Sysprep and WinXP

[ergeordie]

I work on a network that has just installed Active
Directory. I've just started using Sysprep on mirrored
hard disks and I've followed the directions as per the
Microsoft site. The first time that I used Sysprep, on the
drive that I wanted to mirror, it asked me for a valid
license key. I used the one on the side of the machine,
but now it wants me to activate it. And it wants me to
activate each subsequent machine. We have a valid site
license, so I shouldn't have to activate or validate any
copy of XP. Any ideas as to what I can or should do?
Thanks,
ergeordie

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You need to make your Sysprep image using the VL CD
and the VL Product Key.

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

How to Use Sysprep with Windows Product Activation or Volume License Media to Deploy Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299840&Product=winxp

Description of the Windows XP Corporate Deployment Tools and Documentation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321880&Product=winxp

How to Use Sysprep with Windows Product Activation or Volume License Media to Deploy Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299840&Product=winxp

How to Use Sysprep for Auditing Installations
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/deploying/auditing.asp

Running Sysprep
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prbc_cai_ussz.asp

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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
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|I work on a network that has just installed Active
| Directory. I've just started using Sysprep on mirrored
| hard disks and I've followed the directions as per the
| Microsoft site. The first time that I used Sysprep, on the
| drive that I wanted to mirror, it asked me for a valid
| license key. I used the one on the side of the machine,
| but now it wants me to activate it. And it wants me to
| activate each subsequent machine. We have a valid site
| license, so I shouldn't have to activate or validate any
| copy of XP. Any ideas as to what I can or should do?
| Thanks,
| ergeordie

 

[ra]

If you are using Volume Licensing, you should use the key that came with
that instead of the one on the PC.