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- Compaq dc7700 | Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 1
. Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on select HP Business Desktop personal computers. Windows 7 Beta should be used for evaluation only. Pre-release operating systems are not supported on HP business Desktops. The following guidelines provide - Compaq dc7700 | Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 2
below have WDDM video drivers available 24 GB available hard disc space DVD-ROM drive HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of system memory (dual channel for UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 - Compaq dc7700 | Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 3
the OS DVD and power on the system. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions for operating system installation. 4. Select Custom Installation when prompted IMPORTANT Upgrades from Vista are not recommended with Windows 7 Beta 5. Connect to the Internet and download the latest drivers and enhancements - Compaq dc7700 | Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 4
Intel SOL TPM Module No dc7800 dc5700 No No dc5750 * N/A N/A Note: Driver availability is subject to change. - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - Driver available from Windows Update 2008 Video Audio SMBUS NIC Models Controller (chipset) dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 * dx7500 - Compaq dc7700 | Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 5
slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is extremely slow. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select Custom Install to perform a clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Remember to backup all data - Compaq dc7700 | Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 6
XP Professional today, purchase Windows 7 Professional, which provides equivalent functionality at a similar price. For more information To learn more about HP Business Desktops, contact your local HP sales representative or visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/desktops © 2009 Hewlett-Packard
Installing Windows
®
7
Beta on HP Business
Desktops
March 15, 2009
Table of Contents:
Introduction
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Purpose
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Audience
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System Requirements and prerequisites
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Prerequisites
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Installing the operating system and drivers
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Installing the operating system
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Driver availability
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Appendix A: Known Anomalies
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Drive Encryption
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Unrecognized devices in Device Manager
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Upgrade
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USB devices
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Appendix B: Questions and Answers
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For more information
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Introduction
In the winter of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. Windows 7 is the
replacement for Windows Vista, although both versions will be available for a
period of time. Windows Vista was launched in late 2006 with preinstall
availability in January of 2007.
Purpose
This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7
Beta on select HP Business Desktop personal computers. Windows 7 Beta should
be used for evaluation only. Pre-release operating systems are not supported on HP
business Desktops. The following guidelines provide installation procedures
independent of the currently installed operating system.