HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6400 software overview
Abstract 
The purpose of this white paper is to present both an overview of the preinstalled software with 
operating system support and a brief description of major software components and features. This 
white paper covers the new HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6400 models, along with a software 
comparison to HP Compaq Business Notebook nc2400, nc4400, nc6300 and nc8400 models. 
This document is intended for HP personnel and customers who need information about the software 
provided on the HP Compaq business notebook preinstall images. 
Highlights 
Benefits of the new HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6400 preinstall image include: 
•  Lean image (standard on all nc models) 
o  Hardware enabling drivers, Windows XP updates and utilities are preinstalled 
o  Applications and optional utilities can be installed through Software Setup 
•  Support for: 
–  HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8430, nc6400, nc6320, nc4400 and nc2400 models 
Operating systems 
Operating systems available for the nc6400 series include: 
•  Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 
•  Microsoft Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 
Microsoft Windows 2000 
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4 is supported on HP Compaq nc2400, 
nc4400, nc6300, nc6400 and nc8400 models. 
For more information, please refer to the Installing Windows 2000 on the HP Compaq XXXX Business 
Notebooks white papers.
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