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Downgrading Microsoft Windows Vista OS Business on HP Business Desktop FAQs - Page 3
... OS. Be aware, however that this install will remove the Windows XP Professional software from the Business PC.
Q: How do customers reinstall the original software after downgrading to a previous version?
A: Use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to create recovery media for the factory-installed image. If you purchased a Vista machine, use this media to recover back to Vista. If you purchase...
HP Client Manager 6.1 - Page 2
... for tasks such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. It's often difficult to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of the operating system installed on each client computer. To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software 6.1 (HPCM 6.1). HPCM is...
HP Client Manager 6.1 - Page 3
.... For example, you can download a network driver or audio driver SoftPaq to the HPCM Server and then use HPCM to schedule the installation of the drivers on the client computers. HPCM will install the drivers only on those client computers that contain hardware supported by each particular driver.
SoftPaqs SoftPaqs are Web-downloadable software packages made available by HP to ensure that our...
HP Client Manager 6.1 - Page 6
... specify, such as the names of the client computers to be managed. HPCM generates and displays its reports from this database. The Altiris Console window receives its information from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. The SoftPaq Filestore is used to store the SoftPaqs that will be installed on the client computers, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates.
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Updating system software
HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. HPCM installs software that is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is used to enter the path to the SoftPaq ...
HP Client Manager 6.1 - Page 13
... need on your Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 server and guide you through its installation. When you're ready to install HPCM, begin at www.altiris.com/eval. Under Free Software, select HP Client Manager Software 6.1 and follow the instructions from the Web site and the Product Guide. After the installation and during the setup process, the HP Client Manager Software Quick Start page...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products - Page 1
... of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3
Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3
Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4
Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP 4 A Note...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products - Page 3
...131; A graphics processor with support for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of
graphics memory, Pixel Shader 2.0, and 32 bits per pixel 15 GB free space on Hard Drive (40 GB hard drive recommended) DVD-ROM drive (internal or external) Audio output capability Internet access capability
Recommended Install Order
1. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Update Drivers and...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products - Page 4
... Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements.
Driver Softpaqs should be downloaded and backed up prior to beginning a Vista upgrade or install.
Check for Application Compatibility Run the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC" provided by Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products - Page 5
..., and select "Update Driver Software". 5. Select "Browse my computer for driver software". 6. Browse to C:\swsetup\drivers. 7. Make sure the checkbox for "Include Subfolders" is checked, and then press "Next". 8. Follow the instructions on screen to finish the driver install.
A Note on Sharing Folders
Sharing a folder under a User profile (i.e. a folder on the desktop or in the "Documents" folder...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products - Page 7
... using the wrong display string in Device Manager. This can be safely ignored, or you can use the steps in the second option below to load the driver with the correct string. On systems that are not using the HP preinstall image, you have two options: If installing via an unattend.XML file, set the LayeredDriver...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition - Page 5
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1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Transferring Files and Settings 1-2 1.3 Backing Up and Restoring Files 1-2
1.3.1 Creating a Backup File-Windows XP Professional 1-2 1.3.2 Restoring from the Backup File-Windows XP Professional 1-2 1.4 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.5 HP Software 1-2
2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features
2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition - Page 9
....www1.hp.com/support/files/desktops/us/purchase.html
✎ If the computer has an optical CD-RW drive, install the appropriate application to be able to write to the drive. To install the application, double-click the Setup Software icon on the desktop or the application launcher and select the Easy CD Creator and Direct CD option when prompted.
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HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition - Page 30
... the storage device used to save it.
✎ To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit in the upper right corner of the screen then remove the Documentation and Diagnostics CD from the optical drive.
2.3.7 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
1. Go to www.hp.com. 2. Click the Driver Downloads or Support & Troubleshooting link. 3. Click the Download driver and software radio...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition - Page 33
... Backup and Recovery ■ HP Proactive Change Notification ■ HP Subscriber's Choice
3.3.1 HP System Software Manager
HP System Software Manager (SSM) is a free utility that automates remote deployment of device drivers and BIOS updates for networked HP business PCs. When SSM runs, it silently (without user interaction) determines the revision levels of drivers and BIOS installed on each...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition - Page 37
... BIOS images from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support/files.
CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. System Software Manager allows the system administrator to set the setup password on one or more PCs simultaneously. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.
3.4.1 Remote...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition - Page 43
... run a version of Microsoft Windows that is different from the version included with the computer, you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that all features are supported and functioning properly. HP has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier. You can download the software from http://www.hp.com/support. The...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition - Page 197
... end of the cable is securely attached to the correct device.
Replace the system board.
Install a working, industry-standard NIC, or change the boot sequence to boot from another source.
Verify Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is present, and that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for your NIC.
Flash the ROM.
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HP Client Management Interface Technical White Paper - Page 2
...CMI is an open architecture for gathering client computer inventory, monitoring health events, and managing BIOS configuration settings on HP business class client computers. This interface is included standard on select new models beginning with the HP Compaq dc7600 series and dx7200 series business desktops, and the HP xw4300 workstation. An HP CMI Software Provider SoftPaq is also available for...
HP Client Management Interface Technical White Paper - Page 8
... upgrade the application.
HP Client Manager
HP Client Manager provides centralized hardware management of HP business PCs, notebooks and workstations. Features include the ability to get in-depth hardware inventory information, monitor system health status, run diagnostic tests, remotely install drivers and manage BIOS settings updates without visiting each client computer. Beginning with version...