The Express Deployment Tool (EDT) helps to quickly, easily, and correctly preinstall PCs with Office 2010 and PC Essentials. The EDT offers these benefits:
- Creates a consistent and customized end-user experience.
- Works with OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) tools to provide streamlined deployments of typical PC configurations.
- Provides the benefits of the traditional OPKs in a fraction of the time.
- Simplifies compliance with OEM System Builder license terms.
- Preinstalls Bing Bar and Windows Live Essentials along with Office 2010, as well as all major OEM product releases.
Simplify installation with the Express Deployment Tool.
For most preinstallation scenarios EDT is the right choice. However if you want to customize more variables in your operating system than the EDT allows, use the OPK tools and the installation guides.
| OEM Tool/Software |
Description |
|---|
| Office 2010 OPK |
Set of tools, documentation, and product files that assist OEMs in preloading Microsoft Office 2010 and PC Essentials on new PCs for distribution to end users. |
Technical FAQ
.pdf 720 KB |
Answers to common questions regarding Office 2010, PC Essentials, and Click-to-Run technology. |
PC Essentials for System Builders Installation Guide
.pdf 581 KB |
Information to preinstall PC Essentials components on new computers for distribution to end users including instructions for Windows Live Essentials, Bing Bar, and Bing and MSN browser defaults. |
Microsoft Office OPK Install Guide
.pdf 383 KB |
In-depth information about how to download and use the Office 2010 OPK. |
Installing the Office 2010 OPK Video
.zip 13.0 MB |
Video guidance on how to install the new Office 2010 OPK. |
| Topic |
Description |
|---|
Step-by-Step Express Deployment Tool Guide
.pdf 5.4 MB |
A predefined folder framework and toolset that simplifies how to introduce full and extensive OPK tools into their businesses. |
Hard Disk Drive Recovery
.pdf 1.8 MB |
White paper that describes how to create a hard-disk based recovery solution for Windows 7 using Windows Recovery Environment. |
Office 2010 Datasheet
.pdf 532 KB |
A summary of Office 2010 features, SKU lineup, and licensing options. |
