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There are several common problems that can occur with Sysprep during image deployment. Here are three common errors and solutions you can implement quickly.

Error Message: Windows 7 Sysprep execution limitation w.r.t. not-yet-activated, pre-deploy OS

Problem: A Windows 7 system limitation ensures that the Sysprep Generalize phase does not execute more than three times.

Solution: Before each execution of Sysprep, set the following parameter:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\
SoftwareProtectionPlatform\SkipRearm=1

There is no need to restart your machine. However, because this value gets reset each time after you run Sysprep, you must change the parameter before taking each image.

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Error Message: Windows 7 (Beta and RC): SYSPRP LaunchDll: Failure occurred while executing 'drmv2clt.dll,Sysprep'

Problem: The Windows Media Player Network Sharing service (WMPNetworkSvc) is running, which causes Sysprep to fail.

Solution: Use this process to disable the Windows Media Player Network Sharing service.

1. Click Start > Run.
2. Type services.msc to open the Services applet.
3. Double-click Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service.
4. Set the Startup type to Disabled.
5. Click OK.
6. Reboot your computer.

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Error Message: Administrator account is disabled

Problem: The administrator account is disabled by default when you execute Sysprep.

Solution: There are several ways to enable this account, the easiest of which is to run the net user command after completing the Windows installation:

net user administrator /active:yes

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