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| 667700 | 2008-05-09 10:01:00 | Okay, so my sister wants me to downgrade her laptop from Vista 32Bit Business to Windows XP Pro. I know this is possible, and how to do so, the thing I'm pondering about is the legality of downloading XP Pro. None of my friends have Windows XP Pro, so I can't borrow their disc. All I need the disc for is to install XP Pro, not to crack it, but to use the Vista Business product-key to activate it. (Over the phone activation) Thanks. |
Netsukeninja (13296) | ||
| 667701 | 2008-05-09 10:14:00 | Well its still illegal to download it from the net then install it. And asking here is a no-no. Only other option is to buy it You cant use a Vista key for XP Pro, theyre totally different, and it wouldnt work |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 667702 | 2008-05-09 10:21:00 | Give a phone call to Microsoft. | Sweep (90) | ||
| 667703 | 2008-05-09 12:12:00 | be careful here many newer laptops that ship with vista pre-installed contain hardware devices that do not have drivers for windows XP. you would certainly not be popular if you install XP and many of the laptops devices are rendered inoperable by no driver support. Have a read up first imo. |
kersonan (13264) | ||
| 667704 | 2008-05-09 13:30:00 | If you're at university or any of your friends are, they can get it form you or atleast the install image through MSDNAA | beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 667705 | 2008-05-09 15:51:00 | Sigh. Once again. Contact Microsoft | Sweep (90) | ||
| 667706 | 2008-05-09 20:46:00 | If you're at university or any of your friends are, they can get it form you or atleast the install image through MSDNAA MSDNAA is not for all uni students only those that have subscribed, by the university. |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 667707 | 2008-05-09 21:07:00 | Just apply an XP skin and say "I did it" :D | pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 667708 | 2008-05-09 22:41:00 | Save yourself from future hassle... tell her it can't be done and she'll get the hang of Vista. | Scouse (83) | ||
| 667709 | 2008-05-09 22:50:00 | Give a phone call to Microsoft. It ain't in M$ interest to have people going back to XP even though they still allow OEM vendors to ship XP. In fact call the laptop manufacturer. |
dolby digital (5073) | ||
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