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If your business relies on building and selling world-class PCs, make sure they're powered by Windows 7. Windows 7 delivers:

Speed and performance.
Reliability and compatibility.
Reduced installation costs.
Opportunities to stand out by personalizing your customers' PC experiences.

NEW! Windows 7 OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) Now Available to Download System builders can now download the Windows 7 OPK to preinstall the Windows 7 operating system on new PCs. The OPK consists of tools and supporting documentation to help you preinstall Windows 7 more quickly and easily. It does not include Windows 7 software.

Download the Windows 7 OPK

NEW! Windows XP Mode, Windows Virtual PC OPK and Software Download Windows XP Mode allows end users to run older Windows XP applications on Windows 7 Ultimate and Professional versions. Windows XP Mode installs a virtual hard disk file that contains Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3. Windows XP Mode requires client virtualization software like Windows Virtual PC.

Learn How to Preinstall Windows 7

Windows OPK Labs and Video Training
These training documents and videos made specifically for system builders provide Windows 7 deployment information and details including:
- An introduction to the Windows 7 OPK.
- Preparing your lab environment.
- Detailed deployment instructions.
- Video demonstrations.

Windows 7 Systems Builder Sales and Technical Training: A series of learning plans designed for the unique sales and technical needs of system builders. Ranging from 100-300 level, these core courses include a high level of Windows 7 benefits and features while exploring manageability, application compatibility, and networking with Windows 7 BrandCache.

Technical Training Plan

Sales Training Plan

Core:

• Meet Windows 7 for Small Business

• Windows 7 OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) Training, Module 1, Lesson 1 - 4

• Windows 7 OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) Training, Module 2, Lesson 1 - 3

• Windows 7 Professional and Windows XP Mode for Partners

• Windows 7 - Application Compatibility

• Application Compatibility (1 of 3): Are You Breaking My Stuff Again? The Windows 7 Application Compatibility Story

Click here for these core and additional elective sessions

Core:

• Partnercast: The Road to Windows 7

• Windows 7 Professional and Windows XP Mode for Partners

• The Road to Windows 7 - Part 1 of 2

• The Road to Windows 7 - Part 2 of 2

• Plan Now or Pay Later – Why You Should Reconsider Deploying Windows Vista

Click here for these core and additional elective sessions

Save Time with the Windows 7 Rapid Deployment Method

How to Deploy Windows 7 in 10 Minutes
Using the basic features of the Windows OEM Preinstallation Kit (Windows OPK), system builders can create a simple image server based on a network share that can be used for rapid and repeatable deployment of Windows 7. If you want to start using the Windows OPK but don’t have the time or resources to learn and implement all its powerful features, this method is for you.

Technical Overview: Windows 7 Features and Fundamentals

OEM Windows 7 Technical Session from the Worldwide Partner Conference
Take a deeper dive into Windows 7 features and architecture with demos of key capabilities and fundamentals. Get key insights on advances in Windows 7 that can improve your customers' experience and satisfaction.

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