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    M1330 Vista ultimate downgrade to XP from dell avaliable?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jkanzaki, Oct 12, 2007.

  1. jkanzaki

    jkanzaki Notebook Consultant

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    Hello
    i have window vista ultimate install in my laptop if i call dell, do you think they'll send me a XP pro + cd key for downgrade?

    Much Appreciated
    Thanks
     
    jkanzaki, Oct 12, 2007
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  2. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    No I don't think they will.
    I think you have to supply the XP Pro yourself and install it yourself.
    But you can always phone them up and ask them.
     
    chelet, Oct 12, 2007
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  3. jkanzaki

    jkanzaki Notebook Consultant

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    i thought microsoft allow window vista bus or ultimate user to downgrade to xp before jan 14
     
    jkanzaki, Oct 12, 2007
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    Samuel613 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, but Dell is not required to mail you a CD just because Microsoft extends the licensing agreement in that way.
     
    Samuel613, Oct 12, 2007
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