is it legal permits to reinstall Windows on a new hard Dells factory.wim

I do some repair of computers, mainly laptops Dell.  My question is: is it legal or it violates one of the terms of Service of Microsoft or agreements of licenses, use Factory.wim file from Dell to re - install Windows on a new hard drive.  I am aware that the .wim contains the drivers and programs that are specific to the model.  For example: if I copy the factory.wim for a 11z Dell, replace the hard drive and then reapply the .wim file to the new hard drive for the same device.  What about using that for the same model, but on a different device .wim file?  From my understanding, Dell uses a product key OEM is the part on all machines of this model.  So as long as the customer has a key Microsoft Product sticker on their device, there should be no problem.  Is this correct?

Reference Dell may use Wim specially configured for different models: Inspiron, Vostro, precision. Thus, each can be unique, given there are various submodels under Group wach.

It would be better to use a standard vanilla Windows 7 image and use the OEM product key, which must be unique on every Dell computer to reactivate. I understand you want to avoid the hunt for cause of pilots, but it is the most guaranteed that it will prevent complications. Apart from this, if the WIM file has drivers for the model, there is nothing illegal on this matter as long as you use it on a machine under license to use Windows 7. But make sure that the WIM file installs the edition that is located on the COA sticker attached to the machine.

The machine could be preloaded with Windows 7 Edition Home Premium, professional or even ultimate.

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