I have windows vista, and I'm not happy with it, and I want to reinstall my xp. When I put the disk it tells me that I have a new version of windows, and cannot continue. Is there anyway around this? Got I format vista, and if I can. How do I do this?
2007-12-17 02:18:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
If your XP CD is bootable, restart your pc and press the
button that tells you to go to settings or menu before the
Windows Logo appears, this means right away when you
restart the computer. Check the booting how it is.
Make sure the cd is the first to boot, if its not, make it first.
Save settings, restart the pc and it should boot from cd.
And then you can format the pc to start a new operating system.
It will erase Vista
2007-12-17 02:25:39 · answer #1 · answered by Enrique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get rid of Vista you should format your harddisk, at least the partition on which you have the Windows. To doo this enter BIOS to set to boot the computer from Cd-Rom. Boot from the windowsXP cd and use option to install fresh copy of windowsXP. From there just follow instructions. If you have problems after the boot from cd, like you can't format because any reason from Vista boot from a floppy disk and than format. For more information e-mail me or add mee to your Messenger list. Id fyrewurx666@yahoo.com
2007-12-17 02:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by prophet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vista is giving a whole load of probs on this subject. do you wanna put back xppro as your OS? If so, then you need to wipe your hard drive (try www.dban.com) and re-install xppro. Take it you have a cracked copy of xppro! LOL. Who doesn't? Your HDD will be re-formatted during the re-install process and you should not have any bother. By the way, VistaUltimate likes a totally clean HDD to install to; it is not a fan of permitting upgrades. Any more probs with this, bro, then get back to me and i'll take (and talk) you through what's involved.
2007-12-17 02:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by achates 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Format all your hard-drives that also include your recovery one. Then install Window Xp in. It will work for sure
2007-12-17 02:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by petch243 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have two options
one , to have both vista and xp as dual boot system
second , to have xp or vista only
if you have installed Vista and want to install xp also see here
http://apcmag.com/5485/dualbooting_vista_and_xp
if you want to remove Vista and wnat XP only
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-12546_102-0.html?forumID=133&threadID=243153&messageID=2460401
2007-12-17 02:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by master vk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do that using this tutorial:
http://www.myitbyte.com/2007/06/21/how-to-install-windows-xp/
2007-12-17 02:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋