First it was Windows XP. Then we got Xcopy. Next, they changed Word files from .DOC to .DOCX. Now even our operating system imaging tool for Vista is ImageX. I'm seeing a pattern here. We'd better ...

I'd use Windows Backup for the "quick-and-dirty" image because it is so darn easy, quick and effective. The right thing to do is to invest the time to learn about imagex, WDS, PXE booting and/or MDT.

The System Preparation Tool (Sysprep), is meant for System Administrators and OEMs, to automate the deployment of the Windows 11/10/8/7 operating system. Once you have performed the initial setup ...

This is a Vagrant plugin to sysprep Windows. NB This was only tested with Vagrant 2.2.14 and Windows Server 2016/2019 and Windows 10 1809.

So here's the deal, I am currently contracted with a local credit union who is working towards getting off of XP and onto 7 (like everyone else right now it seems). They used to use Ghost, then at ...

The conventional wisdom is that third-party tools leave duplicate SIDs across PCs that create serious security holes. The conventional wisdom is wrong Anyone in IT who sets up computers knows Sysprep, ...

There can be multiple reasons causing this error such as installation of the Windows Store App, loss of a default Windows Program, upgrading from the previous version ...

Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. The Sysprep was not able to validate your Windows installation Windows 11/ ...