HP d248 Quick Setup & Getting Started - Page 14

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers, Transaction Logs, Access Control, NTFS Convert Desktop Icon

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Getting Started Transaction Logs Transaction logs help recover from disk failures. Access Control Access Control allows you to set permissions to control access to your files and directories. Depending on which file system format your hard drive is using, the NTFS Convert utility may be available for you to convert part or all of the drive partition to NTFS format. Ä CAUTION: You may experience data loss if you attempt to convert your drive to NTFS using the methods described in this section. Before converting your drive, make a backup copy of all data stored on your hard drive. NTFS Convert Desktop Icon Double-click the NTFS Convert icon located on the desktop. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to change the drive partitioning. This feature is available on select models only. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is complete, you must install the device drivers for the device you are installing. If prompted for the I386 directory, replace the path specification with C:\I386, or use the Browse button of the dialog box to locate the I386 folder. This action points the OS to the appropriate drivers. You can obtain the latest support software, including support software for the operating system from: http://www.hp.com/support You can also obtain the latest support software through a subscription to the Support CD Kit using the Support Software Management order form available at the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 2-2 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Getting Started
Transaction Logs
Transaction logs help recover from disk failures.
Access Control
Access Control allows you to set permissions to control access to
your files and directories.
Depending on which file system format your hard drive is using, the
NTFS Convert
utility may be available for you to convert part or all of
the drive partition to NTFS format.
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CAUTION:
You may experience data loss if you attempt to convert your
drive to NTFS using the methods described in this section. Before
converting your drive, make a backup copy of all data stored on your
hard drive.
NTFS Convert Desktop Icon
Double-click the
NTFS Convert
icon located on the desktop. Read
and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to change the
drive partitioning. This feature is available on select models only.
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is
complete, you must install the device drivers for the device you are
installing.
If prompted for the I386 directory, replace the path specification with
C:\I386,
or use the
Browse
button of the dialog box to locate the I386
folder. This action points the OS to the appropriate drivers.
You can obtain the latest support software, including support software
for the operating system from:
You can also obtain the latest support software through a subscription
to the Support CD Kit using the Support Software Management order
form available at the following Web site: