Symantec 10024709 User Manual

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Updating Security Identifiers (SIDs) and computer names
Making SID changes with Ghost Walker on Windows NT-based clients

Client computers must be uniquely identified to operate on a network. This is 
achieved using the Security Identifier (SID) and computer name. When you 
restore an image onto a number of client computers, you must assign unique 
identifiers as part of the task. You can use the Ghost Walker utility to do this.

Norton Ghost Walker capabilities

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Runs in native DOS, allowing the SID to be changed without an additional 
restart following a clone operation.

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Alters the computer SID to a unique and randomly generated value.

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Alters the SIDs of all local workstation users present on the operating system 
installation.

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Alters all local workstation user SIDs in Access Control Lists (ACLs) for file 
and registry objects so that local users retain user profiles and access rights.

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Alters computer names for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, XP, and 2000 operating 
systems.

Norton Ghost Walker limitations

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Computer name change functionality is limited. The new name must contain 
the same number of characters as the original.

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Not officially endorsed by Microsoft.