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image a HP DC7700 sff computer

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by srose

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After I configure a HP DC7700 sff computer with all the software that I need, I run sysprep and store the image to a server. I then pull the image back down to another DC7700 and the problem that I am running into is that I am unable to activate Windows XP. I enter the activation code from lid of that computer and the activation screen just sits there. It does not say successful or failed. ALL I have is a blue activation screen. I have been able to image previous model HP sff computers but this model is being shipped with a preactivated OS.

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by charliespencer

When you ran sysprep before you made the image, did you remember to check the option to reset the key? If not, try the key from the original machine and see if that helps. If it does, run sysprep again and create another image.

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