I know there are many posts about it but I have never found something working. I checked certificates, group policy, the sce group,dns.... I followed this guide http://blogs.technet.com/b/essentialbusinessserver/archive/2009/10/30/ebs-sce-windows-server-2008-r2-and-windows-7.aspx with no success. Should I install the KB954049 on both client and SCE server? I didn't installed the kb974722 because I didnd't have any of the errors it fixes... Should I do anyway? In the end one of the client has monitoring condintion OK but deployment and inventory: error

Hello, Have you checked the SusClientID as described in the article below: Troubleshooting ‘Unknown’ software and update status, ‘Not yet contacted’ and lack of hardware and software inventory http://blogs.technet.com/b/systemcenteressentials/archive/2010/03/29/troubleshooting-unknown-software-and-update-status-not-yet-contacted-and-lack-of-hardware-and-software-inventory.aspx Thanks, Yog Li -- Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, As this thread has been quiet for a while, we assume that the issue has been resolved. At this time, we will mark it as "Answered" as the previous steps should be helpful for many similar scenarios. In addition, we’d love to hear your feedback about the solution. By sharing your experience you can help other community members facing similar problems. Thanks,Yog Li -- Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

I'm really sorry: don't know why but my email disappeared from the "alert me" settings so I didn't receive your answer. Windows 7 were preinstalled on the two client , maybe dell used the same image for both client. Since I'm on holiday I can't access the computer for some weeks, I will try what you said as soon as possible... Thanks