Does modifying a OEM image by using DISM violate OEM license agreement?

Question

As my understanding it won't against the OEM License agreement as long as you don't use OEM image to capture a new image as a "Golden Image" for bulk deployment. However, I'm not sure if modifying an image before installation by DISM will be considered as violation.

• Download a OEM image from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO
• Specifies LayeredDriver to 6 for the Japanese keyboard in the install.wim by using DISM
• Add updates to a Windows image by DISM
• Add and Remove Driver packages to an offline Windows Image by DISM
• Committed changes above
• Deploy bulk devices with the modified install.wim

References

• OEM license with mdt
• Commercial Licensing Brief

Answer 1

Hi @netguy ,

Thanks for your reply.

==>Then I guess I can add some WSUS updates into the image without worrying about legal problem

Per my experience, yes, modifying a OEM image has nothing to do with license. You can also consult your OEM vendor to double confirm it.

Thanks for your time. Have a nice day!

Best regards,

Simon

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