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Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System

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    If you have already run your Autodesk product on the master computer, the master computer should be properly cleaned before creating a master image.

    To clean a master computer and restore the operating system

    1. Clean the hard drive, including the boot sector.

      For example, if you use Norton’s GDISK utility, use the following command:

      gdisk 1 /diskwipe

      Where 1 is the hard disk that is being wiped.

      NoteIf you use a utility other than Norton Ghost, make sure that it cleans the boot sector; otherwise, you will not be able to activate Autodesk products.
    2. Create a new partition and use the restore disc or product media to install the operating system.