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    Formatting a laptop and installing Windows XP?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Camaraderie, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. Camaraderie

    Camaraderie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all, I'm new to the world of laptops and as such, this may be a bit of a dumb question:

    I'm planning on getting a Dell XPS M1530, but I can only get it with Windows Vista. I don't care much for Vista, and I care even less for all the other junk that I assume will come pre-installed, so I would like to format the hdd, partition it to my liking, and instead install Windows XP SP2, which I have on CD.

    Is this doable, or is there something preventing this from working?

    Cheers!
     
    Camaraderie, Dec 31, 2007
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  2. Silas Awaketh

    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    Silas Awaketh, Dec 31, 2007
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    There are tons of similar posts in this board, but if I were you I'd look around the Dell board. I'm pretty sure you'll find some very useful information there.
     
    kegobeer, Dec 31, 2007
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    dvmxps1530 Notebook Evangelist

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    Silas Awaketh................. thanks man.
     
    dvmxps1530, Dec 31, 2007
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  5. Camaraderie

    Camaraderie Notebook Enthusiast

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    How very helpful of you, Silas.
     
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    Click me "I" Cuter

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