Can a system pre-installed with Windows Vista be manually downgraded to Windows XP?

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  Can we install windows vista 32 bit OS on a computer that is pre installed with windows 7 64-bit OS?

  "ZainS" wrote in message News: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy * .com...

  @ Ken... I tried installinng windows vista by using the recovery disk that will get a customer with the computer dell laptop... and then he was trying to install vista on my computer... It works fine when installing files, but it is and stucks where he says 'finish installation' and he won't do anything after that... I tried to restart my computer and I could see Microsoft coportation logo and then my computer stucks to this screen and wont connect in... not sure what exactly to do... by the ways for your reply thanks

  You cannot use recovery discs to install with, if not for the exact model computer that you install.  You need a full installation detail of the model of Vista operating system you want to install since you don't downgrade your operating system to a system that offers no right of demotion.

• I have a laptop Dell Latitude D830 that came pre-installed with Windows XP Professional edition. Now, I need to format the system.

  I have a laptop Dell Latitude D830 that came pre-installed with Windows XP Professional edition. Now, I need to format the system. Also, I had installed Norton Internet Security, but right now I have not any of the CDs. help, please.

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  original title: System format of...

  Hello JothinVedere

  After you have re-installed Windows XP, you can go on the site Web of Norton and download the software from their part. Once you have downloaded it you should be asked for an email or an account that you configured when you first bought Norton, log. After that, Norton is turned on with the rest of the time for your subscription should be displayed. If you have further questions about Norton, you can click on their link to support here. I hope this helps.

• Help to resume the operating system pre-installed with regard

  I lost my pre-installed operating system 'Windows 8 Pro' & now I have no way to recover it. My laptop is under warranty and I bought it in January 2014 to Saudi Arabia. What should I do to recover my operating system pre-installed? HP Saudi Arabia can provide me free recovery disk, if I managed to ship I have relatives there for the reception.

  You have a choice of where to get a set of recovery disks. The cost is usually about $30,00 USD

  Order a HP recovery disk

  It is unlikely that you will be able to get a recovery disk free of charge. A choice of methods to create recovery recovery disk series or usb media has been presented to you when you set up the laptop and unfortunately you chose to not use it.

• How to activate windows, while the mobile version of windows 8 to 7 in a computer pre-installed with windows 8?

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  The advice is to contact Lenovo. because they are OEM

  It is what is in the link you posted:

  How to switch your PC

  Your OEM will have the best information on how to downgrade your specific PC and in some cases, may decide to send you the installation media or a PC that has the downgrade operating system already installed.

• I can't play DVD's with Windows Media Player because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on my computer

  Original title: Windows Media Player

  I can't read the dvd with Windows Media Player... it says

  Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  What can I do to make it work... and I don't want to pay for another program.

  Thank you.

  Can not read the DVD in the drive Media of Windows XP
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  Running the following command may be worth a try:

  Reach... Start / run... and type or copy / paste:

  regsvr32 jscript.dll

  Press on... Come in

  You should see the following dialog box:

  DllRegisterServer in jscript.dll successful / OK

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  FWIW... Win XP cannot natively recognize Commercial
  DVD video... it requires a DVD decoder.

  If you could play before commercial video DVD...
  do a system restore to a time before this started
  may be your solution.

  (306084) how to restore Windows XP to a
  previous state
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=306084

  Or you could buy a DVD decoder at the following link:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  (948247) how to set a system restore
  point in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948247

  Info about DVD decoders:
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  Or you can download and use one of the following
  freeware multimedia players:

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (name of the file to download: vlc - 2.0.1 - win32.exe)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (name of the file to download: MPC - HomeCinema.1.6.1.4235.x 86 .exe)

  Or... you can try to download and install the
  Following Codec Pack.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
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  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  K - Lite Codec Pack (full)
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  Good luck...

• (64-bit capable) 32 bit Vista Home Premium... I can do a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit professional?

  (64-bit capable) 32 bit Vista Home Premium... I can do a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit professional?... from a flash drive?... to change the boot order?... or at all?

  Hello

  That's right; with Vista Home Premiun upgrade paths are for Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate.

  It is one of the reasons why you should do a clean install.

  The other reason is that you can NOT put 32-bit to 64-bit.

  You need a clean install to do.

  Follow these steps before you install or buy Windows 7:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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  And it's a way to do the clean install of Windows 7 DVD forn and Flash Player

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

  Using the USB method:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2432-USB-Windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

  See you soon

• ZOOSTORM DESKTOP PRE INSTALLED WITH VISTA

  ZOOSTORM DESKTOP PRE INSTALLED WITH VISTA HOME COMES WITHOUT A VISTA CD OR RECOVERY DISK
  YOU HAVE TO DO TO REINSTALL VISTA OR CAN I GET A COPY, WE HAVE THE KEY TO VISTA, THE OFFICE IS
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  You will need to contact the computer/Zoostorm manufacturer and ask how to do recovery disk/s.

  Ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  Or borrow a good DVD (not Dell, HP, etc.) Vista.
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Pre-installed Vista CD computer Dell laptop allows you to install Vista on another computer of dell desktop originally pre-installed with XP?

  Hello.

  Have an old dell desktop with XP.
  Have a new computer dell laptop with Vista.

  Both came pre-installed.
  Both came with a CD to reinstall Windows.

  Am I allowed to install Vista from that original CD on the desktop?
  I did, then you have the problem (not genuine copy of Vista). I have since reinstalled Vista, but before I completely setting up the office, once again, I want to make sure that I am able to do this (do not want the new not genuine error).

  Specific questions:
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  2. If so, that must be done to ensure the "not genuine" error can't?

  Thanks for any help.
  Shawn

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  Reference Dell binds their records to their motherboards.

  If your computer is pre-installed with Vista, it is classified as an OEM license and is not transferable.

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.
  You cannot transfer it to another computer/laptop

  And a Vista license = a Vista Installation.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Can I buy a PC with Windows 8, install the free 8.1 update, then install the Pack Pro 8.1?

  Can I buy a PC with Windows 8, install the free 8.1 update, then install the Pack Pro 8.1?

  Thank you for your response. Curiosity you have done yourself, or find that it documented somewhere? I look around on the Microsoft store and support pages. I would not buy Pro pack, open it, and then not be able to return if Windows does not allow me to install it.

  I personally, doesn't have Windows 8, 8.1, but the same principles apply to Windows set level 8.1 to Windows Pro 8.1.

  Step 1:

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  Step 2:

  Backup installation of Windows 8 pre-installed:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/10/29/how-to-backup-your-Windows-8-installation/

  Also check the manufacturer's documentation to learn how to create a recovery media where you do not have an external hard drive.

  You can also create a recovery disk using a USB key.

  Press the Windows key + W

  Type: create the recovery disk

  Make sure you have a USB stick with enough space

  Plug it in

  Check the option copy the recovery partition

  Follow the instructions on the screen.

  Step 3:

  Upgrade to 8.1 Windows

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2013/10/17/how-to-upgrade-from-Windows-8-to-Windows-8-1/

  Step 4:

  Purchase and upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro Pack

  Press Windows + X

  Click System

  Click on get more features with a new edition of Windows

  Follow the instructions on the screen to make your purchase online.

• If I purchased this computer about 4 months ago I can support windows 7 free? and the 64-bit system will work with windows 7

  If I purchased this computer about 4 months ago I can support windows 7 free? and the 64-bit system will work with windows 7

  This is the Forum for Windows Update.

  How does the Windows 7 upgrade Option?

  The Windows 7 upgrade Option is available through participating PC manufacturers on some PC and Microsoft on any purchase of packaged product Windows Vista. The Windows 7 upgrade Option applies to Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions. Your upgrade to Windows 7 will be the comparable version: so you will get either Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional (upgrade to Windows Vista Business) or Windows 7 Ultimate, respectively. The Windows 7 upgrade Option program works on June 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-option.aspx

  Above Microsoft link has info for the Options to upgrade Windows 7 from participating computer manufacturers.

  Read the info here to see if you qualify.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-FAQ-option.aspx

  FAQ about the upgrade is at the link above.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/get/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

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  Link above is Windows 7 forum for questions on windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• HP Photosmart D110 printer will not install with Windows Vista?

  HP Photosmart D110 printer will not install with Windows Vista?

  Hello

  (1) what happens when you try to install the printer?

  (2) you get an error message?

  Method 1: You can run the fixit available in the link below and check to see if that makes a difference

  Problems printing and printing errors

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/printing_problems/

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• My system is equipped with windows 7 Professional, that I am not able to install my "Hp LaserJet p1008" printor thereon.

  Dear,

  My system is equipped with windows 7 Professional, that I am not able to install my "Hp LaserJet p1008" printor thereon. Maybe the compitablity questions.

  Please notify. If I run the driver, but it fails.

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• Does anyone know if you can order as a T450s with Windows professional 10 easily instaled?

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• Hey guys, I just reset my mac OX system and wiped and Adobe, turned off my computer. I can go through re install with you?

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  [Duplicate message deleted... post the same question more than once is confusing... MOD]

  [This is an open forum, not a direct line to Adobe support... you have to wait a response]

  You install exactly in the same way you did the 1st time... Put your disc in the drive, and enter your serial number when asked

  .

  Download & install instructions https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2003339 can help

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  -Cloud Getting Started https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud.html

  -you will need to enter your original serial number during the installation for non-Cloud programs

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