I have a vista computer and I dont like it so i've bought a Windows XP disc with service pack 3. What are the main things I need to do and know before I attemp to install the XP instead of Vista?
Hi,
Before beginning please note the following:
All your data will be erased by the end of this process.
Also I recommend to switch to Windows 7 (instead of XP) as they are far better and faster than Vista and XP. If you can switch your XP for Windows 7 then you should do that.
However the decision is yours.
Nothing else should be done except to backup your data.
Then, insert the XP disc in your dvd drive and restart your computer. When the message "Press any key to boot from CD" appears press enter.
When the XP setup loads, select to format your hard drive and install a fresh copy of XP. Follow the on screen instructions and you will have XP on your system in about 30-45 minutes.
Regards,
nicolasiac
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Hi,
Since you are downgrading to XP then the drivers are definetely compatible if they were working in Vista.
If you know your motherboard model then you can easily found all the drivers that you want.
If you have seperate components (like a pci graphics card and not onboard) then you can search for the drivers of that card at the manufacturers website.
Regards,
nicolasiac
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if you dont have the disc,then d/l it here,Do one of the following:
If you downloaded SP3 from the website, to install it immediately, click Open or Run and follow the instructions on your screen. To install the program later, click Save and download the installation file to your computer. When you're ready to install the service pack, double-click the file.
If you're installing SP3 from the Service Pack 3 CD, insert the disc into your computer with your current version of Windows XP running, and the Software Update Installation Wizard should automatically appear. If this wizard doesn't appear, click Start, double-click My Computer, right-click your CD or DVD drive, and then click AutoPlay.
On the Windows XP Service Pack 3 page, click Next.
Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
After the installation is complete, click Finish to restart your computer.
If you disabled your antivirus software, enable it again.
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What about drivers for sound cards, modem etc and compatibility?
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