Using Windows XP
Installing Retail Windows XP
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Installing Retail Windows XP
Windows XP comes factory-installed on your HP notebook. The following procedure
installs a retail version of Windows XP. If you install a retail version of Windows XP,
you need to manually install the HP notebook-specific drivers.
This chapter describes how to:
• Prepare for software installation.
• Install a retail version of Windows XP.
• Install video support.
• Install audio support.
• Install modem support.
• Install integrated LAN support.
• Install wireless LAN support.
• Install HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface utilities.
• Install touchpad support.
• Install USB-to-serial dongle.
• Install the OneTouch utility.
• Install the Desktop Zoom utility.
• Install the Java Virtual Machine.
• Configure recommended power management.
Requirements
• HP notebook
• Windows XP CD-ROM
• HP notebook Recovery CD
• HP notebook drivers for Windows XP. Location: HP notebook Recovery CD in
\HP\DRIVERS\ or at www.hp.com.