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• Can I install XP on my laptop dell inspiron 1501 though came with Vista Home Basic?

  I have a computer laptop inspiron 1501 and it came with Vista Home Basic.  I like better XP and wondering if I have an installation on my computer, I have an XP installation disc.  If I can, how to do it all?

  Hello

  You will be able to install Windows Xp on your computer, but you will need to perform a clean installation.

  Before installing Windows XP. And also, you will have to take up the data in your computer, because the new facility will remove all data into the computer.

  Download the driver from the support of dell at the following link:

  http://support.Dell.com/support/downloads/DriversList.aspx?c=us&CS=19&l=en&s=DHS&OS=WW1&OSL=en&CATID=&impid=&SystemID=INS_PNT_1501

  I would also like to inform you that there is now the operating system disks or support is available for Windows XP.

  For reference, see the following Microsoft.

  How to back up or transfer your data on a Windows computer:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971759

  How to install Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Hope the information is useful.

• Dell Inspiron Laptop with Vista installed at the factory does not start.

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

  Ideas: Dell Inspiron Laptop with Vista installed at the factory does not start. The display shows

  Indicator of treatment MM061 series white 80% in all of the BIOS revision A13 treatment indicator always goes to the same place and stops. I tried to tap the F8 key, but nothing happens.

  If you used Dell or the recovery Partition recovery disks to restore the system, you must talk about Dell problem because it's their software - not Microsoft.  We don't know what's on it or its operation.  We have no information to help us help you.  You need to deal with them.

  Sorry we can't be more helpful.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Tecra A9 came with Vista and XP, the disks - but can not activate XP

  Hello

  I have a Tecra A9, it came with Vista Business pre-installed and on a recovery disk. It also came with a XP Recovery disk.

  Part of the documentation in the box suggests that I should be able to simply install XP from the recovery disc. I tried this, but I can't activate XP. I called the number of Microsoft on the activation screens and entered all the numbers, but I then told me that there is an error and I should change my product key.

  My laptop on a a Vista product key stuck on the bottom. So, I seems to be a little stuck.

  The sheet that was in the box says:

  "it's additionall equipped with a Windows XP Professional Recovery DVD - ROM that allows you to easily install this operating system on your own. To do this, follow the instructions on the packaging of the DVD of restoration"

  Usefully, there is no instructions on the packaging of recovery DVDs, I expected maybe a XP product key or something... But clearly not.

  How should I proceed?

  Thank you

  Hello

  Sorry, but I'm a little confused. As much as I know Toshiba recovery image should not be enabled and if you please be so kind and explains what exactly happens when you try to use recovery media?

  On what stage you must enter the product key?

• Computer came with Vista already loaded...

  My computer came with Vista already installed.  Directions to fix the error 80070490 requires Download Vista again.  I don't have the copy.  What should I do?

  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.windowsupdate&TID=1f153ed7-8081-4715-A18A-fbf64f9a0012&p=1

  There is info in the above link to what you are talking about the comments.
  It would seem that install is the bestway out of it.
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  Or borrow a good DVD (not Dell, HP, etc.) Vista.
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to create a dual boot with Vista installed on my Satellite U400?

  Hello

  I just bought a U400 - 17 H with vista installed on the HARD drive. I would like to create a dual boot with XP Pro.

  I have only a drive HARD aleady with 2 partitions (1 for vista) + 1 for data.
  I want to cut the partition vista in two 2 pieces to install XP Pro.
  At the end I'll have 3 partitions 1 vista (65 MB), 1 xp (65 MB) and 1 data (125 MB).

  Is it easily to create a new partition ok (I guess only on vista)
  but is there a program dedicated to install another OS and create a dual boot.

  Please help me because I like many things the other way around. I'm sure it's possible, but what are the right process to have at the end of two BONES and the choice at the start of the laptop

  Thank you
  Gerard

  Hello!

  Create a new partition for Windows XP and install it. There is no problem.

  After that, you need to restore the Windows Vista boot loader. You can do this with EasyBCD. Install and start the program.
  Go to the tab "Add/Remove entries". You will see that there is only one option available in the bootloader of Vista at the moment. In the "Add an entry" section, replace the drive in the menu drop-down of C:\ E:\. Change Type "Windows NT / 2 k/XP / 2 k 3" and the name of "Microsoft Windows XP". Then click on 'Add an entry' and 'save '.
  Then go to the "Manage Bootloader" tab make sure "Reinstall the Vista Bootloader" is selected, then click on "write the MBR.

  Now you can restart the laptop and you should have a full system dual boot to work.

  Good bye

• My laptop came with Windows 7 Home premium 64-bit

  My dell laptop came with Windows 7 Home premium 64-bit, but due to a problem I installed windows 7 ultimate 32 bit, but the dell drivers not support, so installed new Windows 7 Home premium 64-bit Suiloidi the link that I found in this community... but now it's showing the windows copy osf is not authentic... I looked for the key and installed but no use... Please suggest me this problemm...

  Have you used the product key on the COA sticker?

  Try the following:

  Click Start, right click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click on the link 'change product key '.

  Enter the product key located on the COA sticker attached to the bottom of your laptop or in the battery compartment. Click next to activate via the Internet.

  COA certificate of authenticity:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

  ??

  What is the certificate of authenticity for Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-Windows-certificate-of-authenticity

  You can also use phone activation:

  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 just bought a used 2012 Pro 13 "Macbook. It came with iMovie installed. However, I would like to get the update to iMovie. He said: I can't update iMovie because a different Apple ID was used to download iMovie and I get errors. How can I update iMo

  Hi, I just bought a used 2012 Pro 13 "Macbook. It came with iMovie installed. However, I would like to get the update to iMovie. He said: I can't update iMovie because a different Apple ID was used to download iMovie and I get errors. How can I update iMovie?

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  Error message #2: update are not available with this Apple ID. This update is not available for this Apple ID either because it was bought by another user or the item has been refunded or cancelled.

  Error message #3: we could not complete your request. There was an error in the App Store. Please try again later. (null)

  Unfortunately, free updates are available to the original purchaser of the computer. The iMovie is locked to his Apple ID, so unless you have to grab his ID, you can buy iMovie.

• p028tx: my laptop came with 8.1, how to create the recovery partition in windows 10

  My laptop came with windows 8.1 innitialy.

  I had updated my operating system Windows 10.

  Few days back I had to 'restore factory settings' on my pc due to some problems and my pc with windows 8.1 restarted.

  So, how can I creat recovery partition which would recover my pc back to windows 10 with out going back to windows 8.1.

  Please help me as soon as POSSIBLE.

  Thank you for visiting the Forums HP's Support and welcome.
  You can find the frequently asked Questions for Windows upgrade 10

  http://WWW8.HP.com/in/en/Ad/Windows-10/learn-more.html#! & pd1 = 1 & = 1 pd3 pd4 = 1 & pd5 = 1

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  Marcel
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• New driver for Qosmio G20 with Vista installed

  Hello

  There are new drivers for Qosmio G20 with Vista installed.

  Right now, it's Nvidia Video 169,25 version of the driver for Windows Vista.
  No blue screen after installing this driver, at all.
  I think that this new driver will solve the following problem:

  * Power failure screen after you have closed the lid on Vista *.

  You can try it, remembering that the installation must be handwritten. And you must choose the graphics card Nvidia Geforce 6600, during installation.
  Download here:

  http://www.rabayjr.com/Vista/169.25_vista.rar

  Cheers from the Brazil,
  FranciscoJr

  Anyone try and use the Vista on the Qosmio G20 series should check this crazy thread long but very useful:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums//message.jspa?MessageID=75318#75318

  Thanks to the FranciscoJr-> God of the G20 and Vista :D

• I have a computer laptop gateway with vista and im stuck at "bootmgr is missing". and I can't even it at the command prompt, you know the c:? Help

  I have a computer laptop gateway with vista and im stuck at "bootmgr is missing". and I can't even it at the command prompt, you know the c:? Help

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  Dear klh76

  You need a USB FLASH DRIVE, you can transfer the files from the Recovery Console Windows Vista from any other pc or laptop running Windows Vista, go to the backup and restore on the other computer and click on create a drive recovery system on the file menu. Once done, insert the usb key into the laptop, you want to fix, start by using selected peripheral USB device as MBR, follow these steps on screen, you can repair a corrupt Windows Vista it or restore to a previous restore point.

• Configure the router Cisco E2000 wireless for my laptop HP with Vista, I can't work.

  Configure the router Cisco E2000 wireless for my laptop HP with Vista, I can't work.  I spoke with Cisco and they said that my Atheros AR5007 adapter does not work with Cisco E2000 and contact my computer vendor

  Hello

  HM... I guess that the Cisco people know what they're taking everything. The AR5005 is a b/g card and there should be a good reason to not work with a router that is able (the E2000 is able g) g.

  This is HP drivers for the card, http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&softwareitem=ob-55737-1

  If you can't make it work, you must decide between a new card or another router.

  Personally, if it's new and I could return it, I'd get a different router model. But YMMV

  ------------

  My posts reflect my understanding and experience. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the vision of Microsoft, or anyone else.

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• Laptop Dell with Vista Home Basic... Want to change my OS

  I bought a Dell laptop, my choice for OS Vista Basic and Windows 7 64-bit.

  Unable to get 64 bit 7 because of a critical driver problem, lack of 3rd-party. I have a XP disc, can I use the product key

  for vista OS to activate XP.

  Thank you

  N °

  You can't use the product key for Vista to XP Activation!

  Installation of XP instead of Vista:

  Come on first, site of the manufacturer of your computer, check to see if your model computer has XP drivers available for it...

  If the XP drivers are not available for your model, forget the idea.

  If Yes, download and save to a CD or Flash drive.

  Then buy a disc XP and license.

  Save all your data because it will be lost during the installation of XP.

  Then follow the steps below to do a clean install.

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

  Once installed, reload ALL your other programs of original media, or download again.

  Reload all drivers and utilities for your motherboard.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• My PC is infected with Vista Antivirus 2012. He keeps me get on the internet, so I can't use malwarebytes or antispywaredoctor because I can't go on the web, even in safe mode. Any help, please.

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  Try using the Standalone System Sweeper http://connect.microsoft.com/systemsweeper

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• Cannot install LR 6 DVD on Macbook Air with OS 10.11.2.  Installation crashes and ejects the DVD at the end of 98%.  Long note that 'Adobe application manager quit unexpectely', restart.  DVD installed correctly on my IMAC.  That is what it is?

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