Is there still a concern over duplicate GUIDs when cloning hard drives across comps?

I wanted to make an image of a laptop using a free program like Macrium Reflect and then use that image to replicate across 10 more of the exact same laptop. Basically so I don't have to install programs and configure each computer individually.

In the past I've heard problems about active directory seeing duplicate GUIDs and not allowing the computer's access to the network. That was a few years ago and was just wondering if that was still a valid concern when cloning drives with new operating systems and news cloning software?

If anyone who has recently cloned drives in a corporate environment can weigh in, that would be wonderful. Thank you.

 

Re: Is there still a concern over duplicate GUIDs when cloning hard drives across com

I haven't ran into any issues, personally. We use vmware and I've cloned many machines, and they were able to access the domain fine.

But, if you are concerned, you could try following this link:

http://theitbros.com/sysprep-a-windows-7-machine-–-start-to-finish