a method and apparatus for uniquely and securely loading software to an individual computer includes requesting download of software components to a hardware platform and delivering a token from a token server responsive to the request . the token server is operated by an entity having rights to grant access to the software components . the token is passed to a system that builds software images . the system is operated by an organization that performs delivery of the software . the software components are assembled and decrypted with the system within an enabled secure process . a software image to be loaded onto the platform is created and bound to the hardware platform by encrypting the software image using an application specific encryption technique .