| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Removes unique system identifiers (SID, drivers, logs) | | OOBE | Forces “Out-of-Box Experience” on next boot | | Shutdown after execution | Prepares image for capture | | Product key injection | Add a generic or volume license key | | Unattended support | Basic answer file integration | | Portable | No leftover files on host machine |
| Tool | Best For | Learning Curve | |------|----------|----------------| | | Simple, scripted deployments | High (XML editing) | | Easy Sysprep 3.1.2 | GUI-driven, portable, driver cleaning | Low | | SmartDeploy | Enterprise with paid support | Medium | | FOG Project | Linux-based, open-source imaging | High | Easy Sysprep 3.1.2 Portable