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I just purchased an HP Pavilion dv6-1001tx and it has Vista ultimate. (Far from ultimate) Been 2 weeks and I hate the os. Any way to put XP Pro on it? Will the drivers support XP? Can't get much info from HP.
I have XP Pro so not a problem. I have a back up of my files, so I could just copy them back after the "fresh install". In theory, right?I have XP Pro so not a problem. I have a back up of my files, so I could just copy them back after the "fresh install". In theory, right?
Unfortunately there is no way to simply down grade from any version of Vista. Although you can install Windows XP via the, "fresh install", method. What you would need to do is format the Hard Disk, (erase it), and run the Windows XP installation from a disc. Note: You will need to purchase a copy of XP from your local retailer.
Yes. Make sure you backup any pic's, video, photos, etc. before you do anything. After the installation has been completed you should be able to copy all of your files right back to the PC.Yes. Make sure you backup any pic's, video, photos, etc. before you do anything. After the installation has been completed you should be able to copy all of your files right back to the PC.
I knew it was 64bit! haha... I could tell when I looked it up on HP's support page. I knew it was 64bit! haha... I could tell when I looked it up on HP's support page.
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Looks like they do not have very many drivers listed for XP on their site, but all of them (obviously) for Vista. I would recommend you not downgrade to XP with that particular laptop. Sorry!
It doesn't have to be XP 64-bit, unless you have a 64-bit processor (and thus, they would've sent you a version of Vista 64-bit, which you can go to properties of "Computer" and double-check). Sorry for that other guy.
It doesn't have to be XP 64-bit, unless you have a 64-bit processor (and thus, they would've sent you a version of Vista 64-bit, which you can go to properties of "Computer" and double-check). Sorry for that other guy.
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Pl note that only Windows 7 Ultimate or Professional supports downgrade rights to Windows Vista Ultimate, Business or Windows XP Professional. You can do a downgrade as long as you have a full version Windows Vista license.
If you are referring to Windows 7 downgrade rights, this option is specific to the manufacturer, computer model and the edition of Windows 7 you have installed.
First use the recovery cd ..or installation cd ..to reinstall the operation system ....cause this is a sign that it got a bug on the system ..or has some damaged files that slow it down .... Another thing ...if it worked like this always...I sugest to downgrade to windows xp .cause you probably do not have enough Ram memory for this OS ...or upgrade the ram by inserting one more slot if it has free slots... for vista to operate well enough in a computer you need at least 2G of ram memory ...if you have only one ....better install windows XP ...if you want to downgrade to Xp and do not have the drivers ..let me know to link you to a download location ...
obtain the driver from cd/dvd that was included as you purchased your desktop and try to check if the driver supports with the operating system you are using now. for example the driver available in your cd/dvd is only for windows xp and your operating system you are using now is windows vista of course driver not installed. try to download from internet the driver that are suite to your unit model and current operating system this can fixed your problem or else downgrade your os tha can support the driver that are available from your cd/dvd.
I bought a presario from circuit city last year, and I paid $200 to downgrade to XP. Everything was fine until it crashed last week. IT went completely bizzerk. HP won't provide support, cause I changed it. Circuit City is out of business, not much help there.
The product key on the label on the bottom of the laptop will only work for the version of Windows that was installed on that laptop.
You can purchase an upgrade Windows Vista Ultimate and to use in conjunction with the existing Vista Home Premium.
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I have XP Pro so not a problem. I have a back up of my files, so I could just copy them back after the "fresh install". In theory, right?
Guess I'm SOL, it's 64 bit. Damn.
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