Compaq 233789-371 manual Registration, Registering with Compaq, Registering with Microsoft

Registration

It is very important that you register

➜Your computer with Compaq

➜Windows with Microsoft

Registering with Compaq enables you to receive technical support for the hardware, receive software updates for Compaq programs, and receive other special offers.

Registering with Microsoft enables you to receive software updates and important notices about new Microsoft products.

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Registering entitles you to the manufacturer's technical support. Therefore, be sure any time you install new software or hardware that you register it with the manufacturer.

Registering with Compaq

To register your new Presario Internet PC with Compaq, complete the enclosed pre-addressed postcard with your name, address, and other personal information and return it to Compaq.

Registering with Microsoft

The next step is to register with Microsoft. You can open the Getting Started with Windows 2000 screen at any time by clicking on Start, then Run. Type in welcome, and click OK. You will see the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional register screen.

➜Select Register Now, and the Microsoft Windows 2000 Registration Wizard screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your copy of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. Follow the steps on the screen. There will be a short Home User Questionnaire about how you use your computer.

➜Another screen allows you to send your hardware inventory to Microsoft. On the Connect to Microsoft Windows screen click Connect. A dial-up connection is made transmitting the information to Microsoft.

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