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Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Kits
OEM Preinstallation Kits (OPKs) for system builders simplify the rollout of operating systems to systems you build. You can also customize your installation by adding branding, technical support information, and customized applications.
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OEM Preinstallation Kits for System Builders

OPK/OPK Tool Description Updated
Windows 7 OPK Tools and supporting documentation to help you preinstall Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008. 10/12/09
Windows XP Mode OPK Tools and supporting documentation to help you preinstall Windows XP Mode. 10/12/09
Windows Live OPK Updated tools to preinstall Windows Live on new PCs. 08/25/09
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition for Small Business SP1 OPK Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a rollup of previous cumulative updates, quick-fix engineering updates, and minor fixes for SQL Server 2008. 05/25/09
Internet Explorer 8 OPK Tools and supporting documentation to preinstall Windows Internet Explorer 8 in 25 languages for Windows Server and Windows Client. 03/27/09
Microsoft Works 9.0 and Works 8.5 OPK You must preinstall these products to allow end users to accept or reject license terms. These OPKs will help simplify preinstallation. 01/14/09
2007 Office OPK Master Kit Full version of the 2007 Microsoft Office OPK Master Kit for system builders who do not have the physical OPK Master Kit. 11/20/08
Windows HPC Server 2008 OPK Windows Server 2008 OPK tools and documentation to help you preinstall Microsoft Windows High Performance Computing Server 2008. 11/20/08
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition for Small Business OPK SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition for Small Business OPK helps simplify the preinstallation process. 10/31/08
Windows EBS 2008 OPK Tools and supporting documentation to help you preinstall Windows Essential Business Server (Windows EBS) 2008 on new systems. 10/03/08
Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 OPK Tools and supporting documentation to help you preinstall Hyper-V Server, a standalone product that provides tools and services for creating a virtualized server computing environment. 09/12/08
Windows SBS 2008 OPK Helps you preinstall the Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 server software on new PCs. 08/29/08
Windows Home Server OPK Helps you preinstall the Windows Home Server server software on new computers for distribution to end users. 08/06/08
Windows XP Service Pack 3 OPK Rollup of hotfixes and updates released since the Release to Manufacturing of Windows XP SP2. No other features or fixes are included. 05/08/08
Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 OPK Tools and supporting documentation to help you preinstall Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008. 02/06/08
.NET Framework 3.0 OPK Allows you to install the .NET Framework 1.1 and 3.0 for 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. 12/14/06
OPK eXtender Version 1.0 Allows you to create a reinstall CD for customers and a repository of drivers, customize Windows PE builds and ISOs, and more. For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 only. 06/15/06
Windows XP Media Center Extender OPK Intended for use with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Update Rollup 2 documentation. 03/01/06
Windows XP Service Pack 2 / Windows Server 2003 OPK Can be used for all deployments of Windows XP, including Windows XP SP2, as well as Windows Server 2003. 02/20/06
Windows XP Service Pack 2 OPK Helps you preinstall Windows XP SP2 on systems you build. 09/16/05

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Preinstallation Guides

Windows 7
  • Quick Start for System Builders
    .pdf 116 KB
    This guide is for new users and provides instructions for a Windows installation that meets minimum legal requirements.
  • Windows OPK Documentation
    .zip 9.8 MB
    Provides instructions for using the OPK to install, customize, and deploy Windows 7.

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Windows Vista
  • Windows Vista OPK Deployment
    In-depth preinstallation guidance covers OPK benefits, preparation, deployment instructions, and additional support resources.

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Windows XP
  • Windows XP OPK Deployment
    In-depth preinstallation guidance for Windows XP that includes use of Sysprep and Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).
  • ABCs of OPK
    Update Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) OPK tools and the Setup Manager to allow deployment and add updates and security fixes to existing configuration settings.
  • Sysprep Overview
    Tools used to prepare a computer's hard disk for disk duplication, auditing, and customer delivery.
  • Preinstalling Hotfixes
    Describes the various methods to include critical updates and fixes in a preinstallation.

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Windows Server 2008

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Windows Small Business Server 2008

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Windows Home Server
  • Windows Home Server OPK User's Guide
    .pdf 498 KB
    This document contains information that an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or system builder must use to install Windows Home Server.

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Windows HPC Server
  • Windows HPC Server 2008 Getting Started
    .pdf 211 KB
    Provides basic conceptual information and general procedures for installing a high performance computing cluster using Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition.
  • OEM Guide for Windows HPC Server 2008
    .pdf 466 KB
    This document provides procedures and guidance for the preconfiguration process of a high performance computing cluster using Windows HPC Server 2008.

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2007 Office System

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