When i use sysprep I use the <FirstLogonCommands> to run a script to install some software when the machine is exiting sysprep.  I notice in 8.1 that the "Almost Ready" Don't turn off your PC screen sits on top when the script is executing.  If there is a prompt or something wrong with the script, no one will know because this screen never goes away until the <FirstLogonCommands> script has finished.  Is there a way I can disable this screen or did sysprep change where i can launch my script after this screen has gone away?

 

Thanks,

Hi,

<FirstLogonCommand> script is usually used for some tiny settings.

We'd suggest you install the software in Audit mode, then capture the image to deploy.

The detailed information, please refer to the following article:

Audit Mode Overview

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/library/hh824891.aspx

Sorry but Audit mode wont help me. My images are dynamic and certain software needs to be installed based off certain criterial. For example a Laptop would get VPN software and a Desktop wouldn't. If i installed via audit like you suggest i would have to manage 2 seperate images which I would rather not manage.  I been using this same method since Windows XP and I am not saying its broke. The piece that has changed is the overlaying screen that Windows is telling me that is it getting the machine ready.  I just want to know if that screen can be disabled, not change my whole process.  Thanks,

Hi,

Sorry, As far as i know, it's impossible for us unless capturing the different image. It's by des

Im also seeing this issue with an MDT 2013 with an inplace computer refresh. The surface pro hangs at "almostready" for 10 minutes after the MDT task sequence has completed.

Super annoying adding that deployment time if a customer is waiting.