Subj : Re: 10 net
To   : ROBERT FOWLER
From : CHARLES ANGELICH
Date : Wed Sep 14 2005 01:46 am

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Hello Robert - 

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CA>> I have two Compaq machines and neither has this 'setup
CA>> partition'. Contrary to what the documentation tells users
CA>> I did find software that will access the Compaq BIOS to
CA>> make changes that works without this setup partition being
CA>> on the hard drive. 

CA>> Both are older models using DOS and W31. I have no idea
CA>> what a new Compaq would require or even if Compaq
CA>> continues to use this 'setup partition'. HP has hidden
CA>> directories with Windows CAB files in them to make life
CA>> easier for their helpline employees I suppose? 

RF> I have a Compaq Evo D10, which is a business class P4
RF> machine. It has no hidden partition, and it uses Phoenix
RF> Bios, accessible from the Del key on boot up. 

I suspected Compaq might drop the setup partition. It was
mentioned at some point after HP bought them that it was
considered a nightmare to support over time. 

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