After Sysprep, Administrator can no longer log in interactively

[Phil Grimpo]

I built a new Windows 2k Pro machine, and then ran SysPrep.exe. I didn't
have any options, just ran SysPrep. I also did not join the machine to the
domain or anything like that. When I reboot the machine and set it up, I
can no longer log in as Administrator! It says "the local policy does not
allow you to logon interactively." This is true for the local
Administrator, and the Domain Administrator. However, if I log in as a
local user from the Domain, the system work fine (although they cannot
install any software). Any reason why this is? I have had this problem
happen to me know 3 times.

-Phil Grimpo

 

[Jeff Taylor]

Hello Phil,

Was the Administrator password blank before you used sysprep? Can you post
the GuiUnattended section of your sysprep.inf with a different password
listed?

Thank you!

Jeff Taylor
Microsoft Newsgroup Support