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Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 3 Introduction This white paper discusses installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) on selected Compaq Armada portable products. The document provides basic instructions for the installation process and observed anomalies that users may experience after upgrading. The information contained in this white paper is current as of the date of publication. Anomalies other than those documented in this white paper may be experienced. Customers who upgrade to this operating system will not receive the same level of assistance as with our supported operating systems for these Armada platforms. It is recommended that you refer to http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html for the most current files. Also, since upgrading is a user data destructive process, we can't stress enough: CAUTION: You must back up all user data prior to installing or upgrading to Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition. Requirements and Dependencies Before beginning the installation for any of the platforms, obtain the items listed below. During installation of the operating system and Compaq provided deliverables, you will need one blank, high-density floppy diskette to create a startup disk (recommended) and up to three additional, blank, high-density floppy diskettes. The following items can be obtained directly from Microsoft: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition CD, Certificate of Authenticity and documentation The following items can be obtained from Compaq: The latest Compaq Support Software CD containing all updated drivers and deliverables needed in the section, "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements." The Compaq Support Software CD is updated monthly and is available either via an annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. The user interface mirrors the Compaq Website. Alternatively, all files may be obtained from the Compaq Website at http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html . IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended that you obtain the latest version of the drivers and enhancements for your computer. Previous versions may not work as well or may increase the number of anomalies. The most current available ROM for your platform. See Appendix A, "Determining your ROM Version and Upgrading if needed," for information on determining your current ROM version and how to update if necessary. System Requirements Refer to Microsoft's Windows Me website to ensure your system meets the minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows Me. http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsMe/