HP Thin Pro PC Converter Quick Start Guide
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HP Thin Pro PC Converter
Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction to HP ThinPro PC Converter ........................................................................................................ 3
What is HP ThinPro PC Converter? .................................................................................................................................................... 3
HP ThinPro PC Converter Software Components .............................................................................................................................. 3
Minimum Hardware Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Download HP ThinPro PC Converter ............................................................................................................... 4
Install HP ThinPro PC Converter ..................................................................................................................... 5
Installing HP ThinPro PC Converter Deployment Tool ...................................................................................................................... 5
Creating Installer USB drive with HP ThinPro .................................................................................................................................... 7
Installing HP ThinPro from the USB drive ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Further information on HP ThinPro ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Other deployment methods ......................................................................................................................... 17
Creating Bootable USB drive with HP ThinPro ................................................................................................................................ 17
HP Device Manager ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Downloading HPDM ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Installing HPDM ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Further Information .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
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Introduction to HP ThinPro PC Converter
Welcome to HP ThinPro PC Converter Quick Start Guide!
This guide is intended for IT Administrators who are looking to easily convert any PC into a HP Thin Client. The
guide includes step-by-step instructions to how to download, install, and use the software.
What is HP ThinPro PC Converter?
HP ThinPro PC Converter lets you extend PC life, enhance security, and simplify device management by
transforming your existing IT assets into efficient VDI endpoint devices.
HP ThinPro PC Converter Software Components
Your purchase of HP ThinPro PC Converter provides you with access to three software components:
• HP ThinPro PC Converter Deployment tool that lets you download HP ThinPro and create images that
meet your organizational deployment needs
• HP ThinPro operating system that delivers secure desktop virtualization that’s as comfortable for IT as it
is for end users
• HP Device Manager that lets you manage all your devices and data from a centralized, remote location
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Before you get started, please verify that your target PCs meet the below minimum hardware requirements.
There is also a built-in compatibility check during installation.
PC Requirements
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Architecture
x86 64-bit compatible hardware
Processor
Intel® or AMD processors
Memory (RAM)
2GB+
Note: For devices with shared video memory, a maximum of 1GB will be used for video
memory.
Storage
2GB+
Graphics
Intel®, AIT/AMD and NVIDIA®
Note: If video card isn’t recognized, VESA driver with limited performance will be used.
Networking
Wired or Wireless Device
USB Port
USB (Type A) 2.0, 3.0, OR 3.1
Note: It is highly recommended to use USB 3.0 or higher for best performance.
USB Flash Drive Requirements
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Classification
USB (Type A) 2.0, 3.0, OR 3.1
Note: It is highly recommended to use USB 3.0 or higher for best performance.
Min Storage Capacity
16 GB
Note: You should always back up all important data (such as personal files, photos, videos, documents, applications, software) on y our
PC before beginning the converter process to avoid any possibility of losing your data. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-
us/help/971759/how-to-back-up-or-transfer-your-data-on-a-windows-based-computer for more information.
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Download HP ThinPro PC Converter
Upon successful purchase of HP ThinPro PC Converter, you will receive an email from HP with links to download
the software from the HP website. A sample of the email is shown below. If you cannot find the email in your
main inbox, please make sure to check your Junk and Deleted folders.
Follow the instructions in the email, register yourself on HP website, and download the software. There are
three components you will be required to download to proceed further with installation:
• HP ThinPro Converter Installer Software
• License files
• Documentation that includes release notes and this guide
Note: If you have not purchased the software and would like to test it, please use the 60-day trial download link on the
HP Thin Client website to access your free 60-day trial to the software. The installation instructions remain the same for
trial version as well.
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Install HP ThinPro PC Converter
In this section, we will cover the step-by-step instructions on how to create an installer USB drive with HP
ThinPro OS and deploy it on any target PC, there by converting the PC into a thin client.
Installing HP ThinPro PC Converter Deployment Tool
The below tool installation steps need to be executed on a Windows PC with admin privileges and is usually not
the target PC that is required to be converted into a thin client.
1. Double click on the .msi Windows Installer package that you downloaded earlier from HP website.
Note:
• The installer package can be installed on to a Microsoft Windows PC running Microsoft Windows 7
or later versions
• The deployment tool is a 32-bit application that may be run on either 32- or 64-bit Microsoft
Windows systems.
• Requires Microsoft .NET 4.5
2. The installation wizard will open. Click Next to continue
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3. Click Install to continue
4. A progress window will appear. It will take few seconds for the tool to install. When the install is
complete, click finish to close the installer and launch the HP ThinPro PC Converter deployment tool.
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