How to uninstall windows vista?

I do not like vista and want to install windows xp on my computer. How to uninstall vista?

Hello RandyMeese,

There is no need to uninstall Windows Vista. Just install Windows XP and Vista will be overwritten. For more details on installing XP from scratch, see this link from my Web site: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp.htm

If your PC is preloaded with Vista make sure that XP drivers are available for your machine before trying to install Windows XP. You can find out if XP drivers are available for your hardware of visiiting the your PC manufacturer's Web site.

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

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