How to Fix Sysprep’s Fatal Error?

by Alexa Is McAfee Cloud

Windows is packed with countless underlying tools to enhance its functionality, and one such tool is the System Preparation Tool. However, there are times when you can face an issue like “a fatal error occurred while trying to Sysprep the machine” might appear on your screen. If you are facing it as well, then the blog can help you out. So, here are the steps to fix the error.

Edit SkipRearm Key

In case you intend to edit the SkipRearm key, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

Hold the Win + R keys at the same time on your system to launch the Run section.
After that, input ‘regedit’ into it and select the OK button to launch the Registry Editor.
Reach the Windows Registry Editor and go to the pursuing location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionSoftwareProtectionPlatform.
Go to the right-hand side panel and find the SkipRearm button.
You should twice click on the SkipRearm button to launch the Properties.
Navigate to the Value data section and input 1 then select the OK button.
Now, shut the Registry Editor and check whether the error is solved.

Edit CleanupState and GeneralizationState Keys

If the users are trying to edit GeneralizationState and CleanupState keys, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

Hold the Win + R keys at the same time on your system to launch the Run section.
Thereafter, input ‘regedit’ into it and select the OK button to launch the Registry Editor.
In the Windows Registry Editor and go to the pursuing location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMSetupStatusSysprepStatus.
Go to the right-hand side panel and find then twice click on the ‘GeneraliazationState’ button.
Reach the Value data section and input 7, then select the Ok button.
In case you cannot locate the ‘CleanupState’ button, skip the directions.
Now, launch the ‘System Preparation Tool’ and look for any enhancements.

Fix Windows 10 Image

In case you intend to fix Windows 10 image, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

Hold the Win button to show the search bar.
Thereafter, input ‘cmd’ into it and select the OK button.
Select the Command Prompt, and right-click on it, then choose Run as Administrator.
Go to the command prompt, type the pursuing command, and press the Enter key: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth.
The over mentioned will execute an instant health check and identify it. There is any data corruption that requires repairing.
In case any problems are identified, you should rebuild the Windows image through the pursuing command: ‘DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.’
The procedure may take some time to finish.
Upon finishing point, it will show a success notification.
Now, shut the command prompt and begin the System Preparation Tool.

Uninstalling MSDTC

If the users are trying to uninstall MSDTC, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

You should click on the Start logo on your system.
After that, input ‘cmd’ onto it.
Then reach the Command Prompt, and right-click on it, then choose the Run as Administrator.
Go to the Command Prompt and input the pursuing command and press the Enter key: msdtc -uninstall.
The over command will uninstall the server.
If you would like to reinstall the service, input the pursuing command, and press the Enter key: msdtc -install.
Now, launch the ‘System Preparation Tool.’

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