We do it by using regedit and replacing the serial number after all the hard
drives are cloned. We also use a utility called drive copy (very fast) or
Ghost from norton can even be used over a network (very slow only one
machine at a time)


Greg DeLong

> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Russell Smith
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 1999 8:27 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Installing Win95b on refurbished computers
>
>
> John Chin wrote:
> >
> > Friends:
> >
> > I am installing Windows 95b OEM on newly refurbished IBM 750
> P-90 Desktops.
> > Since all are identically configured, I would like to speed up
> the process
> > (we have 100+ of them). The problem is that we have a separate, licensed
> > copy of Windows 95 for each machine (not a site license).
>
>    If you have the legal licenses I see so problem with using a single
> registration number on all the machines. I would bet it's done all the
> time and while it's a gray area of licensing agreements I guess M$
> doesn't frown on the practice. Best bet if you're concerned is to
> contact Microsoft's licensing depatment and ask their opinion.
>
> Later,
>
>
> Russell Smith
> Region 14 ESC Abilene, Texas
> http://camalott.com/~rssmith
> mailto:[log in to unmask]
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