Is there a simple way to dump Vista?

[pixsnap]

I have a fresh, licensed copy of WinXP-SP2. Vista came loaded on my
new Toshiba notebook. Would I be able to set CMOS to boot from the
optical drive and install XP while overwriting everything else? I
don't want dual systems. I want Vista gone!

 

[Jed Clampett]

I have a fresh, licensed copy of WinXP-SP2. Vista came loaded on my
new Toshiba notebook. Would I be able to set CMOS to boot from the
optical drive and install XP while overwriting everything else? I
don't want dual systems. I want Vista gone!

Yes, just boot from the XP disk, format your system and Vista will be gone.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You would need to contact Toshiba and ask them if
your new Toshiba notebook is supported with Windows XP.
Notebooks PCs require some specialized hardware drivers
developed by the notebook manufacturer. If Toshiba does
not offer Windows XP drivers for your Toshiba notebook,
you may find that installing Windows XP will not enable
you to use the totally functionality it was designed for.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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I have a fresh, licensed copy of WinXP-SP2. Vista came loaded on my
new Toshiba notebook. Would I be able to set CMOS to boot from the
optical drive and install XP while overwriting everything else? I
don't want dual systems. I want Vista gone!

 

[Richard Urban]

He may also find that the warranty becomes void if he installs an operating
system other than that supplied by the company.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

 

[ray]

I have a fresh, licensed copy of WinXP-SP2. Vista came loaded on my
new Toshiba notebook. Would I be able to set CMOS to boot from the
optical drive and install XP while overwriting everything else? I
don't want dual systems. I want Vista gone!

Yes. That should work.

 

[Alias]

I have a fresh, licensed copy of WinXP-SP2. Vista came loaded on my
new Toshiba notebook. Would I be able to set CMOS to boot from the
optical drive and install XP while overwriting everything else? I
don't want dual systems. I want Vista gone!

Take it back to the store and tell them you want one with the operating
system of your choice, although I would recommend Ubuntu over any
Windows operating system.

 

[Jed Clampett]

Of course you would recommend Ubuntu over any Windows Operating System.
Suppose the user has no clue about Ubuntu? You gunna go over to his place
and train him?

 

[Alias]

Of course you would recommend Ubuntu over any Windows Operating System.
Suppose the user has no clue about Ubuntu? You gunna go over to his place
and train him?

Install Ubuntu. Open Firefox. Read instructions on how to access support
forums. Too complicated for you, boobie?

--
Alias
To email me, remove shoes

 

[ray]

Take it back to the store and tell them you want one with the operating
system of your choice, although I would recommend Ubuntu over any
Windows operating system.

Unfortunately, the response will be "what you see is what you get - take
the package or return it". It is rather difficult to 'refund' the 'ms tax'
or get them to swap anything with the major retailers.

 

[ray]

He may also find that the warranty becomes void if he installs an operating
system other than that supplied by the company.

Since the warranty generally applies to hardware, I don't think that would
stand up in court.

 

[Alias]

Unfortunately, the response will be "what you see is what you get - take
the package or return it". It is rather difficult to 'refund' the 'ms tax'
or get them to swap anything with the major retailers.

You go to the store when it's swarming with customers, say Saturday
morning. You, in a polite, loud and firm voice, state your problem. New
computer in minutes.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Yes and no.
The warranty will not be void.
BUT, the OP may need to reinstall Windows Vista at own time and
expense before any warranty work may proceed.
Contact the OEM for details.

 

[Richard Urban]

Exactly!

The manufacturers responsibility is to bring the computer back to the
working state it was at when ordered/shipped.

My experience has been that if a computer shipped with Vista, but was
subsequently downgraded to Windows XP, when sent in for warranty repair -
will be returned with Vista again on the computer. That is the extent of the
manufacturers liability.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

 

[Stephan Rose]

Of course you would recommend Ubuntu over any Windows Operating System.
Suppose the user has no clue about Ubuntu? You gunna go over to his place
and train him?

Suppose the user has no clue about Vista? You gonna go over to his place
and train him?

Just as much of a valid question...

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[Adam Albright]

Suppose the user has no clue about Vista? You gonna go over to his place
and train him?

Just as much of a valid question...

One thing I've always found amusing is ever since PCs entered the
retail channel they came pre installed with some OS, often Windows.
That in part is because Microsoft hammered out deals with box makers
like IBM, Dell and Gateway, etc.. Such a policy is just as goofy as
buying a new refrigerator and it comes stocked with food that somebody
decided in advance was what you were suppose to eat.

People should have a right to CHOOSE!

For some people Ubuntu IS a better choice.
For some people Windows IS a better choice.
For some people a Mac is better than either of the above

Then for other users BeOS or UNIX or something else may be better.

The consequences of this is people have become trained to accept
mediocre software which is all Microsoft is capable of producing is
good enough. People also have been brainwashed into accepting nothing
from Microsoft works right until after SP1. How sad. Just think where
we could have been if Microsoft didn't end up being the 800 pound
gorilla.

While software in general has improved by leaps and bounds over the
past two decades, imagine how much FURTHER down the road we might have
been if Microsoft had some serious competition.

 

[dennis@home]

One thing I've always found amusing is ever since PCs entered the
retail channel they came pre installed with some OS, often Windows.
That in part is because Microsoft hammered out deals with box makers
like IBM, Dell and Gateway, etc.. Such a policy is just as goofy as
buying a new refrigerator and it comes stocked with food that somebody
decided in advance was what you were suppose to eat.

People should have a right to CHOOSE!

A better analogy would be you buy a washing machine without any software and
you get to choose which software you install.

Most people want to be able to unpack their PC and use it without having to
install software let alone an OS.
Next time you buy a TV ask for one without the software and then chose an OS
and install it just like you appear to expect the average person to do.

For some people Ubuntu IS a better choice.
For some people Windows IS a better choice.
For some people a Mac is better than either of the above

You can buy PCs without OSes.
You can even get PCs with some Linux distributions on.
People have a choice and most choose to buy a machine that works out of the
box rather than install their own OS.
Even I do that and I do know how to do it.. its not worth the effort unless
the manufacturer has put Norton on it.

 

[Adam Albright]

A better analogy would be you buy a washing machine without any software and
you get to choose which software you install.

Most people want to be able to unpack their PC and use it without having to
install software let alone an OS.
Next time you buy a TV ask for one without the software and then chose an OS
and install it just like you appear to expect the average person to do.

Televisions don't have software. The instructions to control the
remote are hardwired. Any more bright ideas?

You can buy PCs without OSes.
You can even get PCs with some Linux distributions on.
People have a choice and most choose to buy a machine that works out of the
box rather than install their own OS.
Even I do that and I do know how to do it.. its not worth the effort unless
the manufacturer has put Norton on it.

You like Norton?

ROTFLMAO!

 

[dennis@home]

Televisions don't have software. The instructions to control the
remote are hardwired. Any more bright ideas?

You are kidding????
Show me a modern TV without software in it.

You like Norton?

You can't read can you?

 

[Adam Albright]

You are kidding????
Show me a modern TV without software in it.

You just keep proving your expertise is on a par with Frankie. Which
is just a kinder way of calling you a dope.

 

[Frank]

You just keep proving your expertise is on a par with Frankie. Which
is just a kinder way of calling you a dope.

Well georgie-boy, coming from a fake lying loser like you,
that's gotta be great big compliment.
Frank