Microsoft® operating systems for HP Workstations

HP and Microsoft®

An exclusive HP software innovation called the HP Performance Tuning Framework gives you the ability to discover, optimize and manage your unique combination of hardware, graphics drivers, applications and Microsoft® operating system. 

The HP Performance Tuning Framework:

• Enables optimal configuration of HP Personal Workstations delivering stability and best performance
• Contains an OS Tuning Page that enables the system administrator to quickly and easily modify several of the configuration parameters relevant to CAD and other complex application users
• Provides helpful parameter descriptions such as: background information about the tuning parameter, circumstances that may indicate when each setting of the parameter would be desired and information on when the parameter change will take effect

For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/ptf.

• Microsoft Windows Vista® Business
  Equip your HP Workstation with the tools to streamline, help reduce costs and increase security for you or your business with Windows Vista Business 32-bit or 64-bit. Let the simple features and improved control take you to the highest level of Windows OS.
  
  
• Windows Vista Downgrade to XP
  With the Vista OS Downgrade Program (From August 1, 2007 - January 31, 2009), receive the Vista Business OS 32 or 64-bit DVD to install later and get Windows XP Professional preinstalled on your HP Workstation. Meet your current needs with XP Professional and plan for the future with Vista.

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  Windows XP Professional 32-bit for your HP Workstation offers familiar flexibility and reliability. Or, step up performance and memory with XP Professional x64 Edition which enables a 64-bit workstation for new 64-bit applications, while continuing to run existing 32-bit applications.

To ensure you get the most out of your HP + Windows Vista Experience, HP has new HP Total Care services specifically for Windows Vista. With an array of support options available 24x7, including chat, email, online solutions or built into your product like the HP Help and Support Center, access to HP Total Care customer support is available when you need it.

Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details.

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.