When P2V’ing a server to ESX or vSphere, there is a small list of “clean-up” items that must be done to the new virtual image. I have added an additional item to my list that will modify the custom text and images that computer manufacturers add to the system properties dialogue box. Often when running an IBM or Dell server, this dialogue box will still list old system information (make/model) and sometimes will include an OEM image. Once the server is virtual, I think it’s nice to remove these items completely.
To do this, you must edit OEM.INFO in your local system directory. You can replace the text with the following default template (customize for your own use):
[General]
Manufacturer=Your Company, Inc.
Model=Your Computer Model
SupportURL=http://your.support.site/
LocalFile=c:\your\local\support\file.htm
[Support Information]
Line1=first line
Line2=second line
Line3=third line
Line4=fourth line
...
LineN=nth line
; Create as many lines as you need by incrementing the Line number
Secondly, to modify or add an image to the properties area, you must add a standard windows bitmap called OEMLOGO.BMP to your system directory. The logo must be 172×172 in size. Simply delete the existing OEM image should you prefer no image at all.
There is also an easy to use, freeware app to help you do this, should you prefer…Click Here.
