Mike Brannigan

"the_dac" <thedac@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F00ABB96-4191-44A9-BE9D-6D7FC8905B70@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
>
> I have a laptop running an OEM version of Vista Business Edition. I am
> willing to downgrade to XP Pro since I am facing to many performance and
> compatibility issues wit Vista (15 minutes to boot, improper interaction
> with
> SBS2k3...).
> According to the EULA I can downgrade to XP Pro. Now the question is:
> how/where can I get a CD of XP Pro? If I have to buy a version of XP Pro,
> the
> downgrade rights is just a fake.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Cheers,
> dac

Read the EULA again - the supply of media and keys is your responsibility.

14. DOWNGRADE. Instead of using the software, you may use one of the
following earlier versions:
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
• Microsoft Windows Professional x64 Edition, or
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.
This agreement applies to your use of the earlier versions. If the earlier
version includes different components, any terms for those components in the
agreement that comes with the earlier version apply to your use of them.
Neither the manufacturer or installer, nor Microsoft is obligated to supply
earlier versions to you. You must obtain the earlier version separately.
At any time, you may replace an earlier version with this version of the
software.


Contact your OEM and plead your case but I would not hold out too much hope.
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Mike Brannigan
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