Building a Common Image

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A: Yes, see the “extending the process” section of this document for details.
Q: Can I build a common image that will work on PC’s from different
manufacturers?
A: No. When you purchase a product from a hardware vendor such as HP, yo ur
license for the operating system is tied to that vendor’s hardware. In addition,
Windows Product Activation will detect the hardware differences and prompt
users to register their operating system with Microsoft.
Q: Can I deploy a common image on systems that originally contained a different
operating system?
A: Not without the proper licensing obtained from Microsoft. Please contact your
Microsoft licensing representative to ensure you have the proper license.
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