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    xp downgrade eula problem

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by wolf1907, Jul 6, 2009.

  1. wolf1907

    wolf1907 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I try install xp my sony Z21XN/B (same z590)

    I have a xp disc with sata driver...But it s say eula...press F3 and quit insta...

    How can I install xp my laptop...

    plz help,
     
    wolf1907, Jul 6, 2009
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  2. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Can you elaborate a bit more? To start, do you have Vista Professional with the XP downgrade CD as provided by Sony or are you trying your own copy?
     
    gengerald, Jul 6, 2009
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  3. wolf1907

    wolf1907 Notebook Enthusiast

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    cd is my copy...
     
    wolf1907, Jul 6, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Your XP installation copy is probably locked on one specific manufacturer/model.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 7, 2009
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  5. arth1

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    Yes, unless you bought your copy of Windows, you are indeed breaking the license by trying to install Windows on a different machine than the one it was delivered with.
     
    arth1, Jul 7, 2009
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