install xp instead of vista and now the recovery discs are not supported

Pavilion Media Center PC m8000

  1. installed XP on my laptop on the desktop that had need of Vista by mistake
  2. ordered the HP recovery discs and now they are not supported
  3. Build confirmed IDS
  4. How do I remove the XP completely?
  5. Or should I forget it and try to activate the XP?

Sincerely,

A ding dong in denver.

Hello

I suggest to perform a new Installation, or if you have a recovery disk, you can perform the recovery of the plant.

For more information, see these links:

Install Windows XP:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Setup/install-Windows-XP

Installation and reinstallation of Windows Vista:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

I hope that helps!

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