Vista to Xp

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I have an authorized copy of XP Home ed. how do I convert a PC with Vista to
XP. I hate Vista?
 
rlp said:
I have an authorized copy of XP Home ed. how do I convert a PC with Vista to
XP. I hate Vista?
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If you have a new computer with an OEM installation of Vista, there
could be a couple possible adverse repercussions of which you should be
aware. First and foremost, if the specific computer model in question
was designed specifically for Vista, there may well be no WinXP-specific
device drivers available to make the computer's diverse components work
properly. Consult the computer's manufacturer about the availability of
device drivers. Secondly, removing an OEM-installed operating system
and replacing it with another will almost invariably void any and all
support agreements and, sometimes, even the warranty. You would, at the
very least, have to re-install Vista before getting any support from the
manufacturer. Again, consult the computer's manufacturer for specifics.
Thirdly, there may be the additional cost involved in purchasing a
WinXP license for this new computer. (An OEM CD and license from some
previous computer will not do, for legal and usually technical reasons.)

After backing up any data you wish to transfer to the new OS
installation, simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be
offered the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part
of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of
boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)

HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941

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

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm

Then, assuming you were successful in obtaining WinXP-specific
device drivers so that the computer can be made to work with WinXP, the
backed up data can be restored and applications (those that are
WinXP-compatible, that is) re-installed.


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Follow the excellent advice by Bruce. If you need help with the actual
install after carefully considering Bruce's write-up, then the other post
can be consulted.
 
Thank You all. I will try this soon. Thanks.

John Barnes said:
Follow the excellent advice by Bruce. If you need help with the actual
install after carefully considering Bruce's write-up, then the other post
can be consulted.
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