I would like to install Windows XP on my computer and get rid of the Vista operating system. Can I do this? I only have 512 MB of Ram and 32-bit processor.

Windows XP instead of Vista.

I would like to install Windows XP on my computer and get rid of the Vista operating system.  Can I do this?  I only have 512 MB of Ram and 32-bit processor.

Hello

There are a few things that you would have to do to install XP instead of Vista:

1. contact the manufacturer of your computer and see if the XP drivers are available for your computer model to make sure that XP has worked properly in this regard.

2. If the XP Drivers are available, buy a XP disk operating system / license. Try local computer repair shops because Microsoft sells more than XP and online sale buy you pirated copies can cause. Be very careful.

3 XP runs with 512 MB of RAM, although a little slow by today's standards.

4. do a clean install of XP. Make sure that all your data is backed up as the hard will be cleaned of everything during the Installation of XP.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/OperatingSystems/SS/instxpclean1.htm

Here is some information that you would like to learn more about improving the performance of Vista using ReadyBoost, you have only the minimum amount of RAM to run Vista:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/using-Windows-ReadyBoost-to-increase-performance/

See you soon.

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • I have Windows Vista Home Basic and I would like to install Windows 7 drivers vista with errors.

    I have Window Vista Home Basic and I would like to install Windows 7 then before as I do I have verify errors 4 of my drivers which are

    Microsoft ISATAP adapter #4 also #7 #12 #15 works not properly so I can update the drivers, then she come in saying.

    This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the disks required for device error code 3.

    So if I can not fix it I can still install Windows 7. Please help because I need the urgency and I tried all week resolve the

    problems under Vista drives me crazy.

    Jean

    To begin troubleshooting, follow these steps:

    1. Make sure that Device Manager is open, and that the device that has the problem is selected. You can perform certain resolutions recommended by the Device Manager.

      1. Right-click my computerand then click Properties.
      2. Select the hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
      3. Double-click the type of device that has the problem. For example, if you have problems with your modem, double-click Modems to see the devices in that category.

        A list of devices appears. If a device has problems, the unit has a red exclamation mark next to it. If a device is unknown (usually because of missing drivers), the device has a yellow question mark next to it.

      4. Right click on the device that has the problem, and then click Properties. This opens the device properties dialog box. You can see the error code in the State of the device of this dialog box.
    2. Use the Troubleshooting Wizard, if it is available, to help you diagnose and solve your problem.
      1. In the device properties dialog box, click the general tab.
      2. Click troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard. The wizard will ask a few simple questions and provides a solution to your problem, based on the answers you provide. If the Troubleshooting Wizard is not available, go to step 3.
      3. Follow the resolution steps provided by the wizard to resolve the problem.
      4. Check the device status of the device properties dialog box to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished. Otherwise, go to step 3.
    3. If the Troubleshooting Wizard does not have you helped to solve your problem or was not available, search for your error code in this article.

      Note If you cannot find your error code in this article, contact Support. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

      http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus

      (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus)

    4. Follow the resolutions recommended for this error code.
      • Check the status of the device in the device properties dialog box area to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished.
      • If the problem persists, unfortunately, this article did not resolve your problem. For your next steps, you can ask for help. Or, you can contact Microsoft Support to help you resolve this problem. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:
  • How can I re - install Windows 7 on my computer if I ever had the installation for Windows 7 disk? (ENGLISH-SPANISH)

    How can I re - install Windows 7 on my computer if I ever had the installation for Windows 7 disk?
    I have a laptop with Windows 7 installed on it, Original but I do not have the installation for Windows 7 disc, since I bought the computer I had never the disk. How can I re - install Windows 7 without having to purchase another license?
    How I can restore Windows 7 en mi computadora TR nunca he tenido el disco instalacion of Windows 7?

    I have a computer laptop ASUS not con Windows 7 original wont, pero no tengo el disco instalacion of Windows 7, from which the Adquira no he tenido el disco. How I can restore Windows 7 sin tener comprar otra license?

    Your computer may have a recovery partition which is accessible when you first start the computer (usually by typing the key F9 several times will begin the recovery process).

    This will reinstall Windows back to the point when you received everything first, therfore backup important data files (Documents, photos, music, etc.) on external before starting. Be prepaired to reinstall all the software can also be purchased and installed (rounding up of multimedia installation and product key codes).

    For more information contact the ASUS Technical Support: http://www.contacthelp.com/directory/Shopping/Computer+Hardware/Asus?ListingID=342

    J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

  • I recently changed to windows 7 from vista. I was wondering if there is a way to recover old photos of the vista operating system... If so can someone help me

    I recently changed to windows 7 from vista. I was wondering if there is a way to recover old photos of the vista operating system... If so can someone help me

    If you did an upgrade and not a clean install, they must remain on your drive. Do a search of *.jpg, *.jpeg and see what you get. If I remember correctly, you will have a folder windows.old that they appear in. You can use Windows Explorer if you want to look in your records in the Windows.Old directory.

    I hope this helps.

  • I would like to install windows professional, I have windows XP.

    I'm trying to install windows professional on a Compaq presario 2200 that has windows XP Home Edition

    As I began to install, I was invited by a message that it is not recommended to install the 2 versions on the system

    I would like to remove the previous version.

    I could see on the display the message "Delete partition" should I first delete the partition?

    Windows Professional what?

    If you talk about Windows 7, I would highly recommend to run the Advisor before upgrading anything. However, you might find yourself with Win 7 on your computer, it will remove all the contents of the hard drive.

    Take this into account.

  • I recently had to re - install Windows XP on my computer and lost all my stored programs. Now my speakers do not work. The control panel says no audio device. What should I do to recover my audio? None

    My audio does not work. It worked before I re-install Windows XP. What should I do? I'm supposed to have an audio installation disc? I'm new on the technical aspect of computers, so I know only the basics?

    Using the Device Manager is a good way to get the drivers, but if you do a clean install on a computer or laptop, you must download the supplied drivers initially installed on the computer or laptop to the manufacturer. that is, if you have a Dell, then go to the Dell website.
    the site Web of HP/Compaq
    the Site of Asus
    Acer site
    Alienware website (Now owned by Dell)
    eMachines Web site
    IBM Web site
    Sony Web site
    Toshiba Web site

    Have I no all the em? Anyway, if you have a driver supplied with the computer disc, use this cuz he'll have original manufacturer drivers and the software that you get on the website anyway.
    Also, if it's a Dell, you would like to have a look and print their Instructions on how to install the drivers, Dell cuz drivers must be installed in a specific order.
    Good luck.

  • I can install Windows 7 on another computer if that I got the full version crashed and is no longer usable?

    I installed Windows 7 Pro on a laptop and it crashed and is now unusable. Can I use the same Windows 7 Pro version complete w/media on another computer that works? Will it be a valid installation? I hate that I lost all the money I paid for it!
    Good new everyone?

    Thank you

    I installed Windows 7 Pro on a laptop and it crashed and is now unusable. Can I use the same Windows 7 Pro version complete w/media on another computer that works? Will it be a valid installation? I hate that I lost all the money I paid for it!
    Good new everyone?

    Thank you

    Yes, all you have to do is reactivate by phone:

    How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
     
    1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
     
    (2) press the ENTER"" key.
     
    (3) select your "country" in the list.
     
    (4) choose the option "activate phone".
     
    (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
     
    (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
     
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  • Hi I have windows 7 Home Edition premium, I need to put the Russian folder names can I do this without charge last?

    Hello

    I have windows 7 Home premium and you need the folder in Russian without the big names spend of ultimate?
    my girlfriend needs to use the laptop...
    best regards Richard

    I think you will find that you need ultimate in order to install the language packs. (ditto for win8)

  • I installed Virtual PC 2007 on the Vista operating system, and then when he was invited by Virtual PC, I inserted my XP Home UPGRADE disk. An error message says it's a disc invalid or not a valid Microsoft disks. All solutions?

    I'm running Vista Ultimate, but my scanner is not working properly.  I was told to download Virtual PC 2007 and run the scanner using my old opeatring XP system.  I downloaded Virtual PC and it my new system in place, but when I went to install XP using my disk upgrade Xp Home edition, an error message indicates that the disk was not valid.

    You cannot use a disk/license update of XP in a Virtual Machine.

    You need a Full Disk/license XP that isn't a Licence(pre-installed by the Computer Manufacturer) OEM from another computer.

    See you soon.

    Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

  • Windows Mail deletes my mails on the server of verizon, I have the vista operating system

    How can I stop windows mail to delete my mails on the server lequipetv.fr? I've been on 'Tools' accounts and then properties, then tab advanced and check "leave a copy on the server.

    How can I stop windows mail to delete my mails on the server lequipetv.fr? I've been on 'Tools' accounts and then properties, then tab advanced and check "leave a copy on the server.

    If this is checked, leave a copy on the server. In tools | Accounts, you don't have a second listed by accident account?

    Additionally, make sure that your Verizon Inbox does not reach its quota.

  • I would like to install Win 7 on Satellite C mode UEFI

    Hello

    I would like to install Windows 7 64 bit instead of 64-bit Windows 8 creates too many problems.

    I saw that there are how to install:
    1. BIOS Mode
    2 MODE UEFI

    I would like to install UEFI mode and take advantage of this mode.

    But when I start my PC by pressing F12, I have no option to UEFI to my DVD player:
    UEFI: HL-DT-ST-DVDRAM GT51N

    Do you have a specific tutorial for TOSHIBA to reinstall Windows 7 in this mode?

    Thank you
    Concerning

    + Message has been translated by google translator.

    Hello

    > I want to install UEFI mode and take advantage of this mode.

    Mode of UEFI is designed for Windows system only 8.
    You must disable secure boot and go the CSM UEFI to install another system.

  • How can I get rid of a Vista OS after receiving a message "and not a true" operating system? You need to install a purchased Win 7 OS.

    Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

    . Can IdeaHow I remove Windows Vista from a Dell 1705 after receiving a warning of non-genuine software.  Replaced the original disc, since we found that the startup disk, we used a disk from another computer to boot Vista, it worked fine for a while then we received the message after several weeks ' not a real...» "OPERATING SYSTEM.  Went out and bought a Windows 7 operating system and when I put the disc in the slot, nothing happens.  What should I do now? Should Vista be deleted?  Can't get to a screen to start window, even tried to format drive in command prompt and all I get is an error message about the need to be an administrator.  It is computer.s home my husband:

    • You have problems with programs
    • Error messages
    • Recent changes to your computer
    • What you have already tried to solve the problem

    Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

    . Can IdeaHow I remove Windows Vista from a Dell 1705 after receiving a warning of non-genuine software.  Replaced the original disc, since we found that the startup disk, we used a disk from another computer to boot Vista, it worked fine for a while then we received the message after several weeks ' not a real...» "OPERATING SYSTEM.  Went out and bought a Windows 7 operating system and when I put the disc in the slot, nothing happens.  What should I do now? Should Vista be deleted?  Can't get to a screen to start window, even tried to format drive in command prompt and all I get is an error message about the need to be an administrator.  It is computer.s home my husband:

    • You have problems with programs
    • Error messages
    • Recent changes to your computer
    • What you have already tried to solve the problem

    Hey DMC1014

    You cannot remove vista from vista

    you need to boot from your windows 7 dvd

    to boot from the dvd drive to be able to you will see a way to get into the bios Setup at the bottom of the screen or command menu start

    It would be F2 or delete etc to enter the BIOS or F12 etc. for the start menu

    Change boot order it do dvd drive 1st in the boot order

    you remove the vista operating system by making a customized windows 7 deletion of partition of vista installation process

    and read below tutorial

    http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

    Walter, the time zone traveller

  • I would like to uninstall window vista home basic 32 bit on my right turn to install the new window and has already done.

    I would like to uninstall window vista home basic 32 bit on my right turn to install the new window and that already.i want to uninstall the vista of old window on my laptop.and I try many times impossible to uninstall vista.please help me.Please,help advice.thank.

    You cannot uninstall a running operating system.  The best you can do is wipe the hard drive and start over, but which will also remove all programs and documents.

    "malayboy" wrote in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy... *

    I would like to uninstall window vista home basic 32 bit on my right turn to install the new window and that already.i want to uninstall the vista of old window on my laptop.and I try many times impossible to uninstall vista.please help me.Please,help advice.thank.

  • I would like to install my Acrobat 8 Standard on a new laptop (Windows 10) I bought to replace my desktop model existing (Vista). In the process of establishing a window pops up saying that necessary files "the file"Adobe PDF.dII"on Windows Vista is requi

    I would like to install my Acrobat 8 Standard on a new laptop (Windows 10) I bought to replace my desktop model existing (Vista). In the process of establishing a window pops up saying that necessary files "the file"Adobe PDF.dII"on Windows Vista is required. Type the path where the file is located, and then click OK". What should I do to work around this problem. According to the agreement of the user, I should be able to install the program on a second computer.

    If you are using an installation disc, copy the contents of the drive in a desktop folder and install from this directory.

  • I would like to install my Adobe Creative Suite 5.5. on my new laptop (Mac), unfortunately, this is the version for Windows. Should I me is it possible to switch from Windows to Mac?

    I would like to install my Adobe Creative Suite 5.5. on my new laptop (Mac), unfortunately, this is the version for Windows. Should I me is it possible to switch from Windows to Mac?

    You must upgrade to CS6 in the platform. Refer to this:

    Exchange a product for a different version of the language or platform

    Creative Suite 6

    Mylenium

Maybe you are looking for

  • Satellite Pro L300 restarts once the update the BIOS of the TOSHIBA Site

    After an update of the BIOS under windows, my system restarts more. F2, F8 keys are ineffective to turn on time. The screen stays black and there is only some permanent access to the CD/DVD drive. Can someone explain to me what happened and how to fi

  • Re: Satellite A300 - error creating recovery disc

    I'm not really providing any solution, but is facing a similar problem with my laptop Satellite A300-1EI, bought in Dubai, UNITED Arab Emirates. I tried to make records of recovery through Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator. However, each time, I got an e

  • 15 - r018dx - usb3 and Fn key on windows 7

    Hello I downgraded to 64-bit windows 7 Ultimate edition, using the drivers on your Web site. I couldn't not all features work though--especially the usb3 and the Fn keyboard shortcut... Although the drivers exist for windows 8 and other drivers for w

  • Two reading a digital value serial ports

    Hello Under VI attached writes a numeric value to a port and reads to another port. But it shows exception of ' VISA: (Hex 0xBFFF0015) timeout expired before the operation is complete. "is this the problem due to the conversion of the numeric value t

  • Impossible to save the scan on Officejet 4500 Wireless All in one

    I use a MacBook Pro and recently upgraded to OS 10.9 mavericks. Since then, I am unable to save the scans. Wireless printing functions like photocopy. I am able to see the image on the computer, but can not save even though the dialog box allows me t