help from those who know....

[egghead]

hello:

i am trying to clone abasic xp installation using ghost
iveset the key id's to reset to make the image using sysprep.exe
this creates a clean user install

upon reboot you get prompted for user info and cd-key

i am trying to create the clean install so it would take 8min to install xp versus 1.5hours

the problem is when i extract the image to another computer
windows starts then gives the blue screen of death
i thought it would work finne and you just enter the customers id and cd-key

but thats not the case

do you know of the proper way to clone a drive to be prepared for other computers with there own key such as what ive done

m$ says this would work for cloning
but i wonder if its only for the same type of machines as the original

let me know if you can figure it out

this would save time at the shop just installing xp

cheers
egghead

[Nikto]

Originally posted by egghead
do you know of the proper way to clone a drive to be prepared for other computers with there own key such as what ive done

m$ says this would work for cloning
but i wonder if its only for the same type of machines as the original
cheers
egghead
When you clone a disk, you're obviously copying all the device drivers and settings from the 'source' m/c. Unless the 'target' PC is identical, you'll effectively be 'installing' a bunch of devices which don't exist. You may be able to get round round this by firing up the target m/c in Safe mode and uninstalling any non-existent devices, but it sounds like more trouble than it's worth. Might as well go for a clean install IMO.

[egghead]

your right

2 different computers wont work

even safe mode craps out

to clone a drive image you must use sysprep

can anyone post a simple guide

the one from microsoft needs more work


egghead

[egghead]

anyone?

how about a complete unattend install with 3rd party programs installed on a custom boot cd with prompt for cd-key and user name and password

sounds like a job for big booger or anyone in the know



egghead



any info request

[Richard]

Is this the guide you meant.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/deploying/duplication.asp

Thanks

Richard

[egghead]

thanks richard:

thats awesome
but do you know of any 3rd party webpages or guides?
they tend to include juicy info m$ keeps from you

good job!



cheers
egghead

[Richard]

You might try


For More Information
For details about deploying Windows XP Professional, see the documentation located in the Deploy.chm file provided in Support\Tools\Deploy.cab on the Windows XP Professional CD.


http://www.labmice.net/WindowsXP/Install/deploy.htm

HOWTO CLONE an NT/2000 (not xp i know but should be similar)

http://service2.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ghost.nsf/docid/1999012209340925

Thanks

Richard