Roberta said:
Can I install Windows XP Pro on a Dell laptop that comes installed
with Vista Home Edition? Do I have to format the disk first?
A few things have to be considered:
- Warranty - if you still have warranty on this machine - will this upset
that balance?
- Hardware drivers - does Dell supply drivers for Windows XP for that
laptop?
- Licensing - do you have a legitimate license for Windows XP to utilize?
- Other software - do you have installation media for any other software you
own to install it onto that machine...
Yes - to go from Windows Vista to Windows XP is a clean installation
endeavor. You will be formatting that laptop in order to install Windows XP
on it.