Software Delivery; Compaq Support Software Cd; Compaq Worldwide Web Site And Download Facility - Compaq 1700 - Armada - PII 266 MHz Manual

Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
Important
After you install the integrated service pack, your system security is set to a high
encryption level (128-bit) in order to offer better online and local security and bring your
system on par with the new worldwide standard of 128-bit encryption. After you install
the integrated service pack, you cannot revert to 56-bit encryption on your system.
You cannot uninstall a service pack that you install as an integrated service pack.
Important
You cannot use this Windows 2000 integrated installation to update Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server,
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, or Windows 2000 with Server Appliance Kit.
For more information about this issue, go to http://www.betaplace.com.
The Setup.exe program supports a new installation that integrates the Service Pack with
the Windows 2000 installation. You no longer need to perform separate installations of
the operating system and the Service Pack.

Software Delivery

Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include:

Compaq Support Software CD

Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility

Compaq Support Software CD
The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for Compaq
commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro
and Armada computers are included on the Compaq SSCD. The user interface is in English,
French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese. The Compaq SSCD is updated regularly and is
available either through an annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. Subscriptions can be
purchased through Compaq Customer Support or from a Compaq authorized dealer.
Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility
Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq
Download Facility or from the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support/files or
ftp://ftp.compaq.com. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates and
product software enhancements. Multiple files and bootable diskettes can be distributed
conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web.
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