How to change Vista Home Premium to Windows XP
I just bought a laptop with Vista Home Premium, but the software I use, mainly PageMaker and Quark will not charge.
Can I install Windows XP to run alongside Vista and if so, how, or is there another way around my problem
SOG1943
If the applications you use are not compatible with Vista, then you need the Win XP.
If you want to use the Win XP you must buy and the version complete and install it on the laptop.
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