Having read the provided PDF link, I assume that the correct answer to the
original question is 'NO'. You can only 'downgrade' if you already have an
XP license. If you buy a new computer which comes with Vista installed,
there will be no XP license available for 'downgrading'.
We have run into this situation at my university where students buying
Vista-based machines are finding themselves unable to run key statistical
analysis software. Since these machines all have 'home' Vista, they have no
downgrade rights, even if a copy of XP were available. This is a very
frustrating situation for people who find Vista to be an inappropriate
operating system for their needs.
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
Quote:
> Vista Downgrade Rights:
> http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...rencesheet.pdf
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> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
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> "C Bork" <CBork@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:85949493-68DF-4AC3-86DD-8D66949CDAE9@xxxxxx
> We are a public library that unfortunately purchased 4 new vista computers
> in
> the spring. We are unable to get them running smoothly. They reboot
> themselves, give blue screens, you name it we've had it. We heard that
> Microsoft is allowing VISTA business users to install XP without having to
> purchase XP licenses (since we've already paid for VISTA licenses). We have
> decided going to XP is our only option. The tech support on these VISTA
> systems has robbed us of time, money and patience.
>
> Anyone know how we go about doing this if it is true? Thanks for the help.
>