G
Guest
I wanted to ask if i can install Windows xp again over vista????
R
richard
no u have to buy a new har drive 
noob
noob
T
Tiberius
You will have to choose the option to FORMAT the disk and install XP fresh
again (CLEAN INSTALL),
since there is no way to DEGRADE (upgrade towards a lower version of
windows).
But that will give you a fresh clean and FAST XP machine...
Before you do that make sure you have backuped all your data since they will
be lost in the format!
I congratulate you on your Choice. XP RULES!
again (CLEAN INSTALL),
since there is no way to DEGRADE (upgrade towards a lower version of
windows).
But that will give you a fresh clean and FAST XP machine...
Before you do that make sure you have backuped all your data since they will
be lost in the format!
I congratulate you on your Choice. XP RULES!
M
Mr. Arnold
Robert said:
You know you can do this. Right???
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/default.mspx
J
John Barnett MVP
Robert XP won't install 'over' Vista because Vista will tell it that it that
Vista is a later version and the install will fail. What you will need to do
is a reformat the drive using the windows XP CD. This is only possible if
you have a full copy (not an upgrade) of XP.Check out these links on my
website:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_format_my_hard_drive_us.htm
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp.htm
Just remember to backup any important data that you need from your Vista
install before attempting to reformat. Also make sure you have any necessary
drivers available, particularly if you are running SATA hard drive.
--
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Vista is a later version and the install will fail. What you will need to do
is a reformat the drive using the windows XP CD. This is only possible if
you have a full copy (not an upgrade) of XP.Check out these links on my
website:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_format_my_hard_drive_us.htm
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp.htm
Just remember to backup any important data that you need from your Vista
install before attempting to reformat. Also make sure you have any necessary
drivers available, particularly if you are running SATA hard drive.
--
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Windows - Shell/User
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Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
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G
Guest
hey man ty for the link u just saved my life......all my programs can run
like they used to now....now i don't even have to spend 100 more dollars to
buy xp again TY
like they used to now....now i don't even have to spend 100 more dollars to
buy xp again TY
G
Guest
Wait...it says that my operating system is not compatible with VPC
G
Guest
OH no my Vista is Vista Home Premium....dnt meet reqirements....any other
suggestions???
suggestions???
T
Tiberius
robert do you need to run a virtual machine with XP inside?
in that case you can install the free vmware server from www.vmware.com
to download it, go here http://www.vmware.com/download/server/
In my opinion VMWARE products are Far better than Virtual PC ones
If you need any help I am here...
in that case you can install the free vmware server from www.vmware.com
to download it, go here http://www.vmware.com/download/server/
In my opinion VMWARE products are Far better than Virtual PC ones
If you need any help I am here...
K
Kurt Herman
Ignore the message. It will work fine. Its just not "supported", which means
if you have problems with it Microsoft doesn't have to help you.
Kurt
if you have problems with it Microsoft doesn't have to help you.
Kurt
J
John Barnett MVP
I have to agree, Tiberius, VMWare products are 'definitely far superior to
Microsoft VPC 2007. I have to say that I prefer VMWare Workstation to Server
but, as Workstation is around $200 and server is free there isn't much
contest. I haven't used Server for a long time, but Workstation does have
USB functionality which, sadly VPC 2007 does not.
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Microsoft VPC 2007. I have to say that I prefer VMWare Workstation to Server
but, as Workstation is around $200 and server is free there isn't much
contest. I haven't used Server for a long time, but Workstation does have
USB functionality which, sadly VPC 2007 does not.
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T
Tiberius
Hello
there is also one more trick I dont know if you know...
you can combine www.easyvmx.com with vmware player
to CREATE virtual machines to use with player...
perhaps that trick will interest you, if you dont already know it that is...
Indeed Vmware workstation is the best... it has incredible snapshots...
the only drawbacks with vmware is that it installs too many services that
slow the pc a bit
because they dont turn off when not in use.. however I have manages to make
some scripts that
control these..
there is also one more trick I dont know if you know...
you can combine www.easyvmx.com with vmware player
to CREATE virtual machines to use with player...
perhaps that trick will interest you, if you dont already know it that is...
Indeed Vmware workstation is the best... it has incredible snapshots...
the only drawbacks with vmware is that it installs too many services that
slow the pc a bit
because they dont turn off when not in use.. however I have manages to make
some scripts that
control these..
G
Guest
hey tiberius,
thx a lot man for helping me with my problem, yes i do need to run xp for
some of my programs which are not compatable with vista....i'll take your
advice once more hopefully this thing that is better than virtual pc works
for vista home premium. ty again
thx a lot man for helping me with my problem, yes i do need to run xp for
some of my programs which are not compatable with vista....i'll take your
advice once more hopefully this thing that is better than virtual pc works
for vista home premium. ty again
G
Guest
its giving me a lot of trouble....its not working cause it doesnt have a
bootable cd to run off of....idk what the means???
bootable cd to run off of....idk what the means???
T
Tiberius
hello....
why do you have problems? create a new virtual machine and place the xp disk
inside your drive
and install xp normally....
why do you have problems? create a new virtual machine and place the xp disk
inside your drive
and install xp normally....
G
Guest
Tiberius said:
G
Guest
thats the problem...i don't have the xp disk...i bought the computer with xp
already in it
already in it