Solution to the UUID problem when deploying Windows 8.1 using ConfigMgr 2012 R2
When deploying Windows 8.1 Machines using System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2, me and as good as everyone ever done a Windows 8.1 deployment using CM2012R2, has seen the issue. The issue is that the first time a user log in to the deployed machine, it gives an error:
The Group Policy Client service failed the sign-in.
The universal unique identifier (UUID) type is not supported.
The problem has been seen from time to time but at last there is a solution to this elusive problem. The solution or workaround actually, is provided in KB2976660: First logon fails with “The universal unique identifier (UUID) type is not supported”.
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Andreas Stenhall
I'm Andreas Stenhall and my work passion is Windows 10 and 11 in combination with Microsoft 365 security and management services. I do consulting, I produce and teach my own courses, I lecture and I present and my formal work title is senior workplace advisor and architect at Coligo in Stockholm, Sweden. I'm also proud to be an Microsoft MVP since 2009 and since January 2023 a double awarded MVP. I have presented at BUILD, TechEd in the US and Europe and regional TechDays. Follow me on twitter @AndreasStenhall.