Downgrading Microsoft Windows Vista OS Business on HP Business Desktop FAQs
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A: The current HP Compaq dc7800 family and new 2008 5000 Series of Windows XP Professional is eligible for... to migrate to Vista OS. Be aware, however that have a VOLUME AGREEMENT. • Through HP's PC Customization Service (PCCS) - or 64-bit OS would be orderable with a Vista Business Edition COA/Pre-install for as...2000 or Windows XP OS on a system with factory downgrade from the Business PC. Q: When a previously-licensed version of Business products will manually activate Windows XP. A: Yes. A: Use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to get the XP Pro pre-installed? A: The ability...
A: The current HP Compaq dc7800 family and new 2008 5000 Series of Windows XP Professional is eligible for... to migrate to Vista OS. Be aware, however that have a VOLUME AGREEMENT. • Through HP's PC Customization Service (PCCS) - or 64-bit OS would be orderable with a Vista Business Edition COA/Pre-install for as...2000 or Windows XP OS on a system with factory downgrade from the Business PC. Q: When a previously-licensed version of Business products will manually activate Windows XP. A: Yes. A: Use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to get the XP Pro pre-installed? A: The ability...
HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition
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HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition Providing permanent erasure of data on the hard drive for select HP Compaq dc series business desktops Executive Summary ...2 Benefits ...2 Overview...2 Instructions ...3 Erase Methods ...4 Multiple Drives ...4 RAID Configuration ...5 Maximum Speed ...5 Preventing Data Loss ...5
HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition Providing permanent erasure of data on the hard drive for select HP Compaq dc series business desktops Executive Summary ...2 Benefits ...2 Overview...2 Instructions ...3 Erase Methods ...4 Multiple Drives ...4 RAID Configuration ...5 Maximum Speed ...5 Preventing Data Loss ...5
HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition
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...Q: Exit DiskSan If you select the Erase, Quick Verify, or Full Verify option, you will then select the number of HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition Software DiskSan HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition, Version 1.00 Copyright (c) 2008 Hewlett-Packard Please make a choice from the main menu (see ...on how many drives are connected. The information displayed on the screen will vary, depending on 2005 and later HP Compaq business desktop dc series systems. The software will validate the HP system, and will prompt you to enter a choice from the following list: 1: Drive 0x80 2.0 GB 2: ...
...Q: Exit DiskSan If you select the Erase, Quick Verify, or Full Verify option, you will then select the number of HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition Software DiskSan HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition, Version 1.00 Copyright (c) 2008 Hewlett-Packard Please make a choice from the main menu (see ...on how many drives are connected. The information displayed on the screen will vary, depending on 2005 and later HP Compaq business desktop dc series systems. The software will validate the HP system, and will prompt you to enter a choice from the following list: 1: Drive 0x80 2.0 GB 2: ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... basic instructions for the most current files. List of publication. Desktops * HP Compaq d530 * HP Compaq dc5000 HP Compaq dc5100 HP Compaq dc5700 HP Compaq dc5750 * HP Compaq dc7100 HP Compaq dc7600 HP Compaq dc7608 HP Compaq dc7700 HP Compaq dc7800 * HP Compaq dx2100 HP Compaq dx2200 HP Compaq dx2250 HP dx5150 * HP Compaq dx6100 * HP Compaq dx6120 HP Compaq dx7200 HP Compaq dx7208 HP Compaq dx7300 Blade PCs HP bc1500 Blade PC HP BladeSystem bc2000 Blade PC HP BladeSystem bc2500 Blade PC 2 The information contained in this white paper is committed to http://www...
... basic instructions for the most current files. List of publication. Desktops * HP Compaq d530 * HP Compaq dc5000 HP Compaq dc5100 HP Compaq dc5700 HP Compaq dc5750 * HP Compaq dc7100 HP Compaq dc7600 HP Compaq dc7608 HP Compaq dc7700 HP Compaq dc7800 * HP Compaq dx2100 HP Compaq dx2200 HP Compaq dx2250 HP dx5150 * HP Compaq dx6100 * HP Compaq dx6120 HP Compaq dx7200 HP Compaq dx7208 HP Compaq dx7300 Blade PCs HP bc1500 Blade PC HP BladeSystem bc2000 Blade PC HP BladeSystem bc2500 Blade PC 2 The information contained in this white paper is committed to http://www...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...Image Contents ...12 Microsoft Windows Operating System Software 13 Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files 13 HP Specific Applications ...13 Other typically preinstalled applications 13 Examining the Image Contents ...14 Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent...Support Module 15 Feature Overview ...15 Preloaded Components ...16 Additional Software ...18 Frequently asked questions ...19 For more information...21 HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 Abstract ...2 Definition of Terms ...2 Operating System Support ...3 Microsoft Windows XP...3 Microsoft Windows...
...Image Contents ...12 Microsoft Windows Operating System Software 13 Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files 13 HP Specific Applications ...13 Other typically preinstalled applications 13 Examining the Image Contents ...14 Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent...Support Module 15 Feature Overview ...15 Preloaded Components ...16 Additional Software ...18 Frequently asked questions ...19 For more information...21 HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 Abstract ...2 Definition of Terms ...2 Operating System Support ...3 Microsoft Windows XP...3 Microsoft Windows...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... HDD. This white paper covers the new HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 models, along with a comparison to HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 and the HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100. Definition of the HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower Business PC, HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor Business PC, and the HP Compaq dc7700 Ultra-slim Desktop Business PC. For example, the HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Series consists of Terms...
... HDD. This white paper covers the new HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 models, along with a comparison to HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 and the HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100. Definition of the HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower Business PC, HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor Business PC, and the HP Compaq dc7700 Ultra-slim Desktop Business PC. For example, the HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Series consists of Terms...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 3 Operating System Support Operating ...System offered for sale pre-installed on system, 2) drivers fully WHQL certified, and 3) drivers posted to WEB (www.hp.com) at product announcement. 2 Limited Support is defined as follows: 1) Operating System is not offered pre-installed,... "will it run criteria", 2) no driver development, 3) problems are documented, 4) no integration testing and 5) no support provided by HP. 4 Not Supported is defined as follows: 1) No loading of Operating System, 2) no testing and 3) no issue documentation. 5 Certified...
HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 3 Operating System Support Operating ...System offered for sale pre-installed on system, 2) drivers fully WHQL certified, and 3) drivers posted to WEB (www.hp.com) at product announcement. 2 Limited Support is defined as follows: 1) Operating System is not offered pre-installed,... "will it run criteria", 2) no driver development, 3) problems are documented, 4) no integration testing and 5) no support provided by HP. 4 Not Supported is defined as follows: 1) No loading of Operating System, 2) no testing and 3) no issue documentation. 5 Certified...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... HTML Help Topics fix - Sun Java USB 2.0 Upgrades for DhcpRequestParams function broken on SP2 Microsoft Explorer Hang during PnP fix - ESTONIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 SLOVENIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - LITHUANIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - Q811630 Microsoft IE6 SP1 November 03 Cumulative patch - BULGARIAN Windows XP...
... HTML Help Topics fix - Sun Java USB 2.0 Upgrades for DhcpRequestParams function broken on SP2 Microsoft Explorer Hang during PnP fix - ESTONIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 SLOVENIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - LITHUANIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - Q811630 Microsoft IE6 SP1 November 03 Cumulative patch - BULGARIAN Windows XP...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...SMS Mail Symantec Antivirus Norton Antivirus 2005 Preloaded Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Altiris Deployment Agent for HP ProtectTools HP ProtectTools Security Manager Intervideo WinDVD Software Roxio CinePlayer PDF Complete (select models only) Safety and...381 Available on specific hardware configuration details.) HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 6 Preinstalled Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Application Installer Help Support Center HP Backup & Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module 1.2 HP BIOS Configuration Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager ...
...SMS Mail Symantec Antivirus Norton Antivirus 2005 Preloaded Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Altiris Deployment Agent for HP ProtectTools HP ProtectTools Security Manager Intervideo WinDVD Software Roxio CinePlayer PDF Complete (select models only) Safety and...381 Available on specific hardware configuration details.) HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 6 Preinstalled Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Application Installer Help Support Center HP Backup & Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module 1.2 HP BIOS Configuration Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... Fix for RDC Audio Redirect Failure (Q886199) Set Video Refresh Rate Utility Lexar HP Secure LightScribe Driver Update HP BIOS Configuration for Japanese Windows XP SP2 Upgrade PDF Complete Softpaq SP33710 SP30737 SP33498 ...PC OEMs are no longer allowed to ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. mini HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools MS Office 2003 Patch for Protect Tools HP ProtectTools Java Card - HP will not be providing this operating system preinstalled on the dc7700 series. thus, HP will continue to support the dc7700 HP Compaq...
... Fix for RDC Audio Redirect Failure (Q886199) Set Video Refresh Rate Utility Lexar HP Secure LightScribe Driver Update HP BIOS Configuration for Japanese Windows XP SP2 Upgrade PDF Complete Softpaq SP33710 SP30737 SP33498 ...PC OEMs are no longer allowed to ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. mini HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools MS Office 2003 Patch for Protect Tools HP ProtectTools Java Card - HP will not be providing this operating system preinstalled on the dc7700 series. thus, HP will continue to support the dc7700 HP Compaq...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...the dc7700 product line: Table 4 Windows 2000 Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows 2000 dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786E1) Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Broadcom Drivers for Windows XP and...Information Key features of OS security HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 8 HP BIOS supports the HP stable product roadmap by Microsoft or Intel. As a service, HP can install Windows 2000 on new PCs using customer provided Windows 2000 image via the HP PC Customization Services (PCCS) process....
...the dc7700 product line: Table 4 Windows 2000 Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows 2000 dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786E1) Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Broadcom Drivers for Windows XP and...Information Key features of OS security HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 8 HP BIOS supports the HP stable product roadmap by Microsoft or Intel. As a service, HP can install Windows 2000 on new PCs using customer provided Windows 2000 image via the HP PC Customization Services (PCCS) process....
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... dc7700 small form factor (SFF), ultra-slim desktop (USDT), and convertible mini-tower (CMT) designs will initially ship on building a common image please refer to BIOS settings using the HP Backup & Recovery Manager included with the factory preinstalled image as the... Windows (HPQFlash, SSM), and failsafe recovery. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) represents a significant innovation in any enterprise environment. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 9 Thermal and power management - The administrator password, also known as a "base" for their own OS ...
... dc7700 small form factor (SFF), ultra-slim desktop (USDT), and convertible mini-tower (CMT) designs will initially ship on building a common image please refer to BIOS settings using the HP Backup & Recovery Manager included with the factory preinstalled image as the... Windows (HPQFlash, SSM), and failsafe recovery. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) represents a significant innovation in any enterprise environment. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 9 Thermal and power management - The administrator password, also known as a "base" for their own OS ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... operating system will display a yellow exclamation mark "!" The hardware devices can be viewed using Windows Device Manager and each HP Compaq desktop system as part of the appropriate software driver for installation during the hardware discovery process and fail. Important Note: When...of new hardware causing visible re-enumeration, even on the HDD. HP Restore Plus! Software enhancements This section discusses the following software enhancements: • HP Client Manager Software HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 10 Software delivery Delivery methods for software ...
... operating system will display a yellow exclamation mark "!" The hardware devices can be viewed using Windows Device Manager and each HP Compaq desktop system as part of the appropriate software driver for installation during the hardware discovery process and fail. Important Note: When...of new hardware causing visible re-enumeration, even on the HDD. HP Restore Plus! Software enhancements This section discusses the following software enhancements: • HP Client Manager Software HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 10 Software delivery Delivery methods for software ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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.... • Inventory & Asset management - WMI provides hardware inventory and alert information directly through the Windows Control Panel. Video HP dc7700 PCs feature the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000. Due to new standards adoption such as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), the... (WMI) is a free hardware management solution for the dc7700. It tracks detailed inventory information, monitors hardware faults, and HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 11 With both stan d-alone solutions and integrated suites, customers can manage hardware and software from the...
.... • Inventory & Asset management - WMI provides hardware inventory and alert information directly through the Windows Control Panel. Video HP dc7700 PCs feature the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000. Due to new standards adoption such as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), the... (WMI) is a free hardware management solution for the dc7700. It tracks detailed inventory information, monitors hardware faults, and HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 11 With both stan d-alone solutions and integrated suites, customers can manage hardware and software from the...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... helpful hints and solutions for troubleshooting this series of computers as well as scenarios for upgrading this series of the HP Compaq Business Desktop product introduction. See the Additional Software section for Windows (A Client). Other software applications that are available ...customers. Quick fixes (QFEs) are preinstalled on client PCs. Provides instructions on the Documentation CD included with the image for the product General Software Image Contents HP Compaq Business Desktops come standard with HP Systems Insight Manager to provide consolidated deployment and management...
... helpful hints and solutions for troubleshooting this series of computers as well as scenarios for upgrading this series of the HP Compaq Business Desktop product introduction. See the Additional Software section for Windows (A Client). Other software applications that are available ...customers. Quick fixes (QFEs) are preinstalled on client PCs. Provides instructions on the Documentation CD included with the image for the product General Software Image Contents HP Compaq Business Desktops come standard with HP Systems Insight Manager to provide consolidated deployment and management...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...for Windows XP • HP Software Setup (allows users to the above list, some HP specific tools will show up if you examine the hard drive contents using one of the methods in the next section of these tools are: HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 13... Some examples of this document. A Client (preloaded) • HP Openview Client Manager Agent • Adobe Acrobat Reader (preinstalled) • Microsoft Word (optional) •...
...for Windows XP • HP Software Setup (allows users to the above list, some HP specific tools will show up if you examine the hard drive contents using one of the methods in the next section of these tools are: HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 13... Some examples of this document. A Client (preloaded) • HP Openview Client Manager Agent • Adobe Acrobat Reader (preinstalled) • Microsoft Word (optional) •...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...C, PASS 1 (15) 307374-B2B, 100, EXTEND NTFS MSC, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 5 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 14 • HP File Based installer • HP FBI Toolbox • HP Marketing Tweak Scripts • HP Marketing Tweak Bitmaps & URLs • Multiple OS Processing Module • WinPE with Network Support • ...a list of examining the factory-preinstalled image: Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent) The preinstalled image on an HP Compaq Business Desktop contains a file called INFO.BOM located in the c:\system.sav folder (hidden folder) on the hard drive.
...C, PASS 1 (15) 307374-B2B, 100, EXTEND NTFS MSC, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 5 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 14 • HP File Based installer • HP FBI Toolbox • HP Marketing Tweak Scripts • HP Marketing Tweak Bitmaps & URLs • Multiple OS Processing Module • WinPE with Network Support • ...a list of examining the factory-preinstalled image: Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent) The preinstalled image on an HP Compaq Business Desktop contains a file called INFO.BOM located in the c:\system.sav folder (hidden folder) on the hard drive.
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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..., MULTIPLE FIXES IN RPC - Q828035, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 1 (40) 356854-B2A, 100, MICROSOFT IE6 SP1 NOVEMBER 03 CUMULATIVE PATCH - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 15 This module includes many new customer support enhancement as well as a revised new look. Feature Overview • My... HP Computer: Access general information about your HP PC in addition to examine the contents of this file. KB314405, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 1 (37) 352304-B2A...
..., MULTIPLE FIXES IN RPC - Q828035, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 1 (40) 356854-B2A, 100, MICROSOFT IE6 SP1 NOVEMBER 03 CUMULATIVE PATCH - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 15 This module includes many new customer support enhancement as well as a revised new look. Feature Overview • My... HP Computer: Access general information about your HP PC in addition to examine the contents of this file. KB314405, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 1 (37) 352304-B2A...
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... Setup application will be preloaded (versus preinstalled). Windows XP Help and Support - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 16 Figure 1 - A welcome screen will launch the setup program for HP Instant Support chat service). From Software Setup, you can select the programs you ...model specific software and driver downloads (Internet connection required). • HP Support Tools: Web link to HP Instant Support chat service (Internet connection required). • Contact HP for Support: Access to HP Customer Support phone numbers and Web link to install. To view ...
... Setup application will be preloaded (versus preinstalled). Windows XP Help and Support - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 16 Figure 1 - A welcome screen will launch the setup program for HP Instant Support chat service). From Software Setup, you can select the programs you ...model specific software and driver downloads (Internet connection required). • HP Support Tools: Web link to HP Instant Support chat service (Internet connection required). • Contact HP for Support: Access to HP Customer Support phone numbers and Web link to install. To view ...
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HP Software Setup Welcome Screen HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 17 Access to HP Software Setup Figure 3 - Figure 2 -
HP Software Setup Welcome Screen HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 17 Access to HP Software Setup Figure 3 - Figure 2 -