However, you dont want to install any commercial software and then turn around and sell the machine with that software on it. Download windows xp service pack 2 support tools from. We have 10 desktops coming in and want to create the one image and push this image out to the other desktops. Sounds like what you want to do is take your box and image it. For more than 2025 systems i would then, still build the reference image with mdt. After the installation of the system, i plan to run sysprep tool, then nortonghost an image to a dvd. I am working on restoring my old dell dimension 2400 back to factory condition with windows xp home edition still using it. The windows support tools for windows xp can be installed only on a. For individual tool descriptions, see the windows support tools documentation suptools. The windows support tools for microsoft windows xp are intended for use by microsoft support personnel and experienced users to assist in diagnosing and resolving computer problems. When i was lead author of the team that wrote the windows 7 resource kit for microsoft press, we made sure that we devoted almost a quarter of our almost 1,800 page book to the topic of creating, preparing, deploying, and maintaining windows images using such tools as the builtin.
May 15, 2014 the unattended windows setup answer file, typically called unattend. Windows xp home edition oobe hello there, everyone. This issue occurs if microsofts sysprep files are not found on vcenter server host or. Capturing a windows xp reference image after sysprep. A client who we recently did a wds windows 7 install for, needed to image a couple of windows xp machines, they had some software that either would not. Install the microsoft sysprep tool from the windows operating system cd the allusersprofile location is usually \documents and settings\all users\. Activation is not required when you use volume license media vl versions of windows xp2003 in conjunction with the vl product keys. Yes, sysprep is already installed on a windows 7 machine. Hello, for the long run, yes, there are bound to be problems with computers that have the same sid numbers on them. An average windows xp installation can last for 90 minutes, and even more, considering all the hotfixes, service packs and applications you need to install. I installed windows xp sp2, and releavant software on a gx745. This base system will have windows xp, service pack 3, software updates, and no other software installed. It is highly recommended that you remove all previous versions of support tools, including beta versions of the windows support tools for microsoft windows xp, before you run. Install the microsoft sysprep tool from the windows operating.
Large companies use this to deploy high quality and identical computer. Download old versions of windows xp powerpacker for. The only two options available in the sysprep utility are. Well, in order for the sysprep to successfully copy over the administrator.
Sysprep system preparation overview microsoft docs. Prepare your operating system and install necessary software on it. The system preparation tool the windows xp system preparation tool enables administrators to prepare windows xp system images as part of an automated deployment. How to sysprep xp sp3 copying administrator profile ape tec. Through some more research, i came across some information on sysprep which has opened the way for many more questions. Now you should verify the f file by double clicking on it and opening it up with notepad. If you do not create the sysprep image on one of these types of systems, windows is not able to update the system to use multiple processors. Care must be taken when using sysprep, as it has some limitations. For example, if you install microsoft windows xp, microsoft windows 98, or microsoft windows millennium edition me and then upgrade to. I want to make a windows xp sp3 base system to be deployed to other computers. Get the sysprep tool from microsoft official website. To deploy a windows image to different pcs, you have to first generalize the image to remove computerspecific information such as installed drivers and the computer security identifier sid.
Then sysprep and capture with mdt to deploy with ms wds, or setup and use fog for image capture and deployment. Mar 29, 2016 in windows 10, sysprep also includes a vm mode, which generalizes a vhd that you deploy as a vhd on the same virtual machine or hypervisor. So why not downgrade to the version you love because newer is not always bett. It will automatically look for an answer file on a floppy disk or in the sysprep directory. And the answer file needs to have section predefined. I ran the sysprep utility, clicked on reseal, and rebooted the pc. How to use sysprep to customize windows 7 and windows 8 components tells you about the different components available to customize an answer file my situation. For windows xp, server 2003, and earlier operating systems, microsoft has. I know this os is old but its still used quite a bit in businesses some legacy apps dont play well with windows 7. The unattended windows setup answer file, typically called unattend.
It works fine on the one model computer i am testing it on which is an hp dc7600. How to sysprep xp sp3 copying administrator profile. The loading screen of windows appears and is not replaced for windows system. System preparation tool sysprep in microsoft windows 1087. The windows automated installation kit windows aik is a set of tools and documentation that support the configuration and deployment of windows operating systems. You will need to add a line within the f file to regain this important function. Im ok with installing the reference image, configuring the software and creating. Sysprep for beginners for cloning windows technibble forums. My machine is ready and i have run the gui system preparation tool 2.
Jul 26, 2007 im at work at the moment preparing a base image of a machine to be deployed on other windows xp machines. Xp x64 and windows 2003 x64 share the same sysprep tool and a decent number of the same patches. The allusersprofile location is usually \documents and settings\all users\. By using windows aik, you can automate windows installations, capture windows images with imagex, configure and modify images using deployment imaging servicing and management. There were a few changes with windows xp service pack 3 and sysprep. Once completed open vmware workstation and go to vm settings. Ive created my answer file and saved it as f, now when i run sysprep, what buttons do i push to make the install fully unattended. Sep 14, 2005 after a windows xp computer cloned using sysprep restarts, the minisetup program begins. I am updating an existing image with patches, drivers, etc.
Sysprep file locations and versions 1005593 vmware kb. The windows automated installation kit windows aik is designed to help corporate it professionals customize and deploy the windows vista and windows server 2008 family of operation systems. Dec 17, 2007 hello, i have made a slimmed down version of windows xp using nlite. This limitation only applies to windows xp and windows server 2003. Well, in order for the sysprep to successfully copy over the administrator profile to the default profile for each user you have to add an extra line to the sysprep. I am deploying windows xp sp3 images in a standalone environment using sysprep. Hello, i have made a slimmed down version of windows xp using nlite. I have a windows xp pro installation created will all the updates and software installs on it we want in our organization. Double click the support cab, then copy over the sysprep. Sysprep removes pcspecific information from a windows installation, generalizing the installation so it can be installed on different pcs. Sysprep system preparation prepares a windows installation windows client and windows server for imaging, allowing you to capture a customized installation. This entails installing the operating system, any service packs, software applications, and configuring settings that you want applied to the target. Im ok with installing the reference image, configuring the. The system preparation tool sysprep utility is located on the windows product cd in the supporttoolsdeploy.
Since sysprep is requiring reactivation of windows xp, and we cannot allow it, and since itll require us to do a few more sanity tests for each and every application and customized setting on the tablet we with to avoid using sysprep. After the installation of the system, i plan to run sysprep tool, then nortonghost an. How to sysprep sysprep is a great and powerful tool and. How can i create an image that will not ask me for the product key. Next go to the pc you are going to be sysprepping and create a folder on the root of the c. Install the microsoft sysprep tool from the windows. Ive created my answer file and saved it as sysprep. Aug 05, 2010 after a windows xp computer cloned using sysprep restarts, the minisetup program begins. To use the sysprep tool, you can just follow the below simple steps. Im looking for some information about deploying a custom sysprepped image of windows xp via usb. Using the system preparation tool sysprep in an imagebased. Im at work at the moment preparing a base image of a machine to be deployed on other windows xp machines.
On a single system image, you can run sysprep up to 8 times. Unable to locate the required sysprep files vmware. The answer file enables the configuration of default windows settings, as well as the addition of drivers, software updates, and other applications. Although my first images never launched windows security center at first login, my new images are. Create wim image of windows xp for system deployment vmware. Next go to the pc you are going to be sysprepping and create a. However when i created the sysprep image i am prompted for the windows product key. Sysprep generalize a windows installation microsoft docs. Sysprep is used to customize and capture a windows installation so that an identical image can be deployed to many computers.
Alternatives are to use thirdparty utilities to reset the computers sid, but since its not an official solution, i will show you how to do it the official way by using an answer file. Cab file for the sysprep tool version you downloaded to etc vmware vpxsysprep. Btw as far as i know x64 is only on sp2, it doesnt run on. So, normaly you need to have sysprep tools to clone or convetrt your system. Running sysprep on windows xp and windows server 2003. Apr 30, 2017 how to use sysprep to customize windows 7 and windows 8 components tells you about the different components available to customize an answer file my situation.
The above steps also work with sysprep in windows 7. Windows xp sid change without using sysprep solutions. The first step is to download the sysprep app which is included in the cab file for windows xp service pack 3 deployment tools. Mar 26, 2010 sysprep is used to customize and capture a windows installation so that an identical image can be deployed to many computers. Make sure the operating system and applications are installed and configured on the reference computer, in the way that. By using windows aik, you can perform unattended windows installations, capture windows images with imagex, and create windows pe images. Windows xp service pack 3 deployment tools free download. Create a new image of a system originally created using a custom oem installation image or oem installation media.
Dec 19, 2006 i want to install all software on a single pc, then clone to the other 3 computers. Sysprep has been the goto utility for a long time for preparing windows images for deployment. Cloning windows xp pro to new hard drives part 2 sysprep. After a windows xp computer cloned using sysprep restarts, the minisetup program begins. The system preparation tool sysprep, included with windows xp, can be used to clone a computer and automate the deployment of the operating system. In windows 10, sysprep also includes a vm mode, which generalizes a vhd that you deploy as a vhd on the same virtual machine or hypervisor. Jun 12, 2014 the beginners guide to software defined radio rtlsdr duration.
That way all computers would end up with windows, office and some other specific software people use daily. Aug 10, 2004 the windows support tools for windows xp cannot be used to upgrade microsoft windows nt or microsoft windows 2000 support tools installed on windows nt or windows 2000. Build your reference machine, and configure it as you require. One of the missing options of sysprep in my opinion is to just generalize an installation. I am working on restoring my old dell dimension 2400 back to factory condition with windows xp home.
Deletes all temporary files including browser caches, system restore points, and windows temp files in preparation for running spyware and virus scans. However when i try to use the same image on a dc7700 model i am prompted for the system bios clock driver, the floppy disk control the primary and. With the windows server vcenter you must install tgem for each version. Jan 28, 2011 now you should verify the f file by double clicking on it and opening it up with notepad. This mode supports rapid deployment of virtual machines. However when i try to use the same image on a dc7700 model i am prompted for the system. Customize windows by adding drivers, changing settings, and installing programs. The administrators profile is no longer copied over to the default profile. Windows xp sysprep massstorage problem ghost solution. Nothing too complicated theyll be windows 7 machines. The beginners guide to software defined radio rtlsdr duration. To get windows xp standard mass storage drivers, you can run c.
We want to use sysprep to create the image and wondering what software to use to push the image out to other machines. This is an updated version of the system preparation tool sysprep. Both wds and fog scale really well to 10,000s of images per year. Cab file for the sysprep tool version you downloaded to etc vmware vpx sysprep. I have not personally tested what you did there, but if the machine was ghosted without sysprep, i bet that the computer name will be the same on all of them too.
When using pnp switch, the answer file needs to include mass storage drivers that are needed when deploy to different machines. I want to install all software on a single pc, then clone to the other 3 computers. System preparation tool sysprep in microsoft windows 10. Was wondering the best imaging software to use with sysprep. A client who we recently did a wds windows 7 install for, needed to image a couple of windows xp machines, they had some software that either would not run, or was not supported on windows 7. Create wim image of windows xp for system deployment. A sysprep image made on an acpicompliant multiprocessor computer will run in a multiprocessor configuration even if support for hyperthreading is turned off in the bios. How to sysprep xp machine sp3 copy administrator profile. How to use sysprep to generate unique sid before cloning. Windows xp sysprep image for gx 745 dell community.
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