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    Vgn-n365e Vista To Xp

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by lilmalu, Dec 28, 2007.

  1. lilmalu

    lilmalu Newbie

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    Hi,
    I'm trying to downgrade my laptop from vista home premium to xp pro. However, the install xp is "greyed out." I was somehow able to fix that and now it says there is a compatibility issue and tells me ot check the Microsoft site. When I reset the BIOS to boot from the cd, it completely ignores the CD and continues with a normal startup. I really need help in this area. Thanks in advance =)
     
    lilmalu, Dec 28, 2007
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  2. Heaven Rulez

    Heaven Rulez Newbie

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    Hi
    I was trying to downgrade from Vista to Xp Pro, but i'm facing the same problem as u were-install xp was greyed out.How did u fix that? Please let me know
    Thanks
     
    Heaven Rulez, Feb 23, 2008
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  3. COL_Steiner

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    I, as you, decided that I dislike Windows Vista and was trying a downgrade on a Vaio VGN-n365e laptop. To my distress I realized that because this laptop was designed primarily for Windows Vista, no XP Drivers were available with XP for the model! So even if you can install XP, most things will not work correctly. :mad: I did make XP work, but things like the touch pad, keyboard, SD port, etc do not function correctly without proper drivers...which aren't available. I had to revert back to Vista. This situation may change, but for now a Vaio VGN-n365e laptop is unable to downgrade.
     
    COL_Steiner, Jun 15, 2008
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