deploying XP on 10 Pc's

[littlechef]

HI guys, I want to deploy a 10 licience version of XP pro on 10 PC's. The hardware, software etc will all be the same on each machine. The only thing I need to change will be the user account ( one on each) and the computer name.
Is there an easier way of doing it other than sysprep ( just seems long winded to me) if not can anyone direct me to a non tech guide for sysprep please ..
I thought about using Ghost but I'm not sure if this will be messy .. i.e. initially they will have the same id etc as the first machine ...
many thanks
glenn

 

[linney]

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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302577

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