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AVGPREP 9.0
Program for Computer Configuration Cloning Support
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Contents
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1. AVGPREP Program
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2. The Process of Cloning
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2.1 Setting the default AVG configuration
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2.2 Using the AVGPREP program
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2.3 Using the Sysprep Tool
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1. AVGPREP Program
AVGPREP 9.0 is a program intended primarily for administrators of large networks who
may need to clone the c omputer’s preset configuration to many PCs at once. This can
be performed with use of the Sysprep tool.
The AVG license number is restricted to one computer only. During c loning the saved
license data saved is devalued, and the AVG on the target stations reports the license
number to be invalid.
To avoid this problem use the AVGPREP 9.0 program. Before you start cloning the
default configuration of the source computer with the help of Sysprep, it is necessary
to use the AVGPREP 9.0 program that creates a temporary avgprep.dat file, and with
its use secures the automatic license c orrection on the target stations.
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2. The Process of Cloning
If you want to clone the configuration of a computer to more PCs without reregistering every AVG installation on the target stations, follow these steps:
2.1. Setting the default AVG configuration
Set the complete configuration intended for cloning on the source computer. The
target stations will be installed with exactly the same settings, and the AVG license
number used for the source station installation will be copied to all target stations!
2.2. Using the AVGPREP program
The AVGPREP 9.0 program is available on the AVG installation CD, or you can
download it from this section of the AVG website.
To launch AVGPREP 9.0 use the program’s exec utable file. You can launch it either
directly with the specific parameter (simply use the last four characters of the license
number without a slash or a dash), or in the interactive mode where you will be invited
to specify the last four characters of the license number. Program will close
automatically.
Run the AVGPREP 9.0 program to create the avgprep.dat temporary file into the %
allusersprofile%\Avg9 directory. The AVGPREP 9.0 program functionality is conditioned
by the AVG installation (with the valid license number) on the source computer.
To avoid the AVGPREP 9.0 program misapplying, it is nec essary to enter the last four
characters of the current license number (or the complete license number) to be able
to create the avgprep.dat file. The generated file is then used in fully automatic
mode, and the administrator does not have to deal with it any more.
2.3. Using the Sysprep Tool
With the help of Sysprep (or an alternative tool) create the sourc e c omputer image (
image of your disk), and c lone its configuration to the target stations. Once the image
is cloned to the target computers, the ProductId changes, and the AVG licenses will
be automatically corrected using the avgprep.dat file, and the file itself will be
removed.
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