Is it possible to downgrade from Vista home to XP?

Is it possible to downgrade to xp if my machine came with Vista? I lose what I have saved if I am able to do?

Thank you in advance

You will need to see if you can install XP (read below on the XP drivers).

As you have Vista Home Edition, XP is NOT free.

You will lose everything.

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

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