How can i capture windows OS with custom settings

[Eswar Koneti]

Hi,

Not sure if there is already a post existing on this but posting my question here.

 

I am looking for to capture Windows XP/windows 7 with custom settings which includes applications as well.Custom settings are like disabling the guest account,Removing the internet explorer default favorites links and many .

Which one is better or are there any easier to do this ?

 

With SCCM MDT :i can create a TS with OS install package including all required application and advertise it on to collection.Do a PXE Boot and select the TS.It does the OS install and capture the WIM on to a specified location.But i canot get the my required setting until i use the scripting in the TS for the things(bcz there are lof ot custom setting needs to be done).

 

or I can insert the CD and start the installation of OS ,once finish ,do the application install ,configure all the settings which you required.Then do a Sysprep to capture the WIM image.But when i do this,does it capture the drivers also.I want to make the WIM Image as Hardware neutral (independent of hardware models).

[Eswar Koneti]

Ohh..Have got some information that ,I can do this by using image x and sysprep.I can install OS on physical /VM without any drivers to make it as hardware nuetral,install all the applications,do custom settings and then run sysprep to capture image .Will see how it goes.