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What do you download to Downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP?
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∙ 14y ago
download the Windows XP Professional Preactivated ISO torrent from Google (open the torrent file with utorrent) and burn the ISO file to a disk using IMGburn. DO NOT SIMPLY COPY THE ISO TO A DISK, YOU MUST BURN IT USING A SPECIAL IMAGE BURNING SOFTWRE!!!
I strongly recomend downloading ImgBurn and using that to burn.
Then ,simply boot off the C-ROM you burned and Windows XP setup should start.
During setup, disabl any Hard Disk controlers like RAID fron your BIOS or you will get s BlueScreen (BSOD) during setup.
if you want a clean install of Windows XP, select "Format Drive" to erase all data from the disk.
If you want to leave Windows Vista instact and install XP alongside Vista, select "Keep Current Filesystem Intact" and windows xp will be installed to C:\WINDOWS.0 instead.
contact me if u need help
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hope that helps a bit
you cannot downgrade to XP while running vista unless the Program Compatability Assistant is disabled in Vista.
see the following link to learn how to disable program Compatability Assistant:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931709
Also, type "Services" in the Start Menu search box.
Click on the icon labled "Services" (NOT "Compnent Services") and hit enter.
Stop the service "Program Compatability Assistant". Then , you should be able to downgrade.
Try running the "SETUP.EXE" file in compatability mode by right clicking, clicking the Properties menu, and hitting the "Compatability" tab at the top. Hit the "Run this program in compatability mode" and choose some random OS older that Windows XP.
Now, retry running the SETUP.EXE file and check if that works.
If not, then, what can I say? The only way to do full downgrade would be to do clean install from bootup.
I recall that it was impossible to downgrade Windows NT 4 to Windows ME...
see Microsoft Knowledge Base (MSKB) artikles about it, and keep googleing it...
don't gve up, Windows Vista sucks, XP rocks!!!
P.S. have u tried Ubuntu? it's outstanding...
Download the newest version, 9.10, at:
www.ubuntu.com
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RadioShack you are wondering if it is possible to downgrade from windows vista basic edition to windows XP on your present computer?
You can not simply downgrade to Windows XP from Windows Vista. If you want to completely remove Windows Vista in favor of XP, you will have to format the hard drive and reinstall the OS from scratch. Windows XP will not install on top of an existing Vista installation.
When will you no longer be able to downgrade Windows Vista Business to Windows XP Pro?
Downgrade rights are permanent.
How do you downgrade live movie maker to xp movie maker?
You can't downgrade Windows Live Movie Maker. However, you can download v2.1 (Xp) or v2.6 (for Vista) since each is a stand-alone application. I have posted links to the downloads in the Related Links section below.Note: You cannot download the Xp version of Windows Movie Maker on an operating system other than Windows Xp. The download will not work. Choose the download compatible with your operating system. Also, if you have Windows 7, you can only download version 2.6 (Vista).
If you have Windows XP and you download SP1 for Windows Vista will it turn it into Windows Vista?
No.
How do you rollback a Windows Vista Computer?
If your computer had Windows XP on it and you upgraded to Vista, I heard you could call Microsoft and tell them how displeased you were with Vista and wish to downgrade back to XP. They will then deactivate your Vista Product Key and give you a XP product key, you will also have to have a Windows XP cd.
Can you install windows XP with Windows Vista in same computer?
You DO NOT have to wipe your hard drive or "downgrade" to run windows XP on a vista computer. Download and install Microsoft Virtual PC. its free and will allow you to run another operating system in a window of the current one you are running. You can have both!
What system does this latop use Windows XP, XP home edition, Vista?
The operating system for this netbook is Windows Vista Business, although it also comes with a media kit to downgrade to XP Professional if needed and includes disks for both XP Pro and Vista Business.
Where can you download Microsoft Windows Explorer Windows XP Version to your Windows Vista?
Nowhere.
How do you download iTunes for Windows xp?
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ Then just click: "Windows Xp or Vista" and give them your email address
If you have vista and you need to download that only gives you the option of windows xp or mac does it still work?
Most programs that run on Windows XP will also run on Windows Vista.
How do you downgrade Acer aspire 4920g from windows vista to windows XP professional SP2?
You must aquire a copy of Windows XP from anywhere you can get one, and use this http://www.buildeasypc.com/sw/windows_xp.htm to install it!
How do you downgrade from Windows XP to Windows 2000?
you must reformat the drive XP is on-Then install 2000 as a new OS. Because it is a downgrade-not reformatting the drive will cause XP to not allow the downgrade.
