Master Sysprepped Image: Can it be re-sysprepped?

[Jim Sanders]

I am trying to find anything that states whether or not
you can sysprep an already sysprepped (Not in Factory
mode) image?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Visit http://www.ltcom.com/page/FAQ/WinXP OEM Preinstallation FAQ/
and scroll down to question #13.

"Start with an original image and add your hardware in audit mode. Configure the image
just the way you like it, and then reseal, image, and apply to other computers. Use SysPrep
to reseal the image after you have added your custom applications and hardware. You can
then use the image on multiple computers of the same configuration."

How to Use Sysprep: An Introduction
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/deploying/introduction.asp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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"Jim Sanders" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message:

| I am trying to find anything that states whether or not
| you can sysprep an already sysprepped (Not in Factory
| mode) image?

 

[Jim Sanders]

Okay, this isn't exactly clear. Is this saying that If I
have a Master sysprepped Image and I re-image a PC with
that Master Sysprepped Image, I can re-run sysprep in
audit mode and install any additional apps I need to and
then seal it back up using sysprep?

-----Original Message-----
Visit http://www.ltcom.com/page/FAQ/WinXP OEM% 20Preinstallation%20FAQ/
and scroll down to question #13.

"Start with an original image and add your hardware in

audit mode. Configure the image

just the way you like it, and then reseal, image, and

apply to other computers. Use SysPrep

to reseal the image after you have added your custom

applications and hardware. You can

 

[Johan Arwidmark]

Regarding running sysprep for the second and third time on same image:
I have done this several times and it worked fine...I have also have
this fail bigtime on me (still not sure why, havent been able to find
any patterns).

From my experience, in order to be sure of a good result, I recommend
you reinstall the "master" computer and then run sysprep

A good best practice (IMHO) is to always script the install of the
"master" so it is easy to rebuild and/or change it's configuration

regards
Johan Arwidmark

Windows User Group - Nordic
http://www.wug-nordic.net