I bought a new computer and it came with windows vista which really sucks and I wanted to know if there is anyway I could change it to windows xp.I perfer windows xp so much more.Anyone?Please help.Thanks!
2007-08-06 04:13:07 · 3 answers · asked by kelsobabe94 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
First, there is nothing wrong with Vista. I am running it and have been running it for about 7 months with out any problems. You should really learn to use it because it is the operating system of the future. It won't be all that long before Microsoft no longer supports XP.
But if you must go backwards remember that you will need all of the drivers ans software that came with your new machine so that it will run properly after you install XP. If this info in on a partition on your hard drive, then you will need to back it up and hope that there is a section that you can use to reinstall the drivers. You will need drivers for the sound, the PCI buss bridge, the video, and any other hardware that came with your machine.
Before you can install XP you will need to remove all evidence of Vista. The best way to to this is to use the "fdisk" feature that is contained on a old Win98 boot disk. After you have removed the Vista partition, you will be able to create a partition and format it to NTFS buy using your XP installation CD.
One more note on Vista. In the 7 months that I have used it I have had "NO" freeze up, blue screens, or any other problems. It is fast, secure , and very stable. I really do suggest that you learn to use it.
2007-08-06 04:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This becomes a little difficult because if your new machine is like the one my wife has it has a partition for software. If you have these on CD then great. All you have to do is just FDISK the HD. Be careful because this will delete all data. Then with your XP CD reload the OS back onto the machine. Hopefully your CD's will re-load the software back on. Just be sure though or go through the manufacturer and see if they have anything as well.
2007-08-06 04:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the Windows XP disc, hopefully the full version, put it in the cdrom and have it boot up from the cdrom and Windows XP boot screen should load, have it format the partion Vista is on and install from there.
2007-08-06 04:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋