Sysprep Question [Archive]

VMS Tech

December 27th 03, 12:32 PM

My Goal is..

5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image onto
the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs to
have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for me. All
the computers are also for the same company.

I Hope this fills in some blanks.

Thanks

"Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
...
> It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I remembered
> correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
>
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 5
> >
> > all XP Pro OEM's
> >
> > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> >
> >
> > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > Hi
> >
> > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has answered
> your
> > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all that
it
> > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for using
> Sysprep
> > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many PCs
are
> > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> >
> > Will
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I found
out
> > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my "registered
> > to:"
> > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior to
> > testing,
> > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> >
> >
>
>

Will Denny

December 27th 03, 12:32 PM

Hi

Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because once =
an OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC =
and will not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume =
License.

Will

"VMS Tech" > wrote in message =
...
> My Goal is..
>=20
> 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
> master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image =
onto
> the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs =
to
> have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for =
me. All
> the computers are also for the same company.
>=20
> I Hope this fills in some blanks.
>=20
>=20
> Thanks
>=20
>=20
>=20
> "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> ...
> > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I =
remembered
> > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > 5
> > >
> > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > >
> > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > >
> > >
> > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has =
answered
> > your
> > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all =
that
> it
> > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for =
using
> > Sysprep
> > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many =
PCs
> are
> > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > >
> > > Will
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I =
found
> out
> > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my =
"registered
> > > to:"
> > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior =
to
> > > testing,
> > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>=20
>=20

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003

VMS Tech

December 27th 03, 12:32 PM

I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM licenses to
work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems running
with differant OEM keys.

I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to get one
of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just ghost
the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.

Is there ANY way I can do this???

Thanks,

"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because once an
OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC and will
not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume License.

Will

"VMS Tech" > wrote in message
...
> My Goal is..
>
> 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
> master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image
onto
> the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs to
> have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for me.
All
> the computers are also for the same company.
>
> I Hope this fills in some blanks.
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> ...
> > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I remembered
> > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > 5
> > >
> > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > >
> > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > >
> > >
> > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has answered
> > your
> > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all
that
> it
> > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for using
> > Sysprep
> > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many PCs
> are
> > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > >
> > > Will
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I found
> out
> > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
"registered
> > > to:"
> > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior to
> > > testing,
> > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003

Manda Luyong

December 27th 03, 12:32 PM

Are you sure about that? I have used OEM with sysprep before. As long as
you set it up to prompt you for the key, it should be OK. As a matter of
fact, I kept a copy of sysprep.inf file for both OEM and VLK. For VLK, I
have Product ID spelled out under [User Data] so it dont't prompt me for a
key. For OEM, it's blank.

"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi

Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because once an
OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC and will
not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume License.

Will

"VMS Tech" > wrote in message
...
> My Goal is..
>
> 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
> master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image
onto
> the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs to
> have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for me.
All
> the computers are also for the same company.
>
> I Hope this fills in some blanks.
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> ...
> > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I remembered
> > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > 5
> > >
> > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > >
> > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > >
> > >
> > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has answered
> > your
> > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all
that
> it
> > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for using
> > Sysprep
> > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many PCs
> are
> > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > >
> > > Will
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I found
> out
> > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
"registered
> > > to:"
> > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior to
> > > testing,
> > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003

Will Denny

December 27th 03, 12:32 PM

The idea of Sysprep is that you *don't* need any prompts. With VL, you =
can use Sysprep *without* any prompts.

Will

"Manda Luyong" > wrote in message =
...
> Are you sure about that? I have used OEM with sysprep before. As =
long as
> you set it up to prompt you for the key, it should be OK. As a matter =
of
> fact, I kept a copy of sysprep.inf file for both OEM and VLK. For =
VLK, I
> have Product ID spelled out under [User Data] so it dont't prompt me =
for a
> key. For OEM, it's blank.
>=20
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi
>=20
> Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because =
once an
> OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC =
and will
> not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume =
License.
>=20
> Will
>=20
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My Goal is..
> >
> > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make =
a
> > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the =
image
> onto
> > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer =
needs to
> > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for =
me.
> All
> > the computers are also for the same company.
> >
> > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I =
remembered
> > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > 5
> > > >
> > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > >
> > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has =
answered
> > > your
> > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do =
all
> that
> > it
> > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for =
using
> > > Sysprep
> > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How =
many PCs
> > are
> > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > >
> > > > Will
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I =
found
> > out
> > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> "registered
> > > > to:"
> > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there =
prior to
> > > > testing,
> > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the =
future?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ---
> > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: =
30/06/2003
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>=20
>=20
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
>=20
>=20

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003

Manda Luyong

December 27th 03, 12:32 PM

Have you tried selecting mini-setup and reseal?

"VMS Tech" > wrote in message
...
> I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM licenses to
> work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems running
> with differant OEM keys.
>
> I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to get
one
> of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just ghost
> the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
>
> Is there ANY way I can do this???
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi
>
> Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because once an
> OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC and
will
> not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume License.
>
> Will
>
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My Goal is..
> >
> > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
> > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image
> onto
> > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs
to
> > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for me.
> All
> > the computers are also for the same company.
> >
> > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I remembered
> > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > 5
> > > >
> > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > >
> > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has
answered
> > > your
> > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all
> that
> > it
> > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for using
> > > Sysprep
> > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many
PCs
> > are
> > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > >
> > > > Will
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I
found
> > out
> > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> "registered
> > > > to:"
> > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior to
> > > > testing,
> > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ---
> > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
>
>

Manda Luyong

December 27th 03, 12:32 PM

The idea of Sysprep is to pre-install the OS. If you're an OEM, you would
set it up so that the end user will have to type the key and activate XP.
You would also set it up so that they can have the option to type the name
of the registered user.
"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
The idea of Sysprep is that you *don't* need any prompts. With VL, you can
use Sysprep *without* any prompts.

Will

"Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
...
> Are you sure about that? I have used OEM with sysprep before. As long as
> you set it up to prompt you for the key, it should be OK. As a matter of
> fact, I kept a copy of sysprep.inf file for both OEM and VLK. For VLK, I
> have Product ID spelled out under [User Data] so it dont't prompt me for a
> key. For OEM, it's blank.
>
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi
>
> Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because once an
> OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC and
will
> not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume License.
>
> Will
>
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My Goal is..
> >
> > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
> > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image
> onto
> > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs
to
> > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for me.
> All
> > the computers are also for the same company.
> >
> > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I remembered
> > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > 5
> > > >
> > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > >
> > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has
answered
> > > your
> > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all
> that
> > it
> > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for using
> > > Sysprep
> > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many
PCs
> > are
> > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > >
> > > > Will
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I
found
> > out
> > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> "registered
> > > > to:"
> > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior to
> > > > testing,
> > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ---
> > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
>
>

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003

Mark L. Ferguson

December 27th 03, 12:32 PM

It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent Version\WPAEvents
"OOBETimer "
Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.

Start/Run, type:
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate
Windows, and then click Next.
Click Change Product key.
Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click Update.
If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.

Start/Run, type:
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
Activate online.

--
Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically deleted.
marfer's notes for XP > http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
..

"VMS Tech" > wrote in message
...
> I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM licenses to
> work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems running
> with differant OEM keys.
>
> I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to get one
> of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just ghost
> the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
>
> Is there ANY way I can do this???
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi
>
> Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because once an
> OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC and will
> not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume License.
>
> Will
>
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My Goal is..
> >
> > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
> > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image
> onto
> > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs to
> > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for me.
> All
> > the computers are also for the same company.
> >
> > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I remembered
> > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > 5
> > > >
> > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > >
> > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has answered
> > > your
> > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all
> that
> > it
> > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for using
> > > Sysprep
> > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many PCs
> > are
> > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > >
> > > > Will
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I found
> > out
> > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> "registered
> > > > to:"
> > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior to
> > > > testing,
> > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ---
> > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
>
>

Will Denny

December 27th 03, 12:33 PM

Hi Mark

Activate each installation as you say. I didn't think that is was =
possible to use Sysprep with OEM CDs - at least I've never been able to =
it. Several people have bought OEM CDs to the day/evening classes that =
I tutor, but I have tried Sysprep with those OEM CDs - it doesn't work =
- or at least I can't get it to work.

Will

"Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message =
...
> It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.
>=20
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent =
Version\WPAEvents
> "OOBETimer "
> Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
>=20
> Start/Run, type:
> %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to =
activate
> Windows, and then click Next.
> Click Change Product key.
> Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click =
Update.
> If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.
>=20
> Start/Run, type:
> %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> Activate online.
>=20
> --=20
> Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically =
deleted.
> marfer's notes for XP > =
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> .
>=20
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM =
licenses to
> > work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems =
running
> > with differant OEM keys.
> >
> > I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to =
get one
> > of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just =
ghost
> > the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
> >
> > Is there ANY way I can do this???
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > Hi
> >
> > Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because =
once an
> > OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC =
and will
> > not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume =
License.
> >
> > Will
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My Goal is..
> > >
> > > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to =
make a
> > > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the =
image
> > onto
> > > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer =
needs to
> > > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this =
for me.
> > All
> > > the computers are also for the same company.
> > >
> > > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I =
remembered
> > > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > 5
> > > > >
> > > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > > >
> > > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > Hi
> > > > >
> > > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has =
answered
> > > > your
> > > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do =
all
> > that
> > > it
> > > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for =
using
> > > > Sysprep
> > > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How =
many PCs
> > > are
> > > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > > >
> > > > > Will
> > > > >
> > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and =
I found
> > > out
> > > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> > "registered
> > > > > to:"
> > > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there =
prior to
> > > > > testing,
> > > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the =
future?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ---
> > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: =
30/06/2003
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> >
> >
>=20

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003

Mark L. Ferguson

December 27th 03, 12:33 PM

It's possible I am missing the point. Ghosting is different from Sysprep.

--
Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically deleted.
marfer's notes for XP > http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
..

"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi Mark

Activate each installation as you say. I didn't think that is was possible to
use Sysprep with OEM CDs - at least I've never been able to it. Several people
have bought OEM CDs to the day/evening classes that I tutor, but I have tried
Sysprep with those OEM CDs - it doesn't work - or at least I can't get it to
work.

Will

"Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message
...
> It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent Version\WPAEvents
> "OOBETimer "
> Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
>
> Start/Run, type:
> %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate
> Windows, and then click Next.
> Click Change Product key.
> Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click Update.
> If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.
>
> Start/Run, type:
> %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> Activate online.
>
> --
> Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically deleted.
> marfer's notes for XP > http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> .
>
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM licenses to
> > work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems running
> > with differant OEM keys.
> >
> > I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to get one
> > of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just ghost
> > the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
> >
> > Is there ANY way I can do this???
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > Hi
> >
> > Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because once an
> > OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC and will
> > not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume License.
> >
> > Will
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My Goal is..
> > >
> > > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
> > > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image
> > onto
> > > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs to
> > > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for me.
> > All
> > > the computers are also for the same company.
> > >
> > > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I remembered
> > > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > 5
> > > > >
> > > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > > >
> > > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > Hi
> > > > >
> > > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has answered
> > > > your
> > > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all
> > that
> > > it
> > > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for using
> > > > Sysprep
> > > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many PCs
> > > are
> > > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > > >
> > > > > Will
> > > > >
> > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I found
> > > out
> > > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> > "registered
> > > > > to:"
> > > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior to
> > > > > testing,
> > > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ---
> > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> >
> >
>

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003

Will Denny

December 27th 03, 12:33 PM

Mark, my understanding of Sysprep - and the one that I tutor on - is =
that it can be used to deploy XP to X number of PCs - with the =
appropriately acquired and paid for licenses. You can use a 'Ghosting' =
program initially, yes, but Sysprep is used to actually 'deploy' XP over =
X number of PCs using a 'Unattended install'. If you feel that I have =
got this wrong, please correct me. I wouldn't want to retract all the =
info - that has so far worked for all my students - and them have to =
start from scratch.

Will

"Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message =
...
> It's possible I am missing the point. Ghosting is different from =
Sysprep.
>=20
> --=20
> Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically =
deleted.
> marfer's notes for XP > =
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> .
>=20
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi Mark
>=20
> Activate each installation as you say. I didn't think that is was =
possible to
> use Sysprep with OEM CDs - at least I've never been able to it. =
Several people
> have bought OEM CDs to the day/evening classes that I tutor, but I =
have tried
> Sysprep with those OEM CDs - it doesn't work - or at least I can't =
get it to
> work.
>=20
> Will
>=20
> "Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message
> ...
> > It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent =
Version\WPAEvents
> > "OOBETimer "
> > Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
> >
> > Start/Run, type:
> > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to =
activate
> > Windows, and then click Next.
> > Click Change Product key.
> > Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click =
Update.
> > If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.
> >
> > Start/Run, type:
> > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > Activate online.
> >
> > --=20
> > Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> > Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> > All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically =
deleted.
> > marfer's notes for XP > =
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> > .
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM =
licenses to
> > > work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems =
running
> > > with differant OEM keys.
> > >
> > > I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want =
to get one
> > > of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then =
just ghost
> > > the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
> > >
> > > Is there ANY way I can do this???
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because =
once an
> > > OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that =
PC and will
> > > not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume =
License.
> > >
> > > Will
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > My Goal is..
> > > >
> > > > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to =
make a
> > > > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the =
image
> > > onto
> > > > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer =
needs to
> > > > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this =
for me.
> > > All
> > > > the computers are also for the same company.
> > > >
> > > > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I =
remembered
> > > > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > > > >
> > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > 5
> > > > > >
> > > > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > > > >
> > > > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > Hi
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting =
has answered
> > > > > your
> > > > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't =
do all
> > > that
> > > > it
> > > > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines =
for using
> > > > > Sysprep
> > > > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How =
many PCs
> > > > are
> > > > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Will
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, =
and I found
> > > > out
> > > > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> > > "registered
> > > > > > to:"
> > > > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there =
prior to
> > > > > > testing,
> > > > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the =
future?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ---
> > > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: =
30/06/2003
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > >
> > >
> >
>=20
>=20
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
>=20

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003

VMS Tech

December 27th 03, 12:34 PM

I'll give that a try Mark.

Thanks,

"Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message
...
> It's possible I am missing the point. Ghosting is different from Sysprep.
>
> --
> Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically deleted.
> marfer's notes for XP > http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> .
>
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi Mark
>
> Activate each installation as you say. I didn't think that is was
possible to
> use Sysprep with OEM CDs - at least I've never been able to it. Several
people
> have bought OEM CDs to the day/evening classes that I tutor, but I have
tried
> Sysprep with those OEM CDs - it doesn't work - or at least I can't get it
to
> work.
>
> Will
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message
> ...
> > It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent
Version\WPAEvents
> > "OOBETimer "
> > Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
> >
> > Start/Run, type:
> > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to
activate
> > Windows, and then click Next.
> > Click Change Product key.
> > Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click Update.
> > If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.
> >
> > Start/Run, type:
> > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > Activate online.
> >
> > --
> > Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> > Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> > All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically
deleted.
> > marfer's notes for XP >
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> > .
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM licenses
to
> > > work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems
running
> > > with differant OEM keys.
> > >
> > > I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to
get one
> > > of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just
ghost
> > > the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
> > >
> > > Is there ANY way I can do this???
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because
once an
> > > OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC
and will
> > > not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume
License.
> > >
> > > Will
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > My Goal is..
> > > >
> > > > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make
a
> > > > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the
image
> > > onto
> > > > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer
needs to
> > > > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for
me.
> > > All
> > > > the computers are also for the same company.
> > > >
> > > > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I
remembered
> > > > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > > > >
> > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > 5
> > > > > >
> > > > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > > > >
> > > > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > Hi
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has
answered
> > > > > your
> > > > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do
all
> > > that
> > > > it
> > > > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for
using
> > > > > Sysprep
> > > > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How
many PCs
> > > > are
> > > > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Will
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I
found
> > > > out
> > > > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> > > "registered
> > > > > > to:"
> > > > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there
prior to
> > > > > > testing,
> > > > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the
future?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ---
> > > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date:
30/06/2003
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
>

VMS Tech

December 27th 03, 12:47 PM

Mark this did not work for me.

everytime I got to "msoobe.exe /a" it tells me that XP is already activated

"Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message
...
> It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent Version\WPAEvents
> "OOBETimer "
> Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
>
> Start/Run, type:
> %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to
activate
> Windows, and then click Next.
> Click Change Product key.
> Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click Update.
> If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.
>
> Start/Run, type:
> %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> Activate online.
>
> --
> Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically deleted.
> marfer's notes for XP > http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> .
>
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM licenses to
> > work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems running
> > with differant OEM keys.
> >
> > I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to get
one
> > of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just
ghost
> > the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
> >
> > Is there ANY way I can do this???
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > Hi
> >
> > Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because once
an
> > OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC and
will
> > not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume License.
> >
> > Will
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My Goal is..
> > >
> > > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make a
> > > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the image
> > onto
> > > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer needs
to
> > > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for
me.
> > All
> > > the computers are also for the same company.
> > >
> > > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I
remembered
> > > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > 5
> > > > >
> > > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > > >
> > > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > Hi
> > > > >
> > > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has
answered
> > > > your
> > > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do all
> > that
> > > it
> > > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for
using
> > > > Sysprep
> > > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How many
PCs
> > > are
> > > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > > >
> > > > > Will
> > > > >
> > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I
found
> > > out
> > > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> > "registered
> > > > > to:"
> > > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there prior
to
> > > > > testing,
> > > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the future?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ---
> > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> >
> >
>

Manda Luyong

December 27th 03, 12:47 PM

Have you tried mini setup and reseal?
"VMS Tech" > wrote in message
...
> Mark this did not work for me.
>
> everytime I got to "msoobe.exe /a" it tells me that XP is already
activated
>
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message
> ...
> > It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent
Version\WPAEvents
> > "OOBETimer "
> > Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
> >
> > Start/Run, type:
> > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to
> activate
> > Windows, and then click Next.
> > Click Change Product key.
> > Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click Update.
> > If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.
> >
> > Start/Run, type:
> > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > Activate online.
> >
> > --
> > Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> > Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> > All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically
deleted.
> > marfer's notes for XP >
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> > .
> >
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM licenses
to
> > > work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems
running
> > > with differant OEM keys.
> > >
> > > I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to
get
> one
> > > of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just
> ghost
> > > the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
> > >
> > > Is there ANY way I can do this???
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because
once
> an
> > > OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC
and
> will
> > > not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume
License.
> > >
> > > Will
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > My Goal is..
> > > >
> > > > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to make
a
> > > > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the
image
> > > onto
> > > > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer
needs
> to
> > > > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this for
> me.
> > > All
> > > > the computers are also for the same company.
> > > >
> > > > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I
> remembered
> > > > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > > > >
> > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > 5
> > > > > >
> > > > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > > > >
> > > > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > Hi
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has
> answered
> > > > > your
> > > > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do
all
> > > that
> > > > it
> > > > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for
> using
> > > > > Sysprep
> > > > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How
many
> PCs
> > > > are
> > > > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Will
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and I
> found
> > > > out
> > > > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> > > "registered
> > > > > > to:"
> > > > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there
prior
> to
> > > > > > testing,
> > > > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the
future?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ---
> > > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date:
30/06/2003
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

VMS Tech

December 27th 03, 12:47 PM

Thanks alot it worked just they way I needed it to!!, you just saved me a
load of time.

Thanks!!!

"Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
...
> Have you tried mini setup and reseal?
> "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Mark this did not work for me.
> >
> > everytime I got to "msoobe.exe /a" it tells me that XP is already
> activated
> >
> >
> > "Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.
> > >
> > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent
> Version\WPAEvents
> > > "OOBETimer "
> > > Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
> > >
> > > Start/Run, type:
> > > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > > Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to
> > activate
> > > Windows, and then click Next.
> > > Click Change Product key.
> > > Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click
Update.
> > > If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.
> > >
> > > Start/Run, type:
> > > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > > Activate online.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> > > Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> > > All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically
> deleted.
> > > marfer's notes for XP >
> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> > > .
> > >
> > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM
licenses
> to
> > > > work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems
> running
> > > > with differant OEM keys.
> > > >
> > > > I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want to
> get
> > one
> > > > of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then just
> > ghost
> > > > the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
> > > >
> > > > Is there ANY way I can do this???
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because
> once
> > an
> > > > OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that PC
> and
> > will
> > > > not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume
> License.
> > > >
> > > > Will
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > My Goal is..
> > > > >
> > > > > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to
make
> a
> > > > > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the
> image
> > > > onto
> > > > > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer
> needs
> > to
> > > > > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this
for
> > me.
> > > > All
> > > > > the computers are also for the same company.
> > > > >
> > > > > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I
> > remembered
> > > > > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > 5
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > Hi
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting has
> > answered
> > > > > > your
> > > > > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't do
> all
> > > > that
> > > > > it
> > > > > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines for
> > using
> > > > > > Sysprep
> > > > > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How
> many
> > PCs
> > > > > are
> > > > > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Will
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system, and
I
> > found
> > > > > out
> > > > > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> > > > "registered
> > > > > > > to:"
> > > > > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there
> prior
> > to
> > > > > > > testing,
> > > > > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the
> future?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > ---
> > > > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date:
> 30/06/2003
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ---
> > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Manda Luyong

December 27th 03, 12:47 PM

Glad to hear you got it working.

"VMS Tech" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks alot it worked just they way I needed it to!!, you just saved me a
> load of time.
>
> Thanks!!!
>
>
>
> "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Have you tried mini setup and reseal?
> > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Mark this did not work for me.
> > >
> > > everytime I got to "msoobe.exe /a" it tells me that XP is already
> > activated
> > >
> > >
> > > "Mark L. Ferguson" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > It might be easiest for you to ghost, then re-activate each one.
> > > >
> > > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent
> > Version\WPAEvents
> > > > "OOBETimer "
> > > > Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
> > > >
> > > > Start/Run, type:
> > > > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > > > Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to
> > > activate
> > > > Windows, and then click Next.
> > > > Click Change Product key.
> > > > Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click
> Update.
> > > > If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later.
> > > >
> > > > Start/Run, type:
> > > > %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
> > > > Activate online.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Mark L. Ferguson TabletPC MVP
> > > > Email address : Subject: "QZ" + anything
> > > > All email without "QZ" in the subject line will be automatically
> > deleted.
> > > > marfer's notes for XP >
> > http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/xp_notes.htm
> > > > .
> > > >
> > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > I don't have a volume license for the 5 computers I have OEM
> licenses
> > to
> > > > > work with. I just need to know an easy way I can get ALL systems
> > running
> > > > > with differant OEM keys.
> > > > >
> > > > > I want to make an image of one system and ghost the rest. I want
to
> > get
> > > one
> > > > > of the computers installed and working the way I want, and then
just
> > > ghost
> > > > > the image onto the last 4 systems. This will save me tons of time.
> > > > >
> > > > > Is there ANY way I can do this???
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > Hi
> > > > >
> > > > > Didn't realise that you have OEM CDs. You can't to do it, because
> > once
> > > an
> > > > > OEM CD has been installed onto one PC it is 'restricted' to that
PC
> > and
> > > will
> > > > > not install onto another one. The best way was to buy a Volume
> > License.
> > > > >
> > > > > Will
> > > > >
> > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > My Goal is..
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 5 computers that are 100% the same hardware/software. I want to
> make
> > a
> > > > > > master system, get everything tested and working, then ghost the
> > image
> > > > > onto
> > > > > > the 4 other systems. I have 5 XP Pro OEM keys, and each computer
> > needs
> > > to
> > > > > > have it's own key. I was told "sysprep" could take came of this
> for
> > > me.
> > > > > All
> > > > > > the computers are also for the same company.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I Hope this fills in some blanks.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Manda Luyong" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > It's been a long time since I did Sysprep on XP. But if I
> > > remembered
> > > > > > > correctly, I think I selected mini setup for it to stick.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > > 5
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > all XP Pro OEM's
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > All with the same company info, all differant CD keys
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> > > > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > > Hi
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 'Playing around' with Sysprep is OK, but... Your posting
has
> > > answered
> > > > > > > your
> > > > > > > > own Q. "Factory Mode" & "Registered to;". 'Reseal' doesn't
do
> > all
> > > > > that
> > > > > > it
> > > > > > > > is purported to do. You really need to use the guidelines
for
> > > using
> > > > > > > Sysprep
> > > > > > > > if you are going to install onto a large number of PCs. How
> > many
> > > PCs
> > > > > > are
> > > > > > > > going to install onto 100, 200+?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Will
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "VMS Tech" > wrote in message
> > > > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > > > I'm playing around with sysprep on a test XP Pro system,
and
> I
> > > found
> > > > > > out
> > > > > > > > > that after using "factory mode" then "reseal" it erased my
> > > > > "registered
> > > > > > > > to:"
> > > > > > > > > field in my System Properties. I had information in there
> > prior
> > > to
> > > > > > > > testing,
> > > > > > > > > what can I do to fix/prevent this from happening in the
> > future?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > ---
> > > > > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date:
> > 30/06/2003
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
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> > > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > > > Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003
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