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• Downgrade from Vista to XP Pro

  My company bought a laptop computer for us to use around the laboratory. The Dell Latitude D630 has been bundled with Windows Vista. We prefer to use Windows XP Pro to maintain consistency and ensure that all programs "home-made or home ' run as it should. What are my options to downgrade from Vista to Xp Pro? Thank you.

  If you have a retail version of Windows XP with the product key, Yes. As long as there are drivers available for this computer to Windows XP from the manufacturer.

• Downgrade from Vista to XP Pro Dell Inspiron 6400: no sound, error Code 10

  Downgraded from Vista to XP Pro (V. 2002) on my Dell Inspiron 6400 laptop.  Have installed Service Pack 3.

  Audio will not play (I get beeps of warning system but that's all, there isn't a problem with the hardware).

  In Device Manager, there is a yellow exclamation by the "IDT High Definition Audio Codec" under sound, video and game controllers.

  Dxdiag shows NO device installed.

  NO device does appear as installed anywhere.

  I tried the updated drivers, did NOT work.  Get the error code 10.

  Automated fix - it doesn't include troubleshooting for audio.

  Does anyone have a solution?

  DM1313,

  This system comes with 3 different sound cards to choose from. You can view download driver sound options by clicking below.

  Audio drivers Inspiron 6400

  Thank you

  Dell-Jesse

• Need help with this problem without downgrading from Vista to XP pro.

  OK so I have a problem, but it is in a common category, it is a rare problem as given that everywhere I look I can't seem to find someone who has the same problem.

  Question #1: Heres Alright so my question downgrade from vista 64 bit of the month last to XP pro SP2... Well, I'm going through the process of installation very well, wipe the hard drive, make new partion (or how ever spell you it) etc. It starts the formatting, and it installs everything seems to be fine. Now when it comes to the reboot screen it counts down it restarts correctly now, this is where the problem occurs. During the restart of the process rather than continue through the installation process which should be, where it says "Press any key to boot from the CD" soon after that instead of going into the installation process it says "disc read error" or something of the sort just underneath. Help, please!

  Question #2 also now that I re installed vista I did all good also, erased the hard disk (even I tried to install XP on) just to make sure they had no data on this. Well now, during startup it asks if I want "a previous version of windows" or "Windows XP" as if I double started somehow. Vista loads still very well when I choose it however. If I managed to do an install own success of XP it should fix right?

  Thanks again.

  Hi Kevin112,

  Thanks for posting. Follow these steps on your XP disk.

  1. place your Windows XP installation CD and start to her...
  2. Press any button to start the Windows installation (don't worry... we do not actually use the installer at this point)
  3. wait a few moments for the installation program starts, when you see repair an installation of Windows XP using the Recovery Console, and then press the R key
  4. wait until you see this screen, enter the number of your master installation. (Typically 1 to C:\Windows)
  5. press ENTER.
  6. If you are prompted to do so, enter your administrator password. If you don't have one, leave the field blank and press to enter.
  7. from the command prompt, type: chkdsk/r (note the space between chkdsk and / r)
  Allow it to complete undisturbed.
  8. remove the disc, then restart.

  After completing this, then format it and try to reinstall XP again. As for your other question if completely format you your drive using XP you should not see the previous version of XP. The only reason you would see that it's the Vista BCD is located on a second hard drive in your computer. If this is the case and you want to do an install own format two readers please.

  I hope this helps! Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• downgrade from vista to xp pro installed factory

  I have my acer travelmate 5720 laptop before semi-bas sisters had vista (not sure which version) as a pre installed... She wanted to xp pro... they downgraded it via three cd discs... the laptop was bought from pc world... She let go of his daughter on this subject and he got a massive amount of virus on this subject in the course of a year... I ran malware anti-malware and mcafee to clean but it froze dead. My sister had the understanding that she was in possession of the xp os disk pro as part of the three-disc set that provided her with the new laptop... She had never backed up his sys disk and relied on the fact of his duty of these discs unless something was wrong , she could just re - install xp pro of the said records... There were three partitions on his laptop computer on this disc... some had the remnants of his old vista to factory (I think) within IT... the second was here personal backup space and then finally the live Webcam c: windows partition... a label key of vista on the underside of your laptop without label of xp key only the key of vista... Despite many attempts to re - install disks said the bone was never given on... windows installed but there is no os... in a last ditch attempt to recover the laptop, she bought an XP pro disk from e - bay with its license tag... before I install this to his laptop is it possible to use the old key of vista with the new windows xp disk to return and use the license key of the part bottom of the laptop computer and save the new software and key to another pc? .. .i have read some threads on decommissioning, but it does not explain how 'reuse' an old but valid license key on the original... She bought the license for software/computer laptop / touch so its hers to use probably still, or do we install this new copy of xp, even if it means that this laptop would have actually two xp pro key and a vista key assigned?

  Please can someone enlighten us on this thorny and confusing subject :)

  Thanks for your time, he seems to have found a result... as this was a company pc world pre installation of vista and then brought back to xp pro, it seems that the hidden restore partition was a vestige of vista, can't be totally sure as that, but I re - partition the drive as a single drive, not as three discs rather small and then tried three discs provided to my sister with the installation she bought. I have the plonked in the drive after and all is well. I know I lost the recovery option, but with the disks now works very well, I don't seem to need the additional hidden partitions. could something in hidden files have jumped to the top of the first re-setup, I tried when the laptop was the recovery partitions? ... still am, typing this answer you on him and all seems well, still a little confused on the subject of how a system downgraded keeps the files for a more early system (vista) installed not those of a downgrade from xp pro? I only wish that I had taken a shot before I ever had a chance to examine hidden :(files

  Once again, thank you, I'll have to look at the discs that I've been able to burn images of fron in the hidden partition and keep you updated on what they were if all goes well.

  Regards, rob

• Satellite A200-1NB: Question about downgrade from Vista to XP

  I bought a 1NB A200 and I intend to downgrade from Vista to XP.
  I would like to create a CD of tools and utilities, but do I need to do before the low grade or can I do after?

  Also, I have to change the BIOS for XP before you install on the system or install XP first and then modify the BIOS for XP after installation?

  Thanks for your help.

  *@Brown*

  Hello

  If possible, try to update the BIOS first, and then reinstall the operating system.

  I think you also need download all drivers Toshiba XP before installing XP on this OS. Without the LAN or WLan you will not be able to connect to internet ;)

  Good bye

• Downgrade from vista to XP pro on Pavilion dv3-2005ee (need drivers)

  Hello

  I want to downgrade from vista to XP SP3 because some old games on does not work on vista as Hitman:codename 47 and TheSims... etc.

  Then... I need help to find the driver for this laptop. I did a forum search for my model and found nothing.

  Thanks in advance!

  Hello

  Before that we'll start with her, I have something to tell you. Decommissioning of this model is not always easy, and your model is designed to work well with Vista. Please check first that link written by Joshua Wood and concentrate on problems that may appear when you install the sound card in it. I don't know then it's dv5 guide, but a lot of hardware and drivers are the same for both models. It is recommended also by me to print this guide and information on the problems with the sound card.

  First make the Vista backup. Here you have all the information, how do.

  You have a folder with the drivers & programs that can prove very useful after downgrade XP. Copy the folder in C:\Swsetup on DVD Before you format your hard drive.

  Now you need to integrate your drivers Sata (only x 86 drivers) win nLite.

  Here is the guide how to do it and here are AMD SATA AHCI Controller for you. Just unRAR it drivers with winrar.

  Remember, also, that you use the Windows XP SP2 version. If you have not got the version SP2 here you can download this service pack

  and here you guide how to integrate this file with your new system of nLite.

  In this program, you can even burn your new XP cd with this driver.

  Message edited by Daniel_Potyrala on 12/09/2009 16:36

• Satellite C50D-A-138 - downgrade from Win7

  Hello

  Someone at - it information, or you can direct me in the right direction, how downgrade my laptop for Windows 7 32 bit? I need to do what I have software that works only for Windows 7 32 bit upward. I have an original disc that I can use, but the laptop does not start from him.

  Appreciate any advice...
  Thank you...

  Hello

  As additional info: your mobile is supported for Win7 and all drivers, tools and utilities that you can download from the Toshiba download page - http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp

  If you have any questions about installing just start new thread.

  Good luck.

• Satellite A200 - 1 GB: Questions on downgrade from Vista to XP

  Hello.

  I have a Toshiba Satellite A200 - 1 GB and I want to downgrade to XP, but I have a few questions.

  + I install XP using nlite. +

  1. I have 2 partitions and I would like to know if my other partition (not the one with the operating system) will be also well formatted?

  2. I have Vista Bios. Should I change it to XP? And if so when do I need to do.

  Thank you!!!

  Hello

  The original CD of Microsoft Windows XP provides an option to modify, create or delete partitions on the HARD disk.
  If during the XP installation procedure, you should be able to install XP on a single partition. Other partitions will not be formatted!

  With regard to the BIOS:
  You could update the BIOS after installing XP.
  The laptop must run also without the update of the BIOS.

  But from my knowledge the FN keys would work using the operating system XP and Vista BIOS. So if you need to use all the features of the laptop, the BIOS update would be desirable.

  See you soon

• If I downgraded from Vista to XP Pro business, can I go back to Vista Business later?

  I bought 11 of these machines in early 2008.  They are machines HP DC5800 comes with Vista business with the ability to go back to XP Pro.  I was not sure about Vista yet again on my work network so I spent in them.  Now that has been support for XP until 2014 and Vista has improved with the SP1, I expect these machines to upgrade to Vista now that I have Windows Vista Business OEM product keys.

  Am I allowed to upgrade to Vista with OEM product key I have?

  I bought 11 of these machines in early 2008.  They are machines HP DC5800 comes with Vista business with the ability to go back to XP Pro.  I was not sure about Vista yet again on my work network so I spent in them.  Now that has been support for XP until 2014 and Vista has improved with the SP1, I expect these machines to upgrade to Vista now that I have Windows Vista Business OEM product keys.

  Am I allowed to upgrade to Vista with OEM product key I have?

  You should have a product key for Windows Vista. Yes, you can use Windows VIsta Business because it is what came with the machine and is probably on the CoA sticker on the unit itself.  You have also bought the right to downgrade to Windows XP.  You can use an operating system on these machines and switch back if necessary.  What I can't say is whteher or not will require a clean install, because it is OEM software.  (Vista to XP - clean install only... OEM XP to Vista OEM, I don't remember.)

  But I think I should comment on a few things...

  You mentioned Windows Vista SP1? (Released 2008-03-18).  Given that Windows Vista SP2 is now (aired on 25/05/2009), you are not just back - you are far behind.  Probably more than a hundred patches AFTER SP2 as well.

  Personally - for a company (or personal) - I switch to Vista and get Windows 7.  However, this would cost money.  Given that you are still an 11 year old operating system now and considering just the upgrade to an operating system almost 6 years now, on the edge of another new OS coming out in a few months - put two OSes still behind the curve...  This probably isn't something you / your company is ready to do.  Maybe because the software that you have does not work on a modern operating system?

  -These PCs you have, they have Celeron processors.  You're probably better from a performance perspective - without spending money - not even their upgrade to Windows Vista.  Maybe if you have 3 + GB of memory in each...?

  You can watch the lifecycle for Vista Business too:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/lifecycle/search/default.aspx?sort=PN&Alpha=Vista+Business&filter=FilterNO

  and

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/products/lifecycle

  You are already in the cycle of extended support for Windows Vista, just as you are for Windows XP.

  April 8, 2014 is the end of extended support (no more patches for Windows XP) and April 11, 2017 for Windows Vista.  Yes - 3 years - but these machines (hardware) have been at the end of life for a while. especially if they have processors celeron as the web page for the given model.

• Satellite S50-B-13D - Downgrade from Win7

  Hi, 2 of my friends and myself have bought this laptop. We will add 8 GB of RAM and an SSD to speed it up.

  It comes with win 8.1 x 64, but we all prefer Win 7. Can we get the license codes to an official Win 7 downgrade?

  I've seen the installation hints concerning the deactivation of the UEFI BIOS (carrier MSC mode) mode then that should be OK.

  So, is a license for Windows 7 available for this purpose?

  When you buy the new laptop with OS preinstalled, you will get this operating system with the valid license code that belongs to this preinstalled only version. Price for your laptop includes a single license for pre-installed OS.

  If you want to install the version of the OS, you must buy license code valid for this version of the OS.
  Laptop computer manufacturer generally has nothing to do with your OS downgrade.

  Before you do anything, create a recovery as backup media. It is very important. One day, if you want to have the original version of the new OS, you can use this recovery media (USB or DVD) for recovery image installation.

  Also check if Win7 is supported for this model of laptop. Visit the Toshiba download page and check if you can download all necessary drivers, tools and utilities for your machine.

• Satellite A210-downgrade from VISTA to XP Pro SP2 - unknown base system device

  I recently bought a laptop. On the Toshiba product page, it is listed as Satellite A210-199 (PSAFGE-05M00FG3). If I followed the link to the drivers page, he is listed as Equium A210 (PSAFGE-05M00FG3).

  the laptop came with VISTA Home premium, I don't like / want, but works perfectly. After complete installation of Windows XP SP2 home edition Professional, (latest updates, all the drivers of Toshiba home page, etc.), hardware device Manager lists a "DEVICE BASIC SYSTEM" under "system devices", for which he cannot find drivers (Yes, it automatically searches on the internet and that did not help either).

  I tried to uninstall the device and restart it, just to see what happens. And I got the ball from the standard taskbar with 'new hardware found '. Windows still do not find the drivers for it, and it still lists as a yellow exclamation in the hardware device manager. The only difference is that now he is no longer in the "system devices" section, but instead, it's an "unknown device" in the "other devices" section (you know, the big icon question yellow mark)

  After a thorough cleaning is reinstalled, it is always an "unknown device" under the heading "other devices."

  EDIT: maybe I should also mention that when I install graphics and sound card, says windows drivers I changed some important system files and I have to put the original cd with kit WXP SP2.

  Have you installed all the drivers provided on the European driver Toshiba page?

  I mean divers for card reader controller, AMD processor driver, Driver Modem, infrared Driver, etc.

  Please check all these drivers!

• Spectrum 14-3200ea Downgrade from Win7 HP

  Hello

  After spending a month of searching so portable / ultrabooks, im looking to buy a HP spectrum 14-3200ea machine (considered the spectrum 14-3000 model loaded with Win7, but prefer performance increased 4000 Intel i5-3317 Ivey specs on the chipset Intel 3000 and Sandy of i5-2476).  I'm not interested in touchscreen technology.

  Like a few others I hate Windows 8, I also hate MS (IMO) establishing an operating system that is inappropriate for business use.

  I have been in contact with HP and received the habit; 'HP recommends changing the operating system' of things, have you thought to...

  Spectrum 14-3200ea offers you everything I want in a laptop / ultrabook.  After reading some of the threads on this forum, I am now worried.  I really want to not remove an SSD to re-partition (if indeed it would be possible) outside of the machine.

  Disable UEFI, characteristic of secure boot, I agree with.  Win7 drivers for this machine are nonexistent.  I want to make sure that everything works after a downgrade, including 'Beats audio","keyboard backlit"(the latter being one of the main attractions of this machine, the keys are lit as opposed to the light under the keys).

  So how much of a nightmare is what it will be?  Is this feasible?

  The bog-standard response is "don't go down that road", then just I hold off buying.  Consider other manufacturers such as Lenovo, Samsung, ASUS, or even continue to live with my HP Probook until Microsoft come to their senses and realize that some consumers are simply not interested in the bar silly charms, interfaces terrible desktops, application etc stores and HP realizes a significant number of consumers are not interested in Windows 8 and that they should consider seriously to restore and help potential buyers who want nothing to do with the disorder known as Windows 8.

  My other solution would be to stick with Win8 and apply each internet tweak suggested, download all conceivable 3 advantage module do Win8 it look and feel like Windows 7.  A path already traveled, then realized, 'what's the point? "

  Thanks for reading...

  Hello:

  HP and probably all other PC manufacturers do not support their use of the PC for any operating system, but the current in force when the PC is made (which today is W8).

  You already know that the PC company provide support for earlier operating systems.

  However, I believe that all of the W7 x 64 drivers of spectrum want 3100t work on the 3200 (except the BIOS files).

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=5275317&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=5259187&swLang=13&TaskID=135&swEnvOID=4063#11360

  As I don't have your laptop, this is the best info I have, or probably everybody will be able to do for you.

  If you decide to pursue this option, please make your set of recovery discs before you continue with the switch of the operating system.

  You can also read the position more HP on the "downgrading" of W7

  http://Computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/HP-urges-consumer-customers-not-to-downgrade-new-PCs-to-Windows-7

• downgrade from Vista to Xp Pro 32-bit dv9540eb

  Hi, I want to downgrade my vista to Xp dv9540eb, could you help and advise where I can find the sata driver and all other Xp compatible drivers.

  Thanks in advance

  This is the driver sata for your machine:

  http://tinyurl.com/6bynhq

• Presario C551NR (C500) Downgrade from Vista to XP Pro

  Hello

  I have a Presario C551NR comes with Vista Home Basic I want to install XP Pro on.  I saw the (excellent) CherylG article, but the C500 series is not expressly mentioned in his post.  Well, I want to do everything necessary to make the change, but I would like to know is it possible before starting down what could be a long road and rocky!

  Any advice will be appreciated.

  Thank you

  George

  Should be pretty easy to accomplish. Just enter the BIOS and disable the native SATA mode if you do not want to integrate driver and burn a new cd of XP.

  You have Intel Chipset and Intel 950 graphics. Most of these pilots are in the link in the Guide for VX5xx and below. Should also find your Broadcom wireless driver there.check now your device manager to make sure wireless since HP uses Intel and Broadcom, Atheros.

  A nice feature is that HP posted a Conexant Audio & Modem on your Drivers XP page. You will need MS UAA installed first by following the instructions in the XP Guide. I also noticed a Synaptics touchpad driver here.