Installing And Customizing The Software; Installing The Operating System; Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates - HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

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Installing and Customizing the Software

Installing and Customizing the Software
NOTE: If the computer was shipped with 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.
CAUTION:
system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from
installing properly.
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.

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:
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.

Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates

1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on
the screen.
2. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button.
3. Select the All Programs menu.
4. Click on the Windows Update link.
In Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. Click view available updates and make
sure all critical updates are selected. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the
screen.
Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating
Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL
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