Possible to install XP on Vista-based machine?

I just purchased a new PC that has Vista installed . . . Is it possible to
install XP?

Hi,

If you have a retail or generic OEM version of XP *and* the PC manufacturer
will supply appropriate drivers for the hardware. Some do not, you'll need
to ask.

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Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
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"Longing for XP" <Longing for > wrote in message
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>I just purchased a new PC that has Vista installed . . . Is it possible to
> install XP?

You will have to check with the Computer's Manufacturer's Website to see
whether XP drivers have been written for your model number computer.

If no XP Drivers, no point installing XP.
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Longing for XP" wrote:

> I just purchased a new PC that has Vista installed . . . Is it possible to
> install XP?

"Longing for XP" <Longing for > wrote in message
news:0A2FA5B8-6EAC-46B2-9FC6-...
>I just purchased a new PC that has Vista installed . . . Is it possible to
> install XP?

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...c/default.mspx

Longing for XP wrote:
> I just purchased a new PC that has Vista installed . . . Is it possible to
> install XP?


Do you mean install WinXP in a dual-boot with Vista scenario, within a
virtual machine hosted upon Vista, or as a replacement for Vista? In
the second case, the answer is "Yes." In the first and third cases, the
answer is "It depends."

Are there WinXP-specific device drivers available for all of the
computer's internal components? If not, don't bother trying.


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