reinstalling windows xp over windows vista

[wolfheads]

How do I "format" during installation as asked?

 

[R. McCarty]

During the installation process, a choice of existing volumes will be
shown. There will be sub-options to delete existing partitions. You
just select them one at a time and enter the proper action. Once all
volumes are removed then you create a new volume for XP. ( Or
leave some unallocated space to create additional volumes after the
XP installation is complete. )

 

[nass]

How do I "format" during installation as asked?

Note beside other Helpers Advice you need to check with your
Machine/PC/Laptop that they have XP drivers for this installation.
Some users lately had trouble in a clean install on anewer machines that
didn't support XP drivers.
Uou can always Put the CD In while on the desktop and check Hardware
compatibilty.
Can you let us know your machine maker and model!

Step-By-Step Windows XP: Installation
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx
HTH.
nass

 

[wolfheads]

I have a Gateway model GT5220. It came with the factory cdrom to reinstall
windows xp. The vista upgrade cdrom came later via mail. I think the problem
all began when I installed the vista. I did nothing but install the vista
over xp. When I tried to reinstall xp, the updates stuck on 7 of 67. so I
reinstalled vista. I just want my xp back.

 

[Daave]

I have a Gateway model GT5220. It came with the factory cdrom to
reinstall
windows xp. The vista upgrade cdrom came later via mail. I think the
problem
all began when I installed the vista. I did nothing but install the
vista
over xp. When I tried to reinstall xp, the updates stuck on 7 of 67.
so I
reinstalled vista. I just want my xp back.

Is this "factory cdrom" an installation CD or a restore/recovery CD?
What Service Pack level is your version of XP?

 

[nass]

You can use the Recovery Option to go back to Factory settings:
http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/Medialess/FAQ/SUPPAGE01su44.shtml
Frequently Asked Questions (XP):
http://support.gateway.com/s/software/MICROSOF/vista/7515637/7515637fql.shtml
How reinstall XP
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-12546_1...D=259200&messageID=2556095&tag=forums06;posts
Frequently Asked Questions
http://support.gateway.com/s/software/MICROSOF/vista/7515637/7515637fql.shtml

You best option is to wipe out the HDD clean and reinstall XP.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

How do I "format" during installation as asked?

Assuming that you have an installation CD (not an OEM restoration CD).
just boot from the CD (change the BIOS boot order if necessary to
accomplish this) and follow the prompts for a clean installation
(delete the existing partition by pressing "D" when prompted, then
create a new one).

You can find detailed instructions here:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

or here
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp.htm

or here http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm

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

 

[Bruce Chambers]

How do I "format" during installation as asked?

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

If you had an OEM installation (pre-installed at the factory) on
the laptop, simply follow the manufacturer's recovery instructions in
the manuals that came with the computer (or consult the manufacturers'
web site). The OEM is contractually obligated to have provided you with
some means of restoring the computer to its original, ex-factory state.


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Bruce Chambers

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