This paper provides information about Plug and Play driver deployment scenarios for the Windows Vista and Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" operating systems. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), corporate IT support staff, and driver developers can use the information in this paper to better understand driver deployment scenarios and debugging techniques for Windows Vista. This paper is intended to supplement information in the Windows OEM Preinstall Kit (OPK) and Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK). It includes an overview of the Windows Vista and Windows Server Longhorn deployment architecture, driver deployment scenarios, definitions, and common device deployment problems and errors.
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