Sysprep: resolve the error: Windows could not finish System

Symptom

After running a sysprep the following error is displayed during reboot.

Windows could not complete the system configuration. To attempt to resume configuration, restart the computer.

Resolution

When the message appears, press Shift + F10 to open a DOS prompt.

On the Hyper-V console, use the virtual keyboard of the host

Enter the following commands to launch the Windows Setup Wizard:

cd oobe
msoobe

Complete the wizard by configuring Windows, when you have finished, restart the computer it should continue to boot normally.

Romain Drouche
System Architect | MCSE: Core Infrastructure
IT infrastructure expert with over 15 years of field experience. Currently a Systems and Networks Project Manager and Information Systems Security (ISS) expert, I use my expertise to ensure the reliability and security of technological environments.

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