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    HP's OS vs. MS XPpro

    Discussion in 'HP' started by atwest1, Jul 24, 2005.

  1. atwest1

    atwest1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've taken the plunge and ordered a R4000.

    I am thinking of using my own copy of WinXPpro (along with HP drivers) instead of the factory supplied OS.

    How many of you are doing just that?

    thx
     
    atwest1, Jul 24, 2005
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    HP provides a clean version of XP(reinstall XP after you get the laptop and deselet all the other preinstalled software, the drivers are contained in a separate disc), so it wont be much different than your own XP disc. Unless ofcourse you selected XPhome from HP.
     
    miner, Jul 24, 2005
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    atwest1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thx miner...That's very good news. I ordered XPpro.

    Are there hidden partitions I should delete?


    R4000
    3200+
    1g DDR
    60gb @5400rpm
    brightview
    128mb video
    dvd +/-rw
    bluetooth
    12 cell
     
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    KrispyKreme50 Notebook Evangelist

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    Nope, unlike Sony or Dell, HP gives you the actual OS CD so they don't have any hidden partitions.
     
    KrispyKreme50, Jul 25, 2005
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  5. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, there are no hidden partitions. :) :hp:
     
    miner, Jul 25, 2005
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