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Thread ID: 82850 2007-09-10 07:29:00 How to switch back to XP timmy101 (12484) Press F1
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589911 2007-09-10 07:29:00 Hello,
I would like to know what to do if i want to switch back to XP. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit
timmy101 (12484)
589912 2007-09-10 08:17:00 You'll need the XP cd (and the key), and you have to boot from it, (change the bootdisk in the BIOS to the CD).

Then you have to install the drivers for whatever is onboard after (ie: the LAN/Sound/Video/mobo drivers).
Speedy Gonzales (78)
589913 2007-09-10 08:19:00 Hello,
I would like to know what to do if i want to switch back to XP. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit

It depends how you installed Vista. If you did an upgrade you have the option to save the old OS as windows.old. If you did this there is a way Here (support.microsoft.com).

If you didn't then there is no easy way, simply wipe the drive and reload XP from the CD, install drivers etc.

Make sure you save any data first you don't want to lose which ever way you go.
wainuitech (129)
589914 2007-09-10 09:05:00 there are different ways to install WinXp on ur system.
as "wainuitech" suggested, u can use that method as well others are below.
1. www.michaelstevenstech.com
2. tweakhound.com
Master of Criminals (10742)
589915 2007-09-10 09:40:00 Any way you do it, back ALL your data up, no matter how irrelevant it might seen unless you want to start another thread saying "Suggest recovery tools" beeswax34 (63)
589916 2007-09-17 04:27:00 Thanks for the tips!!! timmy101 (12484)
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