You can create an image using a virtual machine or a physical system. But, it is recommended that you use a virtual machine to create an image. Image Assist works at its best when initiated from a virtual machine. On a virtual machine, you can create a Windows image with reduced number of errors that you can use to optimize future deployments. For more information about virtual machines, see Using Image Assist Dynamic on virtual machine.
Before you begin using Image Assist, ensure that you:
Ensure that you do not install the following software, drivers, tools, or applets on your image before configuring your system. If any of the following are found, the image may not be processed successfully at the Dell factory. You must uninstall them, recapture the image, and then resubmit a compliant image. However, you can install the software, drivers, tools, or applets on your image after system configuration.