When to run SYSPREP

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I am attempting to set up a computer using an answer file created by the WAIK and resetting the settings with SYSPREP and had a quick question. We are wanting to use Norton GHOST for our deployments. When do I run the sysprep? I figure it is after I get the computer all set up with the proper updates/software/drivers but I have not been able to find a direct answer to this online. Do i run it after everything is set up and the system is ready to be captured?

Wes Sayeed · Answer 1 · 2014-06-12T01:35:14.697

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The steps are as follows:

1) Set the reference machine up the way you like it.
2) Sysprep the machine, selecting OOBE mode and shut down (do NOT boot back into windows after this pont!)
3) Boot the computer to your ghost media and capture the image.

edited Jun 12 '14 at 01:35

answered Jun 12 '14 at 00:17

Wes Sayeed

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 11 '14 at 14:58

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Yes. Run SYSPREP after you have the image the way you want it (updates, configs, apps etc.).

answered Jun 11 '14 at 14:58

unhappyCrackers1

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When to run SYSPREP

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