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Windows XP OPK Deployment

The following documents provide everything you need to complete both a Windows XP deployment. Topics include: benefits of using the OPK, preparation, detailed deployment instructions, and additional resources. You can also customize your installation by adding branding, technical support information, and customized applications.

To select and download an OPK, see Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Kits.

Topic	Description
Windows XP OPK Deployment Guide .pdf 1.1 MB \| .xps 1.2 MB	Complete, detailed installation instructions for Windows XP deployment, including use of Sysprep and Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE)
Windows XP SP2 / Windows Server 2003 .pdf 703 KB	Guide to preinstalling Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the Windows Server 2003 system using the OPK
Windows XP MCE .pdf 389 KB	Guide to preinstalling Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 using the OPK
Windows Small Business Server .pdf 1.0 MB	Guide to preinstalling Windows Small Business Server 2003 using the OPK on new computers for distribution to end users
Licensing	Describes and simplifies the OEM System Builder License agreement
Windows XP Technical Resources	Learn how to obtain and manage Windows updates.
Downloads and Updates	Get software releases for preinstallation, OEM Preinstallation Kits, updates, and hotfixes.
System Builder Bypass Tool	Download and install critical updates on new PCs without the Windows Genuine Advantage requirement to activate or validate Windows.
Resolving WGA Validation Issues When Updating Customer PCs	Find out how to get required Window Genuine Advantage validation required prior to downloading Windows updates.
Hard Disk Recovery Solutions	System builders have the option of offering their customers a hard disk-based recovery solution for most versions of Windows, including Windows XP.
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.