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    Microsoft XP Pro Rdvd

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by LGt400, Sep 15, 2008.

  1. LGt400

    LGt400 Notebook Geek

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    So i ordered the Rdvd with my laptop and have a few questions about it:

    1. Does it do a full install of xp pro, meaning i don't have to hunt down drivers and IBM software?

    2. Will it erase my Vista, and it's recovery partition?
     
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  2. LGt400

    LGt400 Notebook Geek

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    c'mon....no one got an XP recovery DVD on this forum with a t400?
     
    LGt400, Sep 16, 2008
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  3. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    i got one but i didnt use it...i doubt you have to hunt for all the drivers

    the point of the recovery disc is i think to erase vista and install XP on your own..so yea it should erase vista

    the recovery partition is a backup in case of a catastrophic error
    you likely will have a partition made to recover XP, but Vista, idk?
     
    keltix, Sep 16, 2008
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    Dumpduck Notebook Consultant

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    If you format your pc, will you be able to install XP with the DVD - or do you have to install Vista first, and then install XP afterwards? (= fail)
     
    Dumpduck, Sep 16, 2008
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