M
marco
I want to switch from Vista back to XP. How do I do that?
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
S
S.SubZero
Back up everything
Get the drivers for XP that you need for your hardware, especially
network drivers.
Insert the XP CD
Boot to CD
Delete Vista partition
Create new partition
Install XP.
Copy back backed-up files.
Done.
Get the drivers for XP that you need for your hardware, especially
network drivers.
Insert the XP CD
Boot to CD
Delete Vista partition
Create new partition
Install XP.
Copy back backed-up files.
Done.
M
marco
How do I get the drivers?
How do I get the CD?
What do you mean delete partition and create partition? I'm not very
computer smart sorry.
How do I get the CD?
What do you mean delete partition and create partition? I'm not very
computer smart sorry.
W
Will_S
marco said:How do I get the drivers?
How do I get the CD?
What do you mean delete partition and create partition? I'm not very
computer smart sorry.
Get someone that knows what he is doing or stick with Vista
M
marco
How do I contact my supplier?
Where can I buy the disk and for how much?
Well, I have always used XP, and everything seems much easier to get around
with in it. Also, I have some games and I've been reading into it that Vista
is what can be creating problems with it. Also, Vista takes up 1GB of RAM.
All that I can see that is cool about Vista is the layout and gadgets.
Where can I buy the disk and for how much?
Well, I have always used XP, and everything seems much easier to get around
with in it. Also, I have some games and I've been reading into it that Vista
is what can be creating problems with it. Also, Vista takes up 1GB of RAM.
All that I can see that is cool about Vista is the layout and gadgets.
D
Daddy Tadpole
Pay even more money to microsoft
M
marco
dzomlija can you answer my post please?
marco said:How do I contact my supplier?
Where can I buy the disk and for how much?
Well, I have always used XP, and everything seems much easier to get around
with in it. Also, I have some games and I've been reading into it that Vista
is what can be creating problems with it. Also, Vista takes up 1GB of RAM.
All that I can see that is cool about Vista is the layout and gadgets.
M
marco
dzomlija can you answer my post please
Daddy Tadpole said:Pay even more money to microsoft
M
Malke
marco said:dzomlija can you answer my post please
I'm not "dzomlija" but I hope s/he won't mind if I pop in. Here is a
guide to replacing Vista with XP. It will tell you what to do and where
to get what you need. If you still don't understand after reading it
through, then either take the computer back to where you bought it and
exchange it for one running XP or contact a local computer professional
for help.
General information about replacing Vista with XP:
A. On an OEM (HP, Sony, etc.) computer:
1. Go to the OEM's website and look for XP drivers for your specific
model computer. If there are no XP drivers, then you can't install XP.
End of story. If there are drivers, download them and store on a CD-R or
USB thumbdrive; you'll need them after you install XP.
2. Check with the OEM - either from their tech support website or by
calling them - to see if you will void your warranty if you do this. If
you will void the warranty, you make the decision.
3. If the OEM does support XP on the machine, call them and see if you
can have downgrade rights and have them send you an XP restore disk.
This will be far the easiest and best way of getting XP on the machine.
4. If XP is supported on the machine but the OEM doesn't have an XP
restore disk for you, understand that you'll need to purchase a retail
copy of XP from your favorite online or brick/mortar store.
5. Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if
you have any data you want, back it up first.
6. If none of the above is applicable to you because you can't run XP on
that machine (see Item #1 above), return the computer and purchase one
running XP instead.
B. On a generic/home-built computer (from non-OEM company) - You will
need drivers for all your hardware. See the second link below for more
details:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
Malke
N
Not Me
I've used Ultimate for over a year and I still don't like it (or see any
REAL improvements in useability).
I don't have any real problems with it.
Even with classic menus and special effects turned off, the look & feel is
not to my liking.
REAL improvements in useability).
I don't have any real problems with it.
Even with classic menus and special effects turned off, the look & feel is
not to my liking.
M
mikeyhsd
really great help for someone who has indicated he does not even know how to contact his computer supplier. or acquire an XP disk, or look for drivers.
what happens when you only used CANNED responses with no intelligence behind them.
(e-mail address removed)
I'm not "dzomlija" but I hope s/he won't mind if I pop in. Here is a
guide to replacing Vista with XP. It will tell you what to do and where
to get what you need. If you still don't understand after reading it
through, then either take the computer back to where you bought it and
exchange it for one running XP or contact a local computer professional
for help.
General information about replacing Vista with XP:
A. On an OEM (HP, Sony, etc.) computer:
1. Go to the OEM's website and look for XP drivers for your specific
model computer. If there are no XP drivers, then you can't install XP.
End of story. If there are drivers, download them and store on a CD-R or
USB thumbdrive; you'll need them after you install XP.
2. Check with the OEM - either from their tech support website or by
calling them - to see if you will void your warranty if you do this. If
you will void the warranty, you make the decision.
3. If the OEM does support XP on the machine, call them and see if you
can have downgrade rights and have them send you an XP restore disk.
This will be far the easiest and best way of getting XP on the machine.
4. If XP is supported on the machine but the OEM doesn't have an XP
restore disk for you, understand that you'll need to purchase a retail
copy of XP from your favorite online or brick/mortar store.
5. Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if
you have any data you want, back it up first.
6. If none of the above is applicable to you because you can't run XP on
that machine (see Item #1 above), return the computer and purchase one
running XP instead.
B. On a generic/home-built computer (from non-OEM company) - You will
need drivers for all your hardware. See the second link below for more
details:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
Malke
what happens when you only used CANNED responses with no intelligence behind them.
(e-mail address removed)
Malke said:dzomlija can you answer my post please
I'm not "dzomlija" but I hope s/he won't mind if I pop in. Here is a
guide to replacing Vista with XP. It will tell you what to do and where
to get what you need. If you still don't understand after reading it
through, then either take the computer back to where you bought it and
exchange it for one running XP or contact a local computer professional
for help.
General information about replacing Vista with XP:
A. On an OEM (HP, Sony, etc.) computer:
1. Go to the OEM's website and look for XP drivers for your specific
model computer. If there are no XP drivers, then you can't install XP.
End of story. If there are drivers, download them and store on a CD-R or
USB thumbdrive; you'll need them after you install XP.
2. Check with the OEM - either from their tech support website or by
calling them - to see if you will void your warranty if you do this. If
you will void the warranty, you make the decision.
3. If the OEM does support XP on the machine, call them and see if you
can have downgrade rights and have them send you an XP restore disk.
This will be far the easiest and best way of getting XP on the machine.
4. If XP is supported on the machine but the OEM doesn't have an XP
restore disk for you, understand that you'll need to purchase a retail
copy of XP from your favorite online or brick/mortar store.
5. Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if
you have any data you want, back it up first.
6. If none of the above is applicable to you because you can't run XP on
that machine (see Item #1 above), return the computer and purchase one
running XP instead.
B. On a generic/home-built computer (from non-OEM company) - You will
need drivers for all your hardware. See the second link below for more
details:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
Malke
M
mikeyhsd
Marco, check with your public library, or high schools, or colleges in your area to find a computer club.
someone there wound be able to give you direct hands on help that you apparently need.
or take it back where you got it and get some help.
(e-mail address removed)
I want to switch from Vista back to XP. How do I do that?
someone there wound be able to give you direct hands on help that you apparently need.
or take it back where you got it and get some help.
(e-mail address removed)
I want to switch from Vista back to XP. How do I do that?
H
HeyBub
marco said:How do I get the drivers?
From the hardware manufacturer's web site.
How do I get the CD?
You buy it from a computer retail establishment. From $200USD to $400USD,
depending on the model.
What do you mean delete partition and create partition? I'm not very
computer smart sorry.
Hard disks are divided in from one to many "partitions," like slicing a pie.
"Delete partion" means forget about the existing slices and start over with
a new pie.
D
Dave
mikey, you're turning into Alexb
--
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
really great help for someone who has indicated he does not even know how to contact his computer supplier. or acquire an XP disk, or look for drivers.
what happens when you only used CANNED responses with no intelligence behind them.
(e-mail address removed)
I'm not "dzomlija" but I hope s/he won't mind if I pop in. Here is a
guide to replacing Vista with XP. It will tell you what to do and where
to get what you need. If you still don't understand after reading it
through, then either take the computer back to where you bought it and
exchange it for one running XP or contact a local computer professional
for help.
General information about replacing Vista with XP:
A. On an OEM (HP, Sony, etc.) computer:
1. Go to the OEM's website and look for XP drivers for your specific
model computer. If there are no XP drivers, then you can't install XP.
End of story. If there are drivers, download them and store on a CD-R or
USB thumbdrive; you'll need them after you install XP.
2. Check with the OEM - either from their tech support website or by
calling them - to see if you will void your warranty if you do this. If
you will void the warranty, you make the decision.
3. If the OEM does support XP on the machine, call them and see if you
can have downgrade rights and have them send you an XP restore disk.
This will be far the easiest and best way of getting XP on the machine.
4. If XP is supported on the machine but the OEM doesn't have an XP
restore disk for you, understand that you'll need to purchase a retail
copy of XP from your favorite online or brick/mortar store.
5. Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if
you have any data you want, back it up first.
6. If none of the above is applicable to you because you can't run XP on
that machine (see Item #1 above), return the computer and purchase one
running XP instead.
B. On a generic/home-built computer (from non-OEM company) - You will
need drivers for all your hardware. See the second link below for more
details:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
Malke
--
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
really great help for someone who has indicated he does not even know how to contact his computer supplier. or acquire an XP disk, or look for drivers.
what happens when you only used CANNED responses with no intelligence behind them.
(e-mail address removed)
Malke said:dzomlija can you answer my post please
I'm not "dzomlija" but I hope s/he won't mind if I pop in. Here is a
guide to replacing Vista with XP. It will tell you what to do and where
to get what you need. If you still don't understand after reading it
through, then either take the computer back to where you bought it and
exchange it for one running XP or contact a local computer professional
for help.
General information about replacing Vista with XP:
A. On an OEM (HP, Sony, etc.) computer:
1. Go to the OEM's website and look for XP drivers for your specific
model computer. If there are no XP drivers, then you can't install XP.
End of story. If there are drivers, download them and store on a CD-R or
USB thumbdrive; you'll need them after you install XP.
2. Check with the OEM - either from their tech support website or by
calling them - to see if you will void your warranty if you do this. If
you will void the warranty, you make the decision.
3. If the OEM does support XP on the machine, call them and see if you
can have downgrade rights and have them send you an XP restore disk.
This will be far the easiest and best way of getting XP on the machine.
4. If XP is supported on the machine but the OEM doesn't have an XP
restore disk for you, understand that you'll need to purchase a retail
copy of XP from your favorite online or brick/mortar store.
5. Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if
you have any data you want, back it up first.
6. If none of the above is applicable to you because you can't run XP on
that machine (see Item #1 above), return the computer and purchase one
running XP instead.
B. On a generic/home-built computer (from non-OEM company) - You will
need drivers for all your hardware. See the second link below for more
details:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
Malke
B
Billyhost.com
Hi All,
There is a document in the Microsoft Knowledgebase, it is cumbersome process but it can be done.
How to restore a computer to a previous Windows installation after you install Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933168/en-us
Owen
Marco, check with your public library, or high schools, or colleges in your area to find a computer club.
someone there wound be able to give you direct hands on help that you apparently need.
or take it back where you got it and get some help.
(e-mail address removed)
I want to switch from Vista back to XP. How do I do that?
There is a document in the Microsoft Knowledgebase, it is cumbersome process but it can be done.
How to restore a computer to a previous Windows installation after you install Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933168/en-us
Owen
Marco, check with your public library, or high schools, or colleges in your area to find a computer club.
someone there wound be able to give you direct hands on help that you apparently need.
or take it back where you got it and get some help.
(e-mail address removed)
I want to switch from Vista back to XP. How do I do that?
M
mikeyhsd
the truth is the truth.
(e-mail address removed)
mikey, you're turning into Alexb
--
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
really great help for someone who has indicated he does not even know how to contact his computer supplier. or acquire an XP disk, or look for drivers.
what happens when you only used CANNED responses with no intelligence behind them.
(e-mail address removed)
I'm not "dzomlija" but I hope s/he won't mind if I pop in. Here is a
guide to replacing Vista with XP. It will tell you what to do and where
to get what you need. If you still don't understand after reading it
through, then either take the computer back to where you bought it and
exchange it for one running XP or contact a local computer professional
for help.
General information about replacing Vista with XP:
A. On an OEM (HP, Sony, etc.) computer:
1. Go to the OEM's website and look for XP drivers for your specific
model computer. If there are no XP drivers, then you can't install XP.
End of story. If there are drivers, download them and store on a CD-R or
USB thumbdrive; you'll need them after you install XP.
2. Check with the OEM - either from their tech support website or by
calling them - to see if you will void your warranty if you do this. If
you will void the warranty, you make the decision.
3. If the OEM does support XP on the machine, call them and see if you
can have downgrade rights and have them send you an XP restore disk.
This will be far the easiest and best way of getting XP on the machine.
4. If XP is supported on the machine but the OEM doesn't have an XP
restore disk for you, understand that you'll need to purchase a retail
copy of XP from your favorite online or brick/mortar store.
5. Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if
you have any data you want, back it up first.
6. If none of the above is applicable to you because you can't run XP on
that machine (see Item #1 above), return the computer and purchase one
running XP instead.
B. On a generic/home-built computer (from non-OEM company) - You will
need drivers for all your hardware. See the second link below for more
details:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
Malke
(e-mail address removed)
mikey, you're turning into Alexb
--
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
really great help for someone who has indicated he does not even know how to contact his computer supplier. or acquire an XP disk, or look for drivers.
what happens when you only used CANNED responses with no intelligence behind them.
(e-mail address removed)
Malke said:dzomlija can you answer my post please
I'm not "dzomlija" but I hope s/he won't mind if I pop in. Here is a
guide to replacing Vista with XP. It will tell you what to do and where
to get what you need. If you still don't understand after reading it
through, then either take the computer back to where you bought it and
exchange it for one running XP or contact a local computer professional
for help.
General information about replacing Vista with XP:
A. On an OEM (HP, Sony, etc.) computer:
1. Go to the OEM's website and look for XP drivers for your specific
model computer. If there are no XP drivers, then you can't install XP.
End of story. If there are drivers, download them and store on a CD-R or
USB thumbdrive; you'll need them after you install XP.
2. Check with the OEM - either from their tech support website or by
calling them - to see if you will void your warranty if you do this. If
you will void the warranty, you make the decision.
3. If the OEM does support XP on the machine, call them and see if you
can have downgrade rights and have them send you an XP restore disk.
This will be far the easiest and best way of getting XP on the machine.
4. If XP is supported on the machine but the OEM doesn't have an XP
restore disk for you, understand that you'll need to purchase a retail
copy of XP from your favorite online or brick/mortar store.
5. Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if
you have any data you want, back it up first.
6. If none of the above is applicable to you because you can't run XP on
that machine (see Item #1 above), return the computer and purchase one
running XP instead.
B. On a generic/home-built computer (from non-OEM company) - You will
need drivers for all your hardware. See the second link below for more
details:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
Malke
B
Bruce Chambers
marco said:I want to switch from Vista back to XP. How do I do that?
The specific "how" would depend entirely upon how you got to Vista in
the first place, and you haven't bothered to provide that key piece of
information. In the most general terms, you simply boot from the WinXP
installation CD, format the hard drive (erasing everything), and install
WinXP.
--
Bruce Chambers
Help us help you:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
Ask a Question
Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?
You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.