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OEM Branding

For Windows W2K/XP/2003:
To add support information to the System Properties General Tab, create an Oeminfo.ini file by using Windows Notepad, and then copy it to the %systemroot%\\System32 folder.

When you use Oeminfo.ini, the values in the [General] section and a Support Information button are displayed on the General tab of the System Properties dialog box.

The following is an example of the Oeminfo.ini file:

[General]
Manufacturer = MyCompany, Inc.
Model = Brand X Processor
SupportURL = http://www.mycompany.com
LocalFile = C:\\Winnt\\Web\\LocalFilename.htm

[Support Information]
Line1= For Technical Support:
Line2= to obtain updated drivers or for information on frequently
Line3= asked questions, visit the MyCompany technical
Line4= support web site at:
Line5=
Line6= http://www.mycompany.com/techsupport.

NOTE: The [General] and [Support Information] sections of the Oeminfo.ini file are required. Replace the manufacturer, model, support URL, and local file information with your company information. Be careful not to leave any trailing spaces after your company name.

To add your logo to the System Properties window in the Control Panel, place your company logo (bitmap image aka .bmp) in the %systemroot%\\System32 subfolder.

NOTE: Your Oemlogo.bmp logo must be square and must measure 172 by 172 pixels. If your bitmap image is smaller than this specification, it appears centered in the rectangle. If it is larger than this specification, part of it might appear to be cropped under certain font and screen resolutions, or it might not appear at all. Refer to “Chapter 6: Advanced Customization Topics” in the OPK User Guide for more information about how to brand.

For Windows Vista/7:

Create if you do not already have OEM Branding:
Create a oem.reg file and use the bellow code as an example. You can open Windows Notepad fill in the code bellow and then save it as .reg file.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows
"Manufacturer"="MyCompany, Inc."
"Model"="Brand X Processor"
"SupportHours"="24/7 and more"
"SupportPhone"="999-999-999"
"SupportURL"="http://www.mycompany.com"
"Logo"="c:\\windows\\system32\\your-image.bmp"

To add your logo to the System Properties window in the Control Panel, place your company logo (bitmap image aka .bmp) in the %systemroot%\\System32 subfolder. The oemlogo.bmp support max 120 by 120 pixels.

Edit OEM Branding if you have an existing one:
Go to Start and from the search box, type regedit. After that navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \\ SOFTWARE \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ CurrentVersion \\ OEMInformation and edit the Logo and Manufacturer key values to your needs.

Changing the Logo in the “performance information and tools” section of Vista:
Go to Start and from the search box, type regedit. After that navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Winsat\\WindowsExperienceIndexOemInfo and edit the Logo and Manufacturer key values to your needs.
If the OEMInformation Folder is missing you can create one. Exit the registry editor and create a ntoem.reg file and use the bellow code as an example. You can open Windows Notepad fill in the code bellow and then save it as .reg file.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Winsat\\WindowsExperienceIndexOemInfo]
"Logo"="c:\\windows\\system32\\your-image.bmp"

To add your logo place your company logo (bitmap image aka .bmp) in the %systemroot%\\System32 subfolder. The your-image.bmp support max 120 by 120 pixels.