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Run the Sysprep Tool on Windows 2003 R2

After you configure the Sysprep tool installation, run the Sysprep tool.

Follow these steps:

1. Locate and open the following CAB file:

   \SUPPORT\TOOLS\DEPLOY.CAB
   

2. Select all files contained in the CAB file and copy them to the following location: %SystemDrive%\Sysprep (normally C:\Sysprep).

   Note: Do not change the directory name.

3. Change to the Sysprep directory and run:

   sysprep -quiet -reseal -mini -forceshutdown