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    Installing Windows XP on Inspiration 1525

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by startdust, Sep 12, 2008.

  1. startdust

    startdust Newbie

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    There seems to be a lot of threads about installing Windows XP on
    this model. I will shortly need to take a course and the course outline
    says that it requires Windows XP, there's been nothing said about Windows Vista?
    Is it difficult to install Windows XP on this machine? Can you later then
    change from Windows XP to Windows Vista? Would this be difficult to do - the pros and cons? Thanks for your suggestions!
     
    startdust, Sep 12, 2008
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    I would wait, most programs that run on xp will work in vista as well. I would wait and give those programs a try first, as downgrade is not so easy sometimes. maybe talk to you teacher/prof and ask if Vista will work.

    by the way it's called a Inspiron not an inspiration.
     
    yuio, Sep 12, 2008
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  3. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    It will most likely work on Vista. You must also have an XP installation disc and license key to install. Otherwise it is not difficult to do.
     
    atbnet, Sep 12, 2008
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    webstien Newbie

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    Check out my site for a HOWTO to install windows xp on the Inspiron 1525.
     
    webstien, Sep 14, 2008
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  5. gabdunkel

    gabdunkel Newbie

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    and what is your site, please
     
    gabdunkel, Oct 22, 2008
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    epguy3 Notebook Evangelist

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    epguy3, Oct 30, 2008
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