Hello,

we tried to use the Lenovo Think Bios Config Tool in System Deployment Mode, but when we start the ThinkBiosConfig.hta Tool in WinPe it is starting up but it is not loading any Bios Config.

It just shows at the bottom of the Tool "Loading Data..." forever.

We were testing this with Lenovo P15 and X1 Yoga Gen6 Devices. 

In Windows 10 the tool works fine and is displaying all Bios Settings.

Has anyone else experienced this Problems?

Our goal is to set an initial Bios Supervisor Password during deployment of our Computers.

Thanks,

Marcus

mk2804,

Traditionally, most of our customers will use the TBCT in WinPE during a Task Sequence (SCCM/MECM or MDT) which is run in a command line fashion.  I don't know that I personally have tried to use the GUI in WinPE.  I will give it a go and see if I can reproduce your results.

Can you tell me what version of WinPE you are using? ADK 2004 with WinPE Addon or ADK 11 with WinPE Addon.

Is this a custom WinPE build or is it generated from SCCM/MECM or MDT?

Thanks.

TLawson

Hi Tlawson,

first we tried with the 2004 ADK with WinPE Addon , after this did not work we tried the new Windows 11 ADK which does not work either. When i try to start the TBCT it always stays at "data loading". Our WinPE is a generated WinPE from Broadcom DSM Software Distribution Tool which comes originally, and we than add drivers , wmi and hta support via dism commands.

Thanks,

Marcus

@TLawson

we tried on a X1 Yoga 6th Gen and a P15 2nd Gen. The exact Model type i can provide tomorrow when i am back in the office.

I will also add all the components you listed to our WinPE.

Thank you,
Marcus

@TLawson,

sorry did not manage to come to the office till today.

I added all the packages you listed to our WinPE and finally the Bios Config Tool is working. 

Thank you very much :)

Regards,

Marcus

@mk2804 

No worries about the timing.  I am glad those WinPE Optional Components resolved the issue for you.

TLawson