Installing Windows Vista (TM) Business on HP Compaq Business 4400, 6300, 7300, 7400 notebook models

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Installing Windows Vista

Business on HP Compaq

Business 4400, 6300, 7300, 7400 notebook models

Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2

Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Audience ........................................................................................................................................ 2

System requirements and prerequisites ................................................................................................... 2

Appendix A: Known anomalies ............................................................................................................ 6

Appendix B: Key Vista Feature Compatibility ......................................................................................... 6

Appendix C: Questions and answers .................................................................................................... 6

For more information............................................................................................................................ 7

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Installing Windows VistaTM Business on HP Compaq Business 4400, 6300, 7300, 7400 notebook models Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2 Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Audience ........................................................................................................
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Introduction Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows VistaTM Business 32-bit on select HP Compaq Business notebooks. The following guidelines provide installation procedures independent of the currently installed operating system. Audience This white paper is for use by HP personnel and clients installing Windows Business.
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IMPORTANT This process will delete all files on the target system. Back up all user data prior to installing Microsoft Windows Vista. You will need the following items before installing Windows Vista: • An applicable model • Microsoft Windows VistaTM Business DVD with a valid Product ID • Internet access IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to create and/or distribute an operating system image.
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Installing the operating system and drivers IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the order provided. Failure to complete these steps in the proper order can result in an unsuccessful or unstable results . This section provides guidelines for users who perform a clean installation of Microsoft Windows VistaTM Business. Installing drivers IMPORTANT Upgrade the system ROM before beginning OS installation. Perform the following steps when manually installing Windows Vista: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Table 2 Minimum Versions of Necessary Drivers and Enhancements Software Components Priority Version Number ADI Soundmax Audio Driver Required 1.00 A Essential System Updates Required 1.00 A HP Integrated module with Bluetooth technology Required 6.00 C HP ProtectTools Security Suite Recommended 1.00 B HP Mobile Data Protection System Required 3.00 A HP Quick Launch Buttons Software Required 6.10 C HP Wireless Assistant Required 3.00 C Intel 945 Chipset Video Driver Required 1.
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Appendix A: Known anomalies Windows Vista Aero User Interface Anomaly: Aero does not appear or shuts down alter several applications are open Description: Aero does not appear or shuts down alter several applications are open Systems Affected: All HP Compaq Business Notebook PC models Resolution: Windows Vista will disable Aero by default on systems equipped with 512MB of RAM.
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automatically disable it when the system resources become taxed. How many different versions of Vista will be available? Six versions - Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter Edition. All but Starter Edition are available in both 32 and 64 bit. Are 32 and 64 bit versions of Vista Business identical? No, 64 bit Vista is different than 32 bit.