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| 575672 | 2007-08-02 20:50:00 | I have a dvd here called "Windows XP OEM Preinstallation Kit" Does anyone know what it's supposed to do? And is it of any use to me? |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 575673 | 2007-08-02 20:53:00 | Found this (www.microsoft.com), and this (download.microsoft.com/download/E/B/A/EBA1050F-A31D-436B-9281-92CDFEAE4B45/OPK-preinstall-intro.doc) about it...Remember, Google is your friend ;) | wratterus (105) | ||
| 575674 | 2007-08-02 21:06:00 | It's only for OEMs who want to setup an image of Windows XP to make it easier when building new machines. There is nothing of any real use on the disc to the end user. |
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| 575675 | 2007-08-02 21:09:00 | I read all that...what does it translate to in Engrish? | SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 575676 | 2007-08-02 22:02:00 | It means that it makes it easier for PC makers to install Windows XP. You use the Pre-installation Kit disc to make an image of Windows XP, setup as you want it with correct drivers etc etc, which is stored on workshop PC somewhere. Once you have built a new machine you do a network boot, or usb or fdd depending on how you feel :), which then does the windows xp install without you having to enter in any details. Once it is finished you can make any changes needed to XP, like installing office, using audit mode and then shut the PC down. It is now ready for the end user. |
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