To Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System

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

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

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

    gdisk 1 /diskwipe

    Where 1 is the hard disk that is being wiped.

    Note: If 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.