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Old 12-17-2007   #1 (permalink)
Misbah


 
 

switching back to XP

Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do not like
it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i read
from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not computer
savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
Thanks alot!!

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #2 (permalink)
Jupiter Jones [MVP]


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

The easiest way is to return the computer and purchase one with
Windows XP.

Toshiba, Dell and possibly other major OEMs continue to sell computers
with Windows XP.
As well as almost countless local shops.

Also you may run into warranty issues if you have problems with a
different operating system installed than shipped.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar


"Misbah" <Misbah@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:E564350A-8140-42A8-835B-691FBB1F73B6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do
> not like
> it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i
> read
> from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not
> computer
> savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
> Thanks alot!!
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #3 (permalink)
Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

You will have to purchase a license for Windows XP to reinstall on that
system since it was originally shipped with Vista. You will need to do some
research to find out if your system will readily accept XP since the device
drivers for it might be for Vista only. Instructions on how to reinstall XP
are available at the following link:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Alos, it wouldn't hurt to contact the OEM about getting your system and
license downgraded to XP, they might do this for a minimal cost if its under
warranty.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Misbah" <Misbah@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:E564350A-8140-42A8-835B-691FBB1F73B6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do not
> like
> it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i read
> from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not computer
> savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
> Thanks alot!!

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #4 (permalink)
raylopez99


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

On Dec 17, 8:41 pm, Misbah <Mis...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

> Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do not like
> it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i read
> from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not computer
> savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
> Thanks alot!!
I would just learn to use Vista. XP is great but soon it will be like
Windows 2000. As more and more money pours into Vista, Microsoft will
issue Service Packs and fix problems in Vista as time progresses.

I assume btw you have modern hardware, since Vista is about 200%
faster than XP but your new hardware has to be 400% faster than your
old machine for you to see this difference.

RL
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #5 (permalink)
vista user 43


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

nice to see the vista fanboys going from

why would you want to remove vista? Vista is sent by god.
to
perhaps something is wrong with your computer. give vista a second chance
to
oh ok install xp..


LOL

you are all such POS



"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:428C6C58-55A6-4083-9114-DF13A3C16C85@xxxxxx
Quote:

> The easiest way is to return the computer and purchase one with Windows
> XP.
>
> Toshiba, Dell and possibly other major OEMs continue to sell computers
> with Windows XP.
> As well as almost countless local shops.
>
> Also you may run into warranty issues if you have problems with a
> different operating system installed than shipped.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>
>
> "Misbah" <Misbah@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:E564350A-8140-42A8-835B-691FBB1F73B6@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do not
>> like
>> it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i read
>> from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not computer
>> savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
>> Thanks alot!!
>

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #6 (permalink)
Saucy


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

"Misbah" <Misbah@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:E564350A-8140-42A8-835B-691FBB1F73B6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do not
> like
> it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i read
> from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not computer
> savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
> Thanks alot!!

What is it that you don't like about it?

Saucy

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #7 (permalink)
Jupiter Jones [MVP]


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

"...want to remove vista? Vista is sent by god."
I never suggested any such thing and you know it.
You seem to attribute ideas to me that are simply never conveyed.
However that FACT goes against your blind hate of Microsoft agenda.
When you can not use facts, you fabricate FICTION, and you do that
often.

Another typical post from you.
When you are unable to contribute anything of value, your ego needing
to post prevails and we see your typical attack.

It is noted that as usual you have contributed NOTHING to the OP.

Another handle used by you to escape and and make a vain effort to
hide.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar


"vista user 43" <fuv@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4767f02b@xxxxxx-privat.org...
Quote:

> nice to see the vista fanboys going from
>
> why would you want to remove vista? Vista is sent by god.
> to
> perhaps something is wrong with your computer. give vista a second
> chance
> to
> oh ok install xp..
>
>
> LOL
>
> you are all such POS
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #8 (permalink)
Misbah


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

well theres number of things...it won't sync my music to my mp3 players, and
other stuff and ive searched for it and it simply says it wont work with
windows vista

"Saucy" wrote:
Quote:

> "Misbah" <Misbah@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:E564350A-8140-42A8-835B-691FBB1F73B6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do not
> > like
> > it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i read
> > from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not computer
> > savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
> > Thanks alot!!
>
>
> What is it that you don't like about it?
>
> Saucy
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #9 (permalink)
Misbah


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

I hope so.

"raylopez99" wrote:
Quote:

> On Dec 17, 8:41 pm, Misbah <Mis...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

> > Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do not like
> > it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i read
> > from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not computer
> > savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
> > Thanks alot!!
>
> I would just learn to use Vista. XP is great but soon it will be like
> Windows 2000. As more and more money pours into Vista, Microsoft will
> issue Service Packs and fix problems in Vista as time progresses.
>
> I assume btw you have modern hardware, since Vista is about 200%
> faster than XP but your new hardware has to be 400% faster than your
> old machine for you to see this difference.
>
> RL
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-18-2007   #10 (permalink)
Misbah


 
 

Re: switching back to XP

lol...'God'? I think you are exxagrating too much.

"vista user 43" wrote:
Quote:

> nice to see the vista fanboys going from
>
> why would you want to remove vista? Vista is sent by god.
> to
> perhaps something is wrong with your computer. give vista a second chance
> to
> oh ok install xp..
>
>
> LOL
>
> you are all such POS
>
>
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:428C6C58-55A6-4083-9114-DF13A3C16C85@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > The easiest way is to return the computer and purchase one with Windows
> > XP.
> >
> > Toshiba, Dell and possibly other major OEMs continue to sell computers
> > with Windows XP.
> > As well as almost countless local shops.
> >
> > Also you may run into warranty issues if you have problems with a
> > different operating system installed than shipped.
> >
> > --
> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> >
> >
> > "Misbah" <Misbah@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:E564350A-8140-42A8-835B-691FBB1F73B6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >> Hey, I recently bought a new computer woth Windows Vista on it. I do not
> >> like
> >> it and prefer windows XP back. I know there is a way to do that as i read
> >> from the internet but it was ver confusing for me since im not computer
> >> savvy. can some one please explain to me clearly on how to do that?
> >> Thanks alot!!
> >
>
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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