HP Vectra VL420 hp vectra vl410, vl420 pcs, hp e-pc 40, 42 pcs, Image Library - Page 11

1 Preliminary Information System Requirements System Requirements What is a Target PC? In this manual, a "target PC" refers to any PC on which you want to install the drivers and software utilities. It does not refer to the SMS or generic server which is used to distribute or deploy the drivers and software utilities. Windows NT For target PCs running Windows NT 4 or Windows 2000, you must have Administrator Rights administrator rights. Preparing the Target PC Vanilla Operating System A 'Vanilla Operating System' must be installed before you can use the Image Library. The 'Vanilla' OS consists of a version of your Microsoft OS with the minimum set of default drivers required for the PC to operate. Installation of the Vanilla Operating System is described below. To prepare your PC for the installation of drivers and HP utilities, we recommend you use the Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM that came with your PC. Simply start the CD-ROM and follow the step by step guide. The Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM includes options to recreate the special HP Utility Partition on your hard-disk and reinstall the operating system. Alternatively, you can reinstall your operating system using the Microsoft Operating System CD. However, the HP Utility Partition will not be created if you use the Microsoft CD. 11