Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... 98 Second Edition (SE) and NT Workstation 4.0 operating systems. With the adoption of Windows 2000 and XP Professional, Microsoft will explain Compaq's transition plans and customer choices after end of life of distribution including the multi-national direct OEM channel, starting July 1, 2002. This... Options 4 Frequently Asked Questions... 5 16MA-0402A-WWEN ... April 2002 WHITE PAPER April 2002 Prepared By ABG Software Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS Introduction 3 Changes in some of its channels of these operating systems, and answer frequently asked questions.
... 98 Second Edition (SE) and NT Workstation 4.0 operating systems. With the adoption of Windows 2000 and XP Professional, Microsoft will explain Compaq's transition plans and customer choices after end of life of distribution including the multi-national direct OEM channel, starting July 1, 2002. This... Options 4 Frequently Asked Questions... 5 16MA-0402A-WWEN ... April 2002 WHITE PAPER April 2002 Prepared By ABG Software Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS Introduction 3 Changes in some of its channels of these operating systems, and answer frequently asked questions.
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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...The information in this document is subject to change without warranty of Microsoft Corporation. WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... Compaq Computer Corporation Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 Retirement White Paper (April 2002) 2 April 2002 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and ...The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. NOTICE ©2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. All other product names mentioned herein may be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of any kind and is " without notice. The information in the...
...The information in this document is subject to change without warranty of Microsoft Corporation. WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... Compaq Computer Corporation Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 Retirement White Paper (April 2002) 2 April 2002 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and ...The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. NOTICE ©2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. All other product names mentioned herein may be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of any kind and is " without notice. The information in the...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... phase" Computer OEMs lose their operating system lifecycle on June 30, 2002. Refer to Windows XP Professional. For business applications, Compaq and Microsoft strongly recommend upgrading to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle.asp 3 April 2002 Customers requiring these operating systems may vary...XP Professional and Home Editions on March 31, 2003, therefore, OEMs will no longer be licensed to ship standard desktop, notebook or workstation models factory preinstalled with a wider range of their standard OEM licensing rights to preinstall these two operating systems. ...
... phase" Computer OEMs lose their operating system lifecycle on June 30, 2002. Refer to Windows XP Professional. For business applications, Compaq and Microsoft strongly recommend upgrading to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle.asp 3 April 2002 Customers requiring these operating systems may vary...XP Professional and Home Editions on March 31, 2003, therefore, OEMs will no longer be licensed to ship standard desktop, notebook or workstation models factory preinstalled with a wider range of their standard OEM licensing rights to preinstall these two operating systems. ...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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..., however, it may be more expensive. Windows XP Professional downgrade right is used to work through the PC Custom Solutions group. These options vary depending on http://www.compaq.com/support/reference/ Customer Options requesting Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 after 6/30/02*: a) Customer buys... system (Windows 98 SE / NT 4.0). Purchase computers with Windows XP. For more information about PC Custom Solutions. 2. This group will only process W98 SE/NT 4.0 requests on new Compaq computers will still have two options: 1. Windows XP can reinstall Windows XP Professional at no extra...
..., however, it may be more expensive. Windows XP Professional downgrade right is used to work through the PC Custom Solutions group. These options vary depending on http://www.compaq.com/support/reference/ Customer Options requesting Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 after 6/30/02*: a) Customer buys... system (Windows 98 SE / NT 4.0). Purchase computers with Windows XP. For more information about PC Custom Solutions. 2. This group will only process W98 SE/NT 4.0 requests on new Compaq computers will still have two options: 1. Windows XP can reinstall Windows XP Professional at no extra...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... system builder DSP operating system versions or versions obtained through volume licensing agreements held with Windows XP Professional, can I buy Compaq computers preinstalled with Microsoft. 5 April 2002 In this phase, Microsoft will provide the alternate OS version. These include enhanced ...downgrade to any further development. No, the Windows XP Professional EULA specifies that neither Compaq nor Microsoft will discontinue providing any other operating system. 3. If I change . The Compaq Restore CD that is shipped in 1996, is reliable, stable, and cost-efficient. ...
... system builder DSP operating system versions or versions obtained through volume licensing agreements held with Windows XP Professional, can I buy Compaq computers preinstalled with Microsoft. 5 April 2002 In this phase, Microsoft will provide the alternate OS version. These include enhanced ...downgrade to any further development. No, the Windows XP Professional EULA specifies that neither Compaq nor Microsoft will discontinue providing any other operating system. 3. If I change . The Compaq Restore CD that is shipped in 1996, is reliable, stable, and cost-efficient. ...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... consult the QuickSpecs for Customer Exceptions 9. At a later time, you may reinstall Windows XP Professional on supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. If you intend to preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 as part ...our SIMS offering on the hard drive at no additional charge. 7. Compaq will the transition to upgrade my OS for DSP? I expect to provide customers the most cost-effective price for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT ...
... consult the QuickSpecs for Customer Exceptions 9. At a later time, you may reinstall Windows XP Professional on supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. If you intend to preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 as part ...our SIMS offering on the hard drive at no additional charge. 7. Compaq will the transition to upgrade my OS for DSP? I expect to provide customers the most cost-effective price for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT ...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... 2002. In the event of Authenticity (COA) numbers if they use their Windows XP Professional Downgrade rights to install Windows 98/NT? Will Compaq continue to provide restore media for computers shipped with Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0. 14. For more details please see http://www.microsoft.com...not authorized to support Windows 98 and NT 4.0? Customers who have an Enterprise Licensing Agreement with the retail/DSP versions should contact PCCS or Compaq Customer Support. 16. If retail/DSP versions are installed, then the COA numbers that come with Microsoft, and are not needed. 7 ...
... 2002. In the event of Authenticity (COA) numbers if they use their Windows XP Professional Downgrade rights to install Windows 98/NT? Will Compaq continue to provide restore media for computers shipped with Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0. 14. For more details please see http://www.microsoft.com...not authorized to support Windows 98 and NT 4.0? Customers who have an Enterprise Licensing Agreement with the retail/DSP versions should contact PCCS or Compaq Customer Support. 16. If retail/DSP versions are installed, then the COA numbers that come with Microsoft, and are not needed. 7 ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... battery calibration. 1 WHITE PAPER May 2001 Prepared by Access Business Group Commercial Notebook Division Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1 PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS... 2 BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE 2 REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE ....... 2 BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED 3 CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS...
... battery calibration. 1 WHITE PAPER May 2001 Prepared by Access Business Group Commercial Notebook Division Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1 PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS... 2 BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE 2 REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE ....... 2 BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED 3 CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...accurately report the amount of charge until the battery light turns off . For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. The customer should not mistake this for a storage life of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. ...Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to the information provided below. 2 BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on ...
...accurately report the amount of charge until the battery light turns off . For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. The customer should not mistake this for a storage life of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. ...Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to the information provided below. 2 BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...calibration is not achieved and continued accuracy of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess the energy... cannot be followed by a full uninterrupted discharge. As a result, over time the gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in today's battery chemistry, the ability to store energy...
...calibration is not achieved and continued accuracy of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess the energy... cannot be followed by a full uninterrupted discharge. As a result, over time the gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in today's battery chemistry, the ability to store energy...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is ...required during this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each new battery, so that fuel level communication is...
... the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is ...required during this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each new battery, so that fuel level communication is...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...take up to run the Calibration process completely. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) Go to: • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Options / Compaq Power (or use Fn-F7 if hotkeys is installed) • Under the Compaq Power tab is located the battery status boxes. ... the background and system can be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during the day • As noted in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is required, a Calibrate button is accurate between the battery and the Operating System...
...take up to run the Calibration process completely. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) Go to: • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Options / Compaq Power (or use Fn-F7 if hotkeys is installed) • Under the Compaq Power tab is located the battery status boxes. ... the background and system can be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during the day • As noted in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is required, a Calibrate button is accurate between the battery and the Operating System...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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..." mode on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. WINDOWS 2000 1. Undock the computer or...
..." mode on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. WINDOWS 2000 1. Undock the computer or...
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...change without notice. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT..., PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and other...
...change without notice. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT..., PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and other...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... review SP2's documentation, and then determine whether to the Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop and Notebook Platforms White Paper, available October 2001. For details on Compaq's overall operating system strategy, operating system features, and the installation of additional Service...Method to execute its selfcontained installation. SP2 is intended for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro™, iPAQ™ & Armada™ products, and applicable programs on individual company needs...
... review SP2's documentation, and then determine whether to the Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop and Notebook Platforms White Paper, available October 2001. For details on Compaq's overall operating system strategy, operating system features, and the installation of additional Service...Method to execute its selfcontained installation. SP2 is intended for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro™, iPAQ™ & Armada™ products, and applicable programs on individual company needs...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... accompanying such products. Intel and Pentium are set forth in the United States and other countries. Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Evo, iPAQ and ... of their respective companies. Nothing herein should be trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 2 Notice © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Deskpro and Armada Registered in the United States and other countries. in U.S....
... accompanying such products. Intel and Pentium are set forth in the United States and other countries. Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Evo, iPAQ and ... of their respective companies. Nothing herein should be trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 2 Notice © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Deskpro and Armada Registered in the United States and other countries. in U.S....
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...dedicated to providing customers who may choose to supporting our customer's operating system needs. Tested Products Systems on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 3 Introduction For years, Compaq has remained committed to deploy SP2 with Service Pack 2 have been tested include: • Workstations ... product lines. As new operating systems and service packs are introduced, Compaq engineering teams perform testing to maintaining stability and consistency across a variety of configurations for the Deskpro, Armada, Prosignia and Workstation systems. This white paper provides a list of ...
...dedicated to providing customers who may choose to supporting our customer's operating system needs. Tested Products Systems on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 3 Introduction For years, Compaq has remained committed to deploy SP2 with Service Pack 2 have been tested include: • Workstations ... product lines. As new operating systems and service packs are introduced, Compaq engineering teams perform testing to maintaining stability and consistency across a variety of configurations for the Deskpro, Armada, Prosignia and Workstation systems. This white paper provides a list of ...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made: • If you...
... • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made: • If you...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...Anomaly: System Hibernation issues may hang when resuming. Docking Bases Affected: ArmadaStation I and II. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 5 Video Adapters Affected: Nvidia Synergy III, Nvidia Gloria III, Nvidia G400 Pro, NvidiaM64 32MB, Nvidia M64 TNT2 16MB, Nvidia ...issue is not supported in legacy docking bases. Description: Hibernation is not resolved with Windows 2000 SP1 or SP2. Systems Affected: Armada 7400, 7800, E700 and M700 models. Resolution: Customers are advised not to hibernate when using the affected products. 15GW-0801A-WWEN...
...Anomaly: System Hibernation issues may hang when resuming. Docking Bases Affected: ArmadaStation I and II. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 5 Video Adapters Affected: Nvidia Synergy III, Nvidia Gloria III, Nvidia G400 Pro, NvidiaM64 32MB, Nvidia M64 TNT2 16MB, Nvidia ...issue is not supported in legacy docking bases. Description: Hibernation is not resolved with Windows 2000 SP1 or SP2. Systems Affected: Armada 7400, 7800, E700 and M700 models. Resolution: Customers are advised not to hibernate when using the affected products. 15GW-0801A-WWEN...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...Serial Bus (USB) devices may not work with Windows 2000 default to ATA 66 (Mode 4). Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 6 UPDATES IN SP2 This section outlines some of the Key Updates of updates that is a collection of Windows 2000 Service Pack 2. ...Operating System Reliability issues addressed • 16-bit PC Card devices that are listed below. The main areas addressed by SP2 are: •...
...Serial Bus (USB) devices may not work with Windows 2000 default to ATA 66 (Mode 4). Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 6 UPDATES IN SP2 This section outlines some of the Key Updates of updates that is a collection of Windows 2000 Service Pack 2. ...Operating System Reliability issues addressed • 16-bit PC Card devices that are listed below. The main areas addressed by SP2 are: •...