Microsoft reimaging rules for the windows client operating system explicitly state that the productedition, language, and version of the licensed product and the productedition, language and version of the volume media used must be identical. The term reimaging is typically used to describe a volume licensing program customers right to, at no additional cost, overwrite a pcs oeminstalled windows client os with a customized windows pro image built using volume licensing installation media. Benefits over other methods reimaging is the repair of last resort. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using vl media feb 2015. The microsoft product terms document a new document from july 2015 combining the product list and product use rights document states if a third party intends to reimage windows on customers separately licensed devices, customer must first provide that third party with written documentation proving it has licenses for the software the.
Nov 20, 2002 microsoft reimaging rules for the windows client operating system explicitly state that the productedition, language, and version of the licensed product and the productedition, language and version of the volume media used must be identical. When the image is created using windows volume licensing media and the pc is running windows 8 or if running windows 7 or windows vista covered by software assurance for windows. Microsoft explains windows 10 imaging rights in smartdeploy talk. Shi microsoft 1101 windows reimaging rights created date. Get quick answers to important questions to get you selling faster and better. Reimaging volume licensing brief reimaging licensed.
Now if youd like to reimage those 100 laptops with your corporate image, then youre going to need to have a microsoft volume licensing. Microsoft defines reimaging as the copying of software onto multiple devices from one consistent image. Reimaging licensed microsoft software using volume licensing media january 20 2 reimaging eligibility reimaging is permitted if the copies made from the volume licensing media are identical to the originally licensed product 1. Think of it like this, you reimage your computer to perform the way it did when you got it. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using commercial licensing media. Reimaging licensed microsoft software using volume licensing media january 2007. Feb 23, 2015 the reimaging rights volume licensing brief is updated for february 2015. Steps for an end user to downgrade windows software. All machines that would be licensed for these products matching the above conditions would be permitted to have the image put on it. Reimage is the process of removing all software on a computer and reinstalling everything. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using volume licensing media media means a webbased download of microsoft volume licensing products from the microsoft volume licensing service center vlsc portal or microsoft volume licensing cddvd disk kits. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using volume licensing media february 2015 2 more timely software deployment reduced total cost of ownership tco through easier deployment standardization of software on multiple devices and streamlined product activation reimaging eligibility reimaging is permitted if the licenses granted to use volume licensing media are identical to those granted. Figure 2 illustrates the optical path through a simplified reimaging system, using collimator and camera lenses to reimage the focal plane onto a detector. Microsoft windows 10 pro oem package part number list.
Customers do not have any rights to create a custom image from the oem preload and then deploy that image on oem licensed systems. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using commercial. Microsofts volume licensing for windows 10 is clear as mud. You may also need to reimage if your system is plagued with spyware problems. Telescopes and plate scale simple reimaging systems. Licensing briefs provide indepth knowledge of licensing topics. Reimaging helps to streamline the process of activating the software product across multiple licensed devices in an organisation, which in turn will help them reduce the total cost of ownership along with a faster software deployment across the organisation. A microsoft guide on the above may be found here tagged reimaging, reimaging rights, software image, windows image. Microsoft and other third party software have special reimaging rights. Sold by retail outlets supported directly by microsoft typically 1 box 1 license. You must buy a new licence if the motherboard is replaced, a new licence is not required if the motherboard is replaced under warranty by the oem.
Updated reimaging rights volume licensing brief licensing. Reimaging widows 10 oem from beckhoff discus and support reimaging widows 10 oem from beckhoff in windows 10 updates and activation to solve the problem. Microsoft only allows reimaging rights with oem media to restore a device back to. Under these rights, customers can reimage original equipment manufacturer oem or. Microsoft explains windows 10 imaging rights in smartdeploy. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using volume licensing mediaoctober 2009. Reimaging rights are granted to all microsoft volume. Reimaging licensed microsoft software using volume licensing. Reimaging is the copying of software onto multiple devices from one standard image.
Commercial licensing brief type here reimaging licensed. This issues a preboot execution environment, pxe, information for the client to locate the image server, and a bootable image file. Is it possible to image windows 10 with oem licenses. Reimaging rights for windows 10 licensing howto windows forum. Organizations that want to recover their systems by using oem media or oem custom images may only do so as follows.
The changes are mainly around windows sa per user and theres confirmation added that windows 8. Sep 24, 2010 downgrade rights for windows 7 pro oem desktop software windows 7 pro oem downgrade rights will be available through the sales lifecycle of windows 7, which is up to 2 years after launch date of a new version. The collimator and camera are drawn as simple lenses. Windows os support panasonic north america united states. Windows os and application imaging projects can be extremely challenging. Microsoft talks windows 10 readiness and imaging rights.
This is the official microsoft licensing home page with information about product licensing and licensing programs for new and existing customers. The following table summarizes differences between oem, fpp, and commercial licensing windows operating system licenses. Applications panasonic north america united states. Reimaging licensed microsoft software windows 10 oem. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using commercial licensing media june 2017 4 oemspecific information reimaging is the copying of software onto multiple devices from one standard image. Microsoft defines reimaging as the copying of software onto multiple devices. Discussion in windows 10 updates and activation started by systeng.
Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using volume licensing media july 2008. Also i dont think it will ever work because microsoft doesnt give a crap about windows. Reimaging is copying of software onto multiple devices from one consistent image. For details on backup and restore procedures for spe cards, refer to the cisco ics 7750 installation and configuration guide. Jun 24, 2008 reimaging is basically like reformatting. Always refer to microsoft official documentation on licensing. Microsoft will maintain this right, and the activation center will activate the downgrade, however microsoft will not. See the preparing for spe310 reimaging section for details about the information needed for backing up the cisco ics 7750 prior to reimaging. Multilingual user interface mui language packs for windows. Reimaging licensed microsoft software using volume. It wipes the machine free of all virusdata and every other kind of stuff lingering on the harddrive and puts a fresh copy of the operating system back on. That is why nearly every large software reseller will have microsoft licensing. The more i work on myself, the more my life changes for the better.
Give support, share information, and connect with fellow members. It is their job to give you the right advice to ensure that your organization is licensed properly for the software that youre using. This is because, to reimage a windows system, an image of the hard drive that likely has the os and all basic programs installed is copied on to the hard drive. Provides an indepth look at the selfhosted applications use right and its requirements for independent software vendors isvs that want to. Once there, the vista of possibilities is unimaginable. Customers who purchase oem licensed versions of windows may only restore the original factory preload using the recovery media provided by the oem. Downgrade rights for windows 7 pro oem desktop software windows 7 pro oem downgrade rights will be available through the sales lifecycle of windows 7, which is up to 2 years after launch date of a new version. Reimaging rights is defined as deploying or copying the software windows 10 onto. Reimaging rights using media to image multiple pcs. Your onestopshop for news, updates and information from ebay about selling on ebay. The reimaging rights volume licensing brief is updated for february 2015. Hi everyone, i keep coming across contradictory information so thought i would post here in the hope that somebody could steer me right. Things to know about windows reimaging rights youtube. They are particularly useful for learning about complex licensing situations involving new technologies or combinations of products.
Downgrade rights for windows 7 pro oem desktop software. Under these rights, customers may reimage original equipment manufacturer oem or full packaged product fpp licensed copies using media provided under their volume licensing agreement. Reimaging rights how they apply to your licensing ms. Make sure you only reimage at or below your oem license level. Reimaging article about reimaging by the free dictionary. Reimaging licensed microsoft software is the copying of software onto multiple devices from one consistent image. Le texier also summarizes reimaging rights details in this spiceworks post. To whom it may concern i read the reimaging licensed microsoft software document, however i am still not totally sure about it. Windows os oem reimaging rights licensing and techie. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using volume. Microsoft downgrade and reimaging rights for windows 7 pro oem.
Reimaging rights are granted to microsoft customers buying licenses under enterprise agreements, microsoft products and services agreements mpsa, open license and open value agreements, campus and school agreements, and select plus. To downgrade eligible windows software, end users must. Legally deploying images windows to oem licensed pcs. At smartdeploy, we try to make that technically complex and time consuming task more manageable and easier for the majority of it professionals. Well, reimaging can be done quite easily and quickly but, it is a negative process for the data or files present on the computer. Windows 10 reimaging rights ms licensing spiceworks.
Reimaging rights is defined as deploying or copying the software windows 10 onto multiple. A reimage is necessary if your operating system becomes damaged or corrupted. Reimaging rights are granted to microsoft commercial licensing customers buying licenses under enterprise agreements, microsoft products and services agreements mpsa, open license and open value agreements, campus and school. Reimaging is a life altering path for those serious about self improvement, selfdevelopment and personal growth. A dhcp server supporting options 66 and 67 is required where reimaging using microsofts windows deployment services is performed.
Reimaging rights are granted to microsoft commercial licensing customers buying licenses under enterprise agreements, microsoft products and. Only one needs to be a windows 10 pro upgrade license. This includes all microsoft customers, even those with ea agreements. In reality, getting a volume license agreement in place for your organization isnt that difficult, is worth it short and long term, and is the most compliant way to reimage computers.
Reimaging rights are granted to all microsoft volume licensing vl customers as part of the license agreements, customers may reimage oem operating systems by using the media provided under their vl agreement, such as ea or select plusselect. Perform the downgrade process to the eligible downgrade product by using the mediakey from a genuine, previously licensed oem or retail product. Windows os oem reimaging rights licensing and techie update. Jan 24, 2011 reimaging rights are granted to all microsoft volume licensing vl customers as part of the license agreements, customers may reimage oem operating systems by using the media provided under their vl agreement, such as ea or select plusselect. The company i currently work for has no volume licensing agreement with microsoft and has just stuck with oem licenses on the machines and purchased office licenses on the side. Reimaging licensed microsoft software by using volume licensing media february 2015 4 oemspecific information reimaging is the copying of software onto multiple devices from one standard image. This comprehensive program includes a unique set of technologies, services, and rights to help you deploy, manage, and use microsoft products efficiently. Reimaging licensed microsoft software windows 10 oem coa. Reimaging rights are granted to all microsoft volume licensing customers. Meet other ebay community members who share your passions.
It implies formatting the hard disk and starting from scratch. Since 1998, ive found reimaging to be the most comprehensive technique available. Reimaging licensed microsoft software hypertec direct. In most cases, a volume license agreement is required which may include specific media and product keys. Downgrade rights for microsoft volume licensing, oem, and fpp aug 2015. Volume licensing customers who have licensed microsoft software products from an oem, through a retail.