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[T49PMCL]

We, too, wish to remove Vista and put XP on our Laptop.

So many issues. Just a couple to mention:

1. When using legit karoke software, we cannot "hear" ourselves when
using our microphone (at the same time). We know the microphone works
as we tried it on our other computer which has XP. We've been told
Vista won't allow this due to feedback, which really doesn't make
sense as it works in XP just fine.

2. My pocket PC won't work properly without special drivers. Once we
got it to work properly, then I couldn't log on to our bank. The only
way to get back on to our bank, was to restore back to before we tried
to get the IPAQ to work.

Anyways, we want to remove VISTA and put XP back on. We have a
COMPAQ. Please advise if there are any problems we should be aware
of.

Perri

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

You will need to have a licensed copy of Windows XP:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

 

[Michael Walraven]

Some laptops makers have not created XP drivers for their included hardware.
Check with COMPAQ site to make sure they supply XP drivers for your machine.

 

[Michael Jennings]

Try the frank201 thread, which covers the issues:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=288209&forumid=23Vista is behaving somewhat better now than it was then.<[email protected]> wrote in messageWe, too, wish to remove Vista and put XP on our Laptop.>> So many issues. Just a couple to mention:>> 1. When using legit karoke software, we cannot "hear" ourselves when> using our microphone (at the same time). We know the microphone works> as we tried it on our other computer which has XP. We've been told> Vista won't allow this due to feedback, which really doesn't make> sense as it works in XP just fine.>> 2. My pocket PC won't work properly without special drivers. Once we> got it to work properly, then I couldn't log on to our bank. The only> way to get back on to our bank, was to restore back to before we tried> to get the IPAQ to work.>> Anyways, we want to remove VISTA and put XP back on. We have a> COMPAQ. Please advise if there are any problems we should be aware> of.>> Perri

 

[non flammable on Ubuntu 7.10]

Anyways, we want to remove VISTA and put XP back on. We have a COMPAQ.

Please advise if there are any problems we should be aware of.

Vista stinks doesnt it? LOL

Only someone who is stupid would use it and actually like it!
And oh boy, we have a bunch of those retards in here!

 

[Bruce Chambers]

We, too, wish to remove Vista and put XP on our Laptop.

So many issues. Just a couple to mention:

1. When using legit karoke software, we cannot "hear" ourselves when
using our microphone (at the same time). We know the microphone works
as we tried it on our other computer which has XP. We've been told
Vista won't allow this due to feedback, which really doesn't make
sense as it works in XP just fine.

This isn't a Vista issue. Is your Karoke software certified to be
Vista-compatible by its manufacturer? Is there a patch/upgrade to make
it so?

2. My pocket PC won't work properly without special drivers. Once we
got it to work properly, then I couldn't log on to our bank. The only
way to get back on to our bank, was to restore back to before we tried
to get the IPAQ to work.

Again, not a Vista issue.

Why did you buy a computer with Vista if you have incompatible software
that you need to use?

Anyways, we want to remove VISTA and put XP back on. We have a
COMPAQ. Please advise if there are any problems we should be aware
of.

It's your computer, so the choice is, ultimately, yours.

However, there could be a couple possible adverse repercussions of
which you should be aware. First and foremost, if the specific computer
model in question was designed specifically for Vista, there may well be
no WinXP-specific device drivers available to make the computer's
diverse components work properly. Consult the computer's manufacturer
about the availability of device drivers. Secondly, removing an
OEM-installed operating system and replacing it with another will almost
invariably void any and all support agreements and, sometimes, even the
warranty. You would, at the very least, have to re-install Vista before
getting any support from the manufacturer. Again, consult the
computer's manufacturer for specifics. Thirdly, there may be the
additional cost involved in purchasing a WinXP license for this new
computer. (An OEM CD and license from some previous computer will not
do, for legal and usually technical reasons.)

After backing up any data you wish to transfer to the new OS
installation, simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be
offered the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part
of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of
boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)

HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm

Then, assuming that the computer can be made to work with WinXP,
the backed up data can be restored and applications (Those that are
WinXP-compatible, that is) re-installed.



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Bruce Chambers

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[Michael Jennings]

The application has to suit you, and then it has to suit the Operating
System. If there is complete incompatibility between a valued
application and the operating system, then either find a similar
application which works, or switch to an operating system that works.
If there is erratic behavior, try finding a similar appliction which
doesn't mess up unpredictably. I'm trying out XanaNews because Outlook
Express (which I prefer to Windows Mail) poops out gibberish sometimes.

Try the frank201 thread, which covers the issues:

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=2
88209&forumid=23

Vista is behaving somewhat better now than it was then.

..

We, too, wish to remove Vista and put XP on our Laptop.

So many issues. Just a couple to mention:

1. When using legit karoke software, we cannot "hear" ourselves when
using our microphone (at the same time). We know the microphone works
as we tried it on our other computer which has XP. We've been told
Vista won't allow this due to feedback, which really doesn't make
sense as it works in XP just fine.

2. My pocket PC won't work properly without special drivers. Once we
got it to work properly, then I couldn't log on to our bank. The only
way to get back on to our bank, was to restore back to before we tried
to get the IPAQ to work.

 

[Michael Jennings]

If you go the new application route, then you've got to figure it out.

 

[Bobby McNulty]

Ever used Windows Vista? Go back to Ubuntu or ycantu or whatever and go way.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

"Only someone..."
Another of your many statements that has NO tolerance and thus is
FALSE if there is even on exception.
As usual, you have made a statement you unable to prove.

Your need to call others "stupid" simply because they do not fit your
very narrow views is indicative of your general intolerance of
situations you are unable to perform.
Your inability to successfully use Windows Vista and help others is
reflective on your own inability and says nothing of anyone else.

Windows Vista performs well on two older computers of mine.
Others report similarly.
FACTS you are still UNABLE to disprove.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Perri;
Contact Compaq and verify if that model supports Windows XP, it may
not.

Have you checked with the karaoke software manufacturer about Windows
Vista compatibility?
You may need an update, patch or newer version.

Same with your pocket PC.
Contact the manufacturer, they will know the solution if they have it.

If you are still unable to resolve your issues and it is not to late,
return/exchange the computer.
Dell, Toshiba as well as almost countless local shops continue to sell
computers with Windows XP.