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    changing vista to xp

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by killkenny, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. killkenny

    killkenny Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey!

    i bought a laptop, it got vista.. actually i wanted a laptop with xp but almost all laptops are with vista now :/.. so i asked if i could uninstall vista and install xp but i was told i cant because the driver is vista oriented.. but the other time i asked the (another) guy said i can change.. so can i change or not?
     
    killkenny, Jun 14, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, since there is a matter of having working drivers for XP...we need to know what laptop you are talking about.
     
    Greg, Jun 14, 2007
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    Adamal Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you can change. Whether all of your hardware will support XP is up to the laptop vendor. You should check the vendor's website and see if they have drivers for windows XP.
     
    Adamal, Jun 14, 2007
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    I know that Dell recommends that you NOT downgrade to XP if your laptop came with Vista. It doesnt mean that you cannot, but dont expect support if you change your OS.
     
    Sykotic, Jun 14, 2007
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