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Startup Guide
Additional Information, Help, and Updates
Installing a Retail Version of an
Operating System
The Windows operating system provided on the notebook is
enhanced by HP. These enhancements add features and provide
supplementary support for devices such as drives and PC Cards.
Read the following caution before installing a retail version of an
operating system on your notebook.
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CAUTION:
Replacing an HP-enhanced operating system with a retail
version of an operating system will result in the loss of all enhancements.
In some cases, the loss of these enhancements may result in an
unresponsive system. In other cases, complete USB support may not
be available.
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