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    Changing from Vista to XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by WHIT66, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. WHIT66

    WHIT66 Newbie

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    I currently have a new Dell XPS 1530 with Vista Preminum 32 bit. I realize I do not have the XP drivers but what would it take to uninstall Vista and install XP Pro?
     
    WHIT66, Apr 2, 2008
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  2. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Is there any particular reason you're switching from Vista to XP? Maybe we can help you.
     
    Gintoki, Apr 2, 2008
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  3. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    you'd need a xp install disk, preferably w/ sp2 and a license/key

    you'd also need the sata drivers during install, best is on a usb flash drive for use near the start of the install routine

    and all the other xp compatible drivers for the laptop= wifi card, ethernet, etc.

    there are lots of threads on this if you do a search......
     
    nobscot6, Apr 2, 2008
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  4. OniShiroX

    OniShiroX Notebook Guru

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    Also you could dual boot and select which operating system to run when you boot the laptop.

    There are some tutorials that explain how to do this, or if you are interested I can help you do it.
     
    OniShiroX, Apr 3, 2008
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  5. ovdis

    ovdis Notebook Enthusiast

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    half a year a go it took me like three days to convert my m1330 from vista to fully functional xp. now the drivers are more available, i think.
     
    ovdis, Apr 4, 2008
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    It's pretty simple once you get an XP disc. Just back up your data, insert the XP disc, and follow instructions. Then put in a flash drive with the drivers you downloaded beforehand from dell.com/support (or while XP was installing if you've got an old machine), and install all the drivers.

    You may have difficulties with hard drive recognition depending on which XP disc you have. You'll have to find another thread for help with that; I was fortunate enough not to have to burn that bridge.
     
    Apollo13, Apr 4, 2008
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