[holman210]

Hi

I was hoping someone could help me on this subject. I have searched around on the net and cant seem to get any straight answers.

I built my mum a pc and bought a OEM Windows Xp disc. Its in a brown box and on the front it says I must use a OPK (OEM Preinstallation kit)

I found infomation on the Microsoft site and others but all I need to know is if I actually need this OPK? Microsoft seem to think I do but there has been talk on some websites saying that you dont!

Can I use this XP like normal to boot from and install? Has anyone had this version on XP where its needed a OPK or shall I just ignore it and use it like normal. I havnt broken the seal yet! lol

Thanks for your time!!

[Hybr!d]

Just boot off the CD and install that way.

You use an OPK if you want to install the OS without opening it so you can supply it sealed to a customer.

[holman210]

Thanks for that! I feel better about breaking the seal now. So you use this "OPK" if your making an image. (Not too clued up on imaging)

Thanks again

[Mike0001]

Essentially it is a version of the CD that boots from the HDD. Too simple, but near enough.