Sysprep Backup/Restore - Lenovo ThinkCentre A62 Deployment Manual

In the Rescue and Recovery ADM file, there is an option to configure the Schedule
Task 1 and Schedule Task 2 settings. The following registry keys must be added for
the scheduled tasks:
v For Schedule Task 1, this key is HKLM\Software\Lenovo\Scheduler\tasks\
task1
v For Schedule Task 2, this key is HKLM\Software\Lenovo\Scheduler\tasks\
task2
Note: If the task needs to be shown, add the DWORD value name TaskShow and
set the value to 1 in this key. By default, tasks are hidden.

Sysprep Backup/Restore

Sysprep Backup/Restore is performed by using the RRCMD parameter. For
instructions on RRCMD, see "RRCMD command-line interface" on page 61.
Sysprep backup changes in Windows 7
The Sysprep backup operation in Windows 7 is different from that in Windows XP
or Windows Vista. This is due to the new version Windows RE built from
Windows 7. You can download the accessory package from the Lenovo Support
Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/
document.do?lndocid=MIGR-4Q2QAK, and follow the steps to perform the correct
Sysprep backup operation through Generalize option.
Overview of Windows RE (Recovery Environment) installation process in
Windows 7
Unlike Windows Vista, Windows RE has been installed to the Windows 7
operating system. On a system installed using the setup.exe file, prior to OOBE
(Out-Of-Box Experience), the default Windows RE image (winre.wim) is located in
the \Windows\System32\Recovery subdirectory. However, once the user
completes OOBE, the following will happen:
1. A Recovery folder is created on the system partition (C partition).
2. The WinRE.wim file is moved to C:\Recovery\(Subdirectory).
3. An OS Loader entry is created for Windows RE in the BCD (Boot
Configuration Data).
4. The RecoverySequence setting is created in the Windows 7 object in the BCD.
5. Other (undocumented) configuration files are updated.
These steps enable Windows RE on the Windows 7 operating system. Conversely,
when using the System Preparation Tool with the Generalize option, a sysprep
plug-in disables Windows RE by undoing these steps. The key point here is that,
unlike Windows Vista, Windows 7 is responsible for managing various moving
parts (for example, .wim, BCD, and so on) that allow Windows RE to work
correctly. For more information about Windows RE in Windows 7, read the
document provided on the Microsoft Web site at:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744388(WS.10).aspx
Restore a Sysprep Backup
Password Persistence cannot work with Sysprep Backup/Restore, because the
Password Persistence information does not exist in a Sysprep Backup image.
Restart the system after completing a Sysprep Backup.
To restore from the Sysprep Backup, see "RRCMD command-line interface" on
page 61. Only a full restore operation can be performed with base backups that
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