HP Compaq notebook common image

– Or –
• When creating a clean install image, obtain:
– Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 CD or Microsoft Windows Vista Business,
Certificate of Authenticity, and documentation and appropriate Service Pack
– HP Compaq 8510p Notebook PC Driver Recovery DVD for Windows Vista or 8710p Driver
Recovery DVD for Windows XP Professional
Optionally, the software can be downloaded from the HP website at www.hp.com
or copied
from the 8510p C:\SWSETUP directory then burned onto a DVD-R or DVD-RW
– Proper OS License for each PC
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 deploy Microsoft
Windows operating systems.
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.
Note
Make sure you have the latest compatible version of Microsoft Windows
drivers and enhancements. Previous versions may not have been tested in
this environment.
The HP Support Software CD is updated monthly and available by annual
subscription or as a one-time purchase. You can also download all files,
including the most current available ROM for the platform, from the HP
website www.hp.com
. See Appendix A for information on determining the
current ROM version and how to update.