Software Setup
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with improved usability and accessibility for all customers. Compaq
products with Microsoft Windows XP preinstalled, or that are XP
Ready, are designed for accessibility. These products are tested with
industry-leading Assistive Technology products to ensure equal
access -- anytime, anywhere ... to anyone.
File System Format
Depending on your system, you may be prompted to select a file
system format during the initial setup of your system.
Hard drives can be configured in three basic formats: FAT16,
FAT32, or NTFS, with variances of each, depending on the operating
system and hard drive support. To check the file system format
assigned to your hard drive (factory settings), open My Computer,
right-click on Local Disk (C:), then select Properties.
Microsoft Windows 98 supports the FAT32 file system format only.
Converting to NTFS
Depending on which file system format your hard drive is using, the
following utility may be available for you to convert part or all of the
drive partition to NTFS format.
CAUTION: You may experience data loss if you attempt to convert your
drive to NTFS using the methods described in this section. Before
converting your drive, make a backup copy of all data stored on your hard
drive.
Desktop Icon
Double-click the NTFS Convert icon located on the desktop. Read
and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to change the
drive partitioning. This feature is available on select models only.
Getting Started
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