Microsoft KB Archive/318521

= PRB: Mapped Network Drives May Remain After You Run Sysprep =

PSS ID Number: 318521

Article Last Modified on 2/25/2002

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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This article was previously published under Q318521



SYMPTOMS
When a mapped network drive is left connected to a system before you run the Sysprep.exe tool, that network drive may still be connected after you complete the Out Of Box Experience (OOBE).



CAUSE
Sysprep does not remove network drives that are set to reconnect. This is by design so that network administrators can have network drives that are already mapped within their Sysprep images.



Steps to Reproduce Problem
 Use the Original Equipment Manufacturer pre-install kit (OPK) to perform unattended installation of Windows XP Professional. While the system is in audit mode, map three or more network drives to the test system. Ensure that the Reconnect at Logon check box is selected. Run the following command:

sysprep -reseal

 Allow the system to shut down. Restart the system, and complete the Windows Welcome (Out of Box Experience). Notice that at least one of the mapped drives is still present after OOBE.

NOTE: If you do not want a mapped network drive in the final image after Sysprep, disconnect the network drive before you run the sysprep -reseal command.

Additional query words: Network OPK mapped drives

Keywords: kbprb KB318521

Technology: kbWinXPPro kbWinXPProSearch kbWinXPSearch

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