Yet another Sysprep question

[PB]

Hey guys

I just imaged a PC after running Sysprep. I chose the dialog box where it
says 'don't reset grace period for activation'.

However this prompted me to activate Windows right upon bootup - I could not
even enter internet settings to activate over the internet.

Any solutions to avoid this on future deployments (not looking to pirate or
anything - these are brand new toshiba tecras with valid licenses) - I
thought checking that box would not ask to activate each time.

Thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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

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| Hey guys
|
| I just imaged a PC after running Sysprep. I chose the dialog box where it
| says 'don't reset grace period for activation'.
|
| However this prompted me to activate Windows right upon bootup - I could not
| even enter internet settings to activate over the internet.
|
| Any solutions to avoid this on future deployments (not looking to pirate or
| anything - these are brand new toshiba tecras with valid licenses) - I
| thought checking that box would not ask to activate each time.
|
| Thanks