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    XP downgrade vs XP Recovery DVD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Aestiel, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. Aestiel

    Aestiel Notebook Geek

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    So I just recently noticed that when configuring a T400 (might be the case for others, I just looked at the T400) if you select Vista Business 64, a new window pops up with an XP Professional Recovery DVD option. Whereas if you select the Vista Business XP Downgrade, no such option appears.

    Does anyone know how these two things are different? With the XP downgrade, do I not get an XP Profressional Recovery DVD?
     
    Aestiel, Aug 23, 2008
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  2. Paladin2

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    Bump...I have the same question and am hoping someone here knows the answer.

    What is the difference between the Vista XP Downgrade and Vista with the XP Pro Recovery CD? Does this apply to both Ultimate and Business?

    Thanks.
     
    Paladin2, Aug 24, 2008
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  3. pastafarian

    pastafarian Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bump...same question.
     
    pastafarian, Aug 24, 2008
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  4. ShotgunWillie

    ShotgunWillie Notebook Enthusiast

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    I shall reach out my noodley appendage and answer your question!

    If you order Vista with XP downgrade, the laptop will ship with XP installed and a VISTA recovery cd. This is okay if you were planning on installing XP anyways. Remember that switchable graphics won't work on XP.

    If you order Vista with the XP recovery disc, the laptop will ship with Vista preinstalled and a recovery cd containing an XP install.

    This is all straight from my Lenovo rep.
     
    ShotgunWillie, Aug 24, 2008
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  5. Aestiel

    Aestiel Notebook Geek

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    Well.. I was planing on installing XP anyways so the XP downgrade works for me!

    I only hope that all the device drivers are working, and on there.... better cross my fingers...
     
    Aestiel, Aug 24, 2008
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  6. Paladin2

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    Well my Lenovo rep :D said the Vista with XP downgrade means XP installed as you say but Vista on the hidden partition so you have to burn your own disk.

    Not sure who is correct.
     
    Paladin2, Aug 24, 2008
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