does any1 know step by step how to get rid of vista and install xp?

Question

hi want to format hard drive to remove vista then install xp from bootable dvd hard drive is also already partitioned into 140 and 20 gb

Answer 1

Please take time to read my answer :

This is an ideal opportunity to try out the new Linux Ubuntu 7.10, the graphics and effects are far superior to Vista see link below :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC5uEe5Oz...

Ubuntu is free as it is open source, the download link is :

http://www.ubuntu.com/

Once you have downloaded Ubuntu 7.10, you will have an ISO image file. You will then need to create a bootable disc of the file.

This can be achieved by using Nero Burning ROM if you have it or MagicISO a free trial of which is available for download :

http://www.magiciso.com/

Once you have created the bootable disc, we are going to call it the LIVE CD.

Start your PC from the Ubuntu live CD, select start or install when prompted, once the Ubuntu desktop has appeared in the top left hand corner there is an option to install, double click and the installation screen will appear.

Once Ubuntu has asked you about regional settings etc. it will then take you into the partitioning table, if you select the default setting which is on the top, this will set up a dual boot scenario with Vista, or use entire disk next option down if you want to get rid of Vista, if choosing this option back up your data first as the drive will be wiped, Ubuntu will then automatically sort the space it needs and install its own Grub bootloader.

I am so taken with Ubuntu 7.10, I have ditched windows altogether and I am now running Ubuntu as my primary operating system.

You can run quite a number of windows applications on Ubuntu using WINE, a piece of software that emulates windows. For details of this visit :

http://www.winehq.org/site/download-deb

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wine

Using Linux may initially seem daunting in places, but you will get use to it, I did.

You can also run Ubuntu using the Live CD without any kind of installation. However this will be somewhat slower and you would be restricted as to running applications, it would just for browsing the web really.

I work with both Ubuntu and Vista, Vista has been an expensive disappointment for me and sits mainly redundant on my hard drive and I consider Ubuntu to be far superior of the two.

I will break it down in to categories and give each system a rating out of 10.

System resource friendly :

Ubuntu 10/10
Vista 4/10

Graphics (Eye Candy) :

Ubuntu 10/10
Vista 7/10

Ease of use :

Ubuntu 7/10
Vista 9/10

Software compatability :

Ubuntu 4/10 (Open Source alternatives in some cases are available) also WINE as described above can be used.
Vista 8/10

Wireless compatability :

Ubuntu 5/10
Vista 8/10

Networking compatability :

Ubuntu 7/10
Vista 8 /10

Security :

Ubuntu 9/10
Vista 8/10

Gaming :

Ubuntu 3/10
Vista 8/10
This category sourced from various sites.

Office software :

Ubuntu 10/10 (Free)
Vista 2 /10

Price :

Ubuntu 10/10 (Free)
Vista 2/10

Overall performance :

Ubuntu 9/10
Vista 6/10

Value :

Ubuntu 8/10
Vista 2/10

It should be noted that these ratings are based on my experience working extensively with both Ubuntu and Vista.

Of the two for me Ubuntu wins hands down.

Answer 2

Vista won't let you downgrade, so you have to boot from the XP cd rather than just running it within Vista.

1.Boot from the XP disk in the bios
2.It will give you on screen instructions
3.When it gets to the partitioner, press "d" to delete all of the partitions
4. Press c to create a new partition, make it use as much of the hard drive as possible.
5. Press enter and choose to format the new partition as NTFS
6. Follow the rest of the instructions (They're self-explanatory)

Optional steps
*7. Delete that piece of crap XP and get linux


Also, your system performance won't drop. Assuming there are XP drivers for you computer, the only reason you'd have a performance drop is if you have a directX10 video card. (XP doesn't support directX10)

Answer 3

I dont' think you have to format your hard drive. Just install XP. I was recently looking into this for a friend, and that was the advice of many web sites.

Answer 4

If your computer has vista and u want to regress to Xp, the system preformance will drop like a rock. but if you must....
buy the xp upgrade and it will get rid of vista from your HD during install

You've been warned

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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