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    DV6000T Vista to XP

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Warrick, Mar 9, 2007.

  1. Warrick

    Warrick Newbie

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    Hi everyone,
    I have a new DV6000T with windows vista. For personal preferences I would like to "downgrade" to xp pro. I have a copy of Xp Pro from an old computer that I replaced with this notebook. I know how to slipstream the sata stuff.. my question is about the SWSETUP folder.

    If I copy that folder from my vista install, will all those drivers, etc... work with XP? Or do I need XP versions?

    Thanks for any help.
     
    Warrick, Mar 9, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    miner, Mar 9, 2007
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    Warrick Newbie

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    Thanks for the help.
     
    Warrick, Mar 9, 2007
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    Yes I too am considering XP-ifying a DV6000T but I'm inexperienced. How hard is it going to be for a noobish type? Is there a how-to somewhere or can someone post one? Thank ya!
     
    blanketman, Mar 21, 2007
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    SBR Notebook Consultant

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    There are Xp reinstallation guides in the stickied threads at the HP/Compaq page of this site. Make sure you can find all the XP drivers for your machine before the XP-ization, make sure you back up your data, and make sure the XP is a clean install. Also, read the XP installation guide carefully to take care of SATA HDD support issue.
     
    SBR, Mar 22, 2007
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