Sysprep not working???

[blueeagle49]

I am having a tricky time trying to use sysprep.
I have read documentation that says to put the pc in audit mode first then install all of your software and run it again and I have read to run the sysprep only at the very end of your build?

I am have tried it both ways with the same error: "Windows could not complete the installation. To install Windows on this computer, restart the installation." And underneath this popup it says, " Setup is preparing your computer for the first use"

When I install any MS software then reboot is when this happens or when I join to a domain. I can install 3rd party software with multiple reboots with no problems?

I join it to a domain to install all the software necessary then take it back off.


I am running windows 7 x86 enterprise
Lenovo T410s laptop
2gb ram

Please advise.
Thanks

 

[brady]

sysprep should be ran last (right before booting into an Imaging software). I am not familiar with "Audit" mode - But there are different versions of sysprep (I assume you're using a compatible version with your OS?)


Mind pasting your .inf file to the forum?

 

[blueeagle49]

sure. which .inf file are you referring to?

When I run sysprep at the end I receive the same error as stated above?

 

[pricetech]

Sysprep uses an XML file under Windows 7. (Vista too if I'm not mistaken) XP uses the inf file.

What he's asking for is your "sysprep.inf" or "sysprep.xml" file.

Correction: "unattend.xml" my bad.

Actually sysprep lets you call it by name so you can name it pretty much anything.

 

[blueeagle49]

Are you referring to the unattend.xml file?
because I did a search for the sysprep.xml and couldn't find it?

I install all of my programs then I run sysprep in audit mode with an unattend.xml file.

What is the difference between audit mode and oobe?
Does oobe also strip away the SIDs and make it user ready?

 

[Kari]

Do you remember to select Generalize when you are done in Audit mode? That option must be selected if you want to deploy the image you made to multiple computers.

Kari

 

[pricetech]

Are you referring to the unattend.xml file?

I am indeed. Mine are named differently, so I recalled incorrectly what the default filename was.

My bad. Sorry for any confusion.