sysprep answer file not running SynchronousCommand

[reggiep]

Below I have added my answer file which I call when sysprepping a windows 7 machine. The sysprep runs and all is almost fine.

The SynchronousCommands do not run.

I call a batch file that sets the proxy server and then adds the windows key and then activates windows.

This does not run automatically on first boot so i end up having to manually run the script.

 

can anyone see any problems as to why this might be happening?

 

   
       
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Thanks

[Michael]

You could try moving the file to the C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep directory or you can specify the key and proxy settings in master images (as I do) and you can run Sysprep without the script.

[reggiep]

You could try moving the file to the C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep directory or you can specify the key and proxy settings in master images (as I do) and you can run Sysprep without the script.

 

Hi Michael, could you explain how you specify the key and proxy in a master image? I thought those settings were lost on a sysprep?

[Michael]

You just specify proxy settings and exceptions as you would normally. Sysprep won't remove these.

 

As for your Windows key, you can specify a KMS or MAK in your answer file. Have a look here at my working answer file.

[ChrisMiles]

If you still have problems, move your script to C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete.cmd and remove the synchronous commands.