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• HP DV5 - 1235dx Downgrade from Vista to Windows XP start up problem

  Hi, I tried to downgrade from vista to XP and restarting the laptop after copying all the files from the XP CD, appears "Error loading operating system".

  After that I tried to restart my laptop and it freezes at the first screen which appears 'HP, press ESC to load BIOS' and I couldn t be able to access the BIOS.

  I Don t know what I can do! Please I need help.

  I tested my laptop computer with another HD and started normally but when I put my HD didn t do anything. I think the BIOS that my HD had a problem so I can´t use it.

  The specifications of my laptop are:

  Product number NB163UA #ABA

  Microprocessor 2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400

  Microprocessor Cache 2 MB L2 Cache

  Memory 4096 MB

  Memory max 8192 MB

  Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

  Video memory Up to 1759 MB

  Hard drive 320 GB (5400 RPM) Western Digital (I bought a new)

  Multimedia player LightScribe SuperMulti 8 X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

  Display screen 15.4 "diagonal WXGA high-definition HP BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800) screen

  Fax/Modem Modem 56 k high speed

  Network card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN

  Wireless connectivity

  • 802. 11 b / g WLAN

  Sound Altec Lansing speakers

  Keyboard 101-key compatible

  Pointing device Press the button with On / Off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad

  PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Card Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

  External ports

  • 5-in-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader for cards Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture Card
  • 4 universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 4th port shared with eSATA
  • 2 headphone
  • 1 microphone input
  • HDMI
  • 1 VGA (15-pin)
  • eSATA + USB 2.0
  • 1 RJ-11 (modem)
  • 1 RJ - 45 (LAN)
  • expansion port for computer 1 cell 3
  • 1 consumer IR (remote receiver)

  Size 14,05 "(L) x 10.2" (D) x 1.37 "(min H) / 1.65" (maximum H)

  Weight 5.83Ibs

  Security

  • Location of Kensington MicroSaver lock
  • Turn on the password
  • Accepts 3rd party locking safety devices
  Power
  • 65W AC adapter
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  Hi Daniel,.

  I tested my HARD drive in the other laptop and it starts normally, I did format and then I put in my laptop. I tried to install XP and everything was successful. I could install XP. I am very happy and I did not buy a new HARD drive.

  You are awesome!

  My problem was solved!

• Downgrading from Vista to Windows XP Home in Satellite P200-16 b

  Hi people!

  I wonder if someone has already tried to downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP. I have a Satellite P200-16 b.
  I was check in the support Web site and I found most of the pilots it but I think not all.

  Please post your comments here.
  Thank you
  E

  Hello

  I used the search option and found many threads on the downgrade from Vista to XP on Satellite P200 PSPB0E

  All Toshiba drivers are published on the European driver Toshiba page.
  Of course, you won't find additional software and programs like WinDVD, etc. insofar as these software are only a part of the Toshiba recovery image and as I guess are not to free them.

  An important note; you need to install XP drivers as mentioned in the installation instructions txt file. This doc is also found on the Toshiba driver page!

  Then you should not get any trouble of installation.

  Best regards and happy new year 2008 :D

• How downgrade from Vista to Windows XP

  Hi, recently buy recon HP pc, works well but has Vista installed. I compose music and found that the thing does not like Midi puts and on-site. I want to downgrade to good old windows XP, as it does not, please what is the process to achieve this? IM no PC illiterate, so please don't advise me to change the registry, etc. Thanks John

  If you don't have your own copy of Windows XP that you do not use on another machine, you will need to find someone who will sell you a. This must be a full retail do not copy the recovery disc that distribute computer with preinstalled Windows systems manufacturers. This will be limited to a particular machine. You will also need to go to drivers and downloads from the HP Web site and check if HP provide XP drivers for your model. If they are not, you will have problems of implementation.

• 'Unknown devices' after downgrad from Vista to Windows XP on Portege R500?

  I recently downgraded my Portege R500 of Vista installed at the factory for WinXP.
  I managed to install without problem, and today I met an "unknown device" which I can't fix.

  The details of this device:
  Location: on Interl 82801GBM (ICH7-M) LPC Interface Controller - 27 b 9
  Device Instance ID of: ACPI\IFX0102\4 & 38462492 & 0
  Hardware ID: ACPI\IFX0102 * IFX0102
  Compatible ID: * PNP0C31

  If anyone can help, please help!

  Hello

  Have you installed the XP drivers all available from the European pilot of Toshiba page?
  Please take the look in installation instructions txt file. You will find a list of all the necessary drivers that must be installed. The order of installation is important.
  Please install all drivers as mentioned in the installation instructions.

  PS: On the page there is also an application of Infineon Trusted Platform Module.

  Greetings

• Downgrade from Vista to Windows XP on Satellite A300

  Join Satellite A300 disc to downgrade to windows XP. However, information for it is almost impossible to follow because it implies that I am a computer Wizard.

  I bak up to Vista as asked and then rebooted computer all holding the key F12. Put in the #1 lower upgrade disc and then it confuses me what to do. This machine is brand new and I have no files to backup, but want to use XP because I'm more familiar with this OS.

  So can someone guide me through this... as I am in Australia and most of you people are probably asleep or just waking up, please put all the instructions I am about to go to sleep because it gives me a headache. If someone had told me that it was not a simple exercise, I would never had bought the laptop in the first place.

  Thanks for any help

  Bye now

  Hi Bushbabe

  Yes, this can be a bit difficult. Here are some easy instructions on how to use XP disks. :)

  1. Insert the xp disk into the disk drive.

  2 hold down the power button on the computer for 10 seconds to turn it off completely.

  3 turn on the computer and start typing on the F12 key. Keep pressing it until it gives you your Start menu. (Don't hold the power button, type only just turn on the machine.)

  4. Select CD/DVD using the arrows on your keyboard, and then press ENTER. Should say 'Loading RAM disk image' or something similar.

  5. Select Yes on the warning screen (make sure you computer is connected to the main power, no battery).

  6. Select following three times.

  After that, it will say Partition initialization... This means that the recovery has begun. :)

  Hope this helps!

• can I downgrade from vista to xp without xp retail

  I have a HP Slimline pavillian and I just removed Vista. I need to know if I can install windows XP legally on this?

  There has never been a right to 'downgrade' which is available to end users.

  FOR INFO:
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• Can I downgrade from Vista 64 for Vista 32

  When I bought my HP laptop, it came with Windows Vista 64 pre-installed.  Because I have several compatibility issues, I would like to go back to Vista 32.  How can I do this?

  You must purchase a full install of Vista 32-bit version, make sure that your system supports 32-bit drivers and you can get them (contact the manufacturer to verify this and perhaps for pilots), and then you must do a clean install to make the change (you can 'downgrade' or 'upgrade' between few different sizes).  Don't forget to backup your data before installing the new.  If you have more than 4 GB of RAM, you must reduce it to no more than 4 GB before you start as well.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• How can I downgrade from Vista to XP?

  It's a constant battle just maintaining a wisp of stability using Vista as my platform.  I would can the Vista and replace it with XP Pro.  My computer is very unstable and the software is such that when I type an icon on my desktop, I too never know what I'll get.  There are no options.  Either I am able to replace my platform or bury the computer encased in concrete, so it can never hurt another human being!

  Although Vista is not my favorite operating system if the computer is free of viruses/malware and sound equipment you should not experience problems as you describe. Rather than taking the drastic decision to downgrade to XP, it would be better to find out what is the cause of instability. For example, if you have hardware problems, and then by installing another operating system do not solve anything. If you want to try and solve the real problems, start by making sure that the computer is clean and the material is good:

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot

  Or if the good material of tests you can back up your data and then create a factory restore. Maybe you have installed software that is not compatible, bad drivers, etc.. Here is the information requested on the downgrade to XP but I think it would be better to solve the problems under Vista.

  1. go to the OEM Web site and find the XP drivers for your specific model computer. If there is no XP drivers, you can not install XP. End of the story. If there are drivers, download them and store them on a CD - R or USB thumbdrive. you will need after installing XP.

  2. check with the OEM - either since their technical support site, either as - to see if you will cancel your warranty if you do this. If void you your warranty, you make the decision.

  3. If the OEM supports XP on the machine, call them and see if you can qualify to demotion and ask them to send you a XP restore disc. This is by far the easiest and best way to put XP on the machine.

  4. if XP is supported on the machine but OEM does not have a disk to restore XP for you, understand that you will need to buy a copy of XP to your favorite online or brick/mortar store retail.

  5. also understand that you will need to do a fresh install of XP, so if you have any data you want back first.

  6. If none of the above applies to you because you can't run XP which return (see point 1 above), the computer of the machine and buy a running XP instead.

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Satellite A300D - 17 M - Downgrade from Vista to Windows XP Home edition

  Where can I get drivers for graphics cards and pci devices?
  ATI radeon

  Hello

  If your laptop is supported WXP drivers should be available on Toshiba support and download page under http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com

  Check it out!

• How can I switch from vista to windows 8? update stops at 42%

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• USB ports on the Satellite L30-105 does not work after the downgrade from Vista to XP

  Hello

  Model: Toshiba L30-105 PSL33E-02S02HFR.
  USB ports (2) do not work after the downgrade from vista to Windows xp family. All the drivers downloaded from Toshiba Web site.

  Thanks for any help,

  Camellia,

  Have you installed Win XP all service packs?
  SP2 provides some patches on the USB feature.

  You definitely need to update the Win XP OS

• How can I downgrade from Windows 7 to Vista?

  I bought a computer with vista. I've upgraded to Windows 7. Can I downgrade from Windows 7 to Vista or even XP?

  You can UN-do the upgrade (the restoration of Vista), but you can not downgrade to Windows XP. See...

  How to uninstall Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971762

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• can I downgrade from windows Vista Basic to windows xp home sem

  I have windows vista home basic system. can I go down to windows xp home edition.

  Hello

  There is NO right to downgrade from Vista Home Basic to XP.

  You need Vista Business or Vista ultimate for this.

  If you want XP, see if your computer manufacturer has XP drivers available for your laptop computer/computer model.

  If the XP drivers are available for this purpose, Microsoft sells more than XP, so you should have to take the risk of buying a pirated software on the Net, which is not recommended at all.

  If there is no XP drivers, XP would not work correctly in all cases.

  See you soon.

• Can I switch from Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit?

  I wanted to basically triple - check the compatibility of my laptop current in what concerns the upgrade from Vista to Windows 7.

  As a student, I can get windows 7 professional 64 bit for £30. Their moment I'm running a 32-bit version of vista Home premium, and I wanted to confirm my laptop is up to running a 64-bit operating system, and that the upgrade from a 32-bit version of Vista to a 64-bit Windows 7 version is also possible.

  I ran the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, and it is said that everything should be correct regarding my hardware specifications.

  The results of the 64-bit Upgrade Advisor version:

  -"Your graphics card supports Aero de Windows interface.
  -Processor: 2.1 GHz
  -3.0 GB of RAM (I know it's 4 GB but 32-bit vista can not handle the truth)
  -80.7 GB free on C:

  The consultant warn me that I'll have to do a clean install, rather than an upgrade. I'm not worried about it, I can back up my files to an external hard drive.

  What I want to know is, I will certainly be able to upgrade Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, with the upgrade kit here http://store.digitalriver.com/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayHomePage&Locale=en_GB&SiteID=msshgb at the bottom of the page?

  Thanks for your help.

  You will need to do a clean install, there is no place on the way to upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Using the disk of 64-bit Windows 7, install Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD (to find it, simply navigate to x:\support\migwiz, "x:" is the name of your hard drive. (In this case, you will see a collection of files, the important"that you must search for and double-click is 'migsetup'.) run it and create a DAMP (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard drive, you can access it later when you perform a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit disk so you can stored there.

  Once you have done this, just do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disc. In Windows 7 64 bit disk, start Windows Easy Transfer, follow the wizard screen, tap on which is stored the WET file (external hard drive) and it will restore your personal files and settings. Reinstall the applications needed.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

  Upgrade paths:
  When important changes to your computer, for example an upgrade, it is always recommended that you back up your system before installing a new version of Windows. In your case, you can upgrade to Windows 7 depending on the edition and the architecture of Windows Vista, you have installed. If you are running a 32-bit version of Vista and upgrade to a 64-bit (Windows 7 edition) version, you'll have a pure make install, it is the opposite case.

  If you are using Windows Vista Home Basic or Premium consumer editions, you can only upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate. Also, you can make the downgrades, which means, if you are running Windows Vista Ultimate Edition now, you cannot downgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium. You perform logical upgrades:

  Windows Vista Home Basic > Windows 7 Home Basic, Premium or Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium > Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Professional, enterprise or ultimate edition
  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Enterprise
  Windows Vista Ultimate > Windows 7 Ultimate. Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com