Computer Reboots When Preparing a Drive for Deployment Using Syspart (228110)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q228110

SYMPTOMS

When you install Windows 2000 using Winnt32.exe with the /syspart switch, the computer automatically reboots after the file copy phase is finished.

RESOLUTION

To prevent this behavior from occurring, add the /noreboot switch to your command. For example

winnt32.exe /tempdrive:d /syspart /noreboot


where d is the drive being prepared for deployment.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The /syspart switch is used to create preinstalled hard disk deployments.

For more information about Windows 2000 deployment, please see the following Microsoft Windows 2000 Deployment site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/professional/deploy/deploying/deployguide.asp

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbsetup KB228110
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