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Hi 敦則 白井,

I wanted to briefly follow up to ensure the distinction regarding Reimaging Rights for your 70-unit deployment is clear. To summarize the only compliant path, you simply need to purchase a single Windows 11 Pro Volume License unit. This specific purchase grants you the legal right to reimage all devices that have underlying OEM licenses. Crucially, you must build your master image using the official Volume License ISO downloaded from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center rather than the pre-installed OEM software; this ensures the image is technically agnostic to the hardware and legally covered under the Volume Licensing agreement for mass deployment via disk cloning.

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Hello, You are correct that simply cloning the pre-installed OEM operating system to other machines is a violation of the Microsoft Software License Terms, as OEM licenses are tied strictly to the original hardware and do not include "Reimaging Rights." However, you can absolutely achieve your goal of deploying a master image to all 70 PCs by acquiring these rights through a specific purchasing step. The solution is to purchase a single Volume License (VL) for Windows 11 Pro Upgrade.

To execute this legally and technically, you need to buy just one Volume License (often sold as "Windows 11 Pro Upgrade" under the Open License or similar program) through a Microsoft authorized reseller. This single license grants your organization Reimaging Rights for the entire fleet, provided that the target devices already have a valid base OEM license for the same edition (Windows 11 Pro). Once you purchase this license, you will gain access to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center (formerly VLSC), where you must download the official Volume License installation media (ISO) and the corresponding MAK or KMS keys.

It is strictly required that you build your master image using this Volume License media, rather than the OEM recovery media or the pre-installed OS found on the PC. You should wipe the master PC, install Windows 11 Pro using the VL ISO, configure your software and settings, and then run the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) with the /generalize switch to remove hardware-specific information. You can then capture this image and deploy it to the remaining 69 units using your preferred disk cloning or deployment software. The target machines are legally covered by their base OEM licenses plus the Reimaging Rights unlocked by that single VL purchase, ensuring full compliance.

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VP

When you purchase PCs with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, each device typically comes with its own OEM license. If you want to create a master setup and deploy it to other PCs, you need to ensure that each PC retains its individual license. Here are some key points to consider:

1. OEM Licensing: The pre-installed Windows 11 Pro on each PC is tied to that specific hardware. You cannot simply copy the disk image from one PC to another without violating the licensing terms.
2. Deployment Options: To deploy Windows 11 Pro across multiple devices while adhering to licensing requirements, consider using tools like Windows Deployment Services (WDS) or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. These tools allow you to deploy a standardized image while ensuring that each device maintains its own license.
3. Volume Licensing: If you require a more flexible licensing model for multiple devices, you might want to explore Microsoft’s Volume Licensing options. This would allow you to manage licenses more effectively across your organization.
4. Windows Subscription Activation: If you are using Windows subscription activation, it can simplify the management of licenses across multiple devices. Each device would still need to be connected to the internet to renew its license periodically.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure compliance with licensing while effectively deploying Windows 11 Pro across your new PCs.