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INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM, 1.1 Microsoft Windows 95 or 98

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1 chapter 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. 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. 1.1 1.2 1.2.1 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, Internet Explorer is installed and the installation process is completed. 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. 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. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 1-1

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Deskpro Service Reference Guide
1-1
chapter
1
I
NSTALLING THE
O
PERATING
S
YSTEM
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.
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.
1.1
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, Internet Explorer is installed and the
installation process is completed.
1.2
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.
1.2.1
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.