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i am just in the process of downloading windows vista. it says there is a
timed limit of how long u can have the software on your pc(june 2007 i
think). if i were 2 install vista and i wished to go back 2 xp how would i go
about getting xp back on my system again??
 
ToM said:
i am just in the process of downloading windows vista. it says there is a
timed limit of how long u can have the software on your pc(june 2007 i
think). if i were 2 install vista and i wished to go back 2 xp how would
i go about getting xp back on my system again??
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Format the drive and install XP clean.
 
ToM said:
sorry but how would i run xp clean??
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If you don't know how to do a new install of XP, then you probably shouldn't
put a beta release of Vista on the machine.
 
i know how 2 install xp using a cd, but of course new computers these days
dnt come with the operating system cd.
 
i know how 2 install xp using a cd, but of course new computers these days
dnt come with the operating system cd
 
Tom,

You computer most likely came with a partition on the harddrive for
recovery. There is probably an application somewhere on your drive to create
a backup or restore disk(s). Make sure you do that before trying out Vista.
Also, make sure that you back up ALL your documents, favourites,
emails...etc. etc....You will lose them on a clean Vista install.

But I agree with Tom P. You probably shouldn't try Vista. Even though its
called Public, its not really for the public in that sense of the word. You
should be pretty comfortable in at least recovering your system with all
files intact before you attempt Vista.
 
ToM said:
i know how 2 install xp using a cd, but of course new computers these days
dnt come with the operating system cd
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Gee, do NOT install Vista Beta over your XP system. Install it ONLY if:

1 -- You're very familiar with and possess imaging software like Norton
Ghost or Acronis True Image so that you can back up and then restore
your XP installation to it's present condition when you're finished with
the Betas. Even if you find Beta 2 to be to your liking, MS never
releases gold versions that can be installed over betas -- i.e., you
will need to either go back to XP at some point or ditch everything and
clean install Vista next year when it's released.

OR

2 -- You have a separate unused partition on your computer on which you
can install it in dual-boot configuration.

OR

3 -- You have a separate computer for beta testing.

MS does not want you to install a Beta on top of your main operating
system. They clearly state this in their disclaimers. This Beta is not
that stable. I don't think Beta 2 (build 5384.4) is as stable or
functional as was 5384. I've crashed it numerous times already. If you
try to use it IN PLACE OF your present OS, you will very likely be
disappointed.

Ron
 
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