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Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement - Page 1
... By ABG Software Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation
CONTENTS
Introduction 3 Changes in Microsoft Operating System life cycle 3 OS Migration Recommendation3 Customer Options 4 Frequently Asked Questions... 5
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Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
Microsoft® recently announced changes in the distribution and support policies...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement - Page 2
... Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, and iPAQ are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel...set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
Compaq Computer Corporation
Windows ...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement - Page 3
... will begin to discontinue the factory pre-installation of Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 on new Evo commercial computers. Compaq will continue to preinstall Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional and Home Editions on select products after June 30, 2002.
For business applications, Compaq and Microsoft strongly recommend upgrading to Windows XP Professional. Customers may also consider migrating...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement - Page 4
...www.compaq.com/support/reference/
Customer Options requesting Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 after 6/30/02*:
a) Customer buys Windows XP Professional: Customer installs Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0 after purchase, utilizing the Windows XP Professional downgrade rights. **
b) Customer buys Windows XP Professional: Customer utilizes Compaq PCCS services to install their desired operating system (Windows 98 SE...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement - Page 5
... on their hard drives at no additional charge.
* This downgrade provision is not applicable to any other operating system.
3. How do I reinstall Windows XP Professional at a later time?
The Compaq Restore CD that is shipped in the computer box can be used later to restore the original Windows XP Professional factory-installed image from Compaq...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement - Page 6
... March 2003. If you intend to use Windows 2000 Professional through 2003, you can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. At a later time, you may reinstall Windows XP Professional on the hard drive at no additional charge.
8. Will all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0?
No, only select models...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement - Page 7
... need to make backup copies of their Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0 images preinstalled by PCCS. In the event of hard drive failure, customers should contact PCCS or Compaq Customer Support.
16. How would customers obtain Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) numbers if they use their Windows XP Professional Downgrade rights to install Windows 98/NT?
Customers...