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    Downgrading back to Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Count Kaiser, Feb 1, 2009.

  1. Count Kaiser

    Count Kaiser Notebook Consultant

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    I ned to go back to Vista in order to do one of my college classes(Myitlab.com). Is there a simple way to downgrade back to m previous operating system, or will I need a disk with my previous OS on it?
     
    Count Kaiser, Feb 1, 2009
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  2. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    Disk with previous OS.


    Why didn't you just dual boot? Seems like too many people like to use it as their main OS
     
    Waveblade, Feb 1, 2009
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    As with all upgrades, it is impossible to revert to the previous operating system. In the future, install betas and other operating systems on separate partitions or separate hard drives.
     
    kegobeer, Feb 1, 2009
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    Try setting the compatibility for your class software in Win7. For me, win7 is working better than Vista and all my softwares work fine.
     
    Megaman81, Feb 2, 2009
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    For the record, MS made it clear, as they always make it clear, that a beta OS should never be deployed in a live production environment. You were never supposed to be making this your main OS.
     
    S.SubZero, Feb 3, 2009
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