Failed to initialize network connection (Dell D600 and D620)
I've created a new SD4 installation and have been successful in imaging some desktop workstations. Precision Workstation 380 and 390. When I tried to run some tests on the D600 and the D620 hardware I received the "Failed to initialize a network connection. Please make sure you have network connection."
I verified the issue was directly linked with these laptops because I was able to plug in a E series from Dell with the same cable and same server.
Is there an issue with the NIC cards maybe on some of the older hardware?
I am experiencing this with Acer Extensa 5220 laptops. Again any ideas?
Just happened to me with Optiplex 755, no got any details about NIC atm.
I have the same problem. I tried booting from a CD with no luck. Has anyone else found a fix for this yet? Acronis don't seem interested in helping us.
No, I think it has something to do with the hardware / network handshaking.
I'm disappointed that Acronis has not even acknowledged our problem. If all else fails, at least let us know you've seen the post and care. As a customer whom is very close to spending a few thousand dollars in licensing, I find this to be disheartening.
Hello All,
I ran into similar issue/error message with Dell Vostro 3460. I was able to fix the issue by creating a WINPE bootable media. I think ( and it is only a guess) that sometimes laptops have updated NIC cards and bootable media provided with the software doesn't have that driver info (bootable media dated 2012-10-26 in my case). Other times customized drivers are required for more complex tasks. Creating a WinPE bootable media with Snap Deploy 4 was very easy, although I couldn't figure it out with Snap Deploy 3 (but then again I am a newbie).
You can follow http://kb.acronis.com/content/26266 for instructions.
1. Install Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) Link provided in article
2. Make sure you ADD drivers (.inf) file for your laptop NIC card. i.e go to dell website, download NIC card driver and then copy driver folder and point winpe builder to correct .inf.
3. Follow Screen shot instruction to build winPE media
4. Build .iso, burn and boot from this media now.
It will load differently than regular snap deploy media, it will load as "windows loading drivers" screen and then eventually snap deploy options will pop up.
I recommend keeping that custom built iso handy for large deployments. Worked for me.
Z Khan solution worked for me. In my case I have laptops from 2007 and I needed to get the older driver in to get my Lenovo's going. I'm running Snap Deploy 4.0.540 and I created a WIM file versus the ISO file. I prefer to use the PXE method of deployment.