| Program/Tool |
Description |
Updated |
|---|
| Windows 8 Language Interface Packs |
Provides partially translated versions of the most widely used areas of Windows. |
11/2/12 |
| Windows Server 2012 Language Packs |
Provides a multilingual user interface in a Windows Server 2012 environment. |
10/9/12 |
| Express Deployment Tool 1.2.5 |
Deploy Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Small Business Server 2011, Windows Storage Server, Microsoft Office 2010, PC Essentials, Microsoft Security Essentials, Skype, and selected third-party applications onto new PCs. |
7/5/12 |
| Windows 7 Value Pack |
Consolidates Microsoft Security Essentials, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials, IE9, Skype, and Windows 7 Language Interface Packs into one DVD to easily preinstall onto your customer PCs. |
6/13/12 |
| Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 |
Includes all previously released updates since Service Pack (SP1), supports new types of hardware, and adds support for several emerging standards. |
7/6/11 |
| Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 |
Includes previous updates delivered over Windows Updates as well as continuing incremental updates based on customer feedback. Also includes enhanced virtualization features. |
2/22/11 |
| Windows 7 Language Interface Packs |
Provides partially translated versions of the most widely used areas of Windows. |
5/26/10 |
| Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC Update |
Enables PCs without hardware virtualization to take advantage of Windows XP Mode. Install this update with the Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC software. |
3/18/10 |
| Windows Application Compatibility Update |
Improves the compatibility experience in Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008. |
2/23/10 |
| Windows XP Mode |
Enables you to run legacy Windows XP applications directly from the Windows 7 desktop. |
10/12/09 |
| Windows Virtual PC |
Enables you to run legacy Windows XP applications directly from the Windows 7 desktop. |
10/12/09 |
| Windows Server 2008 Language Interface Packs |
Provides partially translated versions of the most widely used areas of Windows Server 2008. |
2/6/08 |
| OPKs |
Description |
Updated |
|---|
| Internet Explorer 10 OPK |
Tools and supporting documentation to preinstall Windows Internet Explorer 10 in 95 languages. |
3/28/13 |
| Microsoft Office Single Image v15.1 OPK |
Tools, documentation, and product files for preloading Office 2013 on new PCs. |
2/28/13 |
| Windows Essentials 2012 OPK |
Updated tools to preinstall Windows Essentials 2012 on new PCs. |
11/16/12 |
| Skype OPK |
Installer application and instructions to silently install Skype for customers. |
10/26/12 |
| Windows 8 Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) |
Includes tools and documentation to customize and deploy Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 operating systems to new computers and servers. |
9/21/12 |
| Bing Bar 7.1 OPK |
Installer application and instructions to silently install Bing Bar for customers. |
3/30/12 |
| Microsoft Security Essentials 2 SP1 OPK |
Tools and supporting documentation to preinstall Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Service Pack 1 on Windows 7-based PCs. |
6/27/11 |
| Windows Server Solutions OPK |
Tools and supporting documentation to preinstall Windows SBS 2011 Essentials, Windows Home Server 2011, and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. |
4/6/11 |
| Windows SBS 2011 Standard OPK |
Tools and documentation to preinstall the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard operating system. |
12/28/10 |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 OPK |
Updated tools to preinstall .NET 4.0 Framework, an integral Windows component that supports building and running applications and XML web services. |
12/15/10 |
| Windows 7 OPK |
Tools and supporting documentation to help you preinstall Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1, or Windows Server 2008. |
10/12/09 |
| Windows XP Mode OPK |
Tools and supporting documentation to help you preinstall Windows XP Mode. |
10/12/09 |
| 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. |
5/25/09 |
| 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 |
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition for Small Business OPK helps simplify the preinstallation process. |
10/31/08 |
| Windows SBS 2008 OPK |
Helps you preinstall the Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 server software on new PCs. |
8/29/08 |
| Windows Home Server OPK |
Helps you preinstall the Windows Home Server operating system on new computers for distribution to end users. |
8/6/08 |
| Tool |
Description |
|---|
| Office Single Image V15.1 OPK Guide.pdf 569 KB |
Instructions on how to preload Microsoft Office 2013 on new computers for distribution to end users. |
| Windows 8 ADK training and documentation |
These training documents provide step-by-step guidance for preinstalling Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. |
| Deploying Windows 8 video demos |
Demonstration videos and video transcripts provide information about how to deploy Windows 8 using the Windows ADK tools. |
| System Builder Basics |
OOPK expert James Kahle offers a practical introduction to using the Windows OPK, along with tips and tricks. |
Express Deployment Tool User’s Guide
.pdf 6.4 MB |
Instructions for deploying Windows-based PCs with the Express Deployment Tool, including Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Small Business Server 2011, Windows Home Server, Windows Storage Server, Office 2010 , PC Essentials, Microsoft Security Essentials, and Internet Explorer. |
Hard Disk Recovery Solution
.pdf 1.8 MB |
This solution enables Windows 7 to recover from most known causes for unbootable systems. |
| Windows 7 OPK Videos and Labs |
These training documents and videos provide step-by-step guidance for preinstalling Windows 7. |
Quick Start for System Builders
.pdf 116 KB |
This guide provides instructions for a Windows installation that meets minimum legal requirements. |
Step-by-Step: Basic Windows Deployment for OEMs
.pdf 195 KB |
This guide is ideal for new users who want to learn the basics of Windows deployment. |
Skype Deployment Guide
.pdf 420 KB |
Instructions for preinstalling Skype onto new PCs for distribution to end customers. |
Microsoft Security Essentials Deployment Guide
.pdf 1.6 MB |
Instructions for preinstalling Microsoft Security Essentials version 2.0 Service Pack 1 onto new PCs for distribution to end customers. |
Windows Essentials Deployment Guide
.pdf 1.1 MB |
This guide explains how to use the set of tools and documentation within the Windows Essentials 2012 OPK to download, configure, and install Windows Live programs. |
Bing Bar Deployment Guide
.pdf 1.32 MB |
Instructions and requirements to preinstall Bing Bar onto new PCs. |
Internet Explorer 9 Installation and User Experience Guidelines
.pdf 358 KB |
Instructions for preinstalling Windows Internet Explorer 9 and user experience guidelines. |
Labeling the Click-to-Run Virtual Drive
.pdf 1.2 MB |
New technology hosts Office Starter 2010 files in a virtualized application space that users cannot access but is visible in Windows Explorer. |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 OPK User’s Guide
.zip 212 KB |
Information on how to preinstall and customize Windows SBS 2008, plus tips for using the OPK. |
Windows Home Server OPK User's Guide
.pdf 498 KB |
Information that a system builder must use to install Windows Home Server. |
Getting Started Guide: Windows Home Server
.pdf 3.8 MB |
Information about installing and configuring Microsoft Windows Home Server. |
| Tool |
Description |
|---|
| Internet Explorer |
Download the latest version of the browser, and benefit from the secure and enhanced experience this version provides. |
| Bing Bar |
Search; connect with Facebook; check Hotmail, Gmail, and Yahoo! Mail; and experience other great features. |
| Microsoft Security Essentials |
Download site for the latest version of this free tool that protects computers against viruses, spyware, and malware. |
| Windows Essentials |
One download includes free programs from Microsoft for activities that customers perform frequently on the desktop: touching up photos with Photo Gallery, creating personal movies with MovieMaker, and accessing versatile cloud storage with SkyDrive. |
| Windows 8 apps |
Customize Windows 8 PCs with apps from the Windows Store. |
| Windows Media Center |
Get the Windows Media Center launcher and learn what you need to know to get the most from Windows Media Center. |
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