Can I downgrade from Win Vista HomePremium 64 OEM Win XP 64? And what key should I use?

I have a DELL with WIN VISTA Home Premium OEM 64 and I need it downgrade to WIN XP 64.
Some older programs don't work correctly on VISTA and I don't need to spend a lot of money for an upgrade to WINDOWS 7.

So please don't tell me to upgrade just tell me if it is posible to DOWNGRADE.

Hello

No, it is not possible.

There is no right to Downgrade to XP to Vista Home Premium.

They apply only to Vista Business and Ultimate.

http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#fBid=A_rIkOV3fe8?desktop

You can try to install these programs in Compatibility Mode;

"Using Windows 7 or Vista Compatibility Mode.

http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-compatibility-mode/

If this does not work, you will be to see if Dell will provide XP drivers for your model computer, then find a place to buy XP.

See you soon.

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