Chic wrote:
> Hi, I'm Chic..
> I was wondering how to install windows xp in my notebook which already has
> windows vista as a default operating system? Since I got problem using the
> external modem using Windows vista (don't hv the installation cd for
> Vista), I want to have 2 Operating system in my notebook.
> Last nite I tried to install the Windows XP Proffesional, but there was a
> message : the windows that already install in the computer is the newer
> version, it's no compatible with the one on the disk". If I want to
> replace the newer one, the file and settings won't be back.
A. On an OEM (HP, Sony, etc.) computer:
1. Go to the OEM's website and look for XP drivers for your specific model
computer. If there are no XP drivers, then you can't install XP. End of
story. If there are drivers, download them and store on a CD-R or USB
thumbdrive; you'll need them after you install XP.
2. Check with the OEM - either from their tech support website or by calling
them - to see if you will void your warranty if you do this. If you will
void the warranty, you make the decision.
3. If the OEM does support XP on the machine, call them and see if you can
have downgrade rights and have them send you an XP restore disk. This will
be far the easiest and best way of getting XP on the machine.
4. If XP is supported on the machine but the OEM doesn't have an XP restore
disk for you, understand that you'll need to purchase a retail copy of XP
from your favorite online or brick/mortar store.
5. Also understand that you will need to do a clean install of XP so if you
have any data you want, back it up first.
6. If none of the above is applicable to you because you can't run XP on
that machine (see Item #1 above), return the computer and purchase one
running XP instead.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...alling_Windows - What
you will need on-hand
Malke
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