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    how do I get rid of "older version or Vista" message

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by andrew.brandon, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. andrew.brandon

    andrew.brandon Notebook Evangelist

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    had vista installed to try it out but I ended up removing it. how do I get rid of that message on boot up though? I just want it to boot right to XP now.
     
    andrew.brandon, Jan 27, 2008
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Just a guess, but you may be able to edit that by right-clicking 'Computer', selecting 'Properties', 'Startup Settings', 'Advanced Settings', and choosing the default OS, or unchecking the box for time to display OS list...

    Well, hope you get it working. :p
     
    pixelot, Jan 27, 2008
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    have you tried doing fixboot off the xp disc?
     
    blaaze, Jan 27, 2008
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    andrew.brandon, Jan 28, 2008
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