Cloning Windows/XP: Difference between revisions
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*find SUPPORT\TOOLS\ | *find SUPPORT\TOOLS\ | ||
*doubleclick on DEPLOY.CAB | *doubleclick on DEPLOY.CAB | ||
*copy sysprep.exe, setupcl.exe, factory.exe, deploy.chm and ref.chm to C:\ | *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" | |||
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*[http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ghost.nsf/docid/1999070716282425 Introduction to cloning a Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer] | *[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://www.geocities.com/kilian0072002/sysprep/sysprep.html Using sysprep] | ||
*[http://pittman.ws/articles/howto/partimage.html Using partimage for cloning] | |||
Revision as of 18:11, 12 September 2006
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.
