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michael.kickass · 08-05-2009, 09:43 AM

What you need to do is acquire all the Windows XP drivers. If your laptop came with Vista it's very likely that your hardware provider is not making any windows xp drivers. This same thiing happened to me. I got all the drivers from 3rd parties, they all worked btw.

Once you get them all, insert the XP cd and boot, there will be a moment when the installation will ask you if you want to format the partition in which you're about to install the OS. My advice is that you format the partition.

PS: If you have any sensitive information, you should back it up in a pen drive or smthg like that. Downgrading the OS isn't really a big deal.

Good luck!

08-05-2009, 09:43 AM
michael.kickass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11,039	What you need to do is acquire all the Windows XP drivers. If your laptop came with Vista it's very likely that your hardware provider is not making any windows xp drivers. This same thiing happened to me. I got all the drivers from 3rd parties, they all worked btw. Once you get them all, insert the XP cd and boot, there will be a moment when the installation will ask you if you want to format the partition in which you're about to install the OS. My advice is that you format the partition. PS: If you have any sensitive information, you should back it up in a pen drive or smthg like that. Downgrading the OS isn't really a big deal. Good luck! __________________ NICERATIOS - $30 PPS - 50% Rev Share - 5% WM Referral - High Converting Sites! Any questions about your NICERATIOS account? Vanessa will take care of you: [email protected] Looking to expand your business in general, maybe sell your sites? Contact me: [email protected]