Sysprep Fails on 20H2

Question

Bit of help on Sysprep needed. I'm trying to capture a master image from Hyper-V (Windows 10 Pro 20H2) and I'm having issues to do with the windows store apps.

I have run:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage
and
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -online | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online

and I still get this in the logs:2021-01-16 15:47:06, Error SYSPRP Package Microsoft.549981C3F5F10_1.1911.21713.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe was installed for a user, but not provisioned for all users. This package will not function properly in the sysprep image.
2021-01-16 15:47:06, Error SYSPRP Failed to remove apps for the current user: 0x80073cf2.
2021-01-16 15:47:06, Error SYSPRP Exit code of RemoveAllApps thread was 0x3cf2.
2021-01-16 15:47:06, Error SYSPRP ActionPlatform::LaunchModule: Failure occurred while executing 'SysprepGeneralizeValidate' from C:\Windows\System32\AppxSysprep.dll; dwRet = 0x3cf2
2021-01-16 15:47:06, Error SYSPRP SysprepSession::Validate: Error in validating actions from C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\ActionFiles\Generalize.xml; dwRet = 0x3cf2
2021-01-16 15:47:06, Error SYSPRP RunPlatformActions:Failed while validating Sysprep session actions; dwRet = 0x3cf2
2021-01-16 15:47:06, Error [0x0f0070] SYSPRP RunDlls:An error occurred while running registry sysprep DLLs, halting sysprep execution. dwRet = 0x3cf2
2021-01-16 15:47:06, Error [0x0f00d8] SYSPRP WinMain:Hit failure while pre-validate sysprep generalize internal providers; hr = 0x80073cf2

I cannot uninstall this package individually either, help would be much appreciated.

Joe

Answer 1

I am running into this issue as well, where the resolution steps found in this article (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/sysprep-fails-remove-or-update-store-apps) do not solve the issue.

Edit: Solution (for now), copied from my comment below.

I have been able to successfully get sysprep to work BUT it required that I never open the start menu. Win + X and Powershell are your friend. The issue is specifically opening the Windows Start menu because that kicks off all the Windows Store/Appx Updates on the machine. You CAN use file explorer and what not. I have a theory that you could probably also use the Cortana Search (by click the Magnifying Glass icon and NOT the start menu) as well; but haven't tested that yet.

Answer 2

Hi,

Installing new Microsoft Store apps or updating your existing Microsoft Store apps before generalizing a Windows image will cause Sysprep to fail. Sysprep /generalize requires that all apps are provisioned for all users; however, when you update an app from the Microsoft Store, that app becomes tied to the logged in user account.
The following error appears in the Sysprep log files (located at %WINDIR%\System32\Sysprep\Panther):
<package name> was installed for a user, but not provisioned for all users. This package will not function properly in the sysprep image.

So I think uninstalling Microsoft Store apps or the updates before you run Sysprep is a must. The apps might be updated automatically or new apps were installed on the PC.

After you uninstall the apps or the updates, if the issue persists, please let us know and we will continue to help you with the issue.

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Answer 3

Hello, It generally occurs when the Store Apps (Appx package) is installed for a particular user account and is not available for other users.

How you performing the capture manually or Task Sequence? Make sure to use one account to avoid such issue.

Explore this guide - https://www.anoopcnair.com/sysprep-capture-windows-10-image-using-dism/

Answer 4

If the package/application is not needed, uninstall the package and sysprep should run.

Answer 5

Hi,

The issue you are facing is a known issue. Please follow the resolution in Sysprep fails after you remove or update Microsoft Store apps that include built-in Windows images to troubleshoot.

I have run:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage
and
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -online | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online

It seems that you have tried some troubleshooting. Please try the resolution step by step. If the resolution still doesn't work, perhaps you need to uninstall the packages before sysprep is run.

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