2 Installing or restoring the operating
system
This chapter describes the installation and restoration of the operating system.
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Installing the operating system and software on page 17
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HP software on page 20
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Restoring the Microsoft Windows XP operating system on page 21
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HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore points on page 22
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Protecting the software on page 23
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Ordering backup software on page 23
If your workstation was shipped with a preinstalled operating system, it is configured automatically the
first time your workstation is powered on.
Adding optional hardware devices to your workstation before the operating system successfully installs
can cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly.
CAUTION: After the automatic installation has begun, do not power off your workstation until this
process completes. Powering off your workstation during the installation process might damage the
software that runs the system.
Installing the operating system and software
The following sections discuss operating system and HP software installation procedures.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Vista Business
If operating system reinstallation is necessary, Microsoft® Windows XP™ Professional and Vista™
Business can be installed from the appropriate operating system installation disks. Insert the first disk
and follow the prompts to complete the installation process.
Language selection
At the first boot of the factory preinstalled operating system, you might be prompted to select a language
for the operating system. After selecting the language, read and follow the instructions on the screen
to complete the installation of the operating system. This process might take quite a while, depending
on the system hardware configuration and the language choice. During the process, do not power off
your workstation unless you are directed to do so.
Creating recovery disks
When a new operating system is installed, you are prompted to create recovery disks. Refer to Restoring
the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system on page 20 for details on the HP Backup and
Recovery process.
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