by Susan Twombly, Jan. 2007
It's a big day in home and home office computing: The release of the Windows Vista™ operating system from Microsoft.
With revolutionary changes in the way you interact with your PC, Windows Vista™ opens up a whole new world of possibilities — helping you do the things you want to do, just the way you want.
- Find, use, manage and share information faster and easier than ever with the rich, new Windows Vista™ Aero interface — to get things done and get on with your life.
- Work, surf and play with less worry while Windows Vista ™ safeguards your data.
- Enjoy and share favorite TV shows, photos, music and games throughout your home.
- Connect with family and friends nearly anywhere your life takes you.
To help you gain these Windows Vista™ benefits, HP engineers worked closely with Microsoft during the development of Windows Vista™ to create a range of complementary HP products and services.
As a result, you can buy HP desktop and notebook PCs pre-installed™ with Windows Vista™ to experience the benefits right away, Or, you can buy a Windows Vista™ Capable PC(1) from HP today and upgrade to Windows Vista™ later. The choice is up to you. And, there's a range of services and support offerings — from drivers and FAQs to easy upgrade tools — to help you get the most from Windows Vista™.
When talking to our customers about Windows Vista™, the first question many ask is: "Will my printer work with it?"
HP has worked extensively with Microsoft to help ensure our products are designed to work smoothly with Windows Vista™, so you can immediately begin to take advantage of its new and exciting features.
In fact, more than 450 HP imaging and printing products are Windows Vista™ Ready, which means they will operate smoothly with Windows Vista™. This includes printers, scanners and digital cameras, and both new and older products.
To allow your PC to communicate with these devices, we offer drivers for Windows Vista™. If you purchase a PC running Windows Vista™, over 280 drivers for HP printers are already pre-installed for you. As a result, you can print with confidence and extend your digital photography experience into the Windows Vista™ environment.
Select drivers are now available at http://www.hp.com/go/windowsvista with additional drivers to become available over the coming weeks.
HP Pavilion dv9000 Notebook PC docked in HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base
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Over the past year, we've worked closely with Microsoft to provide you with the best support experience possible as you transition to Windows Vista™. From built-in PC tools to support designed specifically for Windows Vista™, HP Total Care is available to assist you every step of the way.
For example, HP Total Care Advisor serves as your PC ‘cockpit,’ a desktop tool to help you navigate through everything you need to do with your HP PC running Windows Vista™. HP Total Care Advisor puts support and system health information in one place for you — greatly simplifying how you get relevant information about your PC.
It also helps you set up automatic system health checks and alerts for the latest HP software and drivers, and makes shopping for PC accessories, software and additional services easy.
HP Total Care also includes many other free, easily accessible support options for Windows Vista™. For example, your one-year warranty includes unlimited phone support. Beyond warranty, chat and email support are available at no additional charge, 24x7.
Fee-based services are also available, such as the Smart Friend by HP service — a calling card that gives you direct access to an HP technical support expert for help before and after you move to Windows Vista™.
Do you want to upgrade your Windows Vista™ Capable HP PC to Windows Vista™? Purchases of Windows Vista™ Capable HP PCs from participating retailers between October 26, 2006 and March 15, 2007 are eligible for a Windows Vista™ upgrade for free or a very low cost.(2)
Visit the HP Windows Vista™ Express Upgrade website for help with your upgrade or to order your Windows Vista™ Express Upgrade Kit.
For desktop PC users, the upgrade kit includes a DVD with an Auto Run Assistant Tool to help you through the upgrade process.
HP notebook PC users can download an HP Easy Upgrade Tool from the HP Windows Vista™ Express Upgrade website. The HP Easy Upgrade Tool takes you through a ten-step process for a successful upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista™.
You can also download and run the Windows Vista™ Upgrade Advisor from Microsoft (see sidebar) to learn what hardware and software updates may be necessary to install and run the features of Windows Vista™ that you want.
Get the power of Windows Vista™ today. With HP products, services and support for Windows Vista™, you can have the simplicity and peace of mind you need as you encounter your new technology experience.
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Not all Windows Vista™ features are available for use on all Windows Vista™ Capable PCs. All Windows Vista™ Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista™, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista™ — like the new Windows Aero™ user interface — require advanced or additional hardware. Check http://www.windowsvista.com/getready for details. |
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