Yup - best option for the OP - though I would assume that by just changing the ei.cfg one has to use the provided OEM Key from the Sticker. A better way would IMHO include the transfer of the needed files (as mentioned in Post #7) from the original OEM DVD/install image that are needed so that the OEM Setup installs with the default OEM Key (which is different from the unique one on the sticker) and recognizes the bios SLP-key information to autoactivate Win on the OEM Hardware. For XP those would have been the OEMbios.**_ and wpa.dl_ files from the OEM CD, I don't know what would provide the corresponding information on Win7 OEM .wims. I am not sure what e.g. Dell is charging for a SP1 Install Media replacement and if that wouldn't be a better choice then to further investigate in this slipstreaming variant.
You are right on track here re SLP activation. All the op needs is the XRM-MS file from the oem dvd and the oem slp key. I don't have the resources to hand but i'll edit this post with the information as soon I can. A google search along the lines of "creating a windows 7 oem disk" should get there if I'm not quick enough with updating the post.
Is it possible to integrate SP1 into Windows 7 with Wintoolkit?
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You are right on track here re SLP activation. All the op needs is the XRM-MS file from the oem dvd and the oem slp key. I don't have the resources to hand but i'll edit this post with the information as soon I can. A google search along the lines of "creating a windows 7 oem disk" should get there if I'm not quick enough with updating the post.