Can I image Win 7 installations to multiple PCs, and activate later?


  1. Buzzed Aldrin
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    Win 7 Home 32 bit
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    Can I image Win 7 installations to multiple PCs, and activate later?


    Hi all,

    What's the best way to install Win 7 + programs to 3 PCs, and avoid the time (several hours each) and hassle of installing each machine individually? The PCs in question are identical except for HD capacities, and are non-networked.

    Can I create a system image of the first installation before activating it, and apply that unactivated image to the other 2 PCs, then activate as usual? Will machine IDs exist in the imaged installation preventing activation of the 2 restored installations?... or are the IDs set during activation?

    Any help appreciated.
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  3. Paul Black
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    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
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    Hi Buzzed Aldrin,

    Welcome to SevenForums!

    Buzzed Aldrin said:
    What's the best way to install Win 7 + programs to 3 PCs, and avoid the time (several hours each) and hassle of installing each machine individually? The PCs in question are identical except for HD capacities, and are non-networked.

    Can I create a system image of the first installation before activating it, and apply that unactivated image to the other 2 PCs, then activate as usual? Will machine IDs exist in the imaged installation preventing activation of the 2 restored installations?... or are the IDs set during activation?
    Have a look at these =>

    New Installation: How to Create a General System Image in Audit Mode.

    Windows 7 Image - Customize in Audit Mode with Sysprep.
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