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Yes.
You can create as many users as you want to following the instructions in my previous post. If the passwords are also given in answer file, they will by default (default value for variable <PlainText> is FALSE) be encrypted so even if the answer file remains with the deployed image, the passwords cannot be found out. Here's an extract from an answer file created according to instructions in my previous post, notice the encrypted password:
More about Sysprep and Answer Files, see these two Seven Forums tutorials:Script:
<UserAccounts>
<LocalAccounts>
<LocalAccount wcm:action="add">
<Password>
<Value>VABpAHQAeQBzAG8AZgB0ADEAUABhAHMAcwB3AG8AcgBkAA==</Value>
<PlainText>false</PlainText>
</Password>
<Description>Main user</Description>
<DisplayName>An Angry Old Man</DisplayName>
<Group>Administrators</Group>
<Name>Kari</Name>
</LocalAccount>
</LocalAccounts>
</UserAccounts>
- A bit more theoretical tutorial, Sysprep and Answer Files explained: System Preparation Tool - Use to Customize Windows
- A complete walkthrough in image customization: Windows 7 Image - Customize in Audit Mode with Sysprep
Kari