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You have Windows Xp and you want keep it and Install Windows Vista?
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∙ 15y ago
You have to create at least one more partition for Vista. If you install Vista on the partition where XP is installed Vista will delete XP. To avoid such problem you have to have one more partition. When you do that just start the Vista installation process from XP and choose just created partition for Vista.
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Can you install windows xp pro with your windows vista and keep both?
Yes, you can. You need to have at least two logical or primary partitions. If you want don't complicate the process install the xp first one of the partitions and then vista on another one.
Can you transform Windows Vista into Windows XP?
There is no rollback way to do it. You would need to reinstall XP fresh over the Vista install. Why do you want to do that anyway, is Vista not working for you?
If you want to reinstall Windows Vista do you have to uninstall it first?
You have to delete the partition in which it is installed and create a new one to install the new vista.
How do you format windows vista when an error keep coming up that keeps saying can not format this volume of windows you are using this operating system?
You cannot format the drive / partition that Windows Vista is currently running on while it is running. You will need to boot from either a partition utility disc, such as GParted, or the install disc of the operating system you want to install, and format the drive from there.
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.
Can you install Linux and keep Windows?
Yes, install Windows first, then whichever distribution of Linux you want second.
Can Vista be removed from HP computers?
Yes, Vista can be removed from any computer you buy. The method I use to remove Windows (although there are easier ways) is to format the hard drive on which Windows is installed on. If you want to install Windows XP, Windows 7 instead: Insert your install disk and follow instructions. If you want to install Mac OSX Leopard instead: Go to "http://tinyurl.com/ytwevs"
How can I format Windows Vista?
If you have the windows install disc, you can insert it, restart your computer and press any key when it tells you to. This will boot from the DVD and enter the Windows Setup. From there, it will show you a list of partitions on your hard drive before you install windows. Choose the partition on which Vista is installed and click "Delete" under advanced options. The partition will be formatted. If you want to install a fresh copy of Windows Vista, you can do so now. If not, exit windows setup and install whatever OS you want to use. (Make sure you BACK UP your files before formatting - once you format the partition, you can NEVER get the files back.)
You want to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 using the Windows 7 home premium Upgrade from Vista on my PC will it delete everything on my PC and just change the operating system?
If you upgrade the system through the windows 7 installation menu, it's supposed to keep everything. If you do a fresh install, all your data on the system disk will be lost.
What is status.msi?
status.msi is a file which arises due to partly or incomplete installation of Windows xp or Windows vista. to prevent this you shall install Windows xp or Windows vista completley,from the same CD you had partly installed Windows xp or Windows vista or uninstall it if you want to work with the present windows of your computer.Please call your computer manager also to help you out.
How do you install 2 windows in one drive?
in windows instalation time u will get option where to install window???keep 2 differant drives is more eassy. u can install windows like this........than when u start ur pc, u will get option to accept which windows u want to start...but u might have just 5 second to select the option... so be fast.....if u install 2 differant windows like xp, vista..... option will be more eassier to select vista or xp. otherwise option will be xp or xp???
Can you install Vista as an upgrade to Windows XP if you boot the system using Vista DVD?
Yes. You can upgrade to Vista just by inserting the Install DVD into the drive. Be sure to back up any files you want saved before the install procedure as all files will be lost with the new OS.
