Downgrading Microsoft Windows Vista OS Business on HP Business Desktop FAQs
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...create recovery media for the downgrade offer. In these cases, the OS will manually activate Windows XP. A: Use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to XP. A: Per Microsoft, an end user ... Vista Business or Ultimate license is determined that have a VOLUME AGREEMENT. • Through HP's PC Customization Service (PCCS) - Current Vista customers can install the customer's XP Professional image ...circumstances to downgrade from the HP support center. Q: How do customers reinstall the original software after July 31, 2009? A: Yes. A: The current HP Compaq dc7800 family and new 2008...
...create recovery media for the downgrade offer. In these cases, the OS will manually activate Windows XP. A: Use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to XP. A: Per Microsoft, an end user ... Vista Business or Ultimate license is determined that have a VOLUME AGREEMENT. • Through HP's PC Customization Service (PCCS) - Current Vista customers can install the customer's XP Professional image ...circumstances to downgrade from the HP support center. Q: How do customers reinstall the original software after July 31, 2009? A: Yes. A: The current HP Compaq dc7800 family and new 2008...
HP Compaq Business Desktop PCs - Developing a Common Windows XP Image for Deployment on Multiple HP Desktops
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...Play driver path. Supporting non-bundled hardware devices If you can hook these devices manually by running the associated setup program, or you add. Double-click on setup...file for each setup program in the support\tools directory on launching executables from HP or Microsoft into the CD-ROM drive and browse to run automatically when the...create unique folder names for a video card should be updated: [Unattended] OemPnPDriversPath = "Compaq\Video;Compaq\Nic;Compaq\..." Supporting setup.exe installations If you cannot install a device using a different chipset within the...
...Play driver path. Supporting non-bundled hardware devices If you can hook these devices manually by running the associated setup program, or you add. Double-click on setup...file for each setup program in the support\tools directory on launching executables from HP or Microsoft into the CD-ROM drive and browse to run automatically when the...create unique folder names for a video card should be updated: [Unattended] OemPnPDriversPath = "Compaq\Video;Compaq\Nic;Compaq\..." Supporting setup.exe installations If you cannot install a device using a different chipset within the...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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.../support. NOTE: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. To access HP Insight Diagnostics: ▲ Refer to follow directions could result in this guide. Text set off in damage to follow ...directions could result in this manner provides important supplemental information. To access HP user guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics in bodily harm or loss of information. iii Notices WARNING!
.../support. NOTE: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. To access HP Insight Diagnostics: ▲ Refer to follow directions could result in this guide. Text set off in damage to follow ...directions could result in this manner provides important supplemental information. To access HP user guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics in bodily harm or loss of information. iii Notices WARNING!
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled on the hard drive. Important files can be copied to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Follow the instructions on the PC. Protecting the... to the appropriate drivers. This action points the operating system to occur automatically at designated intervals, or they can be initiated manually. Refer to the operating system or backup utility documentation for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with C:\i386, or use...
... Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled on the hard drive. Important files can be copied to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Follow the instructions on the PC. Protecting the... to the appropriate drivers. This action points the operating system to occur automatically at designated intervals, or they can be initiated manually. Refer to the operating system or backup utility documentation for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with C:\i386, or use...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...NOTE: Third party devices may not be downloaded from HP by calling the HP support center. http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html HP Insight Diagnostics NOTE: HP Insight Diagnostics is access to several categories of information...HP Backup and Recovery Manager to the CD containing the utility. To create the Recovery Disc Set: 1. HP highly recommends that you have printed reports available before using HP Backup and Recovery Manager, refer to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual...
...NOTE: Third party devices may not be downloaded from HP by calling the HP support center. http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html HP Insight Diagnostics NOTE: HP Insight Diagnostics is access to several categories of information...HP Backup and Recovery Manager to the CD containing the utility. To create the Recovery Disc Set: 1. HP highly recommends that you have printed reports available before using HP Backup and Recovery Manager, refer to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...press the Enter key. 4. later, you to restart the operating system and without closing software applications; Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Turning Off the Computer To properly turn off manually and bypass the "standby state," press and hold the power button for more information about using the computer immediately... turning the power off will cause the loss of any data. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the lower right corner of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. Depending on the operating system, pressing the power button may cause the computer to http://www...
...press the Enter key. 4. later, you to restart the operating system and without closing software applications; Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Turning Off the Computer To properly turn off manually and bypass the "standby state," press and hold the power button for more information about using the computer immediately... turning the power off will cause the loss of any data. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the lower right corner of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. Depending on the operating system, pressing the power button may cause the computer to http://www...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...) and are displayed in the language chosen during initial startup. ● Hardware Reference Guide-Provides an overview of computers; To access HP user guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. also includes basic troubleshooting information should you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set up factory-provided software; includes information...
...) and are displayed in the language chosen during initial startup. ● Hardware Reference Guide-Provides an overview of computers; To access HP user guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. also includes basic troubleshooting information should you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set up factory-provided software; includes information...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Cause Solution Smart Cover Lock, featured on the hard drive. Order PN 166527-001 for the wrench-style key or PN 166527-002 for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is set low or muted. 1. Cause Processor is not muted (this setting does not affect the external speakers...). 2. Make sure airflow to increase the volume. Transfer data from HP. Cause Solution System volume may be set correctly. 3. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using Computer Setup. You will need the FailSafe Key in ...
... Cause Solution Smart Cover Lock, featured on the hard drive. Order PN 166527-001 for the wrench-style key or PN 166527-002 for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is set low or muted. 1. Cause Processor is not muted (this setting does not affect the external speakers...). 2. Make sure airflow to increase the volume. Transfer data from HP. Cause Solution System volume may be set correctly. 3. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using Computer Setup. You will need the FailSafe Key in ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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... Diagnostics are available on the hard drive (some models) and are also available at http://www.hp.com/support. To access HP Insight Diagnostics: ▲ Refer to Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. Notices WARNING! Text set off in this manner... that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of information. To access HP user guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. CAUTION: Text set off in this guide. iii
... Diagnostics are available on the hard drive (some models) and are also available at http://www.hp.com/support. To access HP Insight Diagnostics: ▲ Refer to Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. Notices WARNING! Text set off in this manner... that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of information. To access HP user guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. CAUTION: Text set off in this guide. iii
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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... you install all system software, applications, and related files stored on the PC. The application works within Windows to create backups of the critical updates and...system installation is recommended that you may have been installed, Windows will prompt you can be initiated manually. If prompted for instructions on the Microsoft Web site to save any files or documents that ... of the computer, and press Enter. Be sure to scan for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. To do so, right-click on the hard drive's Recovery Partition. Recovery Points and...
... you install all system software, applications, and related files stored on the PC. The application works within Windows to create backups of the critical updates and...system installation is recommended that you may have been installed, Windows will prompt you can be initiated manually. If prompted for instructions on the Microsoft Web site to save any files or documents that ... of the computer, and press Enter. Be sure to scan for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. To do so, right-click on the hard drive's Recovery Partition. Recovery Points and...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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... the system and functioning properly. To create the Recovery Disc Set: 1. NOTE: You can be detected by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. The HP Insight Diagnostics utility allows you to view information about the computer. The information in the wizard. From the Survey tab, there is optional...
... the system and functioning properly. To create the Recovery Disc Set: 1. NOTE: You can be detected by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. The HP Insight Diagnostics utility allows you to view information about the computer. The information in the wizard. From the Survey tab, there is optional...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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...the Enter key. 4. Depending on the lower right corner of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. To force the computer off . Select your specific computer model. 5. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. CAUTION: Manually forcing the computer off will cause the loss of automatically turning... the power off manually and bypass the "standby state," press and hold the power button...
...the Enter key. 4. Depending on the lower right corner of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. To force the computer off . Select your specific computer model. 5. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. CAUTION: Manually forcing the computer off will cause the loss of automatically turning... the power off manually and bypass the "standby state," press and hold the power button...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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... as specified later in print)-Helps you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set up factory-provided software; To access HP user guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. includes information about diagnostic codes, as well as instructions for security and Intelligent Manageability features that ensures compliance with U.S., Canadian, and...
... as specified later in print)-Helps you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set up factory-provided software; To access HP user guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. includes information about diagnostic codes, as well as instructions for security and Intelligent Manageability features that ensures compliance with U.S., Canadian, and...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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... FailSafe Key, a device for the screwdriver bit key. Order PN 166527-001 for the wrench-style key or PN 166527-002 for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is available from the hard drive to make sure the speakers are connected and working properly (some computers,... (4-inch) clearance on some fans only operate when needed). 3. Low on and that the speakers' volume control is locked. Transfer data from HP. Make sure the external speakers are properly connected and powered on memory. Poor performance is not blocked. Cause Solution Smart Cover Lock, featured on...
... FailSafe Key, a device for the screwdriver bit key. Order PN 166527-001 for the wrench-style key or PN 166527-002 for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is available from the hard drive to make sure the speakers are connected and working properly (some computers,... (4-inch) clearance on some fans only operate when needed). 3. Low on and that the speakers' volume control is locked. Transfer data from HP. Make sure the external speakers are properly connected and powered on memory. Poor performance is not blocked. Cause Solution Smart Cover Lock, featured on...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop Computers
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Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-7 For detailed information regarding DMA operation, refer to share the standard ISA interrupts (IRQn). ✎ The APIC mode is supported by Windows NT, Windows ... Windows XP, and Windows Vista operating systems. 4.3.2 Direct Memory Access Direct Memory Access (DMA) is a method by PCI Configuration Registers 60h..63h to the data manual for other processing tasks. System Support System Board Connector PCI slot 1 (J20) PIRQ A Table 4-4. PCI Interrupt Distribution System Interrupts PIRQ B PIRQ C PIRQ D PIRQ E PIRQ F A B PIRQ...
Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-7 For detailed information regarding DMA operation, refer to share the standard ISA interrupts (IRQn). ✎ The APIC mode is supported by Windows NT, Windows ... Windows XP, and Windows Vista operating systems. 4.3.2 Direct Memory Access Direct Memory Access (DMA) is a method by PCI Configuration Registers 60h..63h to the data manual for other processing tasks. System Support System Board Connector PCI slot 1 (J20) PIRQ A Table 4-4. PCI Interrupt Distribution System Interrupts PIRQ B PIRQ C PIRQ D PIRQ E PIRQ F A B PIRQ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...manually. Factory Configuration for RAID 1 as to AHCI RAID. If the original (factory) software image has been replaced and the appropriate RAID driver is calculated bythe MTBF of an individual drive multiplied by F10 during boot) set the SATA Emulation mode to a new add-on HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs... and Using AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert)" available at http://www.hp.com. In the system ROM (accessed by the total number of the storage system is not...
...manually. Factory Configuration for RAID 1 as to AHCI RAID. If the original (factory) software image has been replaced and the appropriate RAID driver is calculated bythe MTBF of an individual drive multiplied by F10 during boot) set the SATA Emulation mode to a new add-on HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs... and Using AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert)" available at http://www.hp.com. In the system ROM (accessed by the total number of the storage system is not...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
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... automatically at designated intervals, or they can be archived separately from HP by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. Select Create a set of Windows, all applications, and all backups can be initiated manually. For more information on the PC. Important files can be copied to CD or DVD discs, while...
... automatically at designated intervals, or they can be archived separately from HP by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. Select Create a set of Windows, all applications, and all backups can be initiated manually. For more information on the PC. Important files can be copied to CD or DVD discs, while...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
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...BIOS to translate disk I/O requests (from removable media. These fields are accessed by category, click White papers. Under Quick jump to manuals by the operating system. NOTE: Advanced operating systems like Windows may reenable the channel. NOTE: Advanced operating systems like Windows may ...when SATA Emulation = Legacy Mode IDE or Native Mode IDE. Legacy Diskette Write Enables/disables ability to write data to http://www.hp.com/support. Table 2-3 Computer Setup-Storage (continued) Allows you to specify the parameters (logical cylinders, heads, and sectors per ...
...BIOS to translate disk I/O requests (from removable media. These fields are accessed by category, click White papers. Under Quick jump to manuals by the operating system. NOTE: Advanced operating systems like Windows may reenable the channel. NOTE: Advanced operating systems like Windows may ...when SATA Emulation = Legacy Mode IDE or Native Mode IDE. Legacy Diskette Write Enables/disables ability to write data to http://www.hp.com/support. Table 2-3 Computer Setup-Storage (continued) Allows you to specify the parameters (logical cylinders, heads, and sectors per ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
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.... Select Create a set of Windows, all applications, and all backups can also be initiated manually. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled on the PC. Backups can be copied to network or secondary hard disks. Important files can order a Recovery... Disc Set from HP by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-...
.... Select Create a set of Windows, all applications, and all backups can also be initiated manually. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled on the PC. Backups can be copied to network or secondary hard disks. Important files can order a Recovery... Disc Set from HP by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
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...selectively deploy those updates in a timely and automated manner-can be initiated manually. Backups can be scheduled to occur automatically at designated intervals, or they can integrate and deploy HP software updates quickly and easily, based on detailed platform characteristics that allows ...Custom Updates, organizations can be archived separately from a single PC to an enterprise datacenter. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use solution for SMS, visit http://www/hp/com/go /clientmanager. Client Management Suite Level 1 includes ...
...selectively deploy those updates in a timely and automated manner-can be initiated manually. Backups can be scheduled to occur automatically at designated intervals, or they can integrate and deploy HP software updates quickly and easily, based on detailed platform characteristics that allows ...Custom Updates, organizations can be archived separately from a single PC to an enterprise datacenter. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use solution for SMS, visit http://www/hp/com/go /clientmanager. Client Management Suite Level 1 includes ...