Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Kits
OEM Preinstallation Kits (OPKs) are valuable system builder tools and offer the following benefits:
  • Help you preinstall software on the systems you build.
  • Enable you to customize the preinstallation with branding, technical support information, and customized applications.
  • Allow you to provide your customers with a unique user experience.

How to Obtain OPKs

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Small Business Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003

  • OPKs for Windows operating systems are included in each OEM system builder 3-pack of Windows. A 1-pack of Windows will not contain an OPK.
  • Windows server software is available only via a 1-pack, and the OPK will be included in this 1-pack.

2007 Microsoft Office System

The OPK Master Kit for 2007 Microsoft Office release contains the master software images to preinstall on the systems you build. These images are required for you to be able to offer 2007 Microsoft Office Medialess License Kits (MLKs). System builders need an OPK Master Kit for each manufacturing location, and one for each language in which they plan to offer the 2007 Microsoft Office system.

FOR SYSTEM BUILDER USE ONLY

Each OPK Master Kit includes:

  • Installation disc for Microsoft Office Ready PC for Microsoft Office Basic 2007, Microsoft Office Professional 2007, and Microsoft Office Small Business 2007
  • Business Contact Manager for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
  • Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
  • OPK CD
  • 2007 Microsoft Office system Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft Office Activation Assistant Update 1
  • Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 (available in select languages)
  • Disc holder folder that houses all the above CDs and DVD

Note: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 and Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 do not convert to trial mode.

This OPK Master Kit is available from authorized Microsoft OEM Distributors. Prices may vary, so be sure to call your distributor for the most competitive price. You can also order the kit directly from Microsoft.

OPK Master Kits for standalone applications are also available for:

  • Microsoft Office Word 2007
  • Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
  • Other Office standalone applications (as available)

The OPK Master Kits for standalone applications are available only from authorized Microsoft OEM Distributors.

Medialess License Kits
Your customers will need to purchase Medialess License Kits (MLKs) to unlock the preinstalled 2007 Office suites after they are installed. Customers who choose not to purchase a 2007 Office suite at the point of sale can use a free, fully functional trial version of Office Professional 2007 for 60 days. At the end of the 60 days, a customer can return to you and purchase the MLK, which will convert the trial to a full version.

OPK Downloads: Additional Information
For more information about OPKs and access to OPK downloads on the Microsoft OEM Partner Center Web site, you will need to enroll in the Microsoft Partner Program. After enrolling, you can access the following resources. Enroll in the Microsoft Partner Program now.

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Microsoft Office Trial Activation Assistant
The Microsoft Office Activation Trial Assistant allows you to retrieve a trial key that lets you try available 2007 Office suites for 60 days.

Note: You must be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program to access the Microsoft Office Trial Activation Assistant download.

OPK Support and Newsgroups
If you have a question about or need support on the OPK, visit the Microsoft technical newsgroups to post your questions.

Note: You must be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program to access the newsgroups.