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JeffCote
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Customization Template (MS Product ID)

I'm trying to create a customization template for Windows 2003. I have a VOL Product-ID and I built my template using the Select Windows 2003 CD.

I know the code is going because I use it all the time.

I've tried entering the code in with spaces, no spaces, and hashes (-). When I boot a newly created guest it always prompts me for the product-ID.

How is everything successfully doing this?

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kucharski
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I have created multiple of templates and I always enter the dashes during the customization stage. Are you sure you are waiting long enough during the sysprep stage? Also, what version of the Virtual Center are you using?

Michael

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JeffCote
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I'm using VC version 2.0.1.

I'm not sure what you mean by waiting long enough. Is it normal to see a blank product code screen? If so, how long does it take to go through?

thx

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kucharski
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Once you deploy the virtual machine from the template and then you power on the virtual machine. Once it comes to the product key during sysprep I have seen it take several minutes at that screen to enter in the key but it then continues onward.

Michael

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