windows xp oem build image with sysprep and ghost

[Guest]

Hi
I have read a few threads on this subject but haven't really gained a
sufficient answer yet.

We have around 100 pcs with windows oem installed. I would like to create an
image with Sysprep and Ghost to deploy XP more quickly and easily. With
Sysprep i leave the product key blank so that the correct OEM key for the
specofic PC can be typed in.

All i really want to know is, is this allowed under Microsoft terms for
Windows XP OEM and Sysrep?

Thanks Paul

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The Microsoft Policy Concerning Disk Duplication of Windows XP Installations
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314828&Product=winxp

Do not disk duplicate installed versions of Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/162001/en-us

How to Use Sysprep: An Introduction
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/introduction.mspx

Preserving OEM Pre-Activation when Re-installing Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/oempreac.mspx

How to change the SID on a Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT computer
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ghost.nsf/docid/1999050308324125

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP 2007
Windows - Shell/User

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| Hi
| I have read a few threads on this subject but haven't really gained a
| sufficient answer yet.
|
| We have around 100 pcs with windows oem installed. I would like to create an
| image with Sysprep and Ghost to deploy XP more quickly and easily. With
| Sysprep i leave the product key blank so that the correct OEM key for the
| specofic PC can be typed in.
|
| All i really want to know is, is this allowed under Microsoft terms for
| Windows XP OEM and Sysrep?
|
| Thanks Paul

 

[Guest]

Hi Carey

Thanks for the links.

I have already read through these but was unable to deduce whether what i
want to do is allowed or not under the XP OEM licence terms.

Thanks Paul