remove vista and replace with XP

Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
They are not compatible with Vista.

Without knowing which programs, we can't tell you how to make them work.
But if you want XP, make sure to get all the motherboard/hardware drivers
for XP, then format and install XP.
Unfortunately if the machine came with Vista, you may lose any support from
the manufacturer by installing an 'unsupported' OS.

"stace1" <> wrote in message
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> Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
> with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
> They are not compatible with Vista.

Well they are exactly that then, OLD programs. Time to upgrade and get the
NEW ones man.

Most programs have newer versions compatible with Vista.

"stace1" <> wrote in message
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> Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
> with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
> They are not compatible with Vista.

You would need to get assistance with this from your computer manufacturer.
You need a copy of Windows XP, a valid XP product key, and Windows XP
drivers.

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"stace1" <> wrote in message
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> Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
> with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
> They are not compatible with Vista.

If you were running your old programs in XP, they might work in Vista if you
install them in "XP compatibilty mode".

Some won't work, but a lot will.

"stace1" wrote:

> Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
> with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
> They are not compatible with Vista.

stace1 [Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:43:01 -0700] wrote:

>Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
>with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
>They are not compatible with Vista.

Have you tried running them in XP compatibility mode?
Right-click on program, and in properties click compatibility tab and
choose Windows XP.

Good luck,

Marco

Follow the instructions on the guide below to un-install Windows Vista and
revert back to XP if you upgraded from XP to Vista.
http://www.maximumpcguides.com/uninstall-windows-vista/

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"stace1" <> wrote in message
news:189E9DC8-F4C8-45A2-B740-...
> Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
> with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
> They are not compatible with Vista.

"UnswoleLilDude" <> wrote in
news:E959C5F2-2ABA-4BD0-8847-:

> Follow the instructions on the guide below to un-install Windows
> Vista and revert back to XP if you upgraded from XP to Vista.
> http://www.maximumpcguides.com/uninstall-windows-vista/
>

Am I missing something? ......You can just boot from your XP disk and
reformat your hard drive then reinstall XP or better yet restore it
from the backups you made before upgrading to Vista cause I know you
all made a system backup prior to upgrading.

Upgrading an OS is bad enough I can't imagine someone wanting to
downgrade it. Take the time and do a clean install of XP, trust me it
will save you hours of frustration in the long run.


Dave

Hi, Stace.

As others have told you, you CAN revert to Windows XP, but it's not a
no-brainer. Chances are, reverting to Windows XP will take more time and
effort than learning how to use and enjoy Vista - and then you'll still be a
generation behind and still have the migration to Vista ahead of you. And
you'll be fearing and dreading the coming transition until you get it behind
you. The transition that millions of people have already made. And many -
probably most - of those people are not as computer-savvy as you. The
sooner you start up the Vista learning curve, the sooner you will be
comfortably past it. You already have it installed on your computer; that's
the biggest roadblock for most users.

If you'll tell us WHICH programs, we can probably help you run them in
Vista. A year ago, many of my favorites would not run in the beta versions
of Vista, but the programs (Nero, Photoshop Elements, and others) have been
updated with new versions and now run just fine in Vista.

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail beta in Vista Ultimate x64)

"stace1" <> wrote in message
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> Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
> with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
> They are not compatible with Vista.

Hey there! I am having some trouble following your instructions. My new
laptop has never had xp on it. Do I follow your instructions exactly you
have them?

"UnswoleLilDude" wrote:

> Follow the instructions on the guide below to un-install Windows Vista and
> revert back to XP if you upgraded from XP to Vista.
> http://www.maximumpcguides.com/uninstall-windows-vista/
>
> --
>
> MAXIMUMpcguides.com
> Helping you get the MOST out of your Vista PC.
>
> --
>
> "stace1" <> wrote in message
> news:189E9DC8-F4C8-45A2-B740-...
> > Can anyone tell me how to remove vista from a new computer and replace it
> > with windows XP? I do not like Vista, I cannot run any of my old programs.
> > They are not compatible with Vista.
>