SkipRearm
[This documentation is preliminary and is subject to change.]
SkipRearm specifies whether to run the Windows® Software Licensing Rearm program.
Important
This setting has been removed in Windows 8. This setting was deprecated in Windows® 7.
This information is for reference only.
Rearming a computer restores the Windows operating system to the original licensing state. All licensing and registry data that is related to activation is either removed or reset. Any grace-period timers are reset as well.
Values
0 |
Specifies that the computer will be rearmed, restoring the computer to the original, out-of-box state. All activation-related licensing and registry data is removed or reset, and any grace-period timers are also reset. This is the default value. |
1 |
Specifies that the computer will not be rearmed and the computer will not be restored to its original, out-of-box state. All activation-related licensing and registry data will remain and will not be reset. Similarly, any grace-period timers are not reset.
Note
Before running the Sysprep command for the final time to deploy the computer, rearm the computer by setting the |
Valid configuration passes
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Applies to
| Windows edition | Windows for x86-based computers | Windows for x64-based computers |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Technical Preview for desktop editions (Home, Pro, and Enterprise) | x86 | amd64 |