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I checked those OEMBIOS files from two different CD's and apparently they are the same. So I think I can safely use those files to install my 20 Dell pc's, and then activate them with their own key on the sticker on the side of each Dell...

Hi, I have a batch of 20 identical Dell's. I made an image of the Dell Reinstallation CD that came with them and altered the WINNT.SIF to perform an unattended install (or as unattended as possible), for adding some drivers, disabling some components,... I want an image that I can use to (re)install all those Dell's. Right now my image works on one pc, but it still contains those OEMBIOS files. I think those files are tied to a specific individual Dell pc? Or are they tied to a type of Dell and so are they equal when I have 20 identical Dell's? So I'm wondering...will I be able to use this CD with the OEMBIOS files from 1 of those Dell's to install another (identical) Dell? Removing those OEMBIOS files renders my CD unbootable. It's OK for the Windows Setup to come and ask for the product key...I put a key like "XXXXX-XXXXX-..." in the WINNT.SIF. I read through several posts related to unattended installs, but it's not yet completely clear. Thanks for your support!