How do I sysprep Windows XP sp3?

About this task

1. Make sure the operating system and applications are installed and configured on the reference computer, in the way that they should exist in the final installation.
2. Log on to the computer as an administrator.
3. Extract Deploy.
4. Create a Sysprep.
5. Click Next.
6. Click Create new; then click Next.

How do you sysprep step by step?

1. To explore the command line mode, you can type sysprep /h and then press Enter at Step 3.
2. Enter System Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE): prepares the server as if it is powered on for the first time.
3. Generalize: removes SID information from the image.
4. Shutdown: once Sysprep completes, shutdown the server.

Does XP have sysprep?

The System Preparation Tool (Sysprep), included with Windows XP, can be used to clone a computer and automate the deployment of the operating system.

How do I create a sysprep image?

How Do You Use Sysprep to Create Generic Windows Images?

1. Boot your Windows in audit mode.
2. Customize the installation by changing configurations, adding drivers and programs.
3. Run the Sysprep tool by clicking Generalize, Shutdown and OK in the System Preparation Tool window that appeared right after booting in audit mode.

Will sysprep remove applications?

Sysprep does not remove applications. Some applications are sensitive to sysprep, but those are rare exceptions. Sometimes, software will look at the machine key or SID as part of a license activation.

What settings does Sysprep remove?

Sysprep removes PC-specific information from a Windows installation, “generalizing” the installation so it can be installed on different PCs. With Sysprep you can configure the PC to boot to audit mode, where you can make additional changes or updates to your image.

What happens if you don’t Sysprep an image?

If you don’t Sysprep you will end up with machines with the same SID, which is what Windows really uses to identify a machine, not the “pretty” name, DNS name or IP address.