Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs

Appendix B: Questions and Answers

Will my 2710p run Windows 7?

Yes. Supported 2007 and 2008 models with at least 1 GB of RAM (2 GB

recommended) and adequate available drive space will run Windows 7.

Will my 2710p work with the Aero user interface?

Yes. Windows 7 display drivers are available for all supported 2007 and 2008

UMA and discrete models either with Windows 7 Beta or from Windows Update.

How many different versions of Windows 7 does Microsoft plan to release?

Six versions - Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, 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 Windows 7 identical?

No, 64 bit Windows 7 is different than 32 bit. Application compatibility levels

and device support will vary between the 32 and 64 bit versions.

What versions will HP offer?

HP will offer Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional preinstalled on business

notebooks.

What about Windows 7 Home Basic or Ultimate?

Windows 7 Home Basic will be offered in select countries. There are no plans to

offer Windows 7 Ultimate on Business Notebooks.

I currently use Windows XP Professional. Which version of Windows 7 should I

buy?

If you are purchasing Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Tablet Edition

today, purchase Windows 7 Professional, which provides equivalent functionality

at a similar price.

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For more information

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representative or visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks

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