Sysprep is Window's System Preparation. It functions as a tool that helps the preparation of a Window's installation. It is used for the purposes of auditing, duplication, and providing delivery to customers. The way that it works for duplication is that it gives you the ability to capture a custom Windows image in order to reapply it. The auditing works by enabling you to add extra drivers or apps to your Windows installation. Also, you are able to get images ready in order to deliver to customers at your convenience.
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C:\Windows\Sysprep\ See the "Sysprep Files" section for reference here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc961056.aspx
The specialize configuration pass is performed by sysprep. This pass is responsible for customizing system-specific information such as hardware settings and regional settings during the Windows installation process.
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Run sysprep.exe from c:\windows\system32\sysprep folder. Set drop-down box to OOBE and check the Generalize box. Reboot.This will set the O/S to a new-like state. Search for sysprep or OOBE for more info.
You will use the Command SYSPREP -nosidgen.