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generalize (Standard 7 SP1)

7/8/2014

The generalize pass of Image Builder is used to create a Windows Embedded Standard 7 reference image that can be used throughout an organization. A setting in the generalize pass enables you to automate the behavior for all deployments of this reference image. In comparison, a setting associated with the specialize configuration pass enables you to override behavior for a single, specific deployment.

When a system is generalized, specific configuration data for a given installation of Standard 7 is removed. For example, during the generalize pass, the unique security ID (SID) and other hardware-specific settings are removed from the image.

The generalize configuration pass runs only when you use the sysprep /generalize command. Answer file settings in generalize are applied to the system before sysprep generalization occurs. The system then shuts down.

The following illustration shows the generalize configuration pass.

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The next time that the system starts, the specialize pass runs immediately.

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Concepts

auditSystem
auditUser
offlineServicing
oobeSystem
specialize
windowsPE