i have vista premium and im planin on installin xp pro. do i only need the xp upgrade cd or do i need the full version of it? thanks
2007-10-23 03:22:18 · 6 answers · asked by M R 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You didn't say if you have store-bought Vista AND XP upgrade / full version Retail disks (not OEM) OR 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:
2007-10-23 03:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have Vista installed, you can't reinstall XP.
Vista emits a set of drivers to all of your hardware that has specific instructions that say to not let any previous versions of these drivers be installed.
So.. even if you were to reformat your hard drive, when you booted the computer up, it would still look for Vista software.
2007-10-23 03:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can not improve decrease version to larger version Vista is greater moderen than homestead windows Xp if u hate Vista Then u uninstall it and use Xp Or if u want the two then U would desire to setting up first Xp Than Vista reproduction ur documents from C:(My documents,laptop) then format ur force C:(wherein ur Vista is put in) and setting up homestead windows Xp in It after that u may additionally setting up Vista And u have been given the two with twin working device
2016-11-09 06:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant downgrade to xp using an xp upgrade cd... You will first have to install windows 98 or ME then upgrade to xp with the upgrade cd (if you own it)...
Other than that, you would have to format your computer, and install xp from yes, and xp pro cd.
Basically, XP Upgrade only works if you are actually upgrading...
Downgrade, nope sorry.
2007-10-23 03:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by Danlow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need the full version. Vista has nothing of XP in it. So you couldn't downgrade. You'll need to reformat the drive entirely.
Good choice, BTW. Vista is a worthless chunk o crap.
2007-10-23 03:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, vista sucks....yes, you have to have a full copy of xp to downgrade.
with cryptic commands like
"netsh interface tcp set global autotuning=disabled"
to simply get quickbooks running fast enough to use, i might as well be running Ubuntu LINUX . It is totally free, and comes with an entire Office suite that is completely compatible with MS Office.
I write programs for Windows, and I HATE Vista. MS stole the google sidebar, as well as many interface elements from Linux.
The funny thing is, many companies that sell computers with Vista offer a downgrade back to XP (for a price)
2007-10-23 03:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by QuattroS4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋