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    Lenovo XP downgrade disc

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by howruhenry, Mar 14, 2009.

  1. howruhenry

    howruhenry Notebook Guru

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    Install window XP with downgrade disc or Clean install?
    Do downgrade disc works very well on everything? driver, function keys......
    How about using a clean install with XP?
    Whats the different between them?
    Thanks
     
    howruhenry, Mar 14, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    A Windows will install Windows and nothing else. A restore disc will install Windows along with all the drivers and application installed on your machine. It basically makes it like the day you bought it.

    The restore disc will work fine. I personally prefer a clean install. You'd need to download all the drivers and apps from Lenovo's website.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 14, 2009
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  3. bsodder

    bsodder Notebook Evangelist

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    Another option is selective restore (on the restore menu) which can accomplish a very clean install without all the hassle...
     
    bsodder, Mar 15, 2009
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