Dell Image Assist: Windows Licensing - OEM or VLA?

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Content Last Updated: Jan, 28th 2025 Image Assist supports Windows Pro, Education, Enterprise, and LTSC. Image Assist does not support other versions or IoT. Dell PC Windows Licensing Summary: OEM Licenses: Windows Pro and Education. Included with Dell PCs. VLA Licenses: Enterprise and LTSC. Requires Microsoft Volume Licensing. Licensing Methods: OEM: Digital Product Key (DPK) embedded in firmware. Use retail Windows ISO, install in VM, select 'I don’t have product key' during setup, and choose OEM in Image Assist. Microsoft VLA: Requires customer intervention. Use Windows ISO from Microsoft VLSC, install in VM, add MAK or KMS key, and include it in Image Assist. Microsoft Documentation Briefs: What's the difference between OEM, Retail and Volume Licenses? Windows desktop operating system license requirements Reimaging rights   Image Assist - List of helpful links & articles

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