XP Multiple Deploy

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Craig Stack

We are currently getting 2 computers built with XP Pro
and Windows Small business installed. Is it possible to
get 1 computer setup with everything installed (including
all other programs) and then ghost the whole drive to the
second one but still be able to enter the appropriate
keys for XP and Office on the second. We have got legal
copies of the software for both machines but want to be
able to set them up EXACTLY the same on our network.
 
You can use Microsoft sysprep when ghosting the drive to a second machine.
When Mini-setup runs after you have ghosted the machine, it will ask you for
the XP key. About having Office to ask for the key as well, that´s something
I have not looked at. Maybe you can use the Office custom installation
wizard for this.

Download the XP SP1 deployment tools (see link below), extract the cabinet
file and check the ref.chm and deploy.chm files for information about using
sysprep:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...familyid=7a83123d-507b-4095-9d9d-0a195f7b5f69

Hope this helps!

Regards Peter
 
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