Windows XP Setup when Windows Vista is already installed

I already installed on my computer Vista Service Pack 2.  It sucks.  I bought Windows XP.  How can I get rid of Vista and install Windows XP on the spot. ?

Hi RZunino,

If you have purchased a full version of XP then just put the XP CD in your CD/DVD-rom and restart your PC. As long as your BIOS is configured to allow the first boot CD/DVD ROM (all modern computers have CD/DVD as first boot device) the XP CD should start and you can install beigin. When it comes to "where you want to install" just install on your original Vista operating system.

One point to keep in mind. Before installing XP visit your PC manufacturers to make sure that XP drivers are available for your particular model. PC installed with Vista may not have XP drivers available in which case some hardware may not work correctly.

You can also find these two articles of my website useful:

http://www.Winuser.co.UK/windows_xp_faq/13_how_do_i_enable_cdrom_support_i.html

http://www.Winuser.co.UK/windows_xp_faq/85_how_do_i_install_windows_xp.html John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ;

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