2007-12-07 06:24:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Buy the Windows XP disk. Get it from http://www.newegg.com
Here are the reasons why you would NOT get a computer with Windows Vista pre-loaded
1. Can't use older software that you own.
2. Might not work with your printer and other devices
3. You have to learn something new, go with what you know.
But it IS the future. It will eventually support more than 4GB of RAM and even larger hard drives. With future computers, it will be THE ONLY THING. So if you take the time to learn it now, you will be set for the FUTURE.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-12-07 06:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest leaving Vista installed, as a friend of mine had just done this, then the laptop went wrong, he took it back to where it was purchased and the warranty was deemed void as he had replaced Vista with XP.
2007-12-07 06:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by Linux Mint 11 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Acquire a licensed copy of MS Windows XP
2) Backup any data on your MS Windows Vista laptop that you want saved (photos, documents, mp3's, etc...)
3) Download and save to CD/DVD/USB drive any drivers (especially those for your network device) for MS Windows XP
4) Place MS Windows XP CD into the CD/DVD drive
5) Boot the system with the CD/DVD drive as the first boot device
6) Choose to delete the existing volume and create a new volume
7) Continue with the MS Windows XP installation
8) If needed, install any drivers you downloaded
2007-12-07 06:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-13 23:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by du 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need the xp installation disk. getting vista off could be tricky though as it is a more recent version of windows dan xp. i suggets you format your computer, and then reinstall or boot from the cd and install from there.
or you could just wait until sevice pack 1 for vista comes out, which will get rid off any bugs etc wid the system
2007-12-07 06:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need your own copy of XP. Boot to the CD, delete your partition, reformat, and reinstall. To put a full explanation on here would take up 3 pages!
2007-12-07 06:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi.
Yes you can.... just format the drive.... and install a fresh version of XP.... CAUTION: Make sure that device drivers for ur laptop are available for the model that u have.... if they arent ... contact the nearest service centre... they will intsall a new version for u and make u a driver CD for further use... for a nominal cost.
Regards,
Sujay;
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2007-12-07 06:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sujay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first u need to check xp driver availability ... then boot from an xp install disk ...
2007-12-07 06:30:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to write Hard drive to zero first and than reformat and than install new copy of XP.
Vista lives trails behind.
2007-12-07 06:28:46 · answer #9 · answered by onlyfor7dollar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋