How to Extend the Life of Windows XP Applications Windows XP Mode allows many legacy applications to run from the Windows 7 desktop.	Create a Windows 7 Hard Disk Recovery Solution  .pdf 1.8 MB This solution enables Windows 7 to recover from most known causes for unbootable systems.
Windows 7 SP1 Available Now Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) provides updates for both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 products.	Turn Hours into Minutes with Express Deployment Tool This tool simplifies preinstallation and helps you realize the benefits of the traditional OPK in a fraction of the time.

The Express Deployment Tool (EDT) helps to quickly, easily, and correctly preinstall PCs with genuine Windows. 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 selected third-party applications and all major OEM product releases.
• Includes preinstallation of Windows 7 and optional preinstallation for the following Microsoft operating systems, server software, and applications:
  • Office 2010
  • Windows Live Essentials
  • Bing Bar
  • Microsoft Security Essentials
  • Internet Explorer
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard
  • Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials
  • Windows Home Server
  • Windows Storage Server

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Windows OPK Labs and Video Training
These training documents and videos made specifically for system builders provide information about how to deploy Windows 7.

System Builder Basics
In this 10-part video series, OPK expert James Kahle takes you through the basics of preinstalling the Windows 7 operating system using the OPK—and demonstrates a complete end-to-end scenario.

Windows 7 OPK Training Course
This course consists of two one-hour lessons that will help you preinstall Windows 7 on new PCs. The first module is an introduction to the Windows OPK and the second includes information about what’s new in the OPK and system requirements.

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Windows XP Mode allows end users to run older Windows XP applications on Windows 7 Ultimate and Professional versions:

• It installs a virtual hard disk file that contains Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3.
• It requires client virtualization software like Windows Virtual PC.