I create the image, then run c windows\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe. I choose OOBE, Generalize, and shutdown. Once the computer syspreps and shuts down, I capture the image using Acronis - you could ...

I wanted to use it to replace a 500GB spinning drive and I had still had the factory sysprep drive. I had cloned it thinking I'll use it later. Was a good idea at the time. Now here's the thing, it's ...