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For Windows Vista, the license is affixed to the outside of the OEM System Builder packs and covers a system builder's rights to distribute the software. The information below will help clarify certain terms of the license.

Opened Pack
When you open the pack, you agree to the license terms and must preinstall the license for Windows desktop software onto a fully assembled PC's hard drive using the OPK.
Unopened Pack
If you don't open the pack, you can deliver the unopened pack to another system builder—an OEM, assembler, refurbisher, or preinstaller of software on computer systems.
End User Distribution
System builder software packs should not be distributed to end users. Software is preinstalled onto PCs, and the individual software license—located in the pack—must be given to the customer. Individual software licenses may include a COA, media, and a manual.
System Builder Software: Not for Legalization
The Get Genuine Kit for Windows Vista and Windows XP—not OEM System Builder software—is the proper channel legalization solution for existing PCs. Get details.

An additional small change was recently made to the System Builder License that ships on all System Builder channel packs:

  • The definition of a PC now includes the Classmate PC (CMPC), which boots and runs on a 2-GB internally mounted NAND drive.
  • The CMPC was designed by Intel specifically for students, at an affordable price point for schools in emerging markets, and supports Windows or Linux.
New Packaging

Based on partner feedback and the need to create worldwide consistency, there is a newly designed
1-pack.

New outer packaging
System Builder License
Two red "break-the-seal" labels, one on each side; text on back lists high-level distribution requirements
Inside sleeve is DVD case for DVD SKUs
Hologram DVD is inside DVD case
COA bar code label is affixed to back of DVD case



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