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Installing and Customizing the Software
NOTE:
If the computer was shipped with Microsoft Windows Vista loaded, you will be prompted to
register the computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. You will see a brief
movie followed by an online registration form. Fill out the form, click the
Begin
button, and follow the
instructions on the screen.
If the computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation
do not apply. Refer to the operating system documentation and online Help for operating instructions.
CAUTION:
Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to your computer until the operating
system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from
installing properly. Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER
UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process might
damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.
NOTE:
Be sure there is a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance at the back of the unit and above the monitor to
permit the required airflow.
The first time the computer is turned on, the operating system is automatically installed. This takes
approximately 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the operating system being installed. Carefully read and
follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.
NOTE:
If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive, the
installation process could take up to 60 minutes.
Microsoft security updates are available on the Microsoft Web site.
Installing the Operating System
The first time you turn on the computer, the operating system is installed automatically. This process
takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on which operating system is being installed. Carefully read
and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
CAUTION:
Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL
THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process may damage
the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.
NOTE:
If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive, the
installation process could take up to 60 minutes.
If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation
do not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you install the operating system.
Installing the Operating System
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