Compaq Deskpro EN Series of Personal Computers 2-1
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EFERENCE
2.1 Installing the Operating System
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your computer until the operating system is
successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing
properly.
2.1.1 Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98
The first time the computer is turned on, Microsoft Windows is automatically installed. This takes
approximately 5 to 15 minutes, depending on your system hardware configuration. At the
beginning of the installation process, the user is prompted to select the appropriate language for
the operating system. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the
installation.
CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE
PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process might damage the
software that runs the computer.
When the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, the installation process is complete.
2.1.2 Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
The first time you turn on your computer, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation is automatically
installed for you. This takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on the system hardware
configuration. At the beginning of the installation process, the user is prompted to select the
appropriate language for the operating system. Read and follow the instructions that appear on
the screen to complete the installation.
Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Over a Network
Network installation is used primarily for installing or upgrading Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation over a local area network. It can also be used to install additional drivers or files with
Windows NT.
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This capability does not imply the grant of a site license for Microsoft Windows
NT Workstation and should only be used to install the operating system on
computers for which the appropriate software license has already been obtained.
This installation method should be used to deploy Windows NT using a distribution share point
over a network connection.
The Windows NT installation that is completed when the computer is first turned on creates an
I386 directory. This directory and its subdirectories provide the Compaq-specific integration of
Windows NT for the computer model. This image, license permitting, can be used as a
distribution share point to deploy Windows NT over a network connection.
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