After you transfer an image to a new computer and start the computer, Windows generates a unique SID, initiates Plug and Play detection, and starts the Mini Setup Wizard. After installation finalizes, you must complete the following tasks:
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Activating Windows—For more information about this step, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #302806.
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Validating Windows XP—You can validate Windows through the Windows Genuine Advantage Web site. If you used Sysprep to prepare the computer for imaging, you will be required to validate Windows again before using Windows SteadyState.