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    help: vista ultimate to xp downgrade

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by slxrti, Oct 12, 2010.

  1. slxrti

    slxrti Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi I have a w500 which I would like to run Xp.

    How do I down grade to Xp?

    thanks
     
    slxrti, Oct 12, 2010
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Tinderbox (UK), Oct 12, 2010
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  3. slxrti

    slxrti Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would a rescue and recovery CD for xp work?
     
    slxrti, Oct 12, 2010
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  4. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    yes, if it is made for W500 laptop.
     
    lead_org, Oct 12, 2010
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  5. cereal killer

    cereal killer Notebook Consultant

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    I would install xp first. I would then download and install system update. look for the version specifically for xp. Run system update and it should do everything else for you.
     
    cereal killer, Oct 12, 2010
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  6. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm technical and I have liked Vista the best (and I go all the way back to windows Version 3. Windows 7 hase switched to no feedback. It's a shame, really.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Oct 15, 2010
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