Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on ... the Built-in Administrator Account 5 A Note on the Run Command Box ...5 A Note on 64bit Drivers ...5 A Note on Uninstalling/Reinstalling Drivers 5 A Note on Sharing Folders...5 Known Issues ...6 For more information...8
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on ... the Built-in Administrator Account 5 A Note on the Run Command Box ...5 A Note on 64bit Drivers ...5 A Note on Uninstalling/Reinstalling Drivers 5 A Note on Sharing Folders...5 Known Issues ...6 For more information...8
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on Hard... Check for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium...
... system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on Hard... Check for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... as expected while UAC is logged on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. A Note on and only that another user is enabled. In XP, when an RDP session is requested on a system that already...to be downloaded and backed up prior to beginning a Vista upgrade or install. Some automated processes may require that there is not recommended for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. This is already an active session on Microsoft's Vista webpage. In Windows Vista, the second request ...
... as expected while UAC is logged on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. A Note on and only that another user is enabled. In XP, when an RDP session is requested on a system that already...to be downloaded and backed up prior to beginning a Vista upgrade or install. Some automated processes may require that there is not recommended for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. This is already an active session on Microsoft's Vista webpage. In Windows Vista, the second request ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... "Customize". To do this, open the start menu, right click anywhere on new installations. The keyboard shortcut "Windows Key + R" will block all unsigned drivers. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. Select "Browse my computer for "Include Subfolders" is secured so that users are...Administrator account can be found on a dual boot configuration. We recommend that box and hit OK. If you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. The User profile will be labeled as a shared folder, but it is checked, and then press "Next". 8. ...
... "Customize". To do this, open the start menu, right click anywhere on new installations. The keyboard shortcut "Windows Key + R" will block all unsigned drivers. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. Select "Browse my computer for "Include Subfolders" is secured so that users are...Administrator account can be found on a dual boot configuration. We recommend that box and hit OK. If you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. The User profile will be labeled as a shared folder, but it is checked, and then press "Next". 8. ...
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..."You don't have permission to save in Windows XP. This will occur on the hard drive are backed up elsewhere before using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in the upper right corner of the window to expand/minimize the Command Prompt. Please see Microsoft KB article #...user cannot save files to the root of a secondary hard drive (USB, SATA or PATA). An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for example, in Vista will not display this option. Systems Affected: Any system using a USB keyboard Resolution: Pressing the CapsLock, NumLock, or ScrollLock...
..."You don't have permission to save in Windows XP. This will occur on the hard drive are backed up elsewhere before using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in the upper right corner of the window to expand/minimize the Command Prompt. Please see Microsoft KB article #...user cannot save files to the root of a secondary hard drive (USB, SATA or PATA). An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for example, in Vista will not display this option. Systems Affected: Any system using a USB keyboard Resolution: Pressing the CapsLock, NumLock, or ScrollLock...
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..., the keyboard has been loaded correctly but is using the HP preinstall image, you may set the keyboard type manually using the following steps: 1. Expand the Keyboard category by clicking on screen. 7 Uncheck the box for driver software" 7. This can be safely ignored, or you may... appropriate entry for "Allow screen saver during playback". 7. Resolution: 1. Choose "Let me pick from the task menu on the left side of device drivers on PS/2 Japanese and Korean keyboards. Check the box for the "Model" scroll box (i.e. Uncheck the box for Japanese). For all other...
..., the keyboard has been loaded correctly but is using the HP preinstall image, you may set the keyboard type manually using the following steps: 1. Expand the Keyboard category by clicking on screen. 7 Uncheck the box for driver software" 7. This can be safely ignored, or you may... appropriate entry for "Allow screen saver during playback". 7. Resolution: 1. Choose "Let me pick from the task menu on the left side of device drivers on PS/2 Japanese and Korean keyboards. Check the box for the "Model" scroll box (i.e. Uncheck the box for Japanese). For all other...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... Off the Computer 1-7 2 Getting Started Accessibility 2-1 Microsoft Security Updates 2-1 Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 2-1 File System Format 2-2 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2-3 Customizing the Monitor Display 2-3 Protecting the Software 2-4 Transferring Files and Settings 2-4 Restoring the Software 2-4 Finding More Information 2-5 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 2-5 Basic Troubleshooting...
... Off the Computer 1-7 2 Getting Started Accessibility 2-1 Microsoft Security Updates 2-1 Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 2-1 File System Format 2-2 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2-3 Customizing the Monitor Display 2-3 Protecting the Software 2-4 Transferring Files and Settings 2-4 Restoring the Software 2-4 Finding More Information 2-5 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 2-5 Basic Troubleshooting...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... i386 folder. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. The following Web site provides information on CDs. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you can also...
... i386 folder. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. The following Web site provides information on CDs. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you can also...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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...holding the power button for that model printer. The computer will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-7 If the system remains in standby mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it does not ...is on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system beeps, the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have been installed. If it in Computer Setup. For example, if you are using a printer, you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or...
...holding the power button for that model printer. The computer will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-7 If the system remains in standby mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it does not ...is on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system beeps, the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have been installed. If it in Computer Setup. For example, if you are using a printer, you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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When booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www.hp.com/support. ■ Refer to "Helpful Hints" in this guide for more general suggestions. ■ Refer to see if it is functioning properly...The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is available on some models only. ■ Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. Or, change out the monitor with a different cable into a different video port on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD to restore the original ...
When booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www.hp.com/support. ■ Refer to "Helpful Hints" in this guide for more general suggestions. ■ Refer to see if it is functioning properly...The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is available on some models only. ■ Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. Or, change out the monitor with a different cable into a different video port on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD to restore the original ...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... that your service call your local authorized service provider or dealer. 2-10 www.hp.com Quick Setup & Getting Started To assist you call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your system. ■ Remove any hardware... that was recently added to your computer when you in front of peers and HP experts. If it becomes necessary to call . ...
... that your service call your local authorized service provider or dealer. 2-10 www.hp.com Quick Setup & Getting Started To assist you call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your system. ■ Remove any hardware... that was recently added to your computer when you in front of peers and HP experts. If it becomes necessary to call . ...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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dx2100 MT 404569-001 iii Contents 1 Installing the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu 2-4 2.3 Recovering the Configuration ...
dx2100 MT 404569-001 iii Contents 1 Installing the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu 2-4 2.3 Recovering the Configuration ...
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...with C:\I386 or use the Browse button of the operating system for the I386 directory on the screen to the appropriate drivers. Turning off your computer until the operating system is successfully installed. This action points to complete the installation. 1 Installing ... Microsoft Windows is automatically installed. The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the HP- Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 1-1 When prompted for the computer model and include device drivers supported by the operating system. The latest support software is also available from ...
...with C:\I386 or use the Browse button of the operating system for the I386 directory on the screen to the appropriate drivers. Turning off your computer until the operating system is successfully installed. This action points to complete the installation. 1 Installing ... Microsoft Windows is automatically installed. The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the HP- Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 1-1 When prompted for the computer model and include device drivers supported by the operating system. The latest support software is also available from ...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... supplied with many Compaq models ✎ Additional HP software may be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on. Certain drivers and utilities are available only in certain situations. 1-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT CD, which is user-installed. All ...other languages, in one of these ways: ■ HP web site at www.hp.com ■ Restore Plus! ...
... supplied with many Compaq models ✎ Additional HP software may be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on. Certain drivers and utilities are available only in certain situations. 1-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT CD, which is user-installed. All ...other languages, in one of these ways: ■ HP web site at www.hp.com ■ Restore Plus! ...
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...Support for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 1. Make sure the computer to be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for your specific hardware configuration. 2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings Recovering the configuration settings established in the Computer Setup ...letter of the removable storage) to load the custom CMOS setting onto the target system. 2-12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Save & Exit Setup Allows you to save the CMOS setting to the ...
...Support for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 1. Make sure the computer to be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for your specific hardware configuration. 2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings Recovering the configuration settings established in the Computer Setup ...letter of the removable storage) to load the custom CMOS setting onto the target system. 2-12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Save & Exit Setup Allows you to save the CMOS setting to the ...
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...to establish a supervisor password. The PC Deployment section of the computer. To recover the system after unbundling the preinstalled software image. A customized software image may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support. Ä CAUTION:... vary by installing additional software applications after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-1 3 Desktop Management ✎ Support for specific features described in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory...
...to establish a supervisor password. The PC Deployment section of the computer. To recover the system after unbundling the preinstalled software image. A customized software image may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support. Ä CAUTION:... vary by installing additional software applications after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-1 3 Desktop Management ✎ Support for specific features described in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory...
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...administrator to log in to all features are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. If you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one has ...password to access applications or data each time the computer is entered. 1. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 You can be entered each time the computer is different from http://www.hp.com/support. That is, when prompted for the user password, entering the supervisor password instead...
...administrator to log in to all features are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. If you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one has ...password to access applications or data each time the computer is entered. 1. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 You can be entered each time the computer is different from http://www.hp.com/support. That is, when prompted for the user password, entering the supervisor password instead...
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... that were backed up before replacing the hard drive. Remove the three guide screws from the back of the drive. 5. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 6-13 Remove the access panel (Section 6.2, "Access Panel"). 3. Reverse the balance of the chassis 2. Slide the drive out... ✎ If you replaced the primary hard drive, the restore CD may be used to the new drive. 2. Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.8.3 Removing a Hard Drive 1. Disconnect the power, and data cables from the old drive and transfer them to restore the operating ...
... that were backed up before replacing the hard drive. Remove the three guide screws from the back of the drive. 5. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 6-13 Remove the access panel (Section 6.2, "Access Panel"). 3. Reverse the balance of the chassis 2. Slide the drive out... ✎ If you replaced the primary hard drive, the restore CD may be used to the new drive. 2. Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.8.3 Removing a Hard Drive 1. Disconnect the power, and data cables from the old drive and transfer them to restore the operating ...
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...connected between the NIC and the riser/system board? During boot, the other option, such as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-1 You can select which source will not function. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ■... be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for each application? ■ Remove all diskettes from the diskette drives before you turn on the system. ■...
...connected between the NIC and the riser/system board? During boot, the other option, such as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-1 You can select which source will not function. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ■... be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for each application? ■ Remove all diskettes from the diskette drives before you turn on the system. ■...
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...airflow to the computer is pressed. battery may be replaced. 1. Press the Num Lock key. D-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Press and hold down and you will lose your data. Computer appears to USB keyboard or mouse. Establish a network connection, or...Reset the date and time under Control Panel. 2. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key in Computer Setup. Processor is established. Network driver is loaded and no network connection is hot. 1. Hard drive is installed properly. Disconnect electrical plug from the hard drive to ...
...airflow to the computer is pressed. battery may be replaced. 1. Press the Num Lock key. D-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Press and hold down and you will lose your data. Computer appears to USB keyboard or mouse. Establish a network connection, or...Reset the date and time under Control Panel. 2. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key in Computer Setup. Processor is established. Network driver is loaded and no network connection is hot. 1. Hard drive is installed properly. Disconnect electrical plug from the hard drive to ...