i dont like windows vista so can i change to xp without a cd?

Question

can i like download windows xp from utorrent and uninstall vista and install xp?

I HAVE 1 GIG OF RAM, EMACHINES INTEL CORE DUO HARD DRIVE, AND I HATE VISTA!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

you can't downgrade vista to XP
that would require to format and reinstall of windows xp

however if you feel that vista is heavy on the computer you can change it to best preformance or make vista as basic, that will make vista run faster

Answer 2

You could, just dont get caught and make sure the XP OS is very well hacked otherwise you will have problems.

You will have to do a bunch of tech stuff because you are actually downgrading and vista won't let you do that, in fact no windows OS will let you do that, for example, if you were running XP and hate it for any reason... you can't just insert a OS disk for windows 2000 and downgrade because it won't let you.

You have to format you C: drive and erase all tracks of vista before going back to XP.

Answer 3

Not legally. Your Vista license is an OEM license (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
It is not transferrable or downgradeable.

TECHNICALLY though, just for your information, and as an academic excercise...
YES, you can download XP, use a 3rd party application like Nero or Roxio to burn a bootable CD containing XP and then boot from your newly created CD and install XP.

There are even instructions on Microsoft's site on how to integrate SP2 and recent updates into the original XP CD, called "slipstreaming" so your XP install CD is already up to date.
CAUTION!!! : Make sure to back up all your data and files prior to doing so. I would not recommend installing XP over top of Vista into the C:\Windows folder as XP will not recognize Vista's folder permissions and may block you from accessing your documents folder. -- Best bet is to back up ALL your data and personal files to a USB drive, external drive or separate partition prior to downgrading Windows. THEN you can safely wipe your HD.

Answer 4

once you install Vista with the disk it is going to format (wipe) your hard drive and each thing that it includes. subsequently, you at the instant are not required to "uninstall" and OS till now putting yet another on. does not propose you place Vista on any gadget seeing as its volatile and would not actually have a provider %. out for it yet to patch some issues. in case you like a application which will do the ideal comparable as MS workplace, attempt out OpenOffice by utilising solar Micro structures, the persons who made Java and who like push it to those who set up Limewire and such applications. Its without spending a dime, its not a tribulation, and it even saves and opens MS be conscious and different rfile formats. It comes with author (be conscious), galvanize (PowerPoint), Draw (writer?), Spreadsheets (Excel), and such. very sturdy application, probable the final freeware be conscious Processing application you will get. i might use it over MS workplace regardless of if I had MS workplace for unfastened.