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1. #Winclone run sysprep how to#
2. #Winclone run sysprep install#
3. #Winclone run sysprep pro#
4. #Winclone run sysprep windows 8#

This limitation can cause SysPrep to fail, or to fail to boot after restoration. However, it is not a replacement for backup and any critical data should be backed up to other storage media prior to attempting these operations.Ī detailed overview of SysPrep is beyond the scope of this article, and it is important to understand that there are limitations to this method and that Windows cannot be generalized for all hardware. This allows you to "snap back" the Windows system to the pre-Sysprep state in case of issues. Run SysPrep to prepare Windows for first boot. More information on the answer file here.

#Winclone run sysprep install#

Generate an answer file using Windows System Image Manager and install in Windows\System32\Sysprep. It mitigates the problem of altering and removing Microsoft validation by creating an image of the source partition prior to running SysPrep. At first boot, the answer file will provide the configuration to Windows. To restore you can use bootcamp to blow away the old partition, then create a new partition (it will ask you for an install CD / ISO) and when it reboots to install Windows use the 'alt' key to select booting from OS X again. This utility doesn’t actually copy directly from one Boot Camp volume to another rather, it makes a disk image of your Boot Camp.

#Winclone run sysprep how to#

This document covers how to use SysPrep to prepare a Windows installation to migrate between different Mac models. I am using Winclone with Windows 7 in a 2010 Mac mini server. One solution is TwoCanoes Software’s Winclone 1.6 ( free). If you did not run sysprep prior to changing hardware, you can restore the Winclone image to the original hardware, verify that it boots, then follow the procedure for sysprep.Migrating a Boot Camp partition can be a complex undertaking, mainly due to hardware differences that can render Windows unstable on a new system. To run sysprep, follow the instructions here: Also, back up any important files prior to running sysprep by manually dragging them to an external drive. Prior to running sysprep on the original Windows installation, create a Winclone image of the Windows installation in case the sysprep operation fails and leaves the Windows installation in an unknown / unbootable state. It is recommended that you run sysprep on the original hardware prior to creating the Winclone image. If you restored the Winclone image on a different Mac (or have changed the hardware since creating the image), Windows may fail to boot due to drive related issues. If not, reformat the disk in Disk Utility and make sure the partition type is set to GUID / GPT. Select the Windows partition and verify the Partition Map Type is GPT. Click System Report and look under storage. If you have recently reformatted your disk, verify that it is GPT formatted by going to the Apple Menu and selecting "About this Mac". The BCD is located on a special partition, called the EFI partition.

Manually switch between legacy and EFI booting:Ī black screen with no cursor or an error regarding BCD usually relates to EFI booting.

#Winclone run sysprep windows 8#

If you have Windows 8 or later and have a Mac that supports EFI booting, you can try the following steps: (see  to determine what model you have)Ģ. Restore winclone image from 1 on new drive. If sysprep fails and makes the drive unbootable, restore image from 1. The process would be like this: Create Winclone image.

#Winclone run sysprep pro#

Winclone will set Windows to boot in legacy mode if either of the following is true: If you see these messages, it means that Windows is booting in "legacy" mode. "this is not a bootable disk, please insert a bootable floppy and press any key" (or other DOS type message displayed on a black screen) To troubleshooting these, try these troubleshooting tips: When restoring a Winclone image, Windows may fail to boot correctly.