I am thinking about buying a new laptop, but all the ones I have seen all Win Vista on them. My question is, if I buy a system with Win Vista on it, can I buy a copy of Win XP and format the laptop and install Windows XP on it? Will it work?
2007-07-30 15:56:12 · 7 answers · asked by rinda_and_henry 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Yes. Just boot from the Windows XP CD, and tell it to format the hard drive.
2007-07-30 16:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you can, although you already payed for the Vista license.
You just doubled your cost. Install Xp and visit the manufacturer´s site for hardware drivers.
Cheers
2007-07-30 16:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by Julio M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, But before you format. Find out what hardware you have such a videocard, sound card, printer, webcam, monitor. That way you will know what drivers you will need to download once you've installed xp.
right mouse click "My Computer"
select properties
select hardware tab
click "device manager"
shows you a list of the hardware you have. Make sure you write it down.
2007-07-30 16:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it will work. irrespective of operating system any hard drive can be formatted and loaded with new one.however if it comes with vista think again.operate it for few days and then take any decision.
2007-07-30 16:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by skpsbp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to take heed to approximately your sister :( format the HDD and placed abode windows XP decrease back on. i don't think of an on the spot downgrade will artwork. a million. Insert WinXP disc. 2. persist with the activates and make sure you format your HDD. Sorry i won't be in a position to be greater of a help to you. i don't particularly have my WinXP disc on me. you additionally can attempt and format first then placed the disc in in spite of the indisputable fact that it somewhat is volatile. i don't think of that'll artwork regardless of the indisputable fact that.
2016-10-13 04:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by ammon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The operating system has nothing to do with the hardware comprising the PS itself.
You could even install windows 3.11... well maybe not. prolly don't have a floppy drive. :-)
2007-07-30 16:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by robertG35 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but i love vista so i wouldn't recommend it
2007-07-30 16:04:18 · answer #7 · answered by confused for life 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋