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Installing the Operating System
1.2 Transferring Files and Settings
Use the Microsoft Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move files and settings
from an old computer to a new one. Click
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
> Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
.
1.3 Backing Up and Restoring Files
1.3.1 Creating a Backup File—Windows XP Professional
1. Click
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup
.
2. Use the Backup or Restore Wizard to create a backup file or tape.
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A backup file can be saved to a hard disk, a floppy disk, CD, USB flash media device, tape drive,
or to any other removable or nonremovable media.
1.3.2 Restoring from the Backup File—Windows XP Professional
1. Click
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup
.
2. Use the Backup or Restore Wizard to restore files from a backup file.
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A backup file can be on a hard disk, a floppy disk, CD, USB flash media device, tape drive, or
any other removable or nonremovable media.
1.4 Converting to NTFS
Windows XP Professional
To convert a FAT or FAT32 volume to NTFS,
1. Click
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
.
2. Type
convert
drive_letter
: /fs:ntfs
(where
drive_letter
is the volume to be converted) and
press
Enter
.
1.5 HP
Software
The Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system is preinstalled on the computer and
will be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on. The following HP
software may also be installed at that time on selected models:
■
Computer Setup Utilities
■
HP Support Software including device drivers
■
Configuration Record
■
Online
Safety & Comfort Guide
■
Power Management with energy saver features
■
Security Management tools