Procedure 4.28. Sealing a Windows XP Template

1. Download sysprep to the virtual machine to be used as a template.
   The Windows XP Sysprep tool is available at http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=11282
2. Create a new directory: c:\sysprep.
3. Open the deploy.cab file and add its contents to c:\sysprep.
4. Execute sysprep.exe from within the folder and click OK on the welcome message to display the Sysprep tool.
5. Select the following check boxes:

   • Don't reset grace period for activation
   • Use Mini-Setup
6. Ensure that the shutdown mode is set to Shut down and click Reseal.
7. Acknowledge the pop-up window to complete the sealing process; the virtual machine shuts down automatically upon completion.