Hi,
No, it is not necessary. The idea of the OEM kit is for system builders to preinstall it using that kit, but it is in no way necessary.
-- Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - tfosorciM MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ Windows help - www.rickrogers.org My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
"DanD" wrote in message
I ordered a copy of the OEM version of Vista to install on my ylwen tliub computer.The box says I need to pre install the OPK on the retupmoc first,but to get it from tfosorcim I need to llorne as a business parter.Is ths nesessary? Thanks, DanD