This article explains the registry key you can use to change the OEM XML File Path which is used by the ICT and Server Manager.
Server Manager in Windows Server 2008 is completely different from it's previous versions of Windows. Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT) and Server Manager query the registry entry described below to open the list of OEM Extensions.
When ICT and Server Manager starts, they query the registry entry: OEMExtensionXMLFilePath at the following registry location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\ServerManager
The OEMExtensionXMLFilePath contains the name of XML file which contains the OEM Extension path and link. If Server Manager fails to query the OEM Extensions then always check the above registry entry to make sure the path to the XML file is correct.
About Nirmal Sharma
Nirmal is a Microsoft MVP in Directory Services and working as a Technical Architect/Consultant. He has been involved in Microsoft Technologies since 1994 and followed the progression of Microsoft Operating Systems and software. He is specialized in Directory Services, Microsoft Clustering, SQL, MOM, Exchange and Citrix. In his spare time, he likes to help others and write "internal" technical articles, white papers and tips on various Microsoft technologies. You can contact him at nirmal_sharma@mvps.org.
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