In order to change a laptop from windows 8 to windows xp you will have to go through a few steps. You will first have to uninstall windows 8 then download the widow xp.
Install windows 8 on your new laptop. Simple!
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=82757 There are steps on that link that show you how to change the compatibility.
Unfortunately you cannot change your windows live id. If you get it wrong or want to change it you need to create a new account with accurate details.
no, you cannot change it. The upgrade capabilities of the laptop is very few.
Your laptop depends on your preferences. If you are on a budget like most people you should go for a Dell or HP laptop. If you want your own personal, home computer get a Mac. Macs can also run Windows and Mac OS x. *wait til Christmas to buy because new operating systems are coming out for both; Snow Leopard and Windows 7
Yes.
It is competitive market everyday comes new things in the market. You can search on ebay and amazon and compare the price and features they provide. But now Asus x series laptop is cheapest laptop which comes with windows 8.
All new Taskbar
you can not degrade.. you have to do new installation
Windows Deployment Services
buy a new PC with vista on :-)
Some operating systems that are available with new laptop computers are some more common systems like the following: Windows Vista, and the Vista Ultimate.