Reinstallation of xp

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Geoff

I was wondering why when I put the Windows XP installation disk into my
Compaq Evo N800c I get the message that tells me it can not proceed because
Vista is installed on it.

In order to install my LEGAL Vista OS, I had to increase RAM from 256MB
(which was in the computer when I purchased it) to 1GB. Then I was successful
in installing Vista, no problems.

But can anyone tell me how to either re-install XP, or make my computer able
to run both XP and Vista (Dual Booting, I think it's referred to as).

I want to know too, if it is possible to make a backup copy of the OS
installation disk for future use if the need arises.
 
You need two separate partitions on the hard disk to do this, you cannot
install Windows XP on the same partition where Vista is installed. You
can make a copy of the operating system cd/dvd with proper burning
software, almost all newer burning software has the ability to burn
bootable CD/DVD.

John
 
Geoff said:
I was wondering why when I put the Windows XP installation disk into my
Compaq Evo N800c I get the message that tells me it can not proceed
because
Vista is installed on it.

In order to install my LEGAL Vista OS, I had to increase RAM from
256MB
(which was in the computer when I purchased it) to 1GB. Then I was
successful
in installing Vista, no problems.
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But can anyone tell me how to either re-install XP, or make my
computer able
to run both XP and Vista (Dual Booting, I think it's referred to as).
Click to expand...

If you have a *full* version of Vista (not an upgrade disk), then you
can try a dual boot:

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_xp__stepbystep_guide_with_screenshots.htm

If you would rather just revert to XP, then you would need to perform a
clean install:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

What kind of XP disk do you have? Did it come with your Compaq?
I want to know too, if it is possible to make a backup copy of the OS
installation disk for future use if the need arises.
Click to expand...

Just use a program like Nero to burn a copy of your OS disks. Very good
idea to do so, by the way.
 
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