I have a PC with Vista, I tried to install Windows XP, it was rejected, and now I don't have an operating system

I have a PC with Vista, I tried to install Windows XP, it was rejected, and now I don't have an operating system

Bruce,

Do you remember if you wanted to do a new installation or had you partitioned your hard drive to install it in a dual boot with Vista?

If you do not have a BONE now it sounds lik evous was the first choice that clears your current installation.

You need to reinstall Vista from your original media to recover your system if this is the case.

Unfortunately, if this is what you choose, you have lost all the data that was on your hard drive as well.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad new possible.

Rich

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