2 Configuring and restoring the operating
system
This chapter describes how to install and restore the operating system and includes the following topics.
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Setting up Microsoft Windows Vista Business software on page 13
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Setting up Microsoft Windows XP Professional on page 16
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Protecting your software on page 20
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HP software on your workstation on page 20
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Setting up Red Hat Linux on page 20
If your workstation includes a preinstalled operating system, it is configured the first time you power on
the workstation.
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the HP workstation until the
operating system is installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system
from installing correctly.
Setting up Microsoft Windows Vista Business software
This section describes how to install and restore Microsoft Windows Vista® Business on your
workstation.
Configuring the Windows Vista Business operating system
This section describes how to configure the Windows Vista Business operating system on your HP
workstation.
Configuring the software
When you power on the workstation, the operating system is configured. Configuration takes
approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
configuration.
CAUTION: After configuration begins, do not power off your workstation until the process is complete.
Powering off your workstation can damage the software that runs the system.
If it is necessary to reinstall the operating system, see the operating system documentation included
with your workstation. Additional information is available from the online help tool after you configure
the operating system.
Selecting a language
When the preinstalled operating system is first booted, 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. This process might take a while, depending on the system hardware
configuration and language choice. During the process, do not power off your workstation unless you
are prompted to do so.
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