How to Run Sysprep in Windows 10/11?

Sysprep: Detailed explanation and usage of Windows system preparation tools

This article will provide a detailed description of the role of the Windows System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) and how to prepare a system image manually or via a command prompt on a Windows 10/11 system.

What is Sysprep?

Sysprep, a system preparation tool, is used to copy, test and deliver new Windows operating system installations based on existing installations. It generalizes the Windows system by removing security identifiers (SIDs) and other computer-specific information.

What is SID? Each time Windows is installed on the computer, the operating system assigns a security identifier (SID) to that particular installation. If you intend to create a system image to install the same operating system on multiple computers, the SID information is also copied to other devices.

If multiple computers on the same network have the same SID, it can cause some problems. In this case, you can run Sysprep to clear the SID or GUID information. When running Sysprep, you can configure whether the PC starts in audit mode or "Experience Out of the Box".

How to run Sysprep on Windows 10/11?

Run Sysprep manually:

Step 1: Press Win R to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Type sysprep and press Enter to find C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep folder.

Step 3: Double-click the sysprep executable file > check Generalization > select Shutdown from the "Shutdown Options" drop-down menu > click "OK" to save the changes. The computer will then generalize the image and shut down.

Run Sysprep from the command prompt:

Step 1: Start the command prompt as administrator.

Step 2: In the command window, type %windir%\System32\Sysprep\sysprep.exe /oobe /reboot and press Enter.

Recommendation: Use MiniTool ShadowMaker regularly to back up your computer

After deploying the system image to multiple devices, it is necessary to regularly back up your data using MiniTool ShadowMaker. MiniTool ShadowMaker stands out among its peers on the market.

This free Windows backup software supports backup files, folders, systems, disks, and partitions on Windows 11/10/8/7. When your computer suffers from unexpected data loss, you can easily restore your data using backup.

Step 1: Launch MiniTool ShadowMaker and go to the Backup page.

Step 2: In this page, you can select the item you want to back up in Source. For the target path, go to Target. Here, it is best to choose an external hard drive or a USB flash drive.

Step 3: After making the selection, click Backup Now to start the process immediately.

Conclusion

This article explains the definition of Sysprep and how to use Sysprep on Windows devices. More importantly, we introduce you to a convenient tool called MiniTool ShadowMaker to back up your data. Get the free trial now and give it a try!

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