How to go from Vista to XP?

Manny J · Jun 8, 2009

Good morning:

Two months ago I purchased my wife a Gateway laptop with Windows Vista installed. She adores the computer but HATES Vista, how and where can I get a Windows Xp to install it in her computer>

I read somwhere that Microsoft was distributing Xp if you were not happy with Vista but I do not where to get those cd's from. I would also like her to have both Vista an Xp, is there a way for her to switch back and forth or have the choice of which one to use?

Thank you abd God Bless,

Manny J. Perez

AstaLaVista · Jun 8, 2009

This is a very nice tutorial on "How to dual boot with both Vista & XP with Vista installed first!". I used it when I had XP and wanted to dual boot with Vista to test it out (they also have a tutorial for it.)

If you're a pc guru, you'll know what to do, if you are just a pc enthusiast like me, read it thouroughly before attempting to do so, print a copy and read ahead while your going through the process just to familiarize yourself with it and prevent mistakes.

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_and_xp_with_vista_installed_first__the_stepbystep_guide.htm

As far as the other issue, I also heard that but can't point you in the right direction, although, I was able to google it and found this:

Microsoft Allows Switch from Vista to XP

Today @ PC World Vista Backlash: Microsoft Quietly Lets Vista Users Revert to XP

Hasta La Vista, Windows XP

Good luck

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