Compaq 5BW474 manual Registration, Registering with Compaq and Microsoft

Registration

The first time you turn on your computer, you are guided through the registration process before accessing the Windows desktop. It is very important that you register:

➜Windows with Microsoft

➜Your new computer with Compaq

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

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

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Any time you install new software or hardware, be sure to register it with the manufacturer.

Registering with Compaq and Microsoft

The registration screen allows you to register with Microsoft and Compaq from the same display. When you have entered your personal information (name, address, etc.), you can choose to register with Microsoft or with Compaq or both.

To register the Windows operating system with Microsoft, fill in the first check box. To register your computer with Compaq, fill the second check box. We recommend that you check both boxes. When you’ve filled in the necessary registration information, click the Next button to move to the next screen.

When you have finished, you are ready to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Refer to the following page.

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