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CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware 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. 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 might damage the software that runs the computer.

INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM
Depending on the model, Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or Microsoft Windows NT is preinstalled on the computer and will be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on.

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Microsoft Windows 95 or 98
The first time the computer is turned on, Microsoft Windows is automatically installed. This takes approximately 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the system hardware configuration. At the beginning of the installation process, the user is prompted to select the appropriate language for the operating system. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation. When the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, the installation process is complete.

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Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
The first time you turn on your computer, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation is automatically installed for you. This takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on the system hardware configuration. At the beginning of the installation process, the user is prompted to select the appropriate language for the operating system. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.

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Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0 over a Network
Network installation is used primarily for installing or upgrading Microsoft Windows NT Workstation over a local area network. It can also be used to install additional drivers or files with Windows NT.



This capability does not imply the grant of a site license for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation and should only be used to install the operating system on computers for which the appropriate software license has already been obtained.

This installation method should be used to deploy Windows NT using a distribution share point over a network connection. The initial Windows NT installation (completed when the computer is first turned) on creates an I386 directory. This directory and its subdirectories provide the Compaq-specific integration of

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Windows NT for the computer model. This image, license permitting, can be used as a distribution share point to deploy Windows NT over a network connection. To use a distribution share point to install or upgrade Windows NT, see the Windows NT Resource Kit and its documentation.

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Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
To install hardware devices such as a printer, a display adapter, or network adapter after the Windows NT installation is completed, Windows NT needs access to the appropriate software drivers for the devices. The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the Compaq-specific integration of Windows NT for the computer model and include device drivers supported by Windows NT. When prompted for the I386 directory on the Windows NT CD, replace the path specification with C:\I386 or use the browse button of the dialog box to browse the computer for the I386 folder. This points Windows NT to the appropriate drivers and allows installation of the device to be completed.

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Creating an Emergency Repair Diskette



The following section applies only to computers equipped with a diskette drive.

After installing Microsoft Windows NT, Compaq recommends that you create an Emergency Repair Diskette. Using one blank, formatted diskette, complete the following steps: 1. Click Start È Compaq Information Center È Create Emergency Repair Diskette. 2. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. A set of boot diskettes should also be created. These diskettes are required to start the computer should the Emergency Repair Diskette be needed. To create boot diskettes, you need three blank, formatted diskettes. 1. Click Start È Compaq Information Center È Create Boot Diskettes. 2. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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Using the Emergency Repair Diskette



The following section applies only to computers equipped with a diskette drive.

To use the Emergency Repair Diskette if the computer is not equipped with the LS-120 drive, insert the first boot diskette in the diskette drive and restart the computer. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. To use the Emergency Repair Diskette if the computer is equipped with the LS-120 drive, follow the instructions below: 1. Restart the computer using the Microsoft Windows NT Boot Disk 1. 2. Press the F6 key when the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." appears on your screen. 3. When asked if you want to specify a storage device, press S and select the Compaq ATAPI/IDE/LS-120 Controller from the list. 4. When asked again if you want to specify a storage device, press the Enter key. Follow the rest of the installation procedures as outlined in the operating system documentation from Microsoft.

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Installing the Operating System

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Registering the Computer
The computer should be registered with Compaq. Registration establishes a record of ownership and gives the user an opportunity to receive product announcements, updates, and other communications periodically. Registration is easy--just visit Compaq's Web site at www.compaq.com/register and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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Compaq Software
The Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or Windows NT Workstation operating system is preinstalled on the computer and will be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on. The following Compaq software will also be installed at that time on selected models:
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Computer Setup Utilities and diagnostic features Compaq Support Software including device drivers Online Compaq Safety & Comfort Guide Intelligent Manageability Enhanced Compaq Insight Personal Edition (Diagnostics for Windows) Compaq Insight Management agents DMI Support Power Management with energy saver features Security Management tools Support Software Management tools

Certain drivers and utilities are available only in selected languages. You can obtain the latest version of these files, in English and selected other languages, in one of three ways:
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Compaq Support Software CD for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products (refer to Section 3.4.7, "Enhanced Support Software CD and World Wide Web Site," for ordering information) Compaq Web Site at www.compaq.com Compaq Deskpro Supplement CD, which is supplied with many desktop models

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