Downgrading

[Ian]

Is it possible to downgrade from Windows XP to ME? my new
computer has Windows XP and I loathe every aspect of it.
I found ME much better.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Is it possible to downgrade from Windows XP to ME? my new
computer has Windows XP and I loathe every aspect of it.
I found ME much better.

The normal way to "uninstall" any operating system is to format
the hard drive and install a new OS of your choice.

However, if you performed an upgrade from Win98/Me, elected to
backup the old system files, and didn't convert the partition to NTFS,
then all you need do is boot into Safe Mode and Start > Control Panel

Add/Remove Programs. All of these conditions must be met for the

uninstall option to be available.

Otherwise:

How to Manually Remove Win XP and Restore Win9x
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314052

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[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

One cannot downgrade Windows XP to Windows ME.
You would have to reformat the drive and perform a
clean install of the old Windows ME operating system.

I would suggest keeping Windows XP and use the Classic Theme.

HOW TO: Use the Windows Classic Theme in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294309&Product=winxp

Or if you insist and have lots of time on your hands:

How to Use the Fdisk Tool and the Format Tool to Partition or Repartition a Hard Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=255867

How to install Windows ME
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winme_install.asp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Is it possible to downgrade from Windows XP to ME? my new
| computer has Windows XP and I loathe every aspect of it.
| I found ME much better.

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Is it possible to downgrade from Windows XP to ME? my new
computer has Windows XP and I loathe every aspect of it.
I found ME much better.

If Windows XP came with your PC and the manufacturer will not supply Windows
ME instead then you will have to purchase your own copy of Windows ME and
completely reinstall the machine.

Please Note : we retired Windows ME as a support product on December 31st
2003. So it no longer a supported product.

What issue are you having with Windows XP ? It is possible that you
"problems" are just due to some unfamiliarity of using a more advanced
operating system.

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Mike
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[Nan]

XP is fine, you just need to get used to it!

 

[Unknown]

ME is better in what way?

 

[Andy \(The Fiddler\)]

Don't do it!
Yes XP is different but it is the most stable Windows version to date.
Starting with V2. (yes 1987) and so different to Dos. (What is the old fool
babbling on about)
The change from 3.11 to 95 was difficult as well.
Don't mean this to sound cynical but sometimes change is good, honest.

As suggested classic view.
And check out www.Blackviper.com for services and tweaks.

Andy B