D510/D530 Software Image Comparison Overview

Abstract

Definition of Terms

Highlights

The purpose of this white paper is to present both an overview of the preinstalled software with operating system support and a brief description of major software components and features. This white paper covers the HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 models along with a software comparison to Compaq Evo D510 models.

This document is intended for HP personnel and customers who need information about the software provided on the HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 preinstall images.

Application Installer – This is an application provided by HP can be used to install software that is pre-loaded (not preinstalled) on the hard drive.

Preinstalled applications – Preinstalled applications are installed during the initial software unbundling, and are ready to use immediately.

Preloaded applications – Some applications from HP are loaded on the hard drive in an uninstalled state; you must install the application manually before you can use it. Application Installer provides a simple interface to the uninstalled applications. Note that some pre-loaded applications have their own install program. For example, Norton AntiVirus and HP ProtectTools are installed by selecting their shortcut icons from the START->PROGRAM menu.

Product family – A product family is defined as a set of form-factor types within a numerically-defined series. For example, the HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 Series consists of the d530 convertible minitower, d530 small form factor, and d530 ultra-slim desktop.

Quick fixes – Sometimes called QFE’s, are important software updates provided by Microsoft. These are usually included in operating system images provided by HP.

Restore Plus! – This is the hard drive recovery media provided by HP on CD-ROM and used to allow a user to re-image the system back to its factory state.

Standalone service packs – Service packs are a large collection of QFE’s grouped together that provides a significant update, or service pack, to an existing Microsoft operating system.

Benefits of the new HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 preinstall image include:

„Support for all HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 models

„Microsoft WHQL certified

d530 Pre-installed Operating Systems

Pre-installed operating systems include:

„Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3

„Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1

„Microsoft Windows XP Home with Service Pack 1

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