how take off Windows Vista and put windows xp on? I get an error message.

I tried Vista windows on my computer but discovered that it is slow. I already tried to reinstall xp but I get an error message that says that I can't put it because the version of windows I have now is newer than the one I am trying to install. Help!

Hi bcbischo,

·         How you install Windows XP?

·         You boot from the Windows XP CD?

You need to boot from the Windows XP installation CD to start the installation. Read the following article.

How to install or upgrade to Windows XP

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