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
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
Product family – A product family is defined as a set of
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
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
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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