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    DV6113US Downgrading Vista to XP

    Discussion in 'HP' started by psmo290, May 12, 2007.

  1. psmo290

    psmo290 Notebook Consultant

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    I upgraded my hp dv6113us to vista home premium about 2 months ago and I believe that it was a mistake.

    I wish to downgrade my os back to xp. I've found some guides but it seems that it will take a very long time to do. Is there an easier way to do this?

    i currently have the upgrade anytime to vista dvd and the 3 recovery discs of xp mce 2005
     
    psmo290, May 12, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope...there's no downgrade wizard...just the upgrade wizard. You (unfortunately) have to start from scratch...

    I feel your pain...but I shouldn't take more than a few days to do right.
     
    Greg, May 12, 2007
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  3. davidt1

    davidt1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Why would it be so hard to downgrade to XP? Couldn't you use the XP recovery disc to install XP back?
     
    davidt1, May 12, 2007
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