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The generalize tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the sysprep /generalize command used in Windows deployment. Topics include preparing reference images by running sysprep with the generalize option to remove hardware-specific information, enabling the image to be deployed to different computers. Users share experiences with BSODs after sysprep, issues with SSD vs HDD imaging, and the necessity of running Disk Cleanup before generalize. Other threads cover changing default profiles, crashes when combining mountvol /n with sysprep /generalize, scripting restarts after the oobeSystem pass, and the correct order of capturing a .wim image relative to running sysprep /generalize. The tag focuses on practical troubleshooting and best practices for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment.
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    Windows 7 Sysprep causes BSOD. SSD fault?

    Hi, My company has about 10 new HP 2570p laptops. These have 128GB SSD. I have set up two of these laptops in audit mode with all drivers, updates and software configured. I then went to sysprep, selected OOBE - generalise and shutdown. The first laptop gave me a BSOD preventing Windows...
    • Trogan
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    • audit mode backup bsod configuration disk issues drivers error resolution generalize ghost image hardware compatibility hp laptop image deployment laptop setup oobe software configuration ssd sysprep troubleshooting update windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Audit mode, Disk Cleanup utility of Windows 7 SP1 and sysprep

    Hi In Audit mode, before running the sysprep /generalize /oobe /reboot command, I have to run the Disk Cleanup utility of Windows 7 SP1 to delete any unnecessary files or this is not necessary? In other words, the removal of unnecessary files made ​​with the generalize option of Sysprep is the...
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    Windows 7 Changing default profile and problems

    Hi To change the default profile in Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, during the its installation, I passed immediately in Audit mode by means of the Ctrl+Shift+F3 sequence. So, I have updated Windows 7 and I have configured it. Then, I put in the c:\windows\panther directory the Unattend.xml file...
    • balubeto
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    • audit mode command prompt configuration configuration wizard copy profile device installation generalize installation issues internet explorer media player normal mode oobe profile management profile settings sysprep taskbar unattended windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows crashes when you try to run the "sysprep /generalize" command after you run the "mountvol /n

    Fixes an issue in which Windows crashes and does not restart after you run the "mountvol /n" command and then try to run the "sysprep /generalize" command. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
    • News
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    • command crash error fix generalize issues mountvol restart server 2008 support sysprep troubleshooting windows windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 Script a restart at the end of oobeSystem pass? How To know when Setup finished?

    Is it possible to have the system automatically restart after the oobeSystem pass is completed? Alternatively, is there a way for a service to tell when oobeSystem pass has completed? Is there a file or a registry entry that can be monitored that will change in some way when the system...
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    Windows 7 Capturing a .wim of a sysprepped pc

    I've created a reference win7 pro pc with all applications and settings configured for our company. I need to capture it as a .wim image so I can create an answer file for it in wsim. Should I capture it with imagex before or after I sysprep it with sysprep /oobe /generalize? All I need is for...
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