Vista Windows versus windows cp
can I install windows xp on top of windows vista. If so, please tell me how.
I want to get rid of vista for good. It was pre-installed on my computer lenovo with the windows validation key appropriate, but I don't do it and want to go back to wo windows xp or me or 98 or 95 BUT not vista
See if the information below applies to you.
If this is the case, contact the manufacturer of your computer:
Can I downgrade my OEM version of Windows Vista business to Windows XP Professional?
Yes. Right of demotion OEM desktop operating systems PC apply to Windows Vista business and Windows Vista Edition full, as stated in the terms of the license. Please note, downgrade versions OEM Windows Vista business and Windows Vista Ultimate are limited to Windows XP Professional (including Windows XP Edition Tablet PC and Windows XP x 64 edition). End users can use the following media for their downgrade: Volume Licensing media (provided that the end-user has a Volume License Agreement), trade retail (FPP) or System Builder hologram CD (provided that the software is acquired in accordance with the Microsoft OEM System Builder License). Use of degraded operating system is governed by the Windows Vista Business license terms, and the end user cannot use the downgrade and professional Windows Vista operating system. There is no right of demotion for Windows Vista Home Basic or Windows Vista Edition Home Premium.
If the above does not apply:
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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