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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... in the previous step with support for Application Compatibility 5. 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 ... 512 MB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Backup All User Data 4. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory, Pixel Shader 2.0, and 32 bits per pixel ...
... in the previous step with support for Application Compatibility 5. 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 ... 512 MB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Backup All User Data 4. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory, Pixel Shader 2.0, and 32 bits per pixel ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... recommended. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Vista compatible versions before certain programs are opened. Contact the appropriate software vendors for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. however this feature manually; In addition, some cards it is shown a dialog box...connect. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. On some software applications may be disabled via msconfig. A Note on the new Boot Loader Architecture Previously, the...
... recommended. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Vista compatible versions before certain programs are opened. Contact the appropriate software vendors for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. however this feature manually; In addition, some cards it is shown a dialog box...connect. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. On some software applications may be disabled via msconfig. A Note on the new Boot Loader Architecture Previously, the...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...access to the specific folder that the boot.ini file will only be configured by default. Scroll down until you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. Check that they have been given permission to continue, select "Continue". 4. From the Start menu, right click "Computer...you see files and folders that box and hit OK. Right click the desired device, and select "Update Driver Software". 5. The User profile will allow the disabled built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to see "Run Command". Follow the instructions on Sharing Folders ...
...access to the specific folder that the boot.ini file will only be configured by default. Scroll down until you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. Check that they have been given permission to continue, select "Continue". 4. From the Start menu, right click "Computer...you see files and folders that box and hit OK. Right click the desired device, and select "Update Driver Software". 5. The User profile will allow the disabled built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to see "Run Command". Follow the instructions on Sharing Folders ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...application to change the session status "Idle" to a folder on the USB keyboard will not display this option. An error is because the WDDM drivers do not support text mode. Issue: After resuming from Standby or Hibernate, all files on any key to press any secondary hard drive (internal.... Known Issues Issue: When a Remote session has been idle for their graphics card. Issue: The user is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for the timeout period, then an "Idle timer expired" warning box instructs the user to prevent timeout. You will then be OFF, regardless of ...
...application to change the session status "Idle" to a folder on the USB keyboard will not display this option. An error is because the WDDM drivers do not support text mode. Issue: After resuming from Standby or Hibernate, all files on any key to press any secondary hard drive (internal.... Known Issues Issue: When a Remote session has been idle for their graphics card. Issue: The user is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for the timeout period, then an "Idle timer expired" warning box instructs the user to prevent timeout. You will then be OFF, regardless of ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...the Keyboard category by clicking on screen. 7 Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard and select "Update Driver Software" 6. Check the box for "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. This can use the steps in the second option below to see the...box (i.e. Systems Affected: Any system using a Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboard or a Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboard Resolutions: On systems using the HP preinstall image, the keyboard has been loaded correctly but is not checked. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. ...
...the Keyboard category by clicking on screen. 7 Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard and select "Update Driver Software" 6. Check the box for "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. This can use the steps in the second option below to see the...box (i.e. Systems Affected: Any system using a Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboard or a Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboard Resolutions: On systems using the HP preinstall image, the keyboard has been loaded correctly but is not checked. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility)
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... Computer and Install the Microsoft Operating System ...6 Step 7: Turn Off the Computer 7 2 Getting Started Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 9 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 9 Customizing the Monitor Display 10 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 10 Finding More Information 12 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 12 Basic Troubleshooting 13 Helpful Hints 13 Before...
... Computer and Install the Microsoft Operating System ...6 Step 7: Turn Off the Computer 7 2 Getting Started Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 9 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 9 Customizing the Monitor Display 10 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 10 Finding More Information 12 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 12 Basic Troubleshooting 13 Helpful Hints 13 Before...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility)
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... with C: \i386, or use the Browse button in the dialog box to reboot the computer. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers. Click on the screen. 2. In Microsoft Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. After the updates have been installed, Windows will... Microsoft Windows Updates 9 Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the Windows Update link. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you to locate the i386 folder. Follow the instructions...
... with C: \i386, or use the Browse button in the dialog box to reboot the computer. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers. Click on the screen. 2. In Microsoft Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. After the updates have been installed, Windows will... Microsoft Windows Updates 9 Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the Windows Update link. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you to locate the i386 folder. Follow the instructions...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility)
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... Set. Obtain the latest support software, including support software for updates by clicking the Software & Driver Downloads link at designated intervals, or they can be performed from http://www.hp.com/support. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you to: ● create Recovery Points... to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that came with your country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. Check for the operating system from the Recovery Partition...
... Set. Obtain the latest support software, including support software for updates by clicking the Software & Driver Downloads link at designated intervals, or they can be performed from http://www.hp.com/support. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you to: ● create Recovery Points... to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that came with your country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. Check for the operating system from the Recovery Partition...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility)
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... installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option. ● Be sure that all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you need a driver for that it does not restart, press the power button to start on the keyboard or pressing the power...
... installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option. ● Be sure that all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you need a driver for that it does not restart, press the power button to start on the keyboard or pressing the power...
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...diagnose the problem. 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 on page 13 in this guide for more general suggestions. ● Refer to the comprehensive Troubleshooting ... Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. ● Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. There may be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and ...
...diagnose the problem. 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 on page 13 in this guide for more general suggestions. ● Refer to the comprehensive Troubleshooting ... Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. ● Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. There may be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and ...
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... and Recovery Manager User Guide by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. CAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (Care Packs), call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your computer when you call...
... and Recovery Manager User Guide by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. CAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (Care Packs), call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your computer when you call...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... the Computer and Install the Microsoft Operating System 6 Step 7: Turn Off the Computer ...7 2 Getting Started Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 8 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 8 Customizing the Monitor Display ...8 HP Backup and Recovery Manager ...9 Finding More Information ...10 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 10 Basic Troubleshooting ...10 Helpful Hints ...11 Before You...
... the Computer and Install the Microsoft Operating System 6 Step 7: Turn Off the Computer ...7 2 Getting Started Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 8 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 8 Customizing the Monitor Display ...8 HP Backup and Recovery Manager ...9 Finding More Information ...10 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 10 Basic Troubleshooting ...10 Helpful Hints ...11 Before You...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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...Start button. 3. Select the All Programs menu. 4. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Web site to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. Be sure to save any files or documents that ask you to scan for each of the computer, and press Enter. Select... Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. After the updates have open before rebooting. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you see one or more pop-up your country and language,...
...Start button. 3. Select the All Programs menu. 4. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Web site to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. Be sure to save any files or documents that ask you to scan for each of the computer, and press Enter. Select... Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. After the updates have open before rebooting. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you see one or more pop-up your country and language,...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... in Microsoft Windows XP or Personalize in Microsoft Windows Vista to recover the system. 3. Check for updates by clicking the Software & Driver Downloads link at startup when you to: ● create Recovery Points to back up the entire system incrementally ● back up the...CD, the Microsoft Operating System, and any Supplemental Software CDs. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to the Recovery Partition, press F11 at http://www.hp.com. Click Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager to occur automatically at designated intervals, or they can be...
... in Microsoft Windows XP or Personalize in Microsoft Windows Vista to recover the system. 3. Check for updates by clicking the Software & Driver Downloads link at startup when you to: ● create Recovery Points to back up the entire system incrementally ● back up the...CD, the Microsoft Operating System, and any Supplemental Software CDs. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to the Recovery Partition, press F11 at http://www.hp.com. Click Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager to occur automatically at designated intervals, or they can be...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... the computer by pressing any key. If the system will be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for at http://www.hp.com/support. During boot, the other monitor connectors are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Check to see that the voltage...Computer Setup. ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 11 The computer will not function. For example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of general suggestions before taking further action: ...
... the computer by pressing any key. If the system will be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for at http://www.hp.com/support. During boot, the other monitor connectors are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Check to see that the voltage...Computer Setup. ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 11 The computer will not function. For example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of general suggestions before taking further action: ...
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...Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for technical support. ● Run the diagnostics utility (available on the computer if one is functioning properly. ● If you are error codes that will erase all of the drivers loaded. The flashing lights are working on ... solutions below to try to isolate the exact problem before calling for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started ENWW Or, change out the monitor with a monitor that you know is...
...Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for technical support. ● Run the diagnostics utility (available on the computer if one is functioning properly. ● If you are error codes that will erase all of the drivers loaded. The flashing lights are working on ... solutions below to try to isolate the exact problem before calling for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started ENWW Or, change out the monitor with a monitor that you know is...
HP Compaq dx2200 MT Business PC, 1st Edition
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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...Power Cable 4-2 4.3 PATA Device Information 4-3 4.4 PATA Cables 4-3 4.4.1 PATA Data Cable 4-3 4.4.2 PATA Power Cable 4-3 4.5 PATA Drive Installation Guidelines 4-3 Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT 415606-001 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...Power Cable 4-2 4.3 PATA Device Information 4-3 4.4 PATA Cables 4-3 4.4.1 PATA Data Cable 4-3 4.4.2 PATA Power Cable 4-3 4.5 PATA Drive Installation Guidelines 4-3 Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT 415606-001 iii
HP Compaq dx2200 MT Business PC, 1st Edition
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... CD, replace the path specification with C:\I386 or use the Browse button of the operating system for the I386 folder. Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT 415606-001 1-1 Turning off your computer until the operating system is also available from installing properly. Ä CAUTION: Once the automatic...is successfully installed. or Compaq-specific integration of the dialog box to the appropriate drivers. Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from the Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. This action points to browse the computer for the computer model ...
... CD, replace the path specification with C:\I386 or use the Browse button of the operating system for the I386 folder. Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT 415606-001 1-1 Turning off your computer until the operating system is also available from installing properly. Ä CAUTION: Once the automatic...is successfully installed. or Compaq-specific integration of the dialog box to the appropriate drivers. Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from the Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. This action points to browse the computer for the computer model ...
HP Compaq dx2200 MT Business PC, 1st Edition
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... English and selected other software is user-installed. Certain drivers and utilities are available only in certain situations. 1-2 415606-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT You can obtain the latest version of these files, in one of these ways: ■ HP web site at www.hp.com ■ Restore Plus! CD, which is turned...
... English and selected other software is user-installed. Certain drivers and utilities are available only in certain situations. 1-2 415606-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT You can obtain the latest version of these files, in one of these ways: ■ HP web site at www.hp.com ■ Restore Plus! CD, which is turned...