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Removing the Operating System, Restoring Your Operating System and Software, Preinstalled by Compaq - hard drive

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Microsoft Windows 98 is preinstalled on the computer. Compaq has enhanced the preinstalled version of this operating system to provide you with additional software features and increased computer functionality. Before deleting the operating system preinstalled on the computer, please read the following caution: In addition to the preinstalled operating system, Compaq installs other software to provide additional functionality or enhancements. If it is necessary to reinstall the operating system and you do not want to lose these enhancements, it will also be necessary to reinstall all Compaq software for your computer. Use the Restore Software CD that comes with your computer to restore software on your hard drive. Compaq recommends that you: Register the computer. Locate the Compaq online resources, such as the online Quick Reference and the online Safety & Comfort Guide.

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Before You Begin
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Removing the Operating System
Microsoft Windows 98 is preinstalled on the computer. Compaq
has enhanced the preinstalled version of this operating system to
provide you with additional software features and increased
computer functionality.
Before deleting the operating system preinstalled on the computer,
please read the following caution:
CAUTION:
■
Replacing the preinstalled version of this operating system with a
retail version will result in the loss of all enhancements added by
Compaq such as PC Card support and enhanced power
management.
■
Most preinstalled reference files, such as Help files, are available
only through the Windows interface. If Windows is removed from
the computer, these reference files will become unavailable.
■
Complete USB support is available only through the Windows
interface. If the operating system preinstalled on the computer is
replaced by an operating system other than this Windows
version, USB support will be decreased.
Restoring Your Operating System and Software
Preinstalled by Compaq
In addition to the preinstalled operating system, Compaq installs
other software to provide additional functionality or
enhancements. If it is necessary to reinstall the operating system
and you do not want to lose these enhancements, it will also be
necessary to reinstall all Compaq software for your computer. Use
the Restore Software CD that comes with your computer to restore
software on your hard drive.
Completing Setup
Compaq recommends that you:
■
Register the computer.
■
Locate the Compaq online resources, such as the online
Quick
Reference
and the online
Safety & Comfort Guide
.