2007-08-26 01:20:26 · 3 answers · asked by balpreet s 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If you have Vista and want to go back to XP. You need to reformat your computer.
You need a Windows XP installation disk.
Insert the disk reboot the computer
choose to boot from CD
......install Windows XP
you can always look up other answers on how to install XP to help walk you thru th installation process....
2007-08-26 01:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by bm8211520 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say if you have store-bought Vista AND XP upgrade / full version Retail disks (not OEM) OR do you have vendor (Dell, HP, etc.) supplied Vista AND XP Recovery Disks. You can't Mix & Match them, you must use your PC manufacturer's XP Recovery disks to avoid driver problems, not a store-bought XP disk.
TIP: The Vista Recovery disks may be ON the hard drive, so Read The Friendly Manual for your PC FIRST to find out how to BURN your own set of Recovery disks.
IF Vendor Supplied:
Back up all personal data from your PC ("Backup" means: copy to CD / DVD / external hard drive). Then, follow the Recovery procedure in the Manual.
IF Store-Bought:
Back up all personal data from your PC. Then, do a store-bought Windows XP "Clean Install", for further instructions, go to: http://www.theeldergeek.com And, here's the "store-bought Vista to store-bought XP" Step By Step from Microsoft:
2007-08-26 08:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not certain, but, it might work...
Hit green start button on bottom left of screen--->All programs---->Accessories----->systems tools----->systems restore---->choose the date that you had xp....
Might work!
2007-08-26 08:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by marnefirstinfantry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋