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    Installing XP on a G1 with Vista preinstalled

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by SephirothLQ, Aug 6, 2007.

  1. SephirothLQ

    SephirothLQ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay I've got some questions about doing this :confused:

    I wanted to replace Vista with XP since I've got some BSOD's with Vista and have had some compatibility problems.

    Anyways the problem is that since I do not have the vista recovery dvd's and have an XP cd I'm planning on installing it. I'm planning to delete Vista and installing XP there.

    The other question is.. will I be able to install Windows Vista with the Recovery DVDs that came with my laptop? (I will be receiving them soon)

    P.S Sorry if everything sounded confusing >.<
     
    SephirothLQ, Aug 6, 2007
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  2. Bona Fide

    Bona Fide Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes. The recovery DVDs will restore the hard drive to its factory condition, which means the preinstalled OS and all the bloatware.
     
    Bona Fide, Aug 6, 2007
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    Will it be able to install Vista with the recovery dvds even if the hard drive is like new?
     
    SephirothLQ, Aug 6, 2007
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  4. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Yes, it doesn't matter what the state of the hard drive is in. You can recover the initial partition anytime u want.
     
    adinu, Aug 6, 2007
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