Sysprep Resets Custom Connectoid Names in My Network Places (244836)


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 Q244836

SYMPTOMS

If you use the System Preparation tool (Sysprep), any custom connectoid names that you created on the master images are reset to their default names when the image is applied to the target computers (for example, Local Area Connection or Local Area Connection n, where n is a number if more than one connection exists).

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the connectoid names are reset by the networking installation portion of the mini-setup wizard. The old connectoid names are discarded.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use the Netsh.exe tool to reset the connectoid names to the customized connectoid names by using a scripted command file and the GuiRunOnce section of the Sysprep answer file. Use the following command line as an example:

netsh.exe interface set interface name = "Local Area Connection" newname = "External Internet Connection"

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows 2000.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about how to automate a command script when you use Sysprep and the Sysprep answer file parameters, see the Microsoft Windows 2000 Resource Kit.

For additional information about Netsh.exe, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

242468 How to Use the Netsh.exe Tool and Command-Line Switches

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
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