Configuring Windows Xp Professional; Selecting A Language; Creating Recovery Disks; Installing Or Upgrading Device Drivers - HP xw4600 Service And Technical Reference Manual

Configuring Windows XP Professional

This section describes how to configure Windows XP on your workstation.
When you first power on to the workstation, the operating system is configured. Configuration takes
approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
configuration.
CAUTION:
Powering off your workstation during the configuration process might damage the software that runs the
system.
If it is necessary to reinstall the operating system, see the operating system documentation included
with your workstation. Additional information is available from the online help tool after you have
successfully configured the operating system.

Selecting a language

When the preinstalled operating system is first booted, you might be prompted to select a language for
the operating system. After selecting the language, read and follow the instructions on the screen
to complete the installation of the operating system. This process might take quite a while, depending
on the system hardware configuration and the language choice. During the process, do not power off
your workstation unless you are prompted to do so.
NOTE: After you have selected a language during the initial boot of the operating system, the language
is locked on the hard drive. If the system is restored using HP Backup and Recovery, only the previously
selected language can be installed. If using RestorePlus! DVDs, the RestorePlus! DVD looks for the
language stored on the hard drive and restores only the original preinstalled language. If a new hard
drive is installed, or no language is found on the disk, the RestorePlus! DVD installs any language
requested.

Creating recovery disks

Refer to or Restoring the Windows XP Professional operating system on page 20
HP Backup and Recovery process.

Installing or upgrading device drivers

To install hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, the appropriate device
drivers must be installed before the devices are installed. In addition, for optimum performance, your
operating system must have the most recent updates, patches, and software fixes. For driver and
software updates, access the following resources:
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The Microsoft Web site provides updates for your operating system, including current patches and
software fixes.
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Device drivers are provided on CD supplied with peripheral devices.
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Some peripheral device drivers developed for Windows XP or Vista might not be included with your
workstation. Current device drivers are available at: http://www.hp.com/support/.
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For documentation on installing drivers and workstation operation, see
workstation_manuals/.
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After configuration begins, do not power off your workstation until the process is complete.
Setting up Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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