What I meant was that the version of Windows is not activated. And what is
really bad is that this is a custom built computer.

"Rock" wrote:

> "Derek" wrote
> > Ok I purchased a new computer recently with Windows Vista Preinstalled.
> > Well
> > it did not come with the disc. Vista now freezes at the loading bar for no
> > apparent reason when starting up. What i wish to do is completely remove
> > Windows Vista Business from my system and add Windows XP. If I can do that
> > I
> > will go out and buy Windows XP. Here are my specs:
> >
> > 2 GB RAM
> >
> > 3.2 ghz
> >
> > Windows Vista Business (UNACTIVATED- I WAS RIPPED OFF)
>
> If this is a new computer contact the computer's tech support. With respect
> to recovery of Vista the OEM is required to provide you with some means to
> restore the system, either an installation DVD, a recovery DVD, or a hidden
> partition on the hard drive with an image of the system as received from the
> factory. This is sometimes accessed by a keystroke or combo during startup,
> sometimes in conjunction with a CD, and in some systems the OP is prompted
> to create a restore DVD during the first few boot ups.
>
> Check the documentation on what is provided or check with tech support.
>
> As to Windows XP check to see if it's supported for that computer. Go to
> the manufacturer's web site and look for XP drivers. If there are no
> drivers it's not supported. A variety of OEM's are not supporting XP on
> certain new models. Also installing a different OS quite possibly voids any
> warranty.
>
> I don't understand about "Inactivated - I was ripped off".
>
>
>
> --
> Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
>
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