HP xw8600 HP xw8600 Workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide - Page 23
Configuring and restoring the operating system, Setting up Microsoft Windows Vista Business software
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2 Configuring and restoring the operating system This chapter describes how to install and restore the operating system and includes the following topics. ● Setting up Microsoft Windows Vista Business software on page 13 ● Setting up Microsoft Windows XP Professional on page 16 ● Protecting your software on page 20 ● HP software on your workstation on page 20 ● Setting up Red Hat Linux on page 20 If your workstation includes a preinstalled operating system, it is configured the first time you power on the workstation. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the HP workstation until the operating system is installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. Setting up Microsoft Windows Vista Business software This section describes how to install and restore Microsoft Windows Vista® Business on your workstation. Configuring the Windows Vista Business operating system This section describes how to configure the Windows Vista Business operating system on your HP workstation. Configuring the software When you power on the workstation, the operating system is configured. Configuration takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration. CAUTION: After configuration begins, do not power off your workstation until the process is complete. Powering off your workstation can damage the software that runs the system. If it is necessary to reinstall the operating system, see the operating system documentation included with your workstation. Additional information is available from the online help tool after you configure the operating system. Selecting a language When the preinstalled operating system is first booted, you might be prompted to select a language for the operating system. After selecting the language, read and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. This process might take a while, depending on the system hardware configuration and language choice. During the process, do not power off your workstation unless you are prompted to do so. ENWW Setting up Microsoft Windows Vista Business software 13