Downgrading to Windows XP Pro?

I want to downgrade because most of the programs i use dont work with Vista,
and you get like 3 security warnings every time you try to run a program. The
problem is that if i start my computer with my windows xp cd, it just says
Starting windows after it loads some stuff, and when i load it up from
windows explorer, it says that it has compatibility errors... Any help here?

"Steve5" <> wrote in message
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>I want to downgrade because most of the programs i use dont work with
>Vista,
> and you get like 3 security warnings every time you try to run a program.
> The
> problem is that if i start my computer with my windows xp cd, it just says
> Starting windows after it loads some stuff, and when i load it up from
> windows explorer, it says that it has compatibility errors... Any help
> here?

Boot from XP Pro CD, delete partition, reformat, reinstall fresh XP Pro. One
assumes your data has been archived for reinstall after this....

But when i boot from the cd, there is no menu whatsoever, so it just goes to
Starting Windows, then an error screen.

Also, my computer is a dell inspiron 1300 notebook, if that might help...

"Augustus" wrote:

>
> "Steve5" <> wrote in message
> news:BB54E3E1-8CEA-4037-BDD7-...
> >I want to downgrade because most of the programs i use dont work with
> >Vista,
> > and you get like 3 security warnings every time you try to run a program.
> > The
> > problem is that if i start my computer with my windows xp cd, it just says
> > Starting windows after it loads some stuff, and when i load it up from
> > windows explorer, it says that it has compatibility errors... Any help
> > here?
>
> Boot from XP Pro CD, delete partition, reformat, reinstall fresh XP Pro. One
> assumes your data has been archived for reinstall after this....
>
>
>

"Steve5" <> wrote in message
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> But when i boot from the cd, there is no menu whatsoever, so it just goes
> to
> Starting Windows, then an error screen.
>
> Also, my computer is a dell inspiron 1300 notebook, if that might help...
>
> "Augustus" wrote:

Enter the BIOS (hit F2 on boot screen), change the boot sequence to boot
from CD, save settings, reboot. Should now look to CD/DVD combo drive first.

yes, but it still goes to starting windows and an error screen.

"Augustus" wrote:

>
> "Steve5" <> wrote in message
> news:9C128FA3-1616-4CA5-8E48-...
> > But when i boot from the cd, there is no menu whatsoever, so it just goes
> > to
> > Starting Windows, then an error screen.
> >
> > Also, my computer is a dell inspiron 1300 notebook, if that might help...
> >
> > "Augustus" wrote:
>
> Enter the BIOS (hit F2 on boot screen), change the boot sequence to boot
> from CD, save settings, reboot. Should now look to CD/DVD combo drive first.
>
>
>

Check with Dell - your hardware or drivers may not be compatible with XP

John A

Steve5 wrote:

> I want to downgrade because most of the programs i use dont work with
> Vista, and you get like 3 security warnings every time you try to run
> a program. The problem is that if i start my computer with my windows
> xp cd, it just says Starting windows after it loads some stuff, and
> when i load it up from windows explorer, it says that it has
> compatibility errors... Any help here?



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What do you mean by "when i load it up from windows explorer"?

Explain all details.

"Steve5" wrote:

> I want to downgrade because most of the programs i use dont work with Vista,
> and you get like 3 security warnings every time you try to run a program. The
> problem is that if i start my computer with my windows xp cd, it just says
> Starting windows after it loads some stuff, and when i load it up from
> windows explorer, it says that it has compatibility errors... Any help here?

On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:35:02 -0800, Steve5
<> wrote:

> But when i boot from the cd, there is no menu whatsoever, so it just goes to
> Starting Windows, then an error screen.


You are not booting from the CD. To boot from the CD, you have to do
*two* things:

1. Start the computer with the CD in the drive.

2. Ensure that the BIOS boot sequence is set to CD first.

You haven't done number 2.



>
> Also, my computer is a dell inspiron 1300 notebook, if that might help...
>
> "Augustus" wrote:
>
> >
> > "Steve5" <> wrote in message
> > news:BB54E3E1-8CEA-4037-BDD7-...
> > >I want to downgrade because most of the programs i use dont work with
> > >Vista,
> > > and you get like 3 security warnings every time you try to run a program.
> > > The
> > > problem is that if i start my computer with my windows xp cd, it just says
> > > Starting windows after it loads some stuff, and when i load it up from
> > > windows explorer, it says that it has compatibility errors... Any help
> > > here?
> >
> > Boot from XP Pro CD, delete partition, reformat, reinstall fresh XP Pro. One
> > assumes your data has been archived for reinstall after this....
> >
> >
> >

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"Steve5" <> wrote in message
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> yes, but it still goes to starting windows and an error screen.
>
> "Augustus" wrote:

When you entered the BIOS did you change the boot order to CD first, did you
save the settings on exit, and do you have a valid XP Pro bootable media in
the drive? I've never seen a box that won't boot from the CD when set to
unless there's an issue with the CD/DVD drive or valid media in the drive.

"John A" <> wrote in message
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> Check with Dell - your hardware or drivers may not be compatible with XP

Unlikely since the Inspiron 1300 is an XP OEM system. It's only recommended
for Vista Basic by Dell..
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