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    Installing older version of XP?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Syrus, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. Syrus

    Syrus Notebook Consultant

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    Ok. Well I am trying to install a Dell Reinstallation XP SP1 cd but It won't let me, as I would be downgrading from SP2. How can I bypass this, or access the bios to boot from cd drive?
     
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    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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    f12 may be the boot menu or you might try hitting the universal esc key
    on the newer dells f2 is for the bios
     
    jim6172, Jul 12, 2007
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