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• 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.

• I can't view the network connection after downgrade from Windows Vista business to Windows XP Professional.

  How can I view network connections after downgrade from Windows Vista business to Windows XP Professional. I have problems to install the drivers of my HP dc7800.

  Click Start > my network places > view network connections in the left pane.

  XP forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsXP

  Link above is for XP Forums.

  There is a list of the different Forums XP to the link above to help you.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 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 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?

• Downgrade from Windows Vista

  Hi, I recently bought a computer Windows Vista of the store a few weeks ago.

  I used it and it was working fine and I did the work on this subject.

  I went to do something else for about two days and I'll be back, and it's on Windows 7.

  This fact has absolutely no sense to me.

  Nobody was home, updates to automatic update only notified me if I wanted to install things, not automatically installed, so I don't know what happened.

  Windows 7 made my computer very slow and I don't know even why it is Windows 7 in the first place.

  The computer was built for Vista, but as it was built for Vista, in my opinion, that it can't handle really just 7 to full capacity.

  I want to downgrade to Vista, but I can't because the PC came with the drive.

  And I checked to see if there was a windows.old file, but it was not.

  It is as if someone has installed Windows 7 with a CD and just reinstalled everything I had on the subject.

  I hope you guys can help.

  Original title: random update?

  Hello

  I'm sorry, but Windows 7 does not settle by itself and Windows 7 is not an update of Windows.

  You must physically install Windows 7.

  Go back/reinstall Vista:

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  Installation of Windows 7 was able to destroy this option:

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Them or us ask the right sequence of key.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Downgrade from Windows Vista to XP on Satellite A200-22I

  Hello

  Maybe this topic has arised more than once, but someone can help me?
  I just bought a Toshiba Satellite A200 [22I with windows Vista, but I want to downgrade to XP.]

  How can I do?

  Thank you very much

  It's easy,

  You'll need a genuine Windows XP CD, drivers and little time.

  Next, you need to 'wake' drivers Windows XP AHCI the CD because otherwise the HARD drive would not be recognized during the installation of windows XP. Here´s a link to a very good education how to integrate these specific drivers for a Windows XP CD: http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB85017Z0000R01.htm

  I know it sounds complicated, but trust me, you´re doing so once and you know after all. ;)

  I would also like to download the XP drivers for your machine at the following site: http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU

  Your model is a PSAE6E which means you need to find the drivers for a Satellite A200 (PSAE6) and download. Burn it to a CD to have available every time when you need it...

  When you install the drivers please take care of the installation order how do I install the drivers; I can't tell you the entire order, but the most important drivers must be installed in the following order:

  -BIOS for XP (V5.60)<- i="" would="" do="" this="" before="" installing="">

  Then after the installation of Windows XP:
  -chipset
  -Storage Manager
  -display driver
  -sound
  -lan driver
  -wlan driver

  and then the other stuff that is for this model

  That's all, if you have questions, just ask.

  Welcome them

• How can I switch from Windows Vista to Windows 7

  Original title: Windows 7

  My HP laptop came pre-installed with Microsoft Vista OS. How can I change to Windows 7?

  Hello NareshDadlani,

  You must verify that your hardware of PCs will supports Windows 7, therefore, you must visit the HP site and check that the Windows 7 drivers are available for your PC.

  Windows 7, is of course, is no longer provided by Microsoft, so you can use scouring eBay or Amazon to see if a copy is legitimate is available. Like most of the software there are many out there pirated copies so be wary.

  You can also check if you can run Windows 8.1 instead. This will bring you bang up-to-date with the latest operating system. You can download the Wizard Windows 8 upgrade from this page: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8 the link to the upgrade wizard is in the second paragraph.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• 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.

• Want to downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP but do not have a key. Please provide one.

  Vita windows downgrade to windows xp

  I have Windows Vista (window professional vista OEMAct) so I want to Downgrade to Windows XP Vita, please provide GOLD key of Windows XP guide

  You cannot "downgrade".  The only way to switch to XP is to install XP to clean.  Before you anything make sure that XP drivers are available from the manufacturer of your computer.  If this isn't the case, stick with Vista.

  Vista downgrade rights ended when Vista was removed from retail sales.  In any case, they were available from the computer manufacturers.

  Nobody is going to provide you with a XP product key.  The only way to get a XP product key is to buy XP.

  If you have a software, you need to run under XP, you can do so by using Microsoft Virtual PC 2007.  However, you must provide your own copy of XP, including a product key.

  You seem to think it's Microsoft.  It is not the case.  It is only a user forum hosted on Microsoft servers for the comfort of its customers.  We are all just users here.

• Downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP

  I had Windows Vista, but after cleaning viruses, it is downgraded to Windows XP. How can I go back to Windows Vista

  Vista Media recovery obtaining and/or using the Vista recovery on your computer Partition to factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  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.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to decrypt files from Windows vista using windows 7?

  I encrypt files in windows vista. as I now currently using windows 7, but I cannot decrypt the files. Other ways I can decipher? Your help is appreciated!

  Hello vinceteng,

  Welcome to the community Microsoft and thanks for posting the question.

  According to the description, it seems that you are having problems with decrypt files.

  1. How do encrypt you files in Windows Vista?

  2. do you get an error message when you try to decrypt the files?

  Perform the steps from the link to decrypt files and check.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/encrypt-or-decrypt-a-folder-or-file

  Answer to us if you are having problems with the decryption of the files or any other issue of Windows, and I'd be happy to help you.

  Good day!

  Hope this information helps.

• downgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium to XP on an HP Pavilion dv2000

  I bought a HP Pavilion dv2000.  I had problems before with start so my friend has installed its Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, but it's in Japanese.  I bought an installer of XP and I want to format my laptop and install the XP operating system.  I need help to do that, because I'm really lost.  Thanks for any help you can provide.

  I bought a HP Pavilion dv2000.  I had problems before with start so my friend has installed its Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, but it's in Japanese.  I bought an installer of XP and I want to format my laptop and install the XP operating system.  I need help to do that, because I'm really lost.  Thanks for any help you can provide.

  Come on first, site of the manufacturer of your computer, check to see if your model computer has XP drivers available for it...

  If the XP drivers are not available for your model, forget the idea.

  If Yes, download and save to a CD or Flash drive.

  Then buy a disc XP and license.

  Save all your data because it will be lost during the installation of XP.

  Then follow the steps below to do a clean install.

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

  Once installed, reload ALL your other programs of original media, or download again.

  Reload all drivers and utilities for your motherboard.

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  To repair your Vista operating system recovery media:

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  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.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP Professional

  I have windows vista installed on my desktop hp-compaq computer and it started to become unstable, I was tired of troubleshooting and I decided to install windows xp professional because it doesn't have the ability to run windows 7 effectively. Whenever I try to install windows xp install will not let xp program compatibility assistant. Is there a way to get around this?

  See the link below:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx

• Can I downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP

  I bought a used computer (bondsman) which has Windows Vista Business installed, and I want to change the operating system to Windows XP.

  Is this possible?  I prefer Windows XP over Vista, Vista is so volatile at the point of being unusable.

  Because Windows XP is no longer available, it would be best to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional.

• 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.