So if I find that it is XP Compatible how would I install it with Vista gone?
"Rock" wrote:

> "Derek" <Derek@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:945DA888-4980-4046-9175-81E350B14564@microsoft.com...
> > 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".
>
> The obvious is to go back to the system builder, since they are responsible
> for tech support. You can look for XP drivers on the web site for the
> motherboard manufacturer, and on the web sites for any retail add in cards.
>
> --
> Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
>
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