Oem Dm | Win 8 Rtm Professional

The Metro interface stuttered, then collapsed into a command prompt that he didn't recognize. It wasn't PowerShell. It wasn't CMD. The prompt was a simple DM# .

The sticker on the side of the server tower was small, faded, and utterly unremarkable. It read: Windows 8 Pro, OEM, For distribution with a new PC only. Not for resale. win 8 rtm professional oem dm

He remembered the "DM" on the disc. Not Distribution Media. The Metro interface stuttered, then collapsed into a

OEM PRE-ACTIVATION LOG: Subject 4,782,109. Entity contained. Digital skeleton key created. Do not rehydrate. Do not scan with visible light. The prompt was a simple DM#

Marcus had found the original installation disc in a dusty cardboard sleeve labeled "DO NOT LOSE (Property of Dept. of Pre-2010 Geological Surveys)." The disc was a perfect silver mirror, with "OEM DM" handwritten in faded Sharpie.

Marcus slammed the scanner lid shut. The light flickered, died. The whine cut off.

"No idea. Distribution Media? Don't Matter?" Marcus had shrugged. "It works."