Imaging Win 7
Quick question for ya all...
I just took a laptop out of the box. If I build it up using the OEM version of Win 7 pro that is on there... what would happen if I ran sysprep on it using my established answer file that uses a Win 7 pro campus license?
Would I be able to image it and then redeploy that image using my campus license without issues?
I just took a laptop out of the box. If I build it up using the OEM version of Win 7 pro that is on there... what would happen if I ran sysprep on it using my established answer file that uses a Win 7 pro campus license?
Would I be able to image it and then redeploy that image using my campus license without issues?
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That is what the campus agreement is... a volume license. I am covered legally; no worries.. been doing it for years.
I just want to know if it will work before I go setting up what will be the master machine.
I just want to know if it will work before I go setting up what will be the master machine.
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Let me be more clear.. typically I reformat a new machine and install a clean copy of windows and re-build the entire machine.
I am under time constraints and am trying to save a few hours by using the OEM that was installed by HP.
I am under time constraints and am trying to save a few hours by using the OEM that was installed by HP.
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What I would do is using your VL media, perform an upgrade installation, you would retain the drivers, pre-installed software, etc... then image from that and you'll be all set.
Not as big a time saver, but quicker than starting from scratch.
The only caveat is if your VL media doesn't have SP1, and the OEM does have it, then you'll have to either remote SP1 (if possible) or slipstream it into a new image of your VL media, or better yet download the image from the Volume License center that has SP1 included.
Not as big a time saver, but quicker than starting from scratch.
The only caveat is if your VL media doesn't have SP1, and the OEM does have it, then you'll have to either remote SP1 (if possible) or slipstream it into a new image of your VL media, or better yet download the image from the Volume License center that has SP1 included.
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Now I am faced with a decision... bite the bullet and re-install or hope i don't get bit 30 days from now...
if you move an OEM install to other hardware - there is no hope -it will bite
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Even if hardware is exactly the same?
yes, as said more than once, it is tied to that Hardware
but - you're free to try - and bite back
but - you're free to try - and bite back
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Thanks everyone.. I took the safe route and just reinstalled using my volume media.
You'd need an Enterprise Agreement or a volume license to be able to do what you're asking.