supportability enhancements to improve logging, troubleshooting, and discoverability of error conditions.
• KB 14978429 adds support for the latest Office Click-to-Run (C2R) host.
• Approximately a 30% reduction in installation time.

Note: Hotfix KB14978429 doesn’t require a ConfigMgr server restart after installation.

Download Hotfix KB14978429 for SCCM

The ConfigMgr hotfix KB14978429 doesn’t appear in Configuration Manager console. You have to manually download this hotfix from Microsoft download center. Download the KB14978429 update from Microsoft Download Center and save the DocincInstall.exe file to a folder on your primary site server.

The DocincInstall.exe file should have a file version of 1.5.5.14088. The version can be confirmed by reviewing the file properties. Right-click the DocincInstall.exe file and select Properties. The file version is listed in the Details tab.

Install ConfigMgr Hotfix KB14978429

There are multiple steps required to install ConfigMgr Hotfix KB14978429. Follow the steps in order to install the KB14978429 update. As an example, I will be installing the KB14978429 update for Configuration Manager 2207.

Step 1: Before you begin to install the ConfigMgr Hotfix KB14978429, confirm there is no installation of the MCC component in progress. This is done by checking for status message 9522, generated by the SMS_DISTRIBUTION_MANAGER component. The 9522 message indicates that installation is no longer being retried.

Step 2: Copy the new version of DoincInstall.exe, version 1.5.5.14088, to the {SMSInstallDir}\bin\x64 folder on all site servers, including the Central Administration Site (CAS) if present, and any passive sites.

If you are unable to get the above path, a simpler option is to paste the DoincInstall.exe to – <ConfigMgr_Drive>:\Program Files\Microsoft Configuration Manager\bin\x64.

As there is an older version of DoincInstall.exe file, when you attempt to paste the new file, you must select replace the file in the destination. This will copy the latest version of DoincInstall.exe to the folder.

Step 3: After you paste the new version of DocincInstall.exe in correct folder, let’s check the file version. Right click docincinstall.exe and select Properties. Select the Details tab and look for the file version. The docincinstall.exe version should be 1.5.5.14088.

Step 4: Uncheck the Enable this distribution point to be used as Microsoft Connected Cache server option in the affected distribution point’s properties.

The above step should be performed only if you have enabled the Microsoft Connected Cache option on a SCCM distribution point. Once you uncheck the Microsoft Connected cache server option, click Apply and OK to save the changes.

Wait for the uninstall of MCC to complete on the distribution point. This can be confirmed by looking for a 9152 success status message, combined with the following entry in distmgr.log.

Finished waiting for DoincInstall. InvocationState: UninstallCompleted. InvocationExitCode: 0. InvocationMessage: .

Step 5: Re-enable the option Enable this distribution point to be used as Microsoft Connected Cache server option in the affected distribution point’s properties. Click Apply and OK. This completes the steps to install hotfix KB14978429 for Configuration Manager 2207. You can use the same steps to install it for other versions.

Install KB14978429 Update on multiple distribution points

When you have a site with many distribution points, it’s going to be a time-consuming task. Installing KB14978429 means go to each DP properties, disable MCC server option and replace the docincinstall.exe.

On multiple distribution point servers, Microsoft provides an easy method to install hotfix KB14978429 for ConfigMgr 2207 with the following steps.

• On all affected distribution point servers, first disable the option – Enable this distribution point to be used as Microsoft Connected Cache server.
• Create an empty file named resetdps.trn and place it in the {SMSInstallDir}\inboxes\distmgr.box folder. This will reinstall all distribution points for that site using the latest version of DoincInstall.exe.