Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs

IMPORTANT
This process will delete all files on the target system.
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT BACK UP YOUR DATA
BEFORE PROCEEDING, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL BE
LOST. BEFORE YOU PROCEED, you must back up all
personal data (files, pictures, etc.) prior to installing Microsoft
Windows 7.
Prerequisites
You will need the following before installing Windows 7:
• An applicable system
• Microsoft Windows 7 Beta DVD
• Internet access
IMPORTANT
This document does not provide a license to create and/or
distribute an operating system image. This document is
intended to be a technical resource for those who have the
proper license to evaluate the Windows 7 operating system.
The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not
grant re-imaging and deployment rights. Before using the
document to deploy an image, please contact your Microsoft
licensing representative to obtain the proper license
agreements. HP cannot be held liable if a customer uses this
document to create or deploy an image that violates Microsoft
license agreements.
Installing the operating system and drivers
This section provides guidelines for users who perform a clean installation of Microsoft
Windows 7.
IMPORTANT
Upgrade the system ROM before beginning OS installation.
Installing the operating system
Perform the following steps when installing Windows 7 Beta
1. Change the boot order in F10 Setup to make the optical drive the first boot device.
2.
Insert the OS DVD and power on the system.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for operating system installation.
a. Select Custom Installation when prompted
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