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- HP Evo n180 | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstatio - Page 1
4.0 Retirement Microsoft® recently announced changes in the distribution and support policies for Windows™ 98 Second Edition (SE) and NT Workstation 4.0 operating systems. With the adoption of Windows 2000 and XP Professional, Microsoft will retire Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 in some of its channels - HP Evo n180 | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstatio - Page 2
SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... NOTICE ©2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, and iPAQ are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel - HP Evo n180 | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstatio - Page 3
, assuming the operating systems were qualified on, and are supported by, the required platform. The source of software image may be obtained from DSP, Retail, or Compaq. Changes in Microsoft Operating System life cycle Microsoft is moving Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 from the "mainstream phase" into - HP Evo n180 | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstatio - Page 4
Solutions SIMS services. Please refer to http://www.compaq.com/solutions/pcsolutions/pc_custom.html for more information about PC Custom Solutions. 2. Purchase computers with Windows XP Professional preinstall license The End User License Agreement (EULA) for Windows XP Professional allows for - HP Evo n180 | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstatio - Page 5
benefit: Customers can later reinstall the Windows XP Professional Edition on their hard drives at no additional charge. * This downgrade provision is not applicable to any other operating system. 3. How do I reinstall Windows XP Professional at a later time? The Compaq Restore CD that is shipped in - HP Evo n180 | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstatio - Page 6
Windows XP Professional on the hard drive at no additional charge. 8. Will all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? No, only select models will provide this support. Please consult the QuickSpecs for modelspecific information. Compaq - HP Evo n180 | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstatio - Page 7
by PCCS. In the event of hard drive failure, customers should contact PCCS or Compaq Customer Support. 16. How would customers obtain Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) numbers if they use their Windows XP Professional Downgrade rights to install Windows 98/NT? Customers who have an
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April
2002
Prepared By
ABG Software
Marketing
Compaq Computer
Corporation
C
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Introduction
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3
Changes in Microsoft Operating
System life cycle
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3
OS Migration Recommendation3
Customer Options
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4
Frequently Asked Questions... 5
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
(SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Retirement
Microsoft® recently announced changes in the distribution and support policies for
Windows™ 98 Second Edition (SE) and NT Workstation 4.0 operating systems. With the
adoption of Windows 2000 and XP Professional, Microsoft will retire Windows 98 SE and
NT 4.0 in some of its channels of distribution including the multi-national direct OEM
channel, starting July 1, 2002. This document will explain Compaq’s transition plans and
customer choices after end of life of these operating systems, and answer frequently asked
questions.