View source for Cloning Windows/XP

= Steps to take =
*Remove system to clone from domain
*turn off Encrypting File System (EFS)
*create a folder named C:\Sysprep
*find SUPPORT\TOOLS\
*doubleclick on DEPLOY.CAB
*copy sysprep.exe, setupcl.exe, setupmgr.exe, factory.exe, deploy.chm and ref.chm to C:\Sysprep
*run C:\Sysprep\setupmgr.exe
*select "sysprep setup"



= Sysprep =
sysprep is needed to ensure uniqueness of SID ( Security IDentifier). If these are duplicated only one system would be able to join a domain. Another solution is using SID changer.



=Links=
*[http://thesystemadministrator.com/n27-6.html Windows XP Cloning or Universal system installation]
*[http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/wpadepl.mspx Deploying Windows XP Using Windows Product Activation]
*[http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ghost.nsf/docid/1999070716282425 Introduction to cloning a Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer]
*[http://www.geocities.com/kilian0072002/sysprep/sysprep.html Using sysprep]
*[http://pittman.ws/articles/howto/partimage.html Using partimage for cloning]