How can I downgrade from Vista to XP?

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• 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

• How can I downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP on my Compaq Presario v6000 series?

  I have Windows Vista. now, I want to go from vista to xp.how can I do this? Please tell me step by step. I have compaq presario v6000 series laptop? thnk

  original title: vista to xp? HW

  Hello

  First thing to do is to make sure that XP drivers are available for your model computer.

  Search drivers XP here model number: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

  Then, buy a XP disk and license. You will have to search in online stores (beware of scams, piracy!), for old copies computer stores, etc.

  Then, if you can buy XP, perform a new installation of XP, Vista operating system cut the hard during the XP installation.

  How to do a fresh install of XP: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxpclean1.htm

  See you soon.

• How can I move from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 hp? Is it better to buy the software disk or download the software?

  My Hp Pavilion Elite M9340F desktop PC was the best computer I've ever owned five computers desktop and portable three. Not only use the personal media drive Bay and two bays of lightscribe disc, I upgraded the video card and the power supply because I run also three external hard drives more (which actually a total of six hard drives run continuously).  I want to spend all or just possibly the main hard drive and Windows 7 Home Premium personal multimedia hard disk.  Is it better to buy the disc or download the software?  In addition, how is it difficult to make the switch?  Even with good backups, I have heard horror stories of losing part or all of the files or have things so scrambled that it is almost impossible to find what you are looking for.  ANY help will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you, Mr. w. Dillon * address email is removed from the privacy *.

  Hello

  It's always a good idea to have a paper copy of a disc (for resettlement and repairs).

  And Yes, backup all your data as 'can' happen during an upgrade that is supposed to be easy.

  This is a very good guide for what you want to do:

  Make sure you go from Vista 32 bit to Windows 7 32 bit to be able to do an upgrade.

  «How To Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium»

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/6892/how-to-perform-an-upgrade-from-Vista-to-Windows-7/

  And follow these steps first:

  Go to the HP website and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

  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

  And the Microsoft Store where you can get an idea of the price of Windows 7:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/CategoryID.50726100

  For other questions about installing Windows 7, there is a Forum specifically for that because it is the Forum of Installation of Vista, you're in.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install?page=1&tab=all

  See you soon.

• How can I switch from Vista Home Premium to Vista Ultimate?

  How can I change my operating system of windows vist Home premium to windows vista ultimate

  Hello Johnnie,

  As Palcouk said, you need to buy Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

  You can perform an Installation of Windows Vista Edition upgrade Home Premium to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

  You can upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate a higher edition of Windows.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-Vista

  Upgrade to another edition of Windows Vista

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-Vista

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• 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!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• can I downgrade from vista to windows 98xp

  can you switch from Windows vista to windows xp

  Yes.

  Install Windows XP to the usual. To activate it, you will need to use the phone-in method and explain that you use your right of demotion. The person will guide you through the activation process. You may not use the Vista operating system whose key you use for the XP install on any computer.

  I suspect it's a typo, but just for clarity: Windows 98 and Windows XP are different operating systems.

  Tom Ferguson

• How can I switch from Vista to XP

  I would like to move from vista to xp-how - what is done?

  I would like to move from vista to xp-how - what is done?

  Hey Rag123

  you will need to buy a license and full xp drive and do a clean install of xp

  also FRONT to do ensure that your computer manufacturer provides drivers xp for your machine model

  No driver xp no installation XP

  Merry Christmas

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• How can I downgrade from Windows 7 to Windows XP? Where can I get the disks for this?

  No not supplied with the PC recovery CD.  Where to get recovery HP CDs. says buy from Microsoft, Microsoft says contact manufacturer

  original title: Downgrade from windows 7 to XP

  If you have an HP computer with Windows 7 pre-installed,

  (a) you will not be able to find the drivers for your computer hardware for XP (except if you bought your computer, just like Windows 7 was spilled) - even if you could find somehow a copy of XP to install and

  (b) any person at HP who told you to contact Microsoft won't - HP is obliged by its license from Microsoft to provide you with a mechanism (it doesn't have to be physical CDs) to reinstall the operating system that was on the computer when you bought it.

  What is your "product number" HP?  See http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/findModel?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us

  Why would you downgrade to XP anyway?

• How can I downgrade from CC to CC 2014 2015?

  I need to downgrade, because Adobe in its infinite wisdom, decided to ditch Adobe Exchange, then drop in 2015 of CC. I have several plugins purchased that I use, which are closely woven into my workflow of companies. I found out about it after the upgrade to 2015 CC and noticing that no plugin could be started / pointed. What is there to do? The CC app does not downgrade from CC 2014 because none of the CC 2014 applications are appearing in previous versions, except for Adobe Exchange, bridge CC and Extendscript.

  Thank you kindly.

  Here is where you will find:

  

• How do I downgrade from Vista to XP?

  Original title: Windows Vista and Windows XP update Questions

  Hello. I have Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit on this computer, when I found my old Windows XP Upgrade disk. I wanted to downgrade so I could make it easier on my game (because my computer has only 1 GB of RAM when Vista needs 2 GB). The option to install or upgrade could not be clicked. I knew then, that since she is already in a newer version, I may not go down, but is possible that I can?

  Sorry if this is in a wrong Board or forum. I do not usually use these forums.

  ~ ElCaeko

  No, there is no way to "downgrade" to an earlier version of Windows.  You must clean the computer, start all over and do a full install.  Given that your Windows XP is an upgrade disc you would need an eligible operating system to install Windows XP.

  "ElCaeko" wrote in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy... *

  Hello. I have Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit on this computer, when I found my old Windows XP Upgrade disk. I wanted to downgrade so I could make it easier on my game (because my computer has only 1 GB of RAM when Vista needs 2 GB). The option to install or upgrade could not be clicked. I knew then, that since she is already in a newer version, I may not go down, but is possible that I can?

  Sorry if this is in a wrong Board or forum. I do not usually use these forums.

  ~ ElCaeko

• How can I downgrade from Windows 8 64-bit for Win8 32 bit on my HP Envy?

  Bought the HP Envy for my children, but their favorite a few months ago game requires a Java Update, which is not available for 64-bit Windows 8. We waited for an update is available, but it looks like it will take another few months...

  So we decided to restore the system and wanted to change to 32 bit. Unfortunately, during the restoration there was no option to select 32-bit instead of 64-bit.

  What can we do to downgrade successfully to 32-bit on Windows 8?

  afgorkids,

  Welcome to the HP Forum.

  I admit that I might be missing your point, so bear with me...

  This is an excerpt from Java to Windows 8 FAQ page:

  Why only I get the 32-bit JRE when I go to Java.com?

  Java.com offers a version of Java based on your browser and operating system (OS). If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows 8, you have access to 32-bit versions and 64-bit Internet Explorer 10 on your system. The desktop version of Windows 8 operating system does not run in 64-bit mode (unless you have improved in Internet Explorer 10 on Protected Mode), Java 32-bit is the default value.

  Java downloads for all operating systems

  Windows which should I choose?

  	Windows (32 bit) offline file size: 27.8 MB	Instructions	After installing Java, restart your browser and check that Java has been installed correctly.
  	Windows offline (64-bit) file size: 29.3 MB	Instructions
  We have detected that you may be viewing this page in a 32-bit browser. If you are using 32-bit and 64-bit browsers interchangeably, you need to install Java 32 - bit and 64 - bit in order to have the plug-in for both Java browsers. " FAQ on Java 64 bit for Windows

  Click on the thumbs-up Bravo !

  It's a nice way of saying 'Thank you' for help.

  While I strive to reflect best practices of HP, I do not work for HP.

• 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:
  Understanding Downgrade Rights

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

  can someone help me with this problem? I entered the code and the download starts but stops at 42%

  using Acer Aspire L3600

• 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.